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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Sarawak drug busters to RI

Sarawak drug busters to RI PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Thirty Malaysian narcotics officials from neighboring Sarawak will visit local police to discuss a common strategy in dealing with drug trafficking.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Obituary

Obituary Teuku Yousli Syah, the general manager and chief editor of the Media Indonesia daily died of lung cancer here on Saturday. He was 58.Yousli died at Cikini Hospital. His relatives said Yousli had suffered from the disease for a year.He is survived by his wife and four children.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Birds must be angry with PDI

Birds must be angry with PDI YOGYAKARTA: Apparently scared by Indonesian Democratic Party activists' noisy street rallies, thousands of herons flew home very late over the weekend.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Poor record shuts RI out of UN rights commission

Poor record shuts RI out of UN rights commission SEMARANG (JP): Indonesia's poor human rights record is one of the main reasons why its candidates were not elected to the United Nations Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and the Protection of Minorities, a candidate said.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/British hostages reach home

British hostages reach home JAKARTA (JP): The four young British scientists recently freed in a military operation after being held for four months by separatist rebels in the jungles of Irian Jaya arrived in London yesterday.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Lippo Life's profits up

Lippo Life's profits up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed life insurance firm PT Lippo Life announced a 86 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 20.1 billion (US$8.5 million) last year from Rp 10.8 billion the previous year.The company said on Saturday that its premium revenues rose by 27.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/150 parachutists to join int'l meet here

150 parachutists to join int'l meet here JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 parachutists from 17 countries will be competing in the Sixth World Parachuting Championships at Lido Lake, Bogor, West Java, just before the Indonesian Air Show.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Kapuk residents target wrong plant

Kapuk residents target wrong plant JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, have found out that a briefcase factory which was subjected to a riot on Thursday was not the source of a smell which they identified with fumes that allegedly caused the death of a woman last month.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Irian Jaya should be closed

Irian Jaya should be closed The success of the Indonesian Armed Forces Special Forces in releasing the hostages captured by the Irian Jaya insurgents led by Kelly Kwalik has won the praise of many people at home and abroad.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Factory workers want union leaders reinstated

Factory workers want union leaders reinstated JAKARTA (JP): Workers of a cable factory in the Pulogadung industrial complex, East Jakarta, are demanding the reinstatement of 11 union leaders which they say were fired by the management.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Timika to have police office

Timika to have police office JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo is scheduled to open the Timika police precinct and deploy two mobile units.Irian Jaya police chief Brig. Gen.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Control of exam papers distribution tightened

Control of exam papers distribution tightened JAKARTA (JP): Angered by reports that questions in school examinations had been leaked to students in Sulawesi, Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro has vowed to tighten control of the distribution of exam papers in the future.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Talks on Kebon Kacang land clearance to resume

Talks on Kebon Kacang land clearance to resume JAKARTA (JP): Renewed negotiations in a land settlement between a private developer and residents of Kebon Kacang subdistrict, which has been dragging on since 1989, are expected to begin soon.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Four villagers die in Bogor flash flood

Four villagers die in Bogor flash flood BOGOR, West Java (JP): Four villagers died and four others were injured when a wall separating a ravine from a river on higher ground collapsed during a flash flood on Saturday.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Experts discuss human rights education

Experts discuss human rights education JAKARTA (JP): The inclusion of human rights in the national education curriculum should put emphasis on practical application rather than theory, experts said yesterday.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Sunjoto chairs Apparel group

Sunjoto chairs Apparel group JAKARTA (JP): Sunjoto Tanudjaja, an executive of publicly- listed PT Great River, was elected new president of the International Apparel Federation in a recent meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Why should bad guys always win?

Why should bad guys always win?Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): A Hong Kong based business research institution recently released findings that pinpointed Indonesia as the third most corrupt country in the world, after China and Vietnam.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Irian tribal chief denies dropping suit

Irian tribal chief denies dropping suit JAKARTA (JP): The leader of the Irian Jaya Amungme tribe, Tom Beanal, who is heading for the United States for a court hearing, denies that he ever asked to withdraw his lawsuit.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Expert calls for better Bogor town planning

Expert calls for better Bogor town planning BOGOR, West Java (JP): Director of the Botanical Gardens, Suhirman, has called for better town planning with more emphasis on the Botanical Gardens as a scientific domain with historical value.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Federal Reserve meet may boost the JSX

Federal Reserve meet may boost the JSX JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is predicted to perform softly this week unless positive news emerges from this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Support for crime victims

Support for crime victimsFrom Media IndonesiaThe bajaj (three-wheeled transportation) driver, Muhayat, who lost his life tragically on Friday, May 10 1996, was a model to humanity. Besides teaching mankind a lesson of life, he also prickled our conscience.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Saber Rider and The Star Sheriff 3:05 Children Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Major Dad 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science: Animal Odyssey 4:30 Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Hobbies: Tungku ...

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Cellular phone

Cellular phone Referring to your article entitled: Komselindo: the Cellular Expert, in The Jakarta Post, Friday May 17, 1996, page 8 (by zia), PT. Produk Indonesia (PRODIN) as the organizer of the Indonesian Air Show'96 (IAS'96) would like to correct the following statements:1.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/World Bank loans

World Bank loans Had Mr. Gary Gentry (The Jakarta Post, May 6, 1996) been as assiduous a reader of financial news as he is of my letters he would have known that: The finance ministry is paying back the World Bank's loans in advance because they have a higher interest, an average of 7.07 percent.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/PT Chandra Asri to halt production for six weeks

PT Chandra Asri to halt production for six weeks JAKARTA (JP): The PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center is to halt its production activities for 42 days from June 12 to complete preparations to increase its design capacity.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Indonesia's economy predicted to continue to cool down

Indonesia's economy predicted to continue to cool down JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy is likely to continue to cool down this year, with economic growth, the current account deficit, inflation and interest rates being kept in check.Hong Kong-based Peregrine Brokerage Ltd.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Hostage release may discourage separatism

Hostage release may discourage separatism JAKARTA (JP): Two observers say the recent success of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in freeing nine people held hostage for months by Free Papua Movement rebels will deter the separatist movement and other similar organizations.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/PT Petro Oxo to build octanol plant in Gresik

PT Petro Oxo to build octanol plant in Gresik JAKARTA (JP): PT Petro Oxo Nusantara, a newly-established joint venture company, is to set up Indonesia's first octanol plant in Gresik, East Java, with a production capacity of 100,000 tons per year."We'll start production late next year," Hashim S.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Some 1.2 million Buddhists vow allegiance to Golkar

Some 1.2 million Buddhists vow allegiance to Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The 1.2 million strong Buddhist Niciren Syosyu denomination has promised to vote for the ruling Golkar party in the 1997 general election.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Review of nation's politics called for

Review of nation's politics called for JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Rudini says the springing up of new organizations is a signal for the nation to re-examine its political system.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Dili police seize fire bombs

Dili police seize fire bombs DILI, East Timor: Police seized more than 50 fire bombs and a long-barrel rifle from a house in Keluhun village near here over the weekend.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/India, China block test ban

India, China block test ban The environmentalist group Greenpeace announced on Monday that it will send a protest ship to China to campaign against the Asian superpower's next round of planned nuclear tests and pressure Beijing to agree on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Wage earners in RI fare better than in other nations

Wage earners in RI fare better than in other nations JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank says real manufacturing wages in Indonesia grew by 5.5 percent a year between 1970 and 1991, surpassing the wage growth in most other countries, except South Korea.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Seminar on art of love-making

Seminar on art of love-making JAKARTA (JP): The Students Discussion Forum at the Atmajaya Catholic University will hold a discussion on Today's Art of Love-making on Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Restrictions on exports destroy rattan producers

Restrictions on exports destroy rattan producers JAKARTA (JP): The 1996 World Bank report on Indonesia once again sharply criticizes the export restrictions on various commodities as counter-productive and as a major cause of inefficiency in resource uses.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Business partnership

Business partnership The basic principles and operational directives outlined by President Soeharto for the National Business Partnership program set up a strong foundation and provide economic viability for the development of business ties between big companies and small firms on a sustainable ...

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/RI seeks crucial win in Uber Cup semifinals

RI seeks crucial win in Uber Cup semifinalsBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): A win, regardless the end score, will be just fine for Indonesia in its Uber Cup women's team badminton clash against Russia at the Queen Elizabeth stadium here today.China, however, is out for a landslide win.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Indonesia routs Sweden 5-0 in Thomas Cup c'ship

Indonesia routs Sweden 5-0 in Thomas Cup c'shipBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): Replacing its second singles player with its first did not help Sweden cut its 5-0 loss to Indonesia on the second day of the Thomas Cup men's team badminton championship here yesterday.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/On Western bias

On Western bias I am writing in response to Mr. Baskoro's letter regarding Western press and colonialism in the May 10, 1996 edition of The Jakarta Post. There is no doubt that in retrospect colonialism was morally and ethically wrong.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Japanese Language Center to move

Japanese Language Center to move JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese Language Center, currently on the 10th floor of the S. Widjojo building, will move to the Summitmas Building I to be under one roof with the Japanese Cultural Center (Japan Foundation).

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/A look at what's new in the personal computer world

A look at what's new in the personal computer worldBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It's been a while since we had a roundup of new and interesting software and hardware. Life moves very fast in the computer industry and a lot has happened in just a short period of time.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Ice sculpture on display

Ice sculpture on display JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Command Chief Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso opened Saturday an ice sculpture exhibition in the eastern parking lot of Senayan stadium in Central Jakarta.

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Mon, 20 May 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

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