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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Riots investigation team to query security commanders

Riots investigation team to query security commanders JAKARTA (JP): A government-created fact-finding team plans to question a number of security commanders about the riots which hit Jakarta and other cities in mid-May.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Two arrested for alleged rape

Two arrested for alleged rape JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two men as suspects in the gang rape of a 20-year-old female college student at her boardinghouse in North Jakarta.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Irian independence call 'not unanimous'

Irian independence call 'not unanimous' JAKARTA (JP): Some Irian Jaya religious and community leaders have assured the Armed Forces (ABRI) that not all Irianese want to be independent, but merely want the military to improve its record and punish errant soldiers.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Names of suspects in bank frauds revealed

Names of suspects in bank frauds revealed JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed yesterday the names of 24 senior banking officials from seven of the 16 insolvent private banks closed by the government last November for allegedly violating the country's banking laws.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 19, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Four lifters get the nod for Asiad

Four lifters get the nod for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association nominated yesterday four musclewomen and a man for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Mother detained for baby's death

Mother detained for baby's death TEGAL, Central Java: Police detained a 24-year-old woman yesterday after she allegedly murdered her newborn baby inside a lavatory in Texin Hospital.The unwed mother had apparently been ashamed of being discovered that she had just given birth.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Amien says party to steer clear of old pitfalls

Amien says party to steer clear of old pitfalls YOGYAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Amien Rais said he would officially declare the establishment of his National Mandate Party (PAN) on Sunday, vowing not to repeat the mistakes of parties under the regime of former president Soeharto.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Govt must solve PDI conflict

Govt must solve PDI conflictBy Johannes Nugroho JAKARTA (JP): The prolonged internal conflict in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) hovers over President B.J.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Govt asked not to cut log export tax further

Govt asked not to cut log export tax further JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Umbu Mehang Kunda has called on the government to delay the reduction of the export tax on logs to guarantee a sufficient supply for local wood-processing companies.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Bad business

Bad business Some weeks ago I was approached by a marketing officer of PT Tigaraksa Satria to buy an 18-volume resource library specially designed for preschool and elementary school children. The books could be paid for in cash or by way of a one-year credit basis.On Aug.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Govt doubts WB report on graft

Govt doubts WB report on graft JAKARTA (JP): The government questioned yesterday the accuracy of a World Bank internal memorandum that disclosed Indonesian officials were believed to have siphoned off more than 20 percent of the bank's loan funds.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Four killed in head-on minibus collision

Four killed in head-on minibus collision JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision yesterday between Kowanbisata and Miniarta minibuses on Jl. Margonda Raya in Depok, to the south of here, a police officer said.Depok police chief Lt. Col.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Luxurious atmosphere offered at C.J.'s

Luxurious atmosphere offered at C.J.'sBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Some of the patrons were confident enough to do the cha-cha and swing to In The Groove and Begin The Beguine. Others were happy to simply savor the music and the sight of dark figures dancing in a dimly lit arena at C.J.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Film Orkestra 3:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita -- Kupang 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Film Series: Science World 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita ...

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Military-backed New Order still reigns

Military-backed New Order still reignsBy Olle Tornquist This article is based on a paper presented at an international seminar, Toward Structural Reforms for Democratization in Indonesia, held in Jakarta from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Handojo settles insider trading charges in U.S.

Handojo settles insider trading charges in U.S. WASHINGTON (Bloomberg): A former J.P. Morgan & Co visiting analyst agreed to surrender US$588,766 to settle U.S.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Megawati wins one, loses one in court

Megawati wins one, loses one in court JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), won the right to continue one of her legal battles after the Supreme Court ruled she could sue her political rival, Soerjadi.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Clinton falls short

Clinton falls short If a grudging admission of sexual indiscretion with Monica Lewinsky and another attack on Kenneth Starr could end the crisis in his presidency, then Bill Clinton finished his five-minute address to the nation on Monday night in good shape.But in our opinion, Mr.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Jayamix to dismiss guards after industrial dispute

Jayamix to dismiss guards after industrial dispute JAKARTA (JP): Concrete manufacturing company PT Jaya Readymix, an Australian-Indonesian joint venture, has decided to terminate the contracts of 50 security guards as of Aug. 30, a company executive said yesterday.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/On Chinese Indonesians

On Chinese Indonesians May I respond to Ms. Rahayu Ratnaningsih's comments in her July 31 letter on two of my earlier letters. Ms. Ratnaningsih believes that my first letter showed a disregard for the magnitude of the discrimination suffered by Chinese-Indonesians.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Rupiah breaks the 12,000 level against the dollar

Rupiah breaks the 12,000 level against the dollar JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah gained more ground against the U.S. dollar yesterday, passing the 12,000 psychological level on bullish sentiment in the regional market and dollar-selling by state banks.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Asian Games fund

Asian Games fund I disagree with the idea that the government should provide funding for the participation of Indonesian athletes in the 13th Asian Games.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Soeharto stamps rise in value

Soeharto stamps rise in value MALANG, East Java: Stamps bearing the picture of former president Soeharto have become a much sought-after collector's item here.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Notorious bike thieves busted

Notorious bike thieves busted BOGOR (JP): Local police have arrested three of a notorious five-member gang of robbers specializing in stealing motorcycles at dawn, an officer said yesterday.Bogor Police Chief Lt. Col.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Yunus extolls benefits of easing press limits

Yunus extolls benefits of easing press limits JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus said he has signed 90 new publication permits since taking office in May.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on August 19, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 11,500.00 12,000.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Confusing signals

Confusing signals The economic stabilization and reform program which President B.J. Habibie elaborated in his first Independence Day address last week indicates the right path toward the kind of market economy suitable for an Indonesian civil society in the future.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/No local corporations have joined INDRA yet

No local corporations have joined INDRA yet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) has yet to receive any applications from local debt-ridden corporations to join its debt restructuring program, a Bank Indonesia director said yesterday.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Bulog to import 1.2 million tons of rice

Bulog to import 1.2 million tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to open two international tenders for the procurement of about 1.2 million metric tons of rice, State Minister of Food and Horticulture AM Saefuddin said yesterday.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Cosindos Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Legality versus reality

Legality versus reality The debate concerning the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) continues to rage on unabated. The government continues to insist on recognizing the party's Soerjadi faction on the grounds of legality.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Clinic owner jailed for illegal abortions

Clinic owner jailed for illegal abortions JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court handed down a 20-month jail term and fine of Rp 3 million (US$240) yesterday to the owner of a Central Jakarta clinic which offered illegal abortion services.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Images on Java by French photographers go on display

Images on Java by French photographers go on displayBy K. Basri JAKARTA (JP): French photographer Herve Dangla of Belantara Jakarta (Jungle of Jakarta) and Jakarta 95 fame is in town again for his third exhibition.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/South Aceh hit by floods

South Aceh hit by floods BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Floods killed at least three people and carried away villagers' houses and cars in South Aceh district, according to an official here yesterday.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Indigenous people get a chance to talk

Indigenous people get a chance to talkBy Samsudin Berlian JAKARTA (JP): Following the collapse of Soeharto's authoritarian regime, various social groups across the country have publicly voiced their grievances, criticism and hopes.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Foreign scholars urge ABRI to quit politics

Foreign scholars urge ABRI to quit politics JAKARTA (JP): The powerful Armed Forces (ABRI) must relinquish its political role if it wants to help democracy develop in the country, according to a foreign political scientist.Daniel S.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/BPPT changes focus to meet crisis demands

BPPT changes focus to meet crisis demands JAKARTA (JP): The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), known for its preoccupation with hi-tech research, claims it is now shifting its focus to simple and applied technology which can directly benefit the people.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Gus Dur sizes up top picks for next president

Gus Dur sizes up top picks for next president JAKARTA (JP): Who has the greatest prospects to become the country's next president? Megawati Soekarnoputri, Gen. Wiranto, Ginandjar Kartasasmita or President B.J.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Many students fail to register

Many students fail to register BOGOR (JP): Out of the 2,638 students admitted to the Bogor Institute of Agriculture for the 1998/1999 academic year, 200 have yet to register.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibitions, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010): Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, until Sept. 17. * Painting Exhibition: Cakrawala Seni, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud (Phone: 0361-975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Fate of six troubled banks may be decided tomorrow

Fate of six troubled banks may be decided tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The government may announce on Friday its decision on the fate of six troubled banks taken over by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said yesterday.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Banks raise deposit rates to 59 percent

Banks raise deposit rates to 59 percent JAKARTA (JP): Domestic commercial banks have raised their deposit interest rates by over 2 percentage points as a result of tighter liquidity and competition with the country's central bank to attract funds.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/IPTN sets up subsidiary

IPTN sets up subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): State aircraftmaker PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) announced yesterday it had established a subsidiary to handle its turbine and propeller business.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Foreign ministry follows reform drive

Foreign ministry follows reform drive JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started to reform itself by reviewing and changing policies no longer suitable under the present situation.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Danareksa denies merger plan

Danareksa denies merger plan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned investment bank PT Danareksa said yesterday that reports of an impending merger with another state- owned investment bank, PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia, were unture.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/ASEAN starts Countdown 2000 Clock

ASEAN starts Countdown 2000 Clock JAKARTA (JP): Association of Southeast Asian Nations secretary-general Rodolfo C Severino launched the "ASEAN Countdown 2000 Clock", marking the approach of the new millennium, at the ASEAN Secretariat building here yesterday."Two thousand is just another year.

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Thu, 20 Aug 1998

JP/Isolationist path

Isolationist path This is in reference to Mr. A. Djuana's letter Postage increases published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 16. I fully agree with Mr. Djuana's views. There is no valid justification for any postage increase of 1,000 percent or more.

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