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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie

Election contestants may criticize government: Yogie SURABAYA (JP): General election contestants will be allowed to criticize the government in campaign broadcasts, a senior minister said yesterday.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet'

'Multiple Education Program not fully implemented yet' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said the Multiple Education Program, which provides students with apprenticeship opportunities, was "a bottle that is half full".

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/KL investors eye Jambi province

KL investors eye Jambi province JAMBI (Antara): A number of Malaysian businessmen are at present exploring investment possibilities in Jambi in the cement industry and in the management of rubber smallholdings, an official of the Jambi administration has said.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially

ABRI to probe West Kalimantan rioting impartially JAKARTA (JP): The military is promising to act impartially in its investigation into the alleged instigators of the ethnic unrest in West Kalimantan.Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/BUN to open 40 new branches this year

BUN to open 40 new branches this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) will open 40 new branches this year to strengthen its retail services.BUN president Leonard Tanubrata said yesterday most of the branches would be in Java.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Deng Xiaoping: The emperor dies, long live the emperor?

Deng Xiaoping: The emperor dies, long live the emperor? In the first of a series of analyses on China's future without Deng Xiaoping our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin examines the fact that the Chinese tradition of a single authoritarian Emperor still persists.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties

Laos, Indonesia promise to boost economic ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Laos expressed their commitment to expand economic ties yesterday and confidence that bilateral relations would continue to grow given the absence of any impeding factors.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel, Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m., Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids

Illegal liquor found in supermarket raids JAKARTA (JP): Illegal importers are believed to have been supplying many kinds of liquor to supermarkets, despite the government's efforts to curb the sale of it.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons

Megawati Soekarnoputri answers police summons JAKARTA (JP): Cheered by more than 1,000 supporters, ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri answered a police summons yesterday to appear as a witness in the Haryanto Taslam case.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * I haven't run any goofy English in this column for some time; as a teacher who considers it his professional duty to keep his students laughing (otherwise they're liable to start crying -- English is so frustrating, after all), I think I'd better give you some examples of how ...

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Cement projects may be canceled over deadline

Cement projects may be canceled over deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government will revoke several cement making firm's investment licenses if the firms fail to start projects before next month's deadline, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Turbulence before landing

Turbulence before landing I am writing in response to the letter Increasing problems in Indonesian skies (Feb. 6).The writer described an incident involving a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight which encountered turbulence when approaching Sukarno-Hatta airport.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Islamic values

Islamic values In the time I have spent in Indonesia, I have heard a lot about Western values conflicting with traditional Asian values. Many Asian countries, not just Indonesia, have been too quick to accept anything from the West without regard to its social consequences.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Deng Xiaoping's legacy

Deng Xiaoping's legacy The eulogies from various world leaders, including President Soeharto, for China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, say it all.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Golden years dawning on aging tiger economies

Golden years dawning on aging tiger economiesBy Johanna Son MANILA: Long worried by the rapid growth of its young population, a more affluent Asia is today increasingly watchful of its swelling ranks of aging citizens as well.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/'Presidential decree vital for new transit system'

'Presidential decree vital for new transit system' JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs TB. M. Rais reiterate his earlier statements by insisting yesterday that a presidential decree was needed before the three- level transit system is constructed.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/State firms to be privatized

State firms to be privatized JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to privatize five of its eight commercial companies, a senior official said.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Importers want longer customs law transition period

Importers want longer customs law transition period JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association reiterated its support for the 1995 customs law yesterday but asked for a longer transition period before it is fully enforced.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal

Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the bloody ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan was officially over since leaders of the warring parties had signed a peace treaty Tuesday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape

Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape JAKARTA (JP): Municipality officials should realize they are employed to help people because the public is fed up with red tape, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/S. Korean firms buy oil field

S. Korean firms buy oil field SEOUL (UPI): South Korea's Lg, Kumho and Hyosung Corp. have signed a sales and purchase agreement to buy a 50-percent share of an oil field in Oman, a spokesman said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/U.S. national deported

U.S. national deported JAKARTA (DPA): Indonesian authorities have deported a U.S. national for possessing pornographic pictures and working in the country without proper permit.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Squatter families to be resettled

Squatter families to be resettled PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 87,200 families of forest squatters in the province are to be resettled in the one-million-hectare peat moss area being developed into an agricultural project, Antara reported yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians

Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday the military police had arrested a soldier for "lending" grenades to civilians.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Armed robbery in Cikini

Armed robbery in Cikini JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday Ibukota a gold and jewelry shop on Jl. Cikini Raya, Menteng, Central Jakarta, and made off with three gold bracelets, weighing 180 grams.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade

Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian dairy cooperatives, which produce most of the country's fresh milk, are optimistic local dairy farmers will survive when they must compete with foreign producers in 2005.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Nuclear debates through media

Nuclear debates through media JAKARTA: Members of the public concerned about the government's plan to establish a nuclear power plant should write to the mass media, a non-governmental organization said Wednesday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Legislators welcome security law plan

Legislators welcome security law plan JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to introduce a national security law has been warmly welcomed by members of the House of Representatives, who want it to replace the outdated subversion law.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Fishermen return home

Fishermen return home SABANG, Aceh: Ten of the 11 Acehnese fishermen imprisoned on the Indian island of Andaman since September 1995 have been brought home by the Indonesian warships KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and KRI Pati Unus.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde

ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde JAKARTA (JP): The private sectors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should forge cooperation to benefit from the free trade in the region, an Indonesian executive has said.Setyanto P.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Busang brings happy outcome

Busang brings happy outcome After a deadline was imposed by the government, the fight for the huge Busang gold reserves was concluded. The outcome has satisfied the various parties which had been quite critical in their comments on the contest for control of the treasure.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture ...

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Idul Fitri compensation

Idul Fitri compensation SURAKARTA, Central Java: The state-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja has compensated relatives of 480 people who died in traffic accidents across Indonesia during the recent Idul Fitri holidays.Company operations director Suhaimi Pulungan gave out Rp 961.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Comics

Comics Due to late delivery, comics Rose is Rose and The Born Loser do not appear in today's newspaper.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Art Event

Art EventHe(art) at Galeri Teguh, Jl. Gaharu I/3, South Jakarta, Ph. 7656565Feb. 14 until March 14In conjunction with Valentine's Day, 10 artists have reinterpreted what love is all about. Most are still trapped in the symbolism of the heart.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief

Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Court sanctioned the use of force yesterday to bring Bambang Widjojanto, the chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), to court to testify in a subversion trial.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/France eyes RI's cellular project

France eyes RI's cellular project JAKARTA (JP): France Telecom, the French telecommunications operator, plans to participate in the tender for the Personal Communication Network (PCN) expected to be held later this year.PCN is the next generation of digital cordless telephone systems.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge; Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda

Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda JAKARTA (JP): Linking Global Business Partners will be the theme of the First ASEAN Business Summit from March 11 to March 13 at the Jakarta Convention Center.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on

Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor urged the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to go on with its trial of Zarina, a budding TV actress, charged with producing, possessing, and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, and ignore the defense lawyers' objections.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/RI sends condolences over Deng's passing

RI sends condolences over Deng's passing JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed yesterday his deepest condolences on behalf of the Indonesian nation at Deng Xiaoping's death, and hoped China's current leaders would continue the prudent domestic and international policies laid down by the late ...

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/'It's hard to move a brothel'

'It's hard to move a brothel' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still uncertain about where to relocate the sex workers of the notorious red light district Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Hospital seminar to be held

Hospital seminar to be held JAKARTA: A two-day seminar on "proactive" hospitals is to be held at Lippo Karawaci hospital next week to discuss ways of developing accessible and effective public medical care, a Ministry of Health official said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Possible political backlash endangers liberalization

Possible political backlash endangers liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Weakening government credibility and a possible political backlash could endanger Indonesia's trade and investment liberalization in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, an analyst warned yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/French minister due here

French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): A French economic delegation, comprising officials and 30 business people led by Minister of Public Works, Housing, Transport and Tourism Bernard Pons, will begin a four- day visit to Indonesia tomorrow.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/PaySys, Elang tie up

PaySys, Elang tie up JAKARTA (JP): Credit card management software firm PaySys International Inc. has selected PT Elang Mahkota Komputer (Emkom) to distribute PaySys' VisionPLUS software in Indonesia.PaySys president Stephen B.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Russia's military

Russia's military To hear Defense Minister Igor Rodionov and other key commanders harping on the disarray in the Russian armed forces, one can make a facile leap to imagine the disturbing situation.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees

Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees JAKARTA (JP): Insurance companies and brokers have agreed to decide the level of brokerage fees on fire loss insurance and premium discounts in a bid to stabilize the market, an industry executive said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Semiotic analysis of recent riots

Semiotic analysis of recent riotsBy Asvi Warman Adam JAKARTA (JP): On Jan. 27 rioters set fire to the Tanah Abang district office in Central Jakarta. The incident began at 7 a.m.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Manchester United stays clear on top of the Premiership

Manchester United stays clear on top of the PremiershipBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Manchester United remains one point clear of Liverpool at the top of the English Premiership, thanks to a 2-1 win Wednesday night at Arsenal.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX

Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's capital market should expand cooperation with developed markets in the Asia-Pacific, Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam) chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/'Environmental law should be revised'

'Environmental law should be revised' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih proposed yesterday that the 1982 law on environmental management should be revised because it demands material evidence that prosecutors are rarely able to provide.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike'

People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike' JAKARTA (JP): People's ability to pay will be taken into account in passing a new rule on parking fees, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup

Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was tested by Thailand yesterday on the second day of the A King Asia Cup Championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium before finally winning 3-0.Chinese Taipei also cruised to the semifinals after beating India 3-0.

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Fri, 21 Feb 1997

JP/ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners

ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid asked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday to act as the government's partner in development.

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