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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Managing parking lots

Managing parking lots Aside from our doubts about the way the Jakarta administration manages parking facilities and the billions of rupiah it collects in revenue, there is a strong case for the increase of parking fees.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/'Fences still needed'

'Fences still needed' JAKARTA (JP): Additional security measures would have to be considered if fences and walls between buildings were removed, a councilor said yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Foundation focuses on photography

Foundation focuses on photography JAKARTA (JP): Located in Jacob Obrechtstraat 26, 1,071 kilometers from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the World Press Photo Foundation's activities are financed by proceeds from annual exhibitions, yearbook royalties and sponsorship by Canon, Eastman Kodak Company ...

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Green the envy of Ford owners

Green the envy of Ford owners DETROIT: A frog green Ford? Yes, please. Of all Ford vehicles sold in the United States last year 870,000 were various shades of green. Also almost a third of 1997 model year vehicles were a shade of green.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/VP Try Sutrisno to attend Susi and Alan's reception

VP Try Sutrisno to attend Susi and Alan's reception JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno and a number of cabinet ministers are among the guests expected to attend the wedding reception of badminton Olympic gold medalists Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Police conduct probe into smuggler's escape

Police conduct probe into smuggler's escape JAKARTA (JP): National Police are conducting an internal investigation into the escape of alleged heroin smuggler, Limbane Cosmo, from their custody on Feb. 2.The Chief of General Information at the National Police, Lt. Col.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/U.S. must reopen relations with Iraq

U.S. must reopen relations with Iraq The new U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will make a difference to American foreign policy, even if she faithfully echoes President Bill Clinton's thinking on key issues such as NATO expansion and the Middle East peace process.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Military chief guarantees no fresh unrest

Military chief guarantees no fresh unrest BANDUNG (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung guaranteed yesterday that every region in Indonesia was safe and fresh outbreaks of mob violence were unlikely."ABRI is ready to safeguard every region.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Mitsubishi tries to stay in front with new sedans

Mitsubishi tries to stay in front with new sedansBy Russell Williamson MITSUBISHI will replace its two sedan models this year as it strives to maintain market leadership.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Housemaids deserve better

Housemaids deserve betterFrom KompasOn Feb. 7 and Feb. 11, Kompas printed a statement from the Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi, saying that many Indonesian women were working as prostitutes in the Middle East.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Chinese boat people deported

Chinese boat people deported MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The provincial immigration office deported 200 boat people who became stranded on Gili Air island off West Lombok yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Nissan planning a major expansion in Indonesia

Nissan planning a major expansion in IndonesiaBy Russell Williamson NISSAN is planning a major expansion of its operations in Indonesia in an effort to become one of the top six carmakers in the country.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/JSX queries price fluctuations

JSX queries price fluctuations JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has asked PT Elang Realty, PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, PT Indospring and PT Tempo Scan Pacific to explain the sharp fluctuation of their share prices in the last few days.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/American fighter found in Sorong

American fighter found in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: An army non-commissioned officer found the remains of a United States Air Force World War II Mustang fighter last week, Antara reported.The airplane, found by infantry Sergeant Alberth S.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Government to replace 350 laws by end of 1999

Government to replace 350 laws by end of 1999 JAKARTA (JP): The government is determined to replace 350 laws inherited from the Dutch colonial era by the end of 1999, a cabinet minister said yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Indocement builds its 11th production unit

Indocement builds its 11th production unit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa broke the ground in Citeureup, West Java, yesterday to construct its 11th cement production unit with a production capacity of 7,500 tons per day, or 2.5 million tons per year.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Service your car and it will serve you well

Service your car and it will serve you wellBy Barry Lake MODERN cars have longer and longer intervals between routine services with almost every all-new model.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Operators predict smooth haj operation

Operators predict smooth haj operation JAKARTA (JP): Haj operators are applauding the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Saudi Arabian Embassy for their improved cooperation which has resulted in the prompt issuance of visas for the 1997 haj pilgrims.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Nissan deflates air bags

Nissan deflates air bags TORONTO: Nissan Canada has been quick to respond to U.S. concerns about air bag safety. It is marketing "depowered air bags".These gentler acting-air bags will be fitted in Nissan cars, trucks and vans in the Canadian market.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/RI meets S. Korea, Malaysia vs Taipei at Asia Cup semis

RI meets S. Korea, Malaysia vs Taipei at Asia Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to meet South Korea and Malaysia is to face Chinese Taipei at today's semifinals of the US$150,000 A King Asia Cup championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Community gives up land

Community gives up land SORONG, Irian Jaya: The residents of Klamono village, Beraur district, have given up 20,000 hectares of common land for a transmigration site, Antara reported yesterday.

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Sat, 22 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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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/RI targets world's 5th best in weightlifting

RI targets world's 5th best in weightlifting JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has set a target to be included as the fifth world's best in weightlifting in the year 2,000.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Yotefa Strait affected

Yotefa Strait affected JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The development of a commercial center in the Entrop district has adversely affected the waters of the Yotefa Strait.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Shelby production in Malaysia

Shelby production in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Shelby, the name behind classic American sports cars like the Cobra, is to be revived in Malaysia.A joint venture between U.S., Japanese and Malaysian partners plan to reproduce five Shelby models with production beginning next year.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Balisani operates cargo ferry

Balisani operates cargo ferry SEMARANG (JP): Balisani Group Jakarta will start operating container ferries between Jakarta and Surabaya soon to benefit from growing trade between East Java and the capital.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Tunky praises PT Astra lobby effort

Tunky praises PT Astra lobby effort JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday PT Astra International's lobbying of its Japanese principal, Toyota Motors Corp. in Tokyo, would help end criticism of Indonesia's national car policy.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Deng's reforms still incomplete

Deng's reforms still incomplete Power in China remains personal, and leadership requires a capacity to rally the disparate interests of Communist Party barons, army generals, economic technocrats and the general population. Mr.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Gus Dur vs 'the Green Dragon'

Gus Dur vs 'the Green Dragon'By Nuruddin Amin JAKARTA (JP): The existence of intelligence operations between political parties has been a rumor for some time.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Threat of force against witness provokes debate

Threat of force against witness provokes debate JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to force top lawyer Bambang Widjojanto to testify in a subversion case has provoked a debate among legal experts.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Automotive market prospect remains bleak this year

Automotive market prospect remains bleak this yearBy Matthew Allen and Russell Williamson INDONESIA's vehicle market will remain flat until at least the second half of 1998, putting increased pressure on an already highly competitive industry.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/PDI activists promise to expand color war

PDI activists promise to expand color war SURAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) activists loyal to the dethroned Megawati Soekarnoputri here are threatening to extend the political color war to other cities across Central Java.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Chrysler and Ningz Pacific setting up joint venture

Chrysler and Ningz Pacific setting up joint ventureBy Russell Williamson CHRYSLER is close to finalizing its joint venture arrangements with its Indonesian partner, which will allow the giant U.S. manufacturer to focus more attention on the local market.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Williams the Formula One favorite for 1997

Williams the Formula One favorite for 1997By Chris Lambden THE F1 field which lines up in Melbourne next month for the 1997 Grand Prix season opener contains substantial changes from that which completed 1996.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/British firm launches digital decoder

British firm launches digital decoder JAKARTA (JP): Indovision viewers will be able to get clearer satellite TV pictures with a new digital decoder released yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/After Deng: Jiang and Li handle situation carefully

After Deng: Jiang and Li handle situation carefully In the second of a series of analyses on China's future without Deng Xiaoping, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reports on the outward calm accompanying Deng's death and funeral arrangements, as the regime seeks to portray an image ...

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Five people accused of $2.9m bank fraud

Five people accused of $2.9m bank fraud JAKARTA (JP): Five people, three of them Bank Indonesia employees, were charged in court yesterday with forging transfer documents worth Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million).

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Manchester United back to London against Chelsia

Manchester United back to London against ChelsiaBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Having beaten Arsenal Wednesday night at Highbury, Premiership leader Manchester United returns to London at the weekend for the game of the round against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Tunky appoints new officials

Tunky appoints new officials JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo yesterday appointed Doddy Soepardi as Director General of Multi- Various Industries and Mochtar as head of the National Agency for Export Development.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Thousands of newcomers enter Jakarta

Thousands of newcomers enter Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The City Population Agency reported that 329,468 newcomers have entered the city following the Idul Fitri holidays.They came with Jakartans returning from their hometowns.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Police spokesmen meeting ends

Police spokesmen meeting ends JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi officially closed the five-day meeting of police spokesmen of 27 provincial police headquarters yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Toll roads get fewer vehicles

Toll roads get fewer vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The number of vehicles using the city's toll roads during Idul Fitri was less than December's average.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot

One killed, 86 homes burned in latest East Timor's riot DILI, East Timor (JP): One person died and 86 houses and six vehicles were burned when a frenzied mob of 6,000 Ambeno regency residents went on a rampage yesterday over a slight against a local priest.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Untangling the terminology

Untangling the terminology Barry Lake continues the Automotive Post's series which aims to make everyday transport more understandable.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Capitalism rolls into China

Capitalism rolls into China BEIJING: Rolls-Royce, the ultimate symbol of capitalism, is teaching China, the ultimate symbol of communism, the facts about selling luxury cars.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Sempati Air records higher sales last year

Sempati Air records higher sales last year JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier Sempati Air booked Rp 753 billion (US$313.75 million) in sales last year, up 15 percent from 1995.Sempati's new president Santun Nainggolan said Sempati sold 3.3 million tickets last year and hoped to sell 3.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto

No meddling in Myanmar's internal affairs: Soeharto YANGOON (Agencies): Indonesian and Myanmar leaders agreed yesterday to foster cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and to refrain from meddling in each other's domestic affairs, Antara reported.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes

SEA Games training program joined by 884 athletes JAKARTA (JP): A total of 884 athletes have joined the national training program as preparation for the 19th SEA Games here in October, the Games' training chief Togi Hutagaol said Thursday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite

Telkom selects U.S. firm to build its new satellite BANDUNG, West Java (JP): State-owned PT Telkom has selected Hughes Space and Communications Company of the United States to build its new 24-transponder satellite.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Honda sales soar

Honda sales soar TOKYO: Sales of Honda cars in the ASEAN region soared to 91,000 units last year -- an increase of 51 percent over the 1995 total.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award

Yayuk nominee for Krantzcke award JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women's number one tennis player Yayuk Basuki is included as one of the nominees for the Karen Krantzcke Sportmanship Award.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honor

Surabaya crime reporter wins top photography honorBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Before his picture won first prize for spot news in the 39th World Press Photo contest, Sholihuddin was just another reporter in the East Java capital of Surabaya.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/ASEAN to gain from expanded membership

ASEAN to gain from expanded membership JAKARTA (JP): ASEAN will gain immeasurably from the impending expansion of its membership but there will be formidable problems, a seminar concluded yesterday."The addition of three new countries will make ASEAN more representative of Southeast Asia.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Nigerian arrested for forged bills

Nigerian arrested for forged bills JAKARTA (JP): A Nigerian carrying counterfeit U.S. dollars was arrested Thursday by customs and excise officials as he tried to enter the country through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an official said yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Traders still refuse to leave

Traders still refuse to leave JAKARTA (JP): Jembatan Lima traders refusing to leave their kiosks in the West Jakarta market Thursday have had their deadline to move extended again by the authority.The market authority has repeatedly asked the traders to move so they can renovate the market.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered

Quick processing of VAT refunds ordered JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has instructed the directorate general of taxation to speed up the processing of value added tax (VAT) refunds for export-oriented companies to help boost exports.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Councilor wants more pollution controls

Councilor wants more pollution controls JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor called for more facilities for vehicle emission testing to support an upcoming policy on banning polluting buses and trucks in certain areas.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Development Program: Perjalanan National 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal

Hyundai, Pertamina sign deal SEOUL (Antara): South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. has signed a contract worth US$40 million to transport oil for the Indonesia's state oil company Pertamina, a company spokesman said here yesterday.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/No signs of leadership struggle after Deng's death

No signs of leadership struggle after Deng's deathBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Lesser men like widely disliked Premier Li Peng were obliged to take the public blame for ordering the massacre of pro-democracy protesters on Tienanmen Square in 1989, but it was Deng Xiao-ping who actually gave the ...

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Maleo on track

Maleo on track JAKARTA: Indonesian car-buyers will be treated to the launch of yet another "national car" when the long-rumored Maleo goes public in April.The development of the Maleo car has been the pet project of State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/The celebration of Lent

The celebration of Lent Regarding the article on page 5 (Feb. 17) titled What Lent ought to mean to Christian people by Christina Rees, I would like to make the following comments.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Military expected to retain support for Jiang

Military expected to retain support for JiangBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): China's military, a strategic component in the country's political hierarchy, is expected to maintain its support for the leadership of Jiang Zemin and his fast-pace economic reform.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Isuzu to increase local content

Isuzu to increase local content JAKARTA: Isuzu Motors of Japan, together with a local Indonesian partner, will build a casting plant in an effort to help lift local content of the Panther.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Road rage receivables

Road rage receivables LONDON: You have to hand it to the British. They still manage a degree of ceremony about everything.In its latest move the British government has just announced that it will appoint road managers so motorists can direct their traffic complaints to a specific person.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/Bank Bali enters Singapore

Bank Bali enters Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali has opened a representative office in Singapore as part of its expansion program.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area

City considers new fee scheme in three-in-one area JAKARTA (JP): The city is considering selling monthly stickers allowing motorists to enter Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Gatot Subroto in rush hours, to raise revenue and prevent traffic jams.

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Sat, 22 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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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics

CSIS launches books on Indonesian politics JAKARTA (JP): The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched two books yesterday, on Indonesia's confrontations in the early 1960's and the need to revitalize the country's political system.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promises

One GP title this year, Indra Wijaya promisesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The name Indra Wijaya may not be very well-known among the country's badminton fans. He hasn't achieved the popularity of Indonesian stars Joko Suprianto, Alan Budikusuma and Hariyanto Arbi.

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Sat, 22 Feb 1997

JP/House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget

House Commission accepts 1997/98 draft budget JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Budget Commission accepted the 1997/1998 draft state budget yesterday but urged the government to increase direct tax revenue.

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