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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Sisindosat to establish cable television network

Sisindosat to establish cable television network JAKARTA (JP): A new cable television network will enter housing complexes in the near future as a telecommunications company completes a feasibility study in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Vatican envoy in Surabaya

Vatican envoy in Surabaya SURABAYA: Cardinal Francis Arienze, a senior official from the Vatican, attended the ordainment ceremony of Monseigneur Johanes Hadiwikarta as the new bishop of Surabaya on Tuesday.Bishop Hadiwikarta, 50, was previously head of the Roman Catholic Church in Semarang.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/People's defense units prepared

People's defense units prepared BANDUNG: The Siliwangi Military Command is currently exploring the possibility of establishing a defense unit in each of the 6,800 villages scattered in West Java, the Antara news agency reported.Siliwangi Chief Maj. Gen.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/RI's first nuclear plant to be state of the art

RI's first nuclear plant to be state of the art JAKARTA (JP): When Indonesia introduces its first nuclear power plant around the turn of the century, it will employ state of the art technology that includes all the best safety precaution measures available, a senior government nuclear expert says.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Official suspended for taking bribe

Official suspended for taking bribe West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto said over the weekend that he had suspended an official of the mayoralty Development Supervision Office because he was proven to have accepted a bribe from an area resident.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Errors

Errors I am sometimes surprised at the errors in this newspaper. These are not just grammatical, but also include errors in use of names and word choice. For instance, a couple of weeks ago there was an article on your City Page with an interview with a foreign property dealer.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Coffee production likely to drop 10 percent

Coffee production likely to drop 10 percent JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rains followed by a prolonged dry season will likely cause a 10 percent decline in Indonesia's coffee production this year, the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AICE) predicted yesterday.The association's secretary, M.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Taiwan asked to facilitate capital flow to RI

Taiwan asked to facilitate capital flow to RIBy Meidyatama Suryadiningrat TAIPEI (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) yesterday asked Taiwanese Prime Minister Lien Chan and Minister of Finance Lin Chen-Kuo to solicit support to facilitate investment to Indonesia.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/$1.5m set for world volleyball teams

$1.5m set for world volleyball teams JAKARTA (JP): World-class women's volleyball teams - including Brazil, China, Peru and the Netherlands - will be diving and spiking for US$1.5 million in prizes at the Ultra Jaya Cup World Volleyball Grand prix.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to drop in heavy trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, after the broad- based Composite Index lost nearly five points in the last two trading days.The JSX Composite Index closed slightly lower at 454.35 yesterday from 455.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Mobile phone business information firms setup

Mobile phone business information firms setup JAKARTA (JP): PT Sisindosat, a subsidiary of the state-owned international telecommunications company PT Indosat, has formed a joint venture with PT Mutiara Datta Caraka to provide business information for cellular telephone subscribers.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Host South Sulawesi's boxers grab four semifinal places

Host South Sulawesi's boxers grab four semifinal places JAKARTA (JP): Host South Sulawesi team secured four semifinal places at the Golden Glove amateur boxing championships in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi as national leading boxers continued their winning ways.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Bulog fails to stabilize rice prices in market places

Bulog fails to stabilize rice prices in market places JAKARTA (JP): Rice prices continued increasing here yesterday in spite of the market operation of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), which had increased supplies at market places.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Indonesian legal institutions not working properly: Lawyer

Indonesian legal institutions not working properly: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian legal institutions aren't working effectively, largely because of the government's domineering power over the legislative body, noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Walhi says city's masterplan has incorrect strategy

Walhi says city's masterplan has incorrect strategy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has criticized the implementation of the city's masterplan, which they believe has caused major problems for the public.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Two killed in plane crash

Two killed in plane crash JAKARTA (JP): An airforce trainee and a restaurant waitress were killed when a training plane crashed yesterday into a restaurant near the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java.Second. Lt.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/ASEAN solidarity more surface than subtance

ASEAN solidarity more surface than subtance Solidarity was a trait that was always a priority among members of the ASEAN regional grouping. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono examines the strength of this bond by going over the region's potential flash points and recent events.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/No newspapers for five days

No newspapers for five days DILI, East Timor: All newspapers from outside the province have failed to reach their readers here for the past five days because all the cargo is being held up in the airport in Bali.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/EasyCall responds

EasyCall responds We were most dismayed to read Mr. Adwani's comments regarding his experiences with our Easycall Follow Me Service (The Jakarta Post, July 21, 1994).We apologize sincerely for any inconvenience caused to Mr. Adwani and his associates in this matter.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Govt still mulling possible ban of the Al Arqam sect

Govt still mulling possible ban of the Al Arqam sect JAKARTA (JP): The government has deferred its decision on whether or not to ban Darul Arqam, an Islamic sect with headquarters in Malaysia, as the Moslem community now appeared to be divided on the issue.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Art exhibition voices struggle for freedom

Art exhibition voices struggle for freedomBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Nine images of hands sign various letters of the alphabet. In front of each letter is a short pedestal equipped with a wooden stamp and stamp pad with which people can print the letters the sign represents.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Botabek expected to support Jakarta

Botabek expected to support Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): West Java Governor R. Nuriana expressed hope on Monday that Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Botabek) would be appointed supporting regions in Jakarta's efforts to become a service city.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Poor infrastructures hamper investments in eastern regions

Poor infrastructures hamper investments in eastern regions JAKARTA (JP): Poor infrastructure in eastern provinces of the country has hampered the growth of investments there, heads of provincial offices of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said here yesterday.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Djajanti signs deal worth $600m with Taiwan

Djajanti signs deal worth $600m with Taiwan TAIPEI (JP): Indonesia's Djajanti Group secured an agreement yesterday with Taiwan's China Development Corporation (CDC) for the construction of a US$600-million cement factory on the Seram island in Maluku.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara: Kerang Ajaib 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy: Ulah Bang Jali 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: East Timor 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata ...
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/On software piracy

On software piracy I'd like to thank Mr. Louis Francis Blanchard Jr. for his recent letter to The Jakarta Post with his comments about the opinions of myself and Mr. Zatni Arbi regarding software piracy.I cannot speak for Mr.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Protecting our rain forests

Protecting our rain forests By the time you finish reading this sentence, approximately five more hectares of tropical forests will have disappeared from the surface of this globe.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Taiwan boats apprehended

Taiwan boats apprehended JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy has apprehended 10 Taiwan- registered vessels which were spotted fishing illegally in the Aru Sea in eastern Indonesia.Navy chief spokesman Col.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Man tried in a Rp 769m swindle case

Man tried in a Rp 769m swindle case A fifty-three-year old man is being tried by the South Jakarta District Court on charges of swindling Rp 769.5 million (US$355,000) from a local businessman.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Police arrest two other gangs of container thieves

Police arrest two other gangs of container thieves JAKARTA (JP): City police headquarters detectives have arrested six key members of two groups of container thieves in an ongoing crackdown on port crime.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/City police summon infamous, high-class procurer Hartono

City police summon infamous, high-class procurer Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Police said they had summoned the infamous, high-class pimp Hartono for questioning, following the apprehension of six "residents" of the Prapanca brothel, which reportedly belongs to him."We have summoned him (Hartono).
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/World powers hail RI's peace drive

World powers hail RI's peace driveBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): Reaffirming their commitment to security in Asia-Pacific, the world's major powers yesterday pledged their support for Indonesia's peace initiative on the South China Sea.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Culture screens influx of foreign information

Culture screens influx of foreign information JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Singaporean Minister of Information and the Arts said yesterday that culture serves the important function of neutralizing the influx of foreign information.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/`Jaksa Fair' to be held next week

`Jaksa Fair' to be held next week For three days, from Aug. 5 to 7, Jl. Jaksa, the world-famous tourist center in Central Jakarta, will become the venue of a street festival to further boost the street's fame.Called "Jaksa Fair", this first-ever festival will be held from 4 p.m.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Heart patients have to queue due to limited funds

Heart patients have to queue due to limited funds JAKARTA (JP): Limited funds have forced many heart patients assisted by the Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) to queue before they can get treatment. Sometimes the waiting period is as long as two years.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/KONI speeds up selection process

KONI speeds up selection process JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) has decided to speed up the selection of the Indonesian athletes competing for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan next October."We have moved the deadline to Aug.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Illegal school

Illegal schoolFrom KompasA special team set up by the education ministry has closed down eight illegal schools in Tangerang, according to the city's head of the education office.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Manson, Rose arrive here

Manson, Rose arrive here JAKARTA (JP): Pole vaulter Patrick Manson and 100m sprinter Flirtisha Harris, both of the United States, and Jamaican 100m hurdler Dionne Rose arrived here yesterday to participate in the one-day, all-star track and field event on Saturday.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Egypt's top university coming to Indonesia

Egypt's top university coming to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The famed Al Azhar University in Cairo is planning to bring some of its educational programs to Indonesia soon, sparing Indonesians of the need of having to travel all the way to Egypt to study there.Egyptian Ambassador Sayed K.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Operation Clean

Operation CleanFrom Kompas"Operation Clean" which was launched by the armed forces months ago has produced concrete results. The operation is aimed at ridding certain places in the city of potential criminals. It was also meant to curb all forms of gambling.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Short week begins soon

Short week begins soon JAKARTA: The Ministry of Home Affairs is phasing in the five- day work week on a trial basis beginning Aug. 1, Secretary General Suryatna Subrata said.In the first three months, employees will get one Saturday off each month to be increased by one Saturday per month.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Night public transport is urgent: Council

Night public transport is urgent: Council JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has once again urged the municipal administration to provide a night transport system to support the city's service and trade sectors.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Property swaps must have president's nod

Property swaps must have president's nod JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance is warning government officials to seek permission from the President or the finance minister if they plan to sell or exchange state-owned property to private sector companies.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/70,000 telephones lines offered

70,000 telephones lines offered The East Jakarta office of PT Telkom says it is optimistic that the 70,000 telephone lines being offered in the mayoralty and Bekasi will be sold out.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Asia-Pacific states vow of strengthening APEC's mandate

Asia-Pacific states vow of strengthening APEC's mandateBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN member countries and major economic powers pledged yesterday to strengthen the mandates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to liberalize trade and investment.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/China's Lan sets junior world record in weightlifting

China's Lan sets junior world record in weightlifting JAKARTA (JP): China's Lan Shizhang stunned the 20th junior world weightlifting championships yesterday as he established a new world record and swept three golds to lift his team atop of the medal standings on the opening day.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/YLBHI lawyers see Xanana, but find language barrier

YLBHI lawyers see Xanana, but find language barrier JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) were finally allowed to see convicted East Timor rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao yesterday, but talks about preparing a new trial was bogged down by a language ...
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Give blood and get out quicker

Give blood and get out quicker JAKARTA (JP): Give your blood and get out quicker. Give up one of your organs and you're off even faster. That's the message given to inmates serving time at a Semarang prison.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Firms warned over insurance

Firms warned over insurance SEMARANG: The Central Java Manpower Office has taken two companies to court and given warnings to 150 others for their failure to enlist their employees in workers' insurance scheme.
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Wed, 27 Jul 1994

JP/Drought and the use of water

Drought and the use of waterFrom Media IndonesiaCurrently, there are several regions in the country that have been hit by drought causing rice fields, wells and even reservoirs to dry up. One of the main causes, besides the long dry season, is deforestation.
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