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51 articles.
Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet

Pressure mounts against Israel in archery meet JAKARTA (JP): Pressure is mounting for the government to reject Israel's participation in an international sporting event just days before it is due to start.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize

Koentjaraningrat wins Fukuoka's Asian grand prize JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Indonesian anthropologist, Koentjaraningrat, was declared this year's recipient of the Fukuoka Asian Cultural Grand Prize yesterday."On behalf of the Fukuoka Mayor, I formally declare Mr.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style

Persib, Petrokimia reach semis in style JAKARTA (JP): Persib Bandung and Petrokimia Putra blasted their way into the semifinals of the Indonesian soccer league championship in devastating style yesterday with crushing 3-0 victories over Assyabaab and Medan Jaya respectively.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats

Govt urged to allow import of fishing boats JAKARTA (JP): Fishing companies and fishermen called on the government yesterday to allow the importation of fishing vessels and pledged to become partners, a national workshop concluded.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Natuna plan must run as scheduled

Natuna plan must run as scheduled JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that the multi-billion dollar gas liquefaction project in Natuna, Riau, must proceed according to schedule.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Beard ban leads to hairy dispute

Beard ban leads to hairy dispute BANDUNG, West Java (JP): About 2,000 workers from three textile factories in Cimahi went on strike Monday to press their demand that male employees be allowed to grow beards and mustaches, reports said yesterday.The strike began at 6 a.m.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Three women arrested for passport forgery

Three women arrested for passport forgery JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested three female members of a syndicate believed to have falsified identification cards and other documents required for the issuance of over 500 passports.Police spokesman Lt. Col.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Russia's captive PM turns to the people

Russia's captive PM turns to the peopleBy Anatoly Verbin YAKUTSK, Russia (Reuter): Viktor Chernomyrdin, seeking backing from Russian provinces, has gambled his career on the success of Chechen peace talks and his ability to combine a new political role with his tough duties as prime minister.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Austerity means Swiss watches on credit

Austerity means Swiss watches on creditBy William Maclean KUWAIT (Reuter): Five years after Iraqis invaded, rich Kuwaitis still buy US$10,000 Swiss watches for their teenage children but pay more often on credit than with cash."The years of surplus are over," said economist Jassem al- Saadoun.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Security officer killed

Security officer killed JAKARTA (JP): A man was stabbed to death while trying to prevent a robbery in Sunter, North Jakarta yesterday, police reported.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Time for soul searching

Time for soul searching In the last several weeks a very interesting debate has been going on among the public.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/New cheap apartments to be built

New cheap apartments to be built JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning to erect prefabricated apartment buildings in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, to provide housing for 1,5000 low-income households.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Fire leaves 145 homeless

Fire leaves 145 homeless SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire destroyed 25 houses on Jl. Antasari early yesterday, leaving 145 people homeless and injuring at least one person.Chief of the local fire control agency Sunardi said the fire, which broke out at about 4.30 a.m.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Man shot dead in Tambora

Man shot dead in Tambora JAKARTA (JP): A man died of a gunshot wound in Tambora, West Jakarta, yesterday.Sources from the Cipto Mangunkusumo central hospital said that Budiman, 38, a resident of Jati Mulya, Bekasi, was shot in the left leg and bled to death.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Stories To Remember 3:05 Culture Program 3:30 TV Series: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 University Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam ...
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Injustice causes Islamic radicalism

Injustice causes Islamic radicalism JAKARTA (JP): The vice-chairman of the National Resiliency Institute, Juwono Sudarsono, called on the government yesterday to enhance social justice to prevent the rise of radical Islamic movements in Indonesia.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Conditionality politics on the rise

Conditionality politics on the riseBy Dino Patti Djalal LONDON (JP): From the first day that development aid became a feature of inter-state relations, the policy of conditionality -- the attachment of political conditions to development aid -- has been a source of contention between developed ...
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Super powers can compromise

Super powers can compromise "Do what we say but don't do what we do." This is what the super-powers mean to tell others! Is this not amply proven by the decision of the French Government to resume their nuclear tests? They must know that we don't inherit the earth from our forefathers but borrow ...
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Polio immunization in W. Jakarta

Polio immunization in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty is determined to make the government's polio eradication program a success by conducting en masse immunizations, an official said yesterday.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/City govt plans integrated service in ID issuance

City govt plans integrated service in ID issuance JAKARTA (JP): The city administration in cooperation with the West Java province next month will provide an integrated service for the issuance of identity cards for Jakarta's residents who have moved to Bogor, Tangerang or Bekasi.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/ASEAN exhibition opens

ASEAN exhibition opens JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Metal, Machinery and Electronic Industries Effendi Sudarsono opened yesterday a four- day ASEAN exhibition of pumps, piping, filtration, water and waste water treatment, and turbo-machinery.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Sri Lanka to revive south with investment

Sri Lanka to revive south with investmentBy Rohan Gunasekera COLOMBO (Reuter): Sri Lanka's restless south, the source of two insurgencies, has a long reputation for entrepreneurship, with many of the island's businessmen proudly tracing their roots to the region.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Rule of law, human rights concept don't exist: Expert

Rule of law, human rights concept don't exist: Expert DEPOK, West Java (JP): There is no supremacy of law in Indonesia because the 1945 Constitution, which has helped mold the nation, does not recognize the concept, an expert on constitutional law says.H.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Indonesia Open counts as SEA Games nears

Indonesia Open counts as SEA Games nears JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is using this year's Indonesia Open Track and Field Championships to select prospective athletes for the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Man killed by mob at car expo

Man killed by mob at car expo JAKARTA (JP): A man was beaten to death by a mob at an automotive exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center, police reported.The Tanah Abang police precinct reported that Asril Bachtiar, 28, had serious head injuries when he was taken to hospital over the weekend.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/French chauvinism

French chauvinism Jacques Chirac has been reviled for his arrogant decision to disregard the wishes and rights of the Pacific peoples and others around the world including Indonesia.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Businesses of official's children

Businesses of official's children Recently newspapers are full of news concerning high officials' children doing business. I really do not understand why there is such a fuss.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Few developers act responsible

Few developers act responsible JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's housing program is being hindered by the reluctance of private developers, with only four of 66 developers meeting their obligation to build low- cost housing.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Indonesia still uncommitted over arms for Bosnia

Indonesia still uncommitted over arms for Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia remains uncommitted to sending arms to Bosnia, however, the country has confirmed its strong support of a declaration by the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) which dismisses the validity of a United Nations arms ...
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/East Timor prone to AIDS

East Timor prone to AIDS DILI, East Timor: The deadly Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is spreading in the youngest province, chief of the local education office Rustam S. Pakaya said yesterday.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Rights commission to handle high voltage complaints

Rights commission to handle high voltage complaints JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights agreed yesterday to go to the government with the complaints of residents affected by the construction of high voltage cables in their areas.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Scrap powerless U.N.

Scrap powerless U.N. For the first time, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), took a positive step by issuing a communique at its recent contact group meeting, declaring illegal the UN arms embargo on Bosnia.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Permits for 46 buses temporarily revoked

Permits for 46 buses temporarily revoked JAKARTA (JP): The city land transportation control agency has temporarily revoked the operational licenses of 46 public buses in East Jakarta for repeatedly violating traffic regulations.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Taiwan's 'Hsiao Yu' grabs five awards at film festival

Taiwan's 'Hsiao Yu' grabs five awards at film festival JAKARTA (JP): Hsiao Yu, a Taiwan thriller-drama about the adventures of an illegal Chinese immigrant in New York, won five of a possible 12 awards, including best film, at the 40th Asia- Pacific Film Festival last night.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Sudan rulers, people have opposite views

Sudan rulers, people have opposite viewsBy Samia Nakhoul KHARTOUM (Reuter): Inside the pink-stone British-built treasury, Sudan's finance minister speaks of a healthy self- reliant economy, targets met and a rosy future.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Court recovers Rp 921 million

Court recovers Rp 921 million AMBON, Maluku: The high court has recovered only Rp 921 million (US$411,000) of the more than Rp 24 billion in state money embezzled this year, court chief Soewarso says.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Biological property rights need protection

Biological property rights need protection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a law to protect the intellectual property rights of traditional communities, an expert has said.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/ISO-14000 launch planned

ISO-14000 launch planned JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Eberhard Mollmann, said yesterday that the organization will introduce ISO-14000 certificates of standardization next year.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 26, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades ...
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Be prepared to liberalize financial services: Mar'ie

Be prepared to liberalize financial services: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that Indonesia must be prepared to face the globalization of the world's financial services.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Tips to avoid frustration

Tips to avoid frustration I would like to give my response to a letter which appeared in The Jakarta Post, July 25, 1995 entitled On the move in Jakarta.Having no personal transport I am at the mercy of taxi and bajaj (three-wheeled motorized transport vehicle) drivers.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Airborne survey firm planned

Airborne survey firm planned JAKARTA (JP): PT Gatari Air Service, a Humpuss Group holding company controlled by Hutomo Mandala Putra, will establish a US$15 million airborne survey company in cooperation with Carson Service Inc. of the United States.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/RI, Thailand can promote business ties

RI, Thailand can promote business ties JAKARTA (JP): The potential for Indonesia and Thailand to cooperate in the fields of investment and trade is still great, especially since the economies of the two countries are similar in nature, say economic observers.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta

Demand for apartments stable in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Fear of an oversupply in strata-title apartments in Jakarta is baseless because demand will continuously increase, especially when the construction of certain residential projects is completed, a property consultant says.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/'Wife isn't only for sleeping with'

'Wife isn't only for sleeping with' JAKARTA (JP): A wife is not only for sleeping with, a senior woman official said.Mrs. E. Yogie S.M.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Addresses in Jakarta

Addresses in Jakarta Monica Hols' frustrating experience in finding an address in Jakarta (On the Move in Jakarta, The Jakarta Post, July 24, 1995) originated rather from the arbitrary numbering of the houses on Jalan Bangka II and not from the services of the public transport sector.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Utut surprises Timman in Biel

Utut surprises Timman in Biel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto played one of his best games to stop Jan Timman at the 34th move at the Biel Master Invitation chess tournament in Switzerland, Tuesday evening.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry

Meetings, conventions key to tourism industry JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja officially opened a convention bureau yesterday saying that it will lift the awareness of the city in the meetings and conventions market.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/PLN told to be fair in land appropriation

PLN told to be fair in land appropriation JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi urged the state-owned electricity company PLN yesterday not to victimize residents when setting the price of land to be appropriated.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Media Fundamentalists: Biased reporting on Islam

Media Fundamentalists: Biased reporting on Islam The Western media still looks at the complexities of Islamism with one dimensional, black-or-white reporting. Farhan Haq of Inter Press Service reports.
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Thu, 27 Jul 1995

JP/Tackling part-time/full-time question

Tackling part-time/full-time questionBy Greg Frost LONDON (Reuter): It may soon be impossible to distinguish full- and part-time staff in Britain, with employers squeezed between competitive pressures and European laws that make it risky to treat workers with varying hours differently.
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