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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/'No Soeharto land in SE Sulawesi'

'No Soeharto land in SE Sulawesi' KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial office of the National Land Agency has come up empty-handed in its search for land belonging to former president Soeharto, Antara reported on Friday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 30, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Habibie vows an end to Java killing spree

Habibie vows an end to Java killing spree JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie vowed on Friday to bring an immediate end to the mysterious killing spree which has gripped Java over the past few months and claimed the lives of more than 150 people.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Students behind antigovt protest to be summoned

Students behind antigovt protest to be summoned JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi said on Friday that the police would summon student activists responsible for the massive anti-Habibie protest at the House of Representatives' (DPR) building in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Former regent gets travel ban

Former regent gets travel ban MEDAN, North Sumatra: Facing charges of embezzling public funds, former Langkat regent Zulkifli Harahap is seeking the attorney general's permission to leave the country for medical treatment in Beijing, Antara reported on Friday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Newmont facing financial crisis

Newmont facing financial crisis MANADO, North Sulawesi: The world's second largest gold mining company, U.S.-based Newmont Mining Ltd, is experiencing a financial crisis following a decline in the price of gold in the world market from US$400 to $300 per troy ounce, a company spokesman said.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Board set up to help cope with rapid language developments

Board set up to help cope with rapid language developments JAKARTA (JP): The seventh National Congress on the Indonesian language concluded on Friday by issuing an action plan which includes the establishment of an advisory board to cope with rapid change in the language.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Jakarta upbeat on corporate debt restructuring prospects

Jakarta upbeat on corporate debt restructuring prospects JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta Initiative corporate debt restructuring task force Jusuf Anwar has said he is optimistic that dozens of indebted companies will begin a debt restructuring process following a creditor-debtor forum to ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Accent on weird and wacky for Halloween celebration

Accent on weird and wacky for Halloween celebrationBy Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Food services and entertainment providers in Jakarta are racing to attract as many goblins, witches and other scary, creative characters people may fancy to imitate this weekend.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Debate rages over military in DPR

Debate rages over military in DPR JAKARTA (JP): Political expert Arbi Sanit says the Armed Forces (ABRI) should no longer be represented in the House of Representatives, but Golkar legislator Abu Hasan Sazili campaigns for the military's presence to be retained for "the sake of the nation.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/IDI and Otsuka to help the needy

IDI and Otsuka to help the needy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) reached an agreement with pharmaceutical firm PT Otsuka Indonesia on Friday to hold a Rp 250 million (US$33,333) program to help poor people who are severely affected by the economic crisis.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Govt divestment in Indosat capped at 14% of total stock

Govt divestment in Indosat capped at 14% of total stock JAKARTA (JP): The divestment of the government's stake in international telecommunications provider PT Indosat may be limited to only 14 percent of the company's total stock to ensure the government remains its majority position, a company ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Starwood controls more hotels

Starwood controls more hotels JAKARTA (JP): U.S-based international hotel chain Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is to manage 12 more hotels in Indonesia following its acquisition of ITT Sheraton Corp. and Westin Hotels and Resorts, the hotel chain announced on Thursday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Should APEC leaders boycott Kuala Lumpur?

Should APEC leaders boycott Kuala Lumpur? Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have expressed disquiet over current developments within Malaysia.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Live TV shows

Live TV shows The followings are sport competitions to be broadcast live on local TV stations in the coming week (all times in West Indonesia Time):Saturday (Oct. 31) Badminton: Indonesia Open semifinals, RCTI at 7 p.m.Soccer: English Premiership, Chelsea v Aston Villa, SCTV at 10 p.m.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Seminar on cooperatives

Seminar on cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations in cooperation with the Forestry Journalists Group, the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI) and the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) is to hold a one-day seminar on ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/SI and Sucofindo urged to merge 'for efficiency'

SI and Sucofindo urged to merge 'for efficiency' JAKARTA (JP): A legislator is recommending the government merge the two state-owned surveyors to improve business efficiency and eliminate their competing interests.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Ivanchuk, Gelfand into semifinals

Ivanchuk, Gelfand into semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Ukrainian top seed Vassily Ivanchuk and defending champion Boris Gelfand of Belarus set up a rematch in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Rapid Chess tournament in Cap d'Agde, France, on Thursday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Junior Taufik knocks top seed Hendrawan out

Junior Taufik knocks top seed Hendrawan out JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Hidayat raised Indonesia's hopes of restoring its standing in the badminton world when he edged out top seed and compatriot Hendrawan in the US$120,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open championships in a devastating display.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Forestry minister blasts cheating by timber firms

Forestry minister blasts cheating by timber firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution on Thursday accused timber companies and government officials of pilfering mandatory forest royalties and fees.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Halloween Parties * Halloween Night, at B.A.T.S., Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5707440), Oct. 31. * Halloween Costume party, at Stix, The Park Lane Jakarta, Jl. Casablanca, South Jakarta. (Phone: 8282000), Oct. 31.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Deported Frenchman caught returning with false identity

Deported Frenchman caught returning with false identity JAKARTA (JP): The government has deported a Frenchman for attempting to enter the country using a fake identity after he had been blacklisted for working in Indonesia illegally, an immigration official said on Friday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/ABRI denies military build up in East Timor

ABRI denies military build up in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto has denied reports that Indonesia increased its military presence in East Timor, one month after it began to withdraw troops from the country's youngest province.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Crude palm oil export tax to remain in place: Minister

Crude palm oil export tax to remain in place: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Industry and trade minister Rahardi Ramelan has reiterated that the government will not reduce export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, despite the recent decline in cooking oil prices on the domestic market.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats 3:05 Children's Program: Dunia Ku 3:30 Science Film: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Science World 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Councilor wants checks on cabbies

Councilor wants checks on cabbies JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor is demanding that local authorities immediately carry out spot checks of all taxi drivers in the capital to curb a crime wave and return peace of mind to passengers.Councilor Lukman F.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Kuntoro rejects plan to ease oil tax burden

Kuntoro rejects plan to ease oil tax burden JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has rejected a proposal to ease the tax burden on the country's oil and gas contractors.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Campus campaigns put off-limits

Campus campaigns put off-limits JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking official of the Ministry of Education says political parties are allowed to hold and attend discussions at universities.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Antam's profit jumps to $40m

Antam's profit jumps to $40m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state general mining firm PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) announced on Friday that its unaudited net profit reached Rp 301.2 billion (US$40.2 million) in the third quarter of the year, a massive increase from Rp 30.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Ex-mayor detained for corruption

Ex-mayor detained for corruption BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The provincial prosecutor's office has questioned 13 people in relation to the case it was building against former Banda Aceh mayor and two other officials for corruption at the local water company.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 30, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 275 0 ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Law versus reality

Law versus reality The rowdy demonstrations which tens of thousands of university students managed to stage in Jakarta and elsewhere on Wednesday despite elaborate security precautions must have looked to many like a deliberate act of defiance against President B.J.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Discrimination and self-esteem

Discrimination and self-esteem There is little that will guarantee a more negative and speedy response than a perceived assault on our self-esteem and feeling of worth.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Calling dictators to account

Calling dictators to account Leaders who trample on the human rights of others can be held to account anywhere in the world. We must take note that this is the way of the modern world.The military dictatorship that ruled Chile in the past is cast in a new light by Gen. Pinochet's arrest.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Rupiah rate and competitiveness

Rupiah rate and competitiveness Your front page news on Thursday, Oct. 22, about the ideal range of the rupiah as stated by Coordinating Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita is really absurd.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Rupiah remains volatile, stock prices down 3 percent

Rupiah remains volatile, stock prices down 3 percent JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued its volatility on Friday closing flat at 7,600 against the U.S. dollar as share prices declined almost 3 percent on the back of the heated political environment at home.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Bogor minivans facing crackdown

Bogor minivans facing crackdown BOGOR (JP): The Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) here has warned drivers of 180 public transportation minivans, locally called angkot, in the past two months for violating various regulations.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Javanese opera troupes make sure the show still goes on

Javanese opera troupes make sure the show still goes onBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): An Indonesian phrase Hidup enggan, mati tak mau, which means "Don't want to live, don't want to die", describes the current situation of a traditional stage show, ketoprak, in ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/40 foreigners buy houses at Bumi Serpong Damai

40 foreigners buy houses at Bumi Serpong Damai JAKARTA (JP): Forty foreigners have bought private properties in the upmarket Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in Tangerang since the government passed legislation in 1996 that allows foreigners to buy property in Indonesia, an executive ...
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Hunger strike ends after a day

Hunger strike ends after a day MEDAN, North Sumatra: Lasmaria Simatupang stopped her hunger strike on Friday after suffering stomach problems, Antara reported.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Confronting the past

Confronting the past Although South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation (Commission) report has got bogged down in legalities and Archbishop Desmond Tutu despairs at the actions taken against the commission he chaired, it would be wrong to write off the exercise as a failure.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Village chief election protested

Village chief election protested TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of residents of Ketapang village in Mauk district went to the Tangerang regency's office on Thursday to protest the removal of their choice candidate from the race for village chief.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Govt to ease repayment terms for ailing banks

Govt to ease repayment terms for ailing banks JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto confirmed on Friday the government would ease repayment terms for central bank liquidity support used by troubled banks to stay afloat.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Thoughts on language planning

Thoughts on language planningBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): The development of Bahasa Indonesia since 1928 has encountered a great number of obstacles. One of the obvious is reflected in the conflict to develop the lexicon of this language.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/JSX and SSX set to merge in April

JSX and SSX set to merge in April JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) are expected to conclude their merger plan in April next year after the former's shareholders approved the plan in an extraordinary meeting on Friday.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Saefuddin remarks on Megawati

Saefuddin remarks on Megawati With reference to a letter by Masli Arman published on Oct. 28, 1998, I would strongly contest Masli Arman's notion that the remarks by State Minister for Food and Horticulture Prof. Dr. A.M. Saefuddin were made with good intention.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Police probe arson at station

Police probe arson at station BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The police have promised to probe the recent burning of a police station in Pagelaran, Tanggamus regency, and seek trial for those responsible.Antara quoted chief detective Lt. Col.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Twilite Orchestra launches album feting national songs

Twilite Orchestra launches album feting national songs JAKARTA (JP): Twilite Orchestra conductor Addie M.S. bowed his head and stretched his cheeks with the palms of his hands, as if cowering from a scolding or terribly ashamed of something he had done.There was none of that.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Halloween tradition has Druid origins

Halloween tradition has Druid origins JAKARTA (JP): Halloween parties are celebrated here not only by expatriates but also by locals. Halloween, the festival of the dead, might have a scary history but it is surely full of fun.
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Sat, 31 Oct 1998

JP/Protests, counter protests continue over Hindu slur

Protests, counter protests continue over Hindu slur JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Hindus in Bali and hundreds of Moslems in Jakarta staged on Friday separate demonstrations. The first group blasted State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M.
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