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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Care needed in choosing franchises

Care needed in choosing franchises JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian entrepreneurs interested in opening foreign franchise businesses must be very selective in choosing franchisers, a marketing executive has said.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Krakatau festival targets tourists

Krakatau festival targets tourists BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: This month's Krakatau Festival is expected to draw 2,000 foreign tourists to the shores of Southern Lampung, an official said.Some 500 foreigners have confirmed their attendance to the festival, which is planned for Aug. 22 through Aug.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Head reveals secret of SMUN 8's success

Head reveals secret of SMUN 8's successBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): SMUN 8 Principal Elida Agoes unveiled Saturday why her senior high school is a cut above other government-run schools in Jakarta.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Sam Nujumo 'crowned' as king of a Batak tribe

Sam Nujumo 'crowned' as king of a Batak tribe PARAPAT, North Sumatra (JP): Visiting Namibian President Sam Nujumo was crowned King of a Batak tribe here yesterday in a traditional ceremony on the shore of Lake Toba.Accompanied by State Minister of Administrative Reform T.B.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Who said colonialism was dead?

Who said colonialism was dead? A certain sign of Indonesia's independence day's approach is The Jakarta Post's Your Letters section bursting with missives on the subject of colonialism. This year proves no exception.Colonialism was a fact.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Supreme Court to get four new justices, says Sarwata

Supreme Court to get four new justices, says Sarwata CIPAYUNG, West Java (JP): Four new Supreme Court justices will be installed on Aug. 20, Chief Justice Sarwata said here Saturday.Sarwata said the four new justices would fill positions left vacant by people who had died or retired.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/The importance of English

The importance of English I am 61 years old, retired and have been teaching English for more than 30 years and have no doubts about the importance of the English language, especially for our children's future in the globalization and free trade era.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Another alleged criminal shot dead in S. Jakarta

Another alleged criminal shot dead in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead Saturday a man believed to have been involved in a series of thefts at several South Jakarta shopping centers.South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Games financial problems 'overcome'

Games financial problems 'overcome' JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said Saturday in Jambi that the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizing committee does not face any more financial problems to stage the event or groom athletes.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Bogus police nabbed

Bogus police nabbed JAKARTA (JP): A high school student was arrested Saturday for wearing police uniform and extorting money from truck drivers on Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Hotel Mulia not Atlit Hotel

Hotel Mulia not Atlit Hotel With reference to The Jakarta Post's front page photograph, August 1.In order to ensure that Post readers are presented with factual information, we would like to clarify that the reported fire at the "Atlit Hotel" was actually Hotel Mulia (still under construction) ...

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Megawati stays realistic over High Court verdict

Megawati stays realistic over High Court verdict JAKARTA (JP): The deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, said Saturday she was happy with the Jakarta High Court's verdict ordering a lower court to hear her case against her rivals in the party.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Mandela's letter sent to the wrong embassy

Mandela's letter sent to the wrong embassy JAKARTA (JP): The mystery over the snail's pace of South African President Nelson Mandela's letter to President Soeharto was solved yesterday when it was revealed the letter had been sent to the Portuguese embassy instead of the Indonesian embassy in ...

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Better U.S.-Iran ties no longer just a dream

Better U.S.-Iran ties no longer just a dreamBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): There is a tide turning in the affairs of Iran, the land of megalomaniacal mullahs, passionate Islamic fundamentalism and secret nuclear bomb research where America's proven role as the Great Satan is an inviolable text ...

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Reaction mixed to proposal on deputy governors

Reaction mixed to proposal on deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): Political observers have questioned the need for the city to have four deputy governors as the municipality has recently proposed to the central government.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Hockey field to be ready by September

Hockey field to be ready by September JAKARTA (JP): The hockey field under construction at the Senayan Sports Complex is expected to be completed by the end of August.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Europe's resistance against Hitler

Europe's resistance against Hitler I am writing in reply to RB Sawrey-Cookson's delusion (July 26) that the British single-handedly won World War II. Such obscene nationalism is undeserving of response, but I shall force myself from the fact of sheer boredom.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/22 military officers netted at nightspots

22 military officers netted at nightspots JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-two military personal and hundreds of civilians were arrested during routine weekend police raids on night spots and red light districts in East and North Jakarta.The chief of the On-the-alert Unit City Police Directorate, Col.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Police get clues in case of murdered officer

Police get clues in case of murdered officer JAKARTA (JP): Police investigating the death of mobile brigade officer First Sgt. Witono have uncovered several clues after questioning witnesses and reconstructing the murder.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Three securities houses get margin trading permit

Three securities houses get margin trading permit JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has licensed three securities companies -- PT Putra Saridaya Persada, PT Anekareksa Securities and PT Panin Securities to start margin trading.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Stolen mobile phone

Stolen mobile phone I would like to share my experience with readers and remind them not to leave valuable belongings such as mobile phones, purses or bags unattended while dining in a hotel cafe or anywhere else.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/What's new in the fast-developing PC world?

What's new in the fast-developing PC world?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It seems that soon we may no longer be able to measure time based on the conventional systems, such as hours, days, weeks, months and years.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Current monetary policy expected to be maintained

Current monetary policy expected to be maintained JAKARTA (JP): The current monetary policy will remain for the foreseeable future even though there will be cabinet changes next year, according to a senior economist.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita untuk Anda 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Silvan 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 Teenagers' ...

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Stay out presidential campaign: Amien Rais

Stay out presidential campaign: Amien Rais JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem organization Muhammadiyah warned its members Saturday against campaigning for either Presidential or Vice Presidential candidates ahead of the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next March.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Mulia hotel to open next month

Mulia hotel to open next month JAKARTA (JP): Mulia Group, a growing diversified business group with several publicly-listed subsidiaries, will open its first five-star hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta, next month.The 27-floor Hotel Mulia Senayan on Jl.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Cable makers urged to improve quality

Cable makers urged to improve quality JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Electric Cable Manufacturers Association (APKABEL) believes upgrading quality of local cables is the only choice in ending the dominance of imported cables in the domestic market.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Golkar promotion tactics criticized

Golkar promotion tactics criticized SEMARANG (JP): Legislators and scholars decried yesterday the Central Java governor's decision to promote district chiefs in whose areas Golkar recorded more than 90 percent of the vote in the May election.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Garfield

GarfieldDue to delivery problems, Garfield will not appear today. We apologize for any disappointment.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Siamese twin separated

Siamese twin separated JAKARTA (JP): The Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital has successfully separated a Siamese twin.Sofyan Ismael, head of the operation team, told the press Friday that the operation was conducted in one hour forty minutes and involved the participation of 40 doctors.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Investors still concerned over currencies woes

Investors still concerned over currencies woes JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are predicted to remain under pressure this week because of investor concern over the domino effect on the Indonesian rupiah of the fall in the region's currencies.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Airport closed due to smoke

Airport closed due to smoke PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Tjilik Riwut airport here was closed yesterday due to thick smoke, forcing the cancellation of 16 scheduled flights.The airport's chief administrator, Ichwanul Idrus, said it would be closed indefinitely until visibility improved.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Telkom launches better services contest

Telkom launches better services contest JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom, the state telephone company, is holding a competition for communities in South Jakarta to maintain public phones.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Regent Hotel: Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta: - Garden Terrace: Indonesia's Top Musicians, Friday and Saturday,, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Pool Side: Sahata Vocal Group, Saturday, 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/A violent capital

A violent capital The loss of a single police officer, whose task is to serve and protect the public, is a tragic loss for society.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Activists rebuke govt over July 27 riots probe stance

Activists rebuke govt over July 27 riots probe stance JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists strongly rebuked yesterday the government's recent public statement that the controversy over the July 27, 1996 riots here should stop.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/STPDN graduate injured in brawl

STPDN graduate injured in brawl BANDUNG, West Java: Two students and a security guard of the state-run School for Home Administration (STPDN) in Jatinangor, West Java, were injured in an alleged brawl at their campus Friday.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/W. Sumatra sued for Rp 1.1b

W. Sumatra sued for Rp 1.1b PADANG, W. Sumatra: Farmers from Pematang Jaya in Padang Pariaman are suing the West Sumatra administration for Rp 1 billion (US$385,000) for allowing a destructive mining activity near their village, Antara said.

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Mon, 04 Aug 1997

JP/Jakarta Performing Arts Market opens at TIM

Jakarta Performing Arts Market opens at TIMBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The rhythmical beats of emme drums from the Komoro tribe of Mimika in Irian Jaya marked the Friday night opening of Jakarta Performing Arts Market 1997, at the Ismail Marzuki Art Center.

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