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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/PKB, PPP warn against poll sabotage

PKB, PPP warn against poll sabotage SEMARANG (JP): Leading Muslim parties the National Awakening Party (PKB) and the United Development Party (PPP) warned on Thursday that certain groups intend to thwart the coming general election.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Four Koreans die on ship

Four Koreans die on ship CILACAP, Central Java: At least four South Korean nationals, crewmen of MV Am Nok Gong have died, while 19 others were found in a serious condition aboard the ship.Cilacap Police chief Lt. Col. F.R.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/'RCTI' to air 16 F1 races

'RCTI' to air 16 F1 races JAKARTA (JP): The private TV network RCTI will broadcast live and delayed Formula One races from 16 countries and cities, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.Linda Wahyudi said that RCTI was given the rights to broadcast live all the 16 races.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/German universities ready to educate Indonesians

German universities ready to educate IndonesiansBy Lena Rosenthal JAKARTA (JP): In these times of rapid globalization of the world's markets, international experience has become one of the top qualifications for job applicants, raising the number of students seeking to study abroad.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Patients deserve better meal, councilors say

Patients deserve better meal, councilors say JAKARTA (JP): City councilors expressed concern on Thursday over the slight increase in the meal allowance at public institutions in the city from Rp 2,000 per patient per day at present to Rp 3,000 per patient in the 1999/2000 city draft budget.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Cable theft disrupts telephone services

Cable theft disrupts telephone services JAKARTA (JP): A segment of an underground telephone cable under a bridge on Jl.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/BSD foreign investors determined to stay

BSD foreign investors determined to stay JAKARTA (JP): Foreign companies are determined to maintain their estimated Rp 600 billion total investment in the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing and business complex in Tangerang, an executive at PT BSD said on Thursday.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Indonesia needs to own up to past sins: Anderson

Indonesia needs to own up to past sins: Anderson JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians need to own up to the killings and other brutality committed against their own people during the 32 years of President Soeharto's rule, leading Indonesianist Benedict Anderson of Cornell University said on Thursday.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Questioning Habibie unnecessary: Akbar

Questioning Habibie unnecessary: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): The government dismissed on Thursday a demand for the House of Representatives to quiz President B.J. Habibie over a phone conversation he allegedly had with Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Religious leaders' help sought

Religious leaders' help sought JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie called on religious leaders on Thursday to help ease tensions, end unrest and restore harmony among people of different faiths.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Investors to submit final bid on Aneka Tambang soon

Investors to submit final bid on Aneka Tambang soon JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to receive final binding bids from investors interested in acquiring a stake in the state- owned mining company, PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) next week, a minister said.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/U.S. supports 'free and fair RI elections'

U.S. supports 'free and fair RI elections' JAKARTA (JP): Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said on Thursday that her country fully supports a fair and peaceful election in Indonesia, and hinted it would not support a specific candidate.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/German quartet looks at death from two different angles

German quartet looks at death from two different anglesBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Death ... submit to it gracefully and eternal rest will be yours. Resist it and you will kick the bucket in a most horrible manner.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Justice Minister Muladi urges creditors to settle feuds locally

Justice Minister Muladi urges creditors to settle feuds locally JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi advised Indonesian creditors on Thursday to respect the country's judicial system and settle disputes with debtors in domestic courts.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Teachers need 'psychological training'

Teachers need 'psychological training' JAKARTA (JP): Schools whose students are frequently involved in street brawls were urged on Thursday to intensify psychological training courses for their teachers to enable them to handle problematic students.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Who are the provocateurs?

Who are the provocateurs? Recently, we heard often the word "provocateurs", mostly said by a person who has huge power and authority in this country. Still we never understand exactly who the provocateurs are.There is too much violence in this country, from Aceh to Irian Jaya.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Social safety net seen 'as charity, burden'

Social safety net seen 'as charity, burden' JAKARTA (JP): Many recipients of the social safety net funds see the aid program as charity, which is creating a new sense of dependency, a social researcher said.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 4, 1999: ------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Wiranto says he already passed up chance for power

Wiranto says he already passed up chance for power JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto revealed on Thursday that former president Soeharto conferred extraordinary powers upon him to quell mounting unrest last year.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Two men mobbed to death for robbery

Two men mobbed to death for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Two men were mobbed to death by angry residents of Semanan in Kalideres, West Jakarta late Wednesday as they were caught red-handed attempting to rob an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver of his motorbike, an official said on Thursday.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Students groups demand Wiranto's resignation

Students groups demand Wiranto's resignation JAKARTA (JP): Student groups in several cities staged rallies on Thursday demanding Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto's resignation over the uncurbed violence in Maluku that has so far claimed the lives of at least 166 people.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Traffic accidents underestimated

Traffic accidents underestimated YOGYAKARTA : A transportation expert said that the number of road accidents every year is probably much higher than official estimates, with 10 accidents for every two recorded ones.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Rice import plan will be shelved, Bulog promises

Rice import plan will be shelved, Bulog promises JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) said on Thursday it would reschedule deliveries of rice to be imported this year to ease pressures on the price of locally produced rice.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/48 parties eligible to contest election

48 parties eligible to contest election JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday that 48 political parties had passed the Team of Eleven's screening and were qualified to contest the June 7 general elections.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Daily receives bomb threat

Daily receives bomb threat BANDUNG, West Java: The office of the popular daily Pikiran Rakyat received a telephoned bomb threat at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. All employees were evacuated after an operator received a call saying a bomb would explode at 8 p.m.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Euphoria of number

Euphoria of number The Team of Eleven, the verification committee tasked with determining the eligibility of poll contestants, did not surprise anyone on Thursday when it announced the 48 political parties meeting all criteria to contest the June general election.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Marines arrival brings clam to troubled Ambon

Marines arrival brings clam to troubled Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Deployment of a marine battalion brought a semblance of calm to the Maluku capital of Ambon on Thursday after weeks of clashes which have killed more than 160 people, police and witnesses said.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Water Boy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Firelight 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Hard Rain 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 An American Werewolf in Paris 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Stepmom ...
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Bekasi farmers seek proper compensation for their land

Bekasi farmers seek proper compensation for their land BEKASI (JP): A group of some 100 people went to the office of the Bekasi Regency on Thursday morning to demand compensation for 200 hectares of land which they say was appropriated by the regency in 1983.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Tangerang crab fishermen net profits in crisis

Tangerang crab fishermen net profits in crisis TANGERANG (JP): The country's prolonged economic crisis is not an abject nightmare for all low-income people.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/University entrance system lacking

University entrance system lackingIwan Pranoto BANDUNG (JP): In Indonesia, most high school graduates plan to continue their studies. The first choice for the majority of these students is a state university. However, among the state universities, there are two "leagues".
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Conversion rates

Conversion rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 4, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Global indexes

Global indexes Close Date Net Changes 1 Day 1999 New York (DJIA) 9275.88 3/3 - 21.73 -0.23% +1.03% London (FTSE 100) 6044.60 3/4 - 3.70 -0.06% +2.76% Tokyo (Nikkei 225) 14183.45 3/4 +13.09 +0.09% +2.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Sex calls scare students of junior high schools

Sex calls scare students of junior high schools JAKARTA (JP): A rash of bizarre obscene phone calls has targeted at least 60 students at two state junior high schools in the capital, an official said on Thursday.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/RI plywood exports fall 35% due to tardy market

RI plywood exports fall 35% due to tardy market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood and other wood panel exports fell by 35 percent in 1998 to US$2.5 billion due to a sluggish overseas market, the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) said on Tuesday.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Perseverance key to riches

Perseverance key to riches At present, we do not hear or read about skyrocketing prices of daily basic commodities such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, etc. Yet, I dare say that many people raised their eyebrows when they saw on TV that one kilogram of red chilies costs Rp 30,000.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Andrian to defend IBF title

Andrian to defend IBF title JAKARTA (JP): International Boxing Federation Intercontinental bantamweight champion Andrian Kaspari from Indonesia will defend his title in a match here on Friday against South African Marinki Booi."This will be my first encounter with South African boxing.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Zhu's patience tried as reforms held up

Zhu's patience tried as reforms held upBy Andrew Browne BEIJING (Reuters): China's Zhu Rongji is used to snapping his fingers and getting results, so the past year must have tested his notoriously thin patience.And the next 12 months are likely to be even more frustrating.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/China trade may end the regional crisis blues

China trade may end the regional crisis bluesBy Edward Neilan BANGKOK (JP): China trade may be the engine of recovery for Southeast Asia's devastated economies, still reeling from what they see as Western-imposed globalization formulas.Start with Thailand.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 8:30 TV Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Parties eligible for elections

Parties eligible for elections 1. Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP), United Development Party2. Partai Golongan Karya (Golkar), Functional Group Party3. Partai Demokrasi Indonesia (PDI), Indonesian Democratic Party4.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Dozen injured in violent clash between students and troops

Dozen injured in violent clash between students and troops JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of students, three photographers and one reporter were injured in violent clashes between protesting students and security personnel in Central Jakarta on Thursday afternoon.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Lufthansa expects Indonesia to take off

Lufthansa expects Indonesia to take off JAKARTA (JP): Lufthansa German Airlines' vice president for Asia and the Pacific Manfred Reimer said here on Thursday that business prospects in Indonesia remained promising despite the current economic crisis.
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Fri, 05 Mar 1999

JP/Government introduces new lending agency to help SMEs

Government introduces new lending agency to help SMEs JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng announced on Thursday the establishment of a finance institution designed to provide cheap financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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