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39 articles.
Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Many ad firms may go bust next year

Many ad firms may go bust next year JAKARTA (JP): Many advertising companies, particularly small and medium operations, may be forced to close their doors in the recession forecast for next year, an analyst has warned.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/DNA tests to be used in abortion inquiry

DNA tests to be used in abortion inquiry JAKARTA (JP): DNA tests will be conducted on several women to determine if they are the mothers of 11 aborted babies and fetuses found dumped in North Jakarta last month, City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata announced Saturday.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Man found dead after inhaling poisonous gas

Man found dead after inhaling poisonous gas JAKARTA (JP): A man was found dead in an underground gasoline tank at a public gas station on Jl. Meruya Ilir in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, early yesterday morning.Police are still investigating the death of Abdul Hanan, 38.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Grenfell pulls out of Makindo

Grenfell pulls out of Makindo JAKARTA (JP): Makindo's president Gunawan Yusuf confirmed Saturday that Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Indonesia had pulled out from being the main underwriter of his company's initial public offering.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Elevate faith

Elevate faith I read with interest a letter by Mr. Iwan Sudarmanto several weeks ago in The Jakarta Post, regarding the subject of non- denominational faith, or Kepercayaan.In fact, non-denominational faith probably forms the core belief of most Indonesians.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/20-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing Canadian

20-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing Canadian JAKARTA (JP): A 20-year-old man who allegedly killed his Canadian brother-in-law after learning that the victim frequently assaulted his sister, was arrested yesterday morning.A police team, led by Cilandak Police Chief Capt.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Sailor dies in drunken brawl

Sailor dies in drunken brawl JAKARTA (JP): A sailor of a Japanese vessel was allegedly beaten to death with broken beer bottles by his drunken friends in Kalibaru, North Jakarta, yesterday.The victim was identified as Samuel Mantiri, 33, of Lajangiru, Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Jakarta Police urged to continue improving

Jakarta Police urged to continue improving JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has called on the Jakarta Police to keep improving performance and professionalism despite its lack of personnel, funds and facilities.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/RI to send six boxers to Asian Games

RI to send six boxers to Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association will send six boxers to the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December next year.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Comics

Comics Due to technical difficulties we regret to inform readers that we cannot publish Ferd'nand today.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Dagadu attracts business with local humor

Dagadu attracts business with local humorBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians know of Twilite Orchestra, one of the more popular orchestras here led by young composer Adie M.S., whose performance in various events is respectfully appreciated by its audience.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Stock prices likely to remain volatile

Stock prices likely to remain volatile JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain volatile this week due to persistent anxiety over a weakening rupiah against the U.S. dollar, securities analysts and brokers said.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/City speeds up process of 63,000 land titles

City speeds up process of 63,000 land titles JAKARTA (JP): The National Land Agency (BPN) will speed up the processing of some 63,000 land certificates in 12 of Jakarta's subdistricts, an official said over the weekend.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Assembly's synchronizing team to meet today

Assembly's synchronizing team to meet today JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly will convene a synchronizing team today to resolve 20 unsettled issues left over from the regular sessions to deliberate the draft 1998/2003 State Policy Guidelines.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Play on Marsinah banned in Bandung

Play on Marsinah banned in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): Playwright Ratna Sarumpaet condemned the police banning of a play about the life of slain labor activist Marsinah shortly before it was about to be staged here Saturday.It was the second time in two weeks that the monologue play had been banned.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Asia will survive with realistic economic policies

Asia will survive with realistic economic policies International Monetary Fund chief Michel Camdessus spoke to Southeast Asian business leaders in Kuala Lumpur last week. The following article is based on his speech. This is the first of two articles.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Howard's bluff

Howard's bluff Australia's treatment of its Aborigines has always been one of the few blots on its human rights record.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Society needs more time for democracy: Observers

Society needs more time for democracy: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers noted here over the weekend that both the government and society at large would have to mature further before democratization could occur in the country.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Sudomo lauds Soeharto's action in Jamsostek case

Sudomo lauds Soeharto's action in Jamsostek case BANDUNG, West Java (JP): The announcement that President Soeharto will personally oversee the use of PT Jamsostek's funds has gained a positive response from observers, but they said it does not bode well on the credibility of his aides.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/RI diplomacy hangs high hopes on ICWA

RI diplomacy hangs high hopes on ICWABy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Those who have been longing for a breakthrough in Indonesian diplomacy must welcome the establishment of the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA) with great enthusiasm.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Former Navy chiefs attend ceremony

Former Navy chiefs attend ceremony SURABAYA: Five former Navy commanders were present at a ceremony marking the 52nd Indonesian Fleet Day here Saturday.The five retired admirals -- Soebyakto, R. Kasenda, Sudomo, M. Romli dam M.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Something is cooking at Nestl Indonesia

Something is cooking at Nestl IndonesiaBy Sona Vora Blessing JAKARTA (JP): There is perhaps hardly a household or family in Indonesia that hasn't tried one of Nestle's many products.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Diego Menendez, an Argentinean in Indonesia, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, daily at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 23.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Compaq takes notebook expandability to new height

Compaq takes notebook expandability to new heightBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If we look at the notebook arena today, we will find that basically there are three players leading the game: Compaq, IBM and Toshiba.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Latief's responsibility

Latief's responsibility As expected all along, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief finally reported to President Soeharto on the public uproar over use of Jamsostek state social security insurance funds, the widely discussed scandal.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Airlines use gimmicks to lure more passengers

Airlines use gimmicks to lure more passengersBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Several overseas airlines serving Indonesia have launched gimmicks ranging from price discounts to special packages to attract passengers in the dwindling market.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Siberut island

Siberut island Not long ago I visited the island of Siberut, an island near Padang, West Sumatra. Meeting the Mentawai and learning about their way of life is probably the best experience I had during my travels through Indonesia.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Nirwana Bali operates, controversy forgotten

Nirwana Bali operates, controversy forgottenBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda TABANAN, BALI (JP): Controversy was forgotten as the Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication Joop Ave officially opened Nirwana Bali Resort, Bali's first integrated resort, last month.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Foreign officials visit provinces

Foreign officials visit provinces MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Thirty-two senior officials from various developing countries started their four day-visit here Saturday to learn about Indonesia's family planning program.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Bechtel develops human resources for expansion

Bechtel develops human resources for expansion JAKARTA (JP): Engineering and construction company Bechtel of the United States sees the improvement of local human resources as an important factor in its continued expansion in Indonesia.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Journalist murder investigation resumes

Journalist murder investigation resumes JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta Police Chief Col. Bani Siswono revealed that Sgt. Maj.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Christmas goodwill at Plaza Senayan

Christmas goodwill at Plaza Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Plaza Senayan plans to invite orphans and handicapped children in the city to celebrate Christmas Day with a special lunch and enjoy the festive season at the plaza every Monday beginning today.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Thief tries to escape arrest

Thief tries to escape arrest JAKARTA (JP): A man tried to escape arrest yesterday after he allegedly stole a Rp 3 million (US$750) handbag at Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta.Doni, in his 20s, escaped from security guards' custody as they tried to hand the suspect over to police.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Lead pollution, a big problem

Lead pollution, a big problem We refer to the letter 'Danger lurking everywhere' (Dec. 2, 1997) by Mr. Soegih Arto.I very much appreciate that finally somebody is tackling the subject.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/India takes 1st round lead in Johnnie Walker

India takes 1st round lead in Johnnie Walker CIMANGGIS, West Java (JP): Defending champion India, represented by players from the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, overcame heat and humidity yesterday to take the first round lead in the prestigious amateur Johnnie Walker International Club Championship ...
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Empowered diplomacy

Empowered diplomacy Interest in the formal inauguration of the Indonesian Council on World Affairs failed to reverberate beyond the walls of the ballroom of the Borobudur Inter-Continental Hotel last week.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Forcing children into adulthood

Forcing children into adulthoodFrom Berita YudhaI have recently seen several episodes of a children's television program aired by one of the private TV stations: Ciluk...Ba... (peekaboo). The presenter is also in her childhood.
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Waktu 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Pencegahan Dini Kanker Payudara 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports 6:00 News: ...
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Mon, 08 Dec 1997

JP/Killer crocodile caught and killed

Killer crocodile caught and killed SAMARINDA, E. Kalimantan: A six-meter-long crocodile (Crocodilus Porosus) which is believed to have killed a villager by the Kayan River a fortnight ago, was caught Saturday.
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