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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Three Japanese questioned

Three Japanese questioned SEMARANG: Immigration officials here have been questioning three Japanese tourists who took part in an antinuclear demonstration in nearby Jepara on Sunday.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/WB to loan $26.8m to RI

WB to loan $26.8m to RI JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has approved a $26.8-million loan for the Sulawesi agricultural area development project to help alleviate poverty in the province.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Santika secures foreign loans to build new hotel

Santika secures foreign loans to build new hotel JAKARTA (JP): PT Hotel Santika Nusajaya, the property division of media giant Kompas Gramedia Group, has secured loans from a number of foreign lending institutions to construct a four-star hotel in Central Jakarta.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Resources to lead RI's non-oil export drive: Hartarto

Resources to lead RI's non-oil export drive: Hartarto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's resource-based industries will remain the backbone of the country's non-oil exports in years to come, a senior minister said.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Zafy Albert in Bali

Zafy Albert in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Madagascar President Zafy Albert arrived here yesterday for a one-day unofficial visit to the famed tourist island.Albert's entourage, which includes his wife Therese Augustine Zafi, was welcomed by Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka and local Army chief Brig. Gen.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Religious radio stations question new bill

Religious radio stations question new bill JAKARTA (JP): Private radio stations belonging to religious groups are questioning a government-sponsored broadcasting bill and its attempt to regulate their programming.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Violent youth

Violent youth A recent edition of Scientific American had in its brief reports reference to various studies that indicate a strong link between violent aggressive behavior in adolescents and high blood lead levels.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Democratization through evolution possible: Gus Dur

Democratization through evolution possible: Gus Dur SEMARANG (JP): A Moslem scholar says it is possible to achieve an open and democratic society, the nation's founding fathers' ultimate dream, without changing the structure of the state.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Thesis writing aids students

Thesis writing aids studentsBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): One question being widely discussed these days is whether or not university students should be required to write a thesis paper at the end of their studies.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/WB approves $19m park loan

WB approves $19m park loan JAKARTA: The World Bank has approved a US$19.1 million loan to support the Indonesian government's effort to preserve the Kerinci Seblat national park in Sumatra.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/End to thesis requirement sets us one step back

End to thesis requirement sets us one step backBy Jennie Siat JAKARTA (JP): The recent decision of two major education institutions to drop the prerequisite of writing a thesis as part of a degree conferral has astonished many people.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: OngJP/ObyHAPPY BIRTHDAY: Prominent historian Onghokham (center) raises his hand before cutting his birthday cake. Ong's 63th birthday was celebrated by his closest friends including lawyer Adnan Buyung Nasution (left) and House member Sabam Sirait (third from right).
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/21 foreigners to be deported for various violations

21 foreigners to be deported for various violations JAKARTA (JP): City Police have asked for the deportation of a total of 21 foreigners of various nationalities for a variety of document violations here over a period of 10 months.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Organda objects to non-AC bus removal

Organda objects to non-AC bus removal JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Land Transportation Owners Association, Organda, is against the idea of eliminating non-AC Patas express buses, saying that its members may go bankrupt if the idea is converted into an official decision.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/BII Plaza's 2nd tower completed

BII Plaza's 2nd tower completed JAKARTA (JP): A ceremony at BII Plaza, which was held on Monday, marked the completion of the top floor of the 36-story skyscraper.The construction of the second tower at BII Plaza, located on Jl.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/'Priok residents must leave'

'Priok residents must leave' JAKARTA (JP): The operation to clear Jl. Agung Karya VI in North Jakarta will continue to make way for a water pipeline project, a public order official said yesterday.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Real estate

Real estate We are writing concerning an advertisement on May 7, 1996 in The Jakarta Post by PT Pudjiadi Prestige Ltd. promoting its luxury Senopati Apartments.The ad reads: "Mum's apple pie always tastes great after I've finished my homework and Dad tries never to be late for dinner.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Growth, crime and violence

Growth, crime and violence What state is our social picture in? This is a question that needs to be asked with increasing frequency as our economic development efforts proceed with intensifying speed. It is a question that emerges with greater intensity every time a violent incident occurs.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/1983-1993 a critical period in RI's financial history

1983-1993 a critical period in RI's financial history Financial Sector Deregulation, Banking Development and Monetary Policy The Indonesian Experience 1983-1993 Binhadi Published by Indonesian Bankers Institute, 1995 Pp XXXIV + 540 JAKARTA (JP): From the years 1983 to 1993, no less than ...
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Pakuwon Jati to build a new shopping center

Pakuwon Jati to build a new shopping center SURABAYA, East Java (JP): A publicly-listed property developer, PT Pakuwon Jati, got its shareholders's approval to build a new shopping center here with a total investment of Rp 248 billion (US$105.8 million).
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Customer asks for status of blocked bank account

Customer asks for status of blocked bank account JAKARTA (JP): A customer of the Standard Chartered Bank here has asked the authorities to immediately explain the status of her account of Rp 1 billion which was blocked by the bank four months ago."We need clarification.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Poor facility

Poor facility I am writing to sympathize with Wiwik Damayanti, who told us in her letter of May 5 in The Jakarta Post of her bad experience at the car parking facilities of Hero, Maskumambang.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Independent poll watchdog secures strong support

Independent poll watchdog secures strong support JAKARTA (JP): Despite the government's rejection of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP), the group has secured strong support from five major student groups.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Tembaga Mulia's profits drop 85%

Tembaga Mulia's profits drop 85% JAKARTA (JP): PT Tembaga Mulia Semanan, a publicly-listed copper rod manufacturer, reported an 85 percent drop in its net profits to Rp 1.1 billion (US$469,684) last year, in spite of a substantial increase in its sales revenues.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/2,500 pills seized

2,500 pills seized PEKANBARU, Riau: The police have arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized 2,500 stimulant pills called rehypnol.Riau police chief Col. Moch. Maliki Sudirja said yesterday that the suspects were arrested during a drug transaction.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Officials told not to hide zoning plans

Officials told not to hide zoning plans JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday called on government officials to publicly expose national zoning plans in order to avoid people manipulating the plans for personal profit.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Banks urged to favor cheap house developers

Banks urged to favor cheap house developers JAKARTA (JP): Banks should not tighten lending to low-cost house developers in need of financial facilities, the chairman of developers' association said.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches

South Korean cup selections stun RI badminton coaches JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's surprising doubles partnerships in both the Thomas and Uber Cups will pose a dangerous threat to Indonesia, national coaches warn.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/German journalist to hold exhibition

German journalist to hold exhibition JAKARTA (JP): A photograpic exhibition entitled Nostalgia by German photographer Andre Gelpke is to be held at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, from tomorrow to May 23.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Film, music and art at Jakfest '96

Film, music and art at Jakfest '96 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Promotion Board will hold an international festival of arts and culture from May 20 to May 26.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/An Indonesian angle

An Indonesian angle I refer to the correspondence on visas.Most countries require visas for entry, even Indonesia, to stop unwanted persons from countries lower on the development scale from entering and possibly overstaying their welcome.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite

Indriyani's records lift Indonesia into world's elite JAKARTA (JP): Just like the young teenager David who saved his people after years of despair, Sri Indriyani snatched herself world laurels that has put Indonesia into weight lifting's elite.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Prostitutes want trade union

Prostitutes want trade union JAKARTA (JP): The government is upset about the planned establishment of a trade union for some 200 prostitutes in the Silir red-light district in Surakarta, Central Java."The plan is irritating," said Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng on Monday.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Clarification

Clarification I was very surprised to learn from your newspaper on Monday, May 6, 1996 that I did not respond to repeated requests for comments.In fact, I did not refuse to make any comments nor give an explanation concerning our company's appointment to have a meeting with your Managing Editor.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Only 200 Javanese eagles left

Only 200 Javanese eagles left JAKARTA (JP): There are only about 200 Javanese eagles left in Indonesia, Director General of Nature Preservation and Forest Protection Soemarsono, said on Monday.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Milk import ratio continues

Milk import ratio continues JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to continue applying an import-ratio policy of 1:2.4 for milk products for the first semester of this year.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons

1996 rice production may reach 51.16m tons JAKARTA (JP): The government is optimistic that Indonesia will be able to achieve its target for this year's rice production of 51.16 million tons, a 2.6 percent increase over the 49.86 million tons reached last year.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Game Show: Fun House 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 TV Drama: Lutung Kasarung 3:30 TV Series: Roseanne 4:05 TV Drama: Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang 4:30 Documentary Film: Madura 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:00 News: ...
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Govt still controling PTP Agrintara

Govt still controling PTP Agrintara JAKARTA (JP): The debut of state plantation companies in developing downstream industries through their jointly-owned PTP Agrintara seem to be beset with government intervention, cost overruns and project delays and questionable deals.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Obituary

Obituary Sadjarwo Djarwonagoro, minister of agriculture during the Old Order administration of President Sukarno, died of heart failure in Jakarta on Monday. He was 78 years old.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Media and democracy

Media and democracy The House of Representatives this week began debating the long-awaited Bill on Broadcasting, a bill this nation urgently needs to provide a legal framework for the broadcasting industry.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/On noise pollution

On noise pollution The house in which we live is part of a complex that surrounds the old Pertamina assembly hall, now known as Gedung Wanita Patra.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Minimum wage

Minimum wage I would like to give some comments on regional minimum wage and overtime pay. The Manpower Ministry's decision Kep. 72/Men/1984 concerning overtime pay should be obeyed by employers.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Late paper

Late paper As a result of problems at our printing shop, many of our Jakarta readers received their copies of The Jakarta Post late. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Eddy Tansil escapes from prison

Eddy Tansil escapes from prison JAKARTA (JP): A bearded Eddy Tansil walked out of the Cipinang penitentiary with a new hairdo on Saturday night, but his escape was brought to the attention of Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman just yesterday.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Project aid for telecoms

Project aid for telecoms JAKARTA (JP): PT Aria West International has signed an agreement with four leading arrangers to raise US$615 million in project finance facilities to finance the establishment of 500,000 telephone lines in West Java.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/RI to preserve local cultures

RI to preserve local cultures YOGYAKARTA (JP): Experts warned against the rapid flow of modernization "swallowing up" traditional cultures here, calling for "a management of culture with a vision".
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Government calls for restraint in wake of protests

Government calls for restraint in wake of protests JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday appealed to all parties, including the university students who have taken to the streets these past two weeks, to refrain from engaging in any activities that could disturb peace and order.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Pramindo wins certificate

Pramindo wins certificate JAKARTA (JP): PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, a joint venture between France Telecom, the Astra Group and two other local partners, yesterday received its inter-connection test certificate in Medan, North Sumatra.
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Wed, 08 May 1996

JP/Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient'

Sentence for trigger-happy soldiers said 'too lenient' SURABAYA (JP): Relatives of the four Madurese shot dead while protesting against a government project in 1993 are unhappy with the punishment meted out to the trigger-happy soldiers.
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