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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Soeharto may have found his `match'

Soeharto may have found his `match' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, Indonesia's long-time leader who has ruled almost unopposed, may have finally found his match.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Gullit look-alike

Gullit look-alike MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Local hairdressers around the Senggigi Beach have found a new and very profitable business -- hair-braiding tourists to look like Ruud Gullit, the Dutch soccer star.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Alternative for school drop outs

Alternative for school drop outs BANDUNG, West Java: The local authority is offering an alternative to primary school graduates who cannot be accommodated at junior high schools.Governor R.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Ismail Hasan, Matori urged to step down

Ismail Hasan, Matori urged to step down JAKARTA (JP): A vocal legislator from the United Development Party (PPP) says that party chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum and secretary general Matori Abdul Djalil should step down and make way for others to run the party.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Lampung suffers brain drain

Lampung suffers brain drain BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Young people living in the province prefer other regions over their hometowns for trying their luck in the workplace.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/U.S. embassy official in East Timor

U.S. embassy official in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): An official from the United States embassy in Jakarta was here during the weekend to look into the demonstration at the East Timor University early this month.The embassy's second secretary Phillip L. Anteweiler on Saturday met with Col.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Not to insult

Not to insult I'd like to respond to Mr Roland Larsson's letter in The Jakarta Post, on July 22, 1994. In your letter I can sense that you've been insulted by two pictures in The Jakarta Post. But I think the Post didn't mean to insult Swedish athletes or make fun of them.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Obsolescence in computer technology

Obsolescence in computer technologyBy Y. Prasetyo DECATUR, Georgia (JP): I purchased my first computer in 1985 in Bandung, an Apple Ile, and expected to use it for a long time. I used primarily the word processor, limited spreadsheet, the Multiplan and Supercalc, and some games.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Unscrupulous practices affect housing brokerage

Unscrupulous practices affect housing brokerage JAKARTA (JP): Unscrupulous housing brokerage practices, which lure buyers with elite images of property on sale, have hampered the growth of the housing business.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Regional experts meet to review social problems

Regional experts meet to review social problems JAKARTA (JP): Experts from the Asia-Pacific will gather in Bandung beginning today to review the social problems encountered by countries in the region and discuss ways of overcoming them.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/ASEAN thinks of expansion but neighbors not ready yet

ASEAN thinks of expansion but neighbors not ready yetBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is thinking about extending membership to cover all the 10 states in Southeast Asia, as the six founding member nations initially intended.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Low prices key to stop software piracy

Low prices key to stop software piracyBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It was indeed a funny coincidence that I should receive a 14-page news release faxed directly from a major software vendor in Singapore right after I presented my personal views on software piracy in my article last week.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Bee experts get together

Bee experts get together JAKARTA: The Asian Apicultural Association (AAA) will hold its second conference in Yogyakarta this week, the Ministry of Forestry said.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Bintan to accommodate one million visitors

Bintan to accommodate one million visitors JAKARTA (JP): The development of tourism facilities will enable Bintan Island in Riau, currently inhabited by some 100,000 people, to accommodate up to one million visitors annually in the year 2000, a minister says.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Three die after eating clams

Three die after eating clams AMBON, Maluku: Three people were killed and 21 others hospitalized after eating clams that turned out to be poisonous.Director of the city's general hospital Dr. A.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Surjadi complains municipal policy misunderstood

Surjadi complains municipal policy misunderstood JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja complained over the weekend that the administration is often misunderstood and erroneously termed as "cruel" by the public for demolishing the makeshift homes of squatters.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Cry for justice often isn't heard in Indonesia

Cry for justice often isn't heard in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The cry for justice is rarely heard in Indonesia -- not because there is no cause for it -- but because the culture does not encourage people to indulge in such practices, according to a seminar on social justice.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Rubber output likely to fall by seven percent

Rubber output likely to fall by seven percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will fail to take advantage of the currently surging prices of natural rubber on the world market because a lengthy drought will probably slash its production by seven percent this year, an industry executive says.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Traffic

TrafficFrom Bisnis IndonesiaJakarta's streets are prone to traffic congestion including its toll roads. This is exacerbated by the fact that too many motorists are ignorant about traffic regulations.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Fine photo shows held in Jakarta

Fine photo shows held in Jakarta Local photography lovers will have a special opportunity to observe fine photos at two exhibitions to be held this week in the capital.The first exhibition, called Kota Jakarta, is jointly organized by the French Cultural Center and the Jakarta Art Institute.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/ASEAN: No social links to trade issues

ASEAN: No social links to trade issuesBy Pandaya BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN foreign ministers declared on Saturday that they rejected the inclusion of workers rights, labor standards and environmental issues in international trade agreements.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/City detectives to testify in Guam drug tribunal soon

City detectives to testify in Guam drug tribunal soon JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian officials, including two police officers, and two Dutchmen charged with drug trafficking in the Central Jakarta District Court will go to the United States soon.Maj.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Govt studying demands to ban Moslem sect

Govt studying demands to ban Moslem sect JAKARTA (JP): The government says it is studying the demands made by a number of Moslem organizations to ban the activities of the Darul Arqam, a flourishing Moslem sect with headquarters in Malaysia.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/RI vows to win transponder leasing race

RI vows to win transponder leasing race JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its 27 years of experience in satellite telecommunications technology, expects to come out on top in the competition in satellite transponder leasing in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Children see X-rated films

Children see X-rated films SEMARANG, Central Java: Many movie house operators in the city are violating the age limit by allowing children under 17 years of age to watch X-rated movies, according to a consumer protection agency.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/ASEAN ministers meet 3 hours to discuss `anything under sun'

ASEAN ministers meet 3 hours to discuss `anything under sun' BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN foreign ministers will discuss regional security and political issues with their counterparts from 12 countries for the first time ever today.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Giving aid to Rwanda

Giving aid to Rwanda Although the civil war in Rwanda was over with the victory of the Rwandan Patriotic Front over the Hutu-led government last week, the Angel of Death still lingers over this tiny central African country.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mystery 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Family Welfare 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 National Security and Defense 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV ...
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Over 350 junior lifters at Jakarta meet

Over 350 junior lifters at Jakarta meet JAKARTA (JP): More than 350 lifters from five continents are expected to meet in the 20th world junior weightlifting championships, scheduled to start tomorrow.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Law enforcers told to focus on illegal logging, fishing

Law enforcers told to focus on illegal logging, fishing JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office, which has been preoccupied by the massive loan scandal at the government-owned Bapindo for the past six months, has been told to take a look at the forestry and fishing industries where there are ...
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/New office slated for Kalideres

New office slated for Kalideres Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the city administration would build a new subdistrict office for the Kalideres subdistrict, West Jakarta, to replace the present one which is in a dilapidated state.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/PPP and elections

PPP and electionsFrom RepublikaA popular political theory which gained currency several years ago held that a Moslem party would always get a second place in every general elections.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Greater Jakarta area faced with cement shortage

Greater Jakarta area faced with cement shortage JAKARTA (JP): Prices of cement in building materials stores across the Jakarta greater area remained high as of Saturday due to continued shortages.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/More Islamic banks needed to promote Moslem entrepreneurs

More Islamic banks needed to promote Moslem entrepreneurs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to set up more interest-free Islamic banks to help promote Moslem entrepreneurs and allow them to compete better with the powerful conglomerates, noted economist Sri Bintang Pamungkas says.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Water supply down 5%

Water supply down 5% UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The water supply of the city water company in Lekopaccing has fallen by five percent because of the drought, the Antara news agency said.Director P.A. Tanriajeng said the city might be facing a water crisis if the decline persists.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Water supply turns salty

Water supply turns salty BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Water from the Barito and Martapura rivers running through the city have been contaminated by salt, causing problems to the local water supply company.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Cement dust polluting

Cement dust pollutingFrom Media IndonesiaThe cement dust discharged by a concrete factory company located in Serpong, Tangerang, West Java, is heavily polluting our residential area in Kademangan village. Even though we have reported the problem to the regent, the private company, P.T.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Madura workers are AIDS free

Madura workers are AIDS free SURABAYA, East Java: The local health authorities say a number of Madura women workers who were deported from Brunei have been tested negative for AIDS.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Ministers set up fund for ASEAN

Ministers set up fund for ASEAN BANGKOK (JP): ASEAN foreign ministers signed an agreement Saturday on the establishment of a Fund for ASEAN that will pool member countries' contributions for collaborative projects.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Deputy governor threatens pimps

Deputy governor threatens pimps Deputy Governor for People's Welfare R.S. Museno said over the weekend that the city administration should not only arrest prostitutes, but panderers as well.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Pros and cons linger over govt plan on foreign ownership limit

Pros and cons linger over govt plan on foreign ownership limitBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to ease restrictions on foreign share ownership of companies listed on the capital market has raised questions about the pros and cons.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Indonesians get ASEAN achievement awards

Indonesians get ASEAN achievement awardsBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Two Indonesians have emerged among the 10 prominent people receiving awards from the ASEAN Business Forum for their distinguished achievements in certain sectors.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Schizophrenic man dies at healer's treatment

Schizophrenic man dies at healer's treatment JAKARTA (JP): Police said over the weekend that they have arrested a traditional healer following the death of a male schizophrenic under his treatment."Kemayoran district police have picked up the healer for questioning," said Lt. Col.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Yen rise drives attention away from Japanese products

Yen rise drives attention away from Japanese productsBy Andreas Harsono JAKARTA (JP): The sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against major currencies and the rupiah has made a number of economists and businessmen turn their attention to non-Japanese products.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Challenges to PPP

Challenges to PPPFrom RepublikaThe challenges facing the Moslem based United Development Party (PPP) are not unlike those facing other organizations.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/The heart of football

The heart of football I write in response to Farid Baskoro article on July 22, 1994, entitled Boring World Cup, describing his quest to find the way to the heart of football.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Family planning

Family planning I was amazed to read the headline in The Jakarta Post, on July 8, 1994 that Vatican accuses West of biological colonialism. In terms of the development tendency of new biology, I totally agree with it.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Tip on reducing the size of your Winword 6.0 files

Tip on reducing the size of your Winword 6.0 files JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever noticed that Winword 6.0 files take up a lot of space in your hard disk or diskettes? That's right, unless you've tinkered with the Options, the size of a Winword 6.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Red Cross to train medical assistants

Red Cross to train medical assistants JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross in cooperation with the Ministry of Health will train 25 high school graduates to work as blood transfusion assistants starting this year.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Incineration of press vehicle in Dili probed

Incineration of press vehicle in Dili probed DILI, East Timor: Police say they are investigating the incineration of a Kijang van belonging to the daily Suara Timor Timur (Voice of East Timor) outside the newspaper's office in the early hours on Saturday.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/West Java wins Koranic reading contest

West Java wins Koranic reading contest JAKARTA (JP): West Java emerged as the overall winner of the week-long Koranic reading contest, which was formally closed by Vice President Try Sutrisno in Pekanbaru, Riau, on Saturday.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/AIDS talks planned

AIDS talks planned JAKARTA: The government plans to summon leaders from all 27 provincial governments to Jakarta next month to review the problems of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and ways of halting the spread of the fatal disease.The national congress on AIDS is slated for Aug.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Former minister criticized protectionism in rich nations

Former minister criticized protectionism in rich nations JAKARTA (JP): A former minister has criticized industrial countries for trying to protect their domestic industries through pretexts of linking trade with human rights issues.
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Mon, 25 Jul 1994

JP/Software piracy

Software piracy Mr. Zatni Arbi's stand on software piracy (The Jakarta Post, July 18, 1994) followed by Mr. Fenton's letter supporting outright admissions of piracy are very interesting and timely.
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