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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/RI opens ties with Tajikistan

RI opens ties with Tajikistan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has formally opened diplomatic ties with Tajikistan, a former republic of the Soviet Union in Central Asia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Councilors oppose proposed hike in transportation fares

Councilors oppose proposed hike in transportation fares JAKARTA (JP): City councilors oppose the proposal by the Jakarta Chapter of Land Transportation Owners' Organization (Organda) to increase public transportation fares in the city.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Bakrie signs deal for Taman Rasuna project

Bakrie signs deal for Taman Rasuna project JAKARTA (JP): PT Catur Swasakti Utama (PT CSU), a subsidiary of the widely diversified Bakrie Group, has finalized a Rp 500 billion (US$230 million) deal for the immediate construction of 17 tower blocks of the Taman Rasuna Apartments in Kuningan, ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/NGOs oppose govt plans to regulate their activities

NGOs oppose govt plans to regulate their activitiesBy Lewa Pardomuan JAKARTA (JP): Several outspoken non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are voicing their opposition to the government's plan to monitor their activities through a presidential decree out of fear it will become a tool to restrict ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Poor rugby coverage

Poor rugby coverage Although we learned in Monday's Jakarta Post that Springbok's rugby team coach and manager are to be sacked following the test series loss to New Zealand, it is without success that I searched for a report on the third test held last Saturday in Auckland between New Zealand ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Foreign VIPs to attend festival

Foreign VIPs to attend festival YOGYAKARTA: A number of foreign ambassadors are expected to attend the opening ceremony of the week-long "Festival Kraton 1994" will gets underway this Saturday.The festival will bring together the arts and cultures of seven Javanese royal kingdoms.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Water level drops in Jatiluhur

Water level drops in Jatiluhur PURWAKARTA, West Java: Officials expect the Jatiluhur dam to continue to be able to provide water to local rice fields despite a severe drop in its water level.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Prostitutes take over city taxis

Prostitutes take over city taxis SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The city's more sophisticated prostitutes, driven away from their brothels by a police anti- vice unit crackdown, have worked out a new way of offering their services -- they operate from cabs.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Australian plane to be sent back

Australian plane to be sent back AMBON, Maluku: The wreckage of a Catalina plane belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force, which crashed in Buru island in 1944 during the World War II, will be returned to Australia on Thursday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Hopes for ASEAN

Hopes for ASEANFrom Bisnis IndonesiaASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) celebrated its 27th anniversary on Aug. 8. Twenty-seven is surely a mature age for ASEAN. It should be admitted that ASEAN is a solid and compact grouping, one relatively without friction. We hail its accomplishments.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Marsillam fights ghost from Indonesia's past

Marsillam fights ghost from Indonesia's past Pandangan Negara Integralistik Marsillam Simandjuntak Publisher: PT Pustaka Utama Grafiti, 1994 284 pages JAKARTA (JP): Has anyone noticed that hidden beneath the thick, almost invisible smog of political tension, a ghost from the country's past has ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Japanese legislators in town en route to East Timor

Japanese legislators in town en route to East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Five Japanese legislators from the Social Democratic and Liberal Democratic parties are currently in town to meet with their Indonesian counterparts and government officials en route to East Timor.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/1,000 Pertamina employees ask for early retirement

1,000 Pertamina employees ask for early retirement JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 employees of the state oil company Pertamina who are on the verge of receiving their pensions have requested retirement under the company's streamlining program, which is aimed at improving efficiency.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Bapepam plans to attract more local investors

Bapepam plans to attract more local investors JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) will work to make the country's stock exchanges more attractive to local investors, the agency's chief said.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Suspect nabbed for stabbing a Pakistani warship sailor

Suspect nabbed for stabbing a Pakistani warship sailor JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have nabbed the alleged attacker of a crew member of a Pakistani warship, which is in the city for a week-long, goodwill visit.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/By Santi WE Soekanto

By Santi WE SoekantoFusion in PPP fails, no change imminent: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The constant factional bickerings within the United Development Party (PPP) prove that the 1973 merge of its four original Moslem groups has miserably failed, two analysts said.Dr.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Asia-Pacific business leaders to meet in Jakarta

Asia-Pacific business leaders to meet in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 business leaders from 15 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum have confirmed their participation in the first Asia-Pacific business meeting scheduled here on Aug.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Police told to stop knocking in doors

Police told to stop knocking in doors KEBUMEN, Central Java: Tourist officials are appealing to the police to be more discrete in conducting raids against illicit sex at local hotels.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Kadin pledges to take heed of green business

Kadin pledges to take heed of green business JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) yesterday pledged to pay greater attention to the preservation of the environment.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Domestic resources are expected contribute 93% of investment

Domestic resources are expected contribute 93% of investment JAKARTA (JP): Domestic resources are expected to contribute 93 percent of the Rp 102.1 trillion (US$47.05 billion) in investments needed for economic development this fiscal year, Bank Indonesia Governor J.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry

Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to build its own cultural industry -- one that promotes local values -- to counter the influx of foreign cultures, a senior official of the Ministry of Education and Culture says.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Eight government universities make transmigration studies

Eight government universities make transmigration studies JAKARTA (JP): Eight government universities have agreed to conduct a number of studies for the Ministry of Transmigration to find ways of improving the living conditions of settlers.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/PD Sarana Jaya builds apartments

PD Sarana Jaya builds apartments The city-owned construction company, PD Sarana Jaya, has constructed eight apartment buildings to meet the escalating demand on housing facilities for low-income bracket people.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/SGS assignment questioned

SGS assignment questioned It obviously ran counter to our national sense of pride to have been forced, by decades of bitter experiences, to distrust our own customs service.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Greenback rises sharply on most major exchanges

Greenback rises sharply on most major exchanges TOKYO (AFP): The dollar gained ground sharply on the Tokyo foreign exchange market yesterday, reflecting a surge overseas.It closed at 101.43 yen, up 0.99 yen from the previous day's finish of 100.44 yen here but lower than 101.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/17 more national athletes qualify for 12th Asian Games

17 more national athletes qualify for 12th Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The national sports governing body (KONI) gave the green light for 17 athletes to join the national squad for the 12th Asian Games in Hiroshima yesterday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Govt defends hiring of SGS surveyor

Govt defends hiring of SGS surveyor JAKARTA (JP): The government yesterday defended the hiring of the Geneva-based Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) to inspect Indonesia's imports as a means of maintaining the smooth inflow of goods and preventing corruption and red tape.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Music 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka tapi Nyata 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Beautiful Asia 8:05 ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Proposal on PPP debate rejected

Proposal on PPP debate rejected JAKARTA (JP): Ismail Hasan Metareum, the incumbent chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) and the leading candidate for the leadership election later this month, yesterday rejected calls by his rivals for a public debate ahead of the election.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Land digging

Land diggingFrom NeracaI would like East Jakarta Mayor Soedarsono to listen to the residents of Pondok Kelapa concerning the land excavation in this area. It has been going on for a long time. The earth is used to raise the level of the ground in front of the new campus of Dharma Persada University.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Violinist Idris Sardi: Discipline, awareness, farewell

Violinist Idris Sardi: Discipline, awareness, farewellBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia's music world, violin means Idris Sardi. Ask people on the street to name an Indonesian violinist and Idris Sardi will top the list.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Islamic council certifies products from giant Indofood

Islamic council certifies products from giant Indofood JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) yesterday certified as halal (fit for consumption by Moslems) a wide range of products from giant food manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Yor's arrest was not politically motivated: Hendro

Yor's arrest was not politically motivated: Hendro JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Jakarta branch of the Agency for the Coordination of Support for National Stability (Bakorstanasda Jaya), Maj. Gen.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Extortionists disappear from Soekarno-Hatta

Extortionists disappear from Soekarno-Hatta JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday that the notorious extortionists who used to prey on returning workers have completely disappeared from Soekarno-Hatta airport.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Elephants destroy crops

Elephants destroy crops BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Elephants coming down from the Bukit Barisan National Park have been destroying the substantial food crops in West Lampung for the past three months.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Growth experience

Growth experienceFrom KompasMy son and his friends were riding motorbikes at about 10 p.m. on July 31 in the Jabong area, Mekar-Parung, Bogor when they were knocked down by a passing Kijang car.Two of the motorbikes went down at that time and three of the riders are still in the hospital.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Fire destroys 150 houses

Fire destroys 150 houses PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: An early morning fire razed 150 houses in Mendahara Ilir village on Tuesday.There were no casualties in the biggest fire to hit the city this year, Antara reported.A police spokesman said the fire was put out about two hours after it started.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Hydrogen peroxide plant

Hydrogen peroxide plant JAKARTA (JP): The Risjad Brasali business group will establish Southeast Asia's biggest hydrogen peroxide plant in Bekasi, West Java, with an investment of Rp 170 billion (US$78.37 million).

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/PT Pembangunan Jaya to go public in 1997

PT Pembangunan Jaya to go public in 1997 PT Pembangunan Jaya, a joint-venture company which manages Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, will go public in 1997.O.H.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), which gained ground last week, failed yesterday to maintain the upward trend. The market's Composite Index fell by 2.5 points to close at 469.92 yesterday from 472.40 on Monday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Easy call not easy

Easy call not easyFrom KompasI am a subscriber to the executive Easy Call pager service. I was deeply impressed by their advertisement which promised excellent services to its clients.After being with Easy Call for about six months I am quite disappointed.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Train in vain

Train in vainFrom NeracaEvery morning a great number of residents of Depok, a township of 385,000 people, travel to Jakarta by train. Many of them ride in economy class on Pakuan express trains of the state-owned railway company, Perumka.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Jasa Marga: Thank you

Jasa Marga: Thank youFrom NeracaA couple of grannies completed their grueling trip at the end of the Semarang toll road in a 1969 Fiat sedan recently. They were exasperated as they finished the 70-kilometer drive from Boyolali in the old car with a leaky radiator.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Fire destroys 62 shops

Fire destroys 62 shops SOLO, Central Java: Fire destroyed a handicrafts center and 62 shops at Gilingan subdistrict Saturday, leaving some 57 families homeless and causing losses of approximately one billion rupiah.There were no casualties reported.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Seeing double

Seeing doubleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAn article written by Sudar D. Atmanto entitled Kekeringan, deforestasi dan kemiskinan (Drought, deforestation and poverty) was published in Bisnis Indonesia on July 15, 1994.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Unknown golfer takes early lead

Unknown golfer takes early lead JAKARTA (JP): A no-name from Yani Golf Club in Surabaya found himself atop the leader board by one stroke after the first round of the Jakarta Circuit championship at Halim II course yesterday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 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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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Clear sailing for host shuttlers in Indonesian Open

Clear sailing for host shuttlers in Indonesian Openby Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Despite the absence of formidable foreign opposition and rampant walk-overs of provincial players in the Indonesia Open badminton championships, the mastery of leading Indonesian shuttlers is expected to enchant ...

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Search workers fiund first missing chopper

Search workers fiund first missing chopper JAKARTA (JP): Search and rescue workers sent out to comb the jungles of East Kalimantan for a helicopter that disappeared on July 26 instead found the wreckage of a chopper that had been missing since May.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Asian human rights still an enigma

Asian human rights still an enigma The following article is excerpted from a paper presented at a human rights conference in Seoul recently.By T.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Land for tidal wave victims

Land for tidal wave victims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has appropriated 16 hectares of land at the Meru Betiri National Park in Banyuwangi, East Java, for the victims of the recent tidal wave.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/17-day contest on horticulture planned

17-day contest on horticulture planned The City Park Office will hold a contest on horticulture from Aug. 12 to 28 at the Banteng Square, Central Jakarta, the office's head, Syamsir Alam, announced yesterday.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Unruly driver

Unruly driverFrom Media IndonesiaEveryday I take a round trip on Metromini bus U-24 from Tanjung Priok to Senen via Sunter and Kemayoran. The number of buses on the route is adequate so that from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. the buses often carry only a few passengers.

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Wed, 10 Aug 1994

JP/Singapore Day

Singapore Day Articles published on this page in conjunction with the Singapore National Day yesterday were written by Bruce J. Emond.

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