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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Two held for alleged role in factory theft

Two held for alleged role in factory theft JAKARTA (JP): Tambora, West Jakarta police have apprehended two members of a gang believed to have broken into a garment factory in the district two months ago.Lt. Col.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/What about Kanindo workers?

What about Kanindo workers? SEMARANG: Central Java legislators have expressed concern about the fate of some 11,000 employees of PT Kanindoteks, the giant weaving company which is reported to be in dire financial difficulty.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Apartment residents complain of bad water

Apartment residents complain of bad water JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Tanah Abang low-cost apartment complex are complaining about the poor quality of water distributed by the City Water Company (PDAM Jaya).

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Disguised TV crew

Disguised TV crewFrom KompasIn July there was a group of people in Salatiga who claimed to be the crew of a well known private television station in Jakarta. They said they wanted film some places they had visited in the city.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/City mulls over ban on 12-seat night minivans

City mulls over ban on 12-seat night minivans JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is considering banning the operation of the unauthorized 12-seat minivans at night and calling for the compliance of big public transport companies to fully utilize the 24-hour permits.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Two Irianese die of dengue

Two Irianese die of dengue JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Two persons have died since the outbreak of dengue fever in the city, Irian Jaya Health Office chief S.M. Siahaan said.Siahaan added that the 26 others affected by the disease have been saved, the Antara news agency reported.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Better coordination in supervision urged

Better coordination in supervision urged JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno called on cabinet ministers yesterday to improve coordination in pursuing the country's development programs.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/HK tourist drowns in Bali

HK tourist drowns in Bali JAKARTA: A boat carrying 10 tourists from Hong Kong sank off the Gunung Payung coast near the resort island of Bali, killing one of the tourists, a local police official said Tuesday.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/No flags in posh areas

No flags in posh areasFrom NeracaI would like to express my concern over the failure of many residents in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, to hoist national flags during the celebration of the independence day, which runs counter to the Jakarta Governor's instruction. Along Jl.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Harmoko revamps Golkar wing at the House

Harmoko revamps Golkar wing at the House JAKARTA (JP): The unprecedented reshuffle in the House of Representatives (DPR) wing of Golkar, announced on Monday, reflects the ruling party's intention to stop dissension within its own ranks once and for all, political analysts said.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Yayuk reaches career high world ranking

Yayuk reaches career high world ranking JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki earned a morale booster for her U.S. Open campaign as she reached her career high world ranking, following her torrid showing at the just concluded Canadian Open.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Give female workers a break, say Kowani

Give female workers a break, say Kowani JAKARTA (JP): The Corps of Indonesian Women (Kowani) appealed to employers and educators yesterday to give women workers better opportunity to enhance their careers.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Turkish tourists jailed for theft

Turkish tourists jailed for theft SURABAYA: Two Turkish tourists were sentenced to 45 days imprisonment for stealing a total of Rp 2.14 million ($1,023) from local banks, money changers and a taxi driver.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Chef Ken Hom in Grand Hyatt

Chef Ken Hom in Grand Hyatt American-born chef Ken Hom, who hosts "Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery" on the BBC, will present his culinary skill from Sept. 1 to 10 at Grand Hyatt hotel in Central Jakarta.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Two more Bapindo directors arraigned over loan scam

Two more Bapindo directors arraigned over loan scam JAKARTA (JP): Two more former Bapindo directors were arraigned in court yesterday in connection with the massive loan scandal at the government-owned bank.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Another business bust

Another business bust Only about five months after 51-year-old Robby Tjahjadi succeeded in convincing Golkar members of the House of Representatives that he and his Kanindo business group did not have even a single cent in bad debts, his business empire is about to collapse under an estimated Rp ...

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/APEC business meeting

APEC business meeting JAKARTA (JP): The first business meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which will be attended by more than 100 business leaders from 15 member countries opens today at the Le Meridien Hotel.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/New corporate law needs conformity

New corporate law needs conformity JAKARTA (JP): An official warned yesterday that the draft on corporate law related to limited companies should be in conformity with the draft on the capital market law, which will be submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) later this year.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices rose on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday with most issues gaining ground in moderate trading.The broad-based Composite Index yesterday closed at 496.30, almost four points higher than Monday's 492.41.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Feminism (2)

Feminism (2) Normally I would dismiss Mr. Thomas' misogynistic ravings as another bored expatriate eager to generate some controversy surrounding his offensive opinions, yet in this case the prospect of a reader taking his tripe seriously was unsettling enough to prompt me to respond.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Business group to hold census on street vendors

Business group to hold census on street vendors JAKARTA (JP): The Coordinating Agency for the Development of the Informal Sector/Small-scale Business Group (GUS) will conduct a census on sidewalk vendors in October in a bid to gradually rid all of Jakarta's main streets from the informal traders.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Amateur golfers battle for top honors at BSD

Amateur golfers battle for top honors at BSD JAKARTA (JP): A huge field of more than 300 golfers, men and women, will tee-off today for the prestigious national trophies - the Soeharto and Tien Soeharto Cups at the Bumi Serpong Damai Golf and Country Club.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Prince Valiant 3:05 Gita Wicara 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy: Gara-Gara Si Miun 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: South Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi Nyata 7:00 ...

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/APEC's eminent figures due to meet Soeharto

APEC's eminent figures due to meet Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), C. Fred Bergsten, will present the group's second report to President Soeharto, currently the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, here next week.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Cigarette sponsor

Cigarette sponsorFrom Forum KeadilanAfter reading Forum Keadilan of July 21, 1994 which contained an item entitled Iklan rokok di TVRI (Cigarette advertisements on TVRI), I am interested in commenting on this article in relation to the justification of broadcasting Dunhill during World Cup 1994.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Drought may slash rice output by 4%

Drought may slash rice output by 4% JAKARTA (JP): The current drought may slash four percent off this year's rice output from last year's production of 48.1 million tons, a senior agriculture official said yesterday.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Conrad, JIHD sign hotel management deal

Conrad, JIHD sign hotel management deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Jakarta International Hotels & Development (JIHD) yesterday signed an agreement to assign the American Conrad Hotels to manage a five-star hotel, Conrad Jakarta, which will start operating by the end of 1997.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/PPP candidates shy away from open debate

PPP candidates shy away from open debate JAKARTA (JP): A scheduled public debate among leading candidates for the upcoming chairmanship election in the United Development Party (PPP) was severely watered down yesterday when a number of the important figures failed to show up.

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Wed, 24 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, 24 Aug 1994

JP/UI will get new professor

UI will get new professor E.K.M. Masinambow, 63, a prominent expert in ethnolinguistics at the School of Literature at the University of Indonesia (UI), will be inducted as professor at the new campus in Depok on Saturday.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/5-day school week to be phased in

5-day school week to be phased in JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro says schools will be encouraged to implement the short five-day working week in phases.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Parking fee in Bogor

Parking fee in BogorFrom Media IndonesiaAs a motorist I park my car in Sartika Plaza, on Jalan Otto Iskandardinata, regularly with a Rp 300 parking fee which I pay when I leave. But lately the parking attendants have demanded Rp 500 irrespective of the length of parking time.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Five day work week

Five day work weekFrom Suara KaryaI read a report in Suara Karya a few months ago that civil servants in this country would have to work only five days a week but their daily working hours would be increased.As a civil servant, I applaud the enforcement of the five day work week for civil servant.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Police determined to quickly solve Sembiring murder

Police determined to quickly solve Sembiring murder JAKARTA (JP): Police have said they are optimistic that the kidnap-murder case of ex-con Johny Sembiring will be solved soon due to adequate evidence and the existence of a living witness.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Transportation fees hike

Transportation fees hikeFrom JayakartaA suggestion has come from the Organda transportation industry association to increase the fares of public transportation vehicles in Jakarta.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Bawazier to crack down on tax evaders

Bawazier to crack down on tax evaders JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to crack down on groups abusing their tax-free status, Director General of Taxation Fuad Bawazier said yesterday that his office will begin taking a closer look at social foundations.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/UN prepares for abortion debate at Cairo meet

UN prepares for abortion debate at Cairo meet JAKARTA (JP): The topic of abortion is likely to be a contentious one at the international conference on population and development in Cairo next month, a UN representative said yesterday.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/China wants to improve investment ties with RI

China wants to improve investment ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): China wants to improve cooperation with Indonesia in technology development through improved investment cooperation, a visiting Chinese official says.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Exploring northern frontier style Indian food at Hazara

Exploring northern frontier style Indian food at Hazara JAKARTA (JP): Declaring that Hazara is a good restaurant is like stating that the comets crashing into Jupiter last month were a nice sight.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Yogyakarta hosts Supercross race

Yogyakarta hosts Supercross race JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta will host the Bentoel International Supercross `94 featuring 56 international as well as around 16 domestic motor crossers at the Mandala Krida stadium on Sept.3 and 4 an official said.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Rail crash kills three

Rail crash kills three BANDUNG: Three people were killed when their transit van was smashed by a train in Jl. Arjuna near Ciroyom Market on Tuesday.The van's driver and another passenger were injured and immediately taken to the Hasan Sadikin hospital, witnesses said.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Repair shop owners reprimanded

Repair shop owners reprimanded The City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ) has reprimanded 80 owners of vehicle repair shops for parking their customer's vehicles on the roadside or sidewalk.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Feminism (1)

Feminism (1) Kudos to Ms. Melody Kemp and Mr. Gentry for their recent cogent thoughts regarding modern feminism. Ms. Kemp takes John Thomas to task for his feudalistic views of the current world and Mr.

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Wed, 24 Aug 1994

JP/Astra's profit rises sharply

Astra's profit rises sharply JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest producer of automobiles, yesterday reported a 79.12 percent increase in after-tax profits to Rp 114.43 billion (US$53 million) during the first semester of this year.

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