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Searching for all articles published on 1994-08-29 ...
37 articles.
Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Irian woos transmigrants JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The provincial government has allotted 4,777 hectares of land for those who want to resettle there through their own initiative.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Better protection of Sulawesi forests UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control.Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal logging by nomadic farmers.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Traffic fines to rise up to 100% as of next month JAKARTA (JP): The government has announced that it will increase traffic fines up to 100 percent as of September in Jakarta as part of a plan to enhance motorists' obedience to traffic laws.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Phase military out of civil service: General JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) should start phasing its officers out of professional positions in the bureaucracy, a respected military man says.Lt. Gen. (ret.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Oil industry to be provided telecommunication services JAKARTA (JP): PT Elnusa, a subsidiary of the state-owned oil company Pertamina, will establish a subsidiary to provide satellite communication services for oil industry activities, an executive says.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Business Review Forum JAKARTA (JP): A business forum which will provide facilities for dialogs between businessmen and government policy makers will be launched during the second anniversary celebration of the Economic & Business Review Indonesia weekly magazine at the Jakarta Convention Center ...
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Male chimpanzees help their brothersBy Lisa Seachrist WASHINGTON (UPI): Cooperation is in the genes. At least who chimpanzees are likely to cooperate with is determined by how closely related the individuals are, biologists have said.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Boosting development of less developed villages The government is allocating a special budget, beginning this fiscal year, to improve the livelihood of villagers in less developed regions. The budget is expected to cover a period of three years in the current planning.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

TV Today: Monday, August 29, 1994TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Peter Pan & the Pirates 3:00 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Students' Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 ...
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Russia, S. Korea move to semis of Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Top contender Russia, which finished first in Group A, will challenge the tenacious South Korean Army, the runner-up of Group B, in one semifinal of the Fifth Independence Cup while Saudi Arabia, the champion of Group B, will face ...
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Ismail Hasan's reelection by no means certain JAKARTA (JP): The reelection of Ismail Hasan Metareum as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) is by no means certain as the party begins its congress today.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Kiwi rider shines at motocross c'ship BANDUNG (JP): Damont Smith of New Zealand, riding a Suzuki RM, won the 125cc International Lucky Strike Motocross Championship here yesterday after collecting a total of 50 points.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Professor for Haryono BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister of Population/Chairman of the Coordinating Board for Family Planning Haryono Suyono will be named honorary professor in community health from the Surabaya-based Airlangga University.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

S. Jakarta to have low-cost apartments JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty administration plans to appropriate a 17.3 hectare plot of land in West Tebet for the development of low-cost apartments.M.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Peace commission applauded DILI, East Timor: The church's recent initiative to form Commission for Peace and Justice has been widely praised by local community leaders.They hope that the commission will help to create more respect for human rights in the predominantly Roman Catholic province.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Banks strive to recoup Robby's debts JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bumi Daya (BBD) and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) are searching for ways of tackling Robby Tjahyadi's debt arrears of around Rp 500 billion (US$239 million) at the two state banks.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Listening to a town's heartbeatBy Antoine Bauer NANTES, France: In their everyday lives, more than six million French people suffer from a level of noise which is harmful to their health. Most of them are city-dwellers.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Moslem-based party must sail between 2 rocks The competition to lead the United Development Party has been the center of controversy in the weeks prior to the start of its congress today.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

W. Jakarta wants warehouses moved West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto is warning owners of warehouses in the Tambora and Tamansari areas to move out as the deadline for relocation nears.Sutardjianto says he will forcibly close down dozens of warehouses on Jl. Kalibesar Barat, Jl. Kalibesar Timur, Jl.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Hindarto: Sembiring probably killed by debt collectors JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto says he believes debt collectors killed controversial ex-convict Johny Sembiring in inter-gang rivalry.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

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, 29 Aug 1994

PPP and leadership Political congresses are more about the elections of its new chairperson than they are a platform for announcing its programs for the future. The United Development Party (PPP), which opens its congress in Jakarta today, is no exception.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

West Jakarta gets a new fountain In a bid to meet its residents' escalating demand for recreational areas, a new fountain has been constructed and opened to the public in West Jakarta.The fountain, located at the center of a 2.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

UN rights body drops E. Timor resolution JAKARTA (JP): For the first time ever, a United Nations sub- commission on human rights rejected a draft resolution on East Timor, the Antara news agency reported.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Scholar laments poor English teaching methods in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to revamp the way it teaches the English language because the present system produces a deplorable quality of English teachers and university graduates, a scholar says.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Magnetic resonance tomography to end tunnel MUNICH: Until now there was no other way - with magnetic resonance (MR) examinations which facilitate exact, and for medical diagnoses important, insights into the inside of the body, the patient had to lie for a half-an-hour or more in the narrow ...
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Al Arqam protests govt ban, denies Islamic deviation JAKARTA (JP): The banned, Malaysian-based Islamic movement, Al Arqam, denied authorities' accusations that they practiced deviationist teachings and challenged the recent government censure of their organization.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Goenadi may get 15 years for beheading doctor JAKARTA (JP): The prosecutor in the case of the decapitated doctor wants the North Jakarta District Court to reject the defense statement and sentence the accused to 15 years in prison.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Indonesia, U.S. to hold trade and investment meeting JAKARTA (JP): The first annual United States-Indonesia Trade and Investment Conference here next week will discuss efforts to increase trade and investment relations between the two countries.Louis A.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Ismail Hasan's leadership put to the test at PPP congressBy Santi WE Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): When chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) Ismail Hasan Metareum presents an account of his leadership today, he will have to explain whether his was a successful term or one characterized with ...
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Student leaders want changes in political system JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of powerful student organizations on Saturday called for major changes in the current political system and to put sovereignty back in the hands of the people.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

PAM Jaya told to cut leakage Governor Surjadi Soedirdja ordered the City Water Company (PAM Jaya) to make serious and concerted efforts to reduce the unduly high percentage of water leakage in the distribution system.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Indonesia' import tariffs are safe from GATT Acts BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's import tariffs average at 20 percent, far below the 40 percent required by the Final Acts of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that will be implemented early next year.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Australia mulls over racism controversy A public debate is now going on in Australia centering on the question of whether or not to legislate against racist violence.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Weekly Review of Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Favorable interim results and news of good quality companies planning to go public pushed the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index past the 500 level to close at 505.33 last week, up 13.09 points from the previous week.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Batam to get 2 TV relay stations BATAM (JP): Two private television companies, RCTI and SCTV, will have their US$3 million relay station dedicated by the Minister of Information Harmoko today.
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Mon, 29 Aug 1994

Rebels still problem in Timor DILI, East Timor: The local military conceded Saturday that remnants of the Fretelin rebel group and social problems remain problems which hinder the development of the province.
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