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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Package tour to hero's cemeteries

Package tour to hero's cemeteries JAKARTA: The Minister of Social Services, Inten Suweno, has proposed Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.6 million) to sponsor student study tours to hero cemeteries.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations

Mar'ie defends power for tax investigations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday defended the government's proposal to equip the tax directorate general with the power to investigate taxpayers suspected of tax evasion or other possible violations.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects

Land conflicts hindering industrial estate projects JAKARTA (JP): The government's ambitious plan to develop economic growth centers through the establishment of industrial estates has been hampered by the old problem of land appropriation.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Water problem in Jakarta

Water problem in Jakarta I am a visitor here in Jakarta and I come from the Philippines.After staying here for a few days and having seen your business and urban districts in Jakarta, Bandung and Manado I have the impression that Indonesia is enjoying some sort of economic boom.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The buying mood slightly recovered here yesterday in moderate trading, pushing up prices of most consumer-based stocks.The Composite Index, however, continued declining to close yesterday at 512.57, as compared to 513.
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Sat, 24 Sep 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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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/E. Java PDI still in crisis

E. Java PDI still in crisis SURABAYA, East Java: The central executive board of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has refused to rescind its decision to choose Soetjipto as the new provincial party chapter chairman.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Agrarian law application hits snag

Agrarian law application hits snag Today is the anniversary of the Agrarian Law popularly known as UUPA. Thirty-four years later, law expert Dr. A.P.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody

Dealers of fake vehicle spare parts in custody JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 10 unauthorized automobile spare part distributors believed to have sold fake spare parts which bear the brand names of the original producers.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Police starts Saturday off

Police starts Saturday off The City Police announced yesterday that it will introduce the five-day work policy starting today as part of the first three- month trial of the extra holiday.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Police bust arms producer

Police bust arms producer BANDUNG, West Java: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of making firearms with a lathe he imported from Taiwan.West Java Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan

Prosecutors drop charges against Ria Irawan JAKARTA (JP): Due to a lack of substantial evidence, the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has dropped the case against starlet Ria Irawan, 24, who was accused of having hampered police investigations of the death of her ex-boyfriend in January.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety

Governor asks businesses to care for worker safety JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has underlined the need for company, factory and hotel owners to pay closer attention to the health and work safety of their employees.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Ignorance of social cost

Ignorance of social cost This week no less than 600 students from two primary schools in South Jakarta have had to move to nearby schools due to sound and air pollution.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions

Rights campaigners protest increases in restrictions JAKARTA (JP): Activists of the Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) yesterday took their protest against the recent banning of art performances and seminars straight to the center of power, Golkar, the ruling political organization.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest

Lampung police sued for wrongful arrest JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing a 13-year old boy have filed for a pretrial hearing with a court in Lampung against the police, citing wrongful arrest of their client.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms

State banks entrusted to sell Tansil's firms JAKARTA (JP): Two state banks, Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) and Bank Bumi Daya (BBD), have been entrusted with the management of three companies belonging to convicted businessman Eddy Tansil and have the option to sell them.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Court acquits defendant of murder charge

Court acquits defendant of murder charge JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court has acquitted defendant Ridwan Surya Dhanu of the charge of murdering his clandestine lover in January.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Sports: Tennis Davis Cup (rerun) 4:05 Film Series 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Traditional Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Tata Busana 8:05 TV Series: Midnight Caller 9:00 World News ...
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/`Kiblat' building case postponed

`Kiblat' building case postponed JAKARTA (JP): The parties who claim to own a disputed building on Jl. H. Agus Salim 24, Central Jakarta, have agreed to the appeal of the city administration not to take action that will make handling of the case more difficult.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994

Emir Keitta winner of Young Fashion Talent Contest 1994By Kunang Helmi Picard JAKARTA (JP): The fashion scene in Indonesia proved itself to be alive and kicking with innovative creativity when the Femina Group staged the 16th Young Fashion Talent Contest on Thursday.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/An extra month's salary

An extra month's salary The decision was long overdue. The decree issued by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief obligating all companies to pay their workers an extra month's salary each year was hailed as very good news last week.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Students protest high absenteeism

Students protest high absenteeism SALATIGA, Central Java: Hundreds of students of the economic school of the Christian Satya Wacana University staged a protest on Thursday against the management for allowing a high rate of absenteeism among staff lecturers.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo'

Harmoko faces second lawsuit over `Tempo' JAKARTA (JP): In the latest move to protest the government's closure of Tempo news weekly, 50 employees of the defunct magazine have filed a lawsuit against Minister of Information Harmoko, who revoked its publishing license in June.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism

Goverment wants DPR to stop rift on protectionism JAKARTA (JP): The government, which has been widely criticized for its protectionist measures for certain industries, assured yesterday that any future decision on protection will be priorly deliberated by an inter-ministerial team.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Top ulema ready for debate on new party

Top ulema ready for debate on new party JAKARTA (JP): An influential ulema who planned to form a new political party, following his organization's defeat in the recent chairmanship election of the United Development Party (PPP), has softened his stance.K.H.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship

Japan, Syria in final showdown at U-19 c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Syria and Japan lock horns tomorrow for the 29th Asian Youth Under-19 soccer championship title after each won semifinal matches at Senayan stadium last night.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Syria-Israel peace at hand

Syria-Israel peace at hand It makes sense to conclude that peace between Israel and Syria is close at hand.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Is idealism dying?

Is idealism dying?From Pikiran RakyatOn reading Dr. Ruslan Abdulgani's article titled Erosion of Nationalism in Indonesian Society I feel compelled to express my concern.The tide of individualism and materialism are constantly eroding the rock of nationalism and patriotism.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans

Fruit farmers will get low-interest loans JAKARTA (JP): The government has designated a number of banks to provide loans to farmers carrying a low interest rate for the development of the horticultural industry.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Regent orders company to stop sand quarrying

Regent orders company to stop sand quarrying TANGERANG (JP): In response to protests from students of a private school, the Tangerang regency administration has ordered a private company, which carried out unauthorized sand quarrying, to stop its activities.Tangerang Regent H.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Politics is art of unspoken communication, scholar says

Politics is art of unspoken communication, scholar says JAKARTA (JP): Politics in Indonesia is an art of unspoken communication in which the nuance of signals and symbols often count more than words, according to a mass communication expert from the University of Indonesia.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Ex-servant arrested for stealing car

Ex-servant arrested for stealing car A former domestic helper who is believed to have stolen a new Mercedes Benz sedan from his former employer's house has been arrested with an associate in Pancoran.Head of the Pancoran police station in South Jakarta, Maj.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. policy on Haiti

U.S. policy on Haiti I have been quite distraught with the unilateral actions of Washington regarding Haiti. Haiti has been an independent nation since 1804, and I cannot condone the threats and actions of a "neighbor" in an effort to mold the politics of a sovereign nation.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Newspapers resist cost increases

Newspapers resist cost increases SRAGEN, Central Java: The Newspaper Publishers Union (SPS) is still negotiating with the government and the Paper Producers Association (APKI) to set the price for newsprint which is to be raised on Oct.1.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Bakrie gains $568m from rights issuance

Bakrie gains $568m from rights issuance JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers announced yesterday that it has generated US$568 million from its sold-out rights issuance, the biggest fund-raising exercise ever conducted by an Indonesian company.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/NGOs a step closer in suit against Soeharto

NGOs a step closer in suit against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Seven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) made major progress in their suit against President Soeharto over the use of a forestry fund when the State Administrative Court ruled their case valid.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/APEC leaders unlikely to reach agreement on free trade region

APEC leaders unlikely to reach agreement on free trade region JAKARTA (JP): APEC leaders are unlikely to reach agreement on the establishment of a Pacific free trade area at their meeting in Bogor south of here in November due to unavoidable discrepancies among members.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Freeman Foundation offers scholarships

Freeman Foundation offers scholarships The Indonesian-American Institute (LIA) announced yesterday that Freeman Foundation of the United States is offering scholarships two senior high school graduates from Indonesia who want to work toward Bachelor of Arts degrees.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Caring mother

Caring motherFrom NeracaI honestly sympathize with the lady I met on a minibus between Pasar Minggu and Blok M recently, although I don't know her name or address.The lady expressed her concern on seeing so many students loafing in groups outside their classrooms during school hours.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Street urchins

Street urchins The three articles about street urchins in the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post really moved me. I pity those children who at such a very young age have to live off the streets and endure the hardships, injustices, treacheries and all the other agonies of such a life.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Punishment in order

Punishment in orderFrom JayakartaAs a citizen of Jakarta I resent the action by PT Catur Swasakti Utama (PT CSU) which ordered a number of public facilities demolished -- Elementary Schools 09 and 010 Menteng Atas, a PKK (family welfare organization) building and a building owned by the Ministry of ...
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Prominent Acehnese to save Leuser park

Prominent Acehnese to save Leuser park JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Aceh figures have lent credence to the campaign to save the Leuser National Park, a landmark in the province whose biodiversity resources are now threatened due to ignorance and neglect.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Switzerland takes 2-0 Davis Cup lead

Switzerland takes 2-0 Davis Cup lead JAKARTA (JP): Switzerland gave a tennis lesson to Indonesia yesterday, when the visiting team took a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first day of their Davis Cup World Group qualifying round.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 p.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/E. Timor PDI has new chief

E. Timor PDI has new chief DILI, East Timor: Gabriel da Costa was elected the new chairman of the provincial branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in a local congress on Friday.The congress also selected the branch's executive board and the nine-member advisory council.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Park beautification starts in October

Park beautification starts in October Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M. Rais said that the project to "beautify" the Medan Merdeka park, a park across from city hall in Central Jakarta, will be started in October.M.
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Sat, 24 Sep 1994

JP/Telephones in Husada hospital

Telephones in Husada hospital I am very disappointed with the management of Husada hospital. On July 29 almost all of the public telephones were out of order, including those in the ICCU pavilion.This hospital lacks enough public telephones.
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