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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Workers can't go to Karawang

Workers can't go to Karawang SURAKARTA, Central Java: Police in Sragen have prevented 88 workers from going to seek work in the rapidly-growing industrial town of Karawang, West Java, on the grounds that they do not have official permits.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/NAM urges debt reduction for world's poorest nations

NAM urges debt reduction for world's poorest nations JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, in his capacity as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), yesterday renewed his appeal to leaders of the world's wealthiest countries to reduce the debt burdens of the world's poorest nations.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Alatas seeks E. Timorese youths' support

Alatas seeks E. Timorese youths' support DILI, East Timor (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas solicited "constant and open support" for Indonesia's diplomatic efforts to resolve the East Timor problem from local youths yesterday.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Youth body plans to sever ties with Nahdlatul Ulama

Youth body plans to sever ties with Nahdlatul Ulama JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama, already plagued with dissension, may lose the support of a Moslem youth organization, which is considering breaking away.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Sanskrit and Indonesian

Sanskrit and Indonesian This is a reply to Mr B.M. Menon's letter (The Jakarta Post, June 12, 1995), which was itself a response to my earlier letter on the use of Sanskrit in Bahasa Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, June 9, 1995).

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Police to charge organizers of unlicensed seminar

Police to charge organizers of unlicensed seminar JAKARTA (JP): City police are preparing to charge the organizers of a seminar and the owner of the venue for holding an unlicensed public gathering, which led to the questioning of a number of people, including American anthropologist Robert ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Lord advises Hanoi recognition

Lord advises Hanoi recognitionBy Sid Balman Jr. WASHINGTON (UPI): U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher's most senior aide for Asian affairs has recommended that his boss visit Vietnam this summer and advise President Bill Clinton to normalize relations with Hanoi, U.S.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Moscow can still reject pact

Moscow can still reject pact Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev signed two documents in Holland, which officially means that Russian-NATO cooperation took a half-step forward.Last December in Brussels, Kozyrev demonstrated Russia's displeasure with NATO's eastward expansion.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Haj pilgrim's lost baggage claim

Haj pilgrim's lost baggage claim JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's committee in charge of handling the return of haj pilgrims' has announced that all haj pilgrims from Jakarta whose baggage is missing can claim their lost belongings from the registration offices of the city's ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Dial 163 for info and consultation on AIDS

Dial 163 for info and consultation on AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Jakarta and surrounding townships can now learn about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by dialing 163.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Fantasy and humor at Koi exhibition

Fantasy and humor at Koi exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Fantasy and humor are the subjects of the current exhibition at Koi Gallery & Restaurant, showcasing the works of painter Hafid Alibasyah and sculptor Yana WS."Many of my works are underlined with jokes.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/RI children still malnourished: Unicef report

RI children still malnourished: Unicef report JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has done very well in promoting education, but many of its children are still malnourished, according to the latest Progress of Nations report issued by the United Nations International Children's Fund (Unicef).

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/PPP faces another crisis in E. Kalimantan

PPP faces another crisis in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) is facing yet another leadership crisis as the East Kalimantan branch's congress failed to elect new leaders.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Handbook for isle protection

Handbook for isle protection JAKARTA (JP): The result of an environmental audit on Bira Island will be used as a handbook to protect the environment of other islands of the Seribu Island chain in North Jakarta.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,375 75 ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/AIDS information drives require coordination

AIDS information drives require coordination JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the Kusuma Buana Foundation underlined yesterday the importance of coordination, among non- governmental organizations (NGOs), in disseminating information on the danger of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Indosepamas' profit soars

Indosepamas' profit soars JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosepamas Anggun, a manufacturing company, announced yesterday a sharp increase in its after-tax profit to Rp 9.03 billion, or Rp 249 per share, during the first quarter of this year from Rp 2.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/The battles of Indonesia's struggling artists

The battles of Indonesia's struggling artistsBy Sarah Murray JAKARTA (JP): "Can you explain the Indonesian art market to me? The price structure seems so crazy!" an art lover, collector, and American Fulbright scholar asked the other day when he learned I was in the process of studying the ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Fund raising problems

Fund raising problems Lately fund raising for sports activities became a very hot topic. In my humble opinion, it is almost as hot as the political topic of succession.The discussion centered around the question whether Tapornas contains gambling elements or not.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Soeharto dismisses doubts over ability to pay debts

Soeharto dismisses doubts over ability to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday dismissed doubts about Indonesia's ability to repay its foreign debts, which are now approaching US$100 billion.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Freedom of speech

Freedom of speech It is as yet unclear what form the new policy on the issuance of permits for public gatherings, as proposed by the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security, will take. But whatever form, the willingness to review the policy is a positive sign.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Investments to hit record

Investments to hit record JAKARTA (JP): Approvals of foreign investments during the first five months of this year reached US$17.36 billion, already 73.2 percent of last year's record high of $23.7 billion, according to the Investment Coordinating Board.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Small textile companies to suffer losses

Small textile companies to suffer losses JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of smaller textile companies are likely to go out of business as the prices of raw materials continue to rise and domestic demand for textile products decreases, a legislator said yesterday.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/American scholar defends NGOs' rights roles

American scholar defends NGOs' rights roles JAKARTA (JP): An American academic exalted yesterday the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and defended the right to criticize governments which violated human rights.Theodore S.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/New shopping centers

New shopping centers JAKARTA (JP): PT Duta Anggada Realty, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will focus its business in the construction of shopping centers in the next three to four years, said a company executive.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Faces of Indonesia?

Faces of Indonesia? "Faces of Indonesia," touring several big cities in the U.S. and Europe recently, has undoubtedly done quite a lot for Indonesia's cultural promotion.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/World doubles finals offer more amusement

World doubles finals offer more amusement JAKARTA (JP): The ATP Tour is considering adding entertainment to the world doubles finals program here in November in a bid to attract a better turn-out.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Our foreign debts

Our foreign debts President Soeharto has reassured the people once again that our foreign debts, currently estimated at around US$100 billion, including the $40 billion owed by the private sector, are well managed.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/More expat workers to flood RI job market

More expat workers to flood RI job market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian professionals and policy makers, beware! As a result of the rapid globalization process and trade liberalization measures, more and more expatriates will be coming to Indonesia's shores to work, according to a leading demographer.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Detainee allowed to take exams

Detainee allowed to take exams JAKARTA (JP): A detainee at the Salemba detention center will be permitted to take part in the national state university entrance tests to be held next week, it was announced yesterday.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Hotels, shops change names

Hotels, shops change names PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hotels, restaurants and stores throughout the province have begun to replace foreign names with Indonesian ones.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Two further exhibitions

Two further exhibitions JAKARTA (JP): Two more exhibitions of paintings will be held in Jakarta this month.Painters from the group Nuansalima -- Sudigdo, A.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Political economy of Russian arms deal

Political economy of Russian arms dealBy J. Kusnanto Anggoro This is the first of two articles examining the surge in Russian arms sales in recent years.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/1997 and 1998 'critical' for RI: Soesilo

1997 and 1998 'critical' for RI: Soesilo SEMARANG (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman predicts that 1997 and 1998, during which Indonesia will hold general elections and name a new head of state, will be "critical".

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Bank Indonesia signs $500m standby loan

Bank Indonesia signs $500m standby loan JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia signed in Tokyo yesterday a standby loan agreement worth about US$500 million with a syndicate of major international banks in order to support the position of its foreign exchange reserves, a central bank official said ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Ida Bagus Made: A unique painter of Ubud

Ida Bagus Made: A unique painter of UbudBy Intan Petersen UBUD, Bali (JP): "I feel hurt," hissed painter Ida Bagus Made. Tears sprang into his eyes when he was read an article about one of his stolen paintings appearing at a Christie's auction in Singapore last March.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Nude 'model' wanted

Nude 'model' wanted BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The provincial government has set up a special team to track down a local resident who reportedly allowed herself to be photographed in Malaysia, without clothes, engaged in sexual acts.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Aceh elephants on the rampage

Aceh elephants on the rampage BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A herd of wild elephants has been on the rampage for the last week, destroying crops and causing panic in Lambaro Tunong village, Seulimun subdistrict.Local military spokesman Lt. Col.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Official's wife arrested

Official's wife arrested BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Lala, the wife of the chief of Kalibening district, is being questioned by police on suspicion of embezzlement of nearly Rp 3.5 million (U$1,500) of government funds.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Paris gives Beijing nuclear boost

Paris gives Beijing nuclear boostBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): French President Jacques Chirac, in a move which New Zealand has termed "Napoleonic arrogance", has reversed the policy of French President Francois Mitterand and decided to resume nuclear testing in the South Pacific.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/National archers suffer big blow in warm-up event

National archers suffer big blow in warm-up event JAKARTA (JP): China and Australia landed a daunting blow to Indonesia's bid for a commendable showing in the 38th world archery championships in August when they strolled to a commanding lead at the national meet yesterday.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Chocky's Challenge 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 ...

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Golkar targets UMNO success

Golkar targets UMNO success JAKARTA (JP): The ruling political group Golkar wants a landslide victory in the 1997 general election and chairman Harmoko is confident he can do it.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/20 farmers protest over land acquisition

20 farmers protest over land acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Twenty South Sumatran farmers protested at the House of Representatives yesterday over the appropriation of their land, by various private and state-owned companies, without compensation.

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Thu, 15 Jun 1995

JP/Port havoc may lead to extra costs

Port havoc may lead to extra costsBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Foreign shipping companies are threatening to impose additional charges on importers of up to a total of US$70 million a year if congestion at the Tanjung Priok port does not abate.

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