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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Swedish pair regains ground

Swedish pair regains ground JAKARTA (JP): The Swedish pairing of Jan Apell and Jonas Bjorkman reached their highest ranking of the season yesterday in a boost to their bid for a come-back in the ATP World Doubles championships here in November.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/ABRI reminds public of basis for permits

ABRI reminds public of basis for permits JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over the requirement that people obtain official permission to hold gatherings continues with the Armed Forces (ABRI) reminding the public that the policy has its origins in the Constitution.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Woman murders boys, tries to kill herself

Woman murders boys, tries to kill herself JAKARTA (JP): Police investigating the slashing of two infant boys by their mother, who then turned the knife on herself, said yesterday economic hardships and marital disharmony apparently triggered the tragedy.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Two killed in bus collision

Two killed in bus collision PURWOKWERTO, Central Java: Two people were killed and dozens of others injured in a traffic accident on Sunday in the Banyumas regency.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Trading gallery opened at Roxymas

Trading gallery opened at Roxymas JAKARTA (JP): PT Bursa Paralel Indonesia, the operator of the over-the-counter stock market, opened yesterday its first trading gallery on the Roxymas shopping center to promote the retail trading of stocks.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Police officer jailed for adultery

Police officer jailed for adultery JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal sentenced yesterday two policemen to six months and seven months in jail, for adultery and dealing in stolen vehicles.A panel of three judges, led by Army Col.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/ADB provides buses, collector

ADB provides buses, collector AMBON, Maluku: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has presented the Ambon municipal administration with nine buses and 10 garbage trucks for its cleanliness campaign.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Newsprint makers, consumers fail to reach agreement

Newsprint makers, consumers fail to reach agreement JAKARTA (JP): Newsprint producers and newspaper publishers failed again yesterday to reach agreement on a new price for newsprint for next month.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Encourage initiative

Encourage initiative One more note must be made concerning the regrettable occurrence which happened to the lecture by Dr. William Hefner and the Indonesia Baru Foundation.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Mar'ie reaffirms govt's ability to pay debts

Mar'ie reaffirms govt's ability to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad reaffirmed yesterday that the government had no intention of applying for a rescheduling of its foreign debts, currently estimated to be about US$58 billion.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Soldier jailed over Liquisa killing

Soldier jailed over Liquisa killing JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal yesterday sentenced an Army lieutenant to four years and six months imprisonment for ordering a subordinate to kill six unarmed East Timorese suspected of supporting separatist guerrillas.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Yogie concerned at political aspects of Sukarno anniversary

Yogie concerned at political aspects of Sukarno anniversary JAKARTA (JP): As the government expressed concern over the possible "politicization" of today's 25th commemoration of the death of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, an organizer said that politically controversial figures will ...

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Media criticized

Media criticized In your report Lee Kuan Yew lashes out again at foreign media (The Jakarta Post, June 17, 1995) Mr Lee blamed the media for the decline of Britain's basic institutions. It's not true.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 19 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,200 ...

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Select team to oversee security in Blok M area

Select team to oversee security in Blok M area JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta mayoralty has set up a special team, with personnel taken from different agencies, to be in charge of reinforcing security at the Blok M shopping area.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Tin firm to be listed on London stock market

Tin firm to be listed on London stock market JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad announced yesterday that PT Tambang Timah will be the second state-owned firm to be listed on overseas stock exchanges this year, after PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT Telkom).

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Riau feels the brunt of workers problems

Riau feels the brunt of workers problems JAKARTA (JP): The provincial administration of Riau is feeling the brunt of the flow of Indonesian workers being deported from Malaysia as it has to finance their trips to their home villages.

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Tue, 20 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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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Govt to announce tollway tender results in July

Govt to announce tollway tender results in July JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to announce the results of the tender of 19 tollway segments next month, Minister of Public Works Minister Radinal Moochtar said yesterday.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Cheppy to fight with mighty Choi

Cheppy to fight with mighty Choi BANDUNG (JP): National junior lightweight champion Cheppy Holman has vowed to win the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation crown.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Sanskrit language

Sanskrit language This is in reference to the letter of Mr Masli Arman (The Jakarta Post, June 15, 1995}.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/E. Timor to publish book

E. Timor to publish book DILI, East Timor: The provincial administration plans to publish a book on development progress in the territory to mark Indonesia's 50th anniversary of independence in August.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Probing revival of shadow puppet shows

Probing revival of shadow puppet showsBy Darmanto Jatman SEMARANG (JP): Well-known poet Rendra has noted a new vogue in Jakarta: people are lining up at ticket offices to attend traditional Javanese puppet shows (wayang kulit).

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Developer denies abducting family

Developer denies abducting family JAKARTA (JP): The developer of the Rancamaya Estate in Bogor, about 30 kilometers from here, denies the claim that the company "abducted" a resident who refused to surrender a house for which he is behind in payments.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Bureau says wet dry season possible

Bureau says wet dry season possible JAKARTA (JP): The national weather bureau says that rain, which has been drenching many parts of Indonesia this past week, may continue all through to August and beyond, raising the prospect of a "wet summer".

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Some expect too much from openness: Feisal

Some expect too much from openness: Feisal SEMARANG (JP): The greater political openness allowed by the government since the late 1980s has encouraged some Indonesians to call for unlimited freedom, Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Government urges growth of independent towns

Government urges growth of independent towns JAKARTA (JP): Self-contained towns where people work and study near to their homes are the answer to congestion and the rising costs of urbanization, State Minister of Housing Akbar Tanjung said yesterday.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Emeralda's body due here today

Emeralda's body due here today JAKARTA (JP): The body of Emeralda Siswono, the third daughter of State Minister for Public Housing, is expected to arrive at the Soekarno-Hatta airport from Jerusalem today.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Telecoms winners announced

Telecoms winners announced JAKARTA (JP): The ministry of tourism, post and telecommunications announced yesterday the winners of four joint operation contracts for telecommunications facilities in Kalimantan, Central Java, Sumatra and West Java.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Police complete questioning Bintang

Police complete questioning Bintang JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday completed their investigation of Sri Bintang Pamungkas before considering their next move against the controversial politician.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/CILECT conference in Jakarta

CILECT conference in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Centre International de Liaison et des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television (CILECT) has chosen Jakarta to play host to its second Asia Pacific Association conference from July 21 to 27.The conference will bring together 24 delegates from 15 countries.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Ye to miss Indonesia Open

Ye to miss Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): China's star-studded singles players account for most of the absentees of the Indonesia Open badminton championships here next month.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/China ends Indonesian run

China ends Indonesian run JAKARTA (JP): China strolled to a thumping win and a sweet revenge over Indonesia in the world dragon boat championships in Yue Yang, China, on Sunday.Playing before their home crowd, the spirited Chinese scullers won all of the eight gold medals up for grabs.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/The Sukarno factor

The Sukarno factor Twenty-five years after his demise, the memory of the late first president of Indonesia, Sukarno, still looms over this country's political scene.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Ferry capsizes, one missing

Ferry capsizes, one missing KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Lim Nenabanu, a student in Kupang, western Timor, went missing yesterday when the Hasenda Baru ferry on which he and 60 other passengers were traveling capsized 30 nautical miles west of the provincial capital.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Soeharto wants better business cooperation

Soeharto wants better business cooperation JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday called for better cooperation among large, medium and small businesses in a bid to strengthen the unity of the nation.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Garbage

Garbage A "member of the human race" recently wrote a letter (The Jakarta Post, June 7,1995) complaining about some letters being nauseating, although I have never felt anything nauseating in letters written by A. Djuana.

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Hassai Sensei 3:05 Diletansia 3:30 TV Series: Willing And Abel 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Open University's Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk ...

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Tue, 20 Jun 1995

JP/Organizers complaining of difficulties getting permits

Organizers complaining of difficulties getting permitsBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): For organizers, preparing for a seminar or a cultural performance may be easier than going through the bureaucratic haze and ambiguous restrictions necessary to obtaining a permit.

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