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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Boatpeople land in East Timor

Boatpeople land in East Timor DILI, East Timor: Five Vietnamese boatpeople who escaped from the Galang Island refugee processing center in Riau are now stranded in East Timor after their boat lost control in rough seas and was washed ashore.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Apartment project postponed

Apartment project postponed JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty has ordered PT Sari Lembah Hijau, developer of the Park Royale apartment complex, to postpone its construction work until its dispute with local residents over pollution is resolved.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship The campaign launched by President Soeharto yesterday to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in society has set loose a gush of refreshing air in the direction of the business sector in which, up to now, only rent seekers, opportunists and politically well connected persons ...

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 1995: Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 13 Jul 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, 13 Jul 1995

JP/35 honored for help to cooperatives

35 honored for help to cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Marking Indonesia's 48th Cooperative Day yesterday, President Soeharto inaugurated a pioneering wholesale outlet for cooperatives and small businesses and launched a national entrepreneurship drive.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Japan Foundation gives aid to 30 teaching institutions

Japan Foundation gives aid to 30 teaching institutions JAKARTA (JP): The Japan Foundation donated educational aid to all 30 Japanese teaching institutions in Indonesia yesterday.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/'Independence leaders upheld free speech'

'Independence leaders upheld free speech' JAKARTA (JP): Though facing monumental armed and ideological challenges, in the early years of independence Indonesian leaders set great store by the values of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, an American historian said yesterday.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Chocky Challenge 3:05 Dance Program 3:30 TV Drama: Harapan Nan Sirna 4:30 Women's Program: profile 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 ...

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Squatters paid compensation

Squatters paid compensation JAKARTA (JP): The State Housing Company, Perum Perumnas, yesterday paid compensation to 166 families of squatters in Cengkareng in a new bid to end a conflict that has delayed its plan to build low-cost houses in the West Jakarta area.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Japan debates its role in Indonesian independence

Japan debates its role in Indonesian independence JAKARTA (JP): While Japan played a role in paving the way for Indonesia's proclamation of independence in 1945, this in no way atones for the atrocities it committed during it's World War II occupation of Indonesia, a leading Japanese historian ...

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/On Smoking

On Smoking With reference to the letter Smoking on buses (The Jakarta Post, July 6, 1995), I think the writer is right when he says that, in order to avoid the risk of becoming "smoke-enslaved", young people shouldn't smoke.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Aromatic plant built

Aromatic plant built JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and Chairman of Investment Coordinating Board Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo has inaugurated the construction of a US$850 million aromatic plant by Bechtel of the United States at Arun, Aceh.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Police rule out politics in reporters' arrest

Police rule out politics in reporters' arrest JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro ruled out political motives behind the arrest of two journalists charged with trespassing.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/U.S.-Vietnamese ties good for ASEAN

U.S.-Vietnamese ties good for ASEAN JAKARTA (JP): The United States' decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Vietnam bodes well for Indonesia and other countries in Southeast Asia, officials and international relations experts said yesterday.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Dirty tricks and de Klerk

Dirty tricks and de Klerk Deputy President F.W. de Klerk has provided a reasonably credible alibi in response to charges that he ordered, or knew about, security force "dirty tricks" during the last four years of his presidency.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Organizer to be tried over Hefner seminar

Organizer to be tried over Hefner seminar JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta police have completed interrogating the host of an unlicensed seminar on Islam which authorities forcibly dispersed last month.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Plantation companies inefficient

Plantation companies inefficient JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Plantations Muhammad Badrun warned yesterday that inefficiency will render the country's plantation sectors uncompetitive on the international and domestic markets.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Alleged killer hunted down

Alleged killer hunted down PROBOLINGGO, East Java: The local police have arrested a man accused of beheading his own girlfriend last week, according to Antara.The 30-year-old suspect, identified by his initials MAD, was picked up at his home at Kuripan village on Monday night.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Travel Agents complain to House members

Travel Agents complain to House members JAKARTA (JP): Twenty tour and travel agencies complained to the House of Representatives yesterday over a sharp increase in the guarantee funds that they are required to provide by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Response to letters

Response to letters It is truly mystifying why some of my innocent little letters--ho-hum stuff for serious subscribers--can bring about testy responses from other readers at times.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/RI gears up for world bridge c'ship

RI gears up for world bridge c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is gearing up for the Bermuda Bowl championship, fielding three teams in the world invitational bridge tournament in Kuta, Bali, which opened yesterday.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Brokerages may have ties with listed firms

Brokerages may have ties with listed firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad yesterday argued against a suggestion of House members that the affiliates of listed companies not be licensed as securities companies.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Is might right?

Is might right? Mine is only a small voice--but I sincerely hope it echoes the feelings of millions and millions of people on this earth.The UN celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 26, 1995. Its role in the socio-cultural, educational, health, humanitarian areas, etc.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/270 sailors sue shipping firm

270 sailors sue shipping firm JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta district court opened on Tuesday the trial of an executive of a shipping company charged with swindling 270 sailors.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Producers defend pulp technology

Producers defend pulp technology JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association yesterday defended technology still in use by its members which has come under attack by an Australian environmental expert who has deemed it hazardous.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Resting in peace getting expensive

Resting in peace getting expensive JAKARTA (JP): The practice of extorting illegal levies has become so common in the city that even people mourning the death of their relatives at public cemeteries are not safe.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Diarrhea outbreak in Bekasi claims 4 lives

Diarrhea outbreak in Bekasi claims 4 lives JAKARTA (JP): At least four people died and more than 200 were hospitalized due to an outbreak of diarrhea in the Bekasi area east of Jakarta over the past week, a local administration source said yesterday.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/City traffic needs an independent management body

City traffic needs an independent management body JAKARTA (JP): The city administration came under pressure yesterday to review the way it handles the city's congested traffic conditions.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Fund raising campaign

Fund raising campaign BANDUNG: West Java Governor R. Nuriana appealed to all regents and mayors in the province to step up their campaigns to raise funds to help the government in its fight against poverty.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Drum festival to rock City

Drum festival to rock City JAKARTA (JP): Local and foreign musicians will show off their skills in the two-day Indonesian International Drum Festival 1995 taking place from July 14 through 15 at Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Right move on Vietnam

Right move on Vietnam America is well served by President Clinton's decision to normalize relations with Vietnam. From commercial competition to the defense of human rights in Vietnam, from the search for American remains to Pacific defense strategy, United States interests can only benefit.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/North Sumatra farmers lodge protest in Jakarta

North Sumatra farmers lodge protest in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A group of farmers from North Sumatra who have been locked in a long and often fierce land battle with the local military, called yesterday for the intervention of the House of Representatives.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Fire razes main market

Fire razes main market INDRAMAYU, West Java: Fire razed the state-managed Inpres market in this city on Tuesday morning, destroying 84 kiosks and hundreds of stalls.One of the traders, a woman selling imitation jewelry, died watching the fire inflame her wares, Antara reported.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Myanmar and the region

Myanmar and the region The regional political climate prevailing in Southeast Asia has forced the SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration Council) of Myanmar to accept an offer of constructive engagement from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Is Muhammadiyah still an educational reformer?

Is Muhammadiyah still an educational reformer?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Can Muhammadiyah regain its role as reformer in Islamic education?This is a question several of my friends have been asking me for about two years.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Chemical maker denies its product hazardous

Chemical maker denies its product hazardous JAKARTA (JP): A director of a local firm, PT Zeneca, denied yesterday that its products were hazardous to users and the environment.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Ubud and Batuan paintings need proper appreciation

Ubud and Batuan paintings need proper appreciationBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): What do you expect from exhibitions? A museum exhibition should contain an element of muse. It should provide a meditative or contemplative mood for a visitor.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Kadin decries licensing red tape in infrastructure

Kadin decries licensing red tape in infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry complained yesterday that private investors in infrastructure development face arduous licensing procedures which ultimately raise the cost of doing business.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Police delay arson probe

Police delay arson probe PAMEKASAN, East Java: Police have delayed the investigation of a torched fishing boat off the island of Madura, allegedly carried out by a group of fishermen angry at the owner's decision to use a kind of net that threatened their livelihood.Madura Police Chief Col.

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Thu, 13 Jul 1995

JP/Govt loses $5m through first half of 1994/1995

Govt loses $5m through first half of 1994/1995 JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Board yesterday revealed government losses of Rp 11.1 billion (US$4.99 million) from fraud at six of the government's institutions during the April- September period last year.The Board's chairman, J.B.

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