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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Major's murder not premeditated: Gen. Banurusman

Major's murder not premeditated: Gen. Banurusman JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro said yesterday that preliminary investigations indicated that last week's murder of a police major had not been premeditated.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Asian conference on home economics opened

Asian conference on home economics opened JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Regional Association for Home Economics conference was opened by Mrs. Try Sutrisno yesterday.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Computer data destroyed

Computer data destroyed Over the past seven years I have built-up an impressive collection of carefully selected commercial programs and high quality children's games on my home desktop computer. The programs occupied about 800 Mb on two stacked hard disks.

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Tue, 18 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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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Murder of policemen

Murder of policemen Murdering policemen seems to be increasing in frequency. In the past two years, according to our records, no fewer than 15 policemen have been killed in various parts of the country for various reasons.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Pulogadung station relocation delayed

Pulogadung station relocation delayed JAKARTA (JP): A plan to relocate the Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta has been delayed because the environment impact analysis (Amdal) on the new location has yet to be completed.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Five months for terror campaign

Five months for terror campaign DILI, East Timor: The local district court yesterday sentenced a man to five months imprisonment for contributing to a terror campaign in the city early this year.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/IAEA to help build nuclear reactor here

IAEA to help build nuclear reactor here JAKARTA (JP): Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Hans Blix promised yesterday to help Indonesia develop its proposed nuclear power plant and gave assurances that nuclear power was, environmentally, the "cleanest" source of ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Sleman court to continue trial of Permadi despite lawyers' motion

Sleman court to continue trial of Permadi despite lawyers' motion YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Sleman District Court dismissed yesterday a motion moved by the team of lawyers defending controversial soothsayer Permadi, who is being tried for blaspheming against Islam, deciding instead to proceed with the ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/NGOs caution World Bank on new loans to Indonesia

NGOs caution World Bank on new loans to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A group of non-governmental organizations appealed to the World Bank yesterday to tie human rights criteria more closely to any new loans extended to the Indonesian government.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Governments often ignore productivity

Governments often ignore productivity JAKARTA (JP): At present there are over 200 national governments in the world. They range in size from the huge bureaucracies of the U.S. and Russia, to the tiny assemblies of Vanuatu and Leichtenstein.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/First sports magazine launched

First sports magazine launched JAKARTA (JP): Raket, the first Indonesian sports magazine ever to specialize in tennis, badminton and squash coverage, was launched here yesterday evening with a maiden issue of 30,000 copies.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Roy third in Formula Asia

Roy third in Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading driver Roy Haryanto rode his luck to finish third and fifth in the Formula Asia races in the Shah Alam circuit in Malaysia on Sunday.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Mayoralty complex home to unique gravestone museum

Mayoralty complex home to unique gravestone museumBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Nobody knows the troubles I see; Nobody knows my sorrowThese lines are engraved on the tombstone of Soe Hok Gie, a young student who died while trying to scale the Semeru mountain in Central Java in the 1960's.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Singh urges customs to form ASEAN Lane

Singh urges customs to form ASEAN Lane JAKARTA (JP): Secretary-General of ASEAN Adjit Singh has urged the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to synchronize their customs procedures to create a smoother and faster movement of goods.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Bimantara makes successful debut on capital market

Bimantara makes successful debut on capital market JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified Bimantara Citra made a successful debut during its initial listing on the Jakarta Stock Exchange yesterday, with its price rising by 45 percent at close.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/East Timor marks 19th integration anniversary

East Timor marks 19th integration anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Some East Timorese have spent the last several days beautifying their towns to celebrate 19 years as Indonesia's 27th province.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Britain regains world junior bridge title

Britain regains world junior bridge title JAKARTA (JP): Great Britain won its second world junior bridge title after New Zealand surrendered at the end of the fifth session of their final in Kuta, Bali, yesterday.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/A question of legality

A question of legality There has been a lot of fuss lately about business activities conducted by the offspring of government officials. There have been accusations that the way in which those young people conduct their activities is not always very ethical.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Pilot killed in plane crash

Pilot killed in plane crash JAKARTA (JP): A Twin Otter passenger plane belonging to the state-owned airline Merpati Nusantara Airlines crashed yesterday after taking off from Bintuni airstrip in Manokwari regency, Irian Jaya, killing the pilot and causing severe injuries to two other crew members ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Cracks develop in new Rp 1.4b bridge

Cracks develop in new Rp 1.4b bridge BEKASI (JP): Cracks have developed in the sides of a nearly- completed bridge worth Rp 1.4 billion ($625,000), triggering fears that it may collapse shortly after it goes into operation.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/France errs again

France errs again The French government's use of an elite squad of commandos, armed with tear gas, to storm the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior II and arrest its crew was an excessive use of force.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Indomobil to build US$120m tire plant

Indomobil to build US$120m tire plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Indomobil Investment Corp., the holding company of the Indomobil car group, and Sumi Rubber Industries Limited of Japan agreed yesterday to set up a joint venture which will build a US$120 million tire and golf ball plant at Cikampek, West ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Paper firm to raise output

Paper firm to raise output JAKARTA (JP): PT Pabrik Kertas Leces, a state-owned paper firm in East Java, will procure new waste treatment machines at Rp 56 billion (US$25 million), which will help optimize the utilization of its production capacity, a company executive said.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/EU anti-dumping discussed

EU anti-dumping discussed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Trade and the European Commission are organizing a series of seminars on the European Union's new anti-dumping legislation this week to help Indonesian businessmen get acquainted with it.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/ASEAN: Moving on the right track (1)

ASEAN: Moving on the right track (1)By Vitit Muntarbhorn This is the first of two articles examining the path the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has taken thus far. The 1995 ASEAN Summit will take place at the end of this month.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Productivity: An urgent matter of political concern?

Productivity: An urgent matter of political concern?By Simon Potter JAKARTA (JP): In my home country, the United Kingdom, simply mentioning the word "productivity" is enough to raise the hackles of many individuals.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Director Kohei Oguri dedicates film to Christine Hakim

Director Kohei Oguri dedicates film to Christine HakimBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Christine Hakim, one of Indonesia's prominent actress, is painstakingly preparing herself for the role of an Asian girl in her next movie Nemuru Otoko, (A Man of Sleep).

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Sarwono laments loss of reefs

Sarwono laments loss of reefs BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: State Minister of the Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja tried to draw attention this weekend to the loss of precious coral reefs off Lampung, where the damage is largely being caused by fishermen using explosives.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/End of BI swap facilities won't affect forex mart

End of BI swap facilities won't affect forex mart JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's move yesterday to end its foreign exchange swap facilities for the banking industry is not expected to have any major impact on the foreign exchange market.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Walhi urges govt to sue Pindo Deli for polluting

Walhi urges govt to sue Pindo Deli for polluting JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) urged the government yesterday to prosecute a paper manufacturer in Karawang, West Java, which it says is deliberately discharged untreated waste into the Citarum river.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/RI, Australia to forge accord on education

RI, Australia to forge accord on education JAKARTA (JP): Senior Indonesian and Australian officials met yesterday to develop a cooperation program in relation to education and vocational training.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Short films screenings

Short films screenings JAKARTA (JP): Over 40 short films from 12 Asia-Pacific countries will be screened free of charge here from July 22 to 27.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/East Timor exports workers

East Timor exports workers DILI, East Timor: The local Manpower Office plans to send 500 people to other provinces next month, according to an official.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Hyundai to face tough competition

Hyundai to face tough competition JAKARTA (JP): The entry of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company into the country's car market will increase the competition, but it won't significantly erode the market shares of established car makes, an automotive businessman said yesterday.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Man dies of AIDS

Man dies of AIDS JAKARTA (JP): A man being treated for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) died at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital yesterday, hospital sources said.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/City directorate denies banning workers' play

City directorate denies banning workers' play JAKARTA (JP): The head of the city directorate of social and political affairs, Bagus Suharyono, denied yesterday accusations that he had banned a performance of a play produced by the Teater Buruh Indonesia (Indonesian Workers' Theater Group).

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Influential children: The debate continues

Influential children: The debate continues JAKARTA (JP): The current debate over the business activities of the children of senior government officials has spawned theories about what really lies behind the controversy.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Hassai Sensei 4:05 Dilentasia 4:30 Science Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 English Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show: Wawasan ...

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Bulog to spend $55.5m on CPO procurement

Bulog to spend $55.5m on CPO procurement JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will spend up to Rp 125 billion (US$55.5 million) on the importation of olein and the procurement of crude palm oil (CPO) from domestic producers in order to amass an edible oil reserve of 75,000 tons.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/1,400 families face eviction in Kapuk

1,400 families face eviction in Kapuk JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,400 families in Kapuk, West Jakarta, are facing eviction by the state-owned housing company Perum Perumnas, which now wants to develop the land.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Telkom finalizes initial public offering plan

Telkom finalizes initial public offering plan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) finalized yesterday its plan to go public later this year, concentrating on the offer of a major portion of its shares in the United States.

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Tue, 18 Jul 1995

JP/Japanese aid to rise to $1.97b

Japanese aid to rise to $1.97b JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government will increase its concessional loans to Indonesia from the 158 billion yen last fiscal year to 168 billion yen this year and will cut the interest rates on the loans to 2.

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