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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Thousands offer special prayers at Istiqlal mosque

Thousands offer special prayers at Istiqlal mosque JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Moslems gathered at the grand Istiqlal mosque yesterday to praise God on the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Land for transmigration

Land for transmigration SORONG, Irian Jaya: Tigori, one of the indigenous tribal groups living in the Sorong regency hinterland, has voluntarily rendered 30,000 hectares of communal land to the local administration to be developed into a transmigration site.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/WINNERS AGAIN:

WINNERS AGAIN: President Soeharto congratulates Central Java's long-distance team leader Suryono (left) after the province won the Tri Lomba Juang triathlon championship. The awards were presented yesterday at a ceremony at the Jakarta Convention Center.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Bapepam issues ruling on hostile takeover

Bapepam issues ruling on hostile takeover JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally issued a long-awaited ruling yesterday which is designed to prevent the takeover of listed companies.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Students demonstrate at two embassies over flag burning

Students demonstrate at two embassies over flag burning JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 youths staged demonstrations yesterday at the embassies of Australia and the Philippines, protesting against flag burning incidents which reportedly occurred in those countries during the celebration of ...
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Foreign vets join freedom fest

Foreign vets join freedom fest JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen foreigners who took part in Indonesia's independence struggle were invited by the Armed Forces as special guests of Indonesia to take part in the various events to celebrate the nation's golden anniversary.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/How to deal with environmental rift?

How to deal with environmental rift? JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations should try to work closer with the government in helping to settle environmental disputes, the deputy of the Environmental Impact Management Agency says.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Importers threaten Australia

Importers threaten Australia JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian importers urged the Australian government yesterday to expel all Fretilin members from its territory, otherwise imports from Australia would be stopped as of Sept. 18.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 18, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Environment

Environment Supporters of environmental organizations are supposed to be educated people. Why are they so easily fooled into sending money to organizations that publish a coupon and a picture of a cuddly animal in the press? How do environmentalists grab their imaginations with crude ...
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995 (2)

Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995 (2)By Mochtar Buchori This is the second of two articles examining the transformation of Indonesia's education system from 1945 to 1995.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Law of karma?

Law of karma? H. was my colleague in 1971-1974 when I was the export manager of a joint venture dealing in goat skins. After a time lapse of 20 years I met him again, however his social condition was none so good.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Electioneering ideas only of benefit to Golkar

Electioneering ideas only of benefit to Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The proposed in-door election campaigns will benefit the ruling Golkar party, which has the most human and financial resources among the three contesting parties, observers say.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/U.S. Dollar trades higher on European currency markets

U.S. Dollar trades higher on European currency markets LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar was trading mostly higher across Europe yesterday, but its rapid ascent seemed to have faltered as markets warily awaited the next move from the world's central banks.In London midmorning trade the U.S.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Debate on racism

Debate on racism Though not married, like Mr. Gulliver (Your Letters, Aug. 3, 1955), I have been dating an attractive and petite woman of Javanese ancestry. I'm a rather large white American.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Global peace remains elusive

Global peace remains elusive A hush fell across war-weary Japan as the unfamiliar voice of their divine emperor blared out of the static of war-time radio.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Not slanderous

Not slanderous Yet again it appears that Mr. Piero Ronci has missed the point. Vic Mills' article on Ruud Gullit at Chelsea: From giggles to mirth (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 4, 1995) was "tongue in cheek" and not a biased, slanderous attack on Gullit and the Italian soccer game, as Mr.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 8:40 a.m. Special: Parade Kapal Perang Arung Samudera 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 4:00 Special: Pesta Rakyat (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News ...
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Queen Beatrix to witness signing of 30 business deals

Queen Beatrix to witness signing of 30 business deals JAKARTA (JP): Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is scheduled to witness the signing of business agreements between Indonesian and Dutch companies on Aug. 22, Indonesian Ambassador in The Hague J.B. Soedarmanto Kadarisman said.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/'Indonesia Emas' gives new shine to fashion

'Indonesia Emas' gives new shine to fashion JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen top Indonesian designers paraded their collections in a fashion show called "Parade Mode Indonesia Emas" at Plaza Indonesia Tuesday.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.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, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Racial discrimination

Racial discrimination I almost choked on my nasi goreng (fried rice) when I read in The Jakarta Post letters section (On racism, July 29, 1995) that my words "It has never been this writer's intention to draw attention to his family and his person" had somehow metamorphose into" ...Mr.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Foreman is coming to town

Foreman is coming to town JAKARTA (JP): To see Santa Claus, you'll have for December. But if you want to meet George Foreman in person, today is the day.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Science center planned for East Jakarta

Science center planned for East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The project to build a science center at the Indonesia in Miniature Park in East Jakarta should help motivate people, particularly youths, to work hard to master high technology, an official of the recreation complex says.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Hotels fully-booked for tonight's fiesta

Hotels fully-booked for tonight's fiesta JAKARTA (JP): Hotels along Jl. Thamrin have been fully booked by people wanting to see tonight's fireworks display, which is part of the Kenduri National gala party, held at the National Monument (Monas) square to celebrate the country's 50th Independence ...
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Awards for law officials

Awards for law officials JAKARTA: Seven senior officials of the Ministry of Justice were granted Bintang Jasa Utama awards from the government during the ceremony of the Indonesian 50th independence anniversary at the ministry on Thursday.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/India interested in freedom of Asian people (2)

India interested in freedom of Asian people (2)By Jai Singh Yadav This is the second of two articles on the Asian Relations Conference held in New Delhi in 1947.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/See it live

See it liveSaturdaySoccer English league: Chelsea v Everton, SCTV at 9 p.m. German league: Karlsruhe v Bayern Muenchen, TVRI at 10.30 p.m.SundayBoxing Mike Tyson v Peter McNeely, heavyweight elimination bout, Indosiar at 9 a.m.Soccer English league: Arsenal v Middlesbrough, ANTeve at 10 p.m.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Sanitation at Kenduri Nasional

Sanitation at Kenduri Nasional JAKARTA (JP): The City Sanitation Office will deploy 700 personnel and provide 260 trash bins during the Kenduri Nasional gala party at the National Monument (Monas) square tonight, an official said.Chief of the office, M.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Massive grooming key to Dutch tennis success

Massive grooming key to Dutch tennis success JAKARTA (JP): A massive program to groom juniors is the key to preparing world-class players, says Ruurd de Boer, president of the Dutch tennis association (KNLTB).
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/13 foreigners' sentences reduced

13 foreigners' sentences reduced DENPASAR, Bali: Jail terms of 13 foreign criminals, detained at the Denpasar prison, have been reduced by four to nine months, Antara reported on Thursday.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Amnesty for separatist members

Amnesty for separatist members DILI, East Timor: Chief of the East Timor Military Command Col. Mahidin Simbolon says the government's offer of amnesty for rebels who surrender voluntarily still holds.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Muhammadiyah chief says corruption must be stopped

Muhammadiyah chief says corruption must be stopped SEMARANG, Central Java: The 28-million strong Muhammadiyah appealed yesterday to Indonesians to honor independence with an end to corruption and the abuse of power.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/New book on Bali to be launched

New book on Bali to be launched JAKARTA (JP): The Puri Agung Gianyar will release a book entitled Fire, A Balinese Journey of the Soul and the first showing of a movie called Cycles of the God at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 22.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Eco-labeling violations will face no penalties

Eco-labeling violations will face no penalties JAKARTA (JP): Consumer countries of tropical timber will not impose penalties on wood producers that fail to meet eco-labeling requirements, but will provide incentives for those which prove to be environmentally friendly.
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Sat, 19 Aug 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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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Man arrested, charged with brutal murder

Man arrested, charged with brutal murder JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police have arrested a 28-year-old man and charged him with the murder on Wednesday of an motorcycle taxi driver.The suspect, identified only as "RI", was arrested less than one day after the brutal murder.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/The right to social justice

The right to social justice Recent calls to pay greater respect to the people of Indonesia became louder after President Soeharto promised to pay more attention to them in his state of nation address on Wednesday.With the Republic reaching 50 years of age the calls are logical and reasonable.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Graft convict escapes from jail

Graft convict escapes from jail SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Wijanarko Salim, the convict in a Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.1 million) embezzlement case escaped while he was under medical treatment at a hospital Wednesday, a report said yesterday.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Wall collapses, killing six people

Wall collapses, killing six people JAKARTA (JP): Six people were crushed to death and dozens of others injured on Aug. 17 when a concrete wall outside of a sport stadium packed with people celebrating Independence Day collapsed.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Holiday Inn to open soon

Holiday Inn to open soon JAKARTA (JP): Holiday Inn Worldwide, the hotel division of Bass Plc. of Britain, will soon operate a 372-room hotel in Jakarta called the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Founder sells 20 million shares of PT Matahari

Founder sells 20 million shares of PT Matahari BOGOR, West Java (JP): The majority shareholder of the publicly-listed retail company PT Matahari Putra Prima has sold 20 million of its shares to the public, to get capital gains of more than Rp 50 billion (US$22.1 million).
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Bartender c'ship to be held here

Bartender c'ship to be held here JAKARTA (JP): T.G.I. Friday's Jakarta, a franchise of the Dallas-based restaurant chain, plans to hold a bartending competition, called the 1995 T.G.I. Friday's Jakarta Market Bartender Championship, on Sept. 1.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Developer sued over land use

Developer sued over land use JAKARTA (JP): A housing developer is facing two lawsuits in a land dispute in Meruya Udik, West Jakarta, where it constructed a housing complex.The first lawsuit is to be filed by its customers, while the other will be filed by the West Jakarta Mayoralty.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Unleaded gasoline introduced

Unleaded gasoline introduced JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina introduced yesterday unleaded gasoline, called Super TT, with a retail price of Rp 1,000 (US$0.44) per liter, including the 10 percent value added tax.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Two great leaders

Two great leaders Sukarno is not Soeharto. Each has his own strengths and shortcomings. Nevertheless, those shortcomings should not become a reason for us to formally disclaim their merits.Sukarno launched the era of independence. Soeharto took this nation into the year of its golden jubilee.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/IDs for independence pioneers

IDs for independence pioneers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten Suweno handed over special identification cards to independence pioneers for their meritorious contributions to the nation.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Javanese culture: Scapegoat of all evils?

Javanese culture: Scapegoat of all evils? The course of the nation in its 50-year voyage appears to have been marked by the dominant position of Javanese culture and people are often tempted to link all social illnesses to this particular culture.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Illegal tennis court

Illegal tennis court JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged the city administration yesterday to take stern action against PT Inti Utama Dharma Real Estate developer for its failure to abide by an instruction to demolish a tennis court built illegally in its housing complex in East Jakarta.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Fun regatta to start next week

Fun regatta to start next week JAKARTA (JP): About 60 yachts from 20 countries, who participated in the 1995 Arung Samudra race from Bali to Jakarta, will refresh their competitions in two races around the waters of Jakarta's Seribu Islands on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27.
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Sat, 19 Aug 1995

JP/Jakartans invited to attend festivity at Monas Square

Jakartans invited to attend festivity at Monas Square JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has invited Jakartans to come to the National Monument (Monas) square to attend the Kenduri Nasional grand festivity held for the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence tonight.
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