Contending with a climate of fear The international community recognizes four fundamental freedoms: Freedom of speech, of religion, from fear and from want. In Indonesia, all four are guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution.

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Over one million attend big bash at Monas ParkBy K. Basrie and Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): On a rare historic occasion, over half a million people jammed the Monumen Nasional (Monas) Park yesterday for Kenduri Nasional, the National Thanksgiving Party led by President Soeharto.

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Pelti likely to give up ATP Tour c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The ATP Tour World Doubles championship plunged into deep waters as the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) refused to give its commitment to save the tournament from a possible departure from the country.

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Villagers' fate uncertain in Carita Bay makeoverBy Tobias Glucksman CARITA, West Java (JP): Nestled next to a quaint fishing village, in an area rich in history and natural wonders, Carita Bay offers something for the historian, naturalist, anthropologist and sunbather in us all.

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Foreman back to ring with love in his fists JAKARTA (JP): Let's hope God doesn't mind hearing fighting preacher George Foreman jokingly say that he preaches because there is always food for preachers.Food seems to be his obsession.

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Indonesia soccer team faces daunting pre-Olympic task JAKARTA (JP): Despite a slim chance of upsetting red-hot favorite South Korea in their Olympic Asia Oceania Zone match next week, Indonesia's booters are maintaining their spirit.

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Trying it on for size The government policy and campaign to promote the "nationalization" of business establishments in both the public and private sectors has begun to take root.

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Indonesia enters international fashion stageBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's designers must be feeling dizzy from the recent attentions of the international fashion community. First, there was the CNN feature in June on Indonesia's top designers Biyan, Prajudi, and Ghea Sukarya.

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TelephoneBy Sori Siregar I was lying on the bed when the telephone rang. Reluctantly I rose and picked up the receiver."Rofi speaking," I said."Brother Rofi?" asked the voice on the telephone."Yes, speaking," I answered."I am lucky, then.""What's up?" I asked."Oh, it's really nothing.

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'Cemeng 2005', N. Riantiarno's debut as a film directorBy Marselli JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian film directors began their careers in theater. Take D. Djajakusuma, Teguh Karya, Slamet Rahardjo, Putu Wijaya and the late Usmar Ismail. The latest to join them is N. Riantiarno.

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Indonesian play to run in Brunei DarussalamBy C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): Teater Mandiri, under the direction of Putu Wijaya, will perform YEL as part of the Fourth ASEAN Theater Festival, from Aug. 18 to 26, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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Law on gathering permits outdated, needs revision Under Dutch colonial rule any gathering of over five Indonesians was prohibited. The Dutch were very suspicious that meetings could lead to an uprising against them.

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The bans related to themes and speakers JAKARTA (JP): Many academic gatherings and cultural activities have been broken up.

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Molly Bondan: Contributor to RI-Australia friendship In Love With A Nation: Molly Bondan and Indonesia Edited by Joan Hardjono and Charles Warner Published by Charles Warner, Australia, 1995 240 pages MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): If someone gave me a start and asked me to quickly name two ...

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Lighten up please, it's the golden anniversary JAKARTA (JP): It certainly looks as if it's getting somewhere -- "it" being the celebrations to mark Indonesia's 50th anniversary, or, as you see and hear in every type of media, "Indonesia's golden anniversary.

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Knowledge is solution to police tortureBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Edi Sartono, 15, and Fajar Bawono, 16, will never forget the nightmare of being detained by police two years ago on charges of raping a primary school girl, a neighbor of theirs.

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Warships assemble in the Jakarta Bay JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-two Indonesian and foreign warships, from frigates to destroyers, assembled in Jakarta Bay yesterday in perhaps one of the largest gatherings of naval forces seen since the U.

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Ill-advised presumptions I am writing regarding Abdul Rachman's vilification of Amir Sidharta (Your Letters, Aug. 13, 1995).Rachman's presumptions about Amir Sidharta and Teguh Ostenrik were not only ill-advised, but veered on the edge of a envious personal vendetta.

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Artist Titiek Puspa still shines at 58By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The lavish celebrations for the country's golden anniversary are far from over. People throng to various corners of the city to enjoy the free entertainment of splendid fireworks and great music. Smiles are on their faces.

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People celebrate Independence Day in different ways JAKARTA (JP): Some glittered in their best outfits, others looked a bit muddy, while many wore uniforms. Such were the moods reflected in the appearances of Indonesian's as they celebrated their country's 50th anniversary.

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TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky the Viking 8:05 Children's Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Beauty Program 11:45 Sports: Dari ...

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People fear joining NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Apart from restrictions on the right to assemble, many people also fear joining associations the government doesn't recognize. But worse is the fear of not joining certain organizations, like government-sponsored unions.

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Teater Mandiri, an eclectic group JAKARTA (JP): Teater Mandiri is an eclectic group of people from all walks of life which, under the direction of Putu Wijaya, has been producing tontonan (performance events) in Jakarta and in cities throughout Indonesia and the United States since the early ...

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Time off is vital to one's spirit, familyBy Hillary Clinton When I was a child, my family took the same vacation every summer to visit my father's relatives in Pennsylvania. We would always leave Chicago at the crack of dawn.

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Remembering the years around independence JAKARTA (JP): The celebrations of the country's golden anniversary culminated on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1995, with the flag hoisting ceremony at the State Palace and various traditional games and contests held throughout the country.

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