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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal

Toll robbery involed no soldiers: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung denies involvement of Armed Forces members in the bloody robbery on the Jagorawi toll road on Oct. 11.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business

PT Telkom invites private firms to set up multimedia business JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned domestic telecommunications carrier PT Telkom is inviting private firms to set up a company to offer multimedia services.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Hollow LDP victory

Hollow LDP victory Whatever coalition government emerges in Japan in the next few days or weeks, it will be shaky at best, and very possibly short- lived.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Teenage girl dies after having sex

Teenage girl dies after having sex JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old girl died yesterday after allegedly having sexual intercourse with an Saudi Arabian national at the Central Hotel on Jl. Pramuka in Central Jakarta.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success

Humility and sensitivity are keys to Asia Foundation's success JAKARTA (JP): A major sore point in international development cooperation is the perception held by developing countries that developed states which provide assistance often attach conditions and prescribe values which are ill-timed ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Suwito sets date for title defense in March

Suwito sets date for title defense in March JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation welterweight champion Suwito Lagola has nominated three American opponents as possible challengers for his first title defense next March since regaining his title three weeks ago.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/A slap in the face

A slap in the face I read with interest and sympathy the sad experience of Nosi Lestariwati, whose car was hit by an expatriate driver who has been uncooperative in arranging for proper compensation.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Syafruddin murder suspect arrested

Syafruddin murder suspect arrested YOGYAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man suspected of killing Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, a journalist of the Bernas daily, in August.The suspect, identified as Kiwik, was arrested Monday in the vicinity of Sleman regency, 14 kilometers north of here.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture

Alvin Toffler to get $33,000 for one-hour lecture JAKARTA (JP): American futurologist Alvin Toffler will get Rp 75 million (US$33,000) to speak for an hour at a seminar in the ancient central Javanese city of Yogyakarta next week.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in Jakarta

The Australian talking pig takes on Pinocchio in JakartaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Two contrasting children's movies are being screened in local theaters to herald the school holidays which started this week. The first is the Oscar-winning Babe, the second is The Adventures of Pinnochio.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Batan lambasted over nuclear project

Batan lambasted over nuclear project DEPOK, West Java (JP): A legislator charged yesterday that the National Atomic Energy Agency (Batan) has turned a deaf ear to people's objections to a government plan to build a nuclear reactor.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying

Astra shares surge 6% on speculation of coming big buying JAKARTA (JP): Shares in car maker Astra International leaped 6 percent yesterday to close at Rp 4,250 (US$1.81), up from Rp 4,000 on Monday, as investors took position to anticipate forthcoming big buying, dealers said.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Dili statue listed as record

Dili statue listed as record SEMARANG: The giant Christ the King statue in Dili, East Timor, will be listed at the Indonesian Record Museum.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments

City called on to issue ruling on cheap apartments JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the administration yesterday to issue a regulation on low-cost apartments in an effort to protect the city's investment as well as apartment owners.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/RI and Croatian executives talk trade

RI and Croatian executives talk trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and Croatian businessmen met here yesterday to see if they could develop natural gas pipelines in Croatia and trade more coal.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing

Saudi Arabia to expedite haj visa processing JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to process visa applications for next year's haj in Ujungpandang and Surabaya, as well as Jakarta, in order to prevent a repeat of last season's chaotic haj operation.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Kenari market project to go ahead

Kenari market project to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): City Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, intends to continue developing the Kenari market in Central Jakarta despite a dispute over the site with state-owned railway company PT Perumka.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Israel's tunnel

Israel's tunnel When looking at the Middle East, there is no doubt that Israel is now more intransigent than it was under Prime Minister Rabin, but since the Palestinian Hamas openly admitted that they had placed bombs on buses in order to kill innocent men, women and children, and hence destroy ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali

Hospital staff, patients meet Muhammad Ali JAKARTA (JP): On his third visit to Indonesia, Muhammad Ali still charms young and old.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Coalition building will aid LDP

Coalition building will aid LDP In his initial post-election analysis our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin suggests that claims of a great victory for Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, or for Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, are probably wrong and certainly premature.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Soccer fans die in road accident

Soccer fans die in road accident BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Five soccer fans were killed and another 43 injured as their overloaded truck overturned in Way Jepara on Sunday, Antara reported yesterday.Antara said the truck driver fled the scene.The accident that occurred at about 6:30 p.m.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Jakarta to get new condominium

Jakarta to get new condominium JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is scheduled to inaugurate two condominiums and two apartment units, called the Taman Pasadenia Pulomas Project, in Pulomas, East Jakarta on Oct. 25, a company executive said yesterday.Gemala Misori W.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 1996 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Rp 1b in cheques stolen

Rp 1b in cheques stolen JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police are investigating how Rp 1 billion (US$429,184) in cheques went missing from a private company in the Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.Lt. Col. M.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness

Thousands of Jakartans suffer from mental ilness JAKARTA (JP): Between 9,000 and 27,000 of Jakarta's nine million people suffer from a serious mental disorder, 10 percent of whom need to undergo special treatment, said a health official yesterday.Dr.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support

Outspoken retired generals finding fresh support JAKARTA (JP): More people are coming out in support of a group of outspoken retired generals whom the government has labeled "inconsistent" toward the state ideology Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI'

'More Australian firms will produce car parts in RI' JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism John Moore is optimistic that more Australian car- component manufacturers will set up here to support Indonesia's automotive industry.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Officials back timber theft

Officials back timber theft JAMBI, Jambi: The theft of ironwood in the province's forests continues unabated due to corrupt officials backing individuals, a press report said yesterday.The timber, which is suitable for building and furniture, is stolen from Bulian National Park.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine

Late Mrs. Tien Soeharto to be declared national heroine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will declare the late First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto a national heroine on Nov. 10 when the nation commemorates National Heroes Day.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Change to law on presidency opposed

Change to law on presidency opposed JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono and former vice president Sudharmono are opposed to proposals for a law to regulate the presidential institution.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Children's Program 3:30 TV Series: Just the Ten of Us 4:05 TV Drama 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Indonesian Lesson 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Travel 6:15 Village Program ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/House members visit Kalimantan

House members visit Kalimantan PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Visiting members of the House of Representatives urged the local government yesterday to make sure that all foreigners working in the area do so legally.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Utut labors to beat Liu

Utut labors to beat Liu JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's No. 1 chess player Utut Adianto had to labor before overcoming wild card entrant compatriot Dede Liu in the 47th move on an Indian Nimzo defense in the seventh round of the Gunadharma International Chess Tournament here yesterday.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Govt calls for int'l trading network

Govt calls for int'l trading network JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state-owned trading companies to develop international trading networks to help accelerate the growth of Indonesia's exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said yesterday.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society

Asia Foundation struggles to strengthen civil society JAKARTA (JP): While many private organizations tend to shy away from issues concerning political development, the Asia Foundation, through its own quiet work, has clearly underlined strengthening civil societies as one of its objectives.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono

Indonesia needs to open up its protected sectors: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to further open up its protected sectors, simplify bureaucracy and empower businesses and social organizations to ensure high economic growth and compete in the coming free market era, Minister/State ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/FedEx responds

FedEx responds In response to Mr. Poriaman Sitanggang recent experience with FedEx services published in this column (Oct. 12, 1996), we would like to explain that like any other international business we use the U.S.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Our next president

Our next president Besides the criteria that are outlined in our Constitution, a national leader must, according to Golkar general chairman Harmoko, be able to lead this nation and must therefore possess a vision that embraces the entire nation.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members

Firm urged to boost trade with OIC members JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on domestic companies here yesterday to boost trade with other members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Logging company suspends operation

Logging company suspends operation JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: PT Kamundan Raya, which had 11 of its workers kidnapped by separatist rebels in August, has suspended operation in Timika district for security reasons.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/A need for reflection

A need for reflection The chairman of the lawmaking body of Nahdlatul Ulama, KH Ilyas Ruchiyat, has given Indonesian Moslems a deeply meaningful piece of advice: Don't fall into the same hole twice. This piece of advice was given in the context of the Oct.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots

Christian groups say no ulemas involved in riots SURABAYA (JP): Several influential organizations, mainly Christian, have concluded that no Moslem ulema was involved in the recent church attacks in East Java.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross

Fierce battle expected at Tangerang motocross JAKARTA (JP): Four senior Indonesian crossers -- Frans and Pieter Tanujaya, Irwan Ardiansyah, Satya Soenarso -- will fight tooth and nail for the national title at the Gudang Garam Asia Pacific Motocross Championship in the Bumi Serpong Damai ...

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Slander suspect regrets remark

Slander suspect regrets remark JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Religious Affairs official who is being tried for slander expressed regret in court yesterday for making a statement which the predominantly Christian Toraja community in South Sulawesi found offensive.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Astra's fate not up to us: Management

Astra's fate not up to us: Management JAKARTA (JP): The management of Astra International, currently caught up in a takeover battle, said yesterday the future of the country's largest automotive company lies in the hand of its shareholders.Teddy P.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains

Govt to issue regulation on hotel chains JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a regulation requiring foreign hotel chains to set up Indonesian-incorporated companies before establishing or managing hotels in the country, Director General of Tourism Andi Mappi Sammeng said.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: DonationJP/msaFOSTER PARENT FUND: Businessman Sudwikatmono (left) presents a donation of Rp 30.5 million to Halimah Bambang Trihatmodjo (right), chairwoman of the Foster Parent Foundation at Planet Hollywood on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Collodi's morality tale comes off wooden

Collodi's morality tale comes off woodenBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Lying is wrong and unethical. However, The Adventures of Pinocchio shows that sometimes, lying can be used to save oneself from danger.But parents, don't worry. This film does not preach at children to be liars.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Athletes' village project waiting for city permit

Athletes' village project waiting for city permit JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games underwriting consortium has failed to begin construction of a new athletes' village because the city administration is yet to issue the building permit.

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Wed, 23 Oct 1996

JP/Megawati visits detained PDI supporters

Megawati visits detained PDI supporters JAKARTA (JP): Ousted Indonesian Democratic Party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri was greeted with yells, laughter and songs when she visited PDI members detained at the Salemba prison and the Pondok Bambu correctional center for the first time yesterday.

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