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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Separatist ideas spread in towns

Separatist ideas spread in towns JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local military chief has called on people to be on the alert for "separatist ideas" spreading in towns and villages in this second largest province of Indonesia.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Pertamina leases 15 oil tankers

Pertamina leases 15 oil tankers JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina signed contracts yesterday to lease 15 tankers from 11 domestic companies for between US$15 and $50 a dead-weight ton (DWT) a month.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/300 kiosks face demolition

300 kiosks face demolition AMBON, Maluku: Some 300 makeshift kiosk owners are worried they will lose their livelihoods because authorities have threatened to demolish their shops.None of the new kiosks in the Batu Merah shopping complex have building permits, Antara reported yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco, Asian Force Band, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Acid Speed Band, Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Platinum Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/'Sectarian politics no threat to unity'

'Sectarian politics no threat to unity' SURABAYA (JP): The re-emergence of sectarian politics poses no threat to national unity as long as the Armed Forces (ABRI) still plays a dominant political role, experts say.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/WIC to hold 29th bazaar

WIC to hold 29th bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Women's International Club (WIC) will hold its annual bazaar at the Jakarta Convention Hall on Nov. 28.Mrs. Tuti Try Sutrisno, the vice president's wife, will open the 29th bazaar, Antara reported yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Govt awaits Belo's public explanation

Govt awaits Belo's public explanation JAKARTA (JP): The government says it still wants to hear a public explanation from East Timor Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo about his remarks in the German press, although he has reportedly renounced his remarks at a meeting with officials.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Beach spikers ready to pounce

Beach spikers ready to pounce JAKARTA (JP): National Olympic duo Ni Putu Timy Yudani Rahayu and Engel Berta Kaize are aiming to improve their world ranking at the finals of the 11th Women's Beach Volleyball World Championship due to start tomorrow at the Senayan tennis complex.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/'Invitation to a Wedding' tells of Islam in Indonesia

'Invitation to a Wedding' tells of Islam in IndonesiaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): If the title of the latest film from Olsen- Levy Productions, "Invitation to a Wedding", conjures any images in your mind; splashes of bright colors, loud music, traditional nuptial ceremonies; all components ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Hindi Play at JIS

Hindi Play at JIS JAKARTA (JP): The Indian Community in Jakarta plans to stage a Hindi Play called Yahan Bando Sacto Mil To Hain at the Jakarta International School's auditorium.The play, about cheerleaders for hire, will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, B.N.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Soft tennis proposed for 1997 SEA Games

Soft tennis proposed for 1997 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Soft Tennis Association asked the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Organizing Committee yesterday to feature the sport as an exhibition event during the games here next year.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Assault case nearly solved

Assault case nearly solved DILI, East Timor: Police here said yesterday they were optimistic they would soon uncover the motive for Sunday's attack on a journalist.Local police chief Col.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Plush new hotel for historic Menteng site

Plush new hotel for historic Menteng site JAKARTA (JP): A city-owned developer plans to build a luxurious hotel in a plush Central Jakarta area on the spot where an old historic building now stands, it was revealed yesterday.The project on Jl. Probolinggo and Jl.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/'Rules on share ownership rest with finance minister'

'Rules on share ownership rest with finance minister' JAKARTA (JP): Despite President Soeharto's call to limit share holdings in listed companies, noted economist Sjahrir said yesterday this decision rested in the hands of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency and the finance minister.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Murdered reporter's articles on display

Murdered reporter's articles on display YOGYAKARTA (JP): Articles critical of the Bantul regency government and believed to have cost reporter Fuad Muhammad Syafrudin his life are on display at Atmajaya Catholic University.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Protest over utilities

Protest over utilities TANGERANG, West Java (JP): More than 50 house owners at the Taman Balaraja complex staged a protest yesterday, urging the developer to keep its promises to provide electricity and a clean water supply.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Subsidized loans from state firms on target: Official

Subsidized loans from state firms on target: Official JAKARTA (JP): State-owned companies channeled about Rp 600 billion (US$254.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/U.S. dollar loses ground across Europe

U.S. dollar loses ground across Europe LONDON (UPI): The U.S. dollar was trading lower across Europe yesterday morning, following the release of German money supply data.In London, the U.S. currency was quoted at 1.5019 German marks, down on the previous finish of 1.5040. The dollar traded at 111.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:45 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Dance Performance: Gerak dan Lagu 3:30 TV Series: 13 Wonder 4:05 Film: Here Comes the Stars 4:30 Sport:Silat 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:00 News: ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Government urged to take action against bad loans

Government urged to take action against bad loans JAKARTA (JP): Banking analysts have again urged the government to do something about banks' "unacceptable levels" of bad loans.I.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Doctors avoid assignments in remote areas

Doctors avoid assignments in remote areas JAKARTA (JP): The unemployment rate of medical school graduates remains high because they refuse assignments in remote places and fight for the few jobs in towns, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Aceh teachers back Soeharto

Aceh teachers back Soeharto BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local teachers appealed the People's Consultative Assembly yesterday to re-elect President Soeharto for another five year term in 1998.The Indonesian Teachers Association said it is determined to make next year's general election a success.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Zarina's dossier to be done soon

Zarina's dossier to be done soon JAKARTA (JP): Police promised yesterday to complete Ecstasy- case suspect Zarina's dossier by early next month.Head of the Jakarta crime investigation directorate, Col. Paimin Aboeamr, said police wanted to try Zarina soon.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Govt plans to resettle 80,000 families in 1997/98

Govt plans to resettle 80,000 families in 1997/98 JAKARTA (JP): The government hopes to resettle 80,000 families in the 1997/98 fiscal year beginning in April, up from 76,322 targeted this year.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/More alleged rioters brought to court

More alleged rioters brought to court JAKARTA (JP): Four more people appeared in court yesterday over their alleged role in the July 27 riot but the prosecutor did not read his indictment because the defendants did not have legal representation.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Over 5,000 arrested in anti-crime crackdown

Over 5,000 arrested in anti-crime crackdown JAKARTA (JP): More than 5,000 people have been arrested in a three-day crime crackdown, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Oki's trial continues

Oki's trial continues JAKARTA (JP): The trial of Oki, the man accused of committing a triple murder in Los Angeles, USA, will resume at the Central Jakarta District Court tomorrow after a three week delay.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/APEC's action plan

APEC's action plan Pressures are mounting and expectations are rising for the fourth summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders in Subic Bay near Manila later this week to produce a set of action plans for free, open trade and investment in the region.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Sumbawa Island to get US$400m investment

Sumbawa Island to get US$400m investment JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara will invest up to US$400 million to develop infrastructure around its Batu Hijau copper and gold mines on Sumbawa Island, east of Bali, a company executive said yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Soeharto opens C. Java irrigation and port projects

Soeharto opens C. Java irrigation and port projects JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated several irrigation projects and a fishing port in Central Java and Yogyakarta yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Food for thought

Food for thought Statistics is defined as numbers looking for an argument. A statistical average is also jocularly described thus: If a man stands with his left foot on a hot stove and his right foot in a freezer, the statistician would say that, on the average, the man is comfortable.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Community is first in Islam, says expert

Community is first in Islam, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Islam puts the community, and consequently the state, before the individual, leading Moslem thinker Munawir Sjadzali said yesterday.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Plans for Jonggol

Plans for Jonggol Jonggol, which has long been known as a major West Javanese rice granary and fruit-growing area, may soon take on a cosmopolitan character. This is because of a proposal which has been submitted to the authorities by PT Bukit Jonggol Asri.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Books on HIV/AIDS available for free

Books on HIV/AIDS available for free JAKARTA (JP): Several people infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have written a book on HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome), which is available for free.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Debating the 'no-first-use' option

Debating the 'no-first-use' option LONDON: In July 1990, NATO governments stated that members 'can reduce their reliance on nuclear weapons' and develop 'a new NATO strategy making nuclear forces truly weapons of last resort'.

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/ICJ ruling on nuclear weapons sets a new precedent

ICJ ruling on nuclear weapons sets a new precedentBy Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI (JP): The United Nations General Assembly will take up next month the recent landmark World Court ruling which declared nuclear-weapons threat or use to be "generally contrary to international law" and pointed to a ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 1996

JP/Finance ministry appeals

Finance ministry appeals The Ministry of Finance is appealing to the community to refrain from responding to offers of books on government tax regulations by persons on behalf of the ministry.The books are being offered by persons who claim they have been assigned to do so by H.

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