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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Lt. Gen. Dibyo rules out death by torture

Lt. Gen. Dibyo rules out death by torture JAKARTA (JP): Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo denied claims yesterday that torture caused last week's death in custody of an East Java Moslem.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/A plea for equal treatment

A plea for equal treatment Good news has come from the House of Representatives. All the factions in the legislature have agreed to pass the draft law on broadcasting for signing into law by the President. Notable is the progress that has been made on a number of points during the debates.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/FIVB cancels move to ban Indonesia

FIVB cancels move to ban Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has rescinded its decision to ban Indonesia for breaking its commitment to host the word junior championships, which were to be held next September in Jakarta.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Sudjana denies allegations of bank transfer fraud

Sudjana denies allegations of bank transfer fraud JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said yesterday he had not spent a cent of the Rp 50 billion (US$23.36 million) transferred from PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam into his bank account.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesia slams Portugal's hypocrisy

Indonesia slams Portugal's hypocrisy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday fired a broadside at Portugal saying a country known for its colonial past should not pretend to be a champion of human rights.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Insurance paid to workers' families

Insurance paid to workers' families JAKARTA (JP): State insurance company PT Jamsostek has paid social security to the families of 13 construction workers killed in accidents at a West Jakarta site.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Police resubmit Zarina dossier

Police resubmit Zarina dossier JAKARTA (JP): Police have resubmitted the dossier on Ecstasy- case suspect Zarina to the Jakarta Provincial Public Prosecutor's Office yesterday after making several corrections to it.Jakarta Police Detectives' chief, Col.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Singapore pledges to open telecoms sector by 2000

Singapore pledges to open telecoms sector by 2000By Riady SINGAPORE (JP): Singapore, host of the inaugural World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference, promised yesterday to open its telecommunications sector to foreign investors by March 31, 2000.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC

Ministers criticizes effectiveness of OIC JAKARTA (JP): Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) criticized yesterday the ineffectiveness of the grouping saying it had failed to forge a common front on many important issues.

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Thu, 12 Dec 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, Wednesdy, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.

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Thu, 12 Dec 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, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Window shut on early agriculture talks

Window shut on early agriculture talks SINGAPORE (JP): Agriculture exporting countries have run into hurdles at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference here which have closed a path to early preparations for agriculture negotiations.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Children's Program: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel: 13 Wonder 4:05 Science Film: Here Come The Star 4:30 Woman's Program: Merangkai Bunga 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional News 5:25 News: My Country ...

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Bukit Asam to pipe coal

Bukit Asam to pipe coal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam plans to pipe coal from its Tanjung Enim mine in South Sumatra to the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in West Java from next year.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Customs officers return

Customs officers return Customs officials, who are likely to fully regain their authority to clear imports next April -- in coincidence with the plan to terminate the pre-shipment inspection system -- are campaigning to the businesspeople they will exercise their authority efficiently and ...

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/PT Udatin builds assembly plant

PT Udatin builds assembly plant SURABAYA (JP): PT Udatin, the would-be assembler of Timor cars, began building its new assembly plant yesterday near Surabaya's Tanjung Perak port.Udatin chief commissioner Fritz H. Eman said the assembly plant would cost around US$30 million to build.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Scavenger homes demolished for dam project

Scavenger homes demolished for dam project JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of North Jakarta scavengers homes were demolished yesterday and Tuesday leaving scores of people homeless.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/OIC conference

OIC conference As a peace-loving Moslem I believe that the ongoing OIC ministerial discussion in Jakarta about Islam and terrorism within the context of erroneous perceptions of Islam is part of Indonesia's contribution to world peace.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Many do not have legal council

Many do not have legal council JAKARTA (JP): Many defendants on trial in Jakarta did not have legal council because they feared the cost, a lawyer said yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/'Der Spiegel' and windows

'Der Spiegel' and windows I don't understand the worries about the muckraking Der Spiegel. We have had our share of bad press.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono

Middle class key to RI's democratization: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians pin their hopes on the middle class for democratization, vice governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/RI-China motorbikes

RI-China motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): PT Manunggal Otomotif and its Chinese partner, China Qingqi Motorcycle Group General Co., have agreed to establish a joint venture to produce motorbikes with an Indonesian brand name.Manunggal Otomotif president Samuel S.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Sofyan sells his shares in Astra

Sofyan sells his shares in Astra JAKARTA (JP): Sofyan Wanandi, the Gemala Group chairman, said yesterday he had sold all his shares in Astra International because he was "not so comfortable" with its five major shareholders.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Decree on publication licensing to stay

Decree on publication licensing to stay JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday the ministerial decree on publication licensing, which allows the government to effectively ban publications without judicial procedures, was here to stay.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Ascension Day commemoration

Ascension Day commemoration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso asked subordinates yesterday to do their duties properly in all situations.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/City Hall not informed about parking management

City Hall not informed about parking management JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Governor's office is not well informed about the cooperation between private firms and other companies in managing parking lots, a city official said yesterday.Prawoto S.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/'Govt aware of rising civil society'

'Govt aware of rising civil society' As was the case during the run-up to past general elections, suggestions on who should be the leaders of this country are making headlines.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case

Police firm on suspect in Udin murder case JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday maintained their belief that Dwi Sumaji killed Yogyakarta journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, despite criticism from all corners about their handling of the August murder case.Police Chief Lt. Gen.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Soldier receives 11 years

Soldier receives 11 years JAKARTA (JP): A military tribunal in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, sentenced a soldier to 11 years in prison and dismissed him from the Armed Forces for killing a civilian in March.Judge Col.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 0 ...

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Canadian students in N. Sulawesi

Canadian students in N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: Twenty five Canadian students on an exchange program have been posted in three impoverished villages to learn about local culture.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Regent upset with office project

Regent upset with office project TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Tangerang Regent Saifullah AR threatened stern action against the contractor building the regency's and legislative council's offices Tuesday for being too slow.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17

Suwito-Pena bout set for March 17 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight champion Suwito Lagola will put his title on the line when he fights fifth-ranked challenger Frank Pena of the United States here on March 17.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Destruction of trees

Destruction of trees Bogor -- which was once called Buitenzorg (place without care) in the very distant past because of its cool climate, beautiful surroundings, lush vegetation and quiet -- has now become a very noisy, hot, polluted concrete jungle in which numerous and almost continuous traffic ...

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach

Fight against AIDS epidemic requires combined approach JAKARTA (JP): Anti-AIDS campaigns in predominately Moslem Indonesia should use an approach which combines religious and behavioral factors as well as a limited use of condoms in high- risk areas, an expert says.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/16 children die of dengue fever

16 children die of dengue fever REMBANG, Central Java: Sixteen children died of dengue fever and 787 others were hospitalized between January and November, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Govt rapped over Busang gold mine

Govt rapped over Busang gold mine JAKARTA (JP): House members criticized yesterday the way the government handled the huge East Kalimantan Busang gold mine and urged the government to tackle the problem as soon as possible.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners

Korean businesspeople seeking RI partners JAKARTA (JP): Eight people representing small and medium businesses from Kumi city, South Korea, are seeking partners in Indonesia to set up electronics and clothing joint ventures.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Lampung drivers go on strike

Lampung drivers go on strike BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Thousands of minibus drivers went on strike for the second day running yesterday, crippling the city as countless people were unable to go to work.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. Cup

Indonesia's Jeffer to challenge champ Hoyer-Larsen in W. CupBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rookie Jeffer Rosobin surprisingly overcame Lee Kwan-jin, a member of the South Korea Thomas Cup team, in the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium here ...

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/RI drags feet on IT pact

RI drags feet on IT pactBy Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): Indonesia supports the U.S.-initiated Information Technology Agreement (ITA) but is not prepared to sign it this week, Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits'

Indomobil has not applied for 'Porche car permits' JAKARTA (JP): The government has not yet received an application from the Indomobil Group to assemble Porche sports cars, a senior official said yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt

Govt sells 4.15% of Telkom's shares to repay debt JAKARTA (JP): The government has sold another 388 million shares in state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to repay its high-interest foreign debt faster, Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad confirmed yesterday.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Garuda restricts smokers

Garuda restricts smokers JAKARTA (JP): The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will extend its non-smoking flights to include services to and from Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States from Jan. 26.The company announced yesterday that all domestic flights became non-smoking on Dec. 1.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima

Statue of Virgin Mary from Fatima KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Over 10,000 Roman Catholic adherents from across the diocese flocked to El Tari Airport on Tuesday evening to welcome a statue of the Virgin Mary from Fatima, Portugal.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods

Logistics Agency to monitor prices of 10 staple foods JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency's (DOLOG) Jakarta office will inspect 20 markets to monitor the stocks of 10 staple foods to make sure prices do not increase too much in the lead up to Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Merpati flies to more countries and promises better service

Merpati flies to more countries and promises better serviceBy I. Christianto MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, a subsidiary of the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is flying to more overseas destinations and planning to be more punctual.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Sempati Air shakes up management to go public

Sempati Air shakes up management to go public JAKARTA (JP): Sempati Air, the country's largest private airline, announced a major management reshuffle yesterday to mend its ailing financial performance.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Bike parking fee angers residents

Bike parking fee angers residents TANGERANG, West Java (JP): About 100 Tangerang residents protested a new Rp 200 (8.5 U.S. cents) parking fee for bicycles and carts yesterday.Carrying placards the protesters asked Mayor Djakaria Mahmud to revoke the parking fee regulation.

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Thu, 12 Dec 1996

JP/Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute

Jakarta wants legal decision on dispute JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asked Malaysia yesterday to seek a legal resolution to the military conflict on the Kalimantan border that killed four Indonesians last September.Armed Forces Commander Gen.

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