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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/The WTO parley

The WTO parley We expect bouts of vigorous discourses during the week-long first ministerial meeting of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) beginning in Singapore today.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Garuda increases cargo tariffs up to 35 percent

Garuda increases cargo tariffs up to 35 percent JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia raised its domestic cargo tariffs by a range between 30 percent and 35 percent as of Dec. 1.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Time of democracy in Algeria

Time of democracy in Algeria The article Time of troubles in Algeria (Dec. 5, 1996), originally published in the New York Times, contains an obsolete analysis of the situation prevailing in Algeria and does not seem to reflect a full understanding of the new realities and new prospects the recent ...

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Subversion trial

Subversion trial While I realize that it is generally unusual for expatriates such as myself to comment on events that occur here, I could not help but be shocked by an article under the heading Students to face subversion trial that appeared on Dec. 4, 1996.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/PT Selamat Sempurna posts US$6.17 million net profit

PT Selamat Sempurna posts US$6.17 million net profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Selamat Sempurna booked a net profit of Rp 14.31 billion (US$6.17 million) for the year's first nine months, a 125 percent increase over the same period last year.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/RI's views on verifying disarmament

RI's views on verifying disarmamentBy Agus Tarmidzi and Imron Cotan GENEVA (JP): The United Nations Headquarters' conference last week was vital in determining the course of the international community in its constant endeavors to contain the proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of ...

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Dengue fever kills 165

Dengue fever kills 165 SEMARANG: Dengue fever has killed at least 165 and sent 7,500 people to hospital between January and September this year, a health official said Saturday.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Competition in cell phone services gets fiercer

Competition in cell phone services gets fiercer JAKARTA (JP): The competition in cellular telephone services is getting fiercer, with almost all of the country's Global System for Mobile (GSM) operators promising not only better services but more advanced technology.Julius S.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Comments on Belo's explanation

Comments on Belo's explanation Bishop Belo's explanation regarding his interview with Der Spiegel has led to a variety of comments. The Kompas daily says the government's response to the explanation is correct and wise. We respect the newspaper's response.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Political analysts debate stability after Soeharto era

Political analysts debate stability after Soeharto era JAKARTA (JP): The political stability in the "Post-Soeharto" era envisioned by B.J. Habibie is not something the nation should take for granted, two political analysts say.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Moslems assert need to revive spirit of science

Moslems assert need to revive spirit of science JAKARTA (JP): Moslem intellectuals from countries around the world ended their three-day conference yesterday, affirming the need to revive the spirit of scientific research and technology.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Texmaco to start producing PTA next February

Texmaco to start producing PTA next February JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa will start producing purified terephthalic acid (PTA) in February at its industrial complex in Karawang, West Java.The company's president M.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Three Germans deported

Three Germans deported UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Immigration authorities deported three Germans over the weekend for illegally working as diving instructors in a recreation resort of Tanjung Bira Beach.The three Germans were identified as T.B. Breseel, H.L. Goring, and Hilpert.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Alatas, Latief hail rights commission

Alatas, Latief hail rights commission JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas and Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief say they rely on the support of National Commission on Human Rights in their respective cabinet jobs.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/BDNI's profit rises 30%

BDNI's profit rises 30% JAKARTA (JP): Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia's (BDNI's) net income for the year's first nine months rose 30 percent to Rp 123.4 billion (US$52.7 million) from Rp 95.1 billion for the same period of 1995.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Rain dampens spirits of JakJazz fans

Rain dampens spirits of JakJazz fans JAKARTA (JP): Rain on the first two days of the three-day Jakarta International Jazz Festival kept the crowds away and left an audience of only true aficionados.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/'Parents react too slowly to child abuse'

'Parents react too slowly to child abuse' JAKARTA (JP): Parents and educators react too slowly to reports of child abuse, until it is impossible to prosecute suspected abusers, a criminologist said.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Andrian KOs Thai to retain title

Andrian KOs Thai to retain title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Andrian Kaspari pounded out an impressive third-round knockout victory over Thailand's Sairung Suwannasin to retain his International Boxing Federation Intercontinental bantamweight title in Surabaya Saturday.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesia takes two titles in Grand Prix finals

Indonesia takes two titles in Grand Prix finalsBy Primastuti Handayani DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Indonesia took two of the five titles at stake in the Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals here yesterday, courtesy of Susi Susanti and the pair of Ricky Subagdja and Rexy Mainaky.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/No paper

No paper We deeply regret our failure to inform our readers and agents beforehand that The Jakarta Post was not to appear yesterday, a public holiday marking the Ascension of Prophet Muhammad. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Western world not very materialistic

Western world not very materialisticBy John Phillips YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is popular and politically correct for the Asian media to complain about how western culture and especially American culture as symbolized by McDonald's is excessively materialistic.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Amnesty still holds for Fretilin rebels, says Col. Simbolon

Amnesty still holds for Fretilin rebels, says Col. Simbolon DILI, East Timor (JP): President Soeharto's amnesty for East Timorese separatist rebels scattered in the territory's jungles is still on the table, a military officer said Saturday.East Timor Military Chief Col.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Police shoot dead taxi driver's robber

Police shoot dead taxi driver's robber JAKARTA (JP): The robber of a taxi driver was shot dead by police Saturday after trying to escape from police custody on Jl. May. Jend. Sutoyo, in Cawang, East Jakarta.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Coca-Cola, Jaya sign deal

Coca-Cola, Jaya sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Coca Cola Amatil Jakarta (CCAJ) won yesterday a five-year contract to supply soft drinks to the Dunia Fantasi and Taman Impian Jaya Ancol recreational parks.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Miniskirts frustrate Lampung teachers

Miniskirts frustrate Lampung teachers METRO, Lampung: Female students' skirts just keep getting shorter, and high school teachers have given up hope in their bid to stop hemline creep.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/HIV/AIDS cases reach to 466

HIV/AIDS cases reach to 466 JAKARTA: This month three more people -- two Jakarta residents and a West Java resident -- have been infected with HIV/AIDS, an official from the Ministry of Health said this weekend.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Buck Rogers 3:05 Children's Program: Anak Anak Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince Of Bell Air 4:05 Science Film: Legend of Lockness 4:30 Educational Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Puppet Show Review 6:00 News: ...

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/200 rowers prepare for SEA Games

200 rowers prepare for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): A total of 200 rowers are currently undergoing intensive and rigorous training at the Jatiluhur dam in preparation for the 19th SEA Games to be held here next October.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Friends and foes share Nobel Peace Prize

Friends and foes share Nobel Peace Prize JAKARTA (JP): Commoners and presidents, humanitarians as well as revolutionaries, a baroness and a nun are among those who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Alfred Nobel, the peace-loving explosives expert

Alfred Nobel, the peace-loving explosives expert JAKARTA (JP): The name Alfred Bernhard Nobel dominates world news every October when the winners of the five Nobel prizes are announced. The Nobel prizes have been presented every Dec. 10 in Stockholm and Oslo since 1901.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Road needs serious repair

Road needs serious repair BOGOR, West Java (JP): A Bogor road which has been repaired three times in the past year needs repairing again, locals said over the weekend.Local residents said Jl.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Trade talks start with widely differing views

Trade talks start with widely differing viewsBy Riyadi SINGAPORE (JP): The World Trade Organization (WTO) opens its week-long first ministerial conference here today with widely- differing views between developed and developing countries on the next agenda for global free trade.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Bill on building to be tabled soon

Bill on building to be tabled soon JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Works Radinal Mochtar said yesterday the government would introduce building laws within the next few months.The minister said a draft of the laws had been submitted to the House of Representatives for approval.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Milosevic's choice

Milosevic's choice Sensibly, Serbia's president, Slobodan Milosevic, has backed away from confrontation with thousands of protesters outraged by his annulment of opposition victories in recent municipal elections.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Garuda's new Airbus A330-300s will arrive on time

Garuda's new Airbus A330-300s will arrive on timeBy Soeryo Winoto TOULOUSE, France (JP): The people standing around the runway clapped as the new Airbus A330-300 took off, breaking through the chilly air at Blagnac airport, about 600 kilometers south of Paris.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Telephone repaired

Telephone repaired I would like to thank Telkom for their attention to my complaint on Dec. 2. ("Your Letters", Dec. 5).On Dec. 6, two of their staff came to examine our telephone, and it took them only five minutes to put it back in order. Client No.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/A host of new computer technologies and products

A host of new computer technologies and productsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): First of all, here's a quick fix for a virus attack that I've just learned about and would like to share with you if you don't know it already. If your DOS or Windows 3.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Govt warned to be careful in Busang mine contract

Govt warned to be careful in Busang mine contract JAKARTA (JP): An economic advisory group has warned the government to be careful in its dealings over the disputed Busang II gold mine in Kalimantan.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Nobel Peace Prize brings jubilation and resentment

Nobel Peace Prize brings jubilation and resentmentBy Lela E. Madjiah JAKARTA (JP): "War is the father of all things," said the Greek philosopher Heracleitus.Indeed, the history of mankind has been blazing with wars. In modern times there have been more wars than peace to prove Heracleitus' thesis.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Rights body welcomes role dialog

Rights body welcomes role dialog JAKARTA (JP): In the face of criticism from the government and the military, the National Commission on Human Rights says it is willing to discuss the future of its role with authorities.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Hoyer-Larsen confirms place in World Cup

Hoyer-Larsen confirms place in World CupBy Primastuti Handayani NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Olympic gold medalist Poul-Erik Hoyer- Larsen has confirmed his participation in the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship in Jakarta this week."I hope I can play a little better there.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Seventeen killed in plane crash

Seventeen killed in plane crash JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen people were killed and four critically injured when a Cassa-100 light aircraft crashed near the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin on Saturday.

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Mon, 09 Dec 1996

JP/Over 7,000 buses available for New Year holidays

Over 7,000 buses available for New Year holidays JAKARTA (JP): More than 7,000 buses will be available for Christmas and New Year's holidaymakers, the head of the Land Transportation Control Agency, J.P. Sepang, said Saturday.

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Mon, 09 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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