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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Regent to open new hotel

Regent to open new hotel JAKARTA (JP): Four Seasons Regent, an international hotel operator, will open a new hotel in Sayan, Bali, in the second quarter of next year.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill

YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) urged the House Representatives yesterday to reject the bill on nuclear energy and the government's plan to build nuclear plants.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Reshaping NATO

Reshaping NATO NATO, the Atlantic military alliance spawned and shaped by the Cold War, has taken an important step toward restructuring itself for the needs of a new era.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Many nations fail to join the global economy

Many nations fail to join the global economy JAKARTA (JP): Key developing countries have led global economic integration over the past five years, but many other developing nations have failed to open up to the world economy, according to the latest issue of the World Bank's Global ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang

Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The first 'Toys'R'Us' outlet from the world- renowned toy store franchise was recently opened at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of Jakarta.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Guiding children towards a love of reading

Guiding children towards a love of readingBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Why do Indonesian children dislike reading? Why do they prefer excessive and aimless talk (ngobrol) to reading? Why can't they find enjoyment in books?This is an old complaint in Indonesia.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Try opens Yogyakarta festival

Try opens Yogyakarta festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians should do everything possible to safeguard their widely diverse culture in order to preserve the country's strong national pride, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Govts must look beyond the costs of conservation

Govts must look beyond the costs of conservationBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): Governments should concentrate on the benefits of environmental conservation rather than be deterred by the costs, a senior World Bank official said yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official

PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official JAKARTA (JP): A former director general of state-owned enterprises yesterday confirmed that PTP Agrintara may not refuse to be audited by the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP), even though it is not a state firm.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena

CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena JAKARTA (JP): PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima), a publicly- listed producer of day-old chicks and shrimp feed, is to acquire a 48-percent stake in PT Centralpertiwi Bratasena for Rp 74.9 billion (US$31.8 million).
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Church Services

Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal

RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Indonesia is seeking the second countertrade deal this year with Thailand, offering its locally- manufactured aircraft for Thai sugar.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Irishman released

Irishman released JAKARTA (JP): The Irishman caught by police in an early morning raid Thursday at JJ's, Jl. Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, has been released by police and cleared of all charges.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Researchers predict crisis of employment

Researchers predict crisis of employment JAKARTA (JP): Adequately paying jobs in Greater Jakarta will decrease due to less demand for manufacturing workers, a smaller possibility of higher wages compared to living expenses and the wrong approach to the informal sector, researchers say.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Bali deports prostitutes

Bali deports prostitutes DENPASAR, Bali: The recent deportation of three Filipino prostitutes without trial has sparked controversy."They were deported because they misused their tourist visas.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Mar'ie installs officials, company executives

Mar'ie installs officials, company executivesJP/msa JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad installed Muljohardjoko (third right) as president of PT Taspen, the civil service pension fund, to replace Purwanto Abdulcadir, in a ceremony yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema season

Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema seasonBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): German director Reinhard Hauff is the subject of a season of New German Cinema next week at Erasmus Huis.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Refined robbers

Refined robbers It seems to me that burglars are becoming more impudent and their victims are becoming more afraid of them, instead of the other way around.An old couple in my neighborhood had a good collection of Indonesian and Chinese paintings.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/PDI camps press claims of support

PDI camps press claims of support JAKARTA (JP): Two rival camps in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday disputed each other's claims of having strong support in the region as the breakaway group forged ahead with preparations for a new congress to settle the leadership question.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/The easy life

The easy life Life is complex and sometimes problematic, but making life easier is not hard. Time management is one way to ease one's life. What time a golf game begins, six or nine, obviously affects what time I wake up.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Tansil causing trouble again?

Tansil causing trouble again? JAKARTA (JP): A man reported to the police yesterday that he saw the jailbird Eddy Tansil in a car which hit his scooter from behind on Jl. Salemba, in Central Jakarta.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Surya Dumai to go public despite problems

Surya Dumai to go public despite problems JAKARTA (JP): The forestry company PT Surya Dumai Industri yesterday announced the issuance of 120 million new shares despite concerns of a possible shortage of raw materials.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/BI officers deny allowing bank to block accounts

BI officers deny allowing bank to block accounts JAKARTA (JP): High-ranking officers from the central bank, Bank Indonesia, have admitted to never having given permission to the Standard Chartered Bank branch office here to freeze the Rp 1 billion (US$45 million) account of two of its ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Billing bind

Billing bind For the past seven years I have paid my telephone bill at a bank close to my house. Up until a few months ago, the computer printout for international SLI calls was issued on-the-spot by the receiving bank if the customer requested.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/2,600 books from Caltex

2,600 books from Caltex PEKANBARU, Riau: Oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia contributed 2,600 school textbooks and sports equipment yesterday to several elementary and junior high schools located in remote areas.S.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Housing recognized as part of human rights

Housing recognized as part of human rights ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): Negotiations on the issue of the right to housing ended Thursday afternoon with a victory for the U.S. delegation, which insisted that the right to housing is a component of human rights.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Inter-city body tackles capital's relentless growth

Inter-city body tackles capital's relentless growth JAKARTA (JP): The Inter-Indonesian Municipalities Organization, BKS-AKSI, is helping the government control the capital's relentless growth.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Formula Asia to resume tomorrow

Formula Asia to resume tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): British driver Piers Hunisett will turn up for the fifth and sixth legs of the Formula Asia auto racing championship tomorrow at the Sentul Circuit, West Java, with the chief goal of extending his lead in the competition.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Tunky visits U.S. to explain trade, industry policies

Tunky visits U.S. to explain trade, industry policies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo left last night for the United States on a mission to explain the government's industry and trade policies, including the controversial national car program, to Washington.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Another deregulation step

Another deregulation step The government has announced new deregulation measures that are designed to improve Indonesia's competitive stance in the midst of the tide of globalization. This is to answer the challenge of consistently implementing the WTO, AFTA and APEC agreements.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Lido Lake skies gear up for parachuting c'ships

Lido Lake skies gear up for parachuting c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Sixth World Parachuting Championships at Lido Lake in Bogor, West Java said all participants would be ready for the competition by Monday, four days before the opening ceremony on June 14.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Warning for timber firms

Warning for timber firms JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local government has threatened to take punitive action against forest concessionaire holders who refuse to employ indigenous people.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Gaiking 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:30 Soccer: Dunhill League 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Soccer: Dunhill League (continued) 5:10 Evening News 5:30 Nationality: Perjalanan Nasional 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/No dancing soldiers

No dancing soldiers Soldiers have no business in discotheques, Military Police Commander Brig. Gen. Syamsu D. reminded his men this week. The ban applies both in and out of uniform.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/The alluring chimera of communism

The alluring chimera of communismBy Gabriel Koch JAKARTA (JP): The world turns its jaded eyes this month to the intriguing, monolithic, vodka-swilling bear of a country which is Russia, in anticipation of the first major electoral test of democracy in the land of diamond-studded czars and ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Police now banned from frequenting nightspots

Police now banned from frequenting nightspots JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi said yesterday that police officers are forbidden to enter prostitution complexes, gambling dens and other similar establishments, such as nightclubs and massage parlors, without official ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Javanese eagles endangered

Javanese eagles endangered JEMBER, East Java: The number of Javanese eagles in the province is rapidly dwindling and the species may soon reach extinction unless conservatory measures are taken immediately, a local official says.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Not Americans but Armenians

Not Americans but Armenians There was a slight misprint in my letter about immigrants of May 29, 1996. It is not the Americans who make footwear, but the Armenians. We do have American immigrants though. All of them from the South.Our Americans ran away from the carpetbaggers.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Big bird

Big bird Under the initiative of Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument will be built on 250 hectares of land in Bali. This monument will cost Rp 80 billion and is aimed at promoting tourism in Bali.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Paper retains its journalists' association membership

Paper retains its journalists' association membership JAKARTA (JP): A local newspaper has denied ever attempting to have seven journalists dropped from the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), a witness told a court yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Elang's equity placement

Elang's equity placement JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Elang Realty announced yesterday that all proceeds raised from its initial public offering last year were used to increase its equity participation in its four subsidiaries.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Junior stars break athletic records

Junior stars break athletic records JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Open Junior Track and Field Championships at the Senayan Madya Stadium saw five more national records shattered yesterday, taking the tally of new marks set at the meet to eight.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Indonesia short of medical workers: Unicef official

Indonesia short of medical workers: Unicef official JAKARTA (JP): A lack of medical workers is responsible for the high maternal mortality rate in some areas, where the labor process is commonly attended to by untrained midwives, a Unicef official said yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Fatimah Achmad -- a tough lone fighter

Fatimah Achmad -- a tough lone fighter JAKARTA (JP): Colleagues call her a tough politician.Fatimah Achmad is hardly a new face in Indonesian politics, a field she chose over teaching and a civil servants career, and perhaps even family life, in the 1960s.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: June 8, 1996

Where to go in Jakarta: June 8, 1996Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: The Praise Vocal Group, nightly except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Academics slam PDI congress as destructive

Academics slam PDI congress as destructive SEMARANG (JP): Academics yesterday criticized a proposal by dissidents in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to hold a congress, saying that based on their past track record a congress would only perpetuate rather than solve the party's ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 ...
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Latief criticized for minimum wage U-turn

Latief criticized for minimum wage U-turn JAKARTA (JP): A network of non-governmental organizations yesterday criticized Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief over his decision to allow 215 companies to defer paying the new minimum wages.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Pasaraya to offer incentives

Pasaraya to offer incentives JAKARTA (JP): PT Pasaraya Nusakarya, a retail firm owned by PT ALatieF Corporation, will offer incentives to prospective local investors buying its shares in the initial public offering slated for next month.
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Sat, 08 Jun 1996

JP/Vendor killed in Bongkaran

Vendor killed in Bongkaran JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot to death yesterday a hoodlum who killed a street vendor for refusing to give him money in the notorious red-light district of Bongkaran, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
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