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59 articles.
Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Poverty spurs Soeharto to seventh-term: Juwono

Poverty spurs Soeharto to seventh-term: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the military's think-tank predicted yesterday that President Soeharto will run for a seventh term in 1998 out of his obsession to eradicate absolute poverty.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/'Bemo' replacement vans to use liquid gas

'Bemo' replacement vans to use liquid gas JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is to power new minivans with liquid gas in an effort to reduce the city's pollution.The deputy governor for economic and development affairs, Tb. M.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Soeyono inspects presidential guards

Soeyono inspects presidential guards JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces General Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Soeyono visited the headquarters of the presidential guards yesterday on Jl. Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.During the three-hour visit, Soeyono, who was accompanied by the guards' commander Brig. Gen.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and Entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Pasar Senggol - Balinese Arts & Crafts, daily. Sunset Procession, daily. Ramayana dance, Thursday. Legong dance, Saturday. Arjuna Wiwaha dance, Sunday. Rejang, Puspawresti, Belibis and Jaran Teji dances, Monday.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Honda to build new plant

Honda to build new plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Federal Motor, the producer of Honda motorbikes, will build a new factory with an annual production capacity of 500,000 units here with investment of about US$100 million, the company's vice president, Ridwan Gunawan, said.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Forex policy not merely for exports

Forex policy not merely for exports JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday that the central bank would not pursue a foreign exchange policy to merely boost exports.Soedradjad said that allowing the rupiah to depreciate faster against the U.S.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Kwangju companies look for partners

Kwangju companies look for partners JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen industry executives from Kwangju, South Korea, are here looking for Indonesian joint venture partners to develop their markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Asia-Pacific enjoys new growth

Asia-Pacific enjoys new growth This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented by State Minister for National Development Planning/Chairman of Bappenas Ginandjar Kartasasmita at a seminar organized by The Jakarta Post and the Asia Pacific Economics Group.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Egyptian-U.S. ties

Egyptian-U.S. ties Not only was President Hosni Mubarak and his high-powered delegation's visit to the United States successful in the political arena but it was also successful in the economic field.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Indonesia's triumph

Indonesia's triumph I refer to the letters dealing with Atlanta 96. Although I join the chorus of praise for the performances of all athletes, I believe there is something equally important: the Indonesian "triumph.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Aspac, Indosyntec to meet in final

Aspac, Indosyntec to meet in final JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac of Jakarta capitalized on Bima Sakti Nikko Steel's last-minute fouls to edge out the Malang club 76-68 (36-38) in the Kobatama national basketball league final four matches yesterday.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Workers asked to beware of infiltration

Workers asked to beware of infiltration JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told workers yesterday to be alert for the infiltration of interest groups intent on instigating strikes.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Great River, salim to form joint ventures

Great River, salim to form joint ventures JAKARTA (JP): PT Great River International, a publicly-listed clothing producer, said yesterday it would set up two joint ventures with the Salim Group's PT Indomulti Inti Industry with a combined investment of Rp 200 billion (US$84 million).
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Fri, 09 Aug 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 Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Macroeconomic stability vital for investment

Macroeconomic stability vital for investment JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad said yesterday that the government would continue to pursue macroeconomic stability to attract more foreign investment into the country.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Anti-'dwifungsi' groups criticized

Anti-'dwifungsi' groups criticized JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno warned the public yesterday against "looking for trouble" by making an issue of the military's Dwifungsi doctrine which allows the Armed Forces (ABRI) to play politics.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Indointernet: E-Mail blocked?

Indointernet: E-Mail blocked? Since Aug. 7, subscribers to "Indointernet" in Rawamangun, Jakarta, cannot write nor receive e-mail. Every time you log in, an announcement will appear on your screen: "We apologize that our e-mail service is temporarily unavailable.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Groundwater polluted

Groundwater polluted SURABAYA, East Java: Residents here consume polluted water because 90 percent of the city's groundwater is contaminated by domestic waste, according to an official.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/RI needs new political foundations

RI needs new political foundations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to reappraise the building blocks of its political stability now that new aspirations are emerging, economic and structural changes are occurring and new social classes are growing, a senior economist observed yesterday.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/BII expects 20% rise in pretax profit

BII expects 20% rise in pretax profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) forecasted yesterday that it will book no less than a 20 percent increase in pre-tax profit this year from last year's level of Rp 269.87 billion (US$114.74 million).
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/United States language bill counters an empty threat

United States language bill counters an empty threatBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): On the first of August, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill making English the official language of the United States.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Man burns in shackles

Man burns in shackles GORONTALO, North Sulawesi: Twenty-six-year-old Ahmad Yahya died on Tuesday night after his hut, in which he had been kept in shackles, caught fire.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Rights body finds flaws in party office takeover

Rights body finds flaws in party office takeover JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights continued yesterday with their effort to investigate possible human rights violations committed during the forced takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters recently.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Indonesia's triumph

Indonesia's triumph I refer to the letters dealing with Atlanta 96. Although I join the chorus of praise for the performances of all athletes, I believe there is something equally important: the Indonesian "triumph.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Makro could learn from S'pore Airlines

Makro could learn from S'pore Airlines Your Aug. 3 edition published replies from two companies which had letters directed to them. I could not help but notice the difference between the two replies.Singapore Airlines referred to the letter as a "comment" while Makro treated it as a "complaint".
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Soldiers to be questioned

Soldiers to be questioned BANDUNG, West Java: Chief of the military police at the Siliwangi regional military command Col. Iding Alidin said five soldiers will be interrogated for allegedly abusing Dada, a 20- year-old resident of Cireyod, Cikole village, Lembang district.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Siswanto shows police five 'killing fields'

Siswanto shows police five 'killing fields' JAKARTA (JP): Siswanto, the alleged sodomizer and killer of 12 boys, has shown the police the five locations in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, where he said he had left the bodies of five of his victims.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Motorbikes donated to mayoralty

Motorbikes donated to mayoralty JAKARTA (JP): One hundred motorcycles worth Rp 430 million (US$183,000) will be donated to the North Jakarta mayoralty office, the Jakarta Military Command and the Jakarta Police Headquarters today.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Singapore to boost ties with RI

Singapore to boost ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): Singapore, celebrating its 31st National Day today, plans to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Indointernet: E-Mail blocked?

Indointernet: E-Mail blocked? Since Aug. 7, subscribers to "Indointernet" in Rawamangun, Jakarta, cannot write nor receive e-mail. Every time you log in, an announcement will appear on your screen: "We apologize that our e-mail service is temporarily unavailable.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Poor management may stall agricultural development

Poor management may stall agricultural development KUTA, Bali (JP): Poor management and lack of coordination among research centers, government offices and universities may impede agricultural development and threaten the security of Indonesia's food supplies, academicians say.Steve R.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/RI to exhibit pithecanthropus

RI to exhibit pithecanthropus BANDUNG, West Java: Indonesia is taking part in a pithecanthropus exhibition in Tokyo, for which some 30 prehistoric human and animal fossils from the Bandung Museum of Geology will be flown to Japan.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Japanese students perform in concert

Japanese students perform in concert DENPASAR, Bali: A group of Japanese students will perform in the International Indonesia-Japan Concert at the Bali International Convention Center on Aug. 23, Antara reported yesterday.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Marathon and closing ceremony

Marathon and closing ceremony Among the surprising features characterizing the closing ceremony of Atlanta Olympics on Aug. 5, 1996, was the medals ceremony for the Marathon winners: gold to Josia Thugwane of South Africa, silver to Lee Bong-Ju of South Korea and bronze to Eric Wainane of Kenya.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Riots incited by disparity, scholars say

Riots incited by disparity, scholars say JAKARTA (JP): Observers have asked the government to look deeper for the causes of recent violence, saying that prevailing social and economic inequity is providing fertile soil in which communism can flourish.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/A Nazi's flawed trial

A Nazi's flawed trial On March 24, 1944, SS Capt. Erich Priebke and several colleagues rounded up 335 Italian men and boys, took them to the Ardeatine Caves south of Rome and shot them in the backs of their heads.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Liquidity problem still hinders capital market

Liquidity problem still hinders capital market JAKARTA (JP): Several panelists at a conference here hinted yesterday that poor liquidity will remain a major problem hampering the growth of the Indonesian capital market due to a lack of large free floats and domestic investor participation.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 8, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Will President Yeltsin rejuvenate Russia?

Will President Yeltsin rejuvenate Russia?By Harvey Stockwin JAKARTA (JP): Today, Aug. 9, Russian President Boris Yeltsin has an opportunity to begin the process whereby he both capitalizes upon his recent election victory and rejuvenates Russia as it grapples with the imperative of further ...
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Student stabbed to death

Student stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A student of an engineering high school was allegedly killed by a group of 20 youths in front of the Kota railway station in West Jakarta.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Aisa-Pacific undergoes unprecedented growth

Aisa-Pacific undergoes unprecedented growthThe following article is an excerpt from a paper presented by State Minister for National Development Planning/Chairman of Bappenas Ginandjar Kartasasmita at a seminar organized by The Jakarta Post and the Asia Pacific Economics Group.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Night transportation lacking in Tangerang

Night transportation lacking in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Commuters living in Tangerang are still finding it difficult to reach home from their workplaces in Jakarta.Frequently, it takes a couple of hours before they acquire buses to the Cimone or Cikokol terminals.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Developers urged to build roads

Developers urged to build roads JAKARTA (JP): Developers of housing complexes in areas around Jakarta are being urged to participate in building roads between the city and its outskirts.Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Tb. M.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Garuda responds

Garuda responds In regard to the letter entitled Garuda delays in The Jakarta Post of July 30, 1996, I would like to thank Mr. Robert Wood for taking the time to let us know of his recent experiences with Garuda Indonesia.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Library books not interesting: Expert

Library books not interesting: Expert SURABAYA (JP): Why do children flock to book stores but never head to a library?Educational information expert Endang R.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Balanced reporting

Balanced reporting This is in response to John Hargreaves' July 24 letter.Hargreaves misinterprets my previous letters as "not approving of western journalists." Let me state that I have the highest respect for all journalists who practice accuracy, balance and completeness.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Poor info breeds rumors: Consultant

Poor info breeds rumors: Consultant JAKARTA (JP): A lack of honest information is sure to breed rumors, a management consultant from the University of Indonesia, Rhenald Kasali, said yesterday at a seminar on economics.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Tangerang police arrest actress in huge Ecstasy haul

Tangerang police arrest actress in huge Ecstasy haul TANGERANG (JP): Local police detectives have arrested a television actress for allegedly possessing 29,677 Ecstasy pills worth over Rp 1.78 billion (US$757,700).
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Alleged robber shot dead

Alleged robber shot dead JAKARTA (JP): A man attempting to grab a bank customer's purse was shot dead by a police officer in Tambora, West Jakarta yesterday.This marked the fourth attempted robbery of a bank customer or person assigned to withdraw money from a bank this month.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/An expanding field

An expanding field The enthusiasm of private investors to do business in the telecommunications sector continues.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: Wajah Negeriku 2:35 TV Series: Budgie 3:00 TV Series: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Fresh Prince of Bell Air 4:00 Comedy 4:30 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Creation 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved ...
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * "Butt" or "buck"? Interesting variations of idioms often occur through hearing them the wrong way, through repetition from one speaker to another. An example is hair-lipped, an unfortunate occurrence that occurs through genetics, and which may be corrected through surgery.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Pertamina to go to Uzbekistan

Pertamina to go to Uzbekistan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina is to expand its oil exploration activities to Uzbekistan, a former Soviet Union republic rich in oil and gas reserves, a company director said."We're sounding out the possibility of oil exploration there.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Official expects cellular tenders to be transparent

Official expects cellular tenders to be transparent JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) expects that the most-awaited cellular telecommunications tender will go transparent even before the lucrative bids are opened by the government.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/More protest from minivan drivers

More protest from minivan drivers TANGERANG (JP): Another protest by minivan public drivers was staged yesterday by at least 100 drivers who went to the office of the Land Transportation and Traffic Agency.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Keep our sky blue

Keep our sky blue Without much fanfare, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja launched the Blue Sky program in Semarang on Tuesday which aims to improve the quality of air in Indonesia's big cities.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Garuda opens new office

Garuda opens new office JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Garuda Indonesia opened a new office on Jl. Gunung Sahari in Central Jakarta yesterday to improve its public service in the city.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Olympic spikers start GP series

Olympic spikers start GP series JAKARTA (JP): World-class volleyball teams from Brazil, the United States, the Netherlands and South Korea will return to the playing field after their Olympic campaigns in the first leg of the World Women's Volleyball Grand Prix (GP) series from Aug. 30 to Sept.
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Fri, 09 Aug 1996

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke/Disco, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Atlantic Band, Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Abouwhim Band, Thursday, 10:30 p.m.
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