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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Transmigration has big impact

Transmigration has big impact PALANGKA RAYA: Over 300,000 people have been resettled under the state-sponsored transmigration program in the past 12 months, an official said Saturday.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Subway system for Jakarta is essential

Subway system for Jakarta is essential A few days ago the difficulties that stand in the way of building a subway system for Jakarta were revealed by Governor Surjadi Soedirdja when he asked for assistance from House Commission II for home affairs.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Bakrie denies selling stake in PT Indocopper

Bakrie denies selling stake in PT Indocopper JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Bakrie Group, Aburizal Bakrie, has denied rumors that the Group's stake in PT Indocopper Investama Corporation (IIC) is to be acquired by tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Prabowo denies knowing robbers

Prabowo denies knowing robbers JAKARTA (JP): The commander of the Army's special force (Kopassus), Maj. Gen. Prabowo Subiyanto denied yesterday the involvement of any of his subordinates in various crimes.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Seven killed in bus crash

Seven killed in bus crash PEKANBARU, Riau: Seven people were killed and 20 injured when a bus crashed into a stalled dump truck on a highway connecting Pekanbaru and Buton on Saturday.There were fears the death toll could rise as some of those hospitalized had sustained serious injuries.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Soeharto calls for religious, ethnic unity

Soeharto calls for religious, ethnic unity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called for religious and ethnic unity over the weekend and reminded the nation that everybody belongs to the same human race.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Unrest detrimental to democracy: Scholar

Unrest detrimental to democracy: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): Further unrest could derail the development of democracy In Indonesia, a Moslem scholar said Saturday.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Minimum wage rise fails to impress most workers

Minimum wage rise fails to impress most workers JAKARTA (JP): Most workers have shown no enthusiasm over the government's recent announcement of wage increases, saying the increase would not really help them met their daily needs.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Albright's turn

Albright's turn Riding the magic carpet of Wednesday's unanimous Senate confirmation vote, Madeleine Albright becomes secretary of state this Thursday. She can be an eloquent champion of freedom around the world. How skillfully she blends that calling with the pragmatic politics of U.S.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Placer Dome optimistic in battle for Busang mine

Placer Dome optimistic in battle for Busang mine JAKARTA (JP): Canadian mining giant Placer Dome Inc remains upbeat about its chances of victory in the battle for the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan despite the fact that its main rival, Barrick Gold Corp, is close to sealing a partnership ...
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/President to open bazaar

President to open bazaar JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said President Soeharto is scheduled to open a bazaar at the National Monument on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, Wednesday.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Sudomo criticized for blaming riot in Islamic group

Sudomo criticized for blaming riot in Islamic group SEMARANG (JP): The chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council, Sudomo, has been challenged in public and in court for his statement suggesting that an Islamic group was behind last month's rioting in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Man murdered in morgue

Man murdered in morgue MADIUN, East Java: A prisoner was beaten to death last week by a fellow inmate after a practical joke backfired.Prison officials said the incident occurred last Wednesday when the victim, Sadikin, 19, and the accused, Busano, 25, were working in the morgue.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/New tax rates for Americans

New tax rates for Americans JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxes has set new income tax rates for American individuals or corporations operating in Indonesia.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/CyberVision: Japanese monitors for the cost-conscious

CyberVision: Japanese monitors for the cost-consciousBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A friend, Mr. Mohan, one day asked me whether I really believed it was worth it to spend an extra Rp 500,000 (US$209) to Rp 700.000 just to gain an additional inch of viewing space on my PC monitor.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Jakarta expects more than 1.6m tourists in 1997

Jakarta expects more than 1.6m tourists in 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The upcoming general election will slow down exhibitions and conventions, both major tourist attractions here, but the city still expects more than 1.6 million visitors this year, the head of the tourist agency said.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Trading outlook upbeat despite profit taking

Trading outlook upbeat despite profit taking JAKARTA (JP): The buying mood on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain strong despite a profit taking which hit several big shares at the end of the week.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/'Upset electorate could lead to election boycott'

'Upset electorate could lead to election boycott' JAKARTA (JP): Including the relatives of top government and military officials on the list of House of Representatives candidates could lead to widespread voter apathy and a possible boycott of the election, two political analysts said Saturday.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/18 hoodlums arrested

18 hoodlums arrested CILEGON, West Java: Police last week detained 18 hoodlums accused of extorting traders and travelers in Merak port.Chief of the Cilegon police precinct Lt. Col.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/People want fair share of natural resources

People want fair share of natural resources The furor over East Kalimantan's Busang gold deposits continues, with some calling for the project to be abandoned until a capable state company can be brought in. Scholar Ramlan Surbakti looks at the issue from a constitutional perspective.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/On pollution

On pollution It seems to me that Mr. Piero Ronci finds air pollution resulting from "vehicles spitting out clouds of poison" to pose a bigger problem than cigarette smoking ("Your Letters" on Jan. 22, 1997).
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.TuesdayImsak 4:23 a.m.Subuh 4:33 a.m.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

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 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Family Program: Kesejahteraan ...
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Sony to use local design

Sony to use local design JAKARTA (JP): PT Sony Electronic Indonesia, a subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation, will begin designing modified audio products in Indonesia later this year.Company president T.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Workers strike over Idul Fitri pay

Workers strike over Idul Fitri pay BOGOR, West Java (JP): Hundreds of workers of garment factory PT Karawang Utama went on strike Friday, demanding full payment of their Idul Fitri allowances, Antara reported.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Monitoring the rumbles

Monitoring the rumbles The Armed Forces has confirmed that alert command centers to monitor situations and rumors that could incite social unrest will be established nationwide on Jan. 30.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Lampung has around 25 tigers: Survey

Lampung has around 25 tigers: Survey BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A recent survey suggests there may be between 20 and 25 Sumatran tigers in Way Kambas National Park.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Bimantara plans to launch new car this year: Jongkie

Bimantara plans to launch new car this year: Jongkie JAKARTA (JP): PT Citramobil Nasional, a subsidiary of Bimantara Citra group, is set to launch a new car this year amid stiff market competition.President of the firm Jongkie D.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Electric fence to help protect rare rhinos

Electric fence to help protect rare rhinos JAKARTA (JP): A new breeding ground for rare Sumatra rhinos in Lampung will be enclosed by solar-powered, electric fences to keep the animals in and potential intruders out, Antara reported.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Perumka acts to deter scalpers

Perumka acts to deter scalpers JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to deter ticket scalpers from extorting money from Idul Fitri travelers, the state-owned railway company Perumka has set a new rule on buying train tickets from automatic machines.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Bogasari raises flour output

Bogasari raises flour output JAKARTA (JP): To anticipate a greater flour demand during the Idul Fitri holiday season, the country's largest flour producer, PT ISM Bogasari Flour Mills, has been increasing its output, a company director said Saturday in Surabaya, East Java.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Rataining stability and progress up to the next millenium

Rataining stability and progress up to the next milleniumBy Bruce Lloyd LONDON (JP): In recent years the whole question of the role of values in organizational success -- and failure -- has been given increased attention.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Gus Dur warns on social apathy

Gus Dur warns on social apathy JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid has warned against the development of human resources for the sake of national development alone, citing a growing social apathy as the result of obsession with this goal.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Social unrest

Social unrest The controversy over the recent violence in Situbondo, Tasikmalaya and West Kalimantan have triggered different comments from government officials and political observers.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Riau Andalan sells assets to pay debts

Riau Andalan sells assets to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (Riaupulp) is selling its nonproductive assets to repay its bonds and other long-term debts, according to a company senior executive.W.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/YLBHI opens legal training

YLBHI opens legal training JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has opened registration for its annual program for law graduates and students to follow legal aid training at its office.The program will take place at its office on Jl.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Evolutionary obstacle

Evolutionary obstacle One wonders when we will see the disappearance of that hairy old chestnut, first discovered in the 19th century, which attributes to Charles Darwin the claim that our species, homo sapiens, descended from either apes or monkeys.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Return of local customs inspections feared

Return of local customs inspections feared JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and foreign businesspeople are nervously awaiting news on the status of the preshipment inspection (PSI) system for imports with a new customs law taking effect in April.
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Mon, 27 Jan 1997

JP/Govt bureaucracy needs a new outlook

Govt bureaucracy needs a new outlookBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): If there is a lesson to be learned from the recent riots in Tasikmalaya and Situbondo it is a new look at the role of the government in protecting public interest.
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