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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Kia Motors lacks Indonesian staff: House member

Kia Motors lacks Indonesian staff: House member JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Kia Motors Corp. came under fire from a House member yesterday for not employing Indonesians at its plant which is making Indonesia's national cars.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/'Workers' corpses sent all legally'

'Workers' corpses sent all legally' JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two Indonesian workers that arrived in Lombok last week in a cardboard package labeled "fragile" were sent from Malaysia legally, Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief said yesterday.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Traffic control system

Traffic control system JAKARTA (JP): Hughes Information Technology Systems of the United States has completed the early integration of software and equipment for the Jakarta Automated Air Traffic Control System (JAATS).

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Printer's trial adjourned

Printer's trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The trial of a man who allegedly printed the unlicensed Suara Independen magazine was adjourned yesterday because his lawyers failed to turn up.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/English program (1)

English program (1) I would like to comment on the letters (Dec. 27, 1996 and Jan. 21, 1997) concerning the English language program at Regina Pacis school.The idea of conducting the English program with native English speaking teachers was proposed by Yayasan Adhikara Niat (Regina Pacis).

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor

RI Embassy slams Wolf's biased view of E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Embassy in Washington went on the counter offensive yesterday against what they called the "biased, one-sided" remarks made by United States Congressman Frank Wolf on the issue of East Timor.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Fire crackers confiscated

Fire crackers confiscated SEMARANG: Police in several areas have, over the past two weeks, seized about 276,000 fire crackers and 138 kilograms of explosives for making fire crackers.Ten people have been arrested on charges of making the crackers, which are popular in Idul Fitri revelries.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/'IPTN's loans converted to equity'

'IPTN's loans converted to equity' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo confirmed yesterday that loans to state aerospace company PT IPTN from interest on reforestation funds had been converted into government equity in that company.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds

Multicorpora to issue US$100m bonds JAKARTA (JP): Ongko Group's PT Ongko Multicorpora plans to issue bonds in the first quarter of this year worth US$100 million on overseas capital markets, the company's president said yesterday.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Rp 3b went up in flames

Rp 3b went up in flames DENPASAR: The 85 fires in the city last year caused losses estimated at Rp 3.1 billion (US$1.3 million), Mayor Made Suwendha said yesterday.In 1995, the authorities listed 67 fires that caused losses of about Rp 2 billion.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister

Java-Sumatra bridge under study: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The proposal to build a 26.9-kilometer bridge connecting Java and Sumatra is being studied by the Ministry of Public Works and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Music appreciation

Music appreciation I am writing in reference to Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan's articles on the contemporary (western classical) music scene in Jakarta in The Sunday Post (Jan. 26, 1997).

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander

NGO to sue Gus Dur for slander JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of a non-government organization are suing popular Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid for slander.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Telaga's rights shares

Telaga's rights shares JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya-based PT Telaga Mas said it expected to raise Rp 68.5 billion (US$290.2 million) from the issuance of its shares later this year.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Golkar expects absolute victory

Golkar expects absolute victory DILI: Golkar leaders in East Timor have set a target of 87.5 percent of the seats in the provincial legislative council in this year's general election.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 6:20 p.m.FridayImsak 4:25 a.m.Subuh 4:35 a.m.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals

Idul Fitri goers start packing bus terminals JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans intending to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns in West, Central and East Java started to pack the Pulogadung intercity bus terminal yesterday.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang

Ethnic villages in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The mayoralty will allocate Rp 8 billion (US$3.4 million) to develop what it calls "multi-ethnic villages" in the city.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor

1,134 buses for Idul Fitri in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Bogor administration will provide 1,134 buses with seats for 94,195 people for Idul Fitri revelers, Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi has said.There would be 607 large and 527 small buses, he said.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Private foreign debt concerns

Private foreign debt concerns Our monetary authority appears to be concerned with our swelling private foreign loan burden. Particularly disconcerting is the boldness with which some members of the private sector borrow money, daring to accept loans on the most preposterous terms.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Horta wants to form shadow govt

Horta wants to form shadow govt CANBERRA (Antara): Anti-integration activist Jose Ramos Horta has announced his so-called East Timor Liberation movement would set up a shadow government in Indonesia's 27th province.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Surabaya to get engineering park

Surabaya to get engineering park SURABAYA, E Java (Antara): A German company is to build an industrial service and engineering park (ISEP) on a 20-hectare land at Pasuruan Industrial Estate Rembang (PIER), 60 km west of here.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/French chopper carrier to harbor here

French chopper carrier to harbor here JAKARTA (JP): A French anti-submarine and assault helicopter carrier, the Jeanne d'Arc, is scheduled to arrive in the Tanjung Priok harbor here today for a five day call, it was announced yesterday.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto

Legislator accused of defaming Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The trial of outspoken legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho, accused of defaming President Soeharto in a public speech, began yesterday at the Central Jakarta District Court.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus Huis

Dutch pianist to perform tonight at Erasmus HuisBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Over the years, Erasmus Huis has proven to be one of the very few places in Jakarta where music has been able to flourish.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughts

Darmawan's paintings reflect society's turbulent thoughtsBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Today, more artists are taking an unconventional road for creative techniques as they go through mental tortures connected to social questions, while leaving behind the traditional ways.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Bogor to get 880 public phones

Bogor to get 880 public phones BOGOR, West Java (JP): Bogor will have 880 new public phones to cope with the extra calls that will be made during Idul Fitri on Feb. 9 and Feb 10.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

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, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan

Fresh riot rocks West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): A group of about 40 unidentified men went on a burning rampage in the West Kalimantan district of Siantan Tengah yesterday, damaging a foundation that runs Catholic schools, a press report said.Suara Pembaruan reported the riot began at around 3:40 a.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/More ferry terminals needed

More ferry terminals needed KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The province needs eight additional ferry terminals in 1997 to connect island groups in the Buton and Muna districts and lift them from isolation.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/'National politics resembles shadow boxing'

'National politics resembles shadow boxing' As May's general election nears, people are anticipating important political events to unfold. Sociologist Arief Budiman analyzes the nature of politics in Indonesia.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper

Nusamba announces bid for Indocopper JAKARTA (JP): PT Nusamba Mineral Industri, a subsidiary of the politically well-connected Nusamba Group, formally announced its bid yesterday to buy a majority stake in Indocopper Investama Corporation (IIC).

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Church and Darwin's theory

Church and Darwin's theory I would like to respond to R. Daryadi's letter (Jan. 22, 1997) who proclaimed his literal interpretation of the Bible and his blind faith that he, at least, did not descend from an ape.I think he might be interested in the following.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/English program (2)

English program (2) I'm writing in response to the letters complaining about the English program at Regina Pacis school.My child is currently studying at Regina Pacis.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/NJS halts services to Christmas Island

NJS halts services to Christmas Island JAKARTA (JP): The Darwin-based Australian airline National Jet System (NJS) is to terminate all its services to Christmas Island, a small Australian island in the Indian Ocean, next month due to sinking demand.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Beware of strangers

Beware of strangers At 2 p.m. on Jan. 24, 1997 I was about to leave ITC Mangga Dua, the wholesale market in downtown Jakarta, when a young man accosted me. He was slightly built and dark skinned.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 1997: ----------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Councilors divided over more deputy governors

Councilors divided over more deputy governors JAKARTA (JP): City councilors were divided yesterday on whether to support the ruling Golkar faction's suggestion of increasing the number of Jakarta deputy governors from three to four.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Indosat's Multimedia forum

Indosat's Multimedia forum JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications operator PT Indosat has represented Indonesia in initiating the establishment of the Asian Multimedia Forum (AMF) which aims to promote the development of multimedia in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad

Eight die, 22 injured on tollroad JAKARTA (JP): Eight people were killed and 22 seriously injured in a five-vehicle pileup on the Jakarta-Cikampek tollroad Tuesday afternoon.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot

Seven named suspects for Tanah Abang riot JAKARTA (JP): Seven of the eleven traders arrested during Monday's riot at the Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, were officially declared to be suspects yesterday.Chief of the City Police Detectives Col.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income

Industry ministry to collect $16m in non-tax income JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to collect Rp 38.4 billion (US$16 million) in non-tax income in the 1997/1998 fiscal year.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/NII trial in South Jakarta

NII trial in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Three people accused of taking part in the activities of an obscure organization called the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) are currently being tried in the South Jakarta District Court.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced

Gus Dur predicts presidential election will be influenced JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid predicts a "coalition" of interest groups within the Armed Forces (ABRI) and "political Moslems" will influence the outcome of the 1998 presidential election.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination

Owners, employees of razed stores wait for examination JAKARTA (JP): Owners and employees of razed stores in Pasar Baru are hoping the police will conclude forensic investigations promptly so they can reopen as soon as possible.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Social disparity 'blurs development achievement'

Social disparity 'blurs development achievement' JAKARTA (JP): Debates on the socio-economic disparity problem should focus on solutions or they will eclipse the economic performance, Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said yesterday.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Boyzone has special chemistry with its fans

Boyzone has special chemistry with its fansBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Nature is created in pairs. This has a special significance in the biological creature relations department. Girls are meant to like boys and boys are meant to like girls. That's the natural blueprint.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training

Three basketball stars set to quit SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association's preparations for the October SEA Games (SEAG) have been severely disrupted by resignation requests from three of the 20 players participating in the centralized training program.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/REI prefers escrow to protect buyers

REI prefers escrow to protect buyers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association's (REI) chairman, Edwin Kawilarang, proposed yesterday to replace bank guarantees with escrow accounts to protect home buyers from untrustworthy developers.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Kalimantan group complains over Australian-RI mining

Kalimantan group complains over Australian-RI mining JAKARTA (JP): Kalimantan natives have urged the National Commission on Human Rights to help them get compensation for property taken from them for mining projects.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Feisal says people need to develop pure patience

Feisal says people need to develop pure patience JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says people need "perfect patience" so they can accept the downside of 30 years of national development, including social and economic disparities.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Speculation rife in Manila

Speculation rife in Manila The next presidential polls in the Philippines are still a good year-and-a-half away, but rumor, speculation and scandal are already stirring up the political scene in Manila.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Tough Ecstasy law

Tough Ecstasy law At last our law enforcement agencies will soon have a legislation allowing them to deal with the Ecstasy menace more effectively.

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTV Program: Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997TVRI 2:30 p.m Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:05 Performance: Gelar Tari 3:30 Tour and Travel 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes the Star 4:30 Entrepreneurship Program: Meniti Hari Esok 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Regional ...

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Thu, 30 Jan 1997

JP/Humpuss control on Bunyu methanol ends

Humpuss control on Bunyu methanol ends JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina would end the monopoly given to Humpuss Trading in selling the methanol produced at its plant in Bunyu island, East Kalimantan, the company said yesterday.

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