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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Dutch interior minister questions city autonomy

Dutch interior minister questions city autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Decentralization of the Jakarta administration was among the topics questioned Saturday by the Interior Minister of the Netherlands Hans F. Dijkstal.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/PDI birthday in Palu

PDI birthday in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie SM and Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung are scheduled to attend a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in Tentena, a resort town near Lake Poso on Jan. 10, Antara said.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/D-8 must be pragmatic, realitic, says Alatas

D-8 must be pragmatic, realitic, says Alatas JAKARTA (JP): At a ministerial meeting in Turkey yesterday, Indonesia expressed its support for the formation of the Developing Eight (D-8) group of eight Moslem developing states but urged that it set pragmatic and realistic goals.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Two floods hit Palu in a week

Two floods hit Palu in a week PALU, Central Sulawesi: Residents in Nunu village, West Palu district, were hit by flood on Saturday, the second time in seven days, Antara reported.The house of Central Sulawesi Governor Paliudju was also affected, where water was 45 centimeters deep.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Hebron deal

Hebron deal The delay in clinching an agreement between Israel and Palestine on the question of Palestinian self-rule in Hebron is benefiting no one but the extremists in both camps.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Bambang's new fishing firm

Bambang's new fishing firm JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Trihatmodjo, President Soeharto's second son, said he wanted to enter the fishing business in eastern Indonesia in cooperation with the Navy.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Situbondo ready to rebuild

Situbondo ready to rebuild SITUBONDO, East Java: The military said it was ready to start rebuilding properties damaged in the October riot, Antara reported.The military had the funds, material and work force for the job, Maj. Gen.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Factionalism in Iranian politics

Factionalism in Iranian politics LONDON: For a regime usually characterized as repressive and authoritarian, Iran has a high degree of political competition within its elite. The basic parameters of the Islamic Republic remain strictly guarded.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Amien warns of limits on emancipation

Amien warns of limits on emancipation JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Muhammadiyah Moslem organization cautioned an Indonesian women's movement not to take the idea of emancipation too far, like their American counterparts have done.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Human obligations and human rights

Human obligations and human rights People would rather speak about human rights than human obligations. Even though the issue of improved human rights has not captured the people's interest, the National Committee on Human Rights has been established.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/New regulations on poll campaigns deplored as vague

New regulations on poll campaigns deplored as vague JAKARTA (JP): The new regulations on election campaigns are vague and may be detrimental to the two minority parties, according to two political observers from the University of Indonesia.M.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Lebong Tandai gold mine needs investors

Lebong Tandai gold mine needs investors JAKARTA (JP): A 4,600-hectare gold mine in Lebong Tandai, North Bengkulu, needs new investors to replace the revoked operator PT Lusang Mining, an official said.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Land, building disputes up in 1996: City Council

Land, building disputes up in 1996: City Council JAKARTA (JP): The City Council announced yesterday that 51 of the 82 protests by people last year were related to land disputes.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/India and democracy

India and democracy The New York based Freedom House has reportedly said that India is a partly free country and The Jakarta Post has allowed it to appear twice (Dec. 23 and Dec. 31, 1996). Calling India partly free, for which there is no reason, is a glaring misinterpretation of facts.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Arun exported 11.3m tons of LNG to S. Korea in 1996

Arun exported 11.3m tons of LNG to S. Korea in 1996 JAKARTA (JP): PT Arun Lhokseumawe in North Aceh exported last year 11.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 200 shipments to South Korea, the company's general manager H. Sunardi said over the weekend.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Mataram college changes name

Mataram college changes name MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government will go ahead with its plan to change the name of the National Islamic Religious Institute to the State Islamic High Institution despite protests by students, Antara said.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Indonesia'a rice targeted at 52 million tons this year

Indonesia'a rice targeted at 52 million tons this year JAKARTA (JP): The government is upbeat the country's unhusked rice production would meet the target of 52.19 million tons this year, despite an expected drought.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Backward in Seoul

Backward in Seoul South Korea's president, Kim Young-sam, is coming under domestic fire just as he basks in North Korea's apology for its submarine infiltration.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Johnson has visa for shows

Johnson has visa for shows JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Magic Johnson All Stars shows here on Wednesday and Thursday have heaved a sigh of relief after learning that the immigration department issued a visa for the living legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson through the Indonesian Consulate in Los ...

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Orphans welcome Ramadhan in Ancol

Orphans welcome Ramadhan in Ancol JAKARTA (JP): Children from three orphanages enjoyed a rare trip Saturday to the Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta.They also took part in a drawing contest. The winning entry will be used as a design for the hotel's Idul Fitri cards.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Observers attack Clinton's list on unndemocratic states

Observers attack Clinton's list on unndemocratic states SEMARANG (JP): The one-sided list of less-democratic countries in Asia which was announced recently by the United States President Bill Clinton was criticized yesterday by observers.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/3,000 march in peaceful protest of cable installation

3,000 march in peaceful protest of cable installation JAKARTA (JP): Around 3,000 people from four villages in Bogor regency staged a peaceful protest against the installation of high-voltage cables in their area Saturday.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/SCENIC Mobiles: The fabulous three from Germany

SCENIC Mobiles: The fabulous three from GermanyBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Haven't you become tired of the dull-gray, dark- gray or deep-black color of your everyday notebook yet? What about a delightful mix of light green, gray and blue?These magnificent and soothing colors would be the ...

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/RI has no choice but to open its retail market: Official

RI has no choice but to open its retail market: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has no choice but to open its retail market to foreign players within the next six years to comply with the country's commitment toward global free trade, an official said.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/86 couples wed again in E. Jakarta

86 couples wed again in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Eighty-six East Jakarta couples were officially married Friday who for years did not have marriage certificates.The couples married at the Pondok Kelapa subdistrict office, the Duren Sawit district, and exchanged marriage vows in front of ulemas.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/331 arrested in gambling den

331 arrested in gambling den JAKARTA (JP): The city military arrested 331 men and women Saturday in a raid on an illicit gambling den in Mangga Besar, downtown, confiscating Rp 45 million from the alleged gamblers.Col.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Scavenger dies in territory dispute

Scavenger dies in territory dispute JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a scavenger Saturday for killing another scavenger in Meruya Ilir, West Jakarta.A West Jakarta Police precinct sergeant said Iwan stabbed Ramlan in the stomach and ran when the victim fell.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

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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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/City urged to curb price rise

City urged to curb price rise JAKARTA (JP): A councilor urged the city logistics agency yesterday to conduct a market operation before Ramadhan to curb further hikes in consumer good prices.Failure to act immediately would lead to rapid price rises, Sahala P.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Clinton's list

Clinton's list U.S. President Bill Clinton has kicked off the new year with a little surprise. He released what is now known as Clinton's List. Like a teacher, Clinton has issued report cards evaluating the democratic behavior of Asian countries, whom he possibly regards as his pupils.

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Mon, 06 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: Anne of the Seven Seas 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Technology ...

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Beijing to import more foreign oil

Beijing to import more foreign oil BEIJING (UPI): Energy ravenous China announced Saturday it will import more foreign oil to cope with soaring demand in the rapidly modernizing country exhausting its reserves in 20 years.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Annual budget unveiled today

Annual budget unveiled today JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto is scheduled to propose the 1997/1998 state budget to the House of Representatives today, a budget most analysts expect to remain austere.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/ZENECA raises investment

ZENECA raises investment JAKARTA (JP): PT ZENECA Agri Products Indonesia, a subsidiary of the British ZENECA pesticide producer, will spend Rp 22 billion (US$9.3 million) to increase the capacity of its factory in Gunung Putri, Bogor.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/New campaign rules not good enough: PPP

New campaign rules not good enough: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) said the government's decision to lift a ban on political parties campaigning in rural areas for the May general election was a small concession because the party could not take full advantage of it.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Riot-torn Sanggau Ledo returns to normal

Riot-torn Sanggau Ledo returns to normal JAKARTA (JP): Sanggau Ledo, the small West Kalimantan town which was hit recently by ethnic violence that killed five, has returned to normal, the chief of the Tanjungpura Military Command, Maj. Gen. Namuri Anoem, said yesterday in nearby Singkawang.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Golden Truly to open more Super Stores

Golden Truly to open more Super Stores JAKARTA (JP): The local retail giant Golden Truly will open Super Stores this year in Menteng, Central Jakarta, and Bekasi, West Java, company president HE Dachlan said Saturday.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/PPP's quest for NU support never ends

PPP's quest for NU support never endsBy Wisnu Pramudya JAKARTA (JP): If the 30 million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization is firm in its resolution to shun politics, why do the United Development Party's (PPP) leaders persistently seek its support?PPP chairman Ismail Hasan Metareum's ...

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/Mandala to build US$339 million water projest

Mandala to build US$339 million water projest JAKARTA (JP): PT Mandala Citra Umbulan (MCU) has won the contract to construct and operate a water project worth over Rp 800 billion (US$339 million) in Pasuruan, East Java.

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Mon, 06 Jan 1997

JP/PPP warns of unfair election

PPP warns of unfair election JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) warned yesterday that an unfair general election next May could easily trigger riots, given the public's fast-flaring temper of late.

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