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43 articles.
Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Aprindo wants list of areas of operation

Aprindo wants list of areas of operation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) has called on the government to issue a list of regency towns which are open for big retail operations.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Missing the point

Missing the point If we read academic articles, we get the jitters. I repeat my suggestions from in the past to those people in the Directorate of Higher Education, Bandung Institute of Technology and Petra Christian University in Surabaya, that the academics should get out every three years, go ...
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/The new state budget

The new state budget The current monetary crisis will have an impact on the government's domestic revenue, particularly tax earnings, due to the sluggishness of economic activities.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Hasty succession can result in a 'bad choice'

Hasty succession can result in a 'bad choice' JAKARTA (JP): The nation should not seek presidential succession just for the sake of change but must ensure the right person is chosen for the job should succession take place next year, says political observer Nurcholish Madjid.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Kilas Balik 97, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, daily except Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Limitations on national press might continue

Limitations on national press might continueBy Suwiryo Ismail JAKARTA (JP): The New Order government has tightly limited press activities under the banner of a "free but controlled press" since the 1970s.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Surabaya clubs finish top in national swimming c'ships

Surabaya clubs finish top in national swimming c'ships YOGYAKARTA (JP): The 19th national interclub swimming championships (KRAPNAS) ended here yesterday with Surabaya clubs, Hiu Club and Surya Naga, coming one-two.Hiu Club won the meet with a score of 766 and Surya Naga carded 353 points.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Man kills own son during family feud

Man kills own son during family feud JAKARTA (JP): Makasar Police in the city's east have arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly killing his delinquent son to protect his wife and daughter.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Pijar Mentari Telah Bersinar 3:35 Creative Program: Alat Musik Tradisional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show ...
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/PLN struggles for survival amid crisis

PLN struggles for survival amid crisisBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PLN is struggling to survive amid the monetary crisis, which has hit the country since early July.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Unrecognized union gathering dispersed

Unrecognized union gathering dispersed JAKARTA (JP): Police broke up a year-end party organized by an unrecognized labor union and arrested six people, a union official said here yesterday.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/ABRI chief warns military of provocation

ABRI chief warns military of provocation MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung warned soldiers Saturday to beware of attempts made to pit them against the public.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/New Year's in 2000 to be a quiet affair?

New Year's in 2000 to be a quiet affair? JAKARTA (JP): Most major cities around the world are already in the throes of preparing a huge bash for New Year's Eve 1999 -- to welcome the new millennium.But Jakarta is in a quandary and still pondering what to do.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/'Can do' attitude

'Can do' attitude Whoa, Mr. Agrawal! You are going too fast with your 'can do' attitude (Dec. 27, 1997, A "we can" attitude).
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Soeharto calls for solidarity

Soeharto calls for solidarity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed hope that the Christmas and Ramadhan seasons which fall in close proximity to each other, can help impart a spirit of goodwill and social solidarity.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Indonesia strong in the sky in regional 'Star Wars'

Indonesia strong in the sky in regional 'Star Wars'By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, with its two decades of experience in satellite telecommunications technology, will undoubtedly maintain its dominance in the satellite business in the Asia- Pacific region in the coming years.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Indonesia's motor vehicle sales January to November 1997

Indonesia's motor vehicle sales January to November 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Category Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. *Nov.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Firecrackers, alcohol seized

Firecrackers, alcohol seized MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police seized 589,626 firecrackers and 374,428 bottles of alcohol during its annual operation, code named Lilin Samrat, this year.All of the items confiscated were destroyed in the presence of Manado Mayor Lucky Korah, according to Capt.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/President Moi: Last of Africa's 'big men'

President Moi: Last of Africa's 'big men'By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "It will go to a run-off, and whoever finishes second will beat him," predicted Jaindi Kisero, editor of the Weekly Review in Nairobi.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Suspected thieves shot dead

Suspected thieves shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police gunned down yesterday two men believed to have been involved in a series of robberies.A police source said the two alleged criminals were shot dead after they tried to resist arrest by attacking officers.Chief Sgt.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Don't conceal food shortages: Professor

Don't conceal food shortages: ProfessorBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): In recent months, people have become more aware of the rising death toll in famine-stricken Irian Jaya -- which now exceeds 600 -- and the thousands of others facing a drought-related food shortage in Maluku.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Rp 350b to rid Barito of silt

Rp 350b to rid Barito of silt BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: About Rp 350 billion is needed to remove millions of cubic meters of silt which has built up along Indonesia's longest river, the Barito, a local official said Saturday.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Australia makes decisive move in first cricket Test

Australia makes decisive move in first cricket TestBy Vic Mills MELBOURNE (JP): For the second day running, Australia made a decisive move in the final session of play to remain in control of this first cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/558 Chinese get citizenship

558 Chinese get citizenship TERNATE, Maluku: The government has granted Indonesian citizenship to 558 stateless people of Chinese-descent in the Maluku Utara regency, Antara reported yesterday.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Aneka Tambang to spend $385m on expansion

Aneka Tambang to spend $385m on expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state-owned mining firm PT Aneka Tambang has allocated Rp 2 trillion (US$385 million) for the expansion of its nickel plant in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Late rainy season affects planting

Late rainy season affects planting SEMARANG, Central Java: The planting of rice and other crops in Central Java during the 1997/1998 planting season will cover a total area of 363,155 hectares, the head of local agriculture services, Widodo Gondowerdoko, said here Saturday.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Lifting the bank's veil

Lifting the bank's veil We were still recovering from the shock of the untimely removal of four Bank Indonesia directors when news surfaced last week that these four men had become the target of a police probe.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Year end humor

Year end humor Something light for the end of the year. Humor is appealing to most of us, especially when it comes from those who are powerful and famous. It would be good for Indonesia if our leaders used humor more often, instead gaining respect by being "properly official".
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Never break your notebook's plastik casing

Never break your notebook's plastik casingBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Some of you might still remember I wrote about the Toshiba 100CS in this column in the middle of last year.I had bought it in a hurry before I left on a trip to Australia.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Workers protest less in Tangerang

Workers protest less in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The number of protests here, home to 18,359 large and small factories which employ about 300,000 casual workers, have dropped to 22 cases this year from 64 recorded in 1996.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/14 detained over Sentul clash

14 detained over Sentul clash BOGOR (JP): Police have detained at least 14 people following a clash Thursday involving 200 residents of Sentul village in Citeureup that left dozens injured and damaged a house.Bogor Police Precinct chief Lt. Col.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Search for crash victims until Jan. 2

Search for crash victims until Jan. 2 JAKARTA (JP): A Singapore-Indonesia rescue team has set Jan. 2, 1998 as the last day of their search for victims and wreckage from a Singapore SilkAir Boeing 737-300 which crashed in the estuary of the Musi river in southern Sumatra on Dec. 19.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Local car industry to face greater challenge in 1998

Local car industry to face greater challenge in 1998By Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian car industry, one of the worst hit sectors during this year's financial upheaval, will probably have to travel an even rockier road next year, with the worst jolts expected to come from gloomy ...
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Markets to become real estate

Markets to become real estate JAKARTA (JP): City-owned market company PD Pasar Jaya will convert some of its poor-performing markets into low-cost apartments, according to the firm's president, Albert Napitupulu.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Activity on JSX is likely to remain quiet this week

Activity on JSX is likely to remain quiet this week JAKARTA (JP): Activity on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is likely to remain minimal this week as most fund managers are still on their year-end holiday, brokers and securities analysts believe.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/More aid for Irian Jaya

More aid for Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The city branch of Indonesian Red Cross has sent relief aid to Irian Jaya in the form of food, clothes and Rp 108 million for villagers suffering the effects of the prolonged dry season.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Ulemas join fight against AIDS

Ulemas join fight against AIDS BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Ulemas in the Moslem-dominated province of Aceh are joining the fight against Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through their Friday prayer sermons, Antara reported yesterday.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Honest dialog needed to build common vision

Honest dialog needed to build common vision The year 1997 will soon come to an end. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono reflects upon the year's events and upon what is urgently needed for the future. JAKARTA (JP): The whole world is anticipating the end of 1997 and the new year.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/High achievers sufer stress, expert say

High achievers sufer stress, expert say JAKARTA (JP): About 25 percent of students at super schools -- geared only for high achievers -- suffer from stress due to study overload and heavy parental expectations, an expert says.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Scholars accuse officials of 'living in denial'

Scholars accuse officials of 'living in denial' JAKARTA (JP): Two leading scholars have blasted government officials for "burying their heads in the sand" and living in denial when faced with crises.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Regency promotes rafting for tourists

Regency promotes rafting for tourists BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Southeast Aceh is promoting rafting and trekking to lure both foreign and domestic tourists, its district head Syahbuddin BP was quoted by Antara as saying recently.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Police probe graft at BI

Police probe graft at BI JAKARTA (JP): Three former Bank Indonesia (BI) directors are being questioned about alleged acts of corruption at the central bank, their lawyer said.
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Mon, 29 Dec 1997

JP/Press law needs improvement

Press law needs improvementBy Ignatius Haryanto This is the first of two articles on Indonesian press law and regulations. JAKARTA (JP): In its recent conference in Pontianak, the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) expressed the need to improve the press law.Law No.
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