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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua: Poolside - Pasar Senggol, daily, 6.30 p.m. Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday, Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/'ANteve's Famili 100'

'ANteve's Famili 100' We would like to thank TV viewers for their support of our family quiz program Famili 100.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Pati to have cement plant

Pati to have cement plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Halla Jateng is set to establish a cement plant in the Pati regency of Central Java with an estimated total investment of Rp 1.5 trillion (US$635.6 million).

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Mien to go to Saudi over 'prostitutes'

Mien to go to Saudi over 'prostitutes' JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesian teenagers have been sent to work in Saudi Arabia as prostitutes, State Minister of Women's Affairs Mien Sugandhi said yesterday.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/NU groups concerned over riots

NU groups concerned over riots JAKARTA (JP): Eight suborganizations of the 30-million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) warned yesterday that the recent flurry of religious and ethnic riots reflected waning public trust in the government.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Soybean output should rise: Minister

Soybean output should rise: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah asked private investors yesterday to help increase national soybean production to cut back imports which reached 600,000 tons last year.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Bintang drafts proposal to amend Constitution

Bintang drafts proposal to amend ConstitutionBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): Defiant politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas has drafted a proposal to amend the 1945 Constitution, the document upon which the current political system is founded.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Inco's earnings fell to $61.2m last year

Inco's earnings fell to $61.2m last year JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed nickel in matte producer PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) posted a net earnings of US$61.2 million in 1996, a 36.25 percent decrease from $96 million in the previous year.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Elmi Hotel: Jl. Panglima Sudirman No. 42-44: - Qemi Club: Karaoke, daily, 8 p.m. to 10.30; Disco, daily, 12.30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Puri R and Dankdut Group, Sunday, 10.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; Master Band, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Warders quizzed over jailbreak

Warders quizzed over jailbreak PADANG, West Sumatra: The authorities have questioned two warders in connection with the escape of two inmates from Maninjau Prison.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Show no Chinese affinity in 'Imlek'

Show no Chinese affinity in 'Imlek' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called for people celebrating Chinese New Year not to show any Chinese affinity during the festival which falls tomorrow.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Japanese press blasted

Japanese press blasted JAKARTA (JP): An 82 year-old Japanese military veteran has criticized his country's newspapers for overexposing riots in Indonesia, saying the coverage may tarnish the Soeharto government's image.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/England vs Italy live on 'SCTV'

England vs Italy live on 'SCTV' JAKARTA (JP): Local soccer fans will be given the rare treat of watching live the battle of two European soccer giants, England and Italy, in the qualifying round of the European Cup at Wembley Stadium on Feb. 13.SCTV will broadcast the match at 3 a.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Nike company denies bad labor conditions

Nike company denies bad labor conditions SERPONG, Tangerang (JP): PT Pratama Abadi Industri, a subcontracting firm producing world-renowned Nike sportswear, has denied abusing workers, saying the company's labor conditions were much better than the Indonesian government required.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Idul Fitri exodus might peak tomorrow

Idul Fitri exodus might peak tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The number of travelers leaving the city may peak to tomorrow despite earlier predictions the exodus would ease if it peaked yesterday and today.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/ISO 9002 for Shinta

ISO 9002 for Shinta JAKARTA (JP): PT Shinta Budhrani Industries, a manufacturer of dyed and printed fashion fabrics, has received an ISO 9002 certificate from state-owned surveying company Sucofindo.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/'Sleepers': Violence, revenge make for box-office hit

'Sleepers': Violence, revenge make for box-office hitBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Bleeding-heart Bill may be the leader of the free world, but the conservative tide sweeping the United States is turning into a full-force gale.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Good schools are rare

Good schools are rare We arrived in Sunter, North Jakarta, in July last year. Our choice of schools was limited by distance. However, at the time a new school called Singa Kindergarten had opened in the area.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Hari needs to build self confident

Hari needs to build self confident JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi says he is ready for the India Open badminton championship in New Delhi next week despite lacking self-confidence.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Contract guarantees rights of mining contractors

Contract guarantees rights of mining contractors JAKARTA (JP): Mining investors and the Indonesian government must agree on a contract of work (COW) before exploration work can start, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana says.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Freedom of smoking

Freedom of smoking I would like to comment on Dr. Harun's letter (Feb. 5, 1997) and his ravaging attack against soking.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/No rest for RI capital market

No rest for RI capital marketBy Sahala Sianipar JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian capital market performed well in 1996 due partly to the continued flow of overseas capital, greater participation of domestic investors and strong earnings posted by banks, consumers and manufacturing industries.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Strict rules imposed on imported fishing boats

Strict rules imposed on imported fishing boats JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah reiterated yesterday that the government's decision allowing companies to import fishing vessels was based on the credibility of a company and its ability to meet government requirements.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Rights committee to probe rape

Rights committee to probe rape DILI: The National Commission on Human Rights plans to investigate allegations that military personnel raped a young woman in November last year, a local activist said here yesterday.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/DSTP offering shares to public without listing

DSTP offering shares to public without listing JAKARTA (JP): PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh (DSTP), a company set up by the government last February to finance a US$2 billion passenger jet project, called N-2130, is now offering shares to the public, but not listing on the capital market.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Will Pakistan make a break from its past?

Will Pakistan make a break from its past?By Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): Apathy was the only voice left to Pakistan's voters in Monday's general election.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/CPO imports will continue: Beddu

CPO imports will continue: Beddu JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) has pledged to continue importing crude palm oil (CPO) to stabilize domestic cooking oil prices.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaFriday Maghrib 6:19 p.m.Saturday Imsak 4:27 a.m. Subuh 4:37 a.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Healthy bickering

Healthy bickering The public bickering between American and Saudi officials over the investigation into the deaths of 19 American airmen could be healthy. American officials usually tiptoe around matters involving the royal family, in deference to the style it has chosen for its survival.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Analyst sees young officers reshaping ABRI's role

Analyst sees young officers reshaping ABRI's role YOGYAKARTA (JP): The most appropriate role for the Armed Forces (ABRI) in Indonesia's future sociopolitical arena is one which elicits people's respect for it, a military analyst says.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/The contest for Busang's gold

The contest for Busang's gold The battle for control of the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan isn't over. The intensity of the contest is natural.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Activists demand better transport

Activists demand better transport JAKARTA (JP): Discriminatory practices in the public transport sector must give way to safe, reliable services during holiday seasons, activists said yesterday.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Telkom expects higher revenues

Telkom expects higher revenues JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications firm PT Telkom estimated that its total revenue would exceed Rp 3.69 trillion (US$1.55 billion) in 1996.The state-owned domestic telecommunication provider's revenue reached Rp 3.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/JSX composite index reaches new high

JSX composite index reaches new high JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued to gain ground yesterday as prices rose for second-line and several blue chip stocks.The JSX Composite Index, the local market's benchmark index, gained 7.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/State wants trial of NII members

State wants trial of NII members JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutor Azwar Safirin urged the South Jakarta District Court Wednesday to try three members of an obscure organization called the Indonesian Islamic State (NII).

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/'Timor cars shipped to RI all brand-new'

'Timor cars shipped to RI all brand-new' JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia confirmed yesterday that all Timor sedans shipped from the Kia Motors plant in South Korea to Indonesia were brand-new.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/SEAG to spend Rp 6b on ceremonies

SEAG to spend Rp 6b on ceremonies JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee plans to spend Rp 6 billion (US$2.5 million) on the opening, torch lighting and closing ceremonies of the SEA Games here in October.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz : Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:30 Talk Show: Harmoni Kehidupan ...

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Police confirm escape of alleged heroin smuggler

Police confirm escape of alleged heroin smuggler JAKARTA (JP): National Police confirmed yesterday the escape of an alleged heroin smuggler, Limbane Cosmo, from one of its detention centers, while the Directorate General of Immigration alerted its offices to prevent the fugitive from leaving ...

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening PostProduced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "The Legacy of Bretton Woods" documents an event of great importance for the modern world, in the inimitable style of BBC Topical Tapes.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Customs promises a faster flow of imports

Customs promises a faster flow of imports JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has again assured worried businesspeople that imports will be cleared faster when it regains its inspection authority starting April 1.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Betawis want city to buy Condet area

Betawis want city to buy Condet area JAKARTA (JP): An office in charge of preserving the native Jakartan Betawi culture, urged the administration to buy land in Condet, East Jakarta to ensure the remains of the culture there remained intact.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/ASEAN business summit

ASEAN business summit JAKARTA (JP): One-hundred business leaders from the United States have confirmed they will attend the first ASEAN business summit to be held here on March 12 and March 13.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Turtle breeding draws experts

Turtle breeding draws experts PRAMUKA ISLAND: Four international experts visited a turtle breeding center on Pramuka in the Thousand Islands Marine National Park in Jakarta Bay Wednesday.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Surprise! You're Wahyu's father

Surprise! You're Wahyu's fatherBy Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): Some "revelations" travel slower than others in this information age. Akhmad Riyadi only learned he was the proud father of Indonesia's 200-millionth citizen yesterday, nearly 24 hours after the honor was announced nationwide.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Zarina lawyers ask court to dismiss ecstasy case

Zarina lawyers ask court to dismiss ecstasy case JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers for Zarina, a budding TV actress charged with producing, possessing and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, urged the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to dismiss the case because the state prosecutors' indictment ...

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Walhi proposes tax on industrial polluters

Walhi proposes tax on industrial polluters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has proposed that Indonesia introduce a law forcing polluters to pay an environmental tax.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 6, 1997: ---------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- ...

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Megawati defies police summons over gathering

Megawati defies police summons over gathering JAKARTA (JP): Ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarnoputri defied a police summons yesterday to answer charges of hosting an illegal political gathering on Jan. 10.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Buses, taxis adequate for city during holiday

Buses, taxis adequate for city during holiday JAKARTA (JP): A city official said yesterday there will be enough public buses for Jakarta residents, despite the many buses being used for Idul Fitri intercity transportation.The head of City Land Transportation Agency, J.P.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Correction

CorrectionCorrection: The U.S. dollar conversion of Indosat's net profit published in yesterday's article Indosat's earnings rose to $22 million in 1996 should have read US$220 million. We apologize for the error.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Suwandi, Andrian expected to win their opening matches

Suwandi, Andrian expected to win their opening matches JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects to win its two matches today on the first day of its Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I round against the Philippines at the Indoor Courts Philippine Columbian Association in Manila.Suwandi was drawn at 10:00 a.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: - Boombastic Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. - Rhythim Nine Band, Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/'Govt explanation on mining should satisfy investors'

'Govt explanation on mining should satisfy investors' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that the government's clarification of its mining policy should help bring in investors.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/Alatas criticizes U.S. team's visit to RI over Riady

Alatas criticizes U.S. team's visit to RI over Riady JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas has brushed off reports that a team from the U.S.

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Fri, 07 Feb 1997

JP/A damper on a feast

A damper on a feast The recent ruling announced by Waluyo, the deputy secretary general of the General Elections Institute, that all campaign television speeches broadcast in the run-up to the upcoming general elections must be screened by the government before they go on air, sounds familiar.

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