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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/SI expects to lift earnings

SI expects to lift earnings JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia (SI) expects to lift its earning from it appraisal business this year by 600 percent, from Rp 10 billion (US$4.26 million) to Rp 60 billion.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Yayuk determined to hit world top 20 after Wimbledon

Yayuk determined to hit world top 20 after Wimbledon JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki said yesterday she would keep playing international tennis, despite saying two years ago she would retire."After I announced my retirement, I wondered why I was playing better and my world ranking was getting higher.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/US$17.39 loan set aside for people's forest projects

US$17.39 loan set aside for people's forest projects JAKARTA (JP): The government has set aside Rp 40 billion (US$17.39 million) this fiscal year to finance the development of peoples' forests and Rp 15 billion to promote silk cultivation, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Lawyers want client exonerated

Lawyers want client exonerated JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyers for a lawyer on trial for defaming a minister said yesterday the court had no legal authority to try their client.In a ten-page objection to the prosecutor's indictment, Luhut Pangaribuan, Paulus R.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Klub Rasuna: A natural choice for healthy living

Klub Rasuna: A natural choice for healthy living Nestled in the heart of Jakarta's central business district, Klub Rasuna is a tranquil escape from the stress of daily life.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Wynne wins at Blenheim tennis

Wynne wins at Blenheim tennis JAKARTA (JP): Wynne Prakusya of Indonesia beat Tanja Lang of Germany 6-1, 6-2 yesterday at the Ansett Women's International Tennis Event in Blenheim, New Zealand.Wynne is to meet Marisue Jacutin of the Philippines today.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/AIDS medication for women

AIDS medication for women JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Doctors Concerned about AIDS announced yesterday the availability of a medication to prevent the spread of the syndrome to babies during pregnancy, delivery and nursing.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/The fate of workers

The fate of workers The government-sponsored bill on manpower has not even been debated by the House of Representatives, but some labor activists are already hot under the collar, calling the proposed legislation too restrictive for workers.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Six men burgle house in Bekasi

Six men burgle house in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Six men broke into a house at Jati Bening, Bekasi, some 20 kilometers east of here yesterday, stabbed the owner and made off with 60 grams of gold.The house owner, Rachmat, 30, told police he woke as the burglars broke down his back door at 4:00 a.m.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Deal with Police mutually beneficial says developer

Deal with Police mutually beneficial says developer JAKARTA (JP): The developer of the planned new City Police headquarters said the barter agreement between the company and the police would be mutually beneficial given tight control by the government.Moniek S.W.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Six steal Rp 25m in goods from couple

Six steal Rp 25m in goods from couple JAKARTA (JP): Six burglars threatened a South Jakarta couple at knifepoint yesterday, tied them up and stole goods worth Rp 25 million (US$10,416).South Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Amien Rais, a victim of outspokenness and politicking

Amien Rais, a victim of outspokenness and politickingBy Arief Budiman SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): All of a sudden, Dr. Amien Rais, the chairperson of Muhammadiyah, had to give away his prestigious position as the Head of the Council of Experts of the Association of Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI).

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Crucial issues in RI's polls

Crucial issues in RI's polls Why would Gen. Faisal Tandjung, chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI), take the unusual step of pledging the military's support to Golkar? It has by tradition been neutral in politics: soldiers do not vote in national elections and ABRI gets a fixed representation of 75 ...

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Subway will start in June

Subway will start in June JAKARTA (JP): Construction of the long-awaited subway will start on June 1 with or without a presidential decree, the chairman of the project's consortium has promised.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Mines Ministry denies authority

Mines Ministry denies authority JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Mines and Energy denied it was responsible for issuing permits for sand quarrying in North Jakarta.The ministry's public relations office announced Friday that the ministry issued permits for off-shore sand quarrying in general.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Importers warn about WTO ruling violations

Importers warn about WTO ruling violations JAKARTA (JP): Importer countries may impose discriminatory tariffs and tariffs exceeding the World Trade Organization's (WTO) bound rates if there is evidence imported products are sold at dumped prices, an official said yesterday.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Jakarta Fair committee to rent bus routes

Jakarta Fair committee to rent bus routes JAKARTA (JP): The committee organizing the 30th Jakarta Fair in June vowed to overcome the annual transport problems by renting buses on existing routes and paying incentives to drivers.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Catholics welcome their bishop's election message

Catholics welcome their bishop's election message JAKARTA (JP): The Bishops Council of Indonesia's recent statement encouraging Indonesian Catholics to go to the polls on May 29 and exercise their political right has received a warm welcome from devotees.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Kennedy a rabblerouser: Marzuki

Kennedy a rabblerouser: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian human rights activist has branded United States Congressman Patrick Kennedy a rabble-rouser for his reported plan to introduce a bill to cut off U.S. aid to Indonesia.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Cathay improves services

Cathay improves services JAKARTA (JP): Passengers flying Cathay Pacific between Indonesia and Hong Kong will enjoy their own television set in all first, business and economy class seats starting next month.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Ministry testifies in magazine case

Ministry testifies in magazine case JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Information witness testified in court yesterday that the editorial board of an unlicensed magazine was responsible for its publication.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Officer punches female reporter

Officer punches female reporter YOGYAKARTA: A female reporter of the Jakarta-based D&R magazine was punched on the side of the neck by a member of Bantul regent Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo's police squad yesterday.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 5, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Dharmala Insurance ...

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Bahana Artha helps set up 20 venture capitals

Bahana Artha helps set up 20 venture capitals JAKARTA (JP): State-owned venture capital firm PT Bahana Artha Ventura has set up 20 smaller venture capital firms in most major provinces in cooperation with local businesspeople since 1994.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel, Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Pianist), 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, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Cologne textile fair 1997

Cologne textile fair 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The organizing committee of the International Fair Clothing Machinery 1997 has invited Indonesian machinery and textile producers to participate in the fair being held from June 3 to June 7 in Cologne, Germany.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Inflation rate 1.05% in February

Inflation rate 1.05% in February JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$6.94 billion last year and a 1.05 percent inflation rate for February, Minister of Information Harmoko said yesterday.Harmoko said after the monthly limited cabinet meeting on economic affairs that the 1.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Cloning issue is overblown, expert says

Cloning issue is overblown, expert saysBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): The current frenzy over genetic scientists' claims that they will soon be able to produce humans from cloned embryos is mere hype, according to a professor of molecular biology at the University of Indonesia.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Two wanted fugitives shot in North Jakarta

Two wanted fugitives shot in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two robbers were arrested Tuesday after being wounded by police bullets in two separate chases, the City Police spokesman said yesterday.Maj.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/No politics, please, rector

No politics, please, rector BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung State University Rector Alhusniduki Hamim's legislative candidacy for the Golkar has met strong opposition.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Telephone out of order

Telephone out of order My telephone number is 8814656. I live in Housing Complex III in Bekasi, West Java. Since Feb. 6, 1997, my telephone has not been functioning and we can neither call out or receive calls.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Microsoft launches 'Office 97'

Microsoft launches 'Office 97' JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Indonesia launched Office 97 yesterday. Office 97 is a software generation after Office 95 introduced two years ago.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Pension funds urged to invest in mutual funds

Pension funds urged to invest in mutual funds JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance has issued a new ruling encouraging pension funds to invest in mutual funds to help build a strong domestic base for local stock markets.Finance ministerial decree No. 93/KMK.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Bintang to be queried over Idul Fitri cards

Bintang to be queried over Idul Fitri cards JAKARTA (JP): Rebel politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas is to be questioned over his Idul Fitri cards in which he advised the recipients to boycott the election and reject President Soeharto's reelection.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Clobber threat should not be taken seriously

Clobber threat should not be taken seriously President Soeharto's recent statement to "clobber" anyone attempting to unseat him unconstitutionally has received widespread comments. Scholar Yusril Ihza Mahendra shares his view with The Jakarta Post.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Ancol Travelodge, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Jungles Restaurant; Pasar Malam, Keroncong and Kecapi Suling, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Dixie Band, Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Trio Band, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - No.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support

Greater Jakarta unification idea gets poll support JAKARTA (JP): Subjects of a recent poll support merging Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi into one administration for security reasons.Conducted last year by data consultants Jarisa and the daily Media Indonesia, the poll showed 58.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Pyramid scheme robs Albanians

Pyramid scheme robs AlbaniansBy Santo Koesoebjono TIRANA, Albania (JP): The collapse of an "investment" pyramid scheme in the capital city Tirana in January was the first domino to fall. It prompted riots and protests against President Sali Berisha's regime and his ruling Democratic Party.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Lack of treatment at Medistra

Lack of treatment at Medistra My four-year-old son suffers from asthma. He was taken to Medistra at about 7:45 a.m. on Feb. 27, under the advice of our regular pediatrician, having been taken seriously ill in the early morning hours. We hoped Dr. Bathuna or Dr.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi

Sentul circuit impresses 250cc champion Beaggi JAKARTA (JP): Three-time 250cc motorcycle world champion Max Biaggi said yesterday he was impressed by the Sentul circuit near Bogor."The track at the Sentul circuit is good for both motorcycle and car races.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Manado to host W. Cup qualifier

Manado to host W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Football Federation has chosen the North Sulawesi capital of Manado to host an Asian zone World Cup qualifier between Indonesia and Yemen on April 13.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad

Bank liquidation not easy, says Soedradjad JAKARTA (JP): Liquidating ailing banks is not easy because it involves many parties, Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono said yesterday.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Few Indonesians study in NZ

Few Indonesians study in NZ MEDAN, North Sumatra: Only 1,500 Indonesians are currently studying in New Zealand universities, Antara quoted New Zealand Ambassador Tim Groser as saying.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Art Events

Art EventsPhotographies: Photographs by David Massabuau at CCF, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta, Ph. 3908580, 3908585March 6 until March 26An exhibition of photographs by David Massabuau is being held at the French Cultural Center's exhibition gallery.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence day

Nostalgia felt as Indians mark independence dayBy L. Sailaja Kumar JAKARTA (JP): Mother and motherland are probably the only two identities holding the highest prestige in the heart and soul of every individual.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit

Sorong regent faces Rp 225 billion lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Tribal people in Inanwatan and Aitinyo subdistricts, Irian Jaya, have sought compensation of Rp 225 billion (US95 million) from Sorong regent Jhon Piet Wanane following the destruction of three million sago trees.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid

170 W. Kalimantan riot suspects seek legal aid JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and seventy suspects detained for their alleged role in the recent West Kalimantan ethnic riots sought legal aid yesterday from the local chapter of the Indonesian Bar Association (Ikadin), a lawyer said.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Food reserves to be developed

Food reserves to be developed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government is to cultivate one million hectares across the country for food reserves, State Minister for Food Ibrahim Hasan has said."The food reserve program will start this year with the cultivation of 100 hectares.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru

Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers failed yesterday to find six mountain climbers reported missing on Mount Semeru in East Java.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Selling of blue chips pulls index down

Selling of blue chips pulls index down JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued losing ground yesterday due to the large sales of blue chip stocks.Brokers and analysts said trading activity was dull as investors feared the U.S.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Mia Audina seeded No.1 for next week's All England

Mia Audina seeded No.1 for next week's All England JAKARTA (JP): World No. 1 and Olympic silver medalist Mia Audina of Indonesia has topped the International Badminton Federation's seedings for the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham next week.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/British mission due here

British mission due here JAKARTA (JP): The British Airport Services and Equipment Association, including 10 British aerospace enterprises, will visit Indonesia from March 10 to March 14.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Darya-Varia posts $9.97m in profit

Darya-Varia posts $9.97m in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pharmaceutical maker PT Darya- Varia Laboratoria reported a 49.1 percent increase in net profit to Rp 23.73 billion (US$9.97 million) for 1996, from Rp 15.86 billion in 1995.Net sales rose 49 percent to Rp 203.

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Thu, 06 Mar 1997

JP/Trouble in Albania

Trouble in Albania Barely seven years after it shed a fanatical communist regime, Albania veers between anarchy and a brutal new dictatorship. Either would be disastrous for Europe's poorest nation and the volatile Balkan region surrounding it.

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