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57 articles.
Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Vendors benefit from non-bank loans

Vendors benefit from non-bank loansBy Joko Sarwono The government has created a number of credit schemes for small business owners.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/New farming system get mixed results

New farming system get mixed results JAKARTA (JP): Local agricultural research agencies have found they got mixed productivity results when using the conservation tillage technology system on rice farms in four provinces.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Bintang promises to fight on from behind bars

Bintang promises to fight on from behind bars JAKARTA (JP): Rebel politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas vowed yesterday that he would continue to lead the struggle of his Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) if he goes to jail.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Soeharto for kids helping parents

Soeharto for kids helping parents JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that Indonesian children working to help their parents were not the same as what Western countries regarded as child labor.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Ostrich-farming venture growing

Ostrich-farming venture growingBy Yacob Herin KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): If anyone jumped for joy on hearing the recent news about the "mad cow" scare in Britain, it would have been PT Royal Timor Ostrindo executives.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Meeting between governor and parties halted

Meeting between governor and parties halted JAKARTA (JP): A meeting between the governor and the chairmen of the city chapters of two political parties and Golkar was canceled due to the absence of the United Development Party (PPP) chairman, Rusjdi Hamka.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/'Armed Forces should not stick to the past'

'Armed Forces should not stick to the past' Recent reports on the socio-political roles of the Armed Forces by the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) have drawn a wide response.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Has Amien Rais overstepped government bounds?

Has Amien Rais overstepped government bounds? The resignation of Amien Rais from the chairmanship of the Council of Experts of the influential Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), has caused an uproar partly due to the controversy leading to his resignation.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Unholy tactics in the holy city

Unholy tactics in the holy city Next year in Jerusalem! The ancient Jewish toast that has rung down the centuries was redeemed when independent Israel established its capital in the holy city.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Pollution haunts villagers' livelihood

Pollution haunts villagers' livelihood JAKARTA (JP): Farmers and fishermen of a village in Pekalongan, Central Java, reported yesterday that toxic industrial waste from factories has threatened their livelihood.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/No manpower problem in developing Busang

No manpower problem in developing Busang BANDUNG (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia says it will face no problem recruiting workers to develop the Busang gold mine in East Kalimantan and to expand its gold mine in Irian Jaya.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/A subway for Jakarta

A subway for Jakarta Although many details still have to be worked out, Jakarta's dream of finally getting a mass rapid transportation system to relieve it of its perennial traffic woes appears to have come a good step closer to becoming reality.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: Animated Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 4:30 Science Film: Here Green Home 4:55 Filler and Trailler 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travel: My Country ...
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Pepsi, Garuda sign deal

Pepsi, Garuda sign deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Pepsi Cola Indobeverages, the Indonesian subsidiary of Pepsi Cola International, signed here an accord with the national air carrier Garuda Indonesia yesterday in a move to grab a bigger share of Indonesia's growing beverage market.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/110 golfers to play at Bukit Darmo

110 golfers to play at Bukit Darmo JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and ten professional and amateur golfers will compete in the Bukit Darmo Golf Open in Surabaya, East Java, from March 19 to March 22.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Consumer protection needed

Consumer protection needed JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's livestock policy will shift from animal breeding to consumer protection because of the city's dependence on supply from outside areas, an official of the Ministry of Agriculture said.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Apkindo to increase panel wood production

Apkindo to increase panel wood production JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers, Apkindo, said yesterday domestic wood panel production would this year reach 10.5 million cubic meters.Executive Chairman A.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/ITB, Freeport cooperate

ITB, Freeport cooperate BANDUNG: The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Freeport Indonesia have agreed to cooperate seeking ways to solve industrial problems concerning the giant mining company's operation in Irian Jaya.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Four rob Central Jakarta family of Rp 104 million

Four rob Central Jakarta family of Rp 104 million JAKARTA (JP): Police are hunting four burglars who tied up a Central Jakarta couple and their three servants before stealing cash and jewelry worth Rp 104 million (US$43,333).Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Importers call for new customs arbitration body

Importers call for new customs arbitration body JAKARTA (JP): The business community has said the government should set up a customs arbitration body to anticipate the new Law on Customs and Excise which will come into effect April.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Desperate legislators seek human rights body's help

Desperate legislators seek human rights body's help JAKARTA (JP): Learning that their recent complaints over the heavy load of so many government-sponsored bills to be processed have been ignored, legislators of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction asked yesterday for a helping hand from ...
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Corruption and democracy

Corruption and democracy More and more people agree that, within any nation, nothing provokes the people's anger at their leaders more than corruption. That is to say, leaders can have many shortcomings, but the one that is most apt to provoke the people's anger is corruption by their leaders.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Better protection for women workers sought

Better protection for women workers sought JAKARTA (JP): Ten activists from a women's group held a peaceful demonstration outside the office of State Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi, demanding better work conditions for Indonesian women working overseas.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Regional autonomy for liquor distribution

Regional autonomy for liquor distribution JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M. issued yesterday a decree which strives to give provincial and regional administrations greater autonomy on the control of liquor sales and distribution.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Bakrie to sell Arutmin stake within two months

Bakrie to sell Arutmin stake within two months JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie and Brothers Group said Thursday it was optimistic the sale of its 20 percent stake in East Kalimantan coal mining firm PT Arutmin Indonesia could be signed within the next two months.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Joop sworn in new staff

Joop sworn in new staff JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications, Joop Ave, swore in 11 new officials at his office yesterday including Tjetjep Suparman who replaced Sugardjito as ministry spokesman.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Bowling association undecided on venue for SEA Games

Bowling association undecided on venue for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): With two bowling centers under construction and another being renovated, the Indonesian Bowling Association is yet to decide which to use for October's 19th SEA Games.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Suwito confident of WBF defense

Suwito confident of WBF defense JAKARTA (JP): World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight title holder Suwito Lagola of Indonesia is confident of retaining his title in a fight against Frank Pena of the United States here on April 17.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/DPR and nuclear power law

DPR and nuclear power law The House of Representatives (DPR) has ratified the nuclear power bill into law despite the presence of less than 75 House members. We all know that of the 500 House members at least 251 should attend a session in order to meet the quorum.
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Sat, 08 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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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Trailing ABRI's future political role

Trailing ABRI's future political roleBy C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): The National Institute of Sciences recently produced a report saying "ABRI needs to reduce its political role". The details of this report were published in The Jakarta Post (Feb. 25).
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Celebrating India's independence day

Celebrating India's independence day I am writing in reference to the article (March 6) on India's Independence day celebrations on Feb. 22, 1997 at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/New DPR building to be used

New DPR building to be used JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives H. Wahono will officiate at the opening of the new House of Representatives' (DPR) building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, on Tuesday.A leather shadow puppet (wayang kulit) show performed by puppeteer Manteb W.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Teachers and students end strike

Teachers and students end strike JAKARTA (JP): The striking teachers of the Ksatrya school in Central Jakarta ceased the boycott they began Feb. 28 and started giving lessons yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Eight more people test HIV positive

Eight more people test HIV positive JAKARTA (JP): A Ministry of Health official said yesterday the number of HIV/AIDS carriers had increased by eight persons, bringing the total from 509 early February to 517 early this month.Director General of Communicable Diseases Hadi M.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Gary Daverne, NCO preparing classical night of Dvorak

Gary Daverne, NCO preparing classical night of Dvorak JAKARTA (JP): Classical music lovers can once again watch the Nusantara Chamber Orchestra (NCO) in action at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Tuesday (March 11) at 8 p.m.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Clobber again

Clobber again It is very interesting to notice that a very common word like "clobber" has become so popular in such a short time. It is like the story of the sleeping beauty, who suddenly wakes up and meets prince charming.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Venture capital body

Venture capital body JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Finance, Mar'ie Muhammad, said yesterday the government would help establish a venture capital monitoring body to oversee the operation of Indonesia's 20 venture capital firms.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Children's painting exhibition reveals lack of creativity

Children's painting exhibition reveals lack of creativityBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Behind the bright colors and happy, smiling faces it is that clear Indonesian children lack the creativity and boldness to try something different ... at least compared to their Japanese counterparts.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Yellow wallets upset citizens

Yellow wallets upset citizens SEMARANG (JP): The political war of colors in Central Java has reached into citizens' pockets. Wallets are the latest object to fall victim to colors.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Tribal clashes leave three dead

Tribal clashes leave three dead JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Three people have been killed and five others injured in tribal clashes which started Thursday in Kwamki Lama village, north of mining town Timika, Antara reported yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Consortium negotiating for troubled Bank Pacific

Consortium negotiating for troubled Bank Pacific JAKARTA (JP): A consortium comprising the Bakrie, ALatieF and Pentasena groups is negotiating with the shareholders of troubled Bank Pacific on the terms for a takeover.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Serious drives fail to curb dengue cases

Serious drives fail to curb dengue cases JAKARTA (JP): Despite serious efforts and drives to curb dengue fever, 7,081 dengue cases were recorded in the city last year, an official said.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Touch rugby meet here

Touch rugby meet here JAKARTA (JP): Touch rugby in Indonesia marks another chapter in its short but exciting history today with the staging of the 1997 Jakarta Touch Rugby Club (JTRC) Invitational Tournament.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/PT Indosat cancels plan to sell shares

PT Indosat cancels plan to sell shares JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international telecommunications firm PT Indosat has canceled its plan to sell some of its shares in digital cellular operator PT Telkomsel, sources said yesterday.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/An expert questions special military tribunal

An expert questions special military tribunal JAKARTA (JP): A constitutional-law expert questioned yesterday the inclusion of a special military tribunal in a military tribunal bill now being deliberated in the House of Representatives.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Wynne reaches Blenheim semis

Wynne reaches Blenheim semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Wynne Prakusya will challenge first- seeded Li Chen of China in today's semifinals after beating Marisue Jacutin 6-2, 6-1 yesterday in the third round of the Ansett Women's International Tennis Event in Blenheim, New Zealand.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/WB's funds to end CFC use

WB's funds to end CFC use JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has granted Indonesia funds worth US$1.56 million to abolish the use of chlorofluorcarbon (CFC) which causes the depletion of the ozone layer, chairman of Indonesian Foam Manufacturers Association (AFI), Antonio M Go, said.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Corruption eruption shakes every region of the globe

Corruption eruption shakes every region of the globeBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): It is mind-boggling that President Bill Clinton, commander-in-chief of the world's one remaining superpower, might dare to risk his country's self-interest in financial and political prudence.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Foreign tourists have no insurance

Foreign tourists have no insurance DENPASAR, Bali: An average of 60 foreign tourists die in Bali each year, with nearly 90 percent of them not covered by insurance, Antara reported Wednesday.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 7, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 ...
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Arief Budiman, a too-honest scholar

Arief Budiman, a too-honest scholarBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): "Maybe I am too honest," Arief Budiman, a scholar known for his critical commentaries on social and political issues, said recently after learning his plan to go to Australia might be delayed by up to six months.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Foreigners invited to see polls

Foreigners invited to see polls JAKARTA (JP): The government is breaking new ground in the May general election by allowing foreigners to observe the polls.Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie S.M.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Venture capital firms help small entrepreneurs

Venture capital firms help small entrepreneursBy Prapti Widinugraheni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dirman is a salak (snake fruit) farmer who owns a well-established a salak farm on several hectares in Sleman, Yogyakarta.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Govt to protect local palm oil firms

Govt to protect local palm oil firms JAKARTA (JP): The State Minister for Investment, Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo, has said the government might totally close oil palm plantations to foreign investors.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/WB considering waiving debt-prepayment premium

WB considering waiving debt-prepayment premium JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank is considering waiving the premium for Indonesia's repayment of its debts to the bank ahead of schedule.
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Sat, 08 Mar 1997

JP/Korpri: Government body or state apparatus?

Korpri: Government body or state apparatus?By Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): The debate on the role of the Indonesian bureaucracy was enlivened at a seminar at the department of political and area studies of the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) on Feb. 26.
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