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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia

Libraries widely misperceived in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Libraries are still widely misperceived institutions in Indonesia, even among school teachers, a leading librarian said yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10

Clearer vision is a must for ASEAN-10By A.K.P. Mochtan JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged to accept Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar in toto as new members.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Signs of political immaturity

Signs of political immaturity The campaigns of the 1997 general election have grown increasingly violent.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/A Korean experience in a Little Korea

A Korean experience in a Little Korea JAKARTA (JP): The Korea Tower restaurant -- a Little Korea on the 30th floor of the BBD building on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Central Jakarta -- holds the same set of lofty promises as all top-floor restaurants in highrise buildings. Breathtaking views.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Time has come to take Turkey into European fold

Time has come to take Turkey into European foldBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): Once again in Europe the discussion about admitting new members is coming to the boil and, once again Turkey, promised membership of the Union over 30 years ago, is not on the list.In fact it is even worse than that.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Mulia's profit down

Mulia's profit down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramics producer PT Mulia Industrindo posted a Rp 16 billion (US$6.66 million) net profit in the first quarter of 1997, down 36 percent from Rp 24.8 billion in the corresponding period last year.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Solid waste used for reclamation

Solid waste used for reclamation JAKARTA (JP): The head of the City Sanitation Office, Subasir, welcomed yesterday a suggestion from the North Jakarta Reclamation Board to use solid waste in its Jakarta Bay project.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/More investors sought for TIM renovation

More investors sought for TIM renovation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is seeking the help of private companies to accelerate the renovation of the Central Jakarta's Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) art center.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity

SEA Games stickers: Poor creativity I think most Indonesians understand the importance of funds for maintaining and increasing achievement in sports. We don't need to argue about it. However, we'll get mad if sports' funds are collected by "force".

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 ...

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Aetna Life is major player

Aetna Life is major player Any discussion of major players in the insurance business worldwide is sure to include mention of Aetna.Aetna's reputation for experienced, superior service has become synonymous with insurance in the U.S. and, today, in international markets.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/On SEA Games stickers

On SEA Games stickers I am writing in response to a letter from Zumrotin, a member of the executive board of the Indonesian Consumers Organization, dated April 28, 1997 concerning the sale of SEA Games stickers. I would like to clarify as follows:1.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Matahari's profits up 89%

Matahari's profits up 89% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima reported a net profit of Rp 41.3 billion (US$17 million) during the first semester of this year, an 89 percent increase over the same period of last year.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 21, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, East and Ismail Hasan Metareum, Aisyah Amini, West Nusa Tenggara, Hamzah Haz, Ali Hardi ...

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Military suspects PRD role in unrest

Military suspects PRD role in unrest JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) suspects the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) of orchestrating some of the election campaign violence.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Capital increase no problem for insurance firms

Capital increase no problem for insurance firms JAKARTA (JP): An increase in paid-up capital in the insurance industry will not pose problems for local insurance firms, an insurance executive said yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities

BPS to launch mortgage-backed securities JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera (BPS) plans to launch Indonesia's first ever mortgage-backed securities of about US$100 million through the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Unggul plans acquisition

Unggul plans acquisition JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed chemical firm PT Unggul Indah Corp said yesterday it planned to buy Singapore-based Salim Oleochemicals Pty Ltd for US$20 million.The company said it planned to ask shareholders' for their approval at a meeting on June 25.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Experts differ on sentence on pedophile

Experts differ on sentence on pedophile JAKARTA (JP): Experts said yesterday they basically agreed on the death sentence, but differed on the verdict handed down yesterday to Siswanto, alias Robot Gedek. He was found guilty of the sexual abuse and premeditated murders of 12 boys.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins

PPP chief Ismail promises political reforms if party wins JAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) promised political reforms yesterday if it won the May 29 general election.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/BI changes rules on bank ratings

BI changes rules on bank ratings JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has modified bank rating rules to improve the soundness of the country's 139 commercial banks.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Eric Cantona changes face of English soccer

Eric Cantona changes face of English soccerBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): The soccer world was rocked over the weekend by news that Eric Cantona had decided to retire.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading

New apartment topped off in Kelapa Gading JAKARTA (JP): A new apartment building featuring small size apartments targeted at middle income residents will be ready for occupancy in December in Kelapa Gading Permai, North Jakarta, the developer said yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Cigarette vendor killed in Monas

Cigarette vendor killed in Monas JAKARTA (JP): A cigarette vendor was found dead with a stab wound to the stomach at National Monument Park, Central Jakarta early yesterday morning.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. M.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Students protest local poll violence

Students protest local poll violence YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Gadjah Mada University students staged a protest yesterday against violent election campaigning in this Javanese sultanate.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern

Bakrie to buy Bumi Modern JAKARTA (JP): Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), a subsidiary of Bakrie and Brothers Group, plans to buy 25 percent of property developer PT Bumi Modern for Rp 27.84 billion (US$11.60 million) from its major shareholder, PT Asuransi Jiwa Bersama.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers

Canada's Bre-X to settle problems with workers JAKARTA (JP): Canada's Bre-X Minerals Ltd has assured the Indonesian government that it will honor its obligations to its 549 dismissed workers, including 15 expatriates, by the end of the month, Antara reported yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Licenses needed to run satellite service telephone

Licenses needed to run satellite service telephone JAKARTA (JP): The government will require any private firms linked with overseas satellite-based telephone operators to cooperate with the state-owned telecommunications firms if they want to offer the services in Indonesia.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/More new trains for commuters

More new trains for commuters JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Greater Jakarta will have seven new sets of electric trains, an official from state-owned railway company Perumka said yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Albacos buys Aceh coffee

Albacos buys Aceh coffee JAKARTA (JP): Albacos Coffee California of the U.S. is to buy 1,000 tons of arabica coffee beans per month from Central Aceh, a local official said.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Soeharto warns of threat to national unity

Soeharto warns of threat to national unity JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto warned yesterday of any disruptive conflicts which could tear down national unity.

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Wed, 21 May 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: Lemon Tea Band/Time Motion Band, Tuesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., R and Co Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Golkar to continue campaigning in capital

Golkar to continue campaigning in capital JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's Jakarta chapter will proceed with localized indoor rallies today, despite yesterday's clashes in many parts of the capital.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Air France service

Air France service Complaints about Indonesian airlines are common, particularly from foreigners residing in Indonesia. But for a change, I'd like to present a story from the other side of the globe.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Police admit firing rubber bullets

Police admit firing rubber bullets JAKARTA (JP): Police in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura admitted yesterday to firing rubber bullets into a crowd which refused to disperse during an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) rally Monday, injuring four.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/No paper

No paperIn observance of Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Friday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/PPP threatens to mobilize genies

PPP threatens to mobilize genies PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Convinced that victory is nigh, United Development Party (PPP) activists threatened yesterday to summon genies to guard polling booths if poll rigging became apparent on May 29.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Children's Program: Anak-Anak Indonesia 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 TV Series: Topacio 5:55 Music 6:00 ...

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/A lesson from Abilio

A lesson from Abilio DILI: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares threatened to dismiss a staff member from the Ministry of Industry and Trade office for his insincerity in participating in a ceremony to commemorate National Awakening Day yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Numerous fire victims see doctors for stress

Numerous fire victims see doctors for stress JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of residents in the Tanah Abang district, Central Jakarta, whose houses were ravaged by a fire Monday flocked to doctors yesterday for stress.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Humpuss internal acquisition

Humpuss internal acquisition JAKARTA (JP): A tanker company, PT Humpuss Sea Transport, plans to buy a majority stake in its sister company PT Humpuss Terminal Peti Kemas, which operates a container terminal at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, an executive said.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Campus life goes on as usual despite election campaigning

Campus life goes on as usual despite election campaigningBy Renata Arianingtyas and Ronas Tubagus Marnas DEPOK, West Java (JP): Campus life is not significantly affected by the campaign, according to two political scientists at the University of Indonesia.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Sweden's Lindskog takes early lead in Bali Open

Sweden's Lindskog takes early lead in Bali OpenBy Robert Soelistyo NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Nigerian-born Swede Stephen Atako Lindskog and Jakarta's Ilyasaak shared the early lead in the Bali Open Golf Championship by two strokes after each carded 3-under- par 69s at the Bali Golf and Country Club ...

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Jakarta rocked by more riots

Jakarta rocked by more riots JAKARTA (JP): More violence erupted in Jakarta yesterday when United Development Party (PPP) supporters staged street convoys despite the party's leaders' overnight decision to halt campaigning.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Skill, luck and win

Skill, luck and winBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): Fred Stewart and Steve Weinstein combined luck and skill to win the NABBC Open Pairs II: Spring National, April 1995, Phoenix.Here's the skill. Board No.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Golkar cannot make people vote: Habibie

Golkar cannot make people vote: Habibie UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Golkar cannot stop people abstaining from voting although it strongly disapproves of it, Golkar functionary B.J. Habibie said here yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/PDI admirer climbs pylon

PDI admirer climbs pylon SEMARANG: Frustrated by Golkar's domination, a man has risked his life by climbing to the top of a 25-meter, high-voltage electricity pylon to fly an Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) flag.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Horison Hotel, Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 121, Maskumambang 8 Buah Batu: - Spec's Music Lounge and Karaoke, at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., P&P Band and Flower Power Band, Wednesday, Saturday; Organist and Singer, daily.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Mobile phone users object to SEA Games 'donation'

Mobile phone users object to SEA Games 'donation' JAKARTA (JP): A poll of mobile phone owners has found that almost all of them object to paying the South East Asian (SEA) Games "donation".

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Artha acquires local bank

Artha acquires local bank JAKARTA (JP): Artha Graha Group has acquired a majority share in Bank Arta Prima (BAP), Bisnis Indonesia daily reported yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Toll road in Semarang

Toll road in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): A state-owned company will build a 9.56- kilometer toll road to connect southern and eastern Semarang, in Central Java, with an investment of Rp 156 billion (US$63.88 million), Antara reported yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Lawyers comission seeks to help victims

Lawyers comission seeks to help victims YOGYAKARTA (JP): Muhajir, 55, was busily sewing a green flag with a star in the middle for the local United Development Party (PPP) branch last week when dozens of young, yellow-clad Golkar supporters entered his yard.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Reflecting on real source of present day upheavals

Reflecting on real source of present day upheavalsBy Rusdi Rukmarata JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Buddhists join their brethren around the world tomorrow in marking the enlightenment of Buddha.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Buddhists celebrate Waisak

Buddhists celebrate Waisak JAKARTA (JP): The annual Waisak, or Buddha's Day of Enlightment, will be commemorated nationwide at the Borobudur temple tomorrow.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Lesson from baht crisis

Lesson from baht crisis The fierce speculative attack on the Thai baht last week seems to have ended in a bloodbath for speculators.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Junior soccer draw announced

Junior soccer draw announced JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Soccer Association drew the ties yesterday for the under 14 Nike International Premier Cup Asia Pacific at the Kartika Chandra Hotel yesterday.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/Palestinian envoy meets with Alatas

Palestinian envoy meets with Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Special envoy for the Palestinian executive committee, Asaad Abdulrahman, met with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday for an exchange of views and garner Jakarta's support for the Palestinian cause.

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Wed, 21 May 1997

JP/On EQ

On EQ I would like to comment on Sartono Mukadis' letter (Kompas, May 18) on the Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) which according to him, could not be measured. Mukadis gave examples to support his opinion and I agree with him.I know a bit about the EQ from the Internet.

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