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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor

Riots across Jakarta orchestrated: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said Wednesday evidence had been found that the recent riots in the city, including the unrest that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Tuesday, were premeditated.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key

Top Danish shuttler says match against RI the key JAKARTA (JP): Denmark's number one shuttler Poul-Erik Hoyer- Larsen said the match between Denmark and Indonesia would be the match which decided whether Denmark made it through to the Sudirman Cup finals.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Yellow forces hit the road

Yellow forces hit the road BANDUNG: For many people here, the election means a smoother road in their neighborhood.On a one-kilometer strip between Sukagalih and Pelesiran, dozens of people in yellow Golkar T-shirts are racing against the clock to lay asphalt.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/PDI blames political system for campaign violence

PDI blames political system for campaign violence JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the government-recognized faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) places the blame for campaign violence on a political system which it claims excludes the public's participation.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Five foreigners held for fraud

Five foreigners held for fraud JAKARTA (JP): Five Cameroonian and Congolese nationals, including a soccer player hired by a local club, were arrested this week for alleged fraud.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue

Wismoyo urges people not to exaggerate sticker issue JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's chairman, Wismoyo Arismunandar, has urged people not to exaggerate the controversy over the sale of stickers promoting the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/China, U.S. should make peace

China, U.S. should make peace The 25-year diplomatic relationship between Washington and Beijing has not been entirely smooth, to say the least. The so- called American love affair with China which began with the visit of Richard Nixon has turned nasty in recent months.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Cement firm raises output

Cement firm raises output JAKARTA (JP): Construction began Wednesday to expand PT Semen Andalas Indonesia's cement factory in Lhoknga, Aceh, to increase its annual production capacity from 1.3 million to 1.6 million tons, Antara reported.The company's president, Martin R.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Ban on political forums muzzles campuses

Ban on political forums muzzles campusesBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): With open political discussions declared off- limits at university campuses, the question remains whether students need to be involved in politics.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion

Excelcomindo secures $400m for expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo Pratama, which operates the GSM- XL cellular system, will sign an agreement in Bali today for a US$400 million syndicated loan from 22 overseas banks.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 23, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Ismail Hasan Metareum, Hamzah Haz, Yudo Paripurno, Jusuf ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Act of conscience forces guard to flee Switzerland

Act of conscience forces guard to flee SwitzerlandBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Christophe Meili, 29, has a wife and two children. He was a business student, and worked nights as a security guard. A turn of events forced him to give up his humble job, his studies, and flee the country.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/119 workers go on strike

119 workers go on strike UJUNGPANDANG: One-hundred-and-nineteen workers from PT Pyramid Megah Sakti at the Makasar Industrial Estate went on strike over wages Tuesday.A spokesman for the workers said he was paid Rp 3,750 (US$1.56) for ten-hour work a day with no food or health allowance.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Children's Program: Tunas 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Dream of Flight 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Three-tier transit design needs modifying

Three-tier transit design needs modifying JAKARTA (JP): City authorities have urged the company earmarked to develop a proposed three-tier transit system to modify the design to make more efficient use of the available land.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issue

NATO's eastward expansion is thorny issueBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita BANDUNG (JP): Among the Atlantic community and European countries, the discussion on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastward expansion has become very interesting.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang

Six killed in CN-235 accident in Serang JAKARTA (JP): All six people aboard an Indonesian-made CN-235 aircraft were killed yesterday afternoon when it crashed in a freak accident at the Gorda airbase in Serang, West Java.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/More vendors stand trial

More vendors stand trial JAKARTA (JP): Four more Tanah Abang Market traders faced the Central Jakarta District Court Wednesday charged with inflicting violence on people and property in the Jan. 27, Tanah Abang riot.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Lessons from the campaign

Lessons from the campaignBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Few people foresaw the formation of a coalition between the United Development Party (PPP) and Megawati, the deposed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) leader, before this year's election campaign began.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor

Golkar promises employment, education in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Golkar rallies went relatively smoothly over the past two days in various parts of the country.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics

German body seeks end to import duty on RI electronics JAKARTA (JP): The German Association for Entertainment and Communications Electronic (GFU) is working to persuade the European Union to abolish the import duty on Indonesian electronic goods, an association executive says.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/NAM wants veto eliminated at UN

NAM wants veto eliminated at UN BANDUNG (JP): The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will keep up its efforts to ensure that the use of veto rights at the United Nations is not used too often or inappropriately, the chairman of the NAM's executive committee and ambassador-at-large, Nana Sutresna, said ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Pilgrims protest levy

Pilgrims protest levy BANYUMAS, Central Java: As many as 720 people who have just returned from a haj pilgrimage lodged a protest Wednesday against the regent and the head of the Prosecutors' Office over a levy of Rp 200,000 that each had to pay before leaving for Mecca.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Rare flyby startles VIPs

Rare flyby startles VIPs BANDUNG: A rare maneuver by an old military transport Hercules airplane startled attendants at the ceremony of the anniversary of the West Java Military Command here Wednesday.The U.S.-made Hercules C-130, piloted by Capt.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign

Police kitchen serves up meals during election campaign JAKARTA (JP): Police officers can find some solace from the heat and grime of rowdy rallies in a nutritious "homemade" meal during the campaign.City Police Chief Maj. Gen.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Art Agenda

Art AgendaDrawing exhibition: Satya Graha at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta; Until June 4.The experimental Galeri Lontar presents the compelling drawings of artist Satya Graha.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter

Lippo Bank's profit up 44% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): The Lippo Group's Lippo Bank posted a 44 percent increase in net profit to Rp 39.6 billion (US$16.50 million) for the first quarter, up from Rp 27.46 billion in the corresponding period last year.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streets

Copy-cat 'Mideast heroes' flock Yogyakarta streetsBy Muhamad Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of white-robed people, only their eyes showing through their hoods, process down Yogyakarta streets with a peculiar dance-like gait, one hand revving their motorbike throttles and the other rhythmically ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported

Donation on poverty alleviation to be reported JAKARTA (JP): An accountability report on donations to a poverty alleviation program will be released Monday at President Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP

No gathering, rallies in Jakarta: PPP JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta branch of the United Development Party (PPP) has called off plans for public gatherings on today's final day of campaigning in the wake of recent violent clashes.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert

1945 Constitution is amendable: Law expert JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has come under fire for its reluctance to amend the 1945 Constitution to accommodate 50 years of change.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Quickest route to cemetery

Quickest route to cemetery YOGYAKARTA: Street rallies are not only a nightmare for the living they can also cause problems for the dead.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo

Technical error behind failure, says Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): PT Satelindo announced here Wednesday that a technical error caused its 12-hour network crash on Tuesday.Company cellular operations director Saleh Gunawan said the failure occurred during Satelindo's network expansion project.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group

PPP leadership warns of 'people power' group JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) leaders say there are groups seeking to use the Moslem-based party as a source of "people power" to force sociopolitical change.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Enjoy the music, forget the talk

Enjoy the music, forget the talk SEMARANG: Campaigner Supriyadi proved it is hard to entertain sympathizers of the Indonesian Democratic Party under the unpopular leadership of Soerjadi.Only several dozen people attended the party's rally here Monday.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains

Surya Dumai Industri to change IPO gains JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Dumai Industri, a publicly listed timber company, announced Wednesday it would divert the use of 20 percent of its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate

Buddha's Day of Enlightenment celebrate MEGAMENDUNG, Bogor (JP): About 2,000,000 Buddhists gathered midnight at the Sadapaributha Buddhist Center, Wednesday, to observe Waisak, Buddha's Day of Enlightenment.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Yogyakarta anniversary

Yogyakarta anniversary YOGYAKARTA: The launching of a book titled 50 Tahun Pemerintahan Kodya Yogyakarta will mark the 50th anniversary of the mayoralty of Yogyakarta on June 7, 1997,A mayoralty spokesman, Boedhi Prasetyo, told Antara Wednesday that the book traced the history of the mayoralty ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Ibis Rajawali Hotel, Jl. Rajawali 11 - 9: - Arjuna Restaurant: Dinner Theme Buffet, Curry Tiffin, Wednesday. Go around Europe, Thursday. Java Sea Food, Friday. * Mercure Grand Hotel, Jl. Raya Kupang Indah: - Sphynzx Fun Pub: Karaoke, open daily.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Architects visit Italy

Architects visit Italy JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian architects arrived in Italy yesterday for the 18th International Exhibition on Marble and Granite 1997 in Carrara which will end May 25, an Italian diplomat said.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post 'Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio' Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.9 Mhz * "Desert Death Song" by famed Western author Louis L'Amour.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast

Sarwono takes Golkar message to north coast JAKARTA (JP): Senior Golkar official Sarwono Kusumaatmadja went on the campaign trail in North Jakarta Wednesday, trumpeting the message that everyone in the area stood to gain from the government-sponsored Jakarta Waterfront Development Program.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Hong Kong and Singapore still 'most competitive'

Hong Kong and Singapore still 'most competitive' GENEVA (AFP): Singapore and Hong Kong remain the world's most competitive economies whose strengths -- ranging from infrastructure to education -- are virtual "recipes" for growth, says a new report issued here Wednesday.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/What dialogs are for

What dialogs are for If anything good has come out of the political dialogs that have characterized this year's campaign it is this: we know this country has a dearth of truly great politicians to represent the people for the next five years.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Colorful war at cemeteries

Colorful war at cemeteries YOGYAKARTA: People in the sultanate have accused the United Development Party (PPP) of being hypocritical over its attacks on Golkar for extending the color war to local cemeteries.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Banner war outside palace

Banner war outside palace YOGYAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) and Golkar are embroiled in a war of banners outside Sultan Hamengku Buwono X's palace.PPP fired the first shot last week when it erected a large poster, reading "The beloved Sultan is for PPP" in a refined Javanese language.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms

KIA to spend Rp 125.5b to lift stake in 2 firms JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed ceramic maker PT Keramika Indonesia Assosiasi (KIA) is set to spend Rp 125.5 billion (US$52.3 million) to buy all the outstanding stock in two ceramic firms, PT KIA Keramik Mas (KKM) and PT KIA Serpih Mas (KSM).

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Govt reiterates call to vote

Govt reiterates call to vote JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia concludes its 27-day campaigning period today with the government reiterating its call to people not to abstain from voting on May 29.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Govt pledges election totals for May 30

Govt pledges election totals for May 30 JAKARTA (JP): Provisional election results will be made public less than 24 hours after polling stations close at 2 p.m. on May 29, the government said Wednesday.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery

Businessman denies mastermind role in robbery BOGOR (JP): A businessman has denied any involvement in a robbery last Oct. 11 on the Jagorawi toll road in which one of his associates was shot.

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Fri, 23 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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Fri, 23 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 ...

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokes

Lindskog extends lead at Bali Open by six strokesBy Robert Soelistyo NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Sweden's Stephen Atako Lindskog took the lead at the Bali Open Golf Championship by six strokes yesterday with an 8-under par-208.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Try denounces use of ethnic divisions

Try denounces use of ethnic divisions JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has called on people to stop raising the Chinese-versus-indigenous Indonesian issue as it could weaken the country's economic strength in the world market.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday. Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday. Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday. Legong Dance, Wednesday. Mask Dance, Thursday. Jegog Orchestra, Friday. Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/CCF's activities traced in photographic essay

CCF's activities traced in photographic essayBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The existence of Centre Culturel Francais, or the French Cultural Center, means a guaranteed art event in Jakarta every month. Hardly a month goes by without an interesting activity at the center.

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Fri, 23 May 1997

JP/Perumka speeds up cargo service

Perumka speeds up cargo service JAKARTA (JP): State-owned railway company Perumka is planning to slash travel time on its Jakarta-Surabaya cargo route with the operation of a faster train.

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