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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Hundreds crowd alleged killer's home

Hundreds crowd alleged killer's home MEDAN (JP): Hundreds of people yesterday surrounded the house of the shaman of Deli Serdang who allegedly killed up to 40 women.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Bali is Bali

Bali is Bali Referring to the letter Nice boys, a thing of the past (May 2, 1997) I would like to give some comments.It was a pity that Mrs. Margaret Gaspers had to experience such a rude treatment from a vendor in Kuta, Bali. There are a lot of tourists who agree with her.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 5, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 5, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Aisyah Amini, Hamzah Haz, Djufrie Asmoredjo, Jusuf Syakir, ...

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Armed robbers strike again

Armed robbers strike again JAKARTA (JP): Armed thieves stole gold from a jewelry shop in Central Jakarta Saturday and cash and goods from a house in South Jakarta Sunday.In the first incident four thieves fired four shots into a display counter of the "Queen" gold shop on Jl. Paseban Raya no.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Not much of a campaign

Not much of a campaign The first week of the election campaign period has been disappointing. Anyone searching for anything resembling political substance is bound to have a difficult time.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/PPP's boycott 'meant to resist pressure'

PPP's boycott 'meant to resist pressure' JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) recent refusal to campaign in Jakarta and Yogyakarta was meant to show it could resist government pressure and reject Golkar's domination, analysts say.Academics Loekman Soetrisno and M.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Govt development tax well below target

Govt development tax well below target JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications got Rp 47.16 billion (US$19.4 million) in development tax in the past three years, less than 20 percent of the targeted Rp 239.74 billion.The ministry's data shows just Rp 5.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Analyst warns possible property crash in Indonesia

Analyst warns possible property crash in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A serious property crash may hit Indonesia in the year 2003 if the government fails to take effective preventive measures, a property analyst warned here over the weekend.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Wiyono, Catherin win Peugeot meet

Wiyono, Catherin win Peugeot meet JAKARTA (JP): Wiyono and Catherin M. of Indonesia won the overall best net in the men's and women's events of the Peugeot golf tournament at Pantai Indah Kapuk course, North Jakarta, yesterday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Siamese twins die in Jakarta

Siamese twins die in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Siamese twins, born Wednesday, died Saturday night at the Jakarta Islamic General Hospital in Central Jakarta.Hospital director, A. Sanusi Tambunan, told The Jakarta Post that the girls shared a heart which doctors had thought would fail.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Four killed in PPP road campaign

Four killed in PPP road campaign PEMALANG, Central Java: Four United Development Party (PPP) supporters were killed and 17 injured when their truck plunged into a ravine on the way to a rally, a party official said Saturday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Algerian embassy clarifies

Algerian embassy clarifies On April 29, 1997, The Jakarta Post published a picture of Sahrawi Polisario Front soldiers, with some comments which obviously intended to mislead readers on the nature of the conflict in Western Sahara.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Not voting a sign of disobedience?

Not voting a sign of disobedience?By Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): In the context of a modern state, an election serves to symbolize the presence of democracy. It is believed that by holding an election through a multiparty system people will come to know the will of the majority.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Nonvoter

Nonvoter For the past 20 years I have been working in so-called "emerging countries" (Tiger states) for periods of up to three years. Whenever possible I enthusiastically become a subscriber to a local newspaper. For three months I have received your paper everyday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Pakuwon to build hotel and mall in Surabaya

Pakuwon to build hotel and mall in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): PT Pakuwon Jati, a Surabaya-based property developer, will soon begin construction of an integrated shopping center and hotel in the heart of Surabaya, East Java, the company's executive said.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Soerjadi faces strife in E. Java

Soerjadi faces strife in E. Java JEMBER, East Java (JP): Soerjadi, chairman of the government- sanctioned faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), made his first campaign appearance in East Java yesterday, a stronghold of ousted party chief Megawati Soekarnoputri.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Starving North Korea's end game continues

Starving North Korea's end game continuesJonathan Power LONDON (JP): By the day the reports of the magnitude of the famine now overwhelming North Korea become both more vivid and more disturbing.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Violence troubles PPP's campaign in Ujungpandang

Violence troubles PPP's campaign in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Violence marred the United Development Party's (PPP) campaign here yesterday as thousands of supporters vandalized dozens of shop-houses and a karaoke bar, fought locals and burned a car.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Ten officers promoted

Ten officers promoted JAKARTA (JP): Ten ABRI officers were promoted a rank, the Antara news agency reported yesterday.A release from ABRI's Information Center said the promotion would be reported to Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung today.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Haj flights begin to arrive on time: Garuda Indonesia

Haj flights begin to arrive on time: Garuda Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Garuda Indonesia's planes carrying haj pilgrims home from Saudi Arabia have seen fewer and shorter delays starting this weekend, an airline official said.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Discriminating campaign rules blamed for violence

Discriminating campaign rules blamed for violence The first week of the campaign period has been marred by violence. It has been argued that violence is a reflection of the public's discontent with today's social and political situation.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Controversy continues over Timor car program

Controversy continues over Timor car programBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's national car program has long driven controversy domestically and internationally.But the controversy has died domestically with the remaining question being whether or not the program will succeed on time.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Downward trend likely to continue on JSX

Downward trend likely to continue on JSX JAKARTA (JP): The prospect of share trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is likely to remain bleak this week as most investors remain cautious."The downward trend in share prices is likely to continue," a securities analyst said over the weekend.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Aceh attracts German firm

Aceh attracts German firm JAKARTA (JP): A private German company plans to invest in a fishery market center and dockyard in Sabang, Aceh, an official said Saturday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Reporters want protection

Reporters want protection SEMARANG: The Association of Indonesian Journalists's local office has requested protection for its members covering the election campaign.Sutrisno Budiarto, a reporter for the Surya daily, was beaten up last Sunday by Golkar supporters in Sukoharjo.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Customs office extends manual customs services

Customs office extends manual customs services JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has agreed to extend the manual processing of import customs declarations until June 15.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Hardiyanti asked to convey greetings for Soeharto

Hardiyanti asked to convey greetings for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana brought radical change to Golkar's campaign yesterday by not promising supporters anything material.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/UNHCR upgrades office in Jakarta

UNHCR upgrades office in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is being upgraded to a regional office covering five countries.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Ink Thief 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: World Music Album ...

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/'TVRI' English news

'TVRI' English news State-owned TVRI, one of Indonesia's television stations, used to be my favorite. I profoundly love a number of their programs, especially the 6:30 p.m. English news. In fact, I am a keen listener of their Islamic programs, which I also highly appreciate.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Azwar says Japanese had right idea of reading

Azwar says Japanese had right idea of reading JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas has asked people to learn from the Japanese, whose global success was based on a long tradition of reading.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Village chief hires wrong man

Village chief hires wrong man BANYUMAS, Central Java: A village chief notorious for his gruffness is in trouble for hiring the wrong man to take down 22 United Development Party (PPP) flags last week.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Equinox; Chorus Gold Band, Monday to Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Lobby Bar; Piano and Singer, Monday to Sunday, at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Krueng to pursue stake in Busang

Krueng to pursue stake in Busang JAKARTA (JP): PT Krueng Gasui, a junior local mining company, will continue to pursue its rights as a minority partner in the Busang gold mine regardless of the amount of gold found, a company executive said over the weekend.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Excelcomindo expands service

Excelcomindo expands service JAKARTA (JP): Private cellular operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama which runs GSM-XL will expand its service to Bali and Lombok this month as part of its plan to serve nationwide.The company's new president, Y.W.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Nine killed in bus crash

Nine killed in bus crash JAKARTA (JP): At least nine people died and eight were seriously injured Saturday when an Sahabat intercity bus crashed head on with a minibus in Majalengka, West Java.Three infants were among the dead. Six people received minor injuries.The buses crashed at about 4:30 p.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Hundreds of PDI supporters booked

Hundreds of PDI supporters booked JAKARTA (JP): Police booked hundreds of Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) supporters here and in Surabaya yesterday for traffic violations.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/485 Timorese will go to 13 provinces

485 Timorese will go to 13 provinces DILI (JP): The local office of the Ministry of Manpower plans to send 485 local workers to 13 provinces between 1997 and 1998, Director of Job Placement Josef Susanto said Saturday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Taxi driver found dead

Taxi driver found dead JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was found dead in a bush at dawn yesterday in Pondok Kranji, South Jakarta, police said yesterday.Paing, 42, who drove a Kosti Jaya taxi, was found by passersby on Jl. Cemara, Pondok Kranji, South Jakarta.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/The Blair phenomenon

The Blair phenomenon After this victory, will Labour go back to its policies of the pre-Margaret Thatcher era? From the economic point of view, Blair will probably not be as puritan as his Labourite predecessors.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Tonasa to increase cement supply

Tonasa to increase cement supply PALU, Central Sulawesi (Antara): The state-owned cement plant PT Semen Tonasa in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, has set a production target of 3,240,000 tons of cement this year, its marketing manager Wahab Candoko said here on Saturday.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Humor in language

Humor in language It is common for any person to make mistakes when he or she learns a new language. In continuation of the letter Mr. Chandramouli wrote (April 28, 1997), I would like to add a few more examples.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/New AC plant in Semarang

New AC plant in Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java (Antara): An Australian investor in cooperation with PT Kysor Warren Indonesia (KWI) will invest Rp 6.5 billion (around US$2.7 million) in an air-conditioner (AC) plant in Semarang, an official said.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Campaign good season for barbers

Campaign good season for barbers PEKANBARU, Riau: Local barbers are overwhelmed with requests to shave heads in the form of party symbols or ballot paper numbers.Youths faithful to the Indonesian Democratic Party are having their heads shaved in the form of a bull's head or "3".

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Nias becomes 'Golkar island'

Nias becomes 'Golkar island' MEDAN: Golkar politicians are so happy with the unexpectedly large turnout at their rallies last week in Nias that they are calling it "Golkar island".

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Sri Bintang to enter Cipinang prison: Attorney General

Sri Bintang to enter Cipinang prison: Attorney General JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas will be moved to East Jakarta's Cipinang prison today, Attorney General Singgih said yesterday.Bintang's wife Ernalia and lawyer Luhut M.P.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Aptiva S Series: Machine for those with money to burn

Aptiva S Series: Machine for those with money to burnBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): First of all, those of you out there who have Internet access and would like to see what web broadcasting is all about shall have a special treat from Intel Corp three days from now.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Labour's landslide

Labour's landslide The surprise was that Labour, historically prone to stumbling, turned the tables so effectively on the likable but rattled Mr. Major. Mr.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Why so rude?

Why so rude? Being a secretary is not always easy or pleasant, especially when you get an unpleasant remark from someone you barely know. This happened to me when I got a call from a marketing sales person from Hilton Mas Card on April 25, 1997.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/JCB appoints new director

JCB appoints new director JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Convention Bureau (JCB) has appointed Indra Sukirno its new executive director replacing David Hall who resigned this month.JCB's chairman, Tony Bruggemans, said here over the weekend that Indra was the right person to run the bureau.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Cab driver votes for 'P7'

Cab driver votes for 'P7' JAKARTA: As the election campaign shifts into high gear, more people have tales to tell of the time they were pressured into supporting one of the three political contestants.

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Mon, 05 May 1997

JP/Private university awards scholarships

Private university awards scholarships JAKARTA (JP): A private university in Central Jakarta awarded scholarships totaling Rp 495.6 million (US$203,950) to 413 students yesterday.

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