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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect

Police seize assets of Bank Arta suspect JAKARTA (JP): Police have seized assets of Kim Johanes Mulia, a suspect in Bank Arta Prima's Rp 1.2 trillion promissory notes scandal.The chief of the city police detectives, Col.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Development tax may be imposed in Riau

Development tax may be imposed in Riau JAKARTA (JP): The government may impose a 10 percent development tax on hotels and restaurants in Riau province to support tourism, a minister said yesterday.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Washington should mind its own business

Washington should mind its own business A United States congressman delivered a strong message to Indonesia a few months ago. Now Indonesia has sent back an even stronger message to Washington by canceling an order for U.S. jets.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Police women harassed

Police women harassed BANDUNG: Chief of the West Java military command Maj. Gen. Tayo Tarmadi deplored campaign violence suffered by many people, including female police officers who were harassed in political rallies.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market

Four suspected rebels held for burning a Dili market DILI, East Timor (JP): Four of six suspected separatist rebels have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to hundreds of kiosks at the Old Mercado Market here Saturday afternoon.East Timor Police Chief Col.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/PDI yet to decide stance on election results

PDI yet to decide stance on election results JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) maintained over the weekend its threat to reject general election results in protest of alleged violations.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Senior Citizens' Day celebrated

Senior Citizens' Day celebrated JAKARTA: President Soeharto called on the community yesterday to draw up various programs to solve problems faced by senior citizens in the country.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Bali's giant statue project begins

Bali's giant statue project beginsBy Pandaya DENPASAR (JP): The construction of a 140-meter tall monument worth Rp 200 billion (US$83 million) has begun on the holiday island of Bali, a bold move expected to boost tourism in the coming century.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/In memory of Michael J. de Guzman

In memory of Michael J. de Guzman All odds are against former Busang chief Michael J. de Guzman, as the preliminary investigation results on the Busang scam focus on the presumed "salting". Mike's subordinates during the cross- examinations have focused on De Guzman's responsibilities.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Environment

Environment Along with all the mutual backslapping and self congratulating on International Environment Day it is sobering to note that according to the World Watch Institute (Vol 10/2/March, April 1997), the amount received in 1990 for timber concessions sold to wealthy timber tycoons close to ...

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Daily humor

Daily humor Do you want to start the day with a smile? I strongly urge you to read the Jakarta Post every morning. Where else can you find the news that a person is "the mother of two sons, one daughter, and 100 orangutans?" (June 6, 1997, page 1).

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Iki Indah Kabel profits

Iki Indah Kabel profits JAKARTA (JP): Cable producer PT Iki Indah Kabel Indonesia made a Rp 1.98 billion (US$811,220) profit in 1996 after suffering a Rp 5.8 billion loss in 1995.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert

No trial by the press in Indonesia, says expert JAKARTA (JP): Judges' verdicts are often influenced by economics or pressure from authorities but not by the press, legal experts said yesterday.Luhut M.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert

Urban agriculture needs more attention: Expert BOGOR (JP): Rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) Soleh Solahuddin said here Saturday it is time to pay more attention to the development of urban agriculture in big cities.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Soerjadi vs political scientists

Soerjadi vs political scientistsBy Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): When Megawati Soekarnoputri was elected as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at the Extraordinary Congress in Surabaya in December 1993, and her election was recognized by the government in January 1994, ...

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Environmental expo a success

Environmental expo a success JAKARTA (JP): Participants and visitors to the Environment Expo 1997, which concluded yesterday, agreed the event was beneficial and should be held again soon.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/ICMI to set up team to study riots

ICMI to set up team to study riots SURABAYA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals, under President Soeharto's instruction, is setting up a team to study campaign-related riots.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/CN-235, N-250 in Paris show

CN-235, N-250 in Paris show JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airplane maker PT IPTN will again take part in the prestigious Paris Air Show, which will be held in Le Bourget, Paris, France, from June 14 to June 22.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Ads spending may reach Rp 5 trillion

Ads spending may reach Rp 5 trillion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's growing consumer trend is expected to boost advertisement spending to almost Rp 5 trillion (US$ 2.05 billion) this year, up 20 percent from Rp 4.14 trillion last year, an advertising executive has predicted.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/City simplifies tax collection system

City simplifies tax collection system JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has simplified procedures for tax collection by giving authority to mayoralties and districts to collect taxes.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Pentium II Processors breaks the 200 MHz barrier

Pentium II Processors breaks the 200 MHz barrierBy Zatni Arbi PENANG, Malaysia (JP): When I first heard about Intel Corp.'s assembly and testing plant in Penang, Malaysia, I couldn't help feeling a little bit disappointed.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Consult dentist on teeth whiteners

Consult dentist on teeth whiteners JAKARTA: A professor at the University of Indonesia's school of dentistry said patients need to check with their dentists about the benefits and side effects of teeth whitening products.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Share prices expected to consolidate: Analysts

Share prices expected to consolidate: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to consolidate this week as most investors would remain mixed, analysts and brokers said.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Symposium on information

Symposium on information JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications will hold a symposium on the 21st Century's Global Information Society on June 12 in cooperation with the Indonesian Telecommunications Society.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Support pours in for canceled F-16 jet deal

Support pours in for canceled F-16 jet deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's decision to cancel the purchase of United States F-16s and forgo the expanded International Military Education Training (IMET) program, has received resounding support from observers and politicians who see it as a snub against ...

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Shoemakers lacking raw materials

Shoemakers lacking raw materials JAKARTA (JP): The minister of industry and trade, Tunky Ariwibowo, said Saturday a lack of raw materials was still a major problem for the footwear industry.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Ciputra Adigraha gets $260m loan

Ciputra Adigraha gets $260m loan JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra Adigraha, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ciputra Adigraha Finance BV, has secured a syndicated loan of US$260 million to support its property projects.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Cartoon Film: Silvan 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Family's Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 ...

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/'Ondel-ondel' to play at Jakarta Fair

'Ondel-ondel' to play at Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will hold an ondel-ondel and tanjidor Betawi arts festival at the Jakarta Fair, when it opens on June 14.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Lawyer protests judge's remark

Lawyer protests judge's remark JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer has sent a letter of protest to the city chapter of the Indonesian Bar Association over a judge's remark in court.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Civil service tariff increased up to 330%

Civil service tariff increased up to 330% JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has increased the civil administration tariff between 100 and 330 percent, particularly for the service letters of expatriates and notification letters on newcomers.The decision, stipulated in the 1997 municipality decree No.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Downer to open IABC conference in Bali

Downer to open IABC conference in Bali The Australian Federal Government confirmed last week that the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer is to officially open the 24th Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) Conference & Exhibition in Bali.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Algeria after the polls

Algeria after the polls The progovernment National Democratic Rally (NDR) in Algeria gained 155 seats in the 380-seat assembly in Thursday's general election.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Fire razes houses in Manggarai

Fire razes houses in Manggarai JAKARTA (JP): Seven shanty houses on Jl. Manggarai Utara in Manggarai, South Jakarta, were destroyed by fire Friday night. Residents said Saturday they hoped the authorities would let them rebuild their homes.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Timor sedan

Timor sedan On page 1 of The Jakarta Post on June 5, 1997, I read that as of the 1997/1998 fiscal year all government institutions that plan to buy sedans must choose Timors. As an Indonesian I am very supportive of this idea even though it seems monopolistic.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Govt to hold preseminar on Sukarno soon

Govt to hold preseminar on Sukarno soon JAKARTA (JP): The government has again taken up its controversial plan to hold a seminar on the impeachment of Indonesia's first president Sukarno.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Jakartans lack awareness on how to keep city clean

Jakartans lack awareness on how to keep city clean JAKARTA (JP): Public participation in sanitation was the most important factor in the city's five mayoralties receiving Adipura awards, the city environment bureau's head, Aboejoewono Aboeprajitno, said Saturday.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - The Anging Mamiri Garden: Fantastic Group from Philippines, Ever Green Hawaiian Band/Orkes Keroncong, Hula-hula Dances, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Iedfil demands his name be cleared

Iedfil demands his name be cleared BOGOR (JP): The Bogor District Court Saturday continued the pretrial of Iedfil Jaya Anwar, who filed a law suit against the Bogor regional police office.

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Mon, 09 Jun 1997

JP/Threats and allegations

Threats and allegations The board conference held by the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) on Tuesday and Wednesday ended with the issuance of a political declaration and a note of protest regarding the implementation of the recent general election.

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