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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/15 gymnasts included in RI's SEA Games contingent

15 gymnasts included in RI's SEA Games contingent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association named yesterday the six men and six women gymnasts and three rhythmic gymnasts in the squad for the coming 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/'SCTV' prepares lavish events for anniversary

'SCTV' prepares lavish events for anniversary JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Citra Televisi is celebrating its seventh anniversary on Aug. 24 with a series of lavish events even though it has not yet broken even.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Ratelindo launches new communications service

Ratelindo launches new communications service JAKARTA (JP): PT Radio Telephone Indonesia (Ratelindo), a private fixed-cellular radio telephone operator, introduced here yesterday a wireless data communications service.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/E. Timor gubernatorial race heats up

E. Timor gubernatorial race heats up DILI, East Timor (JP): The commander of Udayana Military Command, Maj. Gen. Syahrir, warned yesterday that group interests should be avoided in the election of the new East Timor governor.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Foreign legal consultants: Assets or liabilities?

Foreign legal consultants: Assets or liabilities?By Stefanus Haryanto BANDUNG (JP): As Indonesia grows to be one of Asia's major trading countries, the need for competent legal consultants is also increasing.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Activist's sentence increased

Activist's sentence increased JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Court has increased the sentence of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) secretary general by another two years and upheld sentences against three other activists who were all convicted of subversion, a lawyer revealed yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Experts doubt ability to meet water targets

Experts doubt ability to meet water targets JAKARTA (JP): A group of experts expressed doubt yesterday over the government's ability to provide clean water for the country's ever-increasing urban population, unless it changes the way the state-run water companies are managed.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/SEA Games training director accepts chosen wushu team

SEA Games training director accepts chosen wushu team JAKARTA (JP): The 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games training director and project officers have accepted the team chosen by the Indonesian Wushu Association for the coming Games.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Three-monkey statue

Three-monkey statue I have a small bronze statue I bought 23 years ago in Nara, Japan, depicting three monkeys sitting close together.Each of them covers either its eyes, ears or mouth with its hands. I bought it because I thought it was funny, but then I was told that tells us a moral message.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Local comic industry needs synergy: Observer

Local comic industry needs synergy: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's ailing animated cartoon and comic strip industry has resulted in children knowing more about the Japanese comic character Dora Emon rather than Indonesia's own legendary Gatotkaca, a leading cartoonist said yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Operation against alcoholic drink

Operation against alcoholic drink JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta public order officers launched an integrated operation against the sale of locally produced alcoholic drinks along Jl. Kramat Jaya, Jl. Yos Sudarso and Jl. Sulawesi yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Armed Forces has new spokesman

Armed Forces has new spokesman JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) installed Brig. Gen. Abdul Wahab Mokodongan yesterday as the Military Information Center's chief.Wahab, 49, replaces Brig. Gen.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/ICMI 'must avoid' Budi Utomo Syndrome

ICMI 'must avoid' Budi Utomo Syndrome Minister of Information Hartono's decision to join the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) has been seen as part of a bigger political scenario in the making.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Rupiah regains after plunging

Rupiah regains after plunging JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah reached a record low yesterday but recovered again after Bank Indonesia, the central bank, intervened in the market, dealers said.They said spot rupiah, which opened at 2,645/2,651 against the U.S.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Soeharto launches book on RI economy

Soeharto launches book on RI economy JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto officially launched yesterday a two-volume book analyzing the country's economy.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/All reclamation land allocated

All reclamation land allocated JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday that the entire 2,700 hectares of land designated for reclamation in North Jakarta had been parceled out among private and state-owned developers.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Chili trader killed in Bekasi

Chili trader killed in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): A chili trader was stabbed to death by three hoodlums near Cibitung market in Bekasi yesterday after the victim refused to give money to the thugs.The trader, Roy alias Dagul, 18, was attacked in the head, stomach and chest with machetes.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/City to hold float parade

City to hold float parade JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is arranging a parade of floats on Aug. 24, to commemorate Independence Day, which is on Aug. 17.Chairman of the parade committee Prawoto S.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Subway project's new proposal submitted

Subway project's new proposal submitted JAKARTA (JP): The consortium wanting to build the long-awaited subway project has submitted a new financial proposal after the municipality turned down its previous one in March.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Soeharto supports Hartono's ICMI entry

Soeharto supports Hartono's ICMI entry JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto told Minister of Information R. Hartono yesterday to play an active role in the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI).

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Bank Bali, Makro sign agreement

Bank Bali, Makro sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali agreed yesterday to provide factoring facilities to suppliers of Makro, a major wholesaler company, a move that will help many small-scale traders and companies.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Netanyahu reacts badly

Netanyahu reacts badly The government of Israel has reacted quickly and harshly to the suicide bombing in a Jerusalem vegetable market on July 30. It is understandable that the terrorist murders have enraged and shocked Israel.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 13, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Decree revival plan receives cautious reaction

Decree revival plan receives cautious reaction JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Wahono and his deputy Soerjadi were cautious yesterday about a plan by the three political organizations to revive a ruling which gives a president extra power.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Youth losing interest in scout movement

Youth losing interest in scout movementBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Pramuka, the Indonesian Scout Movement, marks its 36th anniversary today amid concerns among its leaders that the nation's youngsters, particularly those in urban centers, are abandoning the movement for more exciting activities.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Rupiah besieged

Rupiah besieged Yesterday, it was the rupiah which came under strong speculative assaults, driving it to a historic low of Rp 2,680 to the U.S dollar in afternoon trading, on the back of analysts' comments that the central bank might abolish or widen the currency's trading band.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Governor vows to punish city's guilty officers

Governor vows to punish city's guilty officers JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja promised yesterday to severely punish the head of the West Jakarta Public Order Office if he was found guilty of selling iron bars he seized in one of his operations.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Government backs reintroduction of security decree

Government backs reintroduction of security decree JAKARTA (JP): The government supports the reintroduction of a 1988 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decree on preemptive security measures into the legislative body's draft of rulings for next year.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Authorities to intensify tax collection

Authorities to intensify tax collection JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is to intensify its collection of local taxes and levies in order to maintain a healthy budget for the rest of the 1997/1998 fiscal year.Deputy Governor of Economic and Development Affairs Tb.M.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Writing contest deadline extended

Writing contest deadline extended JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has extended the deadline for the writing contest on low-cost apartments to Aug. 30, the head of the city's general affairs office, Mursaid, said.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Remembering Gandhi

Remembering Gandhi The story of Mahatma Gandhi is the story of India's struggle for freedom.On the eve of India's 50th anniversary of independence, it is apt that you have published a moving account of the last few moments of Gandhi's life (Aug. 12, by Doon Campbell).

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Foreign textbooks slow to reach Indonesia: Librarian

Foreign textbooks slow to reach Indonesia: Librarian JAKARTA (JP): Most foreign textbooks are slow to reach Indonesia in spite of strong demand, a librarian says.It takes an average of one year after publication in the West for new titles to become available in this country, Tina T.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/3,000 stateless in Irian Jaya

3,000 stateless in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Indonesian and Papua New Guinea governments are trying to determine the nationality of some 3,000 people who live in remote villages in Irian Jaya close to the common border of the two countries, Antara reported.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Capital market conference opens

Capital market conference opens JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open a two-day capital market conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center here today.The conference, titled "Indonesian Capital Market: A Commitment to Progress", will be held from Aug. 14 to Aug.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Tough times ahead as Pakistan turns 50

Tough times ahead as Pakistan turns 50By Muhammad Aftab Khan ISLAMABAD (JP): The Pakistan government has created a new plan to revive its economy as the nation celebrates its 50th year of independence today.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Soeharto gives Surabaya green light for PON XV

Soeharto gives Surabaya green light for PON XV JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has agreed to let East Java capital of Surabaya host the 15th National Games (PON) in 2000."The East Java community have welcomed Surabaya's approval to stage the 15th National Games in 2000.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Cambodia's gloomy future

Cambodia's gloomy future Up to now, it is still not clear in which direction developments in Cambodia are apt to go.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Paying the price of dividing two nations

Paying the price of dividing two nationsBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): It is the fiftieth anniversary of Britain's decision to partition its Indian empire between Moslems and Hindus in 1947.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Military told to serve people

Military told to serve people MEDAN, North Sumatra: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wiranto said yesterday the military's dual role was successful only if it enabled people to channel their aspirations.Wiranto said at the installation of Maj. Gen.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Schools struggle to pull students into scout movement

Schools struggle to pull students into scout movement JAKARTA (JP): Two senior high schools in Jakarta attest to the losing popularity of the Indonesian Scout Movement (Pramuka) among teenagers.Each deals with the problem differently.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/200 erring foreigners deported in the first 7 months of 1997

200 erring foreigners deported in the first 7 months of 1997 JAKARTA (JP): The Immigration Office deported 200 foreigners in the first seven months of this year for allegedly violating immigration regulations.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Caltex's view on Pertamina 'faulty'

Caltex's view on Pertamina 'faulty'By R. O. Hutapea JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia caused quite a stir when it cast doubt on the ability of state-owned oil company Pertamina to continue exploring and producing crude oil in Sumatra.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Water crisis in Ujungpandang

Water crisis in Ujungpandang UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The city administration has provided 12 tanker trucks to deliver water to areas hit by a water shortage, Antara reported yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Art entourage visits Africa

Art entourage visits Africa JAKARTA (JP): An entourage comprising city dancers and musicians is visiting two African countries to give a series of performances, the head of the City Cultural Affairs Office, H. Azhari Baedlawie, said yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/JIHD reports increase in profit

JIHD reports increase in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Jakarta International Hotels and Development (JIHD) reported a strong growth in the first semester of this year despite the closure of Hotel Borobudur, one of its main businesses.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Congratulations to the 'Post'

Congratulations to the 'Post' In order to divert readers from the unnecessary debate over colonization, which essentially still means that one country oppresses another, I would like to write about the newspaper that publishes these letters, The Jakarta Post.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/RI protests cotton dumping allegation to EU

RI protests cotton dumping allegation to EU JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has formally protested to the European Union over its repeated allegation of dumping unbleached cotton in Europe.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/More drug arrests expected

More drug arrests expected MATARAM, W. Nusa Tenggara: Police said they hope to make more arrests after the discovery of a syndicate that has run a huge marijuana plantation on Lombok island, Antara reported.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Orchestra Film 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Pulang 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Pertamina says price of private fuel negotiable

Pertamina says price of private fuel negotiable JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will negotiate with investors interested in building refineries in Indonesia over the price of fuel it would buy from them, a company executive said yesterday.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/24 countries to join badminton c'ships

24 countries to join badminton c'ships JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and eighty-five players from 24 countries will compete in the Asian Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Sept. 3 to Sept 7.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphics Exhibition: A European View (of Indonesia), old lithographs, engravings, and other graphics from Europe revealing the old way of life in Indonesia, at the Lagoon Tower, Jakarta Hilton International, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta.

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Thu, 14 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7.45 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Jazz live entertainment at 7.30 p.m. to 11.

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