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51 articles.
Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Motorists' safety at stake

Motorists' safety at stake If one wishes to travel from Pluit Selatan Raya to Soekarno- Hatta International Airport via Prof. Dr. Sediyatmo tollroad, one has to first pass through a narrow, old and abandoned toll collection gate.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Government to review pess law if needed

Government to review pess law if needed JAKARTA (JP): The government is prepared to review the press law, including licensing procedures, if the Press Council suggests it, Minister of Information R. Hartono said yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Cement rescheduling won't affect supply

Cement rescheduling won't affect supply JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Domestic Trade at the Ministry of Industry and Trade Ilchaidy Ilyas said yesterday the government's decision to review several cement projects would not affect future supply.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Holding the UN hostage

Holding the UN hostage At first glance, the United States' offer to pay some US$900 million in arrears to the United Nations looks like a generous and timely gesture to save the world body, which is on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Perumka's new express train

Perumka's new express train JAKARTA (JP): The state rail company Perumka has started operating the second generation Argo Bromo express train which is able to travel between Jakarta and Surabaya, East Java, in just eight hours and 30 minutes.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Haze worsens in Sumatra, Kalimantan

Haze worsens in Sumatra, Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The haze in several towns in Sumatra and Kalimantan worsened yesterday despite the government's intensive and concerted efforts to deal with the problem that has threatened the health of over 32,000 Indonesians.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Schools must win back reverence and trust

Schools must win back reverence and trustBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Reverence and trust constitute very important fundamentals in education.Teachers and schools are only effective in their task if students and parents genuinely believe them, trust in them and revere them.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Southeast Asia: The politics of economic disarray

Southeast Asia: The politics of economic disarray LONDON: More than two months after the Thai government bowed to the inevitable and allowed the baht to float free of its fixed exchange rate, Southeast Asia's currency markets and stock- exchanges remain in considerable disarray.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Famine kills 265 in Irian: 'Antara'

Famine kills 265 in Irian: 'Antara' JAKARTA (JP): Famine, caused by the drought, has killed at least 265 people in Irian Jaya, Antara reported yesterday quoting the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Wild Swan 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Documentary Film: Pesona Fauna 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Mutiara Persahabatan ...
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/826 to represent RI at SEA Games

826 to represent RI at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Host country Indonesia will field a team of 826 athletes, the largest of the 10 participating countries' teams at the 19th SEA Games here next month.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/17 TV stations to cover SEA Games

17 TV stations to cover SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen TV stations will give 14 sports events continuous live coverage during the 19th SEA Games here next month, the organizers' information and communication deputy, Ishadi SK, said by telephone yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Six die of inflammation

Six die of inflammation LOA JANAN, East Kalimantan: Six people from Batuah village, located in Bukit Soeharto, Kutai, have died of intestinal inflammation this month, due to a lack of medical attention.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Argha Karya sells assets

Argha Karya sells assets JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Argha Karya Prima Industry, a publicly listed manufacturer of flexible packaging, approved here yesterday the company's proposal to sell its converting division.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Soeharto launches national motorcycle

Soeharto launches national motorcycle JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto unveiled yesterday a new national motorcycle, called Expressa, and defended the controversial national car program.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Iman's works reflect yearning for natural environment

Iman's works reflect yearning for natural environmentBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Woodcutting, an old technique, is thriving through the creative vision of artist Yamyuli Dwi Iman.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Lions Club to hold harelip surgery

Lions Club to hold harelip surgery JAKARTA (JP): As many as 200 people with harelip in the city will receive free surgery through funds raised from registration fees of a one-day fun walk organized by the Jakarta Lions Club.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Pertamina under fire on unleaded gasoline

Pertamina under fire on unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): An environmental group criticized state-owned oil company Pertamina yesterday for lacking a commitment to unleaded gasoline, and blamed public ignorance of its benefits on this.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Sjafrie vows to maintain city's security and order

Sjafrie vows to maintain city's security and order JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Golkar says no to presidential term limit discussion

Golkar says no to presidential term limit discussion JAKARTA (JP): The debate over a presidential term limitation is unlikely to be anything more than public chatter, as a senior Golkar executive crushed yesterday any suggestion that the debate would be taken up at the People's Consultative ...
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Authorities finish Kemang probe

Authorities finish Kemang probe JAKARTA (JP): The administration has completed an investigation into officials who have violated building permit regulations in Kemang, South Jakarta, and will soon punish the guilty ones.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Golkar cadres told to improve conduct

Golkar cadres told to improve conduct JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has urged city councilors from the ruling Golkar faction to improve their knowledge of city issues and maintain a close relationship with those in the low-income bracket.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Mahathir-Soros debate rages

Mahathir-Soros debate rages Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's bitter criticism of George Soros drew a response from the U.S. financier on Sunday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Lesson for ASEAN

Lesson for ASEAN Raging forest fires in Indonesia, many set by plantation firms clearing land, have cast a pall of haze over much of peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.ASEAN's environment ministers have long paid lip service to the notion of regional cooperation.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Golkar praised for fielding civilian figures

Golkar praised for fielding civilian figures JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's decision to let young and civilian figures lead its faction in the House of Representatives drew applause yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/White Paper set off alarm bells

White Paper set off alarm bellsBy Anthony Burke CANBERRA (JP): Many Indonesians will no doubt be aware of the release last month of Australia's first foreign policy White Paper, titled In The National Interest.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Police become target of discontent

Police become target of discontent JAKARTA (JP): The recent violent attacks against police stations in many parts of the country reflected people's growing discontent with authority, experts said yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Police arrest two for mobile phone fraud

Police arrest two for mobile phone fraud JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested two men for illegally allegedly copying 369 mobile phone numbers under the Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) system and selling them on at very low prices.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/'Forest fires to be under control soon'

'Forest fires to be under control soon' JAKARTA (JP): As thousands of hectares of forest continue to burn, Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo claims that firefighters deployed to put out the blaze should soon have the upper hand.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Thousands of Hindus to attend ritual

Thousands of Hindus to attend ritual SURABAYA: Thousands of Hindus from across the country are expected to climb famed Mt. Bromo in East Java's Probolinggo regency on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 to attend the religious ritual of Yadnya Kasada, Antara reported.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Nusamba to develop oil refinery

Nusamba to develop oil refinery JAKARTA (JP): The Nusamba Group plans to develop an oil refinery in cooperation with a foreign partner, the group's chairman Muhammad "Bob" Hasan said yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Sukamdi extends his lead in Indonesian Open golf

Sukamdi extends his lead in Indonesian Open golf JAKARTA (JP): Sukamdi, Indonesia's best hope for the 19th SEA Games golf competition, extended his lead at the Indonesian Open Championship after carding a two-day total of 143 (70 73) at Pondok Indah Golf & Club here yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 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 11:15 p.m.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Governor asks developers to back Thamrin Walk plan

Governor asks developers to back Thamrin Walk plan JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja called on private developers yesterday to support the administration's plan to turn Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta into a pedestrian-friendly street.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Making the right choices in life

Making the right choices in life The way people mourned and worshiped Princess Diana, as if she was immortal, not only fascinated the scientists but also astonished me. It has opened my eyes to the strength and power of the media in penetrating people's minds.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Canadian bank buys Bank Arya shares

Canadian bank buys Bank Arya shares JAKARTA (JP): Nova Scotia Bank of Canada concluded yesterday the purchase of a 35 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Arya, part of the Ongko Group.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Convenience may not be the answer

Convenience may not be the answer 'ATM Bersama' (multicard automatic teller machines) is not a solution for banks that want to have lots of ATMs for very little cost. It is true that customers of participating banks can withdraw money at any ATM but it may backfire in terms of customer service.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Megawati to skip House's last ball

Megawati to skip House's last ball JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the deposed leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), will not attend a farewell party for members of the House of Representatives (DPR) tomorrow.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.24, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/ASEAN states reassure world of economic reforms

ASEAN states reassure world of economic reformsBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have reassured the world's financial leaders of their strong commitment to liberalization and continuous structural reform measures.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Seeded players lost in Wismilak tourney

Seeded players lost in Wismilak tourney SURABAYA (JP): More seeded players were upset in the second round of the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament at Embong Sawo tennis complex here yesterday.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition:...Yogyakarta; Retrospeksi etnofotografi by Tim etnofotografi UGM, at Galeri Fotojurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 25 to Oct. 8.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Aussies 'outsiders' despite new foreign policy?

Aussies 'outsiders' despite new foreign policy?By S.P. Seth SYDNEY (JP): Australia's first foreign policy white paper was issued recently in Canberra. It sets out the priorities and goals of its foreign policy over the next 15 years.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Rupiah softens on ample liquidity in market

Rupiah softens on ample liquidity in market JAKARTA (JP): Local share prices gained 2.6 percent yesterday as the rupiah softened on ample liquidity supply in the money market, stockbrokers and currency dealers said.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Indian women to hold silken fashion show

Indian women to hold silken fashion show JAKARTA (JP): The fusion of Indonesian, Indian and western ideas will be the theme of a fashion show tomorrow night commemorating India's 50th anniversary of independence.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Four companies to go ahead with IPO plans

Four companies to go ahead with IPO plans JAKARTA (JP): At least four companies including PT Duta Kirana Finance, PT Aneka Tambang, PT Bhakti Investama and Bank Universal, will go ahead with their initial public offering (IPO) this year despite bearish local stock markets.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Breeding of rare birds encouraged

Breeding of rare birds encouraged BOGOR, West Java: At a seminar held at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, experts urged the government to promote incentives for rare bird breeding and to heavily tax anyone capturing birds from the wild.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Underground road in Tangerang

Underground road in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The local administration is to construct a Rp 6 billion (US$1.9 million) multilevel underground road to anticipate future traffic congestion in the Cikokol area, an official said.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Soeharto endorses sale of SEA Games stickers

Soeharto endorses sale of SEA Games stickers JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has agreed to continue the sale of SEA Games stickers after the end of the Games to help pay off bank loans needed to hold the biennial sports event.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Businessman dies 4 days after point-blank shooting

Businessman dies 4 days after point-blank shooting JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old businessman who was shot at point- blank range by unknown assailants Saturday evening died at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital yesterday morning.
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Thu, 25 Sep 1997

JP/Haze, currency woes affect tourist growth

Haze, currency woes affect tourist growth JAKARTA (JP): Haze caused by prolonged forest fires in the country and the currency crises facing several Southeast Asian countries may hamper the growth of visitors to Indonesia, says a senior tourism executive.
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