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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Kunarto favored to chair audit body

Kunarto favored to chair audit body JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency Kunarto looks set to fill the top position of the body left vacant by J.B. Sumarlin since December last year.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Bulog ready to compete with private companies

Bulog ready to compete with private companies JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is ready to compete against private firms in sugar and wheat trading after the government revoked its monopoly over imports of the commodities, agency chairman Beddu Amang said yesterday.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Cartel-like associations to be scrapped

Cartel-like associations to be scrapped JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said here yesterday that he was ready to dissolve all cartel-like associations under his ministry as part of the government's commitment to abolish all monopolistic practices in the country.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto pledges IMF sweep economic reforms

Soeharto pledges IMF sweep economic reforms The following is a letter accompanying the memorandum of Indonesia's reinforced economic reform program signed in Jakarta Thursday.Mr. Michel Camdessus Managing Director International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C. 20431Dear Mr. Camdessus: 1.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.SundayImsak 4:19 a.m.Subuh 4:29 a.m.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/'I love profit'

'I love profit' In an attempt to help alleviate the shortage of dollars in Indonesia due to the current economic situation, people are being encouraged to exchange personal dollars to rupiah in the "I Love Rupiah", campaign.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Job seekers urged to be entrepreneurs

Job seekers urged to be entrepreneurs JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers are being urged by Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief to hone their enterprising spirit by becoming small-scale entrepreneurs.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/The cup no longer runneth over

The cup no longer runneth overBy T. Uncle IN the automotive industry, there is an accepted truism that goes along the lines: "Success in the American new-car market is not possible without a cup holder.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Nissan CVT for big cars

Nissan CVT for big cars TOKYO: Nissan plans to perfect a continuously variable transmission for high-output engines of the 3000-cc class during the 1998 fiscal year.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Suspected hoarders released by police

Suspected hoarders released by police JAKARTA (JP): Police have released four men suspected of hoarding basic food items during recent spates of panic buying here saying that there was a lack of evidence to charge them.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Support, criticism pour in for reform package

Support, criticism pour in for reform package JAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Emil Salim said yesterday he was optimistic the government's economic reform package, to be conducted under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund, would give Indonesia a competitive edge necessary to ...
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/New Blazer leads expanding SUV market

New Blazer leads expanding SUV marketBy John Aglionby "Never believe anything until it has been officially denied," is the advice given to an incoming minister by his private secretary in the British comedy TV series Yes Minister.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/A reminder worth noting

A reminder worth noting When, in January 1994, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) came into being, observers were quick to question its independence while many activists chose to keep their distance from the newly established organization.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Teenager's Program: Vokal Group SLTA 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Drama: Perbuatan yang Merusak 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, ...
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Motorcyclist killed in street racing

Motorcyclist killed in street racing JAKARTA (JP): A motorcyclist died in the early hours of yesterday after skidding out of control in a street race against another motorbike on Jl. M. Saidi in Petukangan Lama in South Jakarta.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/El Nino's effects to go on until May, Agency predicts

El Nino's effects to go on until May, Agency predicts JAKARTA (JP): The National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency has predicted that the El Nino phenomenon would continue to affect weather patterns in much of Indonesia until May.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Businesspeople await implementation of reforms

Businesspeople await implementation of reforms JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople agreed yesterday that the reform program set out by the government Thursday was good, but warned that negative sentiments would remain until the election of the country's new president in mid-March.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kumuh by Margono at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Jan. 18. * Photo Exhibition: 100 old photos from Indonesia and Singapore, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Commander lucky with gold find

Commander lucky with gold find MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The commander of the Bukit Barisan military command, Maj. Gen. Rizal Nurdin, while helping to carry a bag of a fellow passenger on board a Jakarta bound flight, discovered that it contained 34 kilograms of gold bars.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Boxing body challenges Tourino in court hearing

Boxing body challenges Tourino in court hearing JAKARTA (JP): A dispute between two promoters over who has the right to stage an international boxing bout intensified when one insisted he would still take the matter to court.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Govt urged to draft antimonopoly law

Govt urged to draft antimonopoly law JAKARTA (JP): Agriculture analysts hailed yesterday the government's decision to scrap the monopolies so far enjoyed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).But they called on the government to prepare an antimonopoly law soon to ensure fair-trading practices.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Short-term survival the priority for local carmakers

Short-term survival the priority for local carmakersBy John Aglionby GOVERNMENT ministers struggling with limited job security, International Monetary Fund economists stuck between the beads on their abacus and numerous visiting dignitaries have spent all week talking up Indonesia's long-term ...
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Tangerang ready for labor-intensive projects: Regent

Tangerang ready for labor-intensive projects: Regent TANGERANG (JP): In an attempt to curb unemployment and prevent social unrest, the Tangerang Regency Administration has provided Rp 1.3 billion (US$162,500) for its short-term labor-intensive projects, an official said yesterday.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Bakrie, Chase sign deal

Bakrie, Chase sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers has appointed Chase Manhattan as its financial advisor to guide the company through the current crisis.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Confidence booster

Confidence booster In view of the present monetary crisis, depositors lack confidence in the banking system. They are concerned regarding the safety of their hard-earned money. Money is withdrawn from banks on the basis of rumors.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/API appoints new board

API appoints new board JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) announced yesterday the members of its executive board for the 1998/2000 period.The new board includes Bambang Riyadi Soegomo as the association's chairman and Irwandi Muslim as the secretary- general.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 16, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 7,750.00 9,750.00Austrian shilling 1 620.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/World is not ready for human clones

World is not ready for human clones Since the stunning news last year that scientists had cloned an adult mammal -- Polly the Scottish sheep -- the world has been forced to confront the idea that it could now be technically possible to make genetic carbon copies of humans.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Bank Pacific's repayment

Bank Pacific's repayment JAKARTA (JP): The liquidation team of Bank Pacific, one of 16 banks shut down by the government last year, will begin its second phase of repayment for bank customers on Jan. 26.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Exim Bank to honor loan commitments

Exim Bank to honor loan commitmentsJP/bay JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank said yesterday that the bank would support all $4.4 billion worth of loans in Indonesia now under consideration."Our current exposure is about $3.8 billion and we have in the pipeline $4.4 billion.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Orangutan care center planned

Orangutan care center planned PANGKALAN BUN, Central Kalimantan: An Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine will be set up by the International Orangutan Foundation and Indonesia's Forestry Ministry in Kotawaringin Barat district, Central Kalimantan.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Local papers reduce pages due to crisis

Local papers reduce pages due to crisis YOGYAKARTA (JP): Local publications have been forced to reduce pages and change publication regularity to survive the steep increase in the newsprint price over the past few months.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Teenager arrested for attempted robbery

Teenager arrested for attempted robbery JAKARTA (JP): A 14-year-old junior high school student has been arrested in Bekasi, West Jakarta, for allegedly attempting to rob a taxi driver, police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Indonesian memorandum of economic and financial policies

Indonesian memorandum of economic and financial policies The following is the full text of Indonesia's 50-point Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies attached to the letter of intent signed by President Soeharto Thursday in Jakarta.I. BACKGROUND1.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Officials support Megawati, Amien for nomination

Officials support Megawati, Amien for nomination JAKARTA (JP): Two high-ranking officials responded positively yesterday to recent calls for the nomination of government critics Megawati Soekarnoputri and Amien Rais as the next president and vice president.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Ford eyes Kia

Ford eyes Kia SEOUL: Ford reportedly has notified the Seoul government, Korea Development Bank and Kia business group of its intention to take over the ill-fated Kia Motors.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Assembly split over two crucial issues

Assembly split over two crucial issues JAKARTA (JP): After making some progress, the deliberation of the State Policy Guidelines in the People's Consultative Assembly ended on a low note yesterday as it failed to reach a unanimous agreement on the last two motions discussed.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Forests project to cost Rp 7b

Forests project to cost Rp 7b BANDAR LAMPUNG: The provincial forestry office here has allocated Rp 7 billion in reforestation funds to rehabilitate 2,600 hectares of protected forest.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Taiwanese mission due here

Taiwanese mission due here JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Taiwan's Council of Economic Planning and Development P.K. Chiang will lead a trade delegation from Taiwan on a two-day visit here to examine the country's business environment.The delegation is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Bank facts

Bank facts The boards of directors and commissioners are very disappointed with the misleading article in the Business and Investment section of the Jan. 10 The Jakarta Post.Although a Reuters article, the headline your newspaper chose and some of the contents were open to misinterpretation.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Indonesian students in cash bind Down Under

Indonesian students in cash bind Down UnderBy Monika Winarto JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Education Center in Kuningan, South Jakarta, is busier than usual these days.But the up to 30 people dropping in to see counselors are not just prospective students weighing choices.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Reforms 'strong enough' to restore banking industry

Reforms 'strong enough' to restore banking industry JAKARTA (JP): Banking sector reforms -- part of overall sweeping reforms announced by President Soeharto Thursday -- were adequate enough to restore the ailing banking industry, analysts said yesterday.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Rupiah surges, stocks gain ground

Rupiah surges, stocks gain ground JAKARTA (JP): The government's economic reforms, which failed to impress the financial and stock markets at their announcement Thursday, managed to beef up the rupiah and stock prices yesterday.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/PPIP marks anniversary of Indonesia-Portugal ties

PPIP marks anniversary of Indonesia-Portugal ties JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia-Portugal Friendship Association (PPIP) celebrates its fourth anniversary today.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Thai export drive

Thai export drive BANGKOK: Japanese car and parts makers in Thailand will try to expand exports in response to slumping domestic demand here.Toyota is planning to roughly quadruple export value this year to more than 10 billion baht.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Ford undeterred by Asia's woes

Ford undeterred by Asia's woes FORD MOTOR Co believes Asia will overcome its economic troubles to become the world's biggest vehicle market, and hopes to announce soon the opening of a new plant in the Philippines, a senior executive said last week.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/RI's gross forex assets total $20.39b

RI's gross forex assets total $20.39b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, announced yesterday that the country's gross foreign assets totaled US$20.39 billion as of Jan. 15, down from $27.56 billion as of last September.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Gender bias

Gender bias I am a white foreigner. I am married to an Indonesian. I am a Moslem. We are expecting a baby. I am utilizing a social visit visa so I can stay with my wife. I have purchased a home for my wife and child. We have bought an Indonesian-made automobile, and Indonesian-made furniture.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Pet vendors in Menteng offer bargains

Pet vendors in Menteng offer bargainsBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): A luxury sedan slows down to a halt right in front of some cages of puppies for sale on Jl. Latuharhary, in the Menteng area of Central Jakarta.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 16, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Students on trial for killing and robbery

Students on trial for killing and robbery JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence three students to nine years in jail each for killing a housemaid and stealing jewelry worth Rp 3.5 million (US$388).
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Alternate presidential candidates

Alternate presidential candidates Following in the footsteps of Dr. Amien Rais, Megawati Soekarnoputri -- in a statement made at her residence in the presence of many, including a number of foreign diplomats -- declared herself ready to be a candidate for the presidency.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Austerity urged this Idul Fitri

Austerity urged this Idul Fitri MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Chairman of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas, Ahmad Usman, is appealing to Moslems across the country to celebrate Idul Fitri in simplicity."It is not necessary to wear new clothes and serve elaborate dishes.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/KONI tightens criteria for sending teams to Asiad

KONI tightens criteria for sending teams to Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Due to the deepening economic turmoil, the National Sports Council's Asiad task force has decided to combine the three categories of sports set to compete at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December into only one.
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Sat, 17 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto lauded over reforms

Soeharto lauded over reforms JAKARTA (JP): U.S. President Bill Clinton has lauded President Soeharto's courage and determination to conduct sweeping economic reforms, a minister said yesterday.
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