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45 articles.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Employees protest newspaper

Employees protest newspaper MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of employees of PT Megasurya Nusa Lestari Manado demonstrated at the office of the Manado Post daily over its reports on reclamation by the company, Antara reported Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/The human cost of the crisis

The human cost of the crisis When the Asian crisis is calculated in dollars and property values, the picture is bleak enough. But it is the lives of families affected by the economic slump that show the tragedy behind the statistics.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Let the people decide

Let the people decide I have read a report in The Jakarta Post of Oct. 19, 1998 on the demonstration staged by workers of PT Indorayon at the office of the North Sumatra governor and now wish to write the following:Until now the solution to various problems arising between the local people and PT ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/More suspected killers murdered in East Java

More suspected killers murdered in East Java SURABAYA (JP): Angry mobs killed three more people in Madura and Sidoarjo on Wednesday and Tuesday in reprisals against individuals they suspected of involvement in the mysterious killing spree in East Java.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Fakfak yet to get clean water

Fakfak yet to get clean water FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The construction of a clean water pipeline network for the supply of Fakfak town residents is estimated to be completed in 2000.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Planet Hollywood event to raise funds

Planet Hollywood event to raise funds JAKARTA (JP): Planet Hollywood Jakarta is holding a Charity Gala Dinner to celebrate its fourth anniversary on Thursday night.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Gus Dur on the mend, doctor says

Gus Dur on the mend, doctor says JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, hospitalized since Saturday for high blood pressure and a light stroke, was on the mend and would soon be released, his doctor said.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Three unidentified bodies at morgue

Three unidentified bodies at morgue JAKARTA (JP): Three unidentified bodies remained unclaimed at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital morgue on Wednesday after being left there since Tuesday.A morgue staff member said the two male and one female bodies were believed to be murder victims.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Habibie 'understands furor' over Hindu remark

Habibie 'understands furor' over Hindu remark JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie emphasized on Wednesday that he fully understood the emotional outburst by the Balinese and Hindus over the recent remark by State Minister of Food and Horticulture Affairs A.M. Saefuddin.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Iwan Tirta projects ancient art of batik into 21st century

Iwan Tirta projects ancient art of batik into 21st centuryBy Brigid O'Halloran JAKARTA (JP): Although the intricate traditional art of batik tulis would seem to have little in common with the futuristic world of computers, acclaimed batik designer Iwan Tirta has fused the two in his latest ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Another demonstration near House building

Another demonstration near House building JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students staged a rally near the toll gate on Jl. Gatot Subroto close to the Semanggi cloverleaf in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, demanding the establishment of a national reconciliation council by the House of Representatives.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Indonesia's tragedy today is a crisis of leadership

Indonesia's tragedy today is a crisis of leadership Five months after Soeharto stepped down, student protesters are still stalking the House of Representatives compound, creating traffic snarls almost every day. Political observer J. Soedjati Djiwandono traces today's complex political map.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Indonesia, Australia to have crime treaty

Indonesia, Australia to have crime treaty JAKARTA (JP): A bilateral treaty seeking to empower the Indonesian and Australian governments to fight transnational crime was submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) for endorsement on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Dengue fever cases up sharply on last year

Dengue fever cases up sharply on last year JAKARTA (JP): The number of people infected with dengue fever in the capital is projected to jump from last year's figure of 5,700 to 17,100 by the end of this year, according to the deputy chairman of the city health agency Rasjid Piarah.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Conflict, consensus in global dialog

Conflict, consensus in global dialogBy Mar'ie Muhammad "In this battle or conflict that we call free and open markets, the roster of soldiers or participants is large, diverse and global, and has distinctly different goals, objectives and time parameters.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Reform team uncovers land scam

Reform team uncovers land scam JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's reform team is investigating gross irregularities in the acquisition of 120 hectares of land near Bogor by the city-owned property development company PD Pembangunan Sarana Jaya and Bank DKI.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Manifold Changes, by Davina Stephens, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 28. * Painting Exhibition: Atmospheres by American artist Mark Rutkowski, at Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Improving indicators leave Habibie hopeful of recovery

Improving indicators leave Habibie hopeful of recovery JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie expressed optimism on Wednesday that the economy was on track for a recovery from the year-long economic crisis because of considerable improvement in inflation and exchange rate indicators in recent ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Energy efficiency called for to protect environment

Energy efficiency called for to protect environment JAKARTA (JP): It is high time Jakarta's transportation and industrial sectors as well as households used energy more efficiently to help conserve the environment, an official said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Govt opts for joint electoral system

Govt opts for joint electoral system JAKARTA (JP): The government stood its ground during the deliberation of its three political bills on Wednesday, insisting that next year's general election use a combination of district and proportional representation systems.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/RI confident Australia won't reexamine Balibo incident

RI confident Australia won't reexamine Balibo incident JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia doubts Australia will reopen an inquiry into the deaths of five Australia-based journalists in East Timor in 1975 since the case was closed in 1996, an official says.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/TV to boost appreciation of traditional art, music

TV to boost appreciation of traditional art, musicBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Traditional art is often perceived as boring and old-fashioned by many, regardless of the fact that its beauty and cultural value is highly acknowledged.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 21, 1998:

JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 21, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,000.00 7,100.00 7,000.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Unpaid reforestation fees reach Rp 170b

Unpaid reforestation fees reach Rp 170b JAKARTA (JP): Unpaid reforestation fees have reached more than Rp 170 billion (US$22.6 million) as of October this year, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Forestry.Director General of Forest Utilization Harnanto H.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Indotama serves households

Indotama serves households JAKARTA (JP): Indotama Cooperative has become the first cooperative in the country to enter the retail delivery service.The cooperative's chairman, S.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Communication is vital in inter-ethnic relations

Communication is vital in inter-ethnic relationsBy A.G. Wenats and S.M. Niken Restaty JAKARTA (JP): While claiming large numbers of victims, huge losses and the deep trauma of racism, the May riots still left many questions unanswered.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Not our security personnel

Not our security personnel With reference to the reports in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 20, 1998 and Sept.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Second company declared bankrupt by Jakarta court

Second company declared bankrupt by Jakarta court JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court declared PT Sarana Kemas Utama bankrupt on Wednesday following a petition from Bank PDFCI.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Observers doubt Golkar independence declaration

Observers doubt Golkar independence declaration JAKARTA (JP): Political observers have expressed doubt that Golkar will follow through on its "lip service" declaration of independence from its two main supporters, the Armed Forces and the bureaucracy.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Rupiah ideal at Rp 7,000-8,000 range: Ginandjar

Rupiah ideal at Rp 7,000-8,000 range: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said on Wednesday the favorable equilibrium level for the rupiah should be at a range of between Rp 7,000 and Rp 8,000 to the U.S.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Banks ask Supreme Court to revoke Modernland verdict

Banks ask Supreme Court to revoke Modernland verdict JAKARTA (JP): Bank Danamon and Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), two of the country's largest private listed banks, have appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a bankruptcy verdict on property firm PT Modernland Realty.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 21, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/A rare coincidence?

A rare coincidence? One day when I was looking at a picture of the robust Philippine President Estrada and his petite Indonesian counterpart President Habibie, I suddenly remembered an article in Asiaweek of Oct. 9, 1998 about President Estrada.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Evidence needed

Evidence needed Amid the speculation about who could be behind the killings (in Banyuwangi, East Java), a most disturbing assertion has been made by the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) board, Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur).
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Soccer league to proceed despite sponsorship doubts

Soccer league to proceed despite sponsorship doubts JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation Agum Gumelar reiterated on Wednesday that the upcoming league would kick off as scheduled despite the uncertain sponsorship situation.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/MPR asked to rule on Soeharto

MPR asked to rule on Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Activists demanded on Wednesday that the upcoming special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next month ratify a decree to reclaim Soeharto's family wealth which he allegedly amassed during 32 years in power.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Poor logic doesn't sell

Poor logic doesn't sell The frightful and well-organized Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was outlawed 32 years ago following its alleged failure to launch a bloody coup d'etat.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Zarina granted early remission to sentence

Zarina granted early remission to sentence TANGERANG (JP): With a bright smile and cheerful face, Zarina -- the budding TV actress who was not supposed to end her four- year jail term until November 2000 for her Ecstasy case -- was freed on conditional release on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Habibie says he needs no political brokers

Habibie says he needs no political brokers JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said on Wednesday that he would get rid of people within his circle who were acting as political brokers, saying that they were the cause of the tragic downfall of his two predecessors, Soeharto and Sukarno.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Govt 'broke rules' over Freeport's obligations

Govt 'broke rules' over Freeport's obligations JAKARTA (JP): Former mines and energy minister Subroto said on Wednesday the government contravened accepted practices by not informing legislators that it had relieved copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia of its divestment obligation.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Jamsostek asks to be exempt from paying tax

Jamsostek asks to be exempt from paying tax JAKARTA (JP): PT Jamsostek, a state-owned company running the social security insurance program for workers, proposed to the government that it should be exempt from its obligation to pay tax and dividends.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/PBSI waiting for result of Sigit's second drug test

PBSI waiting for result of Sigit's second drug test JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will not take any action against doubles specialist Sigit Budiarto until the International Badminton Federation (IBF) announces the result of a second test on a urine sample taken from ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Student's Program: Pramuka 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 ...
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Beggars flourish in Banjarmasin

Beggars flourish in Banjarmasin BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Beggars and female and child street singers are becoming more numerous at intersections in Banjarmasin.On Wednesday Antara reported that this scene was easily found at main road intersections and shopping centers.
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998

JP/Meridien's year-end package

Meridien's year-end package JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Bali launched on Wednesday its Christmas campaign to boost sales over the Christmas and New Year period.
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