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32 articles.
Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Clinton says Soeharto's fate rests with Indonesia

Clinton says Soeharto's fate rests with Indonesia BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters): U.S. President Bill Clinton urged Indonesia yesterday to embrace political reform but said the fate of President Soeharto rested with his people.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Hundreds of locals, foreigners flee riot-torn Jakarta

Hundreds of locals, foreigners flee riot-torn Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Indonesians and expatriates flocked to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport yesterday in a bid to flee the riot-torn city where hundreds of people have been killed over the past three days.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Take action against looters: Soeharto

Take action against looters: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed to the nation to maintain law and order together and instructed the Armed Forces to take firm action against looters and those who broke the law, Minister of Information Alwi Dahlan said yesterday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Influential public figures, residents deplore lootings

Influential public figures, residents deplore lootings JAKARTA (JP): Residents were in dismay and some in fear in the aftermath of widespread looting and destruction of public property which has been strongly condemned by religious and community leaders.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Lower fuel prices will not quell unrest: Experts

Lower fuel prices will not quell unrest: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to set lower fuel and power prices may have a little impact in dampening the escalating social unrest in the country, economists said yesterday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art Exhibition: Works of Suromo, at Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 28. * Painting Exhibition: Study for Distance by Hanafi, at Galerie Focus, Jl. Kemang Selatan X B No.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Indonesian folk songs

Indonesian folk songs Thank you for the articles about Indonesian folk music in The Jakarta Post on May 9, 1998. I found them extremely interesting.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Long queues at gas stations

Long queues at gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Many gas stations reopened yesterday after closing on Thursday when rioting spread throughout the city.Long queues of vehicles were seen at gas stations along Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta; and Senen, Kwitang, Jl.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Hundreds of bodies found in debris

Hundreds of bodies found in debris JAKARTA (JP): The remains of at least 136 people, including of women and teenagers, were recovered yesterday from riot-torn shopping centers throughout the city torched by mobs Thursday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Capt. Siagian's body buried

Capt. Siagian's body buried JAKARTA (JP): The body of Capt. R.E. Siagian, one of three soldiers killed during rioting on Tuesday, was buried with military honors at Tanah Tinggi Christian cemetery in Tangerang yesterday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Rampages leave long trail of destruction

Rampages leave long trail of destruction JAKARTA (JP): Massive rioting which broke out following the deaths of four Trisakti University student demonstrators Tuesday and continued up to yesterday wrought a heavy toll in destruction of public and private property across the capital.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Soeharto denies 'resignation' statement

Soeharto denies 'resignation' statement JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday denied media reports suggesting that he was prepared to stand down from office.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Indonesia beats England 5-0 in Uber Cup

Indonesia beats England 5-0 in Uber Cup HONG KONG (Agencies): The Indonesian women's badminton team, led by legend Susi Susanti crushed England 5-0 in their first Uber Cup tie yesterday.Susi opened Indonesia's first victory over England beating Julia Mann 11-0, 11-1.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Radio station offers round the clock riot news

Radio station offers round the clock riot news JAKARTA (JP): "Be prepared. Men... wake up and be vigilant. You'd better awaken your neighbors and guard your area against the possibility of looting," a broadcaster from the privately run Sonora Radio announced.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Scores rush Bank Central Asia

Scores rush Bank Central Asia BOGOR (JP): Scores of people spent hours queuing for cash at a Bank Central Asia (BCA) automatic teller machine on Jl. Juanda because of fears that an attack on the bank's branch office in the mayoralty was imminent.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Rioting provoked by anarchic actions of authorities

Rioting provoked by anarchic actions of authorities The rule of law ended in the capital this week following the fatal shooting of four university students on Tuesday. Mochtar Buchori, an observer of social and cultural affairs, speculates on what caused the anarchy.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Govt cuts fuel prices after tragic rioting

Govt cuts fuel prices after tragic rioting JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a cut in fuel prices and electricity tariffs yesterday, effective from today, after recent increases were blamed for igniting riots in the capital and several other cities.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Pertamina to get piece of oil and fuel import action

Pertamina to get piece of oil and fuel import action JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina will end the monopoly of crude oil and fuel imports now held by politically connected Perta Oil Marketing Ltd and Permindo Trading Oil Co Ltd, the company said yesterday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Nuclear tests' fallout

Nuclear tests' fallout The echoes of worldwide condemnation over India's three underground nuclear tests Monday had hardly died down when New Delhi announced that it had conducted two more tests on Thursday.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Notice

NoticeNO EXCHANGE RATE: There were no foreign exchange rates available yesterday due to a suspension of currency trading by Bank Indonesia prompted by the riots in Jakarta.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/U.S. begins evacuating American citizens

U.S. begins evacuating American citizens JAKARTA (JP): The United States began evacuation procedures for nonessential embassy staff and its citizens here during the wee hours of this morning despite Indonesian government assurances.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 15, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Gus Dur cool on establishment of MAR

Gus Dur cool on establishment of MAR JAKARTA (JP): A new alliance of civilian leaders was established yesterday, grouping prominent government critics such as Abdurrahman Wahid, Amien Rais and Megawati Soekarnoputri.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Red Shoes 3:05 Children's Program: Duniaku 3:30 Science Film: Ticket to Adventure 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara ...
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/City may amend bill on entertainment

City may amend bill on entertainment JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is currently debating an amendment to a 1996 bylaw proposed by the city administration on the taxation of commercial shows and games.City councilor Lukman F.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Riots, looting worsen Indonesia's economy

Riots, looting worsen Indonesia's economy JAKARTA (JP): The widespread riots and lootings in the capital over the past few days may further worsen the country's already weak economy, a top economic government official has said.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/IPA cancels convention

IPA cancels convention JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) said yesterday it had canceled its 26th annual convention scheduled for next Monday to Wednesday at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, South Jakarta.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Peaceful transfer in the Philippines

Peaceful transfer in the Philippines Congratulations are due to the 32 million people of the Philippines. They have conducted another free national election.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Jakarta hotel occupancy rates increase as riots continue

Jakarta hotel occupancy rates increase as riots continue JAKARTA (JP): Massive unrest throughout the city boosted the occupancy rates of many Jakarta hotels over the past two days, as local and foreign guests sought shelter to avoid the violence- torn streets.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Unrest spread to Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other towns

Unrest spread to Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other towns SURABAYA (JP): Economic activities ground to a halt and tension and fear reigned yesterday when a demonstration of thousands of people degenerated into an orgy of large-scale rioting, burning and looting in this capital of East Java.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Economy crippled

Economy crippled Not a single economic measure, however sound it may be, seems to matter anymore as Indonesia descends into near chaos and a number of foreign governments contemplate evacuation of their citizens from the country.
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Sat, 16 May 1998

JP/Sutiyoso abhors scandalous acts of mobs

Sutiyoso abhors scandalous acts of mobs JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said yesterday he was ashamed and disappointed by actions of marauding mobs in vandalizing buildings and looting their contents."As a governor and people's leader, I am really ashamed that my people's behavior is like that...
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