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52 articles.
Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Voice of reason

Voice of reason I have lived and worked in Indonesia for more than 10 years. This is my home, a place and time to raise a family.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Cleaners get Rp 1,100 raise

Cleaners get Rp 1,100 raise RANGKASBITUNG, West Java: Lebak regency officials agreed yesterday to increase the salary of sanitation workers here from Rp 2,000 to Rp 3,100 per day.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Soeharto-linked timber firms told to abide by forestry laws

Soeharto-linked timber firms told to abide by forestry laws JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution has warned timber companies with links to former president Soeharto to abide by the existing forestry regulations or face losing their logging contracts.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/MPR should convene to pick new president

MPR should convene to pick new president The nation is contemplating holding fresh elections -- which takes time -- or an extraordinary session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to choose a new president and vice president.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Yogyakarta and Padang soccer clubs to disband

Yogyakarta and Padang soccer clubs to disband YOGYAKARTA (JP): A local soccer club, PSIM, is set to disband following a recent decision by the All Indonesian Soccer Federation to cancel this year's league.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Fate of local rally hangs in the balance

Fate of local rally hangs in the balance JAKARTA (JP): The 11th leg of the World Rally Championship series scheduled for Sept. 18 to Sept. 20 in Medan, North Sumatra, may be canceled due to political and economic uncertainty.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Establishing a national leadership

Establishing a national leadershipBy Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo JAKARTA (JP): Many people do not accept the legitimacy of President B.J.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 27, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Milosevic's latest

Milosevic's latest Slobodan Milosevic is at it again. The Serbian leader has now essentially banned the voices he fears most. Yugoslavia's independent radio and television stations.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/The end of Golkar's domination?

The end of Golkar's domination? So far it has never been clear whether Golkar is a ruling party or a party for the rulers. The new law on political parties that is to come into being must make it very clear what it means for a political party to win a general election.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Free them all

Free them all A job half done is a job undone. Debatable as such a statement may be to some, many people would agree that this holds true in the case of the release of political prisoners in Indonesia.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Intraco reschedules debt

Intraco reschedules debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Intraco Petra announced yesterday it was negotiating with creditors to restructure its U.S. dollar-denominated debt.The company said its foreign debt currently stood at US$50.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Stocks slump on huge sell-off of Salim stocks

Stocks slump on huge sell-off of Salim stocks JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) lost almost 4 percent yesterday, driven by massive sell-off of stocks connected to the Salim Group, stockbrokers said.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Be a free nation

Be a free nation The many repetitive strategic blunders (IMF dealing, forest fires, failed economic interventions, inconsistent policies and actions regarding prices and taxes, etc.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Noegroho replaces Hamami as head of city police

Noegroho replaces Hamami as head of city police JAKARTA (JP): Central Java Police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman will be installed as Jakarta's number one officer today, replacing Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said yesterday.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/IBRA may take control of BCA

IBRA may take control of BCA JAKARTA (JP): Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's largest bank, may soon be put under the control of the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following days of fund withdrawals, banking sources said yesterday.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 27, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,800.00 10,800.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Military rejects security fee

Military rejects security fee TANGERANG (JP): Local military chief Lt. Col. Meris Wiryadi has rejected residents' plans to collect money for officers overseeing security in residential areas following riots earlier this month.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Imogiri kris goes global

Imogiri kris goes global YOGYAKARTA: Imogiri could quickly make a name for itself in the international arena as one of the central producers of kris.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Bakom-PKB concerned over recent tragedies

Bakom-PKB concerned over recent tragedies JAKARTA (JP): The Coordinating Body for National Unity (Bakom- PKB) has expressed deep concern over the recent tragedies that have increased uncertainty and a feeling of peril among minority groups.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Arson suspected in shop fires

Arson suspected in shop fires BOGOR (JP): Police suspect arson was involved in a fire that destroyed two shops in Cileungsi subdistrict Monday night.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Indonesia to import tons of soybean

Indonesia to import tons of soybean JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will import about 500,000 tons of soybean from Thailand and the United States this year to meet domestic demand, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Minister proposes financial aid for riot victims

Minister proposes financial aid for riot victims JAKARTA (JP): A cabinet minister pledged yesterday to urge the government to extend assistance to relatives of those who died in fires during the three days of rioting in Greater Jakarta two weeks ago.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Tracing the world's oldest profession

Tracing the world's oldest profession Pelacuran di Indonesia, Sejarah dan Perkembangannya (Prostitution in Indonesia, its History and Development); By Terence H. Hull et al.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Credits granted to small businesses

Credits granted to small businesses TANGERANG (JP): The local branch of state BNI 46 bank is providing credits of up to Rp 50 million to small-scale businesspeople whose kiosks and merchandise were damaged or looted during mass rioting two weeks ago, an official said yesterday.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Hoodlums clash at Blok M

Hoodlums clash at Blok M JAKARTA (JP): Drunken rival hoodlums were involved in a brief brawl early Sunday, causing minor damage to buildings before they were dispersed by the police.The brawl started after several thugs argued over money to buy liquor at about 2 a.m.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Political stability a must for economic reform: Neiss

Political stability a must for economic reform: Neiss JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's Asia-Pacific director Hubert Neiss began talks with Indonesia's new government yesterday on setting the stage for possible disbursement of delayed bailout funds.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Congratulations pour in for new President

Congratulations pour in for new President JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung said yesterday that President B.J. Habibie had received a slew of congratulatory letters from foreign counterparts since being appointed president on Thursday.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Governor's wife quits MPR

Governor's wife quits MPR PALU, Central Sulawesi: Following the pattern of the past few days, which has seen families of senior officials give up their various posts, Mrs.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Alleged vandal faces jail term

Alleged vandal faces jail term BOGOR (JP): The Bogor district court was asked yesterday to sentence a man to three months in jail for damaging a public telephone facility on Jl. Raya Bogor-Jakarta in Cimanggis.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Kid Pix 3:05 Teen Program: Pramuka 3:30 Science Film: Ticket to Adventure 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: Man From Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita ...
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/India crosses world's nuclear fence in style (2)

India crosses world's nuclear fence in style (2)By Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI (JP): India has one of the world's oldest nuclear programs.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Councilor says administration practices nepotism

Councilor says administration practices nepotism JAKARTA (JP): A senior councilor accused the city administration yesterday of practicing nepotism and cronyism in the recruitment and promotion of its employees.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Thousand Islands' reefs in trouble

Thousand Islands' reefs in trouble JAKARTA (JP): Uncontrolled harvest of corals for export has left about 75 percent of the coral reefs in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta, in a deplorable condition, an official said.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Danish aid for Gunungkidul

Danish aid for Gunungkidul YOGYAKARTA: Danish Ambassador Michael Sternberg has granted food aid and funds for a clean-water project worth Rp 647 million to the drought-stricken district of Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Orders for textile products down by half

Orders for textile products down by half JAKARTA (JP): Local textile companies said yesterday export orders for textile and textile-related products had dropped by 50 percent due to the country's political uncertainty.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/MKGR breaks ranks with Golkar

MKGR breaks ranks with Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar, the political grouping that has dominated Indonesian politics since the early 1970s, is showing signs of unraveling since two of its strongest allies have indicated their intent to break away.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Experts split over move on Soeharto businesses

Experts split over move on Soeharto businesses JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts are divided over the legitimacy of the government's sudden move to review the vast trail of business contracts leading to former president Soeharto's family.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Two indicted for kidnapping baby

Two indicted for kidnapping baby JAKARTA (JP): Two women were indicted at Central Jakarta District Court Tuesday on charges of kidnapping a 17-day-old baby girl from a woman who was sentenced by the same court to one year in jail for committing a similar offense in 1996.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Habibie's promises

Habibie's promises Now that he has sworn in his new old-face-dominated reform cabinet (The Jakarta Post, May 24), our new president must prove all his promises and commitments.Many people think President B.J. Habibie is a clone of Soeharto, his long-time political guru.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/More demonstrations for special session of MPR

More demonstrations for special session of MPR YOGYAKARTA (JP): Two hundred youths rallied at the local legislative council here yesterday demanding a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to replace President B.J. Habibie.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Pakpahan testifies at activists' trial

Pakpahan testifies at activists' trial JAKARTA (JP): Muchtar Pakpahan, chairman of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union who was released from jail Tuesday, testified yesterday at the trial of four union members charged of illegally holding a rally on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on March 9.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Tangerang cancels water cooperation with Tutut

Tangerang cancels water cooperation with Tutut JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang regency government has canceled a cooperative agreement on drinking water supply with a company owned by Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana, former president Soeharto's eldest daughter.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/23 foreign banks bid to back up privatization plan

23 foreign banks bid to back up privatization plan JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng has said 23 foreign investment banks would compete to become financial advisors and underwriters of the country's privatization program.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Bali offers free stay for reporters

Bali offers free stay for reporters JAKARTA (JP): If you are a foreign journalist, keep your vacation bags packed at the ready because free accommodation awaits in Bali.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Prabowo to accept new post in ceremony today

Prabowo to accept new post in ceremony today JAKARTA (JP): Rife speculation about the sudden replacement of Lt. Gen.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Workers now free to set up their own union: Fahmi

Workers now free to set up their own union: Fahmi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris has promised that from now on, workers will be allowed to set up their own labor unions independent of the government-backed Federation of All-Indonesia Workers Union (FSPSI).
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Earthquake shooks Ambon

Earthquake shooks Ambon AMBON, Maluku: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook Ambon and its surrounding areas for several minutes yesterday morning.There were no immediate reports of casualties or severe damage as a result of the quake, which, according to Antara, began at 10:49 a.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Councilor seeks cancellation of Teluknaga resort project

Councilor seeks cancellation of Teluknaga resort project TANGERANG (JP): A senior councilor is seeking the cancellation of a Rp 14 trillion ($1.4 billion) Teluknaga resort project because he claims the awarding of it to tycoon Liem Sioe Liong smacks of collusion with former president Soeharto.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Revoke tax holidays!

Revoke tax holidays! It is very interesting to me that these days, all national elements (students, workers and even cabinet ministers) are orchestrating the reform symphony in every step, move and decision within their respective area, authority or jurisprudence.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Police 'didn't use live ammunition at Trisakti'

Police 'didn't use live ammunition at Trisakti' JAKARTA (JP): The mystery of who fired the fatal shots in the May 12 death of four Trisakti University students slowly began to unfold yesterday when the National Commission on Human Rights said police did not use live ammunition.
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Thu, 28 May 1998

JP/Govt to free more political prisoners

Govt to free more political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie offered assurances yesterday that all political prisoners would eventually be released unless they were Marxists or Communists.During a meeting with visiting United States Congressman Christopher H.
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