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44 articles.
Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Minister in hot water for condoning looting

Minister in hot water for condoning looting JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food and Agriculture A.M. Saefuddin was roundly panned yesterday over his reported remarks that looting could be tolerated in particular circumstances.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Rupiah remain weak, stocks edge downward

Rupiah remain weak, stocks edge downward JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah stayed weak at 14,000 against the U.S. dollar yesterday, while stock prices inched down on widespread security concerns, dealers and stockbrokers said.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/New outlet for office needs opens

New outlet for office needs opens JAKARTA (JP): While many businesses are struggling to stay alive during the current economic hardship, PT Global Lintas Media, a subsidiary of giant publishing company Grup Gramedia, opened its first U.S.-franchising outlet for office needs here Monday.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/On skipping meal

On skipping meal I would like to hail the letters of Ritu Sud (July 16), Zatni Arbi (July 18), and Dorhailay in relation to my article about fasting to save rice (July 19). All letters show concern about the food crisis we are experiencing.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/ABRI, police set up teams to trace victims of May riots

ABRI, police set up teams to trace victims of May riots JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) and National Police will conduct separate investigations into the massive rioting that rocked Jakarta and other major cities in May, causing the death of 1,200 people and abuse of hundreds of women.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Golkar's future

Golkar's future Golkar's recent special convention elected Akbar Tandjung chief of the party's executive board. His victory embarrassed a number of senior military officers, who are still reluctant to let control of Golkar slip from their hands.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Lippo Life gets award

Lippo Life gets award JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Life, an insurance arm of the Lippo Group, has won an award for its outstanding life insurance product Arisan Lippo from Markplus Indonesia, a local marketing consultant.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Megawati camp refused July 27 meeting permit

Megawati camp refused July 27 meeting permit JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi said yesterday he would not allow the Indonesian Democratic Party affiliated to Megawati Soekarnoputri to hold a meeting to commemorate the bloody incident of July 27 because the group are not ...
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Govt to give Soeharto Rp 26.5b for house

Govt to give Soeharto Rp 26.5b for house JAKARTA (JP): The government was steadfastly standing by its decision to give former president Soeharto an Rp 26.5 billion housing allowance yesterday, arguing that it was standard practice and in accordance with the law.The decision is based on law No.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Badminton legend Rudy plans to train street children

Badminton legend Rudy plans to train street children JAKARTA (JP): For decades, Indonesia has been hailed as fertile ground for budding badminton talent. Many of the country's stars over the past four decades first learned their skills on the streets.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Three military forces involved in abductions: Andi

Three military forces involved in abductions: Andi JAKARTA (JP): Political activist Andi Arief alleged yesterday that at least two other military institutions besides the Army's special force (Kopassus) were involved in the abductions of activists earlier this year.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Hashimoto: The paradox of elective feudalism

Hashimoto: The paradox of elective feudalism Japanese caretaker Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto will finally leave office on or around July 30th when the new Liberal Democratic Party president will be elected by the Japanese Diet.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Councilors question Sutiyoso's overseas trip

Councilors question Sutiyoso's overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso left the capital for the Philippines yesterday afternoon without giving an explanation for his visit.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Migrants return to East Timor

Migrants return to East Timor ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: After the mass exodus of migrants from East Timor, many of those who fled to neighboring East Nusa Tenggara were seen returning to Dili by bus over the weekend.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Police arrest kidnap suspects

Police arrest kidnap suspects JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have arrested two men for allegedly kidnapping a female employee of a private company and keeping her for four days at a house in Kampung Condong, Tangerang, an official said yesterday.Deputy Chief of city police detectives Lt.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Pedicab drivers could sue city govt: Lawyer

Pedicab drivers could sue city govt: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Pedicab drivers have sufficient legal grounds to take the Jakarta administration to court over the latter's about- face on permitting their vehicles to operate in the capital, a lawyer from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute has said.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Activists spread word about AIDS in street cafes

Activists spread word about AIDS in street cafesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Teenagers are always eager to learn new things, which is vital for their personal and intellectual development. But without proper information, they could become a victim of their own curiosity.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Lifter Sriyani dropped from Asian Games squad

Lifter Sriyani dropped from Asian Games squad JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association has expelled Sriyani from the training center for the upcoming 13th Asian Games due to her indisciplined conduct.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Aneka Tambang's profit jumps 950% on rupiah's sharp fall

Aneka Tambang's profit jumps 950% on rupiah's sharp fall JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state mining company PT Aneka Tambang saw its net profit jump 950 percent to Rp 251.81 billion (US$18 million) in the first half of this year due to the rupiah's collapse against the U.S.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Decision to let NGOs monitor general election welcomed

Decision to let NGOs monitor general election welcomed JAKARTA (JP): The government's promise to allow the Supreme Court and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to oversee the coming general election was greeted positively yesterday, with some suggesting that foreign institutions should also be ...
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Bad politics

Bad politics Japanese voters have given a clear signal of what they think is wrong with the economy: bad politics.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Silverhawks 3:05 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Science and Technology: Alat Pacu Jantung 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 My Country: Rona ...
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Death sentence on shaman upheld

Death sentence on shaman upheld MEDAN, North Sumatra: A high court here upheld the death sentence given out by a lower court against 45-year-old shaman Ahmad Suradji, alias Datuk, for the premeditated murder of 42 women between 1987 and 1997, Antara reported yesterday.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Former E. Timor officers given top posts in Jakarta

Former E. Timor officers given top posts in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman installed yesterday Lt. Col. Pudji Hartanto Iskandar, formerly the chief of East Timor's Bobonaro Police, as the Tangerang Police chief, replacing Lt. Col. Aryanto Budihardjo.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 21, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 13,500.00 14,500.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Net int'l reserves up slightly

Net int'l reserves up slightly JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net international reserves increased slightly by US$34.9 million to $14.44 billion as of July 17 compared to $14.40 billion the previous week, the central bank said yesterday.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Govt slashes State Budget to Rp 263.88 trillion

Govt slashes State Budget to Rp 263.88 trillion JAKARTA (JP): The government pared down yesterday its 1998/99 State Budget to Rp 263.88 trillion (US$18.8 billion) from Rp 277.14 trillion announced last week by reducing appropriations for debt repayments.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/NU sets up new political party

NU sets up new political party JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has announced the establishment of the Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (National Awakening Party) to give voice to the political aspirations of its members.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: GraduateJP/afsTHE GRADUATE: Rector of Open University, Pondok Cabe, South Jakarta, Bambang Sutjiatmo (center) officiates at the students' graduation day. The ceremony took place yesterday. Students of the university come from the country's 27 provinces.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Indovision and customer service

Indovision and customer service Keith Loveard's explanation in his letter Indovision responds (July 14) failed to impress me. I am a subscriber to Indovision TV-Kabel. I am not sure whether they are the same company.I rang Indovision in early May requesting a connection.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Govt ends monopoly of workers' insurance firms

Govt ends monopoly of workers' insurance firms JAKARTA (JP): The government has lifted monopoly privileges granting state-owned PT Jamsostek and a consortium of insurance companies under the Indonesian Human Resources Foundation (YPSDMI) the sole right to insure workers sent overseas, opening the ...
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 ...
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Agung thinks again on idea

Agung thinks again on idea JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Agung Laksono, said yesterday he would reconsider his idea to raise fund for the 13th Asian Games from the public.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Bulog to buy 29,000 tons of palm olein

Bulog to buy 29,000 tons of palm olein JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has opened a tender to buy 29,000 metric tons of palm olein from private domestic producers at international market prices, the agency's chairman Beddu Amang said yesterday.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Neiss back in town to discuss new aid

Neiss back in town to discuss new aid JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's director for the Asia Pacific, Hubert Neiss, is due to arrive here today for a two-week visit.IMF advisor to Indonesia Prabhan R.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Investment in Indonesia offers ripe pickings

Investment in Indonesia offers ripe pickings JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors should pounce on prime investment opportunities in the country because now is the best time to buy, a leading business consultant has said.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Is it really a monetary crisis?

Is it really a monetary crisis? Whenever there is a problem, I hear 'krisis moneter' (monetary crisis). Is it really? I do not believe in this excuse. Indonesians go through a 'krisis mentalitas' (crisis of mentality) in the first place.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Kuntoro urged to end Soeharto monopoly

Kuntoro urged to end Soeharto monopoly JAKARTA (JP): An anticorruption group urged Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto yesterday to stop the monopoly long enjoyed by a company controlled by one of ex-president Soeharto's foundations on the production of gas container valves.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Picking Hashimoto's successor

Picking Hashimoto's successor Talk of reform and change are once again in the air in the Japanese political world, but that does not necessarily mean they will be quickly forthcoming.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Fat sorrow better than lean sorrow

Fat sorrow better than lean sorrow If someone asked me to define the meaning of humbleness, I would define it as Mother Teresa. She stood as an example for simplicity. She was not a millionaire but still she was able to afford food for hundreds and thousands of poor people through her humbleness.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Evicted people set up union

Evicted people set up union JAKARTA (JP): Evicted people, whose lands were cleared to make way for development projects in the city and surrounding areas, pledged yesterday to take back thousands of hectares of their property.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Four robbers arrested

Four robbers arrested BOGOR (JP): Local police have arrested four out of seven men believed to have been involved in a series of robberies here, in Tangerang and Bandung, an officer said.Bogor Police chief Lt. Col. Edmon Ilyas said Monday the four suspects, identified as Lamsaud Galingging, 26, P.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/Dili human rights office inactive

Dili human rights office inactive DILI, East Timor: The National Commission on Human Rights' representative office here has been inactive since May, with dozens of complaints on rights violations being neglected.
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Wed, 22 Jul 1998

JP/The crisis budget

The crisis budget The 1998/1999 State Budget, currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives for its second amendment, is not much more than a crisis spending program.
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