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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/'Pos Kota', 'Kompas' still on top

'Pos Kota', 'Kompas' still on top JAKARTA (JP): Pos Kota and Kompas remain the country's top dailies with 3.1 million adult readers each, according to a survey by marketing research company PT SRI Nielsen Indonesia (ACNielsen).

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Groups rush to submit draft laws to House

Groups rush to submit draft laws to House JAKARTA (JP): Private groups are rushing to submit their drafts of the new political laws to the House of Representatives (DPR), making the best of the government's failure to meet the deadline which it set itself last month.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/IKI Kabel to counter slump by boosting exports to Japan

IKI Kabel to counter slump by boosting exports to Japan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cable producer PT IKI Indah Kabel Indonesia plans to boost its exports to Japan to offset a domestic market decline in demand.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

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

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Zawawi admits manipulation in rice distribution

Zawawi admits manipulation in rice distribution JAKARTA (JP): The former head of the city's logistics agency (Dolog Jaya), Ahmad Zawawi, has admitted manipulation of rice distribution was rife throughout the city during his five-month tenure, police said Wednesday.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Maulani installed as new Bakin chief

Maulani installed as new Bakin chief JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung stressed the important role played by the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin) in providing accurate information and analysis of developments in the nation during a ceremony to swear in a new head ...

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's bank notes conversion rates on Sept. 16, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Rabid dogs raise alarm

Rabid dogs raise alarm MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: As many as 35,000 dogs may have to be slaughtered following the discovery of rabies by the Sikka regency administration.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Ghalib to probe Soeharto's wealth

Ghalib to probe Soeharto's wealth JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has assigned Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib to chair a government team charged with investigating the wealth of former president Soeharto, a senior minister said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Power dictates whether proof of rape exists

Power dictates whether proof of rape existsBy Julia I. Suryakusuma JAKARTA (JP): "Did the mass rapes (of ethnic Chinese women) really happen?" Even before the work of the government-sponsored joint fact-finding team is completed, a number of government officials have raised this nagging question.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Mankind stems from African stock

Mankind stems from African stockBy Gwynne Dyer This is the first of three articles in a series on the history of the human race.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Oversupply of office space taking its toll

Oversupply of office space taking its toll JAKARTA (JP): A huge oversupply of office space in the capital is forcing building owners to exercise a great deal of flexibility in quoting rates to absorb the shrinking market, according to property consultant PT Procon Indah.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Indonesia from a distance

Indonesia from a distance Three and a half months have passed since my wife and I left Indonesia for the colder pastures of England.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/New demos against Habibie

New demos against Habibie JAKARTA (JP): More students took to the streets on Wednesday to protest the soaring prices of essentials and to demand the resignation of President B.J. Habibie.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/The Soeharto fortune

The Soeharto fortune After months of clamoring for the Habibie administration to be earnest in making true its stated determination to stamp out corruption, collusion and nepotism at all levels of society, the government's announcement yesterday that it would form a team to investigate former ...

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Transparency sought in schoolbook tenders

Transparency sought in schoolbook tenders JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (Ikapi) called on the government on Wednesday to make its tenders for schoolbook projects more transparent amid growing criticism of widespread collusive practices.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Developer told to keep word on facilities

Developer told to keep word on facilities JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Pondok Pinang subdistrict in South Jakarta complained to the City Council on Wednesday that PT Metropolitan Kencana, the developing of the Pondok Indah luxury housing complex had not given them the social facilities it pledged ...

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Home industry village urges council action

Home industry village urges council action JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople living in the small industry village of Pulogadung, East Jakarta, have urged the city council to help them obtain ownership rights to their houses.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Sound bites

Sound bites I sincerely hope that lawyers are able to help Soekardjo Wilardjito, the adjutant of first president Sukarno. It is indeed a sad story and I do not believe he is an opportunist for publicity, as claimed by the main protagonists. He merely wants to restore his good name in his old age.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/German musicians perform humorous modern works

German musicians perform humorous modern worksBy Slamet A. Sjukur JAKARTA (JP): The concert was to start in 20 minutes, but only a few people were seen in the auditorium of Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Calls mount for ABRI to review dual role concept

Calls mount for ABRI to review dual role concept JAKARTA (JP): Calls have mounted for the Armed Forces to abolish its dual-function concept, which has enabled it to play a major role in politics as well as in security, and to develop greater professionalism in its ranks.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Police not ready to begin investigation of Bambang

Police not ready to begin investigation of Bambang JAKARTA (JP): Police said on Wednesday that they were not ready to begin an investigation into businessman Bambang Trihatmodjo, the second son of former president Soeharto, in connection with a scandal at Bank Andromeda, which he ...

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Number of poor entitled to cheap rice increases

Number of poor entitled to cheap rice increases JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has increased the number of poor families entitled to buy cheap rice through the central government's crash program beginning in October to 30,000 from the previous 23,285.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Critics invited to join reconciliation team

Critics invited to join reconciliation team JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon launch the National Reconciliation Team and invite outspoken critics, including opposition leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, to join, according to Minister of Justice Muladi.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Aussie Navy ships to visit Indonesia

Aussie Navy ships to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Three ships of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Hobart are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Friday for a goodwill visit to Indonesia.HMAS Adelaide is commanded by Captain L.G.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Dolog denies auctioning rice

Dolog denies auctioning rice YOGYAKARTA: The Provincial Logistics Agency (Dolog) denied on Wednesday traders' accusations that it had auctioned its rice supplies to the highest bidders.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Notorious crook shot to death

Notorious crook shot to death TANGERANG (JP): Local police detectives in Tangerang shot dead one of the town's most wanted armed robbers in an early morning raid on Tuesday, an officer said.Greater Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/MPR vows to restore its tarnished image

MPR vows to restore its tarnished image JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has acknowledged its past weaknesses and poor image, and has vowed to continue to empower itself so it can fight for democratization.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Market jittery on news of fresh unrest

Market jittery on news of fresh unrest JAKARTA (JP): The local financial market was still under pressure on Wednesday following news of fresh rioting in Sumatra and intensifying demonstrations in the country's capital, according to currency dealers and stockbrokers.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Young composers demonstrate talents at 'reform' festival

Young composers demonstrate talents at 'reform' festivalBy Zoel Mistortoify SURAKARTA (JP): Some people in Surakarta (Solo), which was severely damaged by riots in May, could for awhile forget about the bitter incident when a special cultural event was held here.From Sept. 5 to Sept.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Neglected land reaches 671 ha

Neglected land reaches 671 ha TANGERANG (JP): At least 671 hectares, or 31 percent of the 2,158 hectares of land appropriated by developers here since 1993, are still empty, an official said on Wednesday.The head of the Tangerang office of the National Land Agency, Satmodjo S.W.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Ministers see valuable lesson from Clinton's affair

Ministers see valuable lesson from Clinton's affair JAKARTA (JP): The sex scandal involving U.S. President Bill Clinton may have little impact on Indonesia, but several Cabinet members nevertheless see it as a valuable lesson in leadership and integrity.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Wismoyo promises Rp 50m bonus for Asiad gold winners

Wismoyo promises Rp 50m bonus for Asiad gold winners JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar offered on Wednesday a Rp 50 million cash bonus to the Indonesian winner of each gold medal taken in the upcoming Asian Games.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Troops remain on alert in Bagansiapi-api

Troops remain on alert in Bagansiapi-api JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of security personnel were on standby in the fishing town of Bagansiapi-api in Riau province on Wednesday after a riot erupted there the previous day.Bengkalis Police chief Lt. Col.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Chinese-Indonesians plead for end to discrimination

Chinese-Indonesians plead for end to discrimination SURABAYA (JP): Some 200 local Chinese-Indonesians met with members of the Supreme Advisory Council here on Wednesday to plead for the abolition of government policies which discriminated against them.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Debt disputes best dealt with out-of-court: Lawyer

Debt disputes best dealt with out-of-court: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Out-of-court settlements are the best way to deal with debt disputes, according to legal experts.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Film * French Film: Gazon Maudit, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 5678639), 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Sept. 21-25. * Documentary Film: in CCCL - French Cultural Center, 6 p.m., Sept. 26.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Fire guts musical instrument shop

Fire guts musical instrument shop JAKARTA (JP): A fire gutted a musical instrument shop on Jl. Tanjung Barat Raya in Jagakarsa subdistrict, South Jakarta, on Tuesday morning, causing estimated material losses of Rp 400 million (US$36,360).

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Basketball meet to honor Sukarno

Basketball meet to honor Sukarno JAKARTA (JP): A nine-day student basketball competition will be held in Jakarta in remembrance of the country's founding president, Sukarno.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Wood processing firms want limit log exports

Wood processing firms want limit log exports JAKARTA (JP): Associations representing the wood processing industry here have called on the government to limit log exports to protect local companies.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Bogor poor residents get assistance from neighbors

Bogor poor residents get assistance from neighbors BOGOR (JP): At least 52 residents of Sukaresmi and Kebon Pedes villages in Tanah Sareal district can no longer afford to buy food and survive by depending on their neighbors for assistance, a district official said on Tuesday.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Habibie to watch junior rowing meet

Habibie to watch junior rowing meet JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is scheduled to be among the spectators at the national junior rowing championship at Manado Bay in North Sulawesi next week, an Indonesian Rowing Association (PODSI) executive said Wednesday.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Protecting our natural wealth

Protecting our natural wealth Indonesia is blessed with an exceedingly rich flora and fauna. Its tropical forest cover, all 144 million hectares of it, harbors about 25,000 species of plant -- 10 percent of all species in the world.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibitions, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010): Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, Sept. 17. * Painting Exhibitions: Cakrawala Seni, Museum Puri Lukisan - Yayasan Ratna Warta, Jl.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Soeharto probe likely to fail

Soeharto probe likely to failBy Jeffrey Winters CHICAGO, Illinois, United States (JP): Indonesia's former president Soeharto and some of his family members have been outspoken and even pugnacious in their claims that they have not amassed huge and illegal fortunes over the course of the New Order.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/10 to be tried for riots

10 to be tried for riots LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: The North Aceh Police Department has prepared dossiers on 10 people suspected of playing a role in last month's devastating riots, Antara reported on Wednesday.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Orchestra Film 3:30 Science World 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 Documentary: ...

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/Laudable attitude

Laudable attitude Some time ago a group of Chinese business people in Semarang denounced and condemned the re-export of government subsidized rice meant for distribution to the hungry masses. It was carried out by Chinese entrepreneurs.

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Thu, 17 Sep 1998

JP/RI, S. Korea studying oil barter deal

RI, S. Korea studying oil barter deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently studying the possibility of bartering its crude oil and natural gas with South Korean commodities.

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