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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Campaigns: Latest tourist attraction

Campaigns: Latest tourist attraction BATAM, Riau: The local administration announced here on Thursday plans to make a tourist attraction out of the often violent campaigning of political parties.Mayor R.A.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Villagers till national park

Villagers till national park PALU, Central Sulawesi: The heavy burden of the economic crisis has forced villagers here to use about 200 hectares out of the 229,000-hectare Lore-Lindu national park, in Poso regency, to grow crops.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/PGSI to send wrestlers to international meet

PGSI to send wrestlers to international meet JAKARTA (JP): With a new chief at the helm, the Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) announced a new era of training and achievement during which it will frequently send its wrestlers to compete in international competitions.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Foreigners formally allowed 99 percent bank ownership

Foreigners formally allowed 99 percent bank ownership JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia issued on Friday new banking rulings which include a regulation allowing a 99 percent foreign ownership in the country's banking industry.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Taiwanese companies express interest in buying Indonesian banks

Taiwanese companies express interest in buying Indonesian banks TAIPEI (JP): Two Taiwanese financial companies have expressed a strong interest in buying into ailing banks currently under the authority of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/KPU defends ruling allowing members to campaign

KPU defends ruling allowing members to campaign JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Friday to uphold its decision to allow all members to campaign.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Humpuss upbeat despite anti-Soeharto campaign

Humpuss upbeat despite anti-Soeharto campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group, controlled by former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, is upbeat about the survival of its businesses, despite the anti- Soeharto campaign launched by politicians.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Biography of human rights champion Siauw launched

Biography of human rights champion Siauw launched JAKARTA (JP): A biography of former minister and pioneer of nation building -- the late Siauw Giok Tjhan -- was launched on Wednesday, following a discussion on the book at the National Library building in Central Jakarta.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Habibie's nomination draws mixed reactions

Habibie's nomination draws mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's nomination of incumbent President B.J. Habibie as its sole presidential candidate has prompted mixed comments over the move's impact on the ruling party's share of the vote in the upcoming June 7 general election.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies

Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies The following is the supplementary memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP), the fifth review under the extended agreement.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/JSP not to pay dividends for 1998

JSP not to pay dividends for 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Jakarta Setiabudi Property (JSP), which suffered a net loss of Rp 196.6 billion last year, will not pay dividends for 1998, a company executive has said.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/LKMD boss sacked for corruption

LKMD boss sacked for corruption JAKARTA (JP): Karang Anyar subdistrict head Erwanto fired the chairman of the local village resilience board (LKMD) on Friday for misuse of the social safety net fund.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Message In A Bottle 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Legionnaire 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 You've Got Mail 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Office Space 14:30 18:00 ...

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Conflicting East Timorese groups go to Bali for peace talks

Conflicting East Timorese groups go to Bali for peace talks DILI, East Timor (JP): East Timorese from proindependence and prointegration camps flew to Bali on Friday to meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas and Minister of Defense/Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Wiranto.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/PPI gives less time to public

PPI gives less time to public JAKARTA (JP): The public will only have two days to judge and raise objections to the provisional list of 13,000 legislature candidates that the National Elections Committee (PPI) was scheduled to announce on Friday night.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Japan vital for Asian recovery: Forum

Japan vital for Asian recovery: Forum JAKARTA (JP): The Fourth Asian Neighbors Forum's meeting held recently in Seoul, South Korea, agreed that Japan's leadership was crucial to lead East Asian countries out of the economic crisis.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Watch Habibie's moves

Watch Habibie's moves Golkar has finally taken the plunge and named the incumbent B.J. Habibie as the party's sole presidential candidate before the general election campaign starts next week.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Ten injured after train crashes into van

Ten injured after train crashes into van JAKARTA (JP): An express train crashed into a recklessly driven mikrolet public minivan at a level crossing in Kalibata, South Jakarta, on Friday morning, injuring at least 10 people, three of them critically.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Riot troops sent to boost voter turnout in Aceh

Riot troops sent to boost voter turnout in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): A battalion of riot troops sent to Aceh are expected to jack up the voter turnout ahead of the June 7 elections, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/China reaches Sudirman Cup final

China reaches Sudirman Cup final COPENHAGEN (JP): Defending champion China moved a step closer to scoring an unprecedented hat trick of victory at the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championships here after beating South Korea 3-2 in the semifinals here on Friday.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Local shares surge on renewed confidence

Local shares surge on renewed confidence JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) surged on Friday on renewed confidence in the country's economy.The Jakarta Composite Index rose 2.6 percent or 15.13 points to close at 591.63, with shares worth Rp 1.8 trillion changing hands.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on May 14, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Habibie's careless assumption

Habibie's careless assumption This time I would like to share with you my feeling of satisfaction that I made no slip of the pen in a number of letters in which I said it was improper for Akbar Tandjung to be general chairman of Golkar Party and at the same time keep his post as state secretary.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 14, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Secretary posts in E. Java vacant

Secretary posts in E. Java vacant SURABAYA: The East Java provincial administration is seeking replacements for seven regency and mayoralty secretaries, who have vacated their posts due to promotion.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Reactivating banking account

Reactivating banking account On May 8, I went to Citibank Sudirman to make a deposit. I deliberately went on Saturday morning to avoid the line-ups. Everything went smoothly until I was asked by the teller to reactivate my account.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Taiwanese businessmen worried about RI security

Taiwanese businessmen worried about RI securityBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang TAIPEI (JP): Worried Taiwanese businessmen called on the Indonesian government on Friday to give them special protection in doing business in the crisis-hit country.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Indonesian families want parties to curb violence

Indonesian families want parties to curb violence JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of a turbulent campaign period, thousands of families are expected to gather on Sunday to demand that political parties act to curb violence.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Telkom reports US$37m first quarter earnings

Telkom reports US$37m first quarter earnings JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications company PT Telkom reported on Monday a consolidated net income of Rp 306.04 billion (US$36.87 million) in the first quarter of this year, compared to a net loss of Rp 398.9 billion in the same period of 1998.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Dynaplast, Makindo plan to buy back stocks

Dynaplast, Makindo plan to buy back stocks JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed plastics components manufacturer Dynaplast and securities company Makindo have said they plan to buy back up to 10 percent of their shares to prop up their ailing stock prices.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/State insurance firm sets up labor union

State insurance firm sets up labor union JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 employees of state-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek have quit the civil servants corps (Korpri) and set up an independent labor union to protect their rights.Herdy A.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Let Westerners be heathens

Let Westerners be heathens I am commenting on the letter from Mr. Vleugels, A neutral president (The Jakarta Post, May 12).I agree with Mr.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Golkar names Habibie as presidential candidate

Golkar names Habibie as presidential candidate JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party leaders ended their closed-door haggling early Friday by finally naming incumbent President B.J.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Earthquake jolts Palu

Earthquake jolts Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook this town on Thursday night at about 10:54 p.m., local time.Residents in the North Sulawesi towns of Manado and Poso also felt the quake.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/2,693 candidates vie for seats at City Council

2,693 candidates vie for seats at City Council JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) Djafar Badjeber announced on Friday that the 48 political parties eligible for the upcoming general election proposed 2,693 candidates to vie for 76 seats at City Council.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Model tried for using drug

Model tried for using drug JAKARTA (JP): A female model was indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday for consuming and possessing 0.4 grams of shabu-shabu, a amphetamine derivative.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/'Office Space' is a white-collar comedy for cubicle-class

'Office Space' is a white-collar comedy for cubicle-classBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Workers of the world, unite! And go see Office Space.This film is an ode to those overworked, underpaid workers slaving away in cramped cubicles and performing pointless duties.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Cooking Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/West Sumatra worst on malnutrition list

West Sumatra worst on malnutrition list JAKARTA (JP): West Sumatra has the most infants affected with malnutrition so far, followed by West Java and Central Java.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/All-Asian Debating Championships

All-Asian Debating Championships JAKARTA (JP): Two teams from the English Debating Society (EDS) of the University of Indonesia are currently taking part in the sixth All-Asian Inter-Varsity Debating Championships in Bangkok.Achmad N.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Diplomat's house burglarized

Diplomat's house burglarized JAKARTA (JP): Thieves are believed to have collaborated with a housemaid who ran away with electronic goods, expensive clothing and household appliances worth Rp 18 million from a diplomat's house, police said Wednesday.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Joint parade to kick-off start of campaigning

Joint parade to kick-off start of campaigning JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, along with a number of cabinet ministers, high-ranking officials, foreign diplomats and political party leaders, will witness on Wednesday the kick-off ceremony of the joint float parade of 48 parties contesting ...

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Protests may backfire on Beijing

Protests may backfire on BeijingBy Edward Neilan TOKYO (JP): China's leadership is playing with fire in hyping protests against American installations to show indignation over the mistaken bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Bank owners told to inject more cash

Bank owners told to inject more cash JAKARTA (JP): Owners of eight major private banks in the government-sponsored recapitalization program are required to inject additional cash by June 30, as the initial recapitalization cost estimates have increased, according to a government document.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Cartoon Exhibition: Cartoons For Democracy, in Gallery Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur, North Jakarta, until May 18. * Graphics Exhibition: Ekspresi Grafis Dalam Ekspresi Buku II, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Padang street children increase

Padang street children increase PADANG, West Sumatra: Over the past six months, there have been more street children here, an official said on Tuesday.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Tangerang deploys 600 troops for polls

Tangerang deploys 600 troops for polls TANGERANG (JP): At least 600 troops and police officers will be deployed to ensure security during campaigning and voting in the June 7 poll here, a military official said on Friday.Tangerang Military District Commander Lt. Col.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Rasmussen vows to defend world badminton title

Rasmussen vows to defend world badminton titleBy Primastuti Handayani COPENHAGEN (JP): Badminton's 1997 world champion Peter Rasmussen is ready to defend his title in the World Championships next week despite a hard drawing in early rounds.

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Sat, 15 May 1999

JP/Fire water firm workers, says former governor

Fire water firm workers, says former governor JAKARTA (JP): Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin urged Governor Sutiyoso on Friday to fire members of the labor union of the city-owned water management company PDAM Jaya.

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