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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Babies die due to 'salmonella' sweep

Babies die due to 'salmonella' sweep BANYUWANGI, East Java: The salmonella virus is blamed for the deaths of seven newborns last week in the Blambangan district, a director of a hospital treating the babies said.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/BII sues debt guarantors

BII sues debt guarantors JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia filed a bankruptcy claim against the debt guarantors of PT Bentala Coal Mining for failing to take over the company's Rp 13.5 billion (about US$2 million) matured debt.The plaintiff's lawyer, Abdul Hakim G.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Senior military officer's son caught with drugs

Senior military officer's son caught with drugs JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police apprehended two men in possession of drugs at a hotel on Sunday morning, one of whom was reportedly an active member of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) and the son of a high-ranking Indonesian Military (TNI) ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Veteran Richard back in the swim of things

Veteran Richard back in the swim of things BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Shortly after the 1997 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Jakarta, Richard Sam Bera announced his retirement to concentrate on his job as an assistant coach at Arizona State University, his alma mater.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Riots spark 'Reformasi' flea market

Riots spark 'Reformasi' flea market JAKARTA (JP): The devastating May 1998 riots have generated one positive outcome, at least to small traders around Cengkareng Plaza in West Jakarta.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Ban foreigners from buying coffee from farmers: AEKI

Ban foreigners from buying coffee from farmers: AEKI JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AEKI) has called on the government to ban foreign companies from buying coffee harvests directly from local farmers.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Luring but excessive element

Luring but excessive element The General Elections Commission (KPU) has again become an object of public scorn and a target of complaint due to its sluggish working system.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Tommy oversees Goro land deal: Ricardo

Tommy oversees Goro land deal: Ricardo JAKARTA (JP): The former president of PT Goro Batara Sakti, Ricardo Gelael, denied on Monday that he played a decisive role in the wholesale firm's 1995 land exchange deal with the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Tanker fire claims 12

Tanker fire claims 12 PEKANBARU, Riau: Rescue workers found on Monday the charred bodies of nine crew members of the Stephanie XVIII oil tanker which caught fire on the Siak River around Perawang, some 80 km off of here, Antara said.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Cable TV channels in Pondok Indah

Cable TV channels in Pondok Indah JAKARTA (JP): Kabelvision has launched 45 cable television channels for residents of the plush Pondok Indah housing area in South Jakarta, the Kabelvision company said in a statement released on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Disabled students experience equality

Disabled students experience equalityBy Christine Erskine Smith JAKARTA (JP): Eva was sitting in the cooking class at her vocational training school. At the mention of the musical performance she was preparing for, her young face lit into a delightful smile. "I'm so excited," she said.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Rugged life of Jakarta on display

Rugged life of Jakarta on display JAKARTA (JP): Seven young photographers who trained for one year with photographers from Antara Photo Journalism Gallery will show their black-and-white works on life in the capital during a 27-day exhibition at the gallery beginning on Wednesday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Transportation company on the road to recovery

Transportation company on the road to recovery JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Mitra Rajasa Tbk, a land transportation service company, announced on Monday it was back on the road to recovery after recording a Rp 7.85 billion (US$1.14 million) profit in the first half of 1999.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Curbing smuggling an immense task

Curbing smuggling an immense taskBy Moeslich Somowiguno JAKARTA (JP): Trying to find out which came first, trade or smuggling, is like trying to answer the chicken or the egg question.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Land sits idle in W. Nusa Tenggara

Land sits idle in W. Nusa Tenggara MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: West Nusa Tenggara Governor Harun Alrasyid threatened to give away some 28,786 hectares of idle land to the public if the owners failed to make use of it.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Bank Bali bosses prohibited from overseas travel

Bank Bali bosses prohibited from overseas travel JAKARTA (JP): The former directors of Bank Bali and key executives of PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) were banned from traveling overseas for facilitating an investigation into their alleged involvement in the suspected Rp 546 billion (US$78 million) ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Kiosk owner mulls suit against city officials

Kiosk owner mulls suit against city officials BOGOR (JP): A sidewalk kiosk owner is threatening to sue city officials who ordered demolition of the structure despite his claim to having paid Rp 8.1 million (US$1,160) in lieu of a building permit.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Antam makes debut Australian bourse

Antam makes debut Australian bourse JAKARTA (JP): PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) on Monday started its first day trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), with its chess units of foreign securities (CUFS) being traded at A$2 a piece in early trading.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Malaysia leads track and field in SEA Games

Malaysia leads track and field in SEA GamesBy Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Malaysia's track and field team put a dreadful start behind it by taking four of seven gold medals on the program at the Southeast Asian Games on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Bullets disappear from Ambon warehouse

Bullets disappear from Ambon warehouse AMBON, Maluku (JP): The head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Communications has acknowledged that 190 bullets are missing from its coast guard warehouse in the city's port.Capt.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Gus Dur's candidature boosts 'axis force's' chances: Amien

Gus Dur's candidature boosts 'axis force's' chances: Amien JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais praised Abdurrahman Wahid for the latter's willingness to be presidential candidate of the new political alliance that Amien forged, called "the axis force," and said the assent was a boost to democratization.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesian tennis teams make short work into finals

Indonesian tennis teams make short work into finals BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): The Indonesian men's and women's tennis teams smashed their way into the finals of the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/JICA helps pedicab drivers

JICA helps pedicab drivers UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: At least 300 families of pedicab drivers gained assistance from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, Antara reported.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Protests kick up storm in karate competition

Protests kick up storm in karate competition BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Protests marred the karate competition at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Monday, as the infuriated Indonesian squad saw its winning ways brought to a rude halt.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Flying is dangerous in America

Flying is dangerous in America The recent death of John F. Kennedy Jr reminds me of a similar accident two years ago when musician John Denver was tragically killed near Los Angeles. Both men were flying their own planes.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Richard takes Indonesia's first gold in the pool

Richard takes Indonesia's first gold in the poolBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia won its first gold in the pool thanks to veteran Richard Sam Bera on the second day of the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/School grading systems

School grading systems Pastor S. on July 18 told his congregation that a university teacher had told his students: "I never give 10 as the highest mark, because it is reserved for God, nine is for my wife, so the highest mark I give you is eight.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/No bribes found in city-owned firms: Kahfi

No bribes found in city-owned firms: Kahfi JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor of Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi insisted on Monday that the city's Reform Team, that he chaired, had not had any reports of alleged bribery by city owned firms to auditors of the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP).
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15

Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 6,840.00Austrian schilling 1 530.63Australian dollar 1 4,449.42Belgian franc 1 181.00Canadian dollar 1 4,547.57Swiss franc 1 4,570.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesia nears double feat in badminton events

Indonesia nears double feat in badminton events BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia moved a step closer to a double gold medal in the badminton team event at the 20th Southeast Asian Games on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Vast mangrove area severely damaged

Vast mangrove area severely damaged PALU, Central Sulawesi: Around 16,000 hectares of mangroves in Central Sulawesi have been severely damaged over the past 10 years due to rampant use of the trees for charcoal production or building fish ponds, Antara reported on Sunday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Rival factions sign accord for campaign

Rival factions sign accord for campaign DILI, East Timor (JP): Rival factions in East Timor on Monday signed a 27-point code of conduct banning violence and intimidation in the campaign ahead of the Aug. 30 self- determination direct ballot.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Slow computer irks motorcyclist

Slow computer irks motorcyclist I went to Taman Anggrek Mall riding my motorcycle instead of driving a car, hoping to save time because that way, usually, I don't have to queue and look for a parking spot.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Two people killed in latest Aceh violence

Two people killed in latest Aceh violence JAKARTA (JP): At least two people were killed, and 14 are missing after a weekend attack on a logging camp in the troubled province of Aceh, Antara reported on Monday.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/President orders quick action to stop forest fires

President orders quick action to stop forest fires JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie on Monday ordered immediate action to stop forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, warning the country against a repeat of the 1997 fires.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Forces Of Nature 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Idle Hands 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Mod Squad 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Afterglow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 King Cobra ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Irianese living in fear, says rights commission

Irianese living in fear, says rights commission JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Members of the National Commission on Human Rights concluded from their visit here the Irianese lived in fear.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 9, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Four scavengers die in accident

Four scavengers die in accident MEDAN: Four men collecting iron scraps in an old school building in Ramunia village in Pantai Labu district were killed when the building's walls collapsed on them. Five other people were severely injured in the accident in the North Sumatra regency of Deli Serdang.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Thailand moves to top in SEA Games

Thailand moves to top in SEA GamesBy Primastuti Handayani and Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Thailand left Indonesia in its wake on the second day of the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Monday, dominating the swimming events to lead the overall medal tally with 19 golds.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Megawati has supporters

Megawati has supporters I read with interest Sungkowo Sokawera's letter Who supports Megawati, published in The Jakarta post on Aug. 6, 1999.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Bank employees protest in Bandung

Bank employees protest in Bandung BANDUNG: About 400 employees of the Bandung branch of Danamon Bank protested against the Central bank and government's policy regarding the takeover of the bank.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/INACA urges government to take immediate action on fires

INACA urges government to take immediate action on fires JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) called on the government on Monday to immediately deal with the forest fires burning in a number of the country's provinces to avoid a repeat of the haze which disrupted ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Mining company donates gold

Mining company donates gold JAKARTA (JP): After a two year delay, gold mining company PT Kelian Equatorial Mining (KEM) in Kutai regency has donated five kilograms of gold bar for use in the East Kalimantan administration's poverty alleviation programs.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/North Jakarta to have industry centers

North Jakarta to have industry centers JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta mayoralty office has announced plans to set up industry centers for fishery, furniture and dried salted fish in the area.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Sheraton Hotel, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 (Phone: 022 2500303): - Samsara Lounge: violinist, pianist and singer, on Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - SOB: Duff's Band, Monday, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., X-Cite Band, Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/IBRA vows to regain Bank Bali's Rp 546b

IBRA vows to regain Bank Bali's Rp 546b JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn S. Yusuf said on Monday that his organization would do its utmost to recover the Rp 546 billion (US$80 million) payment from Bank Bali to an investment firm.
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 9, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Sierra Leone: A hard peace pill to swallow

Sierra Leone: A hard peace pill to swallowBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan does not like the peace deal in Sierra Leone. "No one can feel happy about a peace obtained on such terms," he wrote late last month. "...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/KPU agrees to restart selection of interest groups

KPU agrees to restart selection of interest groups JAKARTA (JP): A group of around 200 students rallied outside the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Monday, demanding the disbandment of its Team of 15, whose members have been suspected of abusing their authority in the selection of interest ...
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Tue, 10 Aug 1999

JP/Unicef aid for health program

Unicef aid for health program SEMARANG: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) donated Rp 10 billion (about US$1.4 million) for the health improvement of people living in 10 small towns in Central Java, Antara reported.
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