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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Donations to political parties

Donations to political parties This is in reference to Berita Pajak on July 1, 1999, concerning the imposition of a tax on aid or donations to political parties.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/The lessons from a 'war of values'

The lessons from a 'war of values'By Cornelio Sommaruga GENEVA: Perhaps you have noticed, as I have, that hardly a day goes by without some aspect of humanitarian work being mentioned on radio and television news broadcasts, without a red cross or red crescent -- or the representative of a ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Marselli Sumarno a storyteller by trade

Marselli Sumarno a storyteller by tradeBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): As Marselli Sumarno faced the reporters and film critics from various local media, he said: "I've been in your place before, but I am a creator now.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Mother charges son with TV theft

Mother charges son with TV theft JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old man accused of stealing his widowed mother's television set was freed from all charges after the housewife decided to drop the case during the first hearing at West Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Local airlines hit by fuel hike: INACA

Local airlines hit by fuel hike: INACA JAKARTA (JP): The recent move of state oil and gas company Pertamina to raise the price of aviation fuel will further damage the country's ailing airline industry, according to the Indonesian Association of National Air Carriers (INACA).
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Asabri scandal involves generals, businessman

Asabri scandal involves generals, businessman JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives are investigating an alleged Rp 410 billion (US$55.4 million) insurance fraud at the military and police insurer which suspectedly involved three generals and a businessman, an officer said on Thursday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Supreme Court prepares bill on contempt of court

Supreme Court prepares bill on contempt of court JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is preparing a contempt of court bill which would protect judges from abusive actions and words in the courtroom.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Helmet thief caught red-handed

Helmet thief caught red-handed DENPASAR, Bali: A man was caught red-handed stealing a helmet from police in the eastern parking lot of Bali Police Headquarters on Wednesday.The suspect, identified as law student Nyoman Suropati, 27, claimed he was there to process some documents.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Five people queried over on-the-job death

Five people queried over on-the-job death TANGERANG (JP): Police have questioned at least five people after a 20-year-old textile worker was crushed to death when her hair became entangled in machinery.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/The killing goes on

The killing goes on Having gone to war to protect Kosovo Albanians from Serb persecution, NATO is now trying to protect Serbs there from Albanian persecution, but it is an uphill task.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/New approach must be adopted for healthier largest cities

New approach must be adopted for healthier largest cities JAKARTA (JP): Experts say a huge budget is not always necessary to overcome health problems in large cities. They say maximizing the potential of local resources could lead to healthier cities.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/I'm just a normal person: Habibie

I'm just a normal person: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): Facing widespread speculation over his links with the Bank Bali scandal, that may severely damage his chance at the next presidency, President B.J. Habibie strove to project a message that he was just one of the people.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Lost in a haze: Asian century goes up in smoke

Lost in a haze: Asian century goes up in smokeBy Christopher Lingle HONG KONG (JP): The debate over the relevance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a force for regional cohesion continues.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Persija field to be developed

Persija field to be developed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has invited investors to develop the poorly managed Jakarta Soccer Club's (Persija) field in Menteng, Central Jakarta, into a better stadium with an underground business center.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Quite revolution in Southeast Asia

Quite revolution in Southeast Asia The following is based on an address presented by Deputy Foreign Minister of Thailand Sukhumbhand Paribatra at the seminar on "The 1999 Indonesian Elections: Lessons Learnt and Challenges to Consolidate the Transition" organized by the International Institute ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Fresh violence erupts in Maluku's Piru

Fresh violence erupts in Maluku's Piru JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of houses were set on fire on Thursday in fresh clashes between Muslims and Christians in the West Seram town of Piru, some 70 kilometers north of the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon, Antara reported.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Pathetic state of the country

Pathetic state of the country A young cleaner working at the Palace and earning a meager Rp 82,500 per month, which is far below the official minimum wage, stole 11 pens from the President's office. He was quickly tried and sentenced to 10 months in jail.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Police arrest another Ramayana bombing suspect

Police arrest another Ramayana bombing suspect JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the January bombing of the Ramayana department store on Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta, an officer said on Wednesday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/PNG wants ties with Jayapura

PNG wants ties with Jayapura JAKARTA (JP): The Port Moresby administration has proposed a sister-city arrangement with Jayapura, Irian Jaya, to promote trade and business ties.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Soeharto returns home after 6 days in hospital

Soeharto returns home after 6 days in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto on Thursday returned home after six days of treatment at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta for intestinal bleeding.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Auditing the auditors

Auditing the auditors Auditors have a crucial role in enhancing the integrity of the disclosure process, one of the pillars of good corporate governance. But the integrity, honesty and objectivity of Indonesian public accountants appears to be suspect.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Officials urge KONI to focus on sports offering many golds

Officials urge KONI to focus on sports offering many golds JAKARTA (JP): Sports officials urged the National Sports Council (KONI) to pay more attention to sports development in multisport events of track and field, swimming, shooting and gymnastics, which offer a large amount of gold medals.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Habibie's unappreciated address

Habibie's unappreciated address Why is the public indifferent to the President's recent state- of-the-nation speech? Most probably because there is a gap between the priorities Habibie and the people in his immediate surroundings are setting and the actual problems that are occupying people's ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Telkomsel responds

Telkomsel responds I refer to the letter Adventures with kartu Halo by Mr. Santoso N. in The Jakarta Post of July 26, 1999. We are grateful for your challenging input and we also want to show our appreciation for your loyalty and trust in using our Telkomsel GSM services for three years.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Prince Philip gaffes

Prince Philip gaffes Other families have daft old men who are a constant source of embarrassment. But the Windsors' one is turning into a particularly unsavory example of the breed.We have tolerated Prince Philip's countless gaffes over the years because he is the queen's husband.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Angkasa Pura II doubtful about profit target

Angkasa Pura II doubtful about profit target JAKARTA (JP): PT Angkasa Pura II, the country's main airport operator, might not be able to meet this year's pretax profit target of Rp 500 billion (about US$70 million) due to the strengthening of the rupiah against the U.S.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/KPU allocates most interest group seats

KPU allocates most interest group seats JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) completed on Thursday its task of appointing representatives of various groups in society to the 65-seat Interest Group faction at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Indosteel eyes garment export

Indosteel eyes garment export JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Indosteel will establish an export-oriented garment factory in Purwakarta, West Java, with investment of US$20 million, of which $7 million will be equity financing, the company said here on Thursday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 19, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Akbar concedes fissures in Golkar Party

Akbar concedes fissures in Golkar Party JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Thursday he suspected members of the party's inner circle of spreading dissension in a bid to topple him.Akbar was commenting on a letter dated Aug.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/The Hunt for the Marcos' hidden wealth continues

The Hunt for the Marcos' hidden wealth continuesBy Jamil Maidan Flores This is the last of a four-part series.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/School wall kills one, injures another

School wall kills one, injures another JAKARTA (JP): An elementary school student died, while another was rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital for surgery, after a wall around their school yard in Bekasi collapsed on top of them on Thursday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/UNAMET urges anti-weapon measures

UNAMET urges anti-weapon measures JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) called on Thursday for Indonesian police to arrest anyone found with weapons outside designated cantonment areas.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, Aug. 20, 1999)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, Aug. 20, 1999)Hollywood KC The Mummy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Entrapment 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Living Out Loud 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Thick As Thieves 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Thrills and spills at bartending championship

Thrills and spills at bartending championshipBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): The crowd cheered and the drinks flew. Bottles of tequila and vodka spun through the air, and ice cubes and pieces of lime performed triple somersaults. The music pumped and the bartenders juggled glasses.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Govt asked to screen pesticide importers

Govt asked to screen pesticide importers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Crop Protection Industry Association (AIPTI) urged the government to screen potential importers of pesticides and pesticide formulas.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/RI wants win in ASEAN swim meet

RI wants win in ASEAN swim meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia aims to grab the overall title in the fourth Southeast Asian Students Swimming Championships in the Senayan swimming pool from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25.The Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) official in charge of technical committee, Gerald P.
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Fri, 20 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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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/House grills top finance, monetary men

House grills top finance, monetary men JAKARTA (JP): Banking authorities steadfastly refused to meet demands made by the House of Representatives during a heated debate on Thursday to disclose the names of government leaders allegedly involved in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Hasan appointed boss of new futures exchange

Hasan appointed boss of new futures exchange JAKARTA (JP): Former Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) boss Hasan Zein Mahmud was elected on Thursday as president of the newly established Indonesia Futures Exchange (IFEX).
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 19, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Councilors insist on debt allowance

Councilors insist on debt allowance JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing council members demanded on Thursday that the city administration grant them severance payments to cover their debts at city-owned Bank DKI.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/House to deliberate state security bill

House to deliberate state security bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Thursday to deliberate the widely criticized bills on state security and on a civilian militia, despite public calls that it drop the Ministry of Defense-sponsored documents.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Yen's surge cuts Japanese profits

Yen's surge cuts Japanese profitsBy Rory McCarthy TOKYO (AFP): The steady surge in the yen has already starting eating into profits at Japan's biggest companies and threatens to hold back the chances of a swift economic recovery, analysts said Thursday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Borrower's relatives mob Dutch expatriate

Borrower's relatives mob Dutch expatriate JAKARTA (JP): A Dutch citizen was rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital after he was mobbed by a group of men on Thursday.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesian foreign exchange reserves fall to $16 billion

Indonesian foreign exchange reserves fall to $16 billion JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves fell US$201.4 million to $16 billion as of Aug. 13.Bank Indonesia announced in its latest weekly report that the drop was due to foreign debt payments.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/More violence in Aceh as DPR debates autonomy bill

More violence in Aceh as DPR debates autonomy bill JAKARTA (JP): The government and the House of Representatives responded to demands for justice by Acehnese by launching on Thursday the reading of a bill that would accord the troubled province special treatment and autonomy."With the document ...
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Walhi sues president over failed project

Walhi sues president over failed project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) has filed a lawsuit against President B.J. Habibie over a failed government project to develop one million hectares of peat land in Central Kalimantan.
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Official says no inmates escaped

Official says no inmates escaped PADANG, West Sumatra: Head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Justice, Soemoeljo, denied reports that 20 prisoners escaped when the Muaro Penitentiary here was set on fire on Wednesday."No one escaped. Media reports that there are 20 fugitives are wrong ..
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999

JP/Ministers implicated in Bank Bali scandal

Ministers implicated in Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the front-runner in the June elections, accused on Thursday one of President B.J.
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