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Searching for all articles published on 1999-08-04 ...
49 articles.
Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Hostile groups in East Timor to sign code of conduct DILI, East Timor (JP): Proindependence and prointegration groups here are set to sign a campaign code of conduct for the Aug. 30 popular consultation.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Experts needed for development PADANG, West Sumatra: The country needs at least 250 researchers in the fields of health, agriculture, plantation, marine, forestry and the environment in a bid to speed up the development process, an expert said.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

No closure yet in 1998 Biak shooting JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights dismissed suggestions the government ask independent international investigators to probe the July 6, 1998 military shooting in the Irian Jaya town of Biak, Antara reported.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 3, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Gay men tell of the joy and pain of marriageBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Still nights had a way of nursing an old, aching hunger in Ruly.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Acehnese stock up before mass strike JAKARTA (JP): Acehnese packed shops and market places on the eve of a mass strike planned for Wednesday and Thursday to protest military violence in the troubled province, witnesses and local journalists said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Fleeing residents return home BATAM, Riau: Many residents who fled recent armed clashes between members of the Batak and Flores ethnic groups here began returning home as of Tuesday morning, Antara reported.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Cell phone operators warned of possible class action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation (YLKI) has warned cellular telephone operators that they could face a direct or class action if they ignored complaints from the public.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Measles outbreak hits C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Eleven children have died of measles and hundreds more are suffering from the contagious disease in nine regencies across the province, Central Java health chief Sudibyo Juwono said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Public warned about con man BOGOR (JP): Bogor mayor R. Iswara Natanegara has warned the public to be on its guard after an impostor claiming to be from his office swindled officials from at least seven mosques of Rp 2.65 million (US$335).
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Nearly 1,000 bottles of liquor seized JAKARTA (JP): Police and public order officials seized nearly 1,000 bottles of liquor from shops, drink stalls and street vendors located close to high schools in a month-long operation in July, an official said.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Wiranto in media hot seat over Aceh JAKARTA (JP): At the opening of a seminar on state defense on Tuesday, Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Wiranto faced a barrage of questions from the media on the current military policy and the incidents in Aceh.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Edwin confident of medal chances JAKARTA (JP): The name of Edwin Aldrin Mamoribo may not be familiar to sports fans, especially because he plays hockey, a sport only popular among students.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

House asks Tripatra to settle dispute JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged on Tuesday construction company PT Tripatra, a subcontractor of American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, and its employees to settle a six-week strike.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Stunning speech I'm not a follower of Megawati. In fact, I used to think that Megawati, the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), was too quiet. A leader should be more outspoken.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Song 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

ICO Global Communications links up with Excelcomindo DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Subscribers of the London-based satellite mobile communications firm ICO Global Communications can now access the local global system of mobile communciations (GSM) network of PT Excelcomindo Pratama and save 50 percent on ...
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Immigration service fees set for hike JAKARTA (JP): New fees for immigration services will take effect on Aug. 7 following a two-month delay, an official announced on Tuesday.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Cleaner faces jail for stealing Habibie's pens JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to sentence a cleaning service man posted at the Presidential Palace to 14 months in jail for stealing 11 of President B.J. Habibie's pens.Prosecutor Fentje E.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

ASEAN maritime exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the second ASEAN Ports Association Conference & Maritime Exhibition and the 25th annual APA Meeting in Bali from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

In search of a new 'dream team' governmentBy Emil Salim The following article is based on a presentation given at the 36th Leadership Forum seminar on "The Ideal Profile of the New Government", in Jakarta on July 29, 1999, organized by the Center for Corporate Leadership.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Humpuss cancels project JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss business group owned by former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has canceled a plan to open a 300,000-hectare oil palm plantation in Manokwari, Irian Jaya, although the local administration had appropriated land for the ...
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

AGAM chief calls for world attention on Aceh SIGLI, Aceh (JP): Tengku Abdulah Syafi'i, the commander of Angkatan Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (AGAM), the armed wing of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), has said all Acehnese support a separate state and it is therefore not important which group ...
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Club gives players health insurance JAKARTA (JP): Basketball club Mahaka Satria Muda now provides health insurance and scholarships for its members, it was announced on Tuesday.The insurance also covers the family of a player, including the player's spouse and two children.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Expert faults plan to end university subsidy JAKARTA (JP): The government-planned pilot project for autonomy for state universities does not reach the heart of the problem, a researcher said.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Reformist parties urged to share an economic platform JAKARTA (JP): Noted economist Emil Salim urged a trio of major "reformist" political parties on Tuesday to form a common economic platform to help solve the country's economic problems.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Utut and the royal game There has been nothing about the "royal game" in The Jakarta Post. Kompas reported on its front page on Aug.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Court decision favors Hutama Karya against CIBC JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court again saved PT Hutama Karya from closure when it rejected on Tuesday the bankruptcy petition filed by a foreign bank against the state construction company.Presiding Judge I.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Young girls left at toll road gate JAKARTA (JP): Three young girls who were left by a city bus driver at a toll gate at Taman Mini in East Jakarta were reunited with their parents safe and sound thanks to the help of private TPI television station.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Ambon residents flee to Southeast Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Riots that killed 31 people in Ambon, Maluku, last week have caused 3,000 residents to seek shelter in Sulawesi.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on August 3, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Habibie declares poll results valid JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie declared on Tuesday the results of the June 7 general election valid following the General Elections Commission's failure to endorse the poll results, saying a further delay would only disappoint the people.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Sutiyoso ponders plan to scrap Patas buses JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso insisted on Tuesday that he would consider scrapping nonairconditioned express and limited Patas buses for failure to give proper service to passengers.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Soeharto told to avoid trial, return 'fortune' JAKARTA (JP): Violence in Aceh and the investigation into the alleged corruption of former president Soeharto featured prominently in the meeting between leaders of political parties and President B.J. Habibie on Tuesday.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

TNT expands courier business in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Netherlands-based TNT International Express is opening three branch offices in Cikarang, Tangerang and Batam in the next three months in anticipation of the long-term prospects of the fiercely competitive courier service industry.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Garuda increases Aceh flights MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Garuda Indonesia Airways has expanded the flight frequency on its Medan-Banda Aceh service from seven flights to nine flights a week."From now on we will serve two flights a day every Thursday and Saturday," Aryo K.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Three sports named Indonesia's mainstays in medal tally JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chef de mission for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Mochammad Hindarto, named three sports as the backbone in the country's efforts to earn as many gold medals as possible.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Padang media snubs governor PADANG, West Sumatra: Journalists in Padang continued to boycott activities of West Sumatra Governor Dunidja on Tuesday for the fourth consecutive day.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Hockey team aims for silver despite internal disputesBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian hockey team's preparation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam has been marred by controversy, with bitter disputes arising over training partners and venues.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Underdogs' days numbered When this nation decided last year to let the seeds of democracy sweep into the country in their thousands, nobody seemed to foresee that so many opportunistic politicians would also join the feast of freedom.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Haze darkens skies in parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Smoke from forest and plantation fires has begun to darken the skies over some parts of Riau in Sumatra and Kalimantan since the dry season began in July.A slight haze also is reportedly shrouding parts of neighboring Malaysia.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Hotel Wisata aims for 70% occupancy rate JAKARTA (JP): With expectations of a continuing stable political situation, state-owned Hotel Wisata Internasional has set an overall occupancy rate target of 70 percent, its general manager said on Monday.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Bogor youths benefit from worms amid crisis BOGOR (JP): Economic hardships force people from all walks of life to be more creative to survive.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Wismoyo awed by Americans JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar returned here on Tuesday from the United States, where he was granted on Friday an honorary doctorate from the U.S.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: King Cobra 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mod Squad 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Cruel Intentions 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 After Glow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Matrix ...
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Model summoned as witness in alleged porn JAKARTA (JP): Photo model and television star Sarah Azhari testified before police investigators on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into alleged media pornography committed by several magazines and tabloids.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Sjahril vows probe into IBRA scandal JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin reaffirmed on Tuesday the government's blanket guarantee of interbank loans and asserted that no third-party services were needed to claim reimbursement, an allegation at the center of the Bank Bali scandal.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

'Jamu' workers up in arms CILACAP, Central Java: Tension prevailed on Tuesday along the five-kilometer-long road leading to Sampang district when groups of angry workers brandishing sharp weapons set up roadblocks in a bid to protect their factories from government closure.
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Wed, 04 Aug 1999

Novel solution seen for greenbelt construction JAKARTA (JP): The legal problems faced by owners of buildings built illegally in the capital's greenbelt area can be settled with special conditions, a city councilor said.
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