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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Communal clash kills one

Communal clash kills one PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Tension weighed heavily on parts of the city Wednesday after two groups of people of different ethnic origins clashed near Kapuas bridge, leaving a man killed and three others injured.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Suharmanto turns used cans into sculptures

Suharmanto turns used cans into sculpturesBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Nobody likes used cans, especially if they are waste. Besides, this kind of waste do not decay easily.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/U.S. embassy in Jakarta gets attack threat

U.S. embassy in Jakarta gets attack threat JAKARTA (JP): The public services section of the U.S. embassy here will be closed for the rest of the week after "credible information" was received of a possible attack, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Alta Moda moves to help Bali become major fashion center

Alta Moda moves to help Bali become major fashion centerText by I Wayan Juniarta, photos by Murdani Usman DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali's dream to be one of the country's major fashion centers may soon be realized with the opening of Alta Moda fashion house in Denpasar.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Muladi: Gus Dur has little legal knowledge

Muladi: Gus Dur has little legal knowledge SEMARANG (JP): President Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid's order to delay legal proceedings against three of the country's most indebted businessmen just demonstrates the President's insufficient knowledge of the law, says newly-appointed justice Muladi.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Master magician

Master magician It looks so easy for a magician to make a live rabbit appear or disappear before the audience's eyes.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Maluke tense again as 7 killed in violence

Maluke tense again as 7 killed in violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): Tension has escalated in several areas in Maluku province over the last two days following renewed violence that left seven people killed and 17 houses burned on Tuesday.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Deniek to display 'Orang Biasa'

Deniek to display 'Orang Biasa' JAKARTA (JP): Deniek G. Sunarya, one of the country's prominent commercial photographers, will exhibit 120 of his works which feature the common people and their daily life in a month- long exhibition beginning next month at Cahya photo gallery in Kemang, South ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/It's Gus Dur's call

It's Gus Dur's call More and more leading reformist figures who were among the most ardent supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid are now distancing themselves from the man whom they considered a year ago as the nation's best hope to lead Indonesia on the reform path and out of the present ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/PKB official labels Sjahrir Soeharto lackey

PKB official labels Sjahrir Soeharto lackey JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) has accused noted economist Sjahrir of acting in the interests of former president Soeharto when he called on President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday to stand down for failing to pursue the reform agenda.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/OPIC rejects government's proposal on US$290m claim

OPIC rejects government's proposal on US$290m claim JAKARTA (JP): Overseas Private Investment Corps. (OPIC), an insurance arm of the U.S.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Soeharto trial

Soeharto trialFrom Republika"The trial of the former president Soeharto will commence after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Meeting. The relevant dossier has been handed over by the prosecutor's office to the South Jakarta District Court," (Republika, Aug. 10).

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Seven killed in truck accident

Seven killed in truck accident MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least seven people died when a truck carrying local traders overturned after colliding with a motorcycle on the highway to Labuhan Baru regency, Antara reported on Tuesday.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition The Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Lingkar Becik Gallery, Jl. Raya Celuk, in Celuk village, Sukawati, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 295411), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Nov. 5.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Plywood exports bring Indonesia $1,26b

Plywood exports bring Indonesia $1,26b JAKARTA (JP): The volume of Indonesia's plywood exports totaled 3.61 million cubic meters in the first six months of this year, according to the Indonesian Plywood Producers Association.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Andrean seventh in World C'ships

Andrean seventh in World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Master (MP) Andrean Susilodinata, 10, recorded the best result among his teammates in the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/2-year sentence sought for drug supplier

2-year sentence sought for drug supplier JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded a two-year jail term on Tuesday for drug defendant Rizal Indra Kresna, 36, who allegedly provided comedian Doyok Sudharmaji with the drugs which led to his arrest.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/An open letter to Clinton

An open letter to Clinton Mr. President, the United States of America is the most God- blessed country on earth and its people have proven themselves to be very generous and compassionate.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Sunday book review

Sunday book review A book reviewer who can get to the core of a writer's meaning and present that compellingly to readers, is a writer's treasured friend. The authors of Pengalaman Perempuan: Pergulatan Lintas Agama have such a friend in Harry Bhaskara, who reviewed their book on Oct.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Bimantoro to see officers in Bosnia

Bimantoro to see officers in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Chief of National Police Gen. Surojo Bimantoro is scheduled to visit Indonesian police officers who joined the United Nations mission in Bosnia early next month.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Budi and George reach Danish Open third round

Budi and George reach Danish Open third round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Budi Santoso, world ranked 32, reached the third round of the US$250,000 Danish Open at Farum Arena in Copenhagen Wednesday after easily overcoming Tjitte Weistra of the Netherlands 15-4, 15-4 on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Update looks at unusual scenarios

Update looks at unusual scenariosBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Pessimism and optimism aside, Indonesia's economy is on the mend.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Bring It On 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 MVP 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shaft ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/West Papua: Will it become the next East Timor for Indonesia?

West Papua: Will it become the next East Timor for Indonesia?By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The biggest single taxpayer in Indonesia is the U.S. firm Freeport McMoran. The money comes mostly from its Grasberg mine in the mountains of West Papua, which sits on the largest gold deposit in the world.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Yogyakarta's arts students win the Nokia Art Awards

Yogyakarta's arts students win the Nokia Art Awards JAKARTA (JP): Five students of the Yogyakarta Arts Institute (ISI Yogyakarta) were named winners of the Nokia Art Awards for Indonesia yesterday and will represent the country in the coming Asia-Pacific Nokia Art 2000 in Korea next January.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Western Java hit by major earthquake

Western Java hit by major earthquake JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale on Wednesday afternoon jolted most of the western part of the island of Java, including the capital Jakarta, sending people running in panic from homes, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Asia Defense Pact the last resort, says Mahfud

Asia Defense Pact the last resort, says Mahfud JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said on Tuesday that the planned establishment of an Asia Defense Pact should be understood as a last resort if foreign countries continuously put political pressure and economic embargoes on Indonesia.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/World asked to help save Indonesia's coral reefs

World asked to help save Indonesia's coral reefs NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the international community on Wednesday to help save the nation's coral reefs through concrete but nonbinding assistance.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Neo-Iconography and artists' creative freedom

Neo-Iconography and artists' creative freedomBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Last September, residents of Lodtunduh village in Ubud protested a performance by Made Wianta, who put on a happening art piece titled Jalan (The Road).

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Fire razes Pondok Gede shopping center

Fire razes Pondok Gede shopping center JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed a three-story shopping center on Jl. Raya Pondok Gede in East Jakarta on Wednesday.The fire left the building totally ruined, but no causalities were reported in the incident.The fire started at around 5:30 a.m.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Ice hockey tour starts Thursday

Ice hockey tour starts Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Better known as a tropical country, Indonesia will see six local teams competing in a completely novel sport here: ice hockey.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Oct. 24

Rupiah Rates Oct. 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,450.00 9,450.00 8,905.00 8,995.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 24, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Amateur boxer La Paene mulls professional career

Amateur boxer La Paene mulls professional career JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's best amateur boxers, La Paene Masara, said on Monday he would consider a professional boxing career if he did not find a job in the next few months.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Radioactive material containers missing

Radioactive material containers missing JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen containers of harmful radioactive elements have been found missing from the warehouse of state- owned steel company PT Krakatau Steel at Cilegon, West Java, a police officer said on Wednesday.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/BPKPN asks for high pay, luxury cars

BPKPN asks for high pay, luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): No less controversial than its composition, the 25-member State Officials Wealth Audit Agency (BPKPN) has proposed for high salaries and luxury cars for its members, a state official said on Tuesday.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Blood donors have AIDS

Blood donors have AIDS SORONG, Irian Jaya: Three blood donors to the Sorong regency Red Cross have been found suffering from the lethal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), reports said.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Police detain five protesters during anti-Soeharto rally

Police detain five protesters during anti-Soeharto rally JAKARTA (JP): City police detained at least five people during an anti-Soeharto rally which ended in a violent clash between hundreds of protesters and the some 200 police officers near the University of Indonesia in Salemba, Central ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Indonesian foreign policy inconsistent, says expert

Indonesian foreign policy inconsistent, says expert Indonesia recently joined those countries who have condemned Israel for its troops' brutality against Palestinians.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/JITF feels confident to meet debt restructuring target

JITF feels confident to meet debt restructuring target JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) says that it is confident of being able to meet the government's target of restructuring between US$8-10 billion of private sector debt despite the current volatility in the rupiah and ...

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Journalists experiment with colors in paintings

Journalists experiment with colors in paintingsBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): After having thrashed the work of many an artist in the past, six journalists have displayed their own paintings at Gallery Sriyanto.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Gus Dur 'not linked to Bulog scam'

Gus Dur 'not linked to Bulog scam' JAKARTA (JP): Despite the presence of strong evidence, Alip Agung Suwondo, President Abdurrahman Wahid's former masseur, continued to deny that the President was linked to the Rp 35 billion (US$4 million) State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2000

JP/Bank Istimarat, Bank Pelita seek out-of-court deal

Bank Istimarat, Bank Pelita seek out-of-court deal JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court has asked the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and owners of the now defunct Bank Istimarat and Bank Pelita to seek an out-of- court settlement over the agency's charge that the two ...

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