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A Antara EASY TALKS: Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo (center) chats with Minister of Population/Chairman of National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Haryono Suyono (left) and noted Moslem intellectual Abdurrahman Wahid after the opening ceremony of the seminar taking the theme...

Investors invited to produce lube oil in joint venture

Investors invited to produce lube oil in joint venture JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina state oil company is inviting foreign and domestic investors to set up joint ventures to produce synthetic lubricating oil domestically.

Govt penalizes 91 bus companies

Govt penalizes 91 bus companies JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Transportation revealed that it has taken disciplinary action against 91 intercity bus companies whose drivers were found guilty of price gouging during the Idul Fitri holidays.

Education ministry looking for ways to prevent exam cheating

Education ministry looking for ways to prevent exam cheatingJAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture is desperately looking for ways to keep national exam questions a secret, which in the past have been leaked prior to the highly competitive tests.

Every citizen can easily go abroad

Every citizen can easily go abroad JAKARTA (JP): An official from the Ministry of Justice said yesterday that Indonesian citizens who hold regular (green) passports are free to go wherever they like."Indonesian citizens with ordinary passports can go to every country if the embassy of the country...

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[prioritas sesuai urutan]RCTI, Coke-Cola offer Rp 300m JAKARTA (JP): A handsome prize package worth Rp 300 million (about US$140,000) is up for grabs during the World Cup soccer finals.From May 8 to July 20, soccer fans in Indonesia will be eligible to win prizes which include three double VIP...

Indonesia promises to help end U.N. sanctions of Iraq

Indonesia promises to help end U.N. sanctions of Iraq JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has promised to help end economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on Iraq."The President has promised to do whatever possible to equitably resolve the situation through the NAM caucus at the U.N.

Printing group derides government coddling of paper producers

Printing group derides government coddling of paper producers JAKARTA (JP): Paper-based industries yesterday cried for an end to the protectionist policies that benefit pulp and paper producers at the expense of consumers like the publishing industry.

Japan's policy on wood no threat to RI

Japan's policy on wood no threat to RI JAKARTA (JP): Japan's plan to reduce wood imports will not affect Indonesia's wood industry, a business leader believes."We should not be worried about Japan's plan because Indonesia has been able to diversify its markets," Hendro Prastowo, vice chairman of...

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Developers denied permit proposal for some violations

Developers denied permit proposal for some violationsJP/3/ESTATE/0/12 MBDevelopers denied permit proposal for some violations JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudarsono has temporarily suspended various permit proposals from 11 real estate developers in the mayoralty due to violations of a number...

JAKARTA (JP): The Navy will take the fight to pirate activity

JAKARTA (JP): The Navy will take the fight to pirate activity in the western part of the country, says Western Fleet Commander Commodore Arief Kushariadi."There has been no piracy in the western territory in the last two years, but they have been currently flaring up again, especially in waters...

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Campaign Meanwhile, Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave, who is also the PATA's chairman- elect, told reporters yesterday that Indonesia, which has launched a "Visit Indonesia Decade" campaign, is launching an aggressive campaign to attract foreign tourists.

Jababeka's factory buildings sold out

Jababeka's factory buildings sold out JAKARTA (JP): In only three months PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka (KIJ), the owner of Cikarang Industrial Estate (CIE), has succeeded in selling 152 "Three in One" factory buildings, which role a factory, an office and a house into one.

Incentives needed to instill pioneering spirit of Javanese

Incentives needed to instill pioneering spirit of Javanese JAKARTA (JP): Incentives are needed to instill a greater pioneering spirit among the ethnic Javanese population living in Java so they will resettle on other islands, experts say.

BRI gets syndicated loan

BRI gets syndicated loan SINGAPORE (AFP): Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) yesterday obtained a syndicated loan of US$87 million, officials said. "Proceeds from the facility are to finance the bank's general working capital requirements," the statement said.

Private developers urged to cooperate with govt

Private developers urged to cooperate with govt JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Real Estate Developers (REI) has told its members to cooperate with state- owned developers and construct low-cost houses, says chairman Enggartiasto Lukita.

RI to help unite Koreas in PATA

RI to help unite Koreas in PATA SEOUL (JP): Indonesia will help unite North and South Korea in membership of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says.

REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTION

REGULATING MONKEY TRADE GIVES PRIMATES MORE PROTECTIONBy Hanka Kawecka-Lee JAKARTA (JP): Selling monkeys to research institutes and pharmaceutical companies for laboratory testing is a lucrative but very controversial business.

Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways

Malaysia's Mofaz Air ties up with Bangkok Airways KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian aviation firm Mofaz Air, a partner in Malaysia's second international airline, said it had joined with Bangkok Airways to expand its network and also had plans to link up with a Indonesian airline.

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will focus on the development of small and medium-scaled firms and cooperatives through 1998, chairman Aburizal Bakrie says.Aburizal, after meeting with President Soeharto yesterday, said Kadin will help small and medium-scaled...

RI wants Australia to triple investments to US$5 billion

RI wants Australia to triple investments to US$5 billion SYDNEY (AFP): Indonesian Investment Minister Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo yesterday urged Australia to almost triple its investments in his country to US$5 billion.

Cilegon gets international school

Cilegon gets international school CILEGON, West Java (JP): The construction of an international school for the children of expatriates working in the Cilegon area began yesterday.The Cilegon International School (CIS), the first of its kind in the area, is expected to meet the demands of more than...

Police still studying soccer hooliganism

Police still studying soccer hooliganismJAKARTA (JP): Police have yet to identify the motives behind the rowdy acts of hooligans during the national final amateur games at the Senayan stadium Sunday evening, says the city police chief.

Legislators call for a stop to mob violence

Legislators call for a stop to mob violence JAKARTA (JP): Legislators urged the government yesterday to find a solution to stop riots, saying that the enduring and unsolved problems in society are contributing causes to public violence.Maj. Gen.

PSSI meets Rp1 billion from c'ship gate entrance target

PSSI meets Rp1 billion from c'ship gate entrance targetJAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) meet its Rp 1 billion (US$486,000) gate entrance target for the 10-day intercity amateur soccer championship.

SBSI threatens to organize more labor strikes

SBSI threatens to organize more labor strikes JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) threatens to organize more strikes if the government refuses to raise the minimum wages for workers throughout the country.

All witnesses have to testify before the court

All witnesses have to testify before the court JAKARTA (JP): A noted lawyer said yesterday that all those interrogated by government prosecutors in connection with the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$620 million) loan scam at Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) have to testify before the court.

Beng Seng's murder may be plotted by competitor: Police

Beng Seng's murder may be plotted by competitor: Police JAKARTA (JP): The police said yesterday they believe that the four masked men who killed a nightclub owner suspected of running gambling dens in Kota and Macao were sent by the victim's competitor in that Portuguese territory.

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JP/2/Captions A KBRI MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief (sits at left) and fellow Australian minister Simon Crean (sits at right) sign the Memorandum of Understanding on human resources development programs.

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices improved on the Jakarta Stock

JAKARTA (JP): Share prices improved on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday, amid public concerns over riots in Medan, North Sumatra, which has led to attacks on ethnic Chinese."But the recovering market seems to be growing early this week and not affected by such rioting," a broker said.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 19

Where to go in Jakarta, April 19Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Musico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Photo A: Awards JP/bsr POLICE AWARDS: City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochamad Hindarto (left) presents awards to (from right to left) a Metromini driver, a security guard, an unidentified civilian and a police officer.

More haj pilgrims leave the country

More haj pilgrims leave the country JAKARTA (JP): At least 4,571 haj pilgrims left Medan, Ujung Pandang and Dili for Saudi Arabia yesterday in one of the government's largest haj operations. They followed a group that left the same airport over the weekend.

JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has urged

JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno has urged prosecutors, judges and all law enforcement agencies to be on the alert against parties who want to manipulate loops within the legal system for their own interests.

Foreign crossers lead in Lucky Strike Int'l race

Foreign crossers lead in Lucky Strike Int'l race JAKARTA (JP): Unchallenged on the national scene, three leading local crossers were forced to surrender their top billing when they took on foreign rivals in the Lucky Strike international motocross championship concluded on Sunday in Yogyakarta.

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Photo JP/alxJUDGES MEETING: President Soeharto (center) chats with Chief Justice Purwoto Gandasubrata (fifth from left), Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman (fourth from right), and members of the Association of the Indonesian Judges at the State Palace.

Indonesia plans to go nuclear

Indonesia plans to go nuclearBy Stephen Carr _________________________________________________________________ Indonesia's plan to develop up to a dozen nuclear power plants on Java and Bali early in the next century has drawn criticism due to the horrific consequences that could result from a...

Ministers to launch work on ASEAN's economic vision

Ministers to launch work on ASEAN's economic vision KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia's freewheeling economies will launch talks this weekend on devising a comprehensive agenda to speed up economic cooperation and enhance their niche in international trade, a senior official said yesterday.

Inflation has Indonesians converting to dollars

Inflation has Indonesians converting to dollars JAKARTA (JP): High inflation in the first three months of this year has encouraged people to deposit their money in U.S. dollars rather than rupiah to avoid losses from the Indonesian currency depreciation, according to bank executives.

Defendant implicates cop in defamation of Soeharto

Defendant implicates cop in defamation of Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): A student being tried here yesterday for defaming President Soeharto accused a police witness of taking part in the recent student demonstration by chanting strong- worded statements against the government, apparently in an effort to...

Governor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles

Governor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles JP/3/ORGANDAGovernor speaks on permits for public transit vehicles JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced that they will only issue operating licenses to privately-run public transportation companies which are either limited liability...

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JP/3/DKI/0Special treatment for less developed subdistricts JAKARTA (JP): The rehabilitation of less developed subdistricts in the city must be specially designed since their residents are unique by nature, an official said yesterday.

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1. Kadin ---- 48 Metro Medium, 3 lines, 3 cols, l/cKadin moves to develop small, medium scale firms 2. Home --- 28 Helvetica Bold Condensed, 2 lines, 2 coils, l/cDevelopers group backs low-cost housing policy 3.

1st big trade fair held in Myanmar since 1988

1st big trade fair held in Myanmar since 1988 By Dan Thomas YANGON (Reuter): The colorful leather jacket made from barking deer hide and snakeskin was definitely more Mandalay than Milan. Red and brown blotches on a light tan coat fringed in rough green and black boa constrictor skin may not be...

The riot in Medan

The riot in Medan The recent workers' riot to demand an increase in the minimum wage in Medan, North Sumatra, has left one person dead, dozens of others injured and over 100 shops and scores of motorized vehicles damaged.In evaluating the situation, the Bukit Barisan Military Commander, Maj. Gen. A.

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JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoW. Java starts anticrime drive BANDUNG: West Java Military Commander Maj. Gen. Muzani Syukur said yesterday that all security officers and social groups here have pledged to help fight crime.

Pramuka island residents feel a bitch of misery

Pramuka island residents feel a bitch of misery< Text and photo By Rudi Madanir -- 10 pts MetrolightPRAMUKA ISLAND (JP): How does it feel to be born poor and spend the rest of your life being poor? Amiadi and Asmara, a couple living on Panggang Island of the Seribu Islands, are so poor they...

NGO continues fight against nuclear power plant

NGO continues fight against nuclear power plantBy Zane T. Redman JAKARTA (JP): Is nuclear power a viable and safe energy alternative for Indonesia? Some people think the answer is an unequivocal no.The 26th of this month will mark the eight anniversary of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the...

Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's office

Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's officeJP/3/Bolon/0Police hand over Tampubolon dossiers to prosecutor's office JAKARTA (JP): Police delivered their dossiers on the four men accused of killing General Tampubolon to the district prosecutors' office yesterday.