Archive: 8 January 1995
24 articles found
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
World Premier moves Chequers every which way
World Premier moves Chequers every which way By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's nightlife is now warmer, cozier and more competitive because of five young rhythm and blues musicians called World Premier.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guess What?
Guess What? Cheers and a standing ovation were not enough for Sarwono Kusumaatmadja to express his gratitude to the former world tennis queen, Martina Navratilova, for giving it her best in an exhibition match against local talent Yayuk Basuki last Wednesday night.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ki Ronggo's legacy: From cricket fighting to gambling
Ki Ronggo's legacy: From cricket fighting to gambling BONDOWOSO, East Java (JP): The Bondowoso regency's coat of arms, two fighting bulls, is very suitable. Bull fighting is inseparable from the lives of this small town's people. Everybody here knows what e duen sape (Madurese for bull fighting) is.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta badly needs modern transit system
Jakarta badly needs modern transit system By Hartoyo Pratiknyo and Rita A. Widiadana Getting around Jakarta can be a headache. It may take two hours for an employee to reach his or her work place and another two to get home in the evening.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Office boy with a 'sarjana' degree
Office boy with a 'sarjana' degree From Suara Karya Through this letter, I would like to ask help from the government or readers who may have a solution to my problem. My name is Rujito, a civil servant, ID No. 130494381.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Natural look is in again this year
Natural look is in again this year JAKARTA (JP): Thinking of trying out a new hair style this year? Johnny Andrean, one of Indonesia's top hair and make up stylists, offers what he believes will be trendy this year in the world of beauty.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Navratilova bids glorious farewell
Navratilova bids glorious farewell By Dwiatmanta JAKARTA (JP): Winning and losing come and go, but wisdom stays forever. It was true wisdom that lead Martina Navratilova to the decision to step down from the glimmering world of tennis while everybody still believes she deserves distinction amid...
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
1994: From tragic accident to magazines' ban
1994: From tragic accident to magazines' ban By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The photographs shown at Antara Photojournalistic Gallery's Flashback 1994, exhibition don't just remind viewers of what happened in 1994.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Public expects better transportation
Public expects better transportation JAKARTA (JP): Will it be a subway or a monorail? This is what the city administration is trying to answer in order to solve the public transportation problem. The transportation system must not only be comfortable, punctual, safe and convenient, but also...
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Children need proper physical exercise
Children need proper physical exercise By Hario Tilarso JAKARTA (JP): Physical activity is a healthy way to happiness of both the young and the old. Adults should follow some general rules when exercising.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh 7:40 TV Series: Vicky The Viking 8:10 Culture Program 8:40 TV Series: Voltron 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Tata Rias 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.m.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
New vehicle steal old charm from Jakarta's transportation
New vehicle steal old charm from Jakarta's transportation Saya mau tamasya; berkeliling-keliling kota; hendak melihat-lihat keramaian yang ada; Saya panggilkan becak; kereta tak berkuda; Becak...becak; Coba bawa saya (I want to travel; around the downtown; to see the gatherings there; I call the...
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Chinese province Fujian's ties to foreign investment
Chinese province Fujian's ties to foreign investment Liao Shaolian looks at one Chinese province's experience with foreign capital inflows Fujian, located in southeast China, was a relatively backward Chinese province before the 1970s.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
A bull's long journey to the fighting arena
A bull's long journey to the fighting arena BONDOWOSO, East Java (JP): Running 40 kilometers twice a week with a 60 kg iron chain is enough to get anything fighting fit. Add to it a few strategically placed hills and that is what the Bondowoso fighting bulls have to go through to train for their...
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Trying to capture all: Politics, corruption, sports
Trying to capture all: Politics, corruption, sports Menunggu Clinton (Waiting for Clinton). The culmination of Indonesian events in 1994 was undoubtedly the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in October.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Express bus is seen as an expensive option
Express bus is seen as an expensive option By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Every report about a new transportation service is like a novel cure to city stress. Jakartan bus passengers indeed appreciate the news, but after a few months most accept the same old routine with only a few grumbles.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Bemo' drivers struggle to survive tight competition
'Bemo' drivers struggle to survive tight competition By Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): Ever ride in a bemo? Do it now while they still exist. In the next few years, the three-wheeled vehicle with facing bench seats in back will disappear from the streets of Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Acute diarrhea knocks Yayuk out
Acute diarrhea knocks Yayuk out JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki lost her dreams of winning her Indonesia Women's Open singles title for a record fourth time as acute diarrhea forced her to retire in yesterday's semifinal battle against Irina Spirlea of Rumania.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Orangutans mark New Year in style
Orangutans mark New Year in style JAKARTA (JP): Who says that New Year's Day is only celebrated by human beings? Of our closest primate relatives, 28 orangutans which live in Jakarta's Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta celebrated the coming of 1995 yesterday in their own style.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia resists corrupt booters
Malaysia resists corrupt booters KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police have moved to restrict the movements of 19 local footballers suspected of rigging matches in the national premier league, officials said yesterday.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Nation's sense of humanitarianism invoked
Nation's sense of humanitarianism invoked JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto, invoking the people's sense of humanitarianism, called yesterday for their wholehearted support for the activities of the Indonesian Red Cross.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rini: An extraordinary craftswoman
Rini: An extraordinary craftswoman By Ananda Moersid JAKARTA (JP): It all started in 1979 when the fingers of a small, gifted woman couldn't stop turning out beautiful bamboo basketry following classic lines while incorporating strange new shapes. Rini Yoeda is no ordinary craftswoman.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ways to reach the bull fights
Ways to reach the bull fights If you are in Bondowoso, you need only spend Rp 400 to reach the "aduan sapi arena" (bull fighting arena). Bondowoso is a cool town with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.
Sun, 08 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Another megabyte for your memory
Another megabyte for your memory JAKARTA (JP): "What kind of life would we live if computers had not been invented ?" a friend of mine wondered. "It would be easy, pleasant and affordable," I answered immediately. Life would have been more pleasant without the so-called smart machine.