Archive: 8 October 1995
21 articles found
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Money means many things to collectors
Money means many things to collectors Katalog Uang Kertas Nusantara 1995 (Catalog of the Banknotes of the Indonesian Archipelago 1995) Compiled by Lo Khing Kiong, et al Published by Astra Mitreka, Surabaya 265 pages JAKARTA (JP): The launching of the new Rp 50,000 and Rp 20,000 banknotes on Aug.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
The headache of a wrong number
The headache of a wrong number JAKARTA (JP): Dialing a phone number in Jakarta often ends in frustration and can also end up in a conversation with someone you don't know. One morning a neighbor of mine had to rush to answer the phone at 5:30 a.m. when she was still in the bathroom.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Always Traveling' exhibit by Dutch architects
'Always Traveling' exhibit by Dutch architects By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): While composers and choreographers discussed the issue of multiculturalism at Art Summit 1995 between Sept. 27 and 28, an exhibition held at the Erasmus Huis in Jakarta quietly addressed the diversity of architecture in...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake kills over 70 in Jambi
Earthquake kills over 70 in Jambi JAKARTA (JP): At least 70 people were killed following a powerful earthquake that struck Kerinci, a regency in the western part of Jambi province shortly after 1 a.m. yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Four arrested for roles in brutal Ciracas killing
Four arrested for roles in brutal Ciracas killing JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested a 47-year-old man along with his teenage son and two nephews for their alleged roles in the brutal killing of a housewife and her three children in Ciracas, East Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
China maintains supremacy in Asian shooting tourney
China maintains supremacy in Asian shooting tourney JAKARTA (JP): Xiau Jun inspired China's golden triple as the defending champion team prepared a victory celebration at the eighth Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Spa article
Spa article About a month after my article on Bali spas was printed in The Jakarta Post (Aug. 13, 1995), Nusa Dua Spa called me about a correction for the story. The traditional herb factory which cooperated with the spa is not Mustika Ratu, but Sari Ayu of Martha Tilaar.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Olympic ambition a rocky road for Indonesian athlete
Olympic ambition a rocky road for Indonesian athlete By David Chung SABAE, Japan (Kyodo): In his native Indonesia, his Moslem countrymen bow down for prayer five times a day. But when Jonathan Sianturi takes to the floor at a gymnastics competition, he prays six times -- once for each apparatus.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia to close off nuclear option?
Southeast Asia to close off nuclear option? Mazen Nagi examines Southeast Asia's moves towards the implementation of a nuclear weapons free zone. The first step to a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) would be the declaration of a "Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone", one of the...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Frivolous fashions dominate Femina competition
Frivolous fashions dominate Femina competition Text and photos by Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Fashion is either good taste, bad taste, or no taste," said Singaporean designer Thomas Wee at the 1995 Lomba Perancang Mode, or Fashion Designer Competition.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Madurese carvings span five admirable centuries
Madurese carvings span five admirable centuries Text and photo by Putu Wirata MADURA, East Java (JP): Madura, a small island off East Java, now in the throes of development fever as support poles are driven into the ground for the Surabaya-Madura bridge, is gearing up for industrialization.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Scottish band's show comes up 'Wet Wet Wet' all over
Scottish band's show comes up 'Wet Wet Wet' all over By Meydiatama Soerjadiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Wet Wet Wet was the band, wet was the weather but dry was the show. Though their musicianship was impressive and their songs pleasant, their show lacked much of the persona which has escalated the group...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
LBH faces litmus test of democracy
LBH faces litmus test of democracy By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): It is always easier to say something than to actually do it. The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which continually underlines the need for democracy, is facing strong criticism for being "undemocratic".
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Guess What?
Guess What? Top model Vera Kinan is expecting a baby boy. Vera, who is now eight months into pregnancy, told The Jakarta Post at the grand opening of Anaturale gift shop in Kemang, South Jakarta last week, that she has prepared a room for the baby due late this month.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rafflesia Arnoldi
Rafflesia Arnoldi I looked in vain for a correction concerning the pictures accompanying the Oct. 3 environment feature. These pictures were of an Amorphophallus in Kebun Raya Bogor. I saw it some years ago.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Magic Johnson tour hits snag
Magic Johnson tour hits snag MANILA (Reuter): Earvin "Magic" Johnson's plans to play basketball in the Philippines hit a snag after immigration authorities said he must secure a permit before being allowed into Manila, officials said yesterday.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Children's Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Make-up 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45 p.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Istiqlal festival reflects nation's adherence to religious values
Istiqlal festival reflects nation's adherence to religious values Text and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is still in a festive mood. In August the nation held exuberant celebrations to mark its golden anniversary, which fell on Aug. 17.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Free and active foreign policy
Free and active foreign policy With reference to your news item on page two of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 5, 1995, entitled, "free and active foreign policy no longer relevant", I would like to make the following comment: All academics aside, for a person who keenly observes the happenings of the...
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
The magic power of precious stones
The magic power of precious stones By Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): From theologians to trash collectors share a belief in the magic power of certain precious stones. Indonesians wear various stones in their rings, bracelets, earrings, belts, brooches and tie clips.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Driving in Jakarta easy compared to outside city
Driving in Jakarta easy compared to outside city By June Frances JAKARTA (JP): This is Asia and early last year I was new to it. From a perch above the Selamat Datang statue in Central Jakarta, I watched the cars wind around and round, maybe eight deep where only four lanes were marked.