Archive: 15 December 1996
22 articles found
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Bungee jumping boosts tourist industry
Bungee jumping boosts tourist industryBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Bungee jumping, with its roots in the age-old manhood ritual in Vanuatu, entered Indonesia early 1995.Since then, bungee jumping has become a focal point in the country's tourism industry.Andy Bredow of Bali Bungee Co.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
'Halal' labels
'Halal' labelsFrom RepublikaMoslem society has for years recognized halal products only by looking at the word "halal" written on the package. This halal mark is OK, because the Indonesian Council of Ulemas must have examined the products.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
'Buang jong' ritual becomes annual tourism event
'Buang jong' ritual becomes annual tourism event TANJUNG PANDAN, Belitung (JP): Many islands in the Indonesian archipelago have their own legends and ceremonies. Some have similar rituals or tales, many of which are related to the sea.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizeer 8:00 Science Film 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 11:30...
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Parachuting: An opportunity to feel excitement in the sky
Parachuting: An opportunity to feel excitement in the skyBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): People dreamed about flying for centuries before technology made it possible. Although planes have long since demystified flying, people still yearn to drift freely high above earth.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
From tin mining to tourism, Belitung looks the future
From tin mining to tourism, Belitung looks the futureText and photos by I. Christianto TANJUNG PANDAN, Belitung (JP): Belitung was once well known for its tin mines.But tin mining activities on this small island off South Sumatra have declined with the island's shrinking tin deposits.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Jeffer and Susi cruise to World Cup finals
Jeffer and Susi cruise to World Cup finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian rookie Jeffer Rosobin and national badminton queen Susi Susanti cruised to the finals of the Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship winning their semifinals matches here yesterday.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
The joys of moving, or ode to Pak Toha
The joys of moving, or ode to Pak Toha JAKARTA (JP): "Ibu....," I implored quietly (even if you're seething with indignation, you don't shriek at the one from whom you've contracted a modest roof to put your head unde) "the pump isn't working again.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Malaysian government warns NGO forum
Malaysian government warns NGO forum KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government Saturday asked a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to cancel a forum on alleged abuse of police power, warning they would be arrested if they failed to comply.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Jet Skiing finds new enthusiasts in Carita
Jet Skiing finds new enthusiasts in CaritaBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): For jet ski promoters a useful tool might be the Baywatch TV series. Jet-skiing may have been popular with the lifeguards in red for a while, but enthusiasts here only took to the sport three years ago.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Paragliding, a popular pastime and great stress reliever
Paragliding, a popular pastime and great stress relieverBy Kosasih Derajat JAKARTA (JP): If you need to release stress and like open-air sports, you have to try paragliding."Being airborne, I can discharge the stress which has been accumulating for a week," said Marni, a young executive working for...
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
RI shuttlers shine in men's and mixed doubles
RI shuttlers shine in men's and mixed doublesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The Sanyo World Cup Badminton Championship will see two all-Indonesian finals in the men's and mixed doubles finals today at Senayan Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Patients recount their addictions
Patients recount their addictions TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): The lack of love, care and a good home environment often forces children on to the streets where they are introduced to drugs.In many cases they enjoy the drugs because they temporarily ease their pain.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Thrilling sports lure the brave
Thrilling sports lure the brave The holidays are coming and leisure time is at hand. For those executives who like to work hard and play hard, and those students with a little extra money, high-adrenalin sports are gaining in popularity.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Enjoy seashore scenery while parasailing in W. Java
Enjoy seashore scenery while parasailing in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): Would you like to take a glance at the seashore from a birds-eye view? Then why not try parasailing?The offer was made to visitors by Duncan D.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
The fun of white-water rafting on challenging Citarik River
The fun of white-water rafting on challenging Citarik RiverBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): White-water rafting is becoming popular among Indonesians, particularly those who want to escape the routine of daily life while exercising muscles and mind.Rafting was popularized by U.S.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Dancer Ni Cawan recalls her golden days of the 1930s
Dancer Ni Cawan recalls her golden days of the 1930sBy Intan Petersen DENPASAR (JP): The eerie tones of the gamelan and the echo from a nearby temple ceremony filled the air. Tonight was a full moon and the old dancer, Ni Cawan, sat quietly at home.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Plane skids off runway
Plane skids off runway JAKARTA (JP): A light Cassa-212 plane, chartered by the Swedish embassy to carry the bodies of two Swedish tourists, skidded off the runway of El Tari airport in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, after an emergency landing.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
APEC and the economy
APEC and the economyFrom MerdekaKnowing that industries and trade are marking good progress in the Southeast Asian region, it seems to me that countries such as Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore are not particularly enthusiastic about the results of the APEC summits.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Kang Guru radio program wins laurels
Kang Guru radio program wins laurelsBy Greg Clough JAKARTA (JP): Stepping on toes is a good way to improve your English. That is the opinion of Kang Guru from the land of the kangaroo, here in Jakarta to help Indonesians leap the international language barrier.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? People don't usually like bigmouths, except for a few exceptions like former boxing great Mohammad Ali or former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin. People adored them because their deeds matched their words.
Sun, 15 Dec 1996
Rafting body chief gives priority to safety
Rafting body chief gives priority to safetyBy Primastuti Handayani and Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): After having an accident in 1988 she quit whitewater rafting for three years. But now she heads the newly- established Indonesian Whitewater Rafting Federation.