Archive: 22 December 1996
23 articles found
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
ASEAN, India cooperate
ASEAN, India cooperate NEW DELHI (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said here yesterday that the seven-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India could prove to be a boon for each other.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Sulistyo beats Bonit for third best
Sulistyo beats Bonit for third best JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Davis Cup player Sulistyo Wibowo beat Bonit Wiryawan at the 1996 BNI Indonesia Masters at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel yesterday.Sulistyo, who teamed up with Bonit in the Davis Cup tie against Chinese Taipei in September, won...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
The role of transport in regional economies
The role of transport in regional economiesBy Robert N. Schwartz SINGAPORE: A prevalent school of thought argues that in order for the countries of Southeast Asia to attract foreign direct investment, transportation and transport infrastructure must play a vital and leading role.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Pope encourages Belo to continue peace efforts
Pope encourages Belo to continue peace efforts ROME (Agencies): Pope John Paul is encouraging Nobel peace laureate Bishop Carlos Belo to continue his work promoting peace in East Timor, Reuters said."Congratulations on the Nobel Prize.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Future of TV industry may rely on 'sinetron'
Future of TV industry may rely on 'sinetron'By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The annual Indonesian Film Festival was scrapped in 1993 in response to the national film industry's decline in recent years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Breakdown of city forest areas in Jakarta (1992-1997)
Breakdown of city forest areas in Jakarta (1992-1997) --------------------------------------------------- Locations Target area/trees ---------------------------- 1992-1995 1995-1997 --------------------------------------------------- Central Jakarta - former Kemayoran 12 hectares 40.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Three cultural traditions woven into one wedding
Three cultural traditions woven into one weddingText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, home to more than 300 ethnic groups, has many ways to celebrate a wedding. Western-style wedding ceremonies are still unusual as most couples prefer to follow the customs of their respective ethnic...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Cost of circumcision
Cost of circumcision On Nov. 24, 1996, I had my newly born son circumcised at Pondok Indah Hospital. I imagined the charges would be approximately Rp 250,000.I was shocked on leaving the hospital to find the doctor concerned had charged Rp 750,000. In my opinion, this is an extortionate price.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
ARF not seen as answer to regional security problems
ARF not seen as answer to regional security problems The ASEAN Regional Forum, Adelphi Paper 302 Michael Leifer Oxford: Oxford University Press for the International Institute for Strategic Studies, 1996, 65 pages SINGAPORE: Events like the cross-strait tension between China and Taiwan, the hiccup...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Pele sacks ministry staff
Pele sacks ministry staff BRASILIA (Reuter): Pele has dismissed 12 employees at his Brazilian sports ministry on suspicion of corruption."It's a great shame that this had to happen, especially during the holiday season but I believe I came here to do an honest job and defend as much as I can...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
The once-a-year festival is coming
The once-a-year festival is coming JAKARTA (JP): That time of the year again... hunting for cards to send to nearest, dearest and whoever comes in between. I don't do this anymore -- haven't for a long time -- ever since I discovered that it does run to expenses.
Sun, 22 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 Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 11:30...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Zhang meets Kang at Asian Matchplay
Zhang meets Kang at Asian Matchplay JAKARTA (JP): Zhang Lian-wei of China is to meet Kang Wook- soon of South Korea in the Volvo Asian Matchplay final at the Emeralda Golf and Country Club after overcoming their semifinals contenders yesterday.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Goh wants to keep post
Goh wants to keep post SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, widely expected to win a strong mandate at upcoming polls, indicated in remarks published yesterday that he plans to remain at the helm for the next 10 years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
SEAG organizers urged to stage a modest event
SEAG organizers urged to stage a modest event JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman urged SEA Games organizers yesterday to stage the biennial event modestly."They don't have to force the public to pay for the over calculated budget to host the event," he said.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Royal Balinese wedding attracts tourists
Royal Balinese wedding attracts touristsText and photos by Oka Budhi Yogaswara UBUD, Bali (JP): A royal Balinese wedding here last month attracted hundreds of tourists to this resort island.Tjokorda Ngurah Suyadnya, 25, and Tjokorda Istri Indira Shanti, 22, were married last month at the residence...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
'Jurnal Perempuan' exposes gender issues
'Jurnal Perempuan' exposes gender issues Jakarta (JP): A woman's work is never done, so says the cliche.Yet, as the new triannual journal Jurnal Perempuan (Women's Journal) illustrates, the saying is no cliche.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Poems read in celebration of Women's Day
Poems read in celebration of Women's DayBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): When the first women's congress was held in December 1928, the objective was primarily to join forces for the women's cause, i.e. the position of women in matrimony and education.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
What they say about the city regreening program
What they say about the city regreening program JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's regreening program -- dubbed the One Million Tree Movement -- is still going on. It is not an instant job. Authorities say beautiful public parks and urban forests will not be seen for at least another five years.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Expert suggests educating before planting
Expert suggests educating before plantingBy A. Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto launched the so-called Gerakan Sejuta Pohon (One Million Tree Movement) as part of the nation's regreening program.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Regreening helps city breathe easier
Regreening helps city breathe easier Along with the country's other major cities, Jakarta has been taking part in the Gerakan Sejuta Pohon (One Million Tree Movement). Since 1993, when the National Regreening Movement was launched by President Soeharto, some areas in the capital have been made...
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Women's Day should remind us of the sacrifices made
Women's Day should remind us of the sacrifices madeBy Sri Wahyuni In conjunction with today's commemoration of Women's Day, The Jakarta Post presents a series of articles on this page and page 14. JAKARTA (JP): Women have been overpowered by men for ages, kept like accessories in golden cages.
Sun, 22 Dec 1996
Rp 1b for regent's re-election?
Rp 1b for regent's re-election?From MerdekaA regent is willing to give Rp 1 billion to a psychic to see if he will be reelected. When I read the news item on this I was perplexed. It was almost unbelievable.