Archive: 11 February 1996
22 articles found
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Dangerous routes bedevil travelers
Dangerous routes bedevil travelers JAKARTA (JP): A recent survey of accident locations labeled some streets and roads dangerous. The cause of the accidents range from the quality of the roads to the absence of traffic signs.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Bali governor annuls beer levy
Bali governor annuls beer levy JAKARTA (JP): Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka has revoked a controversial ruling allowing a private firm to impose a levy on sales of alcoholic drinks.H.S.A. Yussac, a spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs, confirmed that the ruling was revoked on Friday.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
No sex please, this is Bali
No sex please, this is Bali JAKARTA (JP): The regency of Badung, which governs Kuta beach, promised to stamp out the area's illicit sex trade."Bali is not Hollywood," Kompyang R. Swandika, the head of the regency's tourism office, told Antara.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit 7:40 TV Series: Speed Keteers 8:05 Children World: Panggung Gembira Anak 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:15 Make Up 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang...
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Urbanites preparing the trip home for Idul Fitri holidays
Urbanites preparing the trip home for Idul Fitri holidaysBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Mudik again! In a torrent, tens of millions of people from across the country and overseas will simultaneously pour into Java to celebrate Idul Fitri with their families.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Maghrib 6.19 p.m.Monday Imsak 4:29 a.m. Subuh 4.39 a.m.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Say it with a kiss, instead of flowers.That's how businessman Indra Rukmana congratulated his wife Siti Hardiyanti on her induction as the new chairperson of the Indonesian Volleyball Association on Wednesday."He's my husband.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Can the Indonesian press be impartial?
Can the Indonesian press be impartial? JAKARTA (JP): The ideal press is impartial. However, many factors prevent the Indonesian press from exercising this important quality. How neutral and objective is the Indonesian press? The Jakarta Post interviewed readers of news publications and journalists...
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
'Busana Muslim' business endures share of growing pains
'Busana Muslim' business endures share of growing pains JAKARTA (JP): As with all blossoming businesses, the busana Muslim (Moslem fashion) industry will have to endure its share of growing pains.Dimas Mahendra is one of many designers annoyed by the vulgar commercialization of the industry.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Moslem Fashion: Crossing the ages behind the veil
Moslem Fashion: Crossing the ages behind the veilBy Dini S. Djalal Say to the believing women, that they... reveal not their adornment... and let them cast their veils over their bosoms... -- Koran, Sura XXIV:31 JAKARTA (JP): In accordance with the above verse in the Koran, veiling is Islam's most...
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Flood sweeps across Jakarta
Flood sweeps across Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people fled their homes, some to hotels or relatives, others to their rooftops, yesterday as floods struck many parts of Jakarta following heavy rains the previous night.Reports that three people were killed could not be immediately confirmed.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Wayan Limbak, a living 'Kecak' dance legend
Wayan Limbak, a living 'Kecak' dance legendBy Intan Petersen UBUD, Bali (JP): In 1933 there was a cholera outbreak in Wayan Limbak's village of Bedulu. It reoccurred every year, but this time there were more victims than usual.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Floods wreak havoc among Jakartans
Floods wreak havoc among Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): A senior scholar lost his collection of books, a woman almost delivered her baby on a rooftop and a family canceled their plan to return to their home village for the coming holiday.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Photo sessions put people's images at stake because the pictures published aren't always the most flattering.Just as photographers were about to push their shutter buttons at the National Sports Council office on Wednesday, Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Heavy rain delays RI-Korea tennis duel
Heavy rain delays RI-Korea tennis duel JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rain washed out the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone matches between Indonesia and South Korea here yesterday, prompting a 24-hour delay of the crucial doubles match.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Athletic body unveils plan for SEA Games
Athletic body unveils plan for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Track and Field Association revealed on Friday the key measures it expects to boost its athletes' performance at the 1997 Southeast Asian Games here.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Mailmen need bags of determination to do their jobs
Mailmen need bags of determination to do their jobs JAKARTA (JP): True to his trade, the mailman refused to give up. He leaned on the bell, hoping someone would eventually come out of the house to get the letter he was carrying.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Make sure your car can make it home as well
Make sure your car can make it home as well JAKARTA (JP): About three and half million people will pour out of Greater Jakarta to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. If you plan to be among the throng and already have an airline ticket in hand, then you can count yourself lucky.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Surya Paloh: A publisher with idealism
Surya Paloh: A publisher with idealismBy T. Sima Gunawan In conjunction with National Press Day and the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Journalists Association, which fell on Feb. 9, The Jakarta Post talked to publisher Surya Paloh.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? What do Demi Moore and Dessy Ratnasari have in common?Both of them have their handprints at Planet Hollywood.The difference is that Demi More made the handprints in the United States, while Dessy in Jakarta.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
The seductive quality of English
The seductive quality of English JAKARTA (JP): Many English words are so seductive that after a brief stay here they are bastardized without shame. At the least they are arbitrarily forced to change their meanings or grammatical status.
Sun, 11 Feb 1996
Meager wages key to 'envelope culture'
Meager wages key to 'envelope culture' In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Journalists Association and National Press Day, which falls on Feb. 9, The Jakarta Post ponders the "envelope culture" in the following article. More stories on Page 2 and Page 9.