Archive: 4 February 1996
22 articles found
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Artistic reflections of women's major concerns
Artistic reflections of women's major concernsBy Cebe Tadjoedin JAKARTA (JP): For many curators and art institutions, exhibitions of women artists do not contain professional value. But the current art exhibit at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. proves them wrong.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Mega's nomination for president
Mega's nomination for presidentFrom KompasI was surprised to read reports about Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), being a presidential candidate. It was like lightening had struck at midday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Would you believe State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie is interested in discussing things not related to mathematics, physics formula or new aeronautical technology?During a recent hearing with Commission X of the House of Representatives on national development...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Politeness can be both funny and illogical
Politeness can be both funny and illogical JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians believe they should preserve the virtues of politeness and hospitality amidst the dangerous wave of globalization. They will do anything to promote the two virtues, and are creative at doing so.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Indonesia's most favorite Bimbo
Indonesia's most favorite BimboBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): For many people, Ramadhan is the time to listen to Bimbo.You can't get away from them. Their music fills the malls and halls of hotels, and, of course, every Moslem household.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
S'porean jailed for match-fixing
S'porean jailed for match-fixing KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian court has fined and jailed a Singaporean businessman for attempting to fix a match in the 1994 Malaysian professional soccer league, news reports said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad HARBIN, China (Kyodo): The 1998 Bangkok Asian Games Organizing Committee proposed the staging of 22 sports, down by 12 from the 34 sports featured at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Canada protests RI ambassador
Canada protests RI ambassador OTTAWA (Reuter): Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy said on Friday he had protested to Indonesia's ambassador a visit the diplomat paid to the mother of a Timorese woman who has taken refuge in Canada.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Magnificent Borobudur revisited
Magnificent Borobudur revisitedBy P.G. Punchihewa YOGYAKARTA (JP): After descending the last flight of steps leading to Borobudur I turn back to have another look at this magnificent monument which I am leaving behind for the sixth time. In the back of my mind there is a restless feeling.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas PHUKET, Thailand (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday that ASEAN countries would be flexible in efforts to have the five nuclear weapons powers sign a treaty banning such arms from the region.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim JAKARTA (JP): In a few weeks, young "Lani" will be one of a crowd of maids suffocating in bus on their happy trip home for the Idul Fitri holidays.But amid the shower of gifts and stories of the big city that the family will press around to hear, Lani...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Where the wild things go for sculpture
Where the wild things go for sculptureBy Veronica Soediro and Alistair Hammond JAKARTA (JP): When the urge to exercise hits, there are always plenty of excuses to lie down and wait for it to pass. Such as the heat and the dust, or the rain and the mud, and the bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!By Kartina Soejono JAKARTA (JP): I bless the fact that I am a lansia (lanjut usia), or elderly, when I no longer have to accompany small children to a playgroup, kindergarten or elementary school.Not that I don't like children or taking them to school.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Attending a hearing at the House of Representatives requires a lot of energy and stamina, the more so during the fasting month because, on top of drowsiness, the participants have the additional problem of fighting off hunger and thirst.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Chili commotion clobbers country
Chili commotion clobbers country JAKARTA (JP): Any one who thinks red chilies are just a spice must have missed the media screaming about the soaring price of the little things. It was the talk of the country last week.I didn't know and had never bothered to ask the price of red chilies before.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Setting the trend in Islamic music
Setting the trend in Islamic musicBy Rita A. Widiadana and Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Turn on the radio or television during Ramadhan, or venture into a shopping mall, and you will hear Islamic songs calling all Moslems to get closer to God.Islamic music is going public.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Beating the drum of tradition in Bali
Beating the drum of tradition in BaliBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR (JP): "In the old days, my grandfather was always bestowing his traditional service to the palace of Gianyar and Ubud," said Wayan Jendra, a drum maker in Getas Kawan, Gianyar. Next to him several unfinished drums await completion.
Sun, 04 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 Among Us 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 Music: Minggu Gembira 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke Gelanggang...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Obligatory prayer shalat, one of the five pillars in Islam, and wudhu (ablution) have both spiritual and physical benefits.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili JAKARTA (JP): Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia Monsignor Pietro Sambi and Bishop of East Timor Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo yesterday inaugurated a new seminary building in the village of Balide, in Dili, the capital of East Timor.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Human right activist T. Mulya Lubis has a big plan: he wants to set up a legal aid group to help people with AIDS/HIV."AIDS has many legal aspects," he told journalists Tuesday evening after attending a discussion on a book entitled Menjadi Indonesia (Becoming Indonesia) in Central...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Asian movie stars get awards
Asian movie stars get awards SINGAPORE (AFP): Hollywood-based Hong Kong movie director John Woo and four other Asian movie celebrities have been conferred awards here for their contribution to the regional cinema industry, officials said Friday.