Archive: 23 June 1996
21 articles found
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Soeharto opens Indonesia Air Show '96
Soeharto opens Indonesia Air Show '96 JAKARTA (JP): The aerobatics of Indonesian and British squadrons as well as skydivers carrying the flags of the 23 participating countries marked the opening yesterday of an ambitious air show at the Soekarno-Hatta international airport.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Kyongju Hilton closes
Kyongju Hilton closes SEOUL (Reuter): Hit by a strike, the Hilton Hotel in South Korea's tourist resort of Kyongju closed yesterday as industrial action spread across the country.All guests at the Kyongju Hilton had been moved to other hotels, general manager John Kidd said by telephone.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Indonesia Air Show '96 lures Eurofighter 2000
Indonesia Air Show '96 lures Eurofighter 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Four industrial giants have cooperated to build Eurofighter 2000, on show at Indonesia Air Show '96.The aircraft, a collaborative effort by Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, is a replacement for the air-defense systems presently...
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Translation errors
Translation errors I deeply regret some errors in the translation of my letter to the editor which appeared on this newspaper on June 22, 1996.First, I heard about the plan to strip Goethe-Institute Bandung of its cultural role, leaving it merely as a German language institute.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Cenik, the last classic Balinese dancer
Cenik, the last classic Balinese dancerBy Intan Petersen DENPASAR, Bali (JP): As the music started, Ni Ketut Cenik moved lightly and fluently to the center of the stage. The eerie tones of the gamelan sounded and echoed. As if by magic, Cenik was transformed.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Undisciplined bus crew
Undisciplined bus crewFrom NeracaIt seems that the government's national discipline drive has not produced the desired results. It is not surprising as Indonesians are only half-hearted in supporting the campaign.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Yayuk can achieve Wimbledon glory
Yayuk can achieve Wimbledon gloryBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki will be looking to continue her outstanding record at Wimbledon this year in what may be her swansong at the world's most famous tennis tournament.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Japan, Thailand remain unbeaten
Japan, Thailand remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan (AFP): Thailand outplayed Vietnam in four sets yesterday to remain unbeaten before a final clash against defending champions Japan, at the Asian Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Government endorses new PDI board
Government endorses new PDI boardBy M.M.I. Ahyani and Imanuddin MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The government-sponsored congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday elected Soerjadi as party chairman to replace Megawati Soekarnoputri, who has stayed away from the meeting she has branded...
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Western writers cast SE Asia's Chinese in wrong light
Western writers cast SE Asia's Chinese in wrong light Western writers should see ethnic Chinese economic activities from a Southeast Asian, rather than a China-centric, perspective.By Theresa C Carino The economic boom in China and the rise of Asia as the center of global economic prominence has...
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Surjadi vows to improve Jakartans' lives
Surjadi vows to improve Jakartans' lives JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has pledged to improve the economic and social conditions of Jakartans as well as the city's environment to face the 21st century .
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Dutch artist captures unique beauty of harbors
Dutch artist captures unique beauty of harborsBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): As a boy, Dutch maritime artist Peter J. Sterkenburg enjoyed watching ships pass through the old port of Harlingen where he lived in northern Holland. His enjoyment manifested itself in a talent for drawing ships.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Cut down illegal levies
Cut down illegal levies In support of business efficiency, the government has promised to cut down levies which cause inflation. The program applies especially in outlying regencies. It appears, however, that the program is not being heeded.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Nurtanio the pioneer of RI's aircraft industry
Nurtanio the pioneer of RI's aircraft industryBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Flying has always been man's wildest dream. Man's attempts to fly have been recorded from the Greek legend of Icarus to brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, the first to fly an airplane.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Inner beauty radiates happiness, not controversy
Inner beauty radiates happiness, not controversyBy Djoewariah Poorwo Soedarmo JAKARTA (JP): The recent controversy over Indonesia's participation in the Miss Universe contest finally ended after President Soeharto firmly stated that such contests, in which winners are selected based on appearance...
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Congress expands board, excludes Megawati
Congress expands board, excludes Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Democratic Party opposed to chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri named yesterday a new central executive board which has been expanded to accommodate as many of the factions of the party as possible.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
S'pore's landscaping erases differences
S'pore's landscaping erases differences Is more of Singapore's heritage being lost by the Urban Redevelopment Authority's plans?By Robert Powell In October 1991, the revised Concept Plan provided a vision for Singapore's physical development into the 21st century.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
The intangibles behind Singapore's success
The intangibles behind Singapore's success The spirit of idealism that sustained Singapore in its early years as an independent state should be rekindled amid its people's more vigorous pursuit of material things, says Kwok Kian Woon Politics and vision go together.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
French team takes all the the golds at parachuting meet
French team takes all the the golds at parachuting meetBy Primastuti Handayani LIDO, West Java (JP): Unchallenged from the outset, the French team finally swept all the gold medals in the three events of the Sixth World Championships in Canopy Formation here yesterday.
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
Safe sex
Safe sex Can someone please tell me what is appealing about a dress made of condoms or a cage-like one with a cat inside that swings against one's derriere at every step?The only thing I can think of is that these dresses (featured in The Jakarta Post, June 19th edition) are a modern equivalent of...
Sun, 23 Jun 1996
City strives to build humane sidewalks, open spaces
City strives to build humane sidewalks, open spaces What strikes a visitor to a city the most? Some would say its people, others say its atmosphere, cleanliness and safety. Visitors to Jakarta may find the people friendly -- too friendly to be comfortable, sometimes -- and the physical appearance...