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Archive: 14 July 1996

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It's mind over matter for Hingis

It's mind over matter for HingisBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): If the world number one female tennis player Steffi Graf, at the start of her phenomenal career, was dubbed "Frulein Vorhand" because of her excellent forehand, what should the youngest Wimbledon champion in history Martina Hingis be...

The Untouchables charm audiences at Chequers Bar

The Untouchables charm audiences at Chequers BarBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests.

How ASEAN's newest member is coping

How ASEAN's newest member is coping Not all has been smooth sailing for Vietnam in its first year in ASEAN. Pham Cao Phong explains why. Vietnam became the seventh member of ASEAN in July 1995. This marked a new development in the country's integration within the region.

Hickl takes over BNI chess meet

Hickl takes over BNI chess meet JAKARTA (JP): German grandmaster Jrg Hickl beat Indonesian grandmaster Ardiansyah at the 37th move to top the provisional ranking table of the BNI international chess tournament here yesterday with 4.5 points.

Highlights of East Timor's history

Highlights of East Timor's history DILI, East Timor (JP): Long before East Timor became a Portuguese colony, the island was part of various kingdoms that ruled the region, the Sriwijaya and later the Majapahit kingdom.The Portuguese came to the island in 1512, following their conquest of Maluku.

East Timor is not as frightening as it seems

East Timor is not as frightening as it seemsText by T. Sima Gunawan and photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "What's East Timor like? Is it really scary as often portrayed in the media?"These are the frequently asked questions by people outside of East Timor.

Intro to cover story

Intro to cover story This coming Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.On July 17, 1976, President Soeharto signed into law a legislation enacted by the House of Representatives a day earlier which accepted an East Timorese petition to join the republic.

Ubud inspires Mary Northmore's female artists

Ubud inspires Mary Northmore's female artistsBy Sarah Murray UBUD, Bali (JP): "Welcome to Ubud, the global village."No one actually says this to you as you make your way into Ubud, a village nestled in the mountains of south central Bali and long known as the cultural center of the area.

Correction: The story titled "Activists told to leave Yogyakarta"

Correction: The story titled "Activists told to leave Yogyakarta" which appeared on this page yesterday, erroneously identified retired general Bambang Triantoro as one of the participants in the pilgrimage to the tomb of Gen. Soedirman.

Mexican girl and talking dog capture primetime Philippine TV

Mexican girl and talking dog capture primetime Philippine TV MANILA (AFP): A Mexican girl named Mari Mar and her talking dog out to avenge her humiliation by her rich relatives rule primetime Philippine television, reports said Tuesday.

Notes from a maid convention

Notes from a maid convention JAKARTA (JP): It was an unusual gathering: A convention of maids, motto: The Good Mistress, is she out there somewhere?"The chair called the meeting to order."Thank you for coming. This is not a rally. Remember that you need your mistress more than she needs you.

Close discos selling Ecstasy

Close discos selling EcstasyFrom Berita BuanaOver this week the mass media has been running news items about the seizure of Ecstasy pills by the authorities during raids on Jakarta discos, where the drug was reportedly sold.

Dili is not as scary as it sounds

Dili is not as scary as it soundsText by T. Sima Gunawan Photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "What's East Timor like? Is it really scary as often portrayed in the media?"These are the frequently asked questions by people outside of East Timor.

Indonesians level at 1-1 with Swiss in Fed cup match

Indonesians level at 1-1 with Swiss in Fed cup match JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki of Indonesia and Martina Hingis of Switzerland both won their opening singles matches yesterday to leave the score at 1-1 in the Fed Cup second-round playoff between the two countries.

Schneider growing steadily in Indonesia

Schneider growing steadily in Indonesia Schneider Indonesia provides its customers with dependable services. Its network of after sales service and maintenance teams, based in Jakarta and Surabaya, is ready to give quick responses on calls for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Seniwati Gallery for Women finds place in global village

Seniwati Gallery for Women finds place in global villageBy Sarah Murray UBUD, Bali (JP): "Welcome to Ubud, the global village."No one actually says this to you as you make your way into Ubud, a village nestled in the mountains of south central Bali and long known as the cultural center of the area.

The Untouchables rock the Chequers

The Untouchables rock the ChequersBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests. Someone in the audience asked for Missing by Everything but the Girl, a song which has been on at many...

Kemal Idris, soldiering on with renewed determination

Kemal Idris, soldiering on with renewed determinationBy Sabam Siagian JAKARTA (JP): Some time in early 1945 the Netherlands East Indies government in exile, which was based outside Brisbane, prepared a memorandum for the Royal Netherlands government in exile in London. Lt.

Soeharto arrives home

Soeharto arrives home JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto arrived home visibly happy yesterday from a medical checkup in Germany where doctors found his heart and kidneys are functioning well for his age.He smiled and waved at the well-wishers, consisting of his relatives and senior military and...

The Untouchables rock the Chequers

The Untouchables rock the ChequersBy Fitha Wiyanti Dahana JAKARTA (JP): It was 12:45 p.m. at the Chequers Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Untouchables had invited the audience to make requests. Someone in the audience asked for Missing by Everything but the Girl, a song which has been on at many...

ABRI has its hands full in East Timor

ABRI has its hands full in East TimorBy T. Sima Gunawan DILI, East Timor (JP): The presence of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in East Timor is often misunderstood, if not misrepresented, by people outside the area, according to their commander Col. Mahidin Simbolon.

Japan's relationship with enlarged ASEAN to change

Japan's relationship with enlarged ASEAN to changeBy Lee Poh Ping Japan's relationship with South-east Asia will change when ASEAN expands to include all 10 of the region's states. One of the major problems that confronted Japanese diplomacy in South-east Asia in the Cold War period was the...

E. Timorese reflect on integration

E. Timorese reflect on integration This coming Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.On July 17, 1976, President Soeharto signed into law a legislation enacted by the House of Representatives a day earlier which accepted an East Timorese petition to join...

A tale of two former Fretilin rebels

A tale of two former Fretilin rebels DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is slowly winning its battle against those East Timorese still opposed to integration with Indonesia and engaged in protracted guerrilla warfare from their jungle hideouts.

Indonesians tie

Indonesians tie 1-1 with Swiss in Fed Cup match JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Martina Hingis tied 1-1 in the Fed Cup second-round playoff between Indonesia and Switzerland here yesterday.Home favorite and world number 26 Yayuk combined experience and confidence to blunt world number 90 Patty...

Shopping holidays

Shopping holidaysFrom Media IndonesiaAlarming deliberations of deficit-prone transactions threaten to engulf our country and financial experts worry about our country's economic prospects. Therefore, I am perplexed to note the blatant retail ads from Singapore which aim to lure thousands of...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 Morning News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories...

Unemployment remains a major problem in East Timor

Unemployment remains a major problem in East TimorBy T. Sima Gunawan DILI, East Timor (JP): A young man collects a sack of 10 cement bricks and puts the heavy load on his head. He takes a deep breath and starts to climb the Fatucama hill carefully.

Guess What?

Guess What? Some people learn by doing but East Timor's police chief, Silvanus Yulian Wenas, learns by singing.Wenas, who was transferred from his post as the Central Jakarta police chief in May, started learning the Tetum language of East Timor by memorizing songs.