Archive: 14 July 1996
29 articles found
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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...
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.
Sun, 14 Jul 1996
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.