Archive: 26 January 1997
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Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Local judo body eying nine SEA Games golds
Local judo body eying nine SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Judo Association expects to win nine of the 16 gold medals on offer in the 19th SEA Games here in October."In the last Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we won nine golds, four silvers and three bronzes instead of the seven...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.MondayImsak 4:23 a.m.Subuh 4:33 a.m.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Music education now an industry in Jakarta
Music education now an industry in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In the 1950s and 1960s, music education was limited to private tuition and a few music schools.Yayasan Pendidikan Musik (YPM) or the Music Education Foundation, founded in 1952 by a group of Jakarta notables, is the country's oldest music...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Weather agency warns of major floods and storms
Weather agency warns of major floods and storms JAKARTA (JP): The national weather agency warned yesterday of even bigger floods hitting Jakarta and other cities in Java in the coming weeks because of heavy rainfalls and tropical storms.The floods that hit parts of Jakarta on Jan. 13 and Jan.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Menopause is inevitable, but life goes on
Menopause is inevitable, but life goes onBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As a top executive, Lidya Budiman (not her real name) spends most of her days attending various business meetings.On the eve of her 46th birthday early this month, she attended a very important meeting with her company's...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Garuda determined to improve service
Garuda determined to improve serviceBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Today, state-owned air carrier PT Garuda Indonesia celebrates its 48th anniversary in the midst of endless public complaints, government hopes for better earnings and the airline's desire to go public.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Comedy: Ria Jenaka...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Preserving nation's literary past
Preserving nation's literary pastIlluminations, The Writing Traditions of Indonesia; Edited by Ann Kumar and John H. McGlynn; The Lontar Foundation, Jakarta, 1996; 298 pages JAKARTA (JP): Here's an age-old question: If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear?The quiet vanishing of the world's...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Clinic treats menopausal symptoms
Clinic treats menopausal symptoms JAKARTA (JP): Here is a good news for middle aged women currently being trapped in serious menopausal miseries.A special clinic promises to give new hope for these women to help them enter their midlife transition smoothly.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Junior shuttlers to dominate RI Sudirman Cup team
Junior shuttlers to dominate RI Sudirman Cup team JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia indicated yesterday that it would send a number of junior shuttlers to the Sudirman Cup and World Championships, both in Glasgow, Scotland, in May.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
'Blangkon' has lost its relevance among Javanese
'Blangkon' has lost its relevance among JavaneseBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): For the Javanese, blangkon -- the headdress worn by Javanese men -- is more than a hat to cover the head. It is an accessory that is supposed to add respectability to the wearer.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Begging offers better way of earning a living
Begging offers better way of earning a livingBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): An American friend once remarked on a visit to Indonesia: "You Indonesians must be good people. That's why there are so many beggars around. And not only that, they look well-fed and some are not even handicapped.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Telkom's customer service
Telkom's customer serviceFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Jan. 13, 1997 our phone, no. 5540275, went dead instantaneously. It showed signs of life again in the afternoon, then relapsed.On Jan. 14, we filed a complaint with no.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Steps to abtain a driver's license
Steps to abtain a driver's license JAKARTA (JP): Theoretically, applying for a driver's license in Indonesia, for locals and foreigners alike, should not be a complicated process. Not as complicated a process as most people actually go through.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Well-balanced low-fat diet helps for a healthy menopause
Well-balanced low-fat diet helps for a healthy menopause JAKARTA (JP): Women who go through menopause can reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis or heart disease by maintaining a well-balanced, moderately low-fat diet.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Training center aims for perfection
Training center aims for perfectionBy Lukman Natanegara JAKARTA (JP): Human resource development is one of the main concerns of the state-owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.Garuda proves it by continually modernizing its training facilities in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Aerowisata makes flight more enjoyable with food
Aerowisata makes flight more enjoyable with foodBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Flying high in the sky is not only about getting to destinations quickly and safely, but also enjoying the meals served by the airlines.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Garuda earns both praise and criticism
Garuda earns both praise and criticism JAKARTA (JP): Being the national flag carrier, it is only natural that Garuda faces huge challenges fulfilling the increasing demands of its passengers. While it is loved by many it is also loathed by some.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Acute snags in driver's license process needs reform
Acute snags in driver's license process needs reformBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): There's a joke among police-beat reporters about police cadets: Most parents of police cadets always pray for the same thing -- that their sons will be assigned to the driver's license service bureau.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Three more suspects killed for resisting police arrest
Three more suspects killed for resisting police arrest JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead three men, believed to be criminals, yesterday for resisting arrest in North Jakarta and South Jakarta, taking this month's death tally to at least nine.Sgt.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
On reading habits
On reading habits I read with interest Ms. Refina Harahap's letter (Jan. 24, 1997) about poor reading habits. In 1995 a small foundation called Yayasan Kinatouan opened six village libraries and last year we opened another six in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Guess What? Alya Rohali
Guess What? Alya Rohali A new TV star is about to be born. Alya Rohali, Miss Indonesia 1996 Vegas, will begin shooting her first TV series, Serpihan Mutiara Retak (Shards of Cracked Pearls) next month.She expressed her optimism last week that the drama, which will also involve artist Nia...
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Alarms necessary to prevent crime
Alarms necessary to prevent crimeBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Another Idul Fitri is coming. The city will again be a little more quiet for some time, as about a third of its 10 million residents are expected leave for their hometowns.
Sun, 26 Jan 1997
Airlines tussle in services dogfight
Airlines tussle in services dogfight To celebrate the 48th anniversary of the country's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, which falls today, The Jakarta Post investigated airline service. The focus is on Garuda but other airlines are also covered.