Archive: 26 October 1997
24 articles found
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Former entertainer tunes in to labor issues
Former entertainer tunes in to labor issuesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Arist Merdeka Sirait used to sing and play guitar in hotels. Today, he has left the entertainment world far behind as he dedicates his life to the struggle for workers' rights.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
'Speed 2' bigger but not better than first one
'Speed 2' bigger but not better than first oneBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Speed 2, Jan de Bont's sequel to the surprise summer hit of 1994, only confirms that sequels are not necessarily equals.The premise follows a patented franchise formula: bigger but not necessarily better.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Three-in-one policy takes a beating in Jakarta's streets
Three-in-one policy takes a beating in Jakarta's streetsBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): The restricted traffic zone policy, referred to as the "three-in-one" system, has had its share of controversy since first being introduced on April 20, 1992.The policy, based on Law No.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Wig-wearing mania carpets trendy Jakartans
Wig-wearing mania carpets trendy JakartansBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): A raging phenomenon has hit fashion-conscious Jakartans since the end of last year: the wearing of wigs. Whether men or women, Jakartans have been competing with "dare-to-be-different" wig-looks to go with the latest fashion-...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Airlines introduce raised airfares
Airlines introduce raised airfares JAKARTA (JP): The country's airlines will introduce tomorrow raised airfares and add additional charges to tickets bought before Oct. 27 for flights departing today and onward.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Residents cheer sporadic rain amid drought, haze
Residents cheer sporadic rain amid drought, haze JAKARTA (JP): Amidst pessimistic forecasts that the current drought could drag on even longer, rains fell sporadically yesterday to the great cheer from residents who had been suffering from water shortages and foul air due to haze for the past...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Local patients seek 'personal touch' abroad
Local patients seek 'personal touch' abroad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's lack of sufficient medical facilities and the absence of an overall personal touch in health care may be among reasons thousands head to Singapore every year.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
PAS band's harsh music tunes blare their 'individuality'
PAS band's harsh music tunes blare their 'individuality'By Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Parents, if you pass your teenage children's bedroom and hear harsh music blaring out loud, it could be one of those mind-boggling tunes from PAS, an Indonesian band stamped as the flag bearer of so-called...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Morality a yardstick of a leader's quality
Morality a yardstick of a leader's qualityPemimpin dan Kepemimpinan Pemerintahan; Pendekatan Budaya, Moral dan Etika (Government Leaders and Leadership; Cultural, Moral and Ethical Approaches) By Dr. Ermaya Suradinata PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 1997 xiii + 207 Rp 10,000 JAKARTA (JP): A leader...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Have money, will travel for new breed of Indonesians
Have money, will travel for new breed of Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): Today's Indonesians hunger for a new title -- HBA -- to round out their academic achievements and career gains."Has Been Abroad" is a point of pride for many in their families, communities and workplaces.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
The ins and outs of three-in-one
The ins and outs of three-in-one The restricted traffic zone system in Jakarta's central area, popularly called the "three-in-one" system, will soon be phased out because newly appointed Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso considers it as ineffective in easing congestion.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Hunting ancient treasures with supernatural powers
Hunting ancient treasures with supernatural powersText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Psychics have long offered their services in the interest of science in the countries that made up the now- defunct Soviet Union.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
In the lap of luxury at new Amanjiwo holiday resort
In the lap of luxury at new Amanjiwo holiday resortBy Tedy Novan BOROBUDUR, Central Java (JP): The gripe of the rich and famous about never finding a private moment gets short shrift among the rest of us trapped in the rat race.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
One in 6 Indonesians has mental problems
One in 6 Indonesians has mental problems JAKARTA (JP): Some 36 million Indonesians, or nearly one in six of the country's 200 million people, suffer from minor mental illnesses, according to an expert.Dr. H.A.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Some do's and don'ts of reading aloud
Some do's and don'ts of reading aloud BOGOR, West Java (JP): One of the first things to remember before parents read aloud to their children is that they should also be interested in the book.Children can sense that you are bored with a book, and they would very likely think the same thing.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Singapore grapples with thorny and competitive orchid market
Singapore grapples with thorny and competitive orchid marketBy Dean Visser SINGAPORE (DPA): Orchid cultivation is just the kind of industry that tiny, high-tech Singapore likes - clean, green and exotic, a business where ingenuity and precision stand a fighting chance against pure brute quantity.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Indonesians flock to S'pore for better health care
Indonesians flock to S'pore for better health care SINGAPORE (JP): It is no secret that Indonesians have for many years flocked to Singapore to shop. What is often overlooked is that many go to the island state for medical care.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Indonesia's Sebastian Gunawan tailors to fit the woman
Indonesia's Sebastian Gunawan tailors to fit the womanBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Booming, thriving and skyrocketing are words often used to describe Indonesia's retail industry.Yet while international labels took advantage of an aspirational nouveau riche eager for the latest imports, local...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
New law shortchanges child workers
New law shortchanges child workersBy Apong Herlina Child labor is the subject of an international conference in Oslo on Oct. 27-Oct. 30, jointly organized by the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
A Reminder of Forest Fire in Indonesia
A Reminder of Forest Fire in Indonesia We are no longer beauty queenswith sexy brown skinThere will be no more beauty pageantsAll contestants are dehydratedWe sing with throaty voicesand tears streaming down our cheeksStill, no one notices usWhere are all the rich princes? Don't they remember our...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Medicine in Jakarta to cost 15 percent more
Medicine in Jakarta to cost 15 percent more JAKARTA (JP): Medicine is likely to cost an average 15 percent more in Jakarta from December because of soaring costs of imported raw materials, an industry official said.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Susi, Joko miss national championships
Susi, Joko miss national championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best shuttlers Susi Susanti and Joko Suprianto will miss the 1997 Ardath Badminton National Championships in Bandung from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Storytelling captures the hearts of children
Storytelling captures the hearts of childrenBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of children clapped and cheered, shrieking with laughter as WeEs Ibnu Say ended his story.Thanks to his theatrical and narrative talents, this storyteller captivated the minds and hearts of the children with the...
Sun, 26 Oct 1997
Sarwono keeps mum on bonuses
Sarwono keeps mum on bonuses JAKARTA (JP): In an apparent attempt to meet State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman's call not to over- publicize the bonuses of 19th SEA Games winners, Indonesian Tennis Association chairman Sarwono Kusumaatmadja declined to mention bonus amounts...