Archive: 9 March 1997
25 articles found
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
The long tradition of cafes and pubs
The long tradition of cafes and pubs JAKARTA (JP): Visiting cafes and pubs has become part of daily life in Jakarta, but few here understand the original function of these establishments.Budiman Wijaya, an executive at a local advertising agency, said that he expects delicious food, good music and...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Condet: Cultural reserve
Condet: Cultural reserveFrom MerdekaCondet's plight surfaced recently after news emerged of Jakarta's interest to buy up the region. The administration plans to do it for preventive reasons, in order to maintain and conserve the Condet area as a cultural reserve in the area.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Flora expo offers more than flowers
Flora expo offers more than flowers JAKARTA (JP): Everyone knows about the expression "small is beautiful", but how about "small is beautiful and expensive?"Small, beautiful and expensive potted bonsai plants are among those on display at the International Flora Show, at the Jakarta Convention...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Timika situation calm but crisis remains
Timika situation calm but crisis remains JAKARTA (JP): The situation in Timika, a town near the Freeport copper and gold mine in Irian Jaya, was calm yesterday after a tribal clash Thursday which claimed three lives.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital
Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Detained labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was taken to hospital Friday night, four days after he exploded in court accusing a judge of ignoring his poor health.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago
'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will be in the international spotlight once again in the new documentary, Wild Indonesia.The one-hour film is being produced by Bristol-based Tigress Productions, an independent television production company.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Russia scores hat-trick at Chess Olympiad
Russia scores hat-trick at Chess OlympiadBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 32nd Chess Olympiad in Yerevan, Armenia, was another show of Russia's dominance over world chess. They won the men's Olympiad for the third time making a sweet hat-trick.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
People hear their own voices at gatherings with Emha
People hear their own voices at gatherings with EmhaBy Sirikit Syah JOMBANG, East Java (JP): From the main road of Jombang on to the small road leading to Menturo village in the Sumobuto district here, dozens of cars and motorcycles fight their way to the house of Islamic preacher and poet Emha...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Take that darn TV set away, please
Take that darn TV set away, please JAKARTA (JP): In traffic congested Jakarta, why would you ever spend time visiting the house of your relatives or friends? Chances are, you'd like to have a chat with them. Perhaps you'd like to catch up with the latest news about their family.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policy
Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policyBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): That Playback can be shown in cinemas here begs at least two fundamental questions. Firstly, what has become of our censorship policy? Playback is, put quite simply, a product of the Playboy Entertainment Group,...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategies
Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategiesBy Prapti Widinugraheni and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Atmanto Wiyogo, the son of former Jakarta governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto, currently controls seven cafe-restaurants, almost all of which offer live music.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Growth in Asia, its roots and implications
Growth in Asia, its roots and implicationsAsia Rising; By Jim Rohwer; Nicholas Brealey Publishing, Great Britain, 1996; Paperback edition, 382 pages; Rp 55,000 JAKARTA (JP): In his lucid and provocative book, Asia Rising, Jim Rohwer has attempted to provide insightful arguments on why and how "the...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easy
Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easyBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): I've come across a lot of people who proudly utter, "Oh, it's so easy." Mention "computer" to one of them, then comes "Oh, it's so easy."For God's sake, how? Then, they put you in place: The computer knows you are an ignoramus.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Public companies urged to help small firms
Public companies urged to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed yesterday to publicly-listed companies to use money raised on the stock exchange to either assist small and medium-sized companies, or purchase government bonds.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' method
Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' methodBy Gigin and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): New technologies may have produced better forms of medicine, but there are still no guaranteed cures for a number of nagging health problems and simple ailments.
Sun, 09 Mar 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: Speed Racer 8:00 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Jakarta cafe culture cathes on
Jakarta cafe culture cathes on What is it that busy people seek in their search for fun and relaxation as they try to reach the heights of power? Bars, pubs and cafes, whether in hotels or as separate businesses, have prospered because of the new breed of young professionals and beautiful people...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied
North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied MEDAN (JP): Manpower authorities in North Sumatra deny that any workers are being abused or children put to work on the many jermal, or fishing stations, located off the east coast of the province.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De Espana
Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De EspanaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): If you think a good Spanish night is a night of tapas and wine, Jorge "Jordi" Reyes will say it's not joyful enough.For one month, from March 5 to April 5, Jordi Reyes Flamenco Group will entertain patrons of Plaza De Espana...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
New group of activists for democracy emerges
New group of activists for democracy emerges JAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent activists and intellectuals gathered over the weekend for a post-Idul Fitri celebration which many believed signified the impetus of a new alliance for democracy.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stations
Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stationsText and photos by Ridwan M. Sijabat TANJUNG BALAI, North Sumatra (JP): A beach resort is a place where most people, especially children, would be happy to stay for days, weeks or even months.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
What people say about the cafe scene
What people say about the cafe scene JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of cafes and pubs in Jakarta has drawn comment from various people.Renowned basketball promoter Ary Sudarsono said the burgeoning of cafes indicates investors are increasingly staking their money in the food and beverage...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Establishments fight for slice of Jakarta nightlife pie
Establishments fight for slice of Jakarta nightlife pie JAKARTA (JP): As the cafe culture takes hold and the number of foreigners in the city escalates, the number of places to eat and drink in the city has surged.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja
Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja With the election less than three months away, most government gestures are being interpreted as campaign tactics.That was the feeling expressed by State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja at a national workshop on developing better human resources to...
Sun, 09 Mar 1997
Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors
Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors JAKARTA (JP): Going out for dinner? Why not try something in the Kemang area.Previously known as one of Jakarta's most affluent neighborhoods, Kemang is evolving into one of the capital's most popular destinations for business and leisure.