Archive: 27 April 1997
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Sun, 27 Apr 1997
'TPI' presents maternity-theme trilogy
'TPI' presents maternity-theme trilogyBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Three renowned directors, Garin Nugroho, Slamet Rahardjo and Teguh Karya, have something in common. Each of them has made a film with the same theme of maternity.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
AFC launches war on drug abuse
AFC launches war on drug abuse KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched an all-out war on drug abuse in the sport, its general secretary Peter Velappan said yesterday."All national associations are now required to step up efforts to eradicate this menace from the...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Naoko to face Yuka in all-Japanese finals at Open
Naoko to face Yuka in all-Japanese finals at Open JAKARTA (JP): Second seed Naoko Sawamatsu will face seventh seed Yuka Yoshida in an all-Japanese Finals of the Danamon Indonesia Women's Open today at the Senayan rebound ace court.The finals will be aired today live at 10 a.m. on ANteve.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Kartini Orchestra tunes into women's achievements
Kartini Orchestra tunes into women's achievements JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of prominent guests packed the auditorium for a rare and unusual event -- a music concert organized and performed exclusively by women in celebration of their achievements.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
The 'Post' celebrates its 14th anniversary
The 'Post' celebrates its 14th anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Post celebrated its 14th anniversary with a cocktail party at the Jakarta Convention Center's Cendrawasih Room Friday evening.Among the 800 guests were the minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave, the chairman...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A/B: Joop JP/Suyoto JP/SuyotoThe minister of tourism, post and telecommunications, Joop Ave (above photo, left), talks seriously with businesswoman Dewi Motik at a cocktail reception for The Jakarta Post's 14th anniversary at the Jakarta Convention Center.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
One fine morning at Rawabelong flower center
One fine morning at Rawabelong flower centerBy Devi M. Asmarani and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The flower sellers carry on a playful but intent banter with passersby, urging them to take notice of their wares.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Pickpocket on bus
Pickpocket on busFrom KompasOn March 3, around 1:20 p.m., I went to Jakarta Hospital for a blood test. After the test, I took a bus from the hospital on Jl. Sudirman to Blok M.When I entered the front entrance of the bus, a fat man in a blue t-shirt grabbed the left leg of my pants and pinched my...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Samirin wins Liberty Bell Open easily
Samirin wins Liberty Bell Open easilyBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Liberty Bell Open, the 29th meet in the Philadelphia series, saw GM Ilya Smirin win easily.The young Israeli, formerly of Minsk, Belorussia, won his first four games, including victories over GM Arthur Bisguier and NM...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Presidential suites illuminate lifestyles of rich and famous
Presidential suites illuminate lifestyles of rich and famousBy John Aglionby JAKARTA (JP): Lionel Ritchie has a claim to fame probably no other visitor to Jakarta can match. He was kicked out of one of the city's five-star hotel's presidential suites. Not on account of his singing but because Gen.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
All election contenders conclude final preparations
All election contenders conclude final preparations JAKARTA (JP): The race is on.All raring to go, the United Development Party (PPP), Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) completed yesterday their final preparations for the nationwide election campaign which kicks off today.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Erica depicts whimsical images of her own dream world
Erica depicts whimsical images of her own dream worldBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Galeri Santi from Indonesia, will have the privilege of presenting the promising young artist Erica Hestu Wahyuni, in Singapore, from April 24 to 29.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
U.S. to keep Myanmar out of ASEAN
U.S. to keep Myanmar out of ASEAN WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States came out on Friday in open opposition to Myanmar joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and said it was lobbying the group to drop a proposal to admit Rangoon this year.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
RI's flower industry a late bloomer
RI's flower industry a late bloomer JAKARTA (JP): A vast country blessed with a wealth of natural resources and a fertile tropical climate, Indonesia should rightfully belong among the top ranks of the world's flower producers.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
The sticky business of making a living in West Bogor
The sticky business of making a living in West BogorText and photos by P.J. Leo BOGOR, West Java (JP): Traditional edibles such as tahu, have stood up well to the onslaught of foreign foods. Tahu, or tofu varies in both size and quality.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Flight delays continue to beset haj operation
Flight delays continue to beset haj operation JAKARTA (JP): The government's operation to bring home Indonesian haj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia continued to suffer delays yesterday, with most flights arriving way behind schedule.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Cigarettes smuggled from RI
Cigarettes smuggled from RI SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore court imposed a record fine of S$9.25 million (US$6.6 million) on a man who pleaded guilty to smuggling two tons of cigarettes from Indonesia, a report said yesterday.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Indonesians conquer Mt. Everest
Indonesians conquer Mt. Everest JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian climbers reached the top of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) for the first time yesterday at 3.15 p.m.The successful climbers were Sergeant Misirin and Corporal Asmujiono of Indonesia's Special Forces and their Russian coach.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Flower business blooms in the city
Flower business blooms in the city Time and distance will become less important constraints in communication among people with advanced technology. But those in the growing flower and plant business know that flowers remain among the simplest way to express what words cannot.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Norquist takes third round lead at Satelindo Golf Open
Norquist takes third round lead at Satelindo Golf Open JAKARTA (JP): Seven birdie putts gave American Gerry Norquist the sole lead by two strokes on 209 (71 69 69) after yesterday's third round of the Satelindo Indonesia Golf Open championship at the Jagorawi course near here.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Caring more about packaging than...
Caring more about packaging than... JAKARTA (JP): I look around and notice that these days people care more about the packaging rather than the content.Just take a look at some ladies decked in their Armani suits, Gucci shoes and Prada handbags. They want to show that they are somebody.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Tommy denies taking advantages as president's son
Tommy denies taking advantages as president's son JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Hutomo Mandala Putra denies that being the son of President Soeharto gives him the advantage of winning major projects in Indonesia.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Freedom of expression pressed
Freedom of expression pressed The International Freedom to Publish Committee of the Association of American Publishers strongly condemns the verdict and sentence handed down to Andi Syahputra, printer of the underground magazine Suara Independen (Voice of Independence), and calls on the government...
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Taman Bunga is a vast collection of flowers
Taman Bunga is a vast collection of flowers CIPANAS, West Java (JP): It was 8:15 a.m on a public holiday. The flower park had not opened for the day, but some visitors had already arrived. They parked their cars and waited for the clock to strike 9 a.m., when the gate would open.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Decorative plant rental business is blooming
Decorative plant rental business is bloomingBy Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Starting a business doesn't always require lots of capital.Take two entrepreneurs, Mauritius L. Budi and Iin Hasim, catering to the promising markets of decorative plant rentals and floral arrangements.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Fire destroys Miss Tjitjih playhouse
Fire destroys Miss Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Miss Tjitjih play house, which was set up in 1930, was burnt down yesterday in a fire which also razed at least 350 houses on Jl. Soeprapto, Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Florist grows business from small beginnings
Florist grows business from small beginningsBy Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Growing flowers and plants is serious business for Iin Hasim, a successful florist in Jakarta. The 60-year-old now runs her own company, PT Inkarla, which employs more than 100 staff.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997
Unspoiled East Timor is beautiful for all the wrong
Unspoiled East Timor is beautiful for all the wrongText by Dini S. Djalal, photos by Arief Suhardiman DILI, East Timor (JP): "We don't get many tourists around here," the taxi driver said as he took a turn down another empty street. I smiled sheepishly and asked him to head to the souvenir shop.