Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 13 July 1997

24 articles found

'In-Dangdut' on TPI

'In-Dangdut' on TPIFrom MerdekaBeing a dangdut-music buff, I never miss a show of In-Dangdut, televised on TPI. It would be nice if the show was more selective about the music it played. Another concern is Peggy Melati hosting the show alone.

Singapore sets sights on becoming global city of arts

Singapore sets sights on becoming global city of arts Singapore is out to show the world that it boasts more than just shopping centers. The Jakarta Post's reporter T. Sima Gunawan sampled the island state's cultural offerings recently at the invitation of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board.

French fashion parade keeps reputation afloat

French fashion parade keeps reputation afloatBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): For the last nine months, magazines and newspapers have devoted copious pages to the travails of Le Malaise Francais.That's in reference to the French living in France constantly complaining of their land's economic...

'Cak Seni Rupa' fuses painting and theater

'Cak Seni Rupa' fuses painting and theaterBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The arena was brightly lit. But the illumination enhancing the Latta Mahosadi Museum's front yard was not from mere lights. Gods, sounds, dance and shrieking color filled the evening with chutzpah -- the Nyoman Erawan...

Nation's coming of age

Nation's coming of age I am writing in reference to the much-awaited event -- the commemoration of 52 years of our Indonesian Republic. History evidences its striding into the 52nd year of independence, but the years taken to commemorate this event have done little to enhance maturity of the...

Press industry faces tough competition

Press industry faces tough competition Profits in the Indonesian press industry in Indonesia are increasing to such an extent that several non-media conglomerates were attracted to muscle their way into it. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters Johannes Simbolon, Christiani A.

From fighting press to money controlled media today

From fighting press to money controlled media todayBy Christianto Wibisono JAKARTA (JP): The growth of the business, development and industrial press sectors has been a popular discussion topic since the mid-1980s.

RI teams reach final of beach volleyball

RI teams reach final of beach volleyball JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's three men's teams and two women's teams reached the final round of the Asian Tour Beach Volleyball championships at the Senayan Sport Center yesterday.

Printed media publication and circulation nationwide

Printed media publication and circulation nationwide PROVINCE POPULATION DAILY WEEKLY BI- MONTHLY CIRCU- (1995) WEEKLY LATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Aceh 3,847,583 2 1 -- 1 35,776 North Sumatera 11,114,667 8 4 1 2 475,105 West Sumatera 4,323,170 3 1...

Internet rental service taps into growing need

Internet rental service taps into growing needBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The young woman gleefully tapped away on the keyboard, her eyes dancing in unison to the developments on the screen. "I've got another friend," Tarida shouted over her shoulder to her colleague busy on an adjacent computer.

Beijing and Pyongyang toast their friendly relations

Beijing and Pyongyang toast their friendly relations BEIJING (AP): China and North Korea toasted their longtime alliance with parties marking the 36th anniversary of a treaty between the socialist neighbors, official reports said yesterday.

Fancy-fingered Fariz FM flies back on stage in style

Fancy-fingered Fariz FM flies back on stage in styleBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): After trailing through the glittering forest of artificial artists who seem to care more for fame and fortune than for creating art ...

Print media network in Indonesia

Print media network in Indonesia Jawa Pos Newspapers (19): Jawa Pos, Manado Post, Akcaya, Riau Post, Sumatra Expres, Suara Indonesia, Cendrawasih Post, Suara Maluku, Mercusuar, Karya Dharma, Memorandum, Suara Nusa, Manuntung, Independent, Kalteng Pos, Semarak, Merdeka, Media Kita.

Soeharto vows to boost cooperatives

Soeharto vows to boost cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto pledged yesterday to promote cooperatives as one of the main pillars of the country's economy.The President, quoting the Constitution, said the development of cooperatives was absolutely necessary to improve the welfare of the...

An expert's eye on problems, prospects for domestic politics

An expert's eye on problems, prospects for domestic politics Leadership and Culture in Indonesian PoliticsBy R. William LiddleAllen and Unwin Pty Ltd., NSW, Australia.314 pagesRp 40,000 JAKARTA (JP): R. William Liddle is no stranger to students of Indonesian politics.

George Lucas' marketing empire strikes back

George Lucas' marketing empire strikes backBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): A funny thing happened on the way to the movie theater. Headed to see Star Wars, we were stopped in our tracks by an elaborate spaceship.Kids stood with glazed eyes around this shopping mall Death Star.

Paragita Choir makes its mark in choral performances

Paragita Choir makes its mark in choral performancesBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): What's a choir? A musical instrument, that's what. Of course it differs from a piano, say, or a violin, tuba, marimba or even a collection of all of them put together.

Not all greener pastures for female overseas workers

Not all greener pastures for female overseas workersBy Becky Mowbray PONOROGO, EAST JAVA (JP): Just about everything except economic opportunity grows in the fertile highlands above Ponorogo's villages.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album...

A beef with greasy burgers and chocolate

A beef with greasy burgers and chocolate JAKARTA (JP): I recently took two nephews to one of those hamburger joints in town. Not because I'm the kind of doting uncle who will do anything for the offspring of a collection of sisters and brothers, but because I'd been asked to sort of baby- sit for...

Former foreign workers become village misfits

Former foreign workers become village misfits JAKARTA (JP): Families and village life are likely to change as more women leave for foreign lands in search of work, sociologists say.Many women become more independent, assertive and self- confident after leaving village life behind.

Guess What?

Guess What? Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono refused to utter goodbye during his final meeting with the House of Representatives."I prefer saying 'hope to see you again', although I may not enjoy another lively discussion in the House," Moerdiono said in his farewell speech before House...

England wins its first ever European Team Championships

England wins its first ever European Team ChampionshipsBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): England for the first time won the 11th European Team Championship which was held at Pula, a well-known resort on the Adriatic Coast, Croatia, in May.

Indonesia trails Italy in Fed Cup tennis tie

Indonesia trails Italy in Fed Cup tennis tieBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young Fed Cup team put up a brave fight yesterday but still lost both singles matches to Italy at Senayan tennis court, Central Jakarta.