Archive: 13 July 1997
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Sun, 13 Jul 1997
'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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
'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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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 ...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
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.