Archive: 24 August 1997
32 articles found
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Robin Singh takes India to test lead
Robin Singh takes India to test lead COLOMBO (AFP): Robin Singh smashed his first one-day century and Mohammad Azharuddin completed 7,000 limited overs runs as India flayed new-look Sri Lanka for 291 for nine in the third and final one day international here yesterday.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Cambodian royalist urges ASEAN cease-fire role
Cambodian royalist urges ASEAN cease-fire role CHONG CHOM PASS, Thailand (Reuter): The commander of royalist forces fighting to maintain control of a key stronghold in northwest Cambodia yesterday called for regional help to mediate and guarantee a cease-fire in the war-torn country.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Sarik dealers hunt for best buys
Sarik dealers hunt for best buys JAKARTA (JP): "We buy junk from you and sell antiques to you" is the life motto of the Sarik antique dealers on Jl. Ciputat Raya, not only in serving customers but also in surviving tough business times.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Anggun sings her way on ambitions of world fame
Anggun sings her way on ambitions of world fameBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Go international are sacred words in the entertainment world. As "global market" becomes familiar terminology and brings a borderless world to mind, hitmakers in Indonesian music are setting their ambitious sights on...
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Wardiman inspects festival preparations
Wardiman inspects festival preparations TOKYO (JP): Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro arrived in Tokyo Friday morning to inspect preparation and the progress of the Indonesia-Japan Friendship Festival 1997.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Venues on track for KL games
Venues on track for KL games KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The main stadiums, swimming pool and athletes village for the Commonwealth Games to be held here next year will be completed ahead of schedule, the builder told Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Malaysia bans Moslem men from bodybuilding
Malaysia bans Moslem men from bodybuilding KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's Sarawak state has banned Moslem men from participating in bodybuilding contests because they expose "forbidden" parts of their bodies, news reports said yesterday.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
When tour's home away from home
When tour's home away from home JAKARTA (JP): A few months ago my neighbor, Ibu Etty, asked me to accompany her on a tour to Europe, all expenses paid, hotel, airfare, three meals a day and city tours.It sounded like winning a lottery, so I immediately said yes.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Creativity key in surviving new TV times
Creativity key in surviving new TV timesBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): These are cutthroat times in the TV business as the five privately-owned broadcasting stations vie for choice pieces of the advertising pie.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Live Reports: Float Parade from Monas 9:30 TV Drama: Di Sekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 11:30 Teenagers' Program: Temu Remaja 12:10 p.m.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Readings show spirit of independence
Readings show spirit of independenceBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Independence Day is more than a celebration of freedom from foreign rule. For those with creative minds, it also signifies freedom to express oneself.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Career women skirt traditional gender traps
Career women skirt traditional gender trapsBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Living true to their nurturer trademark, some career women take pride in exercising their soft skills as mediators and whispering important tidbits into the right ears.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Famous Ciputat antique showcase began small
Famous Ciputat antique showcase began smallBy Edith Hartanto Antique dealers on Jl. Ciputat Raya are holding a month-long fair to fete Indonesia's 52nd independence anniversary. The Jakarta Post talks to dealers about the ups and downs of the antique business, and about how this high street on the...
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Embattled AIDS poster girl fights on
Embattled AIDS poster girl fights onBy Cecilia Quiambao MANILA (JP): The sky is falling in fast for Sarah Jane Salazar, the brave, street-savvy AIDS poster girl of the Philippines who dared nurture love despite the stigma of the fatal disease.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Original 'Cosmo' girl Brown touts the beauty of sex
Original 'Cosmo' girl Brown touts the beauty of sexBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Fun, fearless, female is the catchphrase for Kosmopolitan, the new magazine in town.Sounds familiar? It should, because Kosmopolitan, launched on Friday, is Indonesia's own Cosmopolitan, the groundbreaking U.S.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Boom or bust for TV stations
Boom or bust for TV stations Today marks a trio of TV birthdays as Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) celebrates its 35th anniversary, Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) turns 9 and Surya Citra Televisi Indonesia (SCTV) is 8.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Past loves: Tales of four devoted antique collectors
Past loves: Tales of four devoted antique collectorsBy Emilie Sueur and Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): It is different strokes for different folks in deciphering the attraction of antique collecting.For British businessman David A. Whitaker, it runs in the family, at least his wife's family.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Singing the traffic jam blues
Singing the traffic jam blues JAKARTA (JP): Getting trapped in traffic is no different from passing a kidney stone. It's painful but it's something you can't get out of.Blast the radio with music by Soundgarden or Nine Inch Nails in a vain effort to psyche you up, but the mellow tune of REM's...
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
The disabled unfriendly city
The disabled unfriendly city Every individual has the right to feel safe and at home in the city where they live. Whether the person belongs to the minority or the majority of the population, the ultimate goal of life is to be happy.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Digital television coming on stream
Digital television coming on streamBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): You will soon be able to enjoy cinema view and compact disc sound on your television sets as local broadcasters are starting to embrace the latest digital technology.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Susi and Joko meet Chinese foes in Sanyo World Cup finals
Susi and Joko meet Chinese foes in Sanyo World Cup finalsBy Primastuti Handayani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Susi Susanti and Joko Suprianto square off against Chinese opponents in today's singles finals of the 1997 Sanyo World Cup badminton championship.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
An evening's delight with Indian rhapsody and dance
An evening's delight with Indian rhapsody and danceBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Eyeballs bulged in crazed wrath and a face contorted in disgust etched eminently beautiful characterizations of emotional disgust and turmoil.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Quizzes are hot ticket in intense TV ratings war
Quizzes are hot ticket in intense TV ratings warBy Listiana Operananta and Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Over the past few years, local TV stations have been cramming their program line ups with quizzes -- ranging from crossword puzzles to family games -- to draw viewers and lure potential advertisers.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Burhan sets course record for 1st title
Burhan sets course record for 1st title SURABAYA (JP): After struggling for three years on the professional circuit, Burhan Bora from Makasar Golf Club won the Prasidha East Java Open golf title by a stroke at the Ciputra Golf course here yesterday, setting a course record of 66 (33 33).
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Worker killed in fire
Worker killed in fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire on the fifth floor of the Pasaraya shopping center in Blok M, South Jakarta, killed a worker and seriously injured his younger brother yesterday.A South Jakarta fire brigade official, Tugimin, said Maman, 29, and his brother Oleh, 19, were inside an air...
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
How to govern humanely in a brave new world
How to govern humanely in a brave new world On Humane Governance: Toward a New Global Politics,By Richard Falk,The Pennsylvania State University Press, 1995288 pages JAKARTA (JP): This book focuses on governance and systems of governing, not governments.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
A souvenir from another place
A souvenir from another placeBy Ismet Fanany Minangkabau people have long talked of their tradition of leaving home to seek their fortunes or study in other provinces or even abroad.Gradute students from across world have studied the phenomenon.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Dubbing foreign films is not mere double-talk
Dubbing foreign films is not mere double-talkBy Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): A film depicts a made-up representation of reality. It is not reality but derived from reality and speaks to viewers through a visual discourse. A good film is understood even in silence.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Buying antiques takes time in spotting fakes
Buying antiques takes time in spotting fakes JAKARTA (JP): No fail-safe rules prevail on how to buy antiques and, more importantly, how to spot a fake. Even the most seasoned dealers have fallen victim to paying high prices for top-notch reproductions and knockoffs.Rule of thumb is buyer beware.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Govt gives unclear signals on fate of broadcasting bill
Govt gives unclear signals on fate of broadcasting billBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The government's unprecedented decision to return the broadcasting bill to the House of Representatives (DPR) for further deliberation left many bewildered.Uncertainty is particularly pronounced among legislators. B.N.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
What they say about TV programs
What they say about TV programsBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): A variety of programs are screened by the seven local television stations. Some are cherished, while others are cursed. Five people from different walks of life shared their views on television programs with The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 24 Aug 1997
Grandmasters drub computers in AEGON
Grandmasters drub computers in AEGONBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 12th AEGON Human versus Computer tournament in The Hague this April was another fine rendition of the annual event.Fifty of the world's very best computers were pitted against an assortment of human opponents, ranging from...