Archive: 11 January 1998
26 articles found
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Edi Sedyawati reconciles roles in art and govt
Edi Sedyawati reconciles roles in art and govtBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): Don't lump Director General of Cultural Affairs Edi Sedyawati among those gray bureaucrats with scant understanding of their field.The 60-year-old professor is an accomplished dancer who continues to perform.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Chocolate mosque is feast for the eyes, not palate
Chocolate mosque is feast for the eyes, not palateBy Monika Winarto JAKARTA (JP): Chocoholics be warned. The delectable food has been carved into the shape of a mosque for this Ramadhan, and the model now graces the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Megawati declares readiness for presidency
Megawati declares readiness for presidency JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and daughter of the country's first president Sukarno, declared her readiness to become a presidential candidate and urged incumbent President Soeharto not to go...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Foot soldiers in the war against poverty
Foot soldiers in the war against povertyKisah-Kisah IDT, Penuturan 100 Sarjana Pendamping (Stories of the IDT Program, Perspectives of 100 Participating Scholars) Edited by Mubyarto Aditya Media Press Yogyakarta, 1997 Price Rp 22, 500 557 pp.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Boxing body wants Prabowo as new chief
Boxing body wants Prabowo as new chief JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association hopes the Army's Special Forces commandant-general, Maj. Gen. Prabowo Subianto, will become its next chairman.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Monetary crisis
Monetary crisisFrom RepublikaI am very distressed by media reports on the economic crisis. Many experts have spoken on the matter. So far, I have only heard unconvincing opinions.This country had fought for more than 350 years to gain independence.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Batik artist Ardianto amasses objects of desire
Batik artist Ardianto amasses objects of desireBy Dini S. Djalal YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ardianto Pranata is worried. He looks at the object before him, a bright green sculpture sitting on a podium of red bricks, and nervously asks: "Do you think it looks good there? For so long I've been thinking of...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
'Sesando', a unique East Nusa Tenggara souvenir
'Sesando', a unique East Nusa Tenggara souvenirBy Yakob Herin KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Each of the country's 27 provinces has its own uniqueness, not only in customs, but also in the arts and culture. East Nusa Tenggara, for example, is the only place where the sesando is found.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
ASEAN masters' works not ruled by uniformity of style
ASEAN masters' works not ruled by uniformity of styleBy Amir Sidharta KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad had a surprise in store when he opened an exhibition of works of ASEAN masters in Selangor in conjunction with the informal 30th ASEAN Summit 1997.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Art community doubtful of govt's commitment
Art community doubtful of govt's commitmentBy Amir Sidharta and Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): The art community and the government have traditionally been uneasy bedfellows.Despite periodical government funding of the arts, their checkered relationship has included the banning of controversial...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:17 p.m.MondayImsak 4:15 a.m.Subuh 4:25 a.m.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
'Contact' hits the world beyond with movie magic
'Contact' hits the world beyond with movie magicBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Contact, which has been lauded as the year's "thinking man's sci-fi", may have taken some time to arrive at our multiplexes, but it's really worth the wait.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
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 Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Talk Show: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30 Teenager's...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Shuttlers decide to give more to association
Shuttlers decide to give more to association JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's national shuttlers have agreed to double the amount of money they contribute to the Badminton Association of Indonesia in the wake of the rupiah's collapse."I was really surprised to learn of their decision.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Ponorogo spiritualists take young men as 'wives'
Ponorogo spiritualists take young men as 'wives'By Rohmat Kemislegi PONOROGO, East Java (JP): Homosexuality is often considered a phenomenon of modern, urban societies, represented by thriving gay and lesbian communities in cities such as Sydney and San Francisco.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Will fine arts shine in Year of Art and Culture?
Will fine arts shine in Year of Art and Culture?By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): On New Year's Day, President Soeharto designated 1998 as the Year of Art and Culture, placing it in the context of the Visit Indonesia Decade begun in 1993.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Now is the right time to buy things
Now is the right time to buy things JAKARTA (JP): "I need the damn thing," Johan said. "Like you need a bullet between your eyes," I retorted. "Look, you've been bitching about needing money, and now you're throwing the stuff at something you shouldn't even consider buying.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
The IMF cometh to the region
The IMF cometh to the region Manuel F. Montes looks at some of the implications of the IMF rescue packages for three Asian countries. SINGAPORE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), long the bane of import-dependent economies with profligate governments in Latin America and Africa, has come to...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Spectacular Green Canyon is new stop on tourist trail
Spectacular Green Canyon is new stop on tourist trailText and photos by Sri Lestari CIAMIS, West Java (JP): Fancy a vacation that will help you briefly turn your back on the monetary crisis and also not leave your pockets empty?As a trip abroad is out of the question for most of us due to the...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Art and culture for tourists
Art and culture for tourists President Soeharto has declared 1998 the Year of Art and Culture to strengthen the nation's identity and to lure foreign tourists in this time of crisis. The Jakarta Post's reporters Budiman Moerdijat, Devi M.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Kindermann beats Yermolinsky
Kindermann beats YermolinskyBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): In 1997, for the first time, the World Chess Championship was played according to the knockout formula, based on a series of two-game matches.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Hormones found in Yuan's bag an illegal substance
Hormones found in Yuan's bag an illegal substance PERTH, Australia (AFP): The human growth hormones uncovered in the baggage of Chinese swimmer Yuan Yuan this week were enough to use for the entire Chinese team at the world championship here, U.S. coach Jon Urbanchek said yesterday.
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Sardono, Jim honored as guardian of Indonesia's arts
Sardono, Jim honored as guardian of Indonesia's artsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): The year 1997 ended in joy for Indonesians Sardono W. Kusumo and Jim Supangkat.Sardono, a choreographer, dancer and filmmaker, and Jim, an art critic and curator, received Prince Claus Awards from The Prince Claus...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Nine die in Bogor accident
Nine die in Bogor accident BOGOR (JP): Nine people were burned to death and two injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a minivan on Jl. Raya Bogor in the early hours of yesterday.The casualties were all occupants of the van, which had been hired by the passengers -- traders of the...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Welcome oh Ramadhan
Welcome oh Ramadhan Marhaban Ya RamadhanWelcome oh Ramadhanthe month of wisdomin which Moslemsmultiply their devotional actions,exercise the virtue of self-restraintenduring hunger and thirstcontrolling their temper, amorousness,putting at bay all other passionsFrom dawn to sunset Marhaban Ya...
Sun, 11 Jan 1998
Seven projects shelved again
Seven projects shelved again JAKARTA (JP): The government announced last night that it was shelving seven megaprojects and put another eight under review, for the second time in five months.The decision was contained in a decree signed by President Soeharto yesterday, Minister/State Secretary...