Archive: 4 October 1998
37 articles found
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A woman picked up and observed a 100 gram Dancow's instant milk econo-pack in a supermarket. She checked its price against other packages of the same brand that came in boxes and tins. After a few minutes of pondering, she chose the smaller package. "It (the econo-pack) is cheaper," said the mother who has stuck to the brand for her two children, now 10 and seven years old, for several years.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold By Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The hardship caused by the economic crisis is driving thousands of poor villagers near here to risk their lives in deep shafts in a hilly pine forest digging for gold.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport By Alex Abraham JAKARTA (JP): To the uninitiated, the new waiting lounge at Surabaya's Juanda airport is an exiting if smoke filled experience. The lounge has a brand new tiled floor, more lighting, more sheet glass, more plants and an air of all round newness. The chairs and sofa's are new, brightly cushioned in the non-smoking area and made of gleaming new anodized metal in the smoking area.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Military riding the winds of change
Military riding the winds of change BANDUNG (JP): "What's wrong with Dwifungsi?" is a question that is being asked nowadays by nearly everyone concerned. To say nothing is wrong with the concept is to be blind to the reality, given the harsh criticism over its existence and implementation coming from almost every quarter of society. As the anniversary of the armed forces is approaching, the public is getting more and more curious about how the military is going to address the issue.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Finding a job through the net
Finding a job through the net JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a job? Now newspapers and magazines are no longer the only media where you can browse for openings. For those who have access, the Internet is a good place to turn to. The following is a list of address of some websites which offer job information. They can also be used to advertise application letters and provide information about the companies people are interested in working for. http://www.cybernet.or.id/bursakerja http://www2.bonet.co.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Poor openly sell endangered animals to survive crisis
Poor openly sell endangered animals to survive crisis Text and photos by Yogita Tahil Ramani BANDUNG (JP): The occasion was "Snake Promotion Week" or something to that effect. At least, that was the impression given by Mang Yosie (not his real name). Wearing sunglasses and a leather-jacket, he spoke eloquently to a crowd of curious onlookers in front of the Bandung Indah Plaza.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Hawkers offering their merchandise to passersby is a common sight in the Blok M area, South Jakarta. But it is sad to discover that one of the goods on offer is a Javan eagle, an endangered and protected species. "This is elang Jawa (the Javan Hawk-eagle)... It's a rare bird, buy it. It's not expensive. For you, it's only Rp 200,000," the hawker promoted the bird in a friendly manner to curious onlookers.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis JAKARTA (JP): As the economic abyss is only worsening, life is increasingly difficult for many people, especially those who have lost their jobs. As there has been no sign of when the crisis will end, bankrupt and financially troubled employers are firing more employees, adding to the long list of jobless people. Some people who have become jobless and their dependents share their experiences with The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Mandra
Guess What? Mandra Comedian Mandra has had the stuffing knocked out of him by the court handling the legal dispute between him and his wife. East Jakarta District Court ordered Mandra last week to pay Rp 101 million (US$10,000) to his former wife for not registering their marriage. His former wife, Rina Rodhiah, had sued him for failing to register their marriage at the Civil Registration Office and neglecting their three-year-old daughter after they divorced.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A woman picked up and observed a 100 gram Dancow's instant milk econo-pack in a supermarket. She checked its price against other packages of the same brand that came in boxes and tins. After a few minutes of pondering, she chose the smaller package. "It (the econo-pack) is cheaper," said the mother who has stuck to the brand for her two children, now 10 and seven years old, for several years.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Brazilians to vote today
Brazilians to vote today JAKARTA (JP): All Brazilian citizens living in Indonesia are reminded to cast their votes in their homeland's general election on Sunday at the Brazilian Embassy in South Jakarta. It is to be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the embassy in Mulia Towers, Jl. Gatot Subroto. Voting is an obligation for all Brazilians aged 18 and over. "The vote in Brazil is obligatory by law. All citizens must vote," said Jose Joacir dos Santos, the embassy's cultural attache.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Davina: A refreshing look at changes in Bali
Davina: A refreshing look at changes in Bali By Jean Couteau DENPASAR (JP): It has been seventy years now since Bali was discovered by foreign painters. Their approach is usually aesthetic and exotic. They appropriate images of the island and make it an object of idyllic consumption: a paradise. They thus prevent Bali -- or rather the visual discourse on Bali -- from entering into modernity.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:00 Music 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana 10:00 Family's Program: Etika 10:30 Music 11:30 Talk Show: Bincang-Bincang 12:15 p.m.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Peggy Melati Sukma
Guess What? Peggy Melati Sukma In a discussion on beautiful and sexy women in the eyes of men at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta on Friday, Ultima II cosmetics beauty consultant Peggy Melati Sukma spoke of her ideas on the importance of skincare. The waif-looker sinetron (TV series) artist advised that women should stop bothering about skyrocketing prices of sembako (basic commodities). "Even if the price of rice shoots up to Rp 100,000/kg, why should we worry too much?
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir says Anwar plotted to topple him
Mahathir says Anwar plotted to topple him KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said his sacked deputy Anwar Ibrahim had plotted to topple him while putting on a friendly face, local newspapers reported on Saturday. In the first detailed accusations against Anwar's alleged plan to oust him, Mahathir said on Friday that his former protege had planned to take control of parts of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party as part of the bid for power.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Waguri's 'Butoh' dance an acquired taste
Waguri's 'Butoh' dance an acquired taste By Sal Murgiyanto JAKARTA (JP): Silence reigned when the auditorium lights dimmed. Then two rays of an altogether more intense light shot out from the stage wings and picked out a white figure standing in the center of the stage likes an entrance gate. The figure appeared statue-like, sometimes appearing beautiful, at times comical, and even ugly.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
More entries sought for badminton tourney
More entries sought for badminton tourney JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the Sanyo Indonesia Open Badminton Championships are holding out for more entries despite Friday's official registration closure for the tournament. Secretary-general of the Badminton Association of Indonesia Leo Ch. Wiranata told The Jakarta Post on Saturday that countries could still submit names of participants even after the entries are submitted to the International Badminton Federation (IBF) next week for the drawing.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI 'Dwifungsi' rooted in civilian and military antagonism
ABRI 'Dwifungsi' rooted in civilian and military antagonism BANDUNG (JP): The Dwifungsi doctrine of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) is often regarded as a dichotomy of civilian and military authorities, a power struggle between civilian and military leaders.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment threat hangs over everyone
Unemployment threat hangs over everyone If it could happen to nearly 20 million of us, then the assumption holds that the ax of redundancy could fall on you. Losing one's job is now a real and frightening prospect for nearly all Indonesians. In this week's cover story, The Jakarta Post team of reporters -- Aloysius Unditu, Johannes K. Simbolon, Ridwan M. Sijabat, Sri Purwati, Stevie Emilia, IGN Oka Budhi Yogaswara and Lukman Natanagara -- looks into the issue of unemployment.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank workers wake up to nasty surprise of unemployment
Bank workers wake up to nasty surprise of unemployment By Aloysius Unditu and Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Eight-year-old Chandra, a banker's son, came down with a mysterious ailment last month. His worried parents took him to the hospital several times, but nobody could identify his condition.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Living up to fame is not what matters
Living up to fame is not what matters By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): If good looks were all that counted to reach the top echelons of the TV and film world, few would fit the bill better than Khadijah Azhari, popularly known as Ayu Azhari. Tall and full-bodied, with an aquiline nose and straight, thick black hair, the 28-year-old mother of four from Jakarta looks every inch like she was born to be a star. Except it was not that easy.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Dwifungsi' seen blocking role of civilian politicians
'Dwifungsi' seen blocking role of civilian politicians The Armed Forces (ABRI) marks its 53rd anniversary on Monday amidst growing public demands for it to end, or curtail its sociopolitical role. As part of this year's anniversary, the military organized a seminar to discuss the appropriate role it should play into the next century, and invited both critics and defenders of ABRI's Dwifungsi (dual function) concept to give their views. In these three articles, Lela E.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Art summit entertains Jakartans with quality performances
Art summit entertains Jakartans with quality performances JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans warmly greeted renowned local and foreign artists during the second week of their performances at the Second Art Summit, with tickets to W.S. Rendra's play Perjuangan Suku Naga (The Struggle of the Dragon Tribe) sold out a few days before the show. "I regret not buying the tickets much earlier. It's my fault, I know that Rendra has lots of fans," Juanita, who missed the play, told The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold By Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The hardship caused by the economic crisis is driving thousands of poor villagers near here to risk their lives in deep shafts in a hilly pine forest digging for gold.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport By Alex Abraham JAKARTA (JP): To the uninitiated, the new waiting lounge at Surabaya's Juanda airport is an exiting if smoke filled experience. The lounge has a brand new tiled floor, more lighting, more sheet glass, more plants and an air of all round newness. The chairs and sofa's are new, brightly cushioned in the non-smoking area and made of gleaming new anodized metal in the smoking area.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Military riding the winds of change
Military riding the winds of change BANDUNG (JP): "What's wrong with Dwifungsi?" is a question that is being asked nowadays by nearly everyone concerned. To say nothing is wrong with the concept is to be blind to the reality, given the harsh criticism over its existence and implementation coming from almost every quarter of society. As the anniversary of the armed forces is approaching, the public is getting more and more curious about how the military is going to address the issue.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Finding a job through the net
Finding a job through the net JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a job? Now newspapers and magazines are no longer the only media where you can browse for openings. For those who have access, the Internet is a good place to turn to. The following is a list of address of some websites which offer job information. They can also be used to advertise application letters and provide information about the companies people are interested in working for. http://www.cybernet.or.id/bursakerja http://www2.bonet.co.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: UPS JP/afs MARKETING STRATEGY: The president director of United Parcel Service (UPS) Indonesia, Jeffrey Fairbairn (right), flanked by UPS marketing manager Jay Reyes (left) and finance director Halim Slamet (center), explains the company's service strategy in a media briefing. UPS introduced an overnight delivery service to major Asian destinations on Sept. 1.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Reform-minded Amien advocates high politics
Reform-minded Amien advocates high politics Membangun Politik Adiluhung, Membumikan Tauhid Sosial, Menegakkan Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar (Building high politics, interpreting social faith and enjoining right action and forbidding what is wrong and evil); By M. Amien Rais; Zaman Wacana Mulia, Bandung, 1998; 432 pp YOGYAKARTA (JP): Having grown up under a repressive regime, most of Indonesia's young generation feel that their interests have never truly been represented by the government.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasure
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasure By Izabel Deuff PELABUHAN RATU, West Java (JP): If you find surfing a little too dangerous at this famed resort, try exploring the area's breath-taking waterfalls located about 150 km south of Jakarta. Although they are the highest in West Java, the waterfalls near Cikanteh village are still relatively unknown.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakartans welcome sultan as their new governor
Yogyakartans welcome sultan as their new governor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Yogyakartans applauded outside the provincial legislative council building after Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid swore in traditional monarch Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X as their new governor on Saturday. In contrast to the sultan, whose car was thronged by the cheerful supporters along the famed Jl.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Police to be separated from ABRI: Wiranto
Police to be separated from ABRI: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto confirmed on Saturday that the National Police would soon be separated from the Armed Forces (ABRI). Speaking to reporters after witnessing the final preparation for ABRI's 53rd anniversary parade, he said the Armed Forces headquarters had agreed to let the National Police become an independent force.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Probe, clarification or 'gombalization'?
Probe, clarification or 'gombalization'? JAKARTA (JP): An old cartoon that I happened to keep, shows Imelda facing a TV crew, clarifying her previous statement. The caption is very intriguing: "It shows how wrong the press can be! Certainly I had 3,000 pairs of shoes. But half of them belonged to Ferdinand. (Ferdinand is pictured standing beside her, wearing a pair of ladies shoes).
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Hawkers offering their merchandise to passersby is a common sight in the Blok M area, South Jakarta. But it is sad to discover that one of the goods on offer is a Javan eagle, an endangered and protected species. "This is elang Jawa (the Javan Hawk-eagle)... It's a rare bird, buy it. It's not expensive. For you, it's only Rp 200,000," the hawker promoted the bird in a friendly manner to curious onlookers.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the jobless
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the jobless Text and photo by Ridwan M. Sijabat SURABAYA (JP): Life is hard for 34-year-old Mbak (sister) Wok since she lost her beloved husband Poniman in January and her job three months ago. Employed for two weeks in an irrigation project in her village Sumur Welut, she earns a daily wage of Rp 6,500 (65 U.S. cents) to feed her five children.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Murphy's 'Doctor Dolittle' is silly but till enjoyable
Murphy's 'Doctor Dolittle' is silly but till enjoyable JAKARTA (JP): A remake of the 1967 movie starring Rex Harrison, Eddie Murphy takes on the role of the veterinarian who rediscovers his childhood gift of being able to talk to animals. But whilst the original was a musical, the 1998 version is an all comedic attempt which exploits special effects to get "street-wise" animals to squeak and squawk with character. Most adults would probably dismiss this movie finding it too childish.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis JAKARTA (JP): As the economic abyss is only worsening, life is increasingly difficult for many people, especially those who have lost their jobs. As there has been no sign of when the crisis will end, bankrupt and financially troubled employers are firing more employees, adding to the long list of jobless people. Some people who have become jobless and their dependents share their experiences with The Jakarta Post.