Archive: 4 October 1998
37 articles found
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Waguri's 'Butoh' dance an acquired taste
Waguri's 'Butoh' dance an acquired tasteBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Davina: A refreshing look at changes in Bali
Davina: A refreshing look at changes in BaliBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisisBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survivalBy 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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Poor openly sell endangered animals to survive crisis
Poor openly sell endangered animals to survive crisisText 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).
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airportBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold
Impoverished villagers risks lives for goldBy 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
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisis
Producers make packaging smaller to cope with crisisBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: UPSJP/afsMARKETING 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the jobless
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the joblessText 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survivalBy 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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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).
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasure
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasureBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airportBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Impoverished villagers risks lives for gold
Impoverished villagers risks lives for goldBy 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
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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
'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...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Living up to fame is not what matters
Living up to fame is not what mattersBy 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.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Bank workers wake up to nasty surprise of unemployment
Bank workers wake up to nasty surprise of unemploymentBy 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.