Archive: 8 February 1998
23 articles found
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Influx of migrants a headache for the city administration
Influx of migrants a headache for the city administrationBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): The manic frenzy of the annual Idul Fitri exodus left behind it a pool of calm which will be finally shattered with most returning Jakartans expected back today.The city administration says more than 2.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Country's poultry farmers on the verge of bankruptcy
Country's poultry farmers on the verge of bankruptcyBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): A sharp increase in feed meal prices could see the chicken being added to the list of endangered animals.The chairman of the Association of Indonesian Poultry Producers, Alie Aboebakar, said skyrocketing...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Writer Rosidi devotes life to 'serious' literature
Writer Rosidi devotes life to 'serious' literatureBy Mulyo Sanyoto JAKARTA (ANTARA): Writer Ajip Rosidi celebrated his 60th birthday on Jan. 31, perhaps content in the knowledge he has done much to enrich national and regional literary wealth.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Tales of two batik museums in Yogyakarta
Tales of two batik museums in YogyakartaBy Tedy Novan and LN Idayanie YOGYAKARTA (JP): Among issues discussed at the International Conference on Culture and Tourism (ICCT) here last November was the lack of a fitting batik museum, a huge irony in the most famed home of the textile.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Migrant who made good remembers those back home
Migrant who made good remembers those back homeBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Few would guess from Suparjo's simple, inexpensive clothes that he is a successful businessman in the capital.He is a native of Jeruk Gulung hamlet in the Gedangsari subdistrict of Gunungkidul, a corner of Yogyakarta...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
The depression of the 1930s
The depression of the 1930s Present circumstances remind me of the great depression of the 1930s. My father, who had grandiose ideas, attempted to live beyond his means.I was a child of six attending the Dutch elementary school.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
What people say about all the migrants
What people say about all the migrants JAKARTA (JP): This is a city of hope and challenge for many, an arena to try their luck in the great adventure of life.They come from all corners of the country in search of opportunities, jobs and a better life, both for them and their families back in the...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
APEC: Evolution, consolidation and diversity
APEC: Evolution, consolidation and diversityAndrew Elek assesses the Vancouver meetings. The November 1997 meetings of APEC ministers and leaders in Vancouver marked yet another positive stage in the evolution of the APEC process.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Marcos to run for president
Marcos to run for president MANILA (AFP): Imelda Marcos, who has been convicted on graft and faces 12 years in jail, said yesterday she will run for president of the Philippines in the May 11 elections to "bring back dignity, decency and leadership" to the office.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
EU, ASEAN and politics of exclusion
EU, ASEAN and politics of exclusion For the EU the issue of the exclusion of Myanmar from EU-Asean forums is not likely to go away, says Michael Leifer. EVER since the end of the Cold War, the relationship between the EU and ASEAN has been troubled by a tension over human rights.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Environment: Pemanfaatan Limbah 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30 Teenager's Program: Temu Remaja 12:15 p.m.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Hometown ties attract provincial migrants to certain jobs
Hometown ties attract provincial migrants to certain jobs JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of people from many ethnic groups across the country come to Jakarta to try their luck every year.They meet, mingle and cooperate with each other.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
No one asks you to come to Jakarta
No one asks you to come to Jakarta Jakarta has long attracted people from all over Indonesia with promises of a better life. Many have made it, but many others had their dreams shattered by the harsh reality of life in a big city.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
ABRI to take harsh action against rioters
ABRI to take harsh action against rioters JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung told security personnel yesterday to take harsh measures against anyone attempting to disrupt next month's general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Are we a selfish people in decline?
Are we a selfish people in decline? JAKARTA (JP): One afternoon, my friend Joko arrived with a troubled look on his face."Do you know Lifebuoy soap is Rp 950 now? It was only Rp 450 before," he said. "My God, I think one day I will have to bathe by rubbing my body with a stone!"I laughed and then...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Yogyakarta a hotbed for artistic talent
Yogyakarta a hotbed for artistic talentBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The passage of time can soften the most rigid of opinions.A magazine recently published a photograph of painter Hardi in front of his work, Jendralnya Jendral (The General of Generals), clearly an admiring portrait of President...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Paris battle pits matrons and artists
Paris battle pits matrons and artistsBy Jon Henley PARIS: In the blue corner, the matrons of Montmartre: tailored twinsets, refined accents, demure but determined defenders of what should be the most romantic corner of Paris.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Riot over food price increases hits Bima
Riot over food price increases hits Bima JAKARTA (JP): Mobs protesting dramatic increases in the prices of essential commodities attacked shops in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, yesterday, police said.Capt. Bokran of Bima Police told The Jakarta Post by telephone that the violence began at about 9:30 a.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Wynne cruises into Wellington final
Wynne cruises into Wellington final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young tennis hopeful Wynne Prakusya cruises to the Wellington Women's International Tournament finals today.The 16-year-old Wynne, who also made it into the junior Australian Open grand slam final last week, defeated Australian Lechia...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Myanmar's bid to join regional groups
Myanmar's bid to join regional groups Myanmar needs to do more if it hopes to gain membership in other regional groupings.By Ahmed M. Khalid REGIONAL integration is advancing rapidly in Asia as a result of both market forces and government policies.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Food prices
Food prices Despite the government's assurance of adequate stocks of basic commodities, prices in the shops continue to rise. It is unclear who is profiteering from the situation, but what is clear is that the poorest level of society will suffer the most.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
53 injured in West Java express train accident
53 injured in West Java express train accident PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): Seven people were seriously hurt and 46 others suffered minor injuries when a Jakarta-Bandung express train collided head-on with a waiting train near the small Sadang railway station yesterday morning.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Loek van Wely advances to 5th round
Loek van Wely advances to 5th roundBy Kristianus Liem This is the fifth in series of six articles on the World Chess Championships held in Groningen, the Netherlands, in December last year. JAKARTA (JP): Grandmaster Loek van Wely became the only Dutch player to advance to round five (in the best of...