Archive: 5 April 1998
22 articles found
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
World leader attack speculators in Asian crisis
World leader attack speculators in Asian crisis LONDON (Reuters): European and Asian leaders handed a diplomatic victory to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday by agreeing that speculation in financial markets could be a cause of economic instability.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Seven ailing banks suspended
Seven ailing banks suspended JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Fuad Bawazier announced yesterday the suspension of seven commercial banks and the placing of another seven under the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, including large Bank Danamon, Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia...
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
The pitfalls of teaching in English
The pitfalls of teaching in English Veteran education expert Mochtar Buchori has tirelessly advocated higher quality education throughout his illustrious career. The Jakarta Post reporter Ida Indawati Khouw talked to the former rector of the Islamic Muhammadiyah Institute and former Vice Chairman...
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
S'pore sets special court
S'pore sets special court SINGAPORE (AP): In an effort to bring illegal immigrants more quickly to trial, Singapore has created a special court inside the prison where they are held, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Teaching non-English subjects in English a distant dream
Teaching non-English subjects in English a distant dream JAKARTA (JP): The government's policy to allow high schools to teach subjects like mathematics and physics in English seems a distant dream for most high schools.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Kuala Lumpur offers to send 14 RI migrants to 3rd country
Kuala Lumpur offers to send 14 RI migrants to 3rd country KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia is willing to arrange for the passage to a third country for 14 Indonesian immigrants holed up in a U.N. refugee agency if they make a request for it, the national Bernama news agency reported yesterday.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Guess What? Haryono Suyono
Guess What? Haryono Suyono Being the first of something is enough to make Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Haryono Suyono proud."I am the first minister since our independence in 1945 who is especially assigned to alleviate poverty," he said proudly.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Sculptors pack a punch with stark creations
Sculptors pack a punch with stark creationsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): A structure of chairs sandwiching bricks was a puzzling view in the recent exhibition of the Trienalle Jakarta II 1998: Contemporary Sculpture competition.
Sun, 05 Apr 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 Kami 8:00 Children's Film: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 Talk Show: Etika...
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Who says a personal computer keyboard can only have 104 keys?
Who says a personal computer keyboard can only have 104 keys?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Keyboards that allow you to dance with the software are not new. Years ago, I bought an OmniKey keyboard from Northgate that I could set in such a way that the keys would have additional functions to the...
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
ASEAN ministers seek to contain RI forest fires
ASEAN ministers seek to contain RI forest fires BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): ASEAN environment ministers agreed yesterday a package of measures to combat smog from Indonesian forest fires and avert one of the century's worst ecological disasters.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Goverment speaks up for use of English in schools
Goverment speaks up for use of English in schools The recent government policy allowing the use of English in teaching several subjects in high schools and universities is the hot issue among educators and students.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
A fragment of Yogyakarta culture
A fragment of Yogyakarta culture Cikar Bobrok (Ramshackle horse cart); By Sindhunata; Kanisius and Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta; 277 pp + xii YOGYAKARTA (JP): Journalism is a both noisy and silent world. Its clamor is marked with the demand for high mobility and a strong spirit of adventure.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Few local universities ready to teach in English
Few local universities ready to teach in EnglishBy Sugianto Tandra and Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): When the Indonesian Business Institute toughened its requirements on English skills for enrollment, more students signed up.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Mt. Kemukus: A place with a difference
Mt. Kemukus: A place with a differenceBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The economic crisis has driven many confused and frustrated people to seek their own refuge. Some have chosen to visit places where mysticism reigns. Mount Kemukus is one such place.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Beautiful Mount Leuser Park in Aceh a potential tourist spot
Beautiful Mount Leuser Park in Aceh a potential tourist spotBy Syahruddin Hamzah LEUSER, Aceh (Antara): The forests of Mount Leuser National Park that contain more than 4,000 rare species of flora and fauna are one of the incomparably rich natural beauties in Aceh province.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
'TPI' and 'SCTV' to resume their normal airtime
'TPI' and 'SCTV' to resume their normal airtime JAKARTA (JP): TV stations TPI and SCTV will resume normal airtime tomorrow, after slashing airtime two months ago due to a significant drop in advertisers, station representatives said.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
At 70, Bagong vows to continue his dedication to arts
At 70, Bagong vows to continue his dedication to artsBy Achmad Zaenal YOGYAKARTA (Antara): At the venerable age of 70, Bagong Kussudiardja, a versatile artist from Yogyakarta, has made up his mind never to stop creating works of art.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Ayu cheers up gloomy literature scene
Ayu cheers up gloomy literature sceneBy Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): A young writer has provided solace for the Indonesian literary scene, which has been in the shadow of prevailing gloom, with a unique novel.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
No signs of economic crisis in West Java's Dukuh village
No signs of economic crisis in West Java's Dukuh villageBy Kafil Yamin PAMEUNGPEUK, West Java (JP): Fuss about the present economic squeeze is not heard of here. Women in the village are busy cooking. Their husbands are at work in the fields, while their children play in a vast garden.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Banks suspended
Banks suspended No. Banks Total Assets (Rp billion) As of June, 1997 ----------------------------------- 1. Bank Centris 677.49 2. Bank Deka 245.88 3. Bank Hokindo 270.52 4. Bank Kredit Asia 524.86 5. Bank Pelita 1,270.05 6. Bank Subentra 1,141.68 7. Bank Surya 1,644.
Sun, 05 Apr 1998
Tastes differ
Tastes differ One day a friend of mine from North Sulawesi (Minahasa) sent me a favorite dish, the ingredients of which consists mostly of bat's meat. Although the dish is considered a delicacy in that part of Indonesia, it is not popular or liked by the people on Java island.