Archive: 14 June 1998
23 articles found
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
The missing wife
The missing wifeBy Sartono Kusumaningrat Feeling utterly exhausted, Karep wheeled his Honda CB motorcycle into the central room, which also functioned as sitting room, living room, dining room and garage for his motor vehicle. The clock on the wall showed the hour was midnight minus a few minutes.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
I'm an Indonesian of Chinese descent
I'm an Indonesian of Chinese descent I was upset when I read a letter from Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo (Your Letters, May 30, 1998). How could I help not feeling so, as practically everybody knows that from the National Awakening period up to the proclamation of independence, and from the time...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Political talk shows: Rebel without a pause
Political talk shows: Rebel without a pauseBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): They may not have the mass appeal of news programs broadcast during the recent turmoil, but television political talk shows have apparently stolen many people's hearts.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Saving the titanic bureaucracy from sinking
Saving the titanic bureaucracy from sinkingBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Our bureaucracy is such a mess. It's like a huge ship with many complex systems and networks which is about to sink during a cruise to an obscure destination.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Mahatir, opposition trade charges
Mahatir, opposition trade charges BUKIT SAGU, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the opposition leader swapped accusations yesterday in a running battle between the political rivals.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Facing the red tape in public services, its reality
Facing the red tape in public services, its realityBy Christiani S. Tumelap and Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): "There's no need to do it yourself, just pay more and you'll get it fast." That's familiar advice anytime one plans to apply for a driver's license or an identity card.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Women's dignity is the casualty in the mass rapes
Women's dignity is the casualty in the mass rapesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Words are not enough to describe the anguish, helplessness and humiliation of a woman raped.Feelings of their male kin, some of whom saw with their own eyes the assaults on their wives and daughters, are equally...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
The long road towards better public service
The long road towards better public service How can calls for reform help citizens to get better public services? The Jakarta Post reporters Aloysius Unditu, Christiani S. Tumelap, Johannes Simbolon, Lukman Natanegara, Stevie Emilia and Ridwan M. Sijabat examine the issue.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
One plus one equals none in the 'Iron Mask'
One plus one equals none in the 'Iron Mask'By Oren Murphy JAKARTA (JP): For those who have tired of seeing Leonardo DiCaprio's face plastered on posters, T-shirts and other Titanic accessories, there might be a natural inclination to avoid seeing the new film in which he stars, The Man in the Iron...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Timors sold for food
Timors sold for food SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (ANTARA): East Kalimantan's provincial administration is ready to sell the Timor cars being used by local legislators to be able to purchase the nine basic commodities for the people, an official has said.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Baturaden's springs a respite from stress
Baturaden's springs a respite from stress PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Locals will tell you that the springs at Baturaden, where cool weather, scenic beauty and a choice of cool or hot water, heal any kind of stress you care to mention.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
British film festival features contemporary and comedy
British film festival features contemporary and comedyBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The young man's name is Comsack. A young poet with an exploding nature, a little bit eccentric perhaps. On one hand he feels awkward in the midst of middle class society, on the other hand he is unemployed yet...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Tarring others with the brush of hatred
Tarring others with the brush of hatred JAKARTA (JP): My grandmother was an unwavering creature of habit. She ate a spartan breakfast of strong, unsweetened tea with a splash of milk every day, watched the evening news on the dot faithfully and voted Tory throughout her life despite her working...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Permadi beats Ardy in U.S. Open semis
Permadi beats Ardy in U.S. Open semis ORANGE, California (Reuters): Taiwan's Fung Permadi upset top seed Ardy Wiranata of Indonesia 10-15, 15-8, 15-7 on Friday night to reach the final of the U.S. Open badminton tournament.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Repairing burned shops is easiest part of aftermath
Repairing burned shops is easiest part of aftermathBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie assured the country that he "would take care of all traders," Chinese-Indonesian or not, during his tour of several Jakarta shopping centers damaged in the May 14 riots.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Sintong gets new post
Sintong gets new post JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung swore-in Lt. Gen. (ret) Sintong Panjaitan (center) as Secretary of Development Operation yesterday.Here in the photo Sintong is seen chatting with his predecessor -- the current Minister of Information Yunus Yosfiah (left)...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
An appeal to respect nation's diversity
An appeal to respect nation's diversity Kekayaan, agama dan kekuasaan, Identitas dan Konflik di Indonesia (Timur) Modern (Wealth, religion and power, identity and conflict in modern (eastern) Indonesia); By P.M. Laksono et.al.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
How Yogyakarta managed to avoid storm of riots
How Yogyakarta managed to avoid storm of riotsBy Tedy Novan and Sutan Malekewi YOGYAKARTA (JP): Last month's storm of massive riots that hit Jakarta and several other provincial cities steered clear of Yogyakarta.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: HiltonJakarta Hilton International HotelWELCOME, CHIEF: Australia's Army chief, Gen. John S. Baker (second right), is greeted by Angkoso Soekadari, front office manager of the Jakarta Hilton International's Lagoon Tower upon his arrival on May 30.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Maria Hofker helps bring Bali to the world
Maria Hofker helps bring Bali to the worldBy Boudewijn Brands AMSTERDAM (JP): This is a story of another of those foreign painters who fell in love with Bali.The works of Maria Hofker, 95, were among those which brought Bali to the world, though she has been largely overshadowed by her husband's...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Reform movement, racial violence in Surakarta
Reform movement, racial violence in SurakartaBy Risang Pamungkastiran and Tedy Novan SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): In just three days, Surakarta was destroyed by fire. Starting as a peaceful demonstration May 14 at Surakarta Muhammadiyah University demanding reform, riots followed, with looting,...
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
Crisis centers first step in overcoming trauma
Crisis centers first step in overcoming trauma JAKARTA (JP): She was once a cheerful girl and one of the brightest students in her school. Now the 16-year-old is in a state of shock and suffering very acute depression.
Sun, 14 Jun 1998
No one wants complicated bureaucracy to continue
No one wants complicated bureaucracy to continue JAKARTA (JP): As the expiry dates of our personal documents, like identity cards (IDs), draw near, we are filled with dread. Expatriates come away with a hell-like impression of the country when dealing directly with government officials.