Archive: 16 August 1998
25 articles found
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Gibson, Glover still a deadly team in 'Lethal Weapon 4'
Gibson, Glover still a deadly team in 'Lethal Weapon 4'By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Six years ago, most moviegoers probably thought they had seen the last of the Lethal Weapon films after a successful three-movie run over more than half a decade.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Tracing the history of Javanese traditional art
Tracing the history of Javanese traditional artBy Tri Budhi Sastrio DENPASAR (JP): Culture derives from the accumulated habits of many lifetimes. Moreover, it is the way people see themselves and organize their lives according to those perceptions.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
The era of awakening for democracy
The era of awakening for democracy Following is the full text of the state address given by President B.J. Habibie on Aug. 15 before the House of Representatives in Jakarta on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day Aug. 17, 1998.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
No paper
No paper In observance of Independence Day tomorrow, which is a national holiday, The Jakarta Post will not appear, and will resume publication on Tuesday. -- The Editor
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Everyday human rights violations under the New Order
Everyday human rights violations under the New OrderBy Mohtar Mas'oed YOGYAKARTA (JP): The following stories were familiar to many of us during the New Order period.Darmin, an orange seller from Nganjuk, always traveled from villages in East Java to Jakarta's markets.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Freeport workers end strike
Freeport workers end strike JAKARTA (JP): After being on strike since Aug. 10 to demand a pay increase and protest alleged discrimination against local staff, PT Freeport Indonesia employees in Irian Jaya agreed on Friday to return to work.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
ABRI hails Habibie's state address
ABRI hails Habibie's state address JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) top brass greeted with grace President B.J. Habibie's assertion yesterday that the military had to undergo reform, calling the stance realistic and future-oriented.Armed Forces Commander Gen.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Seeking independence in the world of the arts
Seeking independence in the world of the artsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): It's quite unpleasant to plan a night out at a wayang kulit (shadow puppet) show featuring a famous puppeteer, only to hear him trying to blend in messages of the country's achievements.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Habibie eyes 'a civil society'
Habibie eyes 'a civil society' JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said yesterday that current reform efforts must be geared toward building a civil society which is just, open and democratic, and one which requires the military to adjust its role accordingly.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Guess What? Edi Sedyawati
Guess What? Edi Sedyawati Director General of Culture Edi Sedyawati visited a photo exhibit to enjoy the show, but probably had no idea she would be put on the spot.Featured at Tuesday's opening of a three-day exhibit was a performance by the Teater Trotoar group, students of the School of Public...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
RI moving in slow motion toward real independence
RI moving in slow motion toward real independenceBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians will express their gratitude to God as they celebrate 53 years of their country's independence tomorrow. But in this era of reform, it is worthwhile to reflect whether we have really enjoyed independence in...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Legal reform a necessity to forge democratic society
Legal reform a necessity to forge democratic societyBy T. Mulya Lubis JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesia celebrates the 53rd anniversary of its independence tomorrow, it is timely to reflect upon the nation's achievements over all these years, particularly in the legal sector, an area of great significance.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Grappling with the power over our consciousness
Grappling with the power over our consciousness JAKARTA (JP): How far have we achieved independence, in the true sense of the word? This was one question posed to historian Taufik Abdullah:His reply first described the "sense" itself, how the term has been variously used over the years.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Hendrawan and Susi make finals
Hendrawan and Susi make finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles player Hendrawan and women's singles veteran Susi Susanti booked final places yesterday in the US$150,000 Singapore Open badminton tournament.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Indonesian film industry tunes up for its own swan song
Indonesian film industry tunes up for its own swan songBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Makers of 26 movies produced between 1996 and 1997 are waiting to hear the fate of their works currently in limbo in PT Interstudio Laboratorium.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BakrielandJP/alxLOSS REPORT: The president director of publicly listed PT Bakrieland Development, Bambang Irawan (left), watches while the company's director, Robert Max Sinaulan (center), and commissioner Hamizar Hamid shake hands after their annual shareholders meeting here at...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Badminton meet dates announced
Badminton meet dates announced JAKARTA (JP): The five-star JVC Asian Badminton Championships will take place in Bangkok from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5 at the Nimibutr Gymnasium National Stadium.World top shuttlers from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea have confirmed their participation in the...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
House supports thorough investigation into riots
House supports thorough investigation into riots JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Harmoko, opening the first of the House's 1998/1999 sitting sessions, supported calls for a thorough investigation into the May riots which left 1,200 people killed, more than 160 women and children...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
HK residents seek full investigation into May violence
HK residents seek full investigation into May violence HONG KONG (AP): More than 300 people marched to the Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong yesterday to demand a speedy and full investigation into the violence against ethnic Chinese during riots in May.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
The search for national culture 53 years after independence
The search for national culture 53 years after independenceBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): It was in 1938 that the issue of national culture was discussed for the first time. In a conference, called Symposium Kebudayaan, prominent Indonesian intellectuals, all of whom were quite politically...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Sense of crisis lacking
Sense of crisis lackingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIt is not quite wrong if a certain party suggested that the government and the House of Representatives have not fully shown a sense of crisis.First, this lack of sense of crisis is evident in the government's plan to allocate a gift of a house (or...
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
RI to select boxers for Cuban training
RI to select boxers for Cuban training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association will send four of 10 boxers currently in training for the 13th Asian Games to Cuba, based on their form in the Pattimura Cup championships in Ambon, Maluku, from Aug. 18 to Aug. 23.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
1,000 people left homeless after fire
1,000 people left homeless after fire JAKARTA (JP): About 1,000 people are now homeless after a huge fire gutted houses in the densely populated residential area in Kartini subdistrict in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, yesterday afternoon.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
State firms to lend a hand for Asiad
State firms to lend a hand for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng pledged yesterday that state enterprises would provide financial assistance to the National Sports Council to send its squad to the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.
Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Indonesia at crossroads after 53 years of independence
Indonesia at crossroads after 53 years of independenceBy Mohammad Sadli JAKARTA (JP): As it turns 53, Indonesia finds itself at a crossroads. It is not the first time. Our country went through Constitutional changes in its early years when we had prime ministers rather than strong presidents.