Archive: 13 September 1998
22 articles found
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Filmmakers find cheap ways to produce films
Filmmakers find cheap ways to produce films JAKARTA (JP): In this time of crisis when prices are skyrocketing, filmmakers are finding economical ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality that can attract more sponsors and advertisers.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Panning for truth on the slag heap of tarnished gold
Panning for truth on the slag heap of tarnished gold BRE-X -- The Inside Story; By Diane Francis; Seal Books, McClelland-Bantam Inc, July 1998; 326 pp, S $15.90. JAKARTA (JP): If, as Mark Twain said, "A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar on top", then Bre-X turned out to be this...
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Ray of hope for RI films: Garin
Ray of hope for RI films: GarinBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Fears have been voiced that the dire economic crisis will serve to speed the total collapse of the ailing national film industry, but film director Garin Nugroho can see a ray of hope ahead.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Signs of hope for local film revival?
Signs of hope for local film revival? The Indonesian film industry has been in the doldrums since the late 1980s. Film production has constantly been low, and the few films that have been made have attracted the attention of but a few moviegoers.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Shuttlers must 'be professionals'
Shuttlers must 'be professionals' JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia deputy chairman, Agus Wirahadikusumah, has urged players to behave professionally in their daily activities."As professional shuttlers, they must be disciplined in training, dieting and resting.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Supena paints homage to Bali's glorious past
Supena paints homage to Bali's glorious pastBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Young, talented Balinese painter Made Supena takes inspiration from his native culture to create his abstract works.His solo exhibition at the Chedi Gallery, Ubud, featuring more than 20 of Supena's abstracts opened on Aug.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Silkworms spin employment for thousands in Central Java
Silkworms spin employment for thousands in Central JavaBy Ahmad Solikhan and Abu Ibrahim YOGYAKARTA (JP): Under the blazing sun, five farmers harvested Taztar curicula silkworm cocoons on their cashew nut farm in Ngadirejo village, Wonogiri, Central Java.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Garuda aborts takeoff in Tokyo
Garuda aborts takeoff in Tokyo TOKYO (AP): A Garuda Indonesia jumbo jet bound for the resort island of Bali aborted its departure from Tokyo's main international airport Saturday after the pilot detected engine trouble, an airport spokesman said.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Illiteracy 'reflects backwardness'
Illiteracy 'reflects backwardness' JAKARTA (JP): Illiteracy is a symbol of ignorance and poverty, President B.J. Habibie said on Saturday in a speech to mark the 33rd International Illiteracy Day at Merdeka Palace.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Bogel's Principle
Bogel's PrincipleBy Sartono Kusumaningrat Moon beams peeped through the cracks between the rickety wooden planks forming the walls of Bogel's house, while the structure's corrugated iron roof reflected the silvery light falling on it.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Viagra sales boom despite being illegal
Viagra sales boom despite being illegalBy Stevie Emilia and Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Although the government has yet to rule on Viagra's legality here, some local businesspeople have been making a lot of money from the drug without fear of possible legal action against them.
Sun, 13 Sep 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, 13 Sep 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: MuseumHolli HollitzerHAPPY BIRTHDAY: Balinese painter Sutedja Neka (right) poses in front of his Neka Museum in Ubud, Bali, with fellow painter I Made Sumadiyasa. The internationally famed museum, which has a collection of some of the finest Indonesian paintings, celebrated its...
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Local artist laments May calamity in esthetic language
Local artist laments May calamity in esthetic languageBy Ipong Purnama Sidi BANDUNG (JP): In the language of esthetics, well-known fine artist Sunaryo is bewitching art lovers with his works that lament the May tragedy.The works scream their messages out loud without verbal or written rhetoric.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Local films in Studio 21: Paupers in the Palace?
Local films in Studio 21: Paupers in the Palace? JAKARTA (JP): The recent decision by the country's giant cinema operator Studio 21 to open its well-furbished movie theaters to local films is highly welcomed by many, especially the film community and regular moviegoers.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Team to decide on Viagra by November
Team to decide on Viagra by NovemberBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has apparently lost the battle against Viagra pill traders.While the drug to overcome male erectile dysfunction is already on sale, albeit illegally, health ministry officials assisted by health experts are...
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Directors, producers keep conflict aflame
Directors, producers keep conflict aflame JAKARTA (JP): Film distribution is the most delicate aspect of the Indonesian movie business.Producers often have to bow to distributors' will to get their movies distributed and screened so that they can recoup their spending.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
'Krismon', 'Krismom' or 'supermom'
'Krismon', 'Krismom' or 'supermom' JAKARTA (JP): "Today we are having chicken corn casserole without the corn, French onion soup without the onion or there's pizza without the melted cheese on top," announced a friend at the dinner table.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Corruption at Bulog
Corruption at BulogFrom MerdekaApparently, the various criticisms against corrupt government officials have passed unheeded. Likewise the complaints against manipulators in rice imports.Corruption and manipulations at the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) was already happening before Bustanil...
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
PSSI delays punishment for errant players
PSSI delays punishment for errant players JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) has delayed announcing the punishment for Mursyid Effendi and Kuncoro until Tuesday.The two defenders were responsible for a deliberate own goal which handed victory to Thailand in a recent Tiger Cup...
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Film week held in honor of ailing Teguh Karya
Film week held in honor of ailing Teguh KaryaBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Over the past few years, Indonesia has lost many of its best film directors, such as Sjumandjaja, Wim Umboh, Arifin C. Noer, Nya Abbas Akub and Wahyu Sihombing.
Sun, 13 Sep 1998
Habibie appoints loyal aide to head Bakin
Habibie appoints loyal aide to head Bakin JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has promoted his loyal advisor Lt. Gen. (ret.) Zaini Azhar Maulani to replace Moetojib as head of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin), a minister said on Friday.