Archive: 17 January 1999
27 articles found
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Singapore eyes 100-year water deal with Indonesia
Singapore eyes 100-year water deal with Indonesia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore, currently dependent on Malaysia for most of its water supply, could turn to Indonesia as a source if Jakarta can assure a 100-year deal, a top official said in remarks published Saturday.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
The salsa and STIX -- An unabashed nightspot review
The salsa and STIX -- An unabashed nightspot reviewBy David M. Schiller JAKARTA (JP): Just as the United States Senate last week took an oath of impartiality prior to starting the impeachment hearings of President Clinton, I also took an oath of honesty prior to penning this review of a Saturday...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Anwar's plea for release on bail rejected
Anwar's plea for release on bail rejected KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A Malaysian court on Saturday rejected a request by sacked finance minister Anwar Ibrahim, detained since September on sex and corruption charges, to be released on bail.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Questioning the business of Indonesian military
Questioning the business of Indonesian military Bila ABRI Berbisnis (When the Armed Forces Goes Into Business); Indria Samego et al.; Mizan, Bandung, 1998; 220 pages; Rp 17,600. JAKARTA (JP): After more than 30 years as part of the New Order regime, the military (the Armed Forces [ABRI]) is now...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Scalpers, higher fares give travelers 'annual' headache
Scalpers, higher fares give travelers 'annual' headacheBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Every year the government allows bus operators to impose a surcharge on passengers which locals call tuslah during the Muslim Idul Fitri holidays.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Who can stop people from 'mudik' for Idul Fitri holiday?
Who can stop people from 'mudik' for Idul Fitri holiday? JAKARTA (JP): It may have officials throwing up in their hands in frustration, but the annual exodus to hometowns for the Idul Fitri celebration is a hard-earned right which cannot be denied.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Exodus continue as Idul Fitri nears
Exodus continue as Idul Fitri nears JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people crowded around for hours at the city's major terminals on Saturday because of the lack of buses to transport them to their hometowns for the Idul Fitri celebrations.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Crisis fail to take away joy of 'Lebaran'
Crisis fail to take away joy of 'Lebaran'By Juliane Gunardono JAKARTA (JP): Teo could not stop smiling as he sat in his seat on the train from Senen to Semarang. "I'm going home!" he said laughing. "I am going to be with my family for Idul Fitri".It was a smile of joy and relief.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Gents Hair & Beauty Salon
Gents Hair & Beauty Salon Where should a man go in Jakarta for the most affordable luxury hair cut?At Hawaii Indah Gents Hair & Beauty Salon, specialists in men's hairstyling, you can choose from a wide range of quality services; such as:* Hair cutting, perming and coloring.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.MondayImsak 4:18 a.m.Subuh 4.28 a.m.Maghrib 6:18 p.m.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Reopened pulp mill: Continuing political problems
Reopened pulp mill: Continuing political problems PORSEA, North Sumatra (JP): What seems good to some is often bad for others. And that is exactly the case with the Indorayon pulp and rayon mill here."We have suffered much because of Indorayon.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Michael pushes pop music limits in new album
Michael pushes pop music limits in new album JAKARTA (JP): It would have been easy to dismiss George Michael some 13 years ago when he first strutted out in Wham with his partner Andrew Ridgley.Just another pretty boy singing paper weight bubble gum pop music.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Prapti off to Malaysia
Prapti off to MalaysiaBy Yon Bayu Wahyono The ship swerved to the left, then, a little later, it suddenly veered to the right. All the passengers, by then sound asleep, were thrown out of their seats. They rolled over the deck of the ship when the vessel pitched hard.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Celebrating Idul Fitri amid crisis
Celebrating Idul Fitri amid crisisBy Rita A. Widiadana The Muslim holidays Idul Fitri, which are only two days away, will be somewhat "special" in that they will be celebrated amid a sinking economy. The millions of seasonal travelers are not only intimidated by the acute problems such as doubled...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Sukarso sculpts head turners from dry, barren coconuts
Sukarso sculpts head turners from dry, barren coconutsBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Plant diseases and other scourges can rob coconuts of juice and their flesh, the solid white lining of the inner shell.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BuddhistJP/alxCAUSE FOR CONCERN: Buddhist monk Te Min (right) from Buddha Tzu Chi Indonesia Foundation presents basic commodities to residents of Kedaung Kali Angke, West Jakarta. The foundation, together with Tzu Chi activists from Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, distributed...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Five soldiers on trial over Aceh killings
Five soldiers on trial over Aceh killings JAKARTA (JP): Five soldiers, including an Army major, appeared in a military court in Banda Aceh on Saturday, charged with assault and battery in the deaths of four Acehnese and the injury of dozens of others in police detention last week.Maj.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Foreign curators spark controversy in Bali
Foreign curators spark controversy in BaliBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The involvement of foreign curators in the Art Reflection '98 painting exhibition being held at the Darga Gallery here until Jan. 16 has sparked a bitter controversy.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Osmania: A great but little-known painter
Osmania: A great but little-known painterBy Susi Andrini PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): If you happen to travel here, make sure to stop in at the home of painter Osmania in Kayu Tanam subdistrict.Os, as he is better known, is noted for his solitary nature, which contributed to his mature personality as...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 7:00 Morning Focus 7:15 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 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana 10:00 Family's...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Lifting the mask on Indramayu dance legend
Lifting the mask on Indramayu dance legendBy YR Prahista BANDUNG (JP): It is rare for people to fiercely defend their principles, especially when it is not financially rewarding. But Rasinah, one of the oldest mask dancers in Indramayu, West Java, counts among the exceptions.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
WB names Baird RI director
WB names Baird RI director WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The World Bank Friday named Mark Baird as its new country director for Indonesia as part of a wider restructuring of senior management.Baird replaces Dennis de Tray who is transferring to World Bank headquarters in Washington this month.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Crisis a bar to annual family reunions
Crisis a bar to annual family reunionsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Like most migrants, Sumirah, a traditional herbal medicine vendor, dreamed of going home for the Idul Fitri holiday this year.In previous years, a number of herbal medicine and cosmetic companies provided free Idul Fitri...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Tyson thinks he knows enough about Botha
Tyson thinks he knows enough about Botha LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP): Mike Tyson knows only two things about Francois Botha."He's white, and he can't beat me," Tyson said of the opponent he will face Saturday night in a 10-round fight in the MGM Grand Garden.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Slimmer pickings this Ramadhan
Slimmer pickings this RamadhanBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): It's a tradition for Muslims to break their fast at dusk with sweet drinks or snacks before getting into their main meals.The appetizers include kolak (sweet compote stewed in coconut milk and brown sugar), cendol (glutinous rice balls...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Something old, something new...
Something old, something new... JAKARTA (JP): When Ani wanted to borrow a hundred thousand rupiah from me and I only gave her half the sum, she was visibly disappointed."I have to buy new clothes for Lebaran for my children and myself," she said, "and I heard that the costs of going back to my...
Sun, 17 Jan 1999
Women as pillars of the state
Women as pillars of the stateFrom RepublikaWomen's Day in December was marked by deep concern. In the past year, as the economic condition worsened, there were many cases involving women, such as the torture of migrant women workers abroad, their murder and rape and also the selling of young girls.