Archive: 16 May 1999
30 articles found
Sun, 16 May 1999
Political ads push for fair elections
Political ads push for fair electionsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): An old man drives a bajaj (three-wheel vehicle) in peace. Suddenly, participants of political parties surround him with noisy campaigning.As the campaign gets out of control, the crowd forces the man to yell their slogans.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Foul play 'behind delay of legislature list issuance'
Foul play 'behind delay of legislature list issuance' JAKARTA (JP): Election officials have revealed that foul play, including tampering with computer files in the National Elections Committee, was behind yet another delay in the announcement of the provincial list of some 13,000 provincial...
Sun, 16 May 1999
China books record third Sudirman Cup
China books record third Sudirman CupBy Primastuti Handayani COPENHAGEN (JP): Defending champion China carved out a piece of badminton history on Sunday by becoming the first country to win the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships three straight times.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Party banners flag passerby with humor in history
Party banners flag passerby with humor in historyText and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): The general election is fast approaching and political parties are busy promoting themselves. Posters, banners, flags and other party attributes are found in strategic places in both urban and rural...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Some garment traders hurt by multiparty system
Some garment traders hurt by multiparty systemBy Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): About 30 kilometers southeast of the West Java capital of Bandung lies prosperous Cigondewah village, an enclave of garment and secondhand clothing business.
Sun, 16 May 1999
President without religion?
President without religion? I refer to the letter by Mr. Vleugels in The Jakarta Post of May 12.It's saddening to read Mr. Vleugels' letter. It's beyond my imagination to live in a country without religion, where human power dominates our life.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Poor preparation sends RI out of Sudirman Cup
Poor preparation sends RI out of Sudirman Cup COPENHAGEN (JP): For the second straight year, Indonesia failed to reach the finals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships after losing 2-3 in the semifinals to home favorite Denmark.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Theo Baart captures old landscapes, new cities
Theo Baart captures old landscapes, new citiesBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Photography has many uses, but one of the most exciting use is as a record of history. Sometimes a moment is captured that becomes history when the photographer hits the button, such as the birth of a baby, a car accident,...
Sun, 16 May 1999
PDI Perjuangan posts in Jakarta to change from red to white
PDI Perjuangan posts in Jakarta to change from red to white JAKARTA (JP): All Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) communication posts in the capital will be painted white beginning on Monday to enable other parties to use the posts.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Jakartans do not anticipate riots
Jakartans do not anticipate riots JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to earlier expectations, many Jakartans now believe the current heated situation ahead of the campaign weeks and June 7 polls will be resolved peacefully.They do not predict disturbances, or even riots, during and after the polls.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Traders fatten up on the feast of democracy
Traders fatten up on the feast of democracyBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Almost every Sunday there is traffic congestion in parts of the protocol roads in Yogyakarta, a condition that has been going on for the past three months now.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Painting forgery boom fills art collections
Painting forgery boom fills art collectionsBy Pandaya and Tjahjono Ep. JAKARTA (JP): Jim Supangkat could not say no when a collector, dying to have a Sudjojono masterpiece, called him to examine a painting he had been offered for over Rp 80 million (about US$10,000).
Sun, 16 May 1999
New order's black pages in history
New order's black pages in history Tanjung Priok Berdarah, Tanggung Jawab Siapa? Kumpulan Fakta dan Data (Bloody Tanjung Priok, Whose Responsibility? Compilation of Facts and Data); By Pusat Studi dan Pengembangan Informasi, Partai Bulan Bintang (Center for Information Studies and Development of...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Guess What? Moch. Hindarto
Guess What? Moch. Hindarto Moch. Hindarto, a retired city police chief who now heads the athletic development department at the National Sports Council (KONI), learned how to build up national athletes after he was cheated.
Sun, 16 May 1999
PSSI to improve competition system for Indonesian league
PSSI to improve competition system for Indonesian league JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) held a one-day seminar at Hotel Indonesia on Saturday to discuss the implementation of a competition system for the Indonesian league.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Seven killed, dozen hurt in new Ambon violence
Seven killed, dozen hurt in new Ambon violence JAKARTA (JP): At least seven people were killed and many more injured in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Saturday after troops opened fire to disperse battling mobs of Christians and Muslims.
Sun, 16 May 1999
I played like a beginner: Taufik
I played like a beginner: Taufik COPENHAGEN (JP): Indonesia's men's singles Taufik Hidayat shrugged his head in disbelief after his poor performance against world number one Peter Gade Christensen in the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup between Indonesia and Denmark at the Brondby Hall on Friday...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Many Jakartans haunted by fears of insecurity
Many Jakartans haunted by fears of insecurityBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): Tension has been intensifying in the capital ahead of official party campaign activities scheduled to start on May 19 and the June 7 general election.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Gold Coast unscathed by Asian crisis
Gold Coast unscathed by Asian crisisBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Being a tourist haven, Queensland's Gold Coast often does not immediately appear as a sought after residential area as well. Yet the population grows by 13,000 per year, and each week, 100 new homes are needed by new arrivals...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Iran buys Thai rice
Iran buys Thai rice BANGKOK (DPA): Iran has agreed to buy 300,000 tons of Thai rice after winning a soft loan from Thailand's Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for the purchase, a news report said Saturday.Under the agreement, signed Friday by Thai Commerce Minister Supachai Panitchpakdi and Iran Trade...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Quality Resort Waterfront City, Batam
Quality Resort Waterfront City, Batam Looking for a safe and peaceful place to stay during the campaign and general election days? Quality Resort Waterfront City, Batam is the place you have been looking for.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: PaperJP/msaNEW CITY JOURNAL: Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso (right) signs the first edition of Warta Kota newspaper during its launching ceremony at the Santika Hotel, watched by Kompas-Gramedia Group President Jakob Oetama (center), and the journal's chief editor, Banu Astono (left).
Sun, 16 May 1999
Cartoons take in-depth look at democracy
Cartoons take in-depth look at democracy JAKARTA (JP): A wife looks outside her window in disbelief: her house's wall is now covered with political parties' leaflets."Pak... our house now looks like the KPU's office," she tells her husband, who stands next to her.
Sun, 16 May 1999
UK rights activist to head UN mission in East Timor
UK rights activist to head UN mission in East Timor JAKARTA (Agencies): United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan named British human rights figure Ian Martin to head the UN mission to East Timor which will prepare for the August direct ballot on the future of the territory.
Sun, 16 May 1999
It's like no place else on Earth
It's like no place else on Earth Have you ever imagined getting away from the heat, dust and pollution of the city? Just go to Javana Spa, a unique and exclusive health haven, where you can eat well and breathe clean fresh air, 54 kms south of Jakarta.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Indonesian Philharmonic Orchestra embraces ethnic nuances
Indonesian Philharmonic Orchestra embraces ethnic nuances JAKARTA (JP): An orchestra performing classical music is typical. But one presenting a blend of classical and ethnic music is unique.That is just what the Indonesian Philharmonic Orchestra is doing.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Join the crowd, sit back and suck on your cigar!
Join the crowd, sit back and suck on your cigar!By Sadie Mah JAKARTA (JP): Lately, it seems more people are smoking cigars in various nightspots around Jakarta. Take B.A.T.S. at the Shangri-La hotel, for instance.
Sun, 16 May 1999
'Wearable' show promotes Asia Pacific artists
'Wearable' show promotes Asia Pacific artistsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): In a country where law and justice are not upheld, people feel unsafe and uncomfortable. As they can no longer count on the security apparatus, they make every effort to protect themselves in a variety of ways.
Sun, 16 May 1999
Who's afraid of election? Expats just taking a holiday
Who's afraid of election? Expats just taking a holidayBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Now who is afraid of the first free and fair general election in the country after nearly four decades?"It's certainly not us," chorus a group of expat housewives furiously buying up local handicrafts at the very...
Sun, 16 May 1999
Monas offers visitors cheap and festive distractions
Monas offers visitors cheap and festive distractionsBy Risbiani Fardaniah JAKARTA (Antara): "On a Sunday I went downtown with my pa. We took a special two-wheeled buggy and I sat up front. I sat beside the coachman who was pretty busy, steering the horse in the right direction, hey!"Tuck, tick,...