Archive: 2 May 1999
26 articles found
Sun, 02 May 1999
H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmers
H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmersBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon always speaks his mind when talking about human rights, farmers and the country's national unity.He is widely known as a government critic.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmers
Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmersBy Anton Sudarisman BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Mayang, a Dayak, stared at a vast plot of thriving paddy."It's a miracle," uttered the dark-skinned, slight man."This area was covered with weeds and wild plants several months ago.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Sanrego a Viagra rival from South Sulawesi
Sanrego a Viagra rival from South SulawesiBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Viagra, which has just had the official green light to enter the Indonesian market, has a potential local competitor.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Malaysian workers hold rallies
Malaysian workers hold rallies KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian workers urged the government during rallies Saturday to solve serious labor woes as Premier Mahathir Mohamad called on workers to help in the economic recovery.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Alatas arrives in Cambodia
Alatas arrives in Cambodia PHNOM PENH (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas arrived in Phnom Penh for a brief visit Saturday, after describing Cambodia's admission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a "watershed event", officials said.
Sun, 02 May 1999
'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFF
'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFFBy Rayya Makarim SINGAPROE (JP): With a selection of 300 movies, the just- finished Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) was generous in providing a segment titled "Focus on Indonesia".
Sun, 02 May 1999
At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash
At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash SEMARANG (JP): At least four people died and dozens were injured in a clash involving supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) in the Jepara regency late on Friday.
Sun, 02 May 1999
People told not to go abroad ahead of polls
People told not to go abroad ahead of polls CIAMIS, West Java (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged all Indonesians not to go abroad ahead of the June 7 general election, telling them to exercise their right to vote.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti school
Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti schoolBy Catur Budihantoro J. TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): While formal education in other parts of Indonesia is advancing, it has just begun in Banti village, about 80 kilometers north of here.A lot of credit for this must go to Stefanus Kamo.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system?
Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system? JAKARTA (JP): "Three hundred trillion rupiah!" shouted Iman in anguish. "That's what this country needs to recapitalize the troubled banks. We don't need a minister of finance, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency or IBRA to spend that kind of money.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Elementary school dropout becomes batik master
Elementary school dropout becomes batik masterBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Josephine Komara, popularly known as Obin, never dreamed of running a flourishing business in batik and the traditional textile world.Born and raised for the most part of her youth in the Chinatown area on Jl.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Chess association names board members
Chess association names board members JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has named their board members for the 1999 to 2003 period.Percasi chairman Bambang Rachmadi made the announcement on Sunday at the end of the one-month period given to the association to name its new...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Workers stage rally in Semarang
Workers stage rally in Semarang SEMARANG (JP): About 2,500 workers staged a demonstration on Saturday at the Central Java governor's office in conjunction with International Labor Day, which fell on May 1.Governor Mardiyanto was seen among the workers, and said he supported the peaceful rally.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Yani's art brings reality to the forefront
Yani's art brings reality to the forefrontText and photos by Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Painter Yani Halim's latest show at Kedai Kebun, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3, has an odd English title: Informal Chicken Display.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional
Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional Vocational education tries to bring the education system in line with the changing needs of industry and commerce. Vocational schools are expected to yield professional, highly skilled individuals who will meet the demands of rapidly changing...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Worldwide education out of reach
Worldwide education out of reach JAKARTA (JP): Education is the true essence of human development. Without education, development can be neither broad-based nor sustained.But as the 21st century draws near, nearly a billion people remain unable to read a book or sign their names.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes
Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes JAKARTA (Agencies): East Timor's capital of Dili was tense but quiet on Saturday despite a threat by a pro-Jakarta group to begin cleansing the city of independence supporters."I went to bed around 4 a.m.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Many baffled by voting options
Many baffled by voting optionsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver proudly displayed his hat bearing the symbol of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and, while waiting for passengers, chatted with his friends about the party's past achievements.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: HondaJP/alxNEW GENERATION: PT Honda Prospect Motor's executives launch the sixth generation of Honda Accord at the Horison Hotel Jakarta. The launching, held on Monday, was attended by the company's vice presidents (from left) N. Nishimoto, S. Tanaka and B. Kusnadi.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibition
Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): To the modern artist, dialogs are part and parcel of the creation process. In Indonesia, this tradition started in the 1950s during the S. Sudjono era and usually took place at the artist's workshop.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation
Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation Vipassana: Images for Meditation; Vivek R. Bammi; Rp 75,000; 102pp JAKARTA (JP): In these turbulent times, the mind often seeks escape to rejuvenate and feed itself on the tranquility that lives there.
Sun, 02 May 1999
RI migrants in United States lack a field of influence
RI migrants in United States lack a field of influenceBy Akhmad Kusaeni NEW YORK (Antara): If one wants to know about the tight competition among immigrants in the U.S., one should go to New York City, a megalopolis which is heaven or hell for immigrants from various countries and nations.
Sun, 02 May 1999
KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results
KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results JAKARTA (JP): A sports expert has called on National Sports Council (KONI) officials to avoid assuming that all athletes being prepared for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are in poor condition just because they did not do well in...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiques
Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiquesText and photos by P.J. Leo SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan (JP): Natural hues and antique engraved motifs decorate the Sinar Terang ceramics which resemble antique large water jars from an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Mahathir says Azizah a puppet of Manila
Mahathir says Azizah a puppet of Manila KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday accused the wife of his jailed former deputy of seeking the support of the Philippines to bring about political change in Malaysia.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Vocational education policy 'not serious'
Vocational education policy 'not serious' JAKARTA (JP): For many people interested and involved in education, vocational schools and training courses have always been regarded as inferior to regular junior and senior high schools.