Archive: 18 July 1999
38 articles found
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Illustrations tempt kids to love books
Illustrations tempt kids to love books By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Zainun is lazy and Zaenab is diligent. Although different in nature, the twin sisters both have beautiful long hair. After their mother passed away, Zainun became lazier and left her hair unkempt, enabling the queen of fleas to do anything in her power to stay in her messy mane.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mixed doubles won by Indonesia
Mixed doubles won by Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's mixed doubles of Hendry Kurniawan Saputra and Eny Erlangga became the sole winners of the Asian Juniors Badminton Championships in Yangon after defeating Zheng Bo and Wei Yili of China 15-12, 17-16 on Saturday. National boys' doubles of Hendry and Wandry Kurniawan Saputra failed to maintain Indonesia's supremacy in the boys' doubles as they lost to Sang Yang and Chen Yu of China 6-15, 2-15.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Travel tips for would-be climbers
Travel tips for would-be climbers LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): You must be in good physical condition. Being on the wrong side of 50 and carrying a few too many kilos (like myself) are not the ideal qualifications for scaling Rinjani. A bit of training in advance would help too, like running up and down Mount Cootha every morning for about six months prior to departure.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Viagra hits the market with limitations
Viagra hits the market with limitations By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): After a three-month delay, the "wonder pill" Viagra, as it frequently dubbed, will finally be sold here -- with several restrictions -- starting in August, at the price of US$10 per tablet. The drug can be prescribed by any doctor who has completed a one-day training session on erectile dysfunction and its prevention organized by the Indonesian Medical Association.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Parents should be gatekeepers for their kids
Parents should be gatekeepers for their kids By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Sex education, or more politely health reproduction study, is a delicate and debatable subject for many parents and teachers alike. Today, nobody, including parents, can hardly keep children and teenagers away from the flood of information, including on sexuality, from the vast array of media.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ancient traditions die hard
Ancient traditions die hard Ancient customs and traditions do not easily disappear, especially among ethnic Chinese-Indonesian families, even though they are not always in accordance with the modern way of thinking. Take the belief that it is taboo for a boy and girl with the same Chinese surname to marry. The ancient belief has it that their forefathers might have belonged to one and the same family, although it might concern ancestors of centuries ago.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Guess What?
Guess What? His disappointment with the General Elections Commission's (KPU) slow performance -- which led to his resignation as commission deputy chairman -- has not changed Harun Alrasid's idealism. The 69-year-old professor of constitutional law is as busy as always, not only teaching in various universities, but also as seminar speaker.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
The fusion of historical facts and human feelings
The fusion of historical facts and human feelings Layang-Layang itu Tidak Lagi Mengepak Tinggi-tinggi (The Swallow Does Not Flutter High Anymore); By Martin Aleida; Emansipasi - Damar Warga, Jakarta, 1999; 117 pages; Rp 10,000 JAKARTA (JP): If history is an abstraction of chosen facts that show the movements of an era, memoirs and personal records enrich it in a subjective way.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
PASI to stage junior c'ships
PASI to stage junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) will stage three-day national junior championships from July 16 to July 18 at the Senayan Madya stadium. The PASI secretary-general, Barmawi Chaidir, said on Saturday that the championships were a way to recruit talented juniors for join the long-term training program at the stadium. Three hundred and fifty-one athletes will compete in the championships, which will feature 43 events.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Canada: Quality education at an affordable price
Canada: Quality education at an affordable price Canada may not immediately spring to mind for many Indonesian students examining foreign-study options. The oversight is due more to a lack of awareness than a reflection on the quality of the country's educational services. Canada's colleges and universities are of international standards and accreditation.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gusmiati Suid pools talent with German
Gusmiati Suid pools talent with German By Michael Dusche JAKARTA (JP): Gusmiati Suid, chief of Gumarang Sakti Dance Company, and Joachim Schlomer, chief choreographer of Tanz Theater Basel, will reveal this weekend the fruit of four weeks of intense intercultural collaboration.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badminton
RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badminton by Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): From the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to the Olympics, badminton has always been the one sure bet for Indonesia at multisport events to contribute gold medals. Which is why the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) sparked such a controversy with its plan to field a squad of second-string shuttlers to compete at the 20th SEA Games in Brunei Darussalam from Aug. 7 to Aug. 15.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneed
Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneed By Steve Rhodes LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): It must be said right from the word go that the four-day assault on Mount Rinjani is not for the weak-kneed or the fainthearted. At 3,726 metres, it is the highest mountain on Lombok and the second-highest in Indonesia. Day 1 starts easily enough at the small village of Senaru, known to the trekking fraternity as Base Camp 1.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jams should be overcome, not created
Jams should be overcome, not created JAKARTA (JP): No, Mr. Niess, the IMF has got it completely wrong. The reasons for the Indonesian crisis are not economic. It is due to a difference in cultural values. Like many, I thought for a long time that these Asian values were just another ploy for the power holders to make more money and stay in command. But finally I have to admit that there are major cultural differences. For example, Indonesians love, and are addicted to, macet (traffic jams).
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Short stories with a violent thread
Short stories with a violent thread Malam Kelabu, Ilyana dan Aku (Gray Night, Ilyana and I); By Martin Aleida; Damar Warga Foundation, Jakarta, July 1998; 88 pages; Rp 11,000 JAKARTA (JP): Every nation has unforgettable events distinct to their history. To Indonesians, the G-30S incident, the abortive coup of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) on Sept. 30, 1965, and its bloody aftermath, is one. Many people were butchered or went missing following the coup attempt.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
PPI ratifies poll results, Panwaslu and KPU to follow
PPI ratifies poll results, Panwaslu and KPU to follow JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) ratified on Saturday the June 7 poll results, marking the completion of a drawn-out vote count and setting the stage for the formation of the national legislature and selection of the next president.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
PRD activists make the best of time inside
PRD activists make the best of time inside JAKARTA (JP): Malnutrition? Intellectual confinement? None of these remotely describe the experiences of seven young political activists from the Democratic People's Party (PRD) who are incarcerated at Cipinang Prison, East Jakarta. Budiman Sudjatmiko, Garda Sembiring, Ignatius Damianus Pranowo, Yakobus Eko Kurniawan, Suroso, Petrus Heriyanto and Ken Budha Kusumandaru are each serving prison terms ranging from four years to 13 years.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Hockey team to go abroad for tryouts
Hockey team to go abroad for tryouts JAKARTA (JP): After considering a variety of tryout programs, the Indonesia Hockey Association (PHSI) has announced that 18 hockey team members will be sent to Malaysia to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The team will leave for Malaysia on Sunday for stints with various clubs, PHSI chairman Primadi Tabrani said on Saturday after meeting with National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Choices galore for fashion school graduates
Choices galore for fashion school graduates By Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): About two decades ago, Indonesia's fashion industry went through its first boom period. Unfortunately, it did not lead to the emergence of local experts in the field. "When I returned home from my fashion studies in Europe, I found that most fashion practitioners were expatriates," said Susan Budihardjo, one of the country's noted fashion designers.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Close encounters at hopping Mata Bar
Close encounters at hopping Mata Bar By Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): Young disco-goers who are getting bored with their usual hang-outs have found a new latest hot spot to rock the night away at Mata Bar & Cafe. Mata (as it is call by regulars), located in Jl. Sudirman's Wisma Metropolitan II building, is famous for its heavy crowds on weekends, but the latest trends indicate this is what people want.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar to send 245 athletes to SEA Games
Myanmar to send 245 athletes to SEA Games YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Myanmar will be hoping to bag gold medals in traditional boat racing next month in the 20th Southeast Asia Games in Brunei, a top sports official said Saturday. But other sports that Myanmar won gold in at the last SEA Games - women's weightlifting, wushu, body building and women's sepak takraw - have been dropped from the current edition.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Etty/Cynthia want SEA Games gold in first debut
Etty/Cynthia want SEA Games gold in first debut JAKARTA (JP): In November 1996, nobody was sure if the new partnership of shuttlers Etty Lesmina Tantra, better known as Etty Tantri, and Cynthia Tuwankotta would be a success. Then they debuted by winning the 1997 India Open in February, followed by a victory in the 1997 French Open in March, the 1997 Poland Open in March and the 1997 JVC Asia Badminton Championships in August.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
EEC teaches the business world English
EEC teaches the business world English In today's global community, a common language of business and commerce has emerged, allowing people from around the world to come together and do business. This vernacular, the language of business, is English. Indonesia's leader in teaching English for business is the English Education Center (EEC). With three locations in Jakarta, EEC has taught thousands of Indonesians to effectively communicate in English since opening its doors in 1972.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Widodo installed as TNI deputy chief
Widodo installed as TNI deputy chief JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie installed Navy chief Adm. Widodo A.S. as deputy commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Saturday, a move some analysts see as preparing the ground for military chief Gen. Wiranto to become the country's vice president.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Idealist leader Budiman values consistency
Idealist leader Budiman values consistency By Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): At a quick glance, Budiman Soedjatmiko, 29 years old, could be mistaken for a compliant yuppie waiting for the next business deal or a young university lecturer waiting to teach. Bespectacled and usually dressed in a light colored, short- sleeved shirt, he displays a calm composure while warmly greeting friends. But compliant he is not.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Traditional shipbuilders move on
Traditional shipbuilders move on By Arifuddin Saeni BULUKUMBA, South Sulawesi (JP): The success story of the traditional shipbuilding industry in Tana Beru, Bulukumba regency, South Sulawesi, is being rewritten with an unhappy ending. Dozens of owners of shipbuilding businesses have relocated to other areas due to declining orders. Nearly half of about 300 shipbuilding workers are selling their services in Malaysia, Kalimantan, Polmas, Majene and Mamuju.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Foreign maid manual issued
Foreign maid manual issued SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore employers of foreign domestic workers will soon have a "maid manual" advising them to make sure their employees have enough rest and describing Filipino, Indonesian and Sri Lankan cultures, the Ministry of Manpower said Saturday. The ministry targeted maid employers first since this group hires the largest number of foreign workers in the city-state but plans similar information kits for the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Documentary film portrays gay life in Bali
Documentary film portrays gay life in Bali By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): After Thailand, it is Bali with Kuta, Sanur and Ubud that is often referred to as the world's gay paradise. "Kuta is a heterogeneous place. Although its inhabitants are culturally conservative, they do not care about other communities that are obvious about their sexual preferences. There is a gay club here," said Putu Suasta, a young businessman.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Festo shares pneumatic secrets with Indonesia
Festo shares pneumatic secrets with Indonesia Festo, which has long been recognized as the world's leader in the manufacture of pneumatic products, prides itself on providing comprehensive solutions to automation problems. Offering an extensive range of pneumatic components and systems for automation, Festo gives its customers quality solutions and products for all their automation problems.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to Helsinki
Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to Helsinki By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): With the country still in the grip of the economic crisis, Indonesia's trade has generally suffered a sharp decline. Bucking the trend, however, is the trade in arts and culture, which has become an attractive commodity both in the local and foreign market. However, to ensure that culture is effectively promoted, brochures alone will not suffice.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
UN, U.S. still upset over Timor security
UN, U.S. still upset over Timor security JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations and U.S. officials said on Saturday that they were still concerned over poor security and rampant violence in East Timor both ahead of and after the self- determination ballot planned for August. The concerns were aired even as pro-Indonesia groups celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the 1976 integration of the tiny territory into Indonesia.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
C. Javanese fight poverty
C. Javanese fight poverty By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): These days you do not have to spend a lot of money to collect vintage vehicles. "Antique" vehicles are available at reasonable prices, which is not surprising at all because they made of wood are only decorative. Inoe Handicraft, a small business located in Klaten, Central Java, produces antique objects like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Volkswagen Beetles, limousines, horse-drawn carriages and sailing boats.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan cricket board suspended after fiasco
Pakistan cricket board suspended after fiasco KARACHI (AFP): The Pakistan Cricket Board was suspended by the government on Friday over the World Cup fiasco in which Pakistan was accused of deliberately losing the final to Australia. President Mohammad Rafiq Tarrar, who is also patron of the board, replaced the management team with a two-member ad hoc committee headed by Mujeeb-ur Rehman.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
It's time to tell your children about sex
It's time to tell your children about sex Reality bites, and bites deep. Be warned, teen sex problems are real. Youths need proper information about sex, which unfortunately is rarely available at home or at school. The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana, Irene Sugiharto and Stevie Emilia look into the issue. JAKARTA (JP): How would feel if you found out your beloved teenage daughter was pregnant, or your cute son confessed he had a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Father, Son and Women
Father, Son and Women By Aminudin Although the parents of both sides have yet to decide the wedding day for Paidi and Latipah, all the preparations are underway. So, everything was OK until suddenly the whole village was shocked by rumors that the future bridegroom was eying another woman. The second woman was Sarkonah, Paidi's girlfriend during high school. She just returned from Jakarta, where she lived for many years.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Guess What?
Guess What? Switch on your TV and check the video clips. You'll see that most of them feature beautiful, slim women. But pop singer Krisdayanti has made a breakthrough. Her winning video clip, Menghitung Hari (Counting the Days), was made while she was very much pregnant. "I see there's nothing wrong with it (making the video while pregnant)," said 24-year-old Krisdayanti, who is now slim again.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Children need proper sex education
Children need proper sex education By Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, sex remains a sensitive topic of discussion for parents and their children. Sex education is still a taboo subject, and most children learn about sex from movies, magazines and their friends. However, observing today's youth and some of their reckless behavior, it is obvious proper sex education is needed to implant in youth a healthier and more responsible attitude toward sex.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spot
Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spot By Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta stood drenched in blood. Parents grieved for teenage children burned to death amid looting and arson. Tears flowed of innocent women who were sexually abused. In a quiet and safe corner of the city, a young woman ached.