Archive: 18 July 1999
38 articles found
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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...
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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...
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneed
Assault on Mt. Rinjani is not for weak-kneedBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badminton
RI hopes for five SEAG golds in badmintonby 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Gusmiati Suid pools talent with German
Gusmiati Suid pools talent with GermanBy 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
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Choices galore for fashion school graduates
Choices galore for fashion school graduatesBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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...
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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...
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Parents should be gatekeepers for their kids
Parents should be gatekeepers for their kidsBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Viagra hits the market with limitations
Viagra hits the market with limitationsBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Illustrations tempt kids to love books
Illustrations tempt kids to love booksBy 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...
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Documentary film portrays gay life in Bali
Documentary film portrays gay life in BaliBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Children need proper sex education
Children need proper sex educationBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Father, Son and Women
Father, Son and WomenBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
C. Javanese fight poverty
C. Javanese fight povertyBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to Helsinki
Balinese traditional arts, culture exported to HelsinkiBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spot
Melly Goeslaw's 'Diam' touches society's sore spotBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Traditional shipbuilders move on
Traditional shipbuilders move onBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Idealist leader Budiman values consistency
Idealist leader Budiman values consistencyBy 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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 1999
Close encounters at hopping Mata Bar
Close encounters at hopping Mata BarBy 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.