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Searching for all articles published on 1996-12-01 ...

28 articles.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Justices waver in controversial cases

Justices waver in controversial cases JAKARTA (JP): Justice. In the broad sense, it means fairness and righteousness. But the word also has another meaning. Those who handle cases at the Supreme Court are called justices, unlike the judges who sit on the district and high courts.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/RI men's doubles must win GP finals: Coach

RI men's doubles must win GP finals: Coach JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's four men's doubles pairs entered in the Lipton World Grand Prix Badminton Finals must win the tournament in Denpasar, Bali, next week, coach Christian Hadinata said.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Muhammad Yunan Nasution, noted ulema, dies at 83

Muhammad Yunan Nasution, noted ulema, dies at 83 JAKARTA (JP): Muhammad Yunan Nasution, former Moslem politician-cum-journalist, independence fighter and one of Indonesia's most respected ulemas, died here on Friday aged 83.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/EU warned not to scrutinize E. Timor

EU warned not to scrutinize E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday warned the European Union (EU) that continued scrutiny of extraneous issues, such as East Timor, could aggravate relations between the two regional organizations.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Komodo Island -- home to the world's rarest reptiles

Komodo Island -- home to the world's rarest reptilesBy Gedsiri Suhartono KOMODO ISLAND (JP): Locally dubbed ora, the Komodo dragon is one of the world's rarest and most primitive reptiles, its thick and freckled skin enhancing its prehistoric appearance.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Tourism up but no threat to Komodo National Park

Tourism up but no threat to Komodo National Park KOMODO NATIONAL PARK (JP): Visiting the Komodo National Park on your holidays may not be the first thing on your agenda, unless you're a giant lizard lover.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Ways to get to Komodo National Park

Ways to get to Komodo National Park KOMODO ISLAND (JP): There are various ways of getting to Komodo National Park: by air, land or sea.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizeer 8:00 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:10 Children's ...

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/The fame and foibles of euphemisms

The fame and foibles of euphemismsBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): A euphemism is a device to mildly express something disagreeable. Instead of saying Ms. A. has gone to the latrine, one will say Ms. A. has gone to the powder room.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Situbondo well-known for its Islamic boarding school

Situbondo well-known for its Islamic boarding schoolText and photos by Bayu Ismoyo Situbondo made headlines in October when a mob attacked several churches and Christian schools in this East Java town, killing five in the process.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Judicial bureaucracy tumbles into collusion pitfalls

Judicial bureaucracy tumbles into collusion pitfalls JAKARTA (JP): The issue of bribery and corruption among judicial authorities is not a new one in Indonesia. As recently as April 1996, the Supreme Court was rocked by allegations of collusion between several judges and a defendant.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Some perceptions of the Supreme Court

Some perceptions of the Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court used to be a highly respectable institution. In the past few years, however, the court has faced mounting public criticism. There have even been demonstrations against the court.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Judges not up to scratch: Lotulung

Judges not up to scratch: LotulungBy T. Sima Gunawan and Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): He used to be a judge, but after becoming a law professor he resigned."I wanted to dedicate myself to education and research," said Prof. Paulus Effendie Lotulung.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Indonesia cagers pull off upset win over Filipinos

Indonesia cagers pull off upset win over Filipinos JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia defied all the odds to brilliantly pull off a 88-81 upset victory over the highly regarded Philippines 88-81 (36-47) in the Grand Final of the Second South East Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) championships ...

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Short stories

Short stories As a reader of The Jakarta Post, especially the Sunday edition, I deplore your short stories. Actually, I love all your short stories, because they are interesting.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Water distribution

Water distributionFrom NeracaThe water crisis at the BKI complex on Jl. Asem II, Cipete in South Jakarta began exactly when the rains came in October.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Overhaul suggested to save judiciary

Overhaul suggested to save judiciaryBy Satjipto Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): Sarwata's first statement after being inaugurated as chief justice of the Supreme Court was that the institution had to be put in order. He did not elaborate.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Hundreds lose homes in Karet Tengsin

Hundreds lose homes in Karet Tengsin JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of people became homeless yesterday when a fire destroyed at least 125 slum houses in Karet Tengsin, Central Jakarta.No casualties were reported in the fire which began at 3 p.m.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Asian golfers came one-two at Tugu Pratama tournament

Asian golfers came one-two at Tugu Pratama tournament JAKARTA (JP): Asian golfers notched up a fine effort by making a one-two finish in the US$250,000 Tugu Pratama PGA championships with Thailand's Thammanoon Siroj being the winner by one stroke over Singaporean Chua Guan Soon yesterday.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Poor rulings hurt legal certainty

Poor rulings hurt legal certainty Everybody wants justice, but what they get is not always what they want. It is not because there is a gray area in justice. No. Just like the truth, justice is supposedly universal. The law and the legal system are not perfect and legal experts are not flawless.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/From women's rights to AIDS workers

From women's rights to AIDS workersBy Hillary Rodham Clinton I am writing this week's column on Air Force One, still in the pale blue evening suit I wore to the state dinner hosted by the King and Queen of Thailand at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/'Boxing merger' idea gets mixed reactions

'Boxing merger' idea gets mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): National boxing officials are split over Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman's idea that KTI( National Pro Boxing Commission) and Pertina (Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association) be merged.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Putri's delusion

Putri's delusionBy Mark P. Kancana The candle merrily flickered a warm glow inside its glass case on top of the white tablecloth. Putri looked at this source of dancing light with her head rested lightly on her dainty fingers and her elbows on the table.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Art of composition covers six essential principles

Art of composition covers six essential principlesDear friends,Among all the components of visual arts, such as painting and calligraphy, composition, which is the organization of all the elements of painting into a cohesive design, is the most fundamental.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Ida Bagus Nyoman Rai: Bali's forgotten maestro

Ida Bagus Nyoman Rai: Bali's forgotten maestroBy Jean Couteau SANUR, Bali (JP): It is not often that one gets in Bali the opportunity to see a retrospective of the works of a great local "traditional" artist.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/ASEAN to admit Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar

ASEAN to admit Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed here yesterday to simultaneously admit Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar as full ASEAN members, but differed on the timing.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/Tracking Komodo dragons, the last dinosaurs

Tracking Komodo dragons, the last dinosaursText and photos by Mulkan Salmona KOMODO ISLAND (JP): The path in the Loh Buaya area of the Komodo National Park winds away into the distance. Thick foliage and dry twigs on both sides form a tunnel to pass through.

Sun, 01 Dec 1996

JP/What they think about Indonesian fashion

What they think about Indonesian fashion JAKARTA (JP): During Jakarta's first Fashion Week, unfamiliar faces sat front-row center at the shows.