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Searching for all articles published on 1997-05-18 ...

28 articles.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/A spot of England near Melbourne

A spot of England near MelbourneBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Among Australian cities, Melbourne is the second most cosmopolitan -- after Sydney. There are suburbs in this city that evoke memories of other places in the world: Greece, Italy, Vietnam, China, and the list goes on.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/West Sumba's 'nale' rites celebrate fertility goddess

West Sumba's 'nale' rites celebrate fertility goddessBy Rofinus D. Kaleka KODI, West Sumba (JP): Each region in Indonesia has a tradition or unique custom which is usually made the prime attraction for tourists.West Sumba, in East Nusa Tenggara, is no different.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? Dedicated followers of fashion know that appearances are important, particularly for fashion and costume designers in dressing their clients. But Harry Dharsono believes that appearances can be deceptive.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Variety Show: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:30 ...

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Ex-model steps out into shoe business

Ex-model steps out into shoe businessBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): A successful modeling career is the dream of many young girls. But Auk Murat said goodbye to modeling when she was at the peak of her career. She decided to go into shoe designing in what she herself describes as a "long story".

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Contest seeks plays on Asian identity

Contest seeks plays on Asian identity JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore Repertory Theater, the world's only international Pan-Asian theater company, has launched a worldwide playwriting competition exploring the modern Asian identity.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/PPP supporters dispersed with tear gas

PPP supporters dispersed with tear gas JAKARTA (JP): Security forces fired tear gas to disband 2,000 angry supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) involved in a scuffle against Golkar supporters here yesterdayAn exchange of barbs turned into an exchange of stones between the two sides as ...

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/All news that's fit to exhibit at the Newseum

All news that's fit to exhibit at the Newseum A must for visitors interested in how the system of American democracy evolved and works are trips to the White House, Congress and the Supreme Court buildings in Washington, D.C.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 18, 1997:

Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 18, 1997: Party Campaign areas Important campaigners --------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Aisyah Aminy, Zarkasih Nur, Tosari Bali, East and West Nusa Widjaya Muhsin Bafadal, ...

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Mexico is more than a honeymoon site

Mexico is more than a honeymoon site Bill and I spent a week in Mexico for our honeymoon. Like most American tourists, we reveled in Mexico's rich history, lively culture, warm people and great food. (And like many Mexicans, we also honeymooned with our parents.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/PPP's Ismail turns critical of the government

PPP's Ismail turns critical of the government Judging by his performance and career records, Ismail Hasan Metareum, 68, chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), is a low-profile politician. Nobody thought that, one day, he would turn bitter in criticizing the political situation.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/RI wins 1 gold, 1 silver in softball at Arafura Games

RI wins 1 gold, 1 silver in softball at Arafura GamesBy Handayani Primastuti DARWIN, Australia (JP): Indonesia's men's softball team won the last gold medal on offer at the Arafura Games Oval but the women's team lost its gold-medal match against Chinese Taipei.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/People revel in campaign fever

People revel in campaign fever JAKARTA (JP): It is another day and another traffic jam in Jakarta. But today the traffic snarls are longer and there is something decidedly different about those crowding the road.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Satya Graha explores a fourth dimension in art

Satya Graha explores a fourth dimension in artBy Margaret Agusta JAKARTA (JP): A rare and rich display of the possibilities of pencil as a medium of expression is on display 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through June 4 at Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, in East Jakarta.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Stickers not compulsory in electricity bills: YLKI

Stickers not compulsory in electricity bills: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): The state electricity company PLN has promised to stop adding Rp 1,000 customers' bills as compulsory donations for the South East Asia Games, the Indonesian Consumer Organization (YLKI) said yesterday.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Little known director makes 'Listen' worth watching

Little known director makes 'Listen' worth watchingBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Title sequence. Aerial shots of San Francisco -- morning, noon, and night -- resplendent in all its angles.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Joel Lautier unrivaled in Ubeda chess tournament

Joel Lautier unrivaled in Ubeda chess tournamentBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The young Grandmaster Joel Lautier dominated the Ubeda Tournament in Spain from Feb. 7 to Feb.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/A horrific encounter with a child

A horrific encounter with a child JAKARTA (JP): My recent hunt for a cutlery tray almost became a saga of how I could well have ended in an institute of socialization on charges of having murdered a child.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/All Chinese paintings do not really look alike

All Chinese paintings do not really look alikeDear friends,Once, after lecturing before the Malaysian Art Council, I was asked by an English curator why all Chinese paintings looked alike.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/The sick flock to healing touch of Joko the bull

The sick flock to healing touch of Joko the bullBy Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): All eyes were fixed on the woman with her arms clasped tightly around a man dressed only in shorts."Come on Joko," she commanded.A bull appeared from behind the man and began to nuzzle his spine.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? For designer Iwan Tirtaamidjaja, popularly known as Iwan Tirta, fashion is not limited to expensive and chic clothes."When I talk about fashion, people immediately associate it with haute couture, beautiful models and famous designers.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Player here to officiate Satelindo Golf Course

Player here to officiate Satelindo Golf CourseJP/rsl JAKARTA (JP): A new 18-hole golf course designed by South Africa's world-famous golfer Gary Player (extreme left, photo above) at Bukit Sentul, Bogor was officially opened yesterday by a group of VIPs playing a round.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Satariyah is cut above the rest in hairpiece trade

Satariyah is cut above the rest in hairpiece tradeBy Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Concerns of practicality may be all the rage for hectic modern lifestyles but some traditions die hard.Take hairstyles.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Color

ColorBy Sirikit Syah It was a fine day in early May. Susan got herself ready. Her kids had left for school and her husband for the office. She took a taxi to Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as she needed to replace the curtains in their house.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Thousands attend Arafura closing

Thousands attend Arafura closing DARWIN, Australia (JP): Thousands of athletes, referees and members of the organizing committee crowded the beach at MGM Grand last night to attend the games closing party.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/A dim view of RI's general election

A dim view of RI's general election Partai, Pemilu dan Demokrasi (Parties, General Election and Democracy) By Arbi Sanit Pustaka Pelajar, Yogyakarta, 1997 XXX and 253 pp. (including index).

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/PT Dharmakarya Raharja clarifies

PT Dharmakarya Raharja clarifies Referring to the article in The Jakarta Post on May 15, 1997, called New fees on foreign employers criticized, we would like to inform you that the article was not entirely true.We want to make the following points:1.

Sun, 18 May 1997

JP/Levi's gets nostalgic in new Jakarta concept store

Levi's gets nostalgic in new Jakarta concept storeBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Common denominators across continents are hard to come by. Information technology is narrowing the global divide, but it is still difference, not semblance, that distinguishes nations.