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Searching for all articles published on 1995-07-23 ...

31 articles.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Krisses

Krisses Through the window pane I was looking at the rain that had fallen heavily ever since I left Gambir station in Jakarta. The bluish sky seemed to have been painted with dark clouds that had been hanging oppressively since dawn.I looked at my wristwatch. It was a quarter after twelve.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/The late Subagio's poetry reflects love

The late Subagio's poetry reflects love Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death Becomes More Friendly); Subagio Sastrowardoyo; PT Grasindo, 1995; 152 pages JAKARTA (JP): A collection of poems by the late Subagio Sastrowardoyo entitled Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death is Becoming Closer) was ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Workers labor to complete statue

Workers labor to complete statueBy Mulkan Salmona and Yacob Herin DILI (JP): The morning sun climbed from behind the hills protruding from the white sands of Metiaut village, Dili. Though still early in the day, its blinding rays scorched the dark skin of the fishermen.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/World Vision Indonesia fights against poverty

World Vision Indonesia fights against povertyBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Ruliyah and Yohanes Tiusrela are now happy. They can continue their studies and achieve their dreams.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Children hustle for prostitutes in Blok M area

Children hustle for prostitutes in Blok M areaBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): By the law of averages, a 13-year-old would have very little idea of what was to be his or her future.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Why continue to pollute?

Why continue to pollute? The arguments put forward recently in The Jakarta Post ("Producers defend pulp technology" page 2, 13/7/95) by Kahar Heryopuspito, Executive Director of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association, in defense of Indonesian pulp mills that use Chlorine-dioxide (CLO2) or ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic arts

Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic artsBy R.Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): When the Dutch attacked Yogyakarta in 1948, a number of artists printed provoking woodcut posters. The woodcut technique allowed for cheap, quick reproduction of images in the absence of a modern printing press.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Juvenile offenders cry for justice

Juvenile offenders cry for justice Today is National Children's Day. Joyful activities involving hundreds of thousands of children, maybe millions, are being held across the country in celebration of the special day. However, problems related to underprivileged children still linger.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Attorney generals to meet

Attorney generals to meet JAKARTA (JP): Attorney generals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will begin arriving in Jakarta today ahead of their meeting to discuss cooperation in law enforcement within the region, a spokesman for the Indonesian Attorney General's Office said ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Disney's box-office 'Lion King' made into TV series

Disney's box-office 'Lion King' made into TV seriesBy Vernon Scott HOLLYWOOD (UPI): Seldom has successful cross-pollination of movies and TV been more apparent than in Disney's animated cartoons.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya

Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Two first-half goals from Perry Sandria and Tibidi Alexis boosted Bandung Raya's chances of winning the Indonesian soccer league championship when it stunned favorite Pelita Jaya 2-0 in their Group A quarterfinal match yesterday.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/National Children's Day celebrated

National Children's Day celebrated JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 10,000 children from Jakarta and surrounding towns gathered at the Cibubur camping ground yesterday to mark National Children's Day.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Scary world

Scary worldFrom Media IndonesiaYesterday, my father read an article about Janet Jackson's laser disc entitled "Janet" not being allowed to be sold in Singapore because of its indecent cover.I guess Singapore is stricter than Jakarta.But Jakarta is even scarier.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Around Us 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Cooking Program 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay'

Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay'By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Mani Ratnam, the director of a controversial Indian film denounced by Moslem fundamentalists, was injured when three bombs exploded in his house earlier this month.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Hillary Clinton writes about life and the problems to be faced

Hillary Clinton writes about life and the problems to be facedBy Hillary Rodham Clinton On a recent trip to Arkansas, I had a sudden impulse to drive. We were staying at my mother's house in Little Rock and I needed to run some errands.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno

Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno Choked-up with emotion and verging on tears, actress Ratna N. Riantiarno forced herself to continue her salutation of playwright and movie director Arifin C. Noer.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Semsar's address

Semsar's address I read with great interest your story on painter Semsar, which was printed in The Jakarta Post on July 9, 1995. I am an artist and also a student. I would like to contact Semsar but, unfortunately, I don't know where to reach him.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussed

Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussedBy Benito Lopulalan SYDNEY (JP): Bali is not an island in itself. It has inspired many writers, photographers, dancers and last, but not least, anthropologists. Many books have been written which describe or analyze Balinese culture.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: Peace

Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: PeaceBy Lela E. Madjiah In commemoration of both the 20th anniversary of the integration of East Timor, which falls on July 17, and 50 years of Indonesian independence, a 25-ton statue called Kristus Raja (Christ the King) is being erected in ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin

Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin Hotel Garuda in Yogyakarta has a special place in the heart of Dr. George McTurnan Kahin, 77, a visiting American academic who is credited with setting up a famed Indonesia study center at Cornell University.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/What bad effect? TV has done a lot

What bad effect? TV has done a lot JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are talking (again!) about the bad effect of television on our lives, especially on children's lives. Television programs are accused of being the source of bad information that leads to crime.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema

Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema Remember Bambang Warih Koesoema? Yes, he is the outspoken legislator whose controversial dismissal in March drew headlines for weeks."I feel so free and unburdened these days," said the former member of the House of Representatives from the ruling Golkar faction.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing

Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing JAKARTA (JP): Michael Jackson was belting out his new song Scream in a 20-square-meter room packed with boys and decorated with posters of Indonesian rock star Iwan Fals and American group Metallica.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/AICF focuses on action against hunger

AICF focuses on action against hungerBy Florence Raynal The French association for international action against hunger (Action Internationale Conter la Faim or AICF), which is apolitical and non-denominational, is celebrating 15 years of intense fighting against what it considers as the ...

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Guess What? Muktiwibowo

Guess What? Muktiwibowo Elvis sang Are you lonesome tonight -- again. This time he was spotted at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center during a commemoration for the late Indonesian theater and movie director Arifin C. Noer last weekend.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Time for Indonesian film industry to wake up

Time for Indonesian film industry to wake upBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Last year witnessed both the decline of the Indonesian film industry and the rise of a number of promising young filmmakers.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Incentives introduced to support 'Three or more' policy

Incentives introduced to support 'Three or more' policy Yap Mui Teng looks at the results of Singapore's second population policy, since it was announced in 1987. Eight years have passed since Mr.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground

Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground BANDUNG (JP): The construction project of the immense statue of Kristus Raja (Christ the King ) could not run smoothly without this woman.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes

Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes Heng Pek Koon delves into the reasons why Tokyo has been resistant to the East Asian Economic Caucus concept. Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is no stranger to controversy.

Sun, 23 Jul 1995

JP/Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognition

Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognitionBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival (APFF) starts today in Jakarta. Some 30 feature films and 10 documentaries will enter the four day competition.