Find Article by Date


Find news items by date

Select Year:
1994   1995   1996   1997   1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   2005   2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011   2012   2015   2016   2017  
Select Month:
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12  
Select Day:
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   17   18   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31  
Searching for all articles published on 1996-05-26 ...
40 articles.
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Indonesia lacks home-grown managers

Indonesia lacks home-grown managersBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): An ideal manager is home-grown. But such managers are rare. Many Indonesian companies import or hijack managers from other firms to skirt this shortage of professionals.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Indonesia's disabled face on uncertain future

Indonesia's disabled face on uncertain futureBy Theresia Ariswari YOGYAKARTA (JP): Being disabled in Indonesia is not an easy thing.I want to be treated with the same dignity as anyone else. I am a citizen with the same rights as any educated person in my country, but I'm not treated the same.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Expert says females key to curbing premarital sex

Expert says females key to curbing premarital sexBy Thalia Kamarga JAKARTA (JP): Is it true that females hold the key to preventing premarital sex?Handrawan Nadesul, one of the speakers at a discussion about Today's Art of Loving Among Teenagers, is of the opinion that females have more control ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Klinsmann named as favorite to be top scorer at Euro '96

Klinsmann named as favorite to be top scorer at Euro '96 LONDON (UPI): German striker Juergen Klinsmann has been named as favorite to be top scorer at the European soccer championships, even though he is suspended for Germany's first game.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Development and demolishing

Development and demolishingFrom Media IndonesiaIt seems not too long ago that several newspapers in the capital, as well as some television stations, were covering the demolition operations of squatter huts on the banks of the Ciliwung river.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Canadian Lotto

Canadian Lotto I was surprised to find an advertisement for Canadian Lotto in The WorldPaper section of Sunday Post, May 12.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Pujangga: An experiment in computer-generated poetry

Pujangga: An experiment in computer-generated poetryBy Ruli Manurung JAKARTA (JP): Computer Generated Writing has become quite a hot item of discussion. Evidence is on the Internet, where quite a lot of World Wide Web home pages have been dedicated to research in this field.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Sex before marriage? Some say yes, others no

Sex before marriage? Some say yes, others no JAKARTA (JP): Sex is always a sensitive but interesting topic to talk about, especially when premarital sex is the topic.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/National book production in continuous decline

National book production in continuous declineBy R. Masri Sareb Putra JAKARTA (JP): May 1996 has been proclaimed National Book Month. This is necessary considering that books are not on most Indonesians' shopping lists.One indicator is national book production.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/How to apply for a visa and stay permit

How to apply for a visa and stay permit JAKARTA (JP): Any foreigner who wants to work in Indonesia should obtain a visa and a stay permit. The immigration authorities will issue the visa upon the request of the foreigner's sponsor and a recommendation from the Ministry of Manpower.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Guest What?

Guest What? Is nationalistic chauvinism waning among the Japanese? That seems hard to believe, but why then is Japanese Ambassador Taizo Watanabe driving a Mercedes-Benz and not a Japanese make as expected of all senior Japanese officials?"It's my official car," Taizo admitted during a ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Downsize your dream if you hit a wall

Downsize your dream if you hit a wallBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): About the only constant in today's workplace is change. Nothing is guaranteed, but resilient people can learn to weather career setbacks with optimism and a sense of humor. Tough people don't feel sorry for themselves for long.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Editors Note

Editors Note In order to facilitate our readers who may wish to review Dr. Kwo Da-Wei's Letter to Art Lovers series, starting this week we will number each of his letters.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Tuyul

TuyulBy Dewi Anggraeni Trevor pushes the door open and walks in, leaving the key dangling. Usually he would call his wife's name at this stage. But this time he deflects. The house is quiet.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Public arts funding aimed to benefit the youth

Public arts funding aimed to benefit the youthBy Hillary Rodham Clinton When you think of the arts in America, what first pops into your mind? If you're like most of us, you probably have an image of adults -- wealthy adults -- who have the time and money to go to the opera, attend a play or ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Freed hostage details last days in captivity

Freed hostage details last days in captivity JAKARTA (JP): Five Indonesian and six European scientists held hostage by separatist rebels walked through the Irian Jaya jungle for five consecutive days with their abductors to avoid military pursuit, before nine of them regained their freedom on May ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Club says research in Irian must continue

Club says research in Irian must continue JAKARTA (JP): The Biological Science Club of Indonesia said yesterday research programs must continue in Irian Jaya in spite of a hostage-taking tragedy in which the club lost this month two of its members.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Foreign workers: Job predators or catalysts?

Foreign workers: Job predators or catalysts?By Djisman Simandjuntak JAKARTA (JP): The cross-border movement of workers, blue collar and white collar alike, is becoming a heated issue in international economic relations.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Indonesia retains Uber Cup crown

Indonesia retains Uber Cup crownBy Arif Suryobuwono HONG KONG (JP): The chant "Who owns badminton if not Indonesia?" echoed around the packed Queen Elizabeth stadium as the Indonesian second-string duo of Lili Tampi and Finarsih sealed their side's victory over China in the Uber Cup ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Bird trainer on the way up

Bird trainer on the way up JAKARTA (JP): There are many ways to make a living. Being a bird trainer is one of them and that is what Misstimah has been doing for the past five months."I love birds. I'm glad I've had the chance to do this job," she said.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Getting away from the office at B.A.T.S. factory

Getting away from the office at B.A.T.S. factoryBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): New factories have long been relegated to the outskirts of Jakarta, except for the "factory" built below the Shangri-La hotel.The bar and restaurant in the basement of the hotel has a factory feel and is named B.A.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 Morning News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Fashion Show 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Stories for Children 11:30 ...
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Some girls just want to have fun with language

Some girls just want to have fun with languageBy Bret Galloway JAKARTA (JP): Maybe Cindy Lauper was right. It seems natural enough. But writing a language book is not many people would do for fun.Retno Krisnawati did.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Tanri Abeng works without stress

Tanri Abeng works without stress JAKARTA (JP): Everyone who works under pressure is prone to stress, but not Tanri Abeng, the president of Bakrie & Brothers."What is stress? If you ask me if I work under pressure, the answer is yes. But not stress," he said.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/The right way to tackle cockroaches

The right way to tackle cockroaches JAKARTA (JP): Who said cockroaches are pests? For an unemployed Japanese couple in Osaka it was a meal a day with cockroaches. No, they didn't eat them. They used them as bait to get meals at expensive restaurants.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Unofficial warders exercise power politics in prisons

Unofficial warders exercise power politics in prisonsBy Tri Agus S. Siswowihardjo Unofficial wardens exercise great influence on the internal condition of Indonesian prisons. These wardens are actually prison inmates who can dominate the situation because of their money and influence.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Oh baby! The airlines hate us parents

Oh baby! The airlines hate us parentsBy Lawrence Pintak LOS ANGELES (JP): A middle seat in the back of the plane. Not one of my favorite places at the best of times. A squirming 11 month old on my lap made it particularly enjoyable. My wife, six months pregnant, was stuck in the absolute last row.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/What constitutes an exellent painting?

What constitutes an exellent painting? Last time I discussed the Rhythmic Vitality, Ya and Su, and composition with you. Today I would like to discuss Chung (weight); Da (vastness) and Chuo (awkwardness). These three words were first used by Wang Kuo-Wei to evaluate Chinese literature.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/RI economic boom draws expatriates

RI economic boom draws expatriates An Indonesian woman on her first trip to London whispered to a colleague, "Gee, isn't it something to have these bule carrying our luggage?" This woman was expressing a feeling shared by some Indonesians about foreigners, westerners in particular.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Made Wijaya still a stranger after 22 years

Made Wijaya still a stranger after 22 years A Stranger In Paradise By Made Wijaya 260 pp, Rp 90,000 (hrdcover), Rp 65,000 (paperback) DENPASAR (JP): Made Wijaya's A Stranger in Paradise, the Diary of an Expatriate in Bali 1979-1980 hit Bali's bookshops late last year.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Surdiyanto wins bank golf tourney

Surdiyanto wins bank golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Jakartan banker Surdiyanto, a 13-handicap golfer, won the Indonesian Bankers Association best gross overall title after scoring a 77 at Imperial Golf Course, Karawaci, Tangerang, West Java yesterday.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/MBA certificate no longer ticket to instant success

MBA certificate no longer ticket to instant successBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Ten years ago, an MBA degree was a ticket to instant success.An MBA graduate, especially from a foreign business school, enjoyed many privileges as the prima donna of the business community.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Italian soccer team Lazio receives warm welcome

Italian soccer team Lazio receives warm welcome JAKARTA (JP): The Italian soccer team Lazio arrived yesterday amid tumultuous cheers by a throng of Indonesian fans who flocked to the Sukarno-Hatta airport just to see their idols.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/A national symblol on the brink of extinction

A national symblol on the brink of extinctionBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the United States have at least two things in common: both have adopted eagles as national symbols, and both of these symbolic eagles are endangered.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Secondhand tires hot despite blowout dangers

Secondhand tires hot despite blowout dangersBy Imran Rusli JAKARTA (JP): Despite the risk, the future of re-patterned tires, called ban batik in Indonesian, is secure. There is never any shortage of buyers for the cheap secondhand tires, with prices ranging from Rp10,000 to Rp75,000 (US$4.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Most expatriates happy to work in RI

Most expatriates happy to work in RI JAKARTA (JP): How do Indonesians perceive foreign workers? How do expatriate workers find working with Indonesians?The Jakarta Post interviewed both Indonesians and foreigners on the matter.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Irish group The Cranberries just do it like the others

Irish group The Cranberries just do it like the othersBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): The three males and one female from the small town of Limerick, Ireland never dreamed they would be as popular as they are today when they started to get serious about music back in 1990.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Work permits for foreigners issued by several agencies

Work permits for foreigners issued by several agenciesBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Work permits for foreigners are issued by a number of government offices.According to Hermanto R.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/Bali Boys sought for their virility

Bali Boys sought for their virilityBy Putu Wirata KUTA, Bali (JP): Ketut Mendra, born in Kuta, Bali in 1963, was a prominent surfer in the 1980s. A junior high school graduate, he earned money by selling postcards and newspapers to tourists. In 1974 he met Paul, a surfer from Australia.
More ...
Sun, 26 May 1996

JP/'Pelita' warned over inflammatory report

'Pelita' warned over inflammatory report JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Information has issued a stern warning to Pelita daily newspaper over articles suggesting that most high school girls in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, have lost their virginity, Antara reported yesterday.
More ...