Archive: 5 November 1995

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

'Decentralization vital in conservation drive'

'Decentralization vital in conservation drive' JAKARTA (JP): Decisions on conservation issues are best made at a local level, environmental experts said yesterday."It is dangerous for the central government to set uniform policies...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Media erodes sovereignty of Asia's modernizing states

Media erodes sovereignty of Asia's modernizing states The Internet and the global media are at the forefront in effecting greater political space within Asia. Yeap Soon Beng looks at this phenomenon In today's borderless world where leaders...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Tomy faces tough final rally stage

Tomy faces tough final rally stage JAKARTA (JP): Leading Hutomo Mandala Putra entered yesterday a decisive stage of the national rally championship series at the Gembala Sriwijaya racing area, South Sumatra.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Critics force U.S. to refocus on Pacific

Critics force U.S. to refocus on Pacific Richard Halloran looks at how America is responding to Asian concerns about its waning regional security role. For the first time in more than two decades, United States military leaders are contemplating a...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Eight new songs mark end of Pacific Harmony

Eight new songs mark end of Pacific Harmony JAKARTA (JP): The series of international musical events called Pacific Harmony peaked here yesterday evening when dozens of artists and songwriters from three continents sang eight new songs just composed in Bali.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Soeharto's absence at G-15 Summit a loss to the forum

Soeharto's absence at G-15 Summit a loss to the forumBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BUENOS AIRES (JP): Argentinean Foreign Minister Guido Mario Di Tella said on Friday that President Soeharto's absence from tomorrow's Group of 15 (G-15)...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Indonesia's advertising enjoys rapid growth

Indonesia's advertising enjoys rapid growth JAKARTA (JP): It took the duo of Baty Subakti and H. Mahtum to chair the organizing committee of AdAsia '95.Both Baty and Mahtum are prominent Indonesian advertising personalities and both have high...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Indonesian eying WBC title

Indonesian eying WBC title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Boy Aruan is gunning to seize the World Boxing Council super-flyweight crown from title holder Hiroshi Kawashima in a fight scheduled for Wednesday in Tokyo.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Campbell takes over lead in Alfred Dunhill Master

Campbell takes over lead in Alfred Dunhill Master JAKARTA (JP): A two stroke penalty did not impose any danger to William Campbell's battle to take over the lead after three rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Master golf championship with a sizzling 14-under par-202...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Death toll rises to 250 in RP typhoon

Death toll rises to 250 in RP typhoon LUCENA, Philippines (Agencies): Typhoon Angela, the most powerful to hit the Philippines in nearly a decade, killed more than 250 people including at least 121 in a single town, disaster officials said yesterday.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Going beyond the free toaster as competition tightens

Going beyond the free toaster as competition tightens JAKARTA (JP): As competition among credit cards grows fiercer, card issuers have begun to offer gifts and rewards to attract members or encourage holders to use their cards more often.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Voices of the past inform RI's contemporary arts

Voices of the past inform RI's contemporary arts Soul, Spirit and Mountain: Preoccupations of Contemporary Indonesian Painters Astri Wright Oxford University Press Oxford Singapore, New York 1994, 328 pages.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

The Bali Bird Park adds to tourist attractions in Bali

The Bali Bird Park adds to tourist attractions in BaliBy Intan Petersen DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali, the prima donna of Indonesian tourism, has been increasingly adding to its tourist attractions.Last year 2.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

FIFA mission arrives in Tokyo

FIFA mission arrives in Tokyo TOKYO (Kyodo): The five-member inspection mission of the world soccer body FIFA arrived in Tokyo yesterday to visit various soccer facilities and assess Japan's bid for the 2002 World Cup finals.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

10 non-rated players eye world's elo rating

10 non-rated players eye world's elo rating JAKARTA (JP): 10 non-rated chess players are seeking world elo ratings in competition with 10 rated players in a 10-session, 10- day tournament which began here yesterday.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

The credit card honeymoon is over

The credit card honeymoon is over Plastic money is an inherent part of Indonesia's urban lifestyle. More than a symbol of modernity, it offers convenience and benefits for cardholders. Those who are not disciplined, however, can be easily trapped in consumerism.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

'Indonesia Becik', an exhibition of ethnic handicrafts

'Indonesia Becik', an exhibition of ethnic handicraftsBy Agi Ginanjar and Putu Fajar Arsana DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Indonesia's natural abundance is reflected in its handicrafts.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

The elusive ethics of Indonesian advertising

The elusive ethics of Indonesian advertisingBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A well-dressed man is dancing in a pub with several girls when his handphone rings.His wife is calling from home.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

AdAsia '95 congress to take place at Bali tourist resort

AdAsia '95 congress to take place at Bali tourist resort DENPASAR, Bali (JP): More than 1,000 people will take part in the AdAsia '95 congress opening at Bali International Conference Center in the Nusa Dua resort tomorrow.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Credit card integral part of modern life

Credit card integral part of modern life JAKARTA (JP): "Plastic money" has become an integral part of modern life in Indonesia. Although many people still do not know the benefits of owning a credit card, the people who use them find them handy.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Mentawai Island

Mentawai Island This letter is in response to Imran Rusli's article Mentawai now West Sumatra's main tourist attraction (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 22, 1995). We are both non-Indonesians who have spent considerable time in Siberut Island, in the capacity as tour...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Indonesian teams ready for Southeast Asian Games battle

Indonesian teams ready for Southeast Asian Games battle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sportsmen and women are all ready to fight it out for glory in the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand next month.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Medan to host veteran basketball

Medan to host veteran basketball JAKARTA (JP): Veteran basketball players from 23 countries will display their skills during a tournament in Medan, North Sumatra from Nov. 22 to 26.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Yayuk to play mixed doubles

Yayuk to play mixed doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's tennis queen Yayuk Basuki will play mixed doubles with Sulistyo Wibowo in the 18th Southeast Asian Games tennis competition.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Transport Mister! Transport?

Transport Mister! Transport? DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "Transport, mister? Transport?"This is the question you have to deal with when you arrive at Ngurah Rai airport here, especially when you are taken for a foreign tourist.

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

War against credit card swindles not yet over

War against credit card swindles not yet overBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): It was already three days after three Malaysians had made off with Rp 17 million (US$7,555) worth of jewelry from the store in Citraland Mall, West Jakarta, but the owner...

Sun, 05 Nov 1995

Hariyanto and Alan to meet in Hong Kong Open final

Hariyanto and Alan to meet in Hong Kong Open final HONG KONG (Reuter): World champion Hariyanto Arbi of Indonesia recovered from a sloppy first game yesterday to beat South Korea's Lee Kwang-jin and take his place in the Hong Kong Open final against compatriot Alan...