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Searching for all articles published on 1998-04-05 ...

19 articles.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Seven ailing banks suspended

Seven ailing banks suspended JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Fuad Bawazier announced yesterday the suspension of seven commercial banks and the placing of another seven under the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, including large Bank Danamon, Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia ...

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/The pitfalls of teaching in English

The pitfalls of teaching in English Veteran education expert Mochtar Buchori has tirelessly advocated higher quality education throughout his illustrious career.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Teaching non-English subjects in English a distant dream

Teaching non-English subjects in English a distant dream JAKARTA (JP): The government's policy to allow high schools to teach subjects like mathematics and physics in English seems a distant dream for most high schools.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Guess What? Haryono Suyono

Guess What? Haryono Suyono Being the first of something is enough to make Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Haryono Suyono proud."I am the first minister since our independence in 1945 who is especially assigned to alleviate poverty," he said proudly.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Sculptors pack a punch with stark creations

Sculptors pack a punch with stark creationsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): A structure of chairs sandwiching bricks was a puzzling view in the recent exhibition of the Trienalle Jakarta II 1998: Contemporary Sculpture competition.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Film: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 ...

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Chawalit shines at Orient Masters

Chawalit shines at Orient Masters XIAMEN, China (Agencies): Young Chawalit Plaphol of Thailand holds a three-shot lead over his golfing role model, compatriot Boonchu Ruangkit, going into the final round of the Omega Tour's US$200,000 Orient Masters yesterday.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Who says a personal computer keyboard can only have 104 keys?

Who says a personal computer keyboard can only have 104 keys?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Keyboards that allow you to dance with the software are not new.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Don't question

Don't question A thousand nights like this have passedDrowned together with the starsWhich for you and meWill return in a new hazeA gray dream forever risingIn the light of the marble moonAnd when you and I are no longer thereWhat's left is a dream in the light of dayDon't question night's ...

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/A fragment of Yogyakarta culture

A fragment of Yogyakarta culture Cikar Bobrok (Ramshackle horse cart); By Sindhunata; Kanisius and Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta; 277 pp + xii YOGYAKARTA (JP): Journalism is a both noisy and silent world. Its clamor is marked with the demand for high mobility and a strong spirit of adventure.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Few local universities ready to teach in English

Few local universities ready to teach in EnglishBy Sugianto Tandra and Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): When the Indonesian Business Institute toughened its requirements on English skills for enrollment, more students signed up.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Mt. Kemukus: A place with a difference

Mt. Kemukus: A place with a differenceBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The economic crisis has driven many confused and frustrated people to seek their own refuge. Some have chosen to visit places where mysticism reigns. Mount Kemukus is one such place.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/'TPI' and 'SCTV' to resume their normal airtime

'TPI' and 'SCTV' to resume their normal airtime JAKARTA (JP): TV stations TPI and SCTV will resume normal airtime tomorrow, after slashing airtime two months ago due to a significant drop in advertisers, station representatives said.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Ayu cheers up gloomy literature scene

Ayu cheers up gloomy literature sceneBy Prasetyohadi JAKARTA (JP): A young writer has provided solace for the Indonesian literary scene, which has been in the shadow of prevailing gloom, with a unique novel.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/No signs of economic crisis in West Java's Dukuh village

No signs of economic crisis in West Java's Dukuh villageBy Kafil Yamin PAMEUNGPEUK, West Java (JP): Fuss about the present economic squeeze is not heard of here. Women in the village are busy cooking. Their husbands are at work in the fields, while their children play in a vast garden.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Banks suspended

Banks suspended No. Banks Total Assets (Rp billion) As of June, 1997 ----------------------------------- 1. Bank Centris 677.49 2. Bank Deka 245.88 3. Bank Hokindo 270.52 4. Bank Kredit Asia 524.86 5.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Guess What? Hurbert Neiss

Guess What? Hurbert Neiss One may look sexy because of one's lips or one's eyes. But according to one journalist, the sex appeal of International Monetary Fund Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss is because of his haircut.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Tastes differ

Tastes differ One day a friend of mine from North Sulawesi (Minahasa) sent me a favorite dish, the ingredients of which consists mostly of bat's meat. Although the dish is considered a delicacy in that part of Indonesia, it is not popular or liked by the people on Java island.

Sun, 05 Apr 1998

JP/Goverment speaks up for use of English in schools

Goverment speaks up for use of English in schools The recent government policy allowing the use of English in teaching several subjects in high schools and universities is the hot issue among educators and students.