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Searching for all articles published on 1996-06-09 ...

31 articles.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Argo Bromo

Argo BromoFrom KompasA theft has taken place on the newly-introduced super express train Argo Bromo. On May 23, my husband traveled from Surabaya to Jakarta on this train. He had a number of Rp 50,000 banknotes stowed in one of the pouches of his traveling bag.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Kenzo prints nature on variety of easy-to-wear clothes

Kenzo prints nature on variety of easy-to-wear clothesBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Amidst lush tropical foliage, to the beat of a foot-tapping French song from the soundtrack of French Kiss, a pert young thing in an even more pert, ultra-short silk dress beckons to three waiting hunks.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Parents' attitude causes stress among young children

Parents' attitude causes stress among young children JAKARTA (JP): "What's your name?""Annisa Maria Ulfa.""How old are you?""Six.""What kindergarten are you from?""Lestari.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Understanding womens's problems in depth

Understanding womens's problems in depth Kajian Wanita Dalam Pembangunan (Studies on Women in Development) Edited by T.O. Ihromi Yayasan Obor Indonesia 549 pages Rp 19,500 JAKARTA (JP): There are not many books which address issues concerning women written by Indonesians.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Surviving the watery graveyard of the Rotinese

Surviving the watery graveyard of the RotineseBy Helen Tainsh ROTI, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): I watched the swirling gray green watery grave from the stern of our small fishing boat and wondered how long it would take to drown.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Susi Susanti becomes world number one again

Susi Susanti becomes world number one again JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti is back in her world number one spot after beating Ye Zhaoying of China, now ranked world number two, 4-11, 11-5, 11-5 in the Uber Cup final in Hong Kong last month.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/A novel solution for aging skin

A novel solution for aging skin JAKARTA (JP): A young and healthy look is the main standard of beauty. Many health and beauty products promote ways to maintain shape and look. One of the biggest concerns for many people, especially women, is wrinkled and sagging skin.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Robber

RobberBy Harris Effendi Tahar As soon as the monthly Aug. 17th ceremony was over, I rushed to the canteen behind the office. Apparently Hamsad had been waiting for me. He was not wearing the Korpri's batik uniform, a sign that he didn't attend the ceremony."Sit here.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/English soccer loses its dazzle

English soccer loses its dazzleBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Whatever predatory England has always been when playing on home soil, its chance of winning the European Soccer Championship final on June 30 seems as dim as the future of its scandal-happy monarchy.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/How to cut down on your international phone bills

How to cut down on your international phone billsBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): All companies doing business in Indonesia come to the realization that international telephone calls cost bundles. Using foreign telephone companies and the Internet will cut the cost of communicating.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Putting the younger generation at ease

Putting the younger generation at ease JAKARTA (JP): "I don't believe this!" roared my youngest son, darting into my study with the morning paper. He had been reading the news about Indonesian aircraft being traded for Thai glutinous rice.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese society

Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese societyBy Garret Kam DENPASAR (JP): From ancient to contemporary times, the kris has played an important role in all aspects of Balinese society.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta

Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto marked his 75th birthday with his children, grandchildren and close relatives at his private residence in Surakarta, Central Java, yesterday.

Sun, 09 Jun 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 ...

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Guess What?

Guess What? A feeling of pride should accompany being chosen one of the country's top 10 role models. That means beating out a 180 million or so others.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Cultural awareness plays role in business

Cultural awareness plays role in businessBy G.B. Whitfield JAKARTA (JP): It is generally agreed that it takes more for a company to be successful overseas than a quality product and high manufacturing standards. There is a human factor that must be considered.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Megawati's supporters plan rally

Megawati's supporters plan rally JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri plan to stage a rally of some 200,000 people in Jakarta this month to show their support to the embattled chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party, an aide said yesterday.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museum

Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museumBy Amir Sidharta UBUD, Bali (JP): Another museum of fine art opened here yesterday. After six years of preparations, the Agung Rai Museum of Art is now open to public. Prior to its opening, Bali had six museums.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubs

Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Relaxing while exercising is the thing for harassed Jakartans in the rat-race of modern civilization.The hotel industry has filled a need; many hotels have hi-tech fitness/health facilities.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Educational experts disagree on school admission tests

Educational experts disagree on school admission testsBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): Private schools have become more selective, commonly applying tests, in accepting new pupils to fill their limited seats.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Hygiene at food stalls questioned

Hygiene at food stalls questionedBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): They may be mouthwatering, but food sold by sidewalk vendors and the foodstuffs at marketplaces in big cities like Jakarta may not be hygienic and, therefore, hazardous to your health, United Nations health experts said.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Conservation must be a concern for all

Conservation must be a concern for allBy Benazir Bhutto On the eve of World Environment Day, my thoughts return to my childhood. I recall walking on the sands of Clifton Beach, watching fishermen bring in the day's catch, picking up sea shells and listening to the sounds of the ocean.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/How to make confrontation a matter of cooperation

How to make confrontation a matter of cooperationBy D. Chandramouli JAKARTA (JP): "An argument is an exchange of decibels and a contest is an exchange of stupidity." This is an oft-repeated phrase of my late father's about people who argue simply for the sake of argument.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle My holiday in "The land of the Gods" has been wonderful. During the past three weeks I have learned a great deal about Indonesia, its people and culture.I have also enjoyed reading your newspaper, which is informative and of a high standard.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhood

National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhoodBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): There are two population trends worth discussing.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy pool

Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy poolBy Deborah Cameron JAKARTA (JP): The hydrotherapy pool at Fatmawati Hospital in South Jakarta is a gleaming example of modern medical treatment methods.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...

The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...By Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): My friend Dolly, who came to live in Jakarta a few months ago, proudly showed me her new Indonesian driver's license."I have driven only once, only making left turns, I haven't tried the right turns yet.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Crossword puzzle

Crossword puzzle I am happy to see you now publish a crossword puzzle which is not dull and boring. I enjoy your puzzle on movies and entertainment.It would be nice to see some prizes for readers.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/How to evaluate a good painting

How to evaluate a good painting Most countries promote art to enrich their people's lives and arouse spiritual awareness. Art galleries are springing up everywhere and auction houses are doing great businesses.Although stock markets fluctuate daily, the market for art has moved steadily upward.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problem

Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problemBy Bambang Budi Utomo JAKARTA (JP): A lot has changed since Jakarta was founded 469 years ago on June 22, 1527. Its population has grown rapidly. According to one of the earliest records available, Jakarta had a population of 27,068 in 1673.

Sun, 09 Jun 1996

JP/Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all media

Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all mediaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Eminent Indonesian intellectual Asrul Sani is a poet, short story writer, theater educator, film and stage director, and film and television scriptwriter. He is a man of letters who works in the mass media.