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Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Ramadhan -- month of self-restraint
Ramadhan -- month of self-restraintBy Rita A. Widiadana Based on the hisab (calculation by arithmetical means) and sighting of the new moon (rukyat), experts and ulemas confirmed that this year's holy month of Ramadhan starts tomorrow.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? For Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad, being a salesman is as attractive as being Indonesia's number one monetary thinker.During a recent ceremony to mark the reopening of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel in Bali, Mar'ie introduced himself as a salesman in order to attract more foreign...
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Concert Security: Weighing the alternatives
Concert Security: Weighing the alternativesBy Veronica Soediro JAKARTA (JP): All things considered, the Jakarta Pop Alternative Festival held last Sunday was a success. The event went smoothly, with thousands in the audience, mostly teenagers, banging their heads in the scorching heat.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
'Orchid and stick' policy on foreigners
'Orchid and stick' policy on foreigners JAKARTA (JP): If you're an alien, you can expect an immigration official to hand you a corsage of orchid today. That is, provided that all your immigration papers are in order.If they're not, you're in deep trouble.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mochtar Kusuma-Atmadja, like most of us, enjoys games. However, he played on a slightly larger board with much higher stakes than most of us would imagine.As a speaker at a recent discussion, Mochtar revealed his theory about foreign policy.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Tracing democracy, violence in India and Sri Lanka
Tracing democracy, violence in India and Sri Lanka Democracy And Violence in India and Sri Lanka Dennis Austin The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Council on Foreign Relations Press, New York, 1995. 101 pages $14.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Moroccoans arrested for holdup
Moroccoans arrested for holdup JAKARTA (JP): Five people believed to be Moroccans have been arrested for an alleged hold up on Jakarta's most famous tourist street, Jl. Jaksa.The five foreigners, some of whom speak Bahasa Indonesia, are currently undergoing intense questioning at the Jakarta Police...
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Staying fit during Ramadhan fasting month
Staying fit during Ramadhan fasting monthBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): A hungry man is an angry man. Right? Well, in a way it is correct because when people are hungry, they are easily irritated. But, the Ramadhan fasting month teaches Moslems across the world otherwise: How to control their...
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Painter Otto Djaya: Alive and kicking
Painter Otto Djaya: Alive and kickingBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The most astonishing aspect of the exhibition of Otto Djaya's paintings currently at the Taman Ismail Marzuki was that many of the exhibited works were dated 1995.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
New moon not seen
New moon not seen JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher announced last night that Ramadhan, the Moslems' fasting month, will begin on Monday after the authorities and independent Moslem organizations confirmed that they failed to sight the new moon.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Helping to nurture the fledgling democracy in Cambodia
Helping to nurture the fledgling democracy in Cambodia Sorpong Peou examines the political situation in Cambodia and suggests some ways to foster democracy in that country. Several months ago, I wrote two articles contending that Cambodia was still not on the right path to stability and democracy.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Lee Kuan Yew recovering
Lee Kuan Yew recovering SINGAPORE (AFP): Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew underwent successful treatment for a heart problem here yesterday and was recovering in intensive care, a government statement said.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Ferry sinks, 50 dead and over 100 missing
Ferry sinks, 50 dead and over 100 missing JAKARTA (JP): Fifty four people were killed and more than 100 went missing when a ferry with 210 people on board sank in the waters off Aceh on Friday night, officials said yesterday.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Exquisite poetry on a new piano at Erasmus Huis
Exquisite poetry on a new piano at Erasmus HuisBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): You only have to press one key to know that the Yamaha S-6 piano at Erasmus Huis, officially inaugurated recently, is something special.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Basketball league fails to boost local talent
Basketball league fails to boost local talent JAKARTA (JP): An NBA-look-alike basketball league has fueled the fast-growing basketball fever among youngsters in the past two years, but it has yet to prove its nationalist credentials.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
'Kewang' and 'sasi' -- how long will they last?
'Kewang' and 'sasi' -- how long will they last? HARUKU, Ambon (JP): Haruku, a small island in the eastern part of Ambon island, in Maluku, is inhabited by around 500 families. It is one of the few places in Maluku that still practices sasi, along with Lolot and Iamahu villages in Saparua Island and...
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Many children need help
Many children need help JAKARTA (JP): Six million elementary school graduates in Indonesia do not continue on to high school, mainly for financial reasons, Minister of Education Wardiman Djojonegoro said.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Nuarta builds monument despite opposition
Nuarta builds monument despite oppositionBy Jean Couteau NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The first impression of Balinese sculptor Nyoman Nuarta is one of a man of strong will and self-confidence.Tall, handsome, and still young at 44, he is not a man of little ambition.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
TV stations to air Ramadhan specials
TV stations to air Ramadhan specialsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The fasting month brings religion into all aspects of Moslems' lives. During Ramadhan, all Moslems should become more aware of their religious duties and make every effort to stay within the religious boundaries.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
'Sasi', Haruku's style of conservation management
'Sasi', Haruku's style of conservation managementBy Binny Buchori HARUKU, Ambon (JP): Three arumbai, the traditional boats of Maluku, decorated in coconut leaves, suddenly appear from afar and, as if on command, swivel and start circling three approaching yellow speedboats.
Sun, 21 Jan 1996
Susi, Ye to clash in Japan Open badminton final
Susi, Ye to clash in Japan Open badminton final TOKYO (Agencies): Indonesia's Olympic champion sweethearts had differing fortunes at the Japan Open badminton tournament yesterday with Susi Susanti winning but her fiance Alan Budikusuma on the losing side.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Ministry of Information probes newspaper fracas
Ministry of Information probes newspaper fracas JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Information is investigating the rift at the Sriwijaya Post daily newspaper following a fracas involving the newspaper's General Manager Fauzi Achmad and Deputy Chief Editor M.S. Hendrowijono.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Two caught in C. Java for robbery, murder
Two caught in C. Java for robbery, murder JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta detectives, in cooperation with Central Java officers, have arrested two construction workers in connection with Monday's robbery and killing of a maid in Jagakarsa.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Workers banned from joining union
Workers banned from joining union JAKARTA (JP): PT Aneka Medium Garment, which employs about 100 people, has banned its workers from joining the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI)."Here all workers are free to talk to the manager and we consider the union unnecessary in the company,"...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
RI-Australia ties stronger than ever
RI-Australia ties stronger than ever JAKARTA (JP): The rapport between President Soeharto and Prime Minister Paul Keating may be the main force behind the strong relations between the two countries, but Australian Ambassador Allan Taylor insists that ties have actually moved beyond the upper crust...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Measuring progress a problem of methodology or conscience?
Measuring progress a problem of methodology or conscience?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Our competitor in the global race toward economic welfare is not our past, but other countries, including our neighbors.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Banks told to use loans productively
Banks told to use loans productively JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor J. Soedradjad Djiwandono warned here yesterday that a misuse of foreign commercial borrowings will create a problem in the country's economy.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:25 Travels: My Country 5:30 Science Film: Bill Bixby's Wonderful Magic 6:00 News: News Highly 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country: East Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Innovative Work 7:00...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Garment workers strike
Garment workers strike UNGARAN, Central Java: Some 1,200 workers at PT Cerah Garment Perkasa went on strike yesterday demanding increased wages and other benefits.The police managed to keep the strikers under control after the protesters became emotional when they learned the management had not...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Handicraft display in West Jakarta
Handicraft display in West Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition of Indonesian handicrafts are being held in West Jakarta.The exhibition was opened Thursday by Mrs. Surjadi Soedirdja, wife of the governor of Jakarta at ITC Roxy Mas.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Cambodia seeks ASEAN's help
Cambodia seeks ASEAN's help PHNOM PENH (Reuter): Cambodia will consider seeking the intervention of other Southeast Asian nations if talks with Vietnamese officials fail to settle a border row, co-Premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh said yesterday.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Economist questions 7.1% growth rate
Economist questions 7.1% growth rate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economy, affected by the deterioration of most economic factors, is unlikely to grow at the government's target of over 7.1 percent this year, economist Kwik Kian Gie has said.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
The nuclear issue
The nuclear issue Following an unfortunately familiar pattern in this country, it now seems that, quietly but surely, the government's proposed nuclear power plant project -- the first in Indonesia -- is set to proceed.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
World Bank fears RI measures to slow import growth
World Bank fears RI measures to slow import growth JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has expressed concern that Indonesia might use distortionary measures to slow import growth from its present level of more than 30 percent to about 11 percent during the next fiscal year.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Regional election committees formed
Regional election committees formed JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the National Committee for General Elections Moch. Yogie S.M. yesterday inducted the governors of Indonesia's 27 provinces as chairs of the regional committees for the 1997 general elections.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Cancer hospital donors awarded
Cancer hospital donors awarded JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto awarded yesterday 10 businessmen who donated money towards the construction of the first cancer hospital in Indonesia.The people were also officiated as members of the Donor Council of the Dharmais Foundation chaired by President...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Malaysia unconcerned about global rubber pact
Malaysia unconcerned about global rubber pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has said it is unconcerned about whether a shaky global rubber price pact is agreed while persisting in its demand for leadership of an international rubber body, a report said yesterday.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Paintings about Bali's mystical lifestyle on display
Paintings about Bali's mystical lifestyle on display Canadian artist Marsha Stonehouse first visited Bali in 1984. Inspired, she returned in 1990 and produced a series of paintings that gives a unique insight into the magical island's mysterious and sometimes sinister culture.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Restaurants told to close
Restaurants told to close BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Indonesian Council of Ulemas local office has called on restaurant proprietors and food vendors to stop business during the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Gathering permits for NU rival board questioned
Gathering permits for NU rival board questioned JAKARTA (JP): Observers are divided in their opinions on how well police handled the recent congress by dissenters of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Eight Karawang firms sign labor agreements
Eight Karawang firms sign labor agreements KARAWANG, West Java (JP): Eight companies yesterday signed Collective Labor Agreements with their employees.Yesterday's signing has added to the eight companies here which have concluded similar agreements with their employees.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Wisma 46, country's tallest building, nears completion
Wisma 46, country's tallest building, nears completion JAKARTA (JP): A new milestone will soon be reached in the history of the city's skyscrapers following the completion of the 258.85-meter-high Wisma 46 tower on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
The NU stage play
The NU stage play The final curtain has just come down on a political event which resembled a stage play -- the formation of a "Nahdatul Ulama Executive Board" (PBNU) led by Abu Hasan. The event resembled a stage play because the formation of the board occurred in a prearranged manner.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 19, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,775 75 853,500 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
5,000 books from USIS for UI
5,000 books from USIS for UI JAKARTA (JP): The American Studies Center at the University of Indonesia will receive 5,000 books from the U.S. Embassy through the United States Information Services (USIS).
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Malaysian palmoil prices up again
Malaysian palmoil prices up again KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Palmoil prices rebounded at midday yesterday on shortcovering after sharp recent falls but traders said the upside could be limited by lack of keen demand and competition from Indonesian oil.
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Hughes extends contract
Hughes extends contract JAKARTA (JP): Hughes Aircraft of Canada Ltd., a Canadian air traffic system company, has agreed to extend a US$770,000 subcontract to PT Elektrindodaya Parkabusa, a subsidiary of the Bimantara Group, for the manufacturing of equipment for an automatic message switching...
Sat, 20 Jan 1996
Local painter found dead
Local painter found dead SEMARANG: Imam Santoso, a local painter and organizer of several painting exhibitions, was found dead with his neck gored on Thursday, Antara reported.Police said the knife used to kill him was in his hand, suggesting that he may have committed suicide.