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Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Guess What?
Guess What? If a contest were held for the most active woman in health organizations, Poppy Hayono Isman, wife of the minister of youth and sports, would have a good chance of winning.She is active in the Indonesian Cancer Foundation, the Indonesian Thalasemia Foundation, the Indonesian Asthma...
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Songwriters summit creates new melodies
Songwriters summit creates new melodiesBy Johannes Simbolon DENPASAR, Bali (JP): On Ungasan hill, just south of here, a number of exciting new melodies have been born at the Pacific Music Rainbow songwriters convention, which began last Thursday.Celebrated composers from the U.S.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Parents face problems in explaining what rape is
Parents face problems in explaining what rape isBy Djoewerian Poorwo Soedarmo JAKARTA (JP): Rape. A word that makes one shudder. Rape cases are so frequently published in the papers nowadays that it leaves us scared and highly cautious.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Santet
SantetBy Dewi Anggraeni The heat is becoming increasingly oppressive though relief from the late afternoon's humidity is slowly descending. Bob and Riyadi leave the modest building which serves as their clinic, each carrying his case.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Learning the art of queuing
Learning the art of queuing JAKARTA (JP): Consider this: Indonesians are good at doing great things, but lousy at trivial matters such as queuing.It is, for example, easier for Indonesians to build an airplane than to queue.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Exhibition traces influences of Kay It
Exhibition traces influences of Kay ItBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The strange and comic pot-bellied terra-cotta figures now appearing in Jakarta gardens, their elongated hands playing the gamelan, never fail to bring to my mind the wealth of creative genius that originates in Bali.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Among Us 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Indonesian Cuisine 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 1:15 p.m.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Painting review
Painting review I always enjoy reading the articles of my colleague and fellow art writer, R. Fadjri. He usually offers good writing and analysis of the Indonesian fine arts scene. However, I must take exception to his most recent article, about Yogyakarta photo- realist painter Bambang...
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Malaysia maintains communal harmony
Malaysia maintains communal harmony Aidit bin Haji Ghazali provides a perspective of Moslem and non- Moslem relationships in contemporary Malaysia. What appears new, occurs when something which is seemingly difficult becomes manageable, and that which is unexpected is realized.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Wongso works to promote Indonesian cuisine
Wongso works to promote Indonesian cuisineBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): "Visitors to Indonesia have often asked me a simple yet difficult question: 'What is Indonesian food?'" says Indonesian culinary expert William Wirjaatmaja Wongso.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
RI riders to handle tough horses
RI riders to handle tough horses JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian riders may have to waste time training horses during equestrian events at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai.Ardi Hapsoro, Indonesia's ace rider in dressage competition, said yesterday that he and his teammates were forced to try...
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
ASEAN: From turbulent past to promising future
ASEAN: From turbulent past to promising future Milton Osborne argues that while ASEAN should not forget its past, it should constantly subject its thinking to scrutiny so as not to be caught unaware by events.
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Vietnam intends to solve border disputes peacefully
Vietnam intends to solve border disputes peacefully How will Vietnam's membership in ASEAN affect its border disputes with neighboring countries? Ramses Amer tries to answer that question. With Vietnam becoming a member of ASEAN, integration in Southeast Asia can be expected to be strengthened in...
Sun, 29 Oct 1995
Youth Pledge Day celebrated in style
Youth Pledge Day celebrated in style JAKARTA (JP): The 67th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day was celebrated yesterday in grand style at the Jakarta Convention Center.Dances and patriotic songs enliven the celebration where Vice President Try Sutrisno and numerous cabinet ministers were among the...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Singapore ahead of the pack in APEC
Singapore ahead of the pack in APECBy Siti Rahil SINGAPORE (Kyodo): As one of the world's most open trading regimes, Singapore is a front-runner in pushing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum toward its goal of free trade, but this zeal has created slight friction with other...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
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, 28 Oct 1995
Refinery fire put out
Refinery fire put out CILACAP, West Java: Conflagration razing seven oil storage tanks over three days in the state-owned oil company Pertamina's refinery plant died out yesterday afternoon, an official said.Pertamina's director for refinery G.J.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
'RCTI' airs new series
'RCTI' airs new series JAKARTA (JP): Starting from Nov. 5, 1995, RCTI will present the Japanese TV series Tokyo Wedding Story. The program will be screened on Sunday from 5:30 p.m to 6 p.m.The story, told in 46 episodes, is about science fiction comic writer Yoko Hara and her husband-to-be Masahiko...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Another traffic jam
Another traffic jamFrom NeracaTraffic jams on Jl. Salemba Raya, from St. Carolus hospital to the Matraman overpass, have become the order of the day since construction began on the overpass connecting Jl. Pramuka and Jl. Matraman. Meanwhile, the flow of traffic from Jl.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
'Feng shui' belief still drives Asian businesses
'Feng shui' belief still drives Asian businessesBy Anil Penna SINGAPORE (AFP): When a famous Western hotel chain found its Singapore property was not faring as well as expected, it called in a practitioner of feng shui, the ancient Chinese technique of geomancy.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Legislators criticize steam power plant bidding
Legislators criticize steam power plant bidding JAKARTA (JP): Legislators have criticized the government's plan to use a non-transparent bidding process for the US$1.4 billion steam power plant in Tanjungjati A, Central Java.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
S'pore, Malaysian firms to tie up
S'pore, Malaysian firms to tie up SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore-based Asia Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. (APP) said yesterday that it had formed a joint venture with a Malaysian partner to set up a US$714 million integrated pulp and paper mill.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
NU plans to discuss presidential term
NU plans to discuss presidential term JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest Moslem organization plans to discuss whether Islamic law and tradition makes any stipulation on the length of the presidential term.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Implementing Youth Pledge a huge task
Implementing Youth Pledge a huge task Youth Pledge Day, which falls today, commemorates the historic event of 1928 when youths from different ethnic and religious backgrounds gathered in Jakarta and vowed to create a single nation, people and language.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
MasterCard debit cards
MasterCard debit cards JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International, Bank Lippo, Bank Bali, and Indonesian retailers, restaurants and tourism companies have joined to issue co-branded debit cards.Besides carrying MasterCard's Maestro and Cirrus marks the debit cards also include names of merchants that...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Eleven arrested for stealing garments
Eleven arrested for stealing garments JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Port Police have arrested 11 people for stealing a container of garments worth around Rp 300 million.The people allegedly tried to cut the 40-foot container into pieces and sell it bit by bit in an effort to get rid of the material...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
PT Komselindo prepares int'l roaming service
PT Komselindo prepares int'l roaming service JAKARTA (JP): PT Komselindo, one of the country's analog cellular telecommunications operators, is preparing a new service to allow subscribers to use their handsets in foreign countries.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 27, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 -150 1,500 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,150 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 25 25,500 Aneka...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Golkar and ABRI
Golkar and ABRIFrom MerdekaI read with interest Sudomo's comment in Merdeka (Oct. 16, 1995) concerning the relationship between the Armed Forces (ABRI) and Golkar. Clarification of this relationship is of great importance because it will give the younger generation a clear idea of the history of...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Poor services still hamper investments
Poor services still hamper investments JAKARTA (JP): Poor services, inadequacy of regulations and high-cost economy are hampering investment, chairman of the Jakarta investment coordinating board, Ery Chayaridipura says.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
YLBHI protests beating of workers
YLBHI protests beating of workers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) is protesting the military's beating of labor protesters in Jombang, East Java, last week.One worker was seriously injured and 20 others were hospitalized in the protest, which was mounted by workers after...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Malaysia cuts power rates
Malaysia cuts power rates KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd. will reduce power charges for lower-end consumers under a tariff revamp which could see higher electricity rates for all other sectors, news reports said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Mass organizations urged to stay away from politics
Mass organizations urged to stay away from politics JAKARTA (JP): Noted political scientist Maswadi Rauf warned yesterday against the use of mass organizations for political purposes in the run-up to the 1997 general election.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Bakrie-Diafoil PET plant
Bakrie-Diafoil PET plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Diafoil, a joint venture between PT Bakrie Kasei Corp. and Diafoil Hoechst of Japan, is building a US$30 million polyethylene film plant, slated to come on stream next March.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
RI, Taiwan expand cooperation
RI, Taiwan expand cooperation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian and visiting Taiwanese businessmen held a one-day meeting here yesterday to discuss new joint venture opportunities in manufacturing, agroindustry, tourism, telecommunications, mining and energy.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
City urged to take over bus management
City urged to take over bus management JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has urged the municipal administration to consider taking over the management of the state-owned PPD bus company from the Ministry of Transportation, arguing the move would lead to improved services.Abdulgani H.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Political communication and democracy
Political communication and democracyBy Ignas Kleden This is the second of two articles on the relationship between political communication and democratization. Sociologist Ignas Kleden addresses the question in this article.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
West Jakarta holds exhibition
West Jakarta holds exhibition JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Mayor Sutardjianto opened yesterday an exhibition to commemorate Pancasila Sanctity Day, which falls on Oct. 1.As many as 131 participants are taking part in the five-day exhibition, which is underway at the mayoralty sports hall.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Executives detained for falsifying deposit notes
Executives detained for falsifying deposit notes JAKARTA (JP): Three executives of a private firm have been arrested for allegedly counterfeiting deposit certificates, inflicting a loss of about Rp 5 billion (US$2.2 million) on their business partners.National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. I.K.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Church meet will not touch E. Timor
Church meet will not touch E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of the Catholic Church will not discuss the dissociated diocese of East Timor during their six- day National Assembly.The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja, said in a press conference here yesterday that the...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
George immune from extradition: Oetojo
George immune from extradition: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman says academic and human rights activist George Aditjondro cannot be extradited from Australia, despite a request from the Indonesian government.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Govt replaces Ridwan as Merpati's president
Govt replaces Ridwan as Merpati's president JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines president Ridwan Fatarudin's tense waiting for a confirmation of his imminent replacement has ended.Director General of Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado disclosed yesterday that the finance...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
SOGO's 1995 sale
SOGO's 1995 sale We at Sogo were surprised to read Mrs. Adwani's letter in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 19, 1995. The letter said that our advertisement on RCTI for our Big Sale started off by mentioning "SALE 94".
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Authorities set deadline for warehouse relocation
Authorities set deadline for warehouse relocation JAKARTA (JP): The city authorities have given businesses until the end of November to relocate their warehouses from the downtown Kota area, after nearly eleven years of frustration and resistance.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Tripatra wins international consultancy tender
Tripatra wins international consultancy tender JAKARTA (JP): PT Tripatra Engineering, an Indonesian consulting company, has won a project management consultancy tender for a US$600 million project for the installation of 824 kilometers of gas pipelines in Sumatra, the company's president Pandri...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja 3:05 Sports 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Science Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Music: Pop Daerah 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Fashions 8:05 Film series 9:00 World News 9:30 Music: Pesona Nada 10:30 Film:Demonstone...
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Yeh leaves rivals at Royal Perak Classic
Yeh leaves rivals at Royal Perak Classic IPOH, Malaysia (AFP): Taiwan's Yeh Chang-ming hit a superb bogey-free 64 to open up a four stroke lead after the second round of the Asian PGA Tour Royal Perak Classic here yesterday.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Thatcher expected here
Thatcher expected here JAKARTA (JP): Former British Prime Minister Margareth Thatcher will speak on Asia and world affairs at the Citibank's Asian Leadership Series meeting here next month.The annual meeting which started in 1992 has presented well- known speakers such as former U.S.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Rubber prices firm in S'pore, Kuala Lumpur
Rubber prices firm in S'pore, Kuala Lumpur SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures maintained early gains by the finish yesterday, encouraged by continued advance in Tokyo and firm regional cash prices, traders said.
Sat, 28 Oct 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Aryaduta Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Morenitos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7:15 p.m.