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Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Obituary for Dicky and Nike
Obituary for Dicky and Nike The article Nation bids farewell to some of its best artists published in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 26, 1995 encouraged me to write a letter in order to inform the Post that it did not publish any news about Dicky Zulkarnaen, who died of a heart attack in March, and Nike...
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Simple solutions to seminar slambers
Simple solutions to seminar slambers JAKARTA (JP): Meeting at a karaoke bar one afternoon, my friends and I broke into laughter. We were supposed to be at a seminar in a nearby hotel, listening to somebody drone on from a prepared text.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Iwan Tirta challenges fashion norms to fight alien competition
Iwan Tirta challenges fashion norms to fight alien competitionBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Iwan Tirta was nervous. His yearly fashion show was being staged a week later than scheduled and followed Oscar de la Renta's groundbreaking show.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
An Indonesian guide to gracious gift giving
An Indonesian guide to gracious gift givingBy Sneha JAKARTA (JP): Most of us will have experienced the pleasure of receiving and giving gifts. A gift is a token of goodwill, affection and friendship. A gift received when least expected evokes even greater joy because the element of surprise adds to...
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Obituary
Obituary Monsignor Leo Soekoto, the former Archbishop of Jakarta, died in Semarang last night. He was 75 years old. He died while undergoing treatment for cancer at the Elizabeth Hospital in Semerang, the capital of Central Java.He was admitted to the hospital on Dec.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Guess What?
Guess What? Artists performing at the New Year's party at Hotel Horison get special advice from the hotel general manager, Boediman Kusika."Don't bug the audience," he said at a year-end media conference last week."I notice that many artists like to grab the audience and bring them to the stage.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Dewi Yull: An artist who adores teachers
Dewi Yull: An artist who adores teachersBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): You would expect an actress to admire another actor, but not actress and singer R.A. Dewi Yull Pujiati. It's not Madonna, Pavarotti or Pierce Brosnan she idolizes. Instead, she adores special education teachers.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
'TNT & Cartoon Network' struggling in Indonesia
'TNT & Cartoon Network' struggling in IndonesiaBy Johannes Simbolon HONG KONG (JP): Within one year, the TNT & Cartoon Network has invaded many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, but it has to work harder before capitalizing on the Indonesian market.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Indovision cuts rates in hope of more sales
Indovision cuts rates in hope of more sales JAKARTA (JP): Does pay TV have a future in Indonesia?The answer is vague, but one thing is certain: PT Malicak Lintas Cakrawala, the sole authorized pay TV agency in Indonesia and better known as Indovision, has struggled to survive over the past year.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Ramos declares calamity
Ramos declares calamity MANILA (Reuter): Philippine President Fidel Ramos yesterday declared a state of calamity in the flood-ravaged provinces of Kalinga and Apayao in the northern Philippines, the presidential palace said in a statement.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Indonesian women played prominent role in history
Indonesian women played prominent role in history Prominent Women in the Glimpse of History Ibrahim Alfian, Editor Published by Bank Exim Jakarta, 1994 155 pages JAKARTA (JP): The woman's role has always been a hot topic in developing countries and will apparently continue to be so into the next...
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Executive shot dead in broad daylight
Executive shot dead in broad daylight JAKARTA (JP): A Jakarta business executive was shot point blank in the head yesterday while driving his car along busy Jl. Suprapto in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta.Police apprehended the suspect within hours.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Tirta Taruna dominates swimming c'ships
Tirta Taruna dominates swimming c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Felix C. Sutanto and Catherine Surya were named the best swimmers as Jakarta swim club Tirta Taruna retained the overall title at the 17th Interclub Swimming Championships yesterday.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Cremation: Sending souls to the abode of God
Cremation: Sending souls to the abode of GodBy I Wayan Sadia SINGARAJA, Bali (JP): Ngaben (cremation) is an age-old tradition in Hindu Balinese society. It is regarded as the most significant religious ritual, and is known as pitra yadnya (sacred sacrifice for the dead).
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
1996 worse than 1995, seers say
1996 worse than 1995, seers sayBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Three psychics predict 1996 will be worse than 1995.The seers also say the political temperature will soar while corruption, manipulation and collusion will run even more rampant.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Hotel business booming due to free market
Hotel business booming due to free market JAKARTA (JP): Isadore Sharp, the chairperson and chief executive officer of the Four Seasons and Regent Hotels and Resorts, was in the city recently for the gala opening of the Regent Jakarta.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Guess What?
Guess What? Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman is certainly looking forward to this coming New Year's celebration.Any reason?Well, for one thing he will be in a town he loves so much: Yogyakarta.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
Wismoyo accepts SEA Games report
Wismoyo accepts SEA Games report JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar has formally accepted the report on Indonesia's performance at the just concluded 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from chef de mission Arie Sudewo.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
S. Maluku's leader dies
S. Maluku's leader dies ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AFP): Johan Manusama, former president of the Free Republic of South Maluku, has died in a Rotterdam hospital, his family said Friday. He was 85.Manusama, whose self-declared government claimed independence for the southern part of Indonesia's Maluku...
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
New Year's resolutions that should be kept
New Year's resolutions that should be keptBy T. Sima Gunawan and Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Different people have different ideas and plans for the coming year. Yet, all have something in common. They want to do their best to make tomorrow better than yesterday.
Sun, 31 Dec 1995
The stench of Senen station
The stench of Senen stationFrom NeracaIt's been three years since I visited the Senen railway station. I was very shocked to find how horrible it has become when I went there early this week to send a package to Yogyakarta.The station was filthy.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Volkswagen aiming at big markets in Asia
Volkswagen aiming at big markets in AsiaBy Alexander Corne Volkswagen is "more or less a player" in China, according to the company's vice president of strategy and new business development for Asia Pacific, Dr. Lutz Wagner.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Squatters complain about demolition plan
Squatters complain about demolition plan JAKARTA (JP): Around 200 people registered a complaint with the House of Representatives yesterday about the city administration's plan to demolish their shanties along the Opak river bank in North Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Malaysian states stub out smoking
Malaysian states stub out smoking KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A ruling by two Malaysian states that smoking is "sinful" has met with protests by Moslems and tobacco growers, but Islamic clerics yesterday assured that the move was not yet official.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Basofi fails to bring PDI rivals together
Basofi fails to bring PDI rivals together SURABAYA (JP): East Java governor Basofi Soedirman failed yesterday to bring together the two rival chairs of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Rotary Int'l chief to visit here
Rotary Int'l chief to visit here JAKARTA (JP): The president of Rotary International, Herb Brown, is scheduled to arrive here on Jan. 5, 1996 for a four-day visit in connection with Rotary's involvement in the polio eradication program in Indonesia.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
20% minimum wage rise proposed for Jakarta
20% minimum wage rise proposed for Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Workers' Union (SPSI) has proposed an increase of 20 percent in the minimum wage for Jakarta and its surrounding areas."We have proposed a minimum wage increase from Rp 4,600 ($2) to Rp 5,400 for Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Merpati and IPTN sign deal for 16 CN-235 aircraft
Merpati and IPTN sign deal for 16 CN-235 aircraft JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara, the airline subsidiary of state-owned Garuda Indonesia, signed a deal yesterday with the state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN on the supply of 16 CN- 235 aircraft worth US$147.2 million.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Betamix to relocate unlawful factory
Betamix to relocate unlawful factory JAKARTA (JP): A spokesman for PT Betamix, a concrete mixing company owned by former deputy governor Bun Yamin Ramto, confirmed the company will follow the city administration's order and relocate.H.A.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Arya Duta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48,Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 1.p.m.; Los Morenos, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday and Thursday,9.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Golkar against three-in-one
Golkar against three-in-one JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Jakarta chapter of Golkar ruling group, Tadjus Sobirin, urged the city administration to lift the three-in-one policy on certain roads in Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Dec 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, 30 Dec 1995
Rimba Niaga loses Rp 1.5b
Rimba Niaga loses Rp 1.5b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed textile and garment exporter PT Rimba Niaga Idola reported losses of Rp 1.5 billion (US$650 million) for the year ended on June 30.The company's president Haresh Dhalomal said in an annual shareholders meeting yesterday that the company failed...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Car makers promote their environmental credentials
Car makers promote their environmental credentialsBy Russell Williamson As the Indonesian car market expands, many of its relative newcomers, particularly from Europe, are realizing the potential value in promoting their environmental credentials.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Ford plans to sell small cars in Indonesia
Ford plans to sell small cars in IndonesiaBy Alastair Doak Ford is planning to sell the European-designed Escort and Fiesta, and perhaps the company's all-new micro car the Ka, in Indonesia.The Ka, the smallest car the company has designed for Europe, goes on sale in Europe late next year.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Instill a love of science and technology: Soeharto
Instill a love of science and technology: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian scientists should not only develop technology, but also help instill a love of science and technology in members of the public, President Soeharto said yesterday.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
S'pore rubber market quiet
S'pore rubber market quiet SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore rubber futures were marked higher by midsession yesterday but trading was quiet with most houses closing early ahead of the long New Year holiday.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Peugeot 306 ST sedan, an affordable alternative
Peugeot 306 ST sedan, an affordable alternativeBy Russell Williamson Peugeot has high hopes for its 306 ST sedan, due to go on sale from Jan. 9 next year.According to Julius Iskander, general manager of Peugeot's Indonesian distributor, PT Multi France Motor, the company is expecting to have at...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Derivatives trading regulated
Derivatives trading regulated JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI), the central bank, issued new guidelines on derivatives trading by local banks yesterday in an effort to prevent major losses in the future.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Asian airlines in race to expand fleets
Asian airlines in race to expand fleets SINGAPORE (Reuter): Major Asian airlines are competing to expand their fleets with a rash of orders for Boeing Co and Airbus Industrie aircraft worth about US$20 billion, airline officials and analysts said yesterday.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Vibrant Audi reveling in booming sales
Vibrant Audi reveling in booming salesBy Alexander Corne Audi may not be familiar to Indonesian car buyers yet, but it soon will be.Internationally, Audi is rapidly becoming regarded as a peer of its more well-known German competitors, Mercedes Benz and BMW.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Ruwiyati gets Rp 10m bonus
Ruwiyati gets Rp 10m bonus JAKARTA (JP): Women's marathon runner Ruwiyati will receive a Rp 10 million (US$4,500) cash bonus from the state-owned railway company Perumka for her victory at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Bouraq disappointing
Bouraq disappointingFrom NeracaFirst of all I would like to thank Bouraq for the reduction of ticket price given me for my Jakarta-Banjarmasin return trip. My flight from Jakarta to Banjarmasin was excellent. However, the return flight on Nov. 17, 1995 was not without problems.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Minister opens traditional medicine center
Minister opens traditional medicine center JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi yesterday inaugurated a unit for traditional medicine at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Jakarta, now an increasingly popular alternative to modern medicine.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
RI withdraws troops from Bosnia, Croatia
RI withdraws troops from Bosnia, Croatia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has begun withdrawing troops from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia following the deployment of NATO troops to replace UN peacekeeping forces in the former Yugoslav republics.Armed Forces (ABRI) chief spokesman Brig. Gen.
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
New 850 brightens Volvo's image
New 850 brightens Volvo's imageBy Tim Britten The Volvo 850 GLT could easily be confused with any other square Volvo of the past decade. This would be a mistake.Although it carries Volvo's trademark emphasis on safety and practicality, the newest car from Sweden joining the Indonesian market is not...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Language and unity
Language and unity This is in response to Mr. Stephen G. Krecik's comments (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 28, 1998) on my letter dated Dec. 8, 1995 concerning efforts towards a more unified Indonesia.Mr. Krecik states that I: "...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Small traders
Small tradersFrom Forum KeadilanI have a small stall on Jl. Jamin Ginting in Medan where I sell breakfast rolls, cigarettes and other merchandise.For some years now the area has been a parking zone. The parking attendant charges Rp 300 for each motor vehicle stopping in front of my stall, even...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Govt announces names of worst river polluters
Govt announces names of worst river polluters JAKARTA (JP): Two plywood producers, two paper mills and a paint factory were named the worst river polluters by the government yesterday.The Environmental Management Impact Agency (Bapedal), the government's environmental watchdog, disclosed yesterday...
Sat, 30 Dec 1995
Production of unhusked rice up only 4% this year
Production of unhusked rice up only 4% this year JAKARTA (JP): Unhusked rice production this year is estimated to increase only 4 percent to about 52 million tons, Minister of Agriculture Sjarifudin Baharsjah said yesterday.