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Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Govt to toughen stance on raunchy ads
Govt to toughen stance on raunchy ads JAKARTA (JP): The government will clamp down on "sexist and immoral" television commercials which it says "poison" the rural population, Antara reported.Minister of Information Harmoko promised on Saturday to tell managers of private television stations to be...
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Priests asked to study
Priests asked to study KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Most of the graduates of Arta Wacana Christian University here are sent to villages not only to preach, but to also study the development of the community, Antara quoted Rector A.A. Yewangoe as saying Saturday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Three people killed in N. Sulawesi landslide
Three people killed in N. Sulawesi landslide JAKARTA (JP): A landslide triggered by incessant rains claimed three lives, injured several people, and badly damaged 15 houses in Manado, North Sulawesi yesterday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMonday Maghrib 6.20 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 4:27 a.m. Subuh 4.37 a.m.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Nuclear plant should be built in Jakarta: Scholar
Nuclear plant should be built in Jakarta: Scholar SEMARANG (JP): If officials in Jakarta consider that nuclear power plants are really safe, then they should build one in the Indonesian capital city, a vocal scholar believes.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Mahathir to settle political storm in troubled Sabah
Mahathir to settle political storm in troubled Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will meet party leaders in politically volatile Sabah state to discuss a controversial election pledge he made two years ago, reports said yesterday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
LEN operates new facility
LEN operates new facility JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT LEN Industri will soon operate a new facility to produce traction systems, used by electric trains and locomotives, and control systems for solar power generators.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Police find 'Gurita' was leaky
Police find 'Gurita' was leaky JAKARTA (JP): A newer and bigger ferry began servicing Banda Aceh and Sabang on Weh Island in Aceh on Saturday, replacing the Gurita which sank two weeks earlier. The search for the missing ferry passengers officially ended on Friday.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Federation against increase in fares
Federation against increase in fares JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation has asked the Ministry of Transportation to turn down the transportation owners association's request for an increase in public transportation fares, saying that the policy will only benefit the owners.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
A matter of responsibility
A matter of responsibility Believe it or not, the police investigation into the sinking of the ferry Gurita off the Aceh coast two weeks ago has brought to light, among other things, the fact that the day before it set off from Malahayati on the Aceh mainland to Sabang, the vessel was leaking.
Mon, 05 Feb 1996
Activists volunteer to monitor 1997 elections
Activists volunteer to monitor 1997 elections SURABAYA (JP): Activists concerned about widespread cheating in past polls plan to form an independent body to monitor the 1997 general election.Permadi Satrio Wiwoho, one of the activists, said here yesterday the Jakarta-based watchdog will be called...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Mega's nomination for president
Mega's nomination for presidentFrom KompasI was surprised to read reports about Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), being a presidential candidate. It was like lightening had struck at midday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Would you believe State Minister of Research and Technology B.J. Habibie is interested in discussing things not related to mathematics, physics formula or new aeronautical technology?During a recent hearing with Commission X of the House of Representatives on national development...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Politeness can be both funny and illogical
Politeness can be both funny and illogical JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians believe they should preserve the virtues of politeness and hospitality amidst the dangerous wave of globalization. They will do anything to promote the two virtues, and are creative at doing so.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Indonesia's most favorite Bimbo
Indonesia's most favorite BimboBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): For many people, Ramadhan is the time to listen to Bimbo.You can't get away from them. Their music fills the malls and halls of hotels, and, of course, every Moslem household.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
S'porean jailed for match-fixing
S'porean jailed for match-fixing KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian court has fined and jailed a Singaporean businessman for attempting to fix a match in the 1994 Malaysian professional soccer league, news reports said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad
22 sports proposed for 1998 Asiad HARBIN, China (Kyodo): The 1998 Bangkok Asian Games Organizing Committee proposed the staging of 22 sports, down by 12 from the 34 sports featured at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said yesterday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Canada protests RI ambassador
Canada protests RI ambassador OTTAWA (Reuter): Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy said on Friday he had protested to Indonesia's ambassador a visit the diplomat paid to the mother of a Timorese woman who has taken refuge in Canada.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Magnificent Borobudur revisited
Magnificent Borobudur revisitedBy P.G. Punchihewa YOGYAKARTA (JP): After descending the last flight of steps leading to Borobudur I turn back to have another look at this magnificent monument which I am leaving behind for the sixth time. In the back of my mind there is a restless feeling.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas
ASEAN flexible on nuclear issue: Alatas PHUKET, Thailand (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday that ASEAN countries would be flexible in efforts to have the five nuclear weapons powers sign a treaty banning such arms from the region.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim
Jakarta no longer city of hope for rape victim JAKARTA (JP): In a few weeks, young "Lani" will be one of a crowd of maids suffocating in bus on their happy trip home for the Idul Fitri holidays.But amid the shower of gifts and stories of the big city that the family will press around to hear, Lani...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Artistic reflections of women's major concerns
Artistic reflections of women's major concernsBy Cebe Tadjoedin JAKARTA (JP): For many curators and art institutions, exhibitions of women artists do not contain professional value. But the current art exhibit at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. proves them wrong.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!
Oh dear 'becak'! How I miss you!By Kartina Soejono JAKARTA (JP): I bless the fact that I am a lansia (lanjut usia), or elderly, when I no longer have to accompany small children to a playgroup, kindergarten or elementary school.Not that I don't like children or taking them to school.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Attending a hearing at the House of Representatives requires a lot of energy and stamina, the more so during the fasting month because, on top of drowsiness, the participants have the additional problem of fighting off hunger and thirst.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Chili commotion clobbers country
Chili commotion clobbers country JAKARTA (JP): Any one who thinks red chilies are just a spice must have missed the media screaming about the soaring price of the little things. It was the talk of the country last week.I didn't know and had never bothered to ask the price of red chilies before.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Setting the trend in Islamic music
Setting the trend in Islamic musicBy Rita A. Widiadana and Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Turn on the radio or television during Ramadhan, or venture into a shopping mall, and you will hear Islamic songs calling all Moslems to get closer to God.Islamic music is going public.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Beating the drum of tradition in Bali
Beating the drum of tradition in BaliBy Benito Lopulalan DENPASAR (JP): "In the old days, my grandfather was always bestowing his traditional service to the palace of Gianyar and Ubud," said Wayan Jendra, a drum maker in Getas Kawan, Gianyar. Next to him several unfinished drums await completion.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit 7:40 TV Series: Speed Keteers 8:05 Among Us 8:35 Children Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music: Album Kita 10:45 Youth Program: Temu Remaja 11:15 Music: Minggu Gembira 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang ke Gelanggang...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'
Psychological, physical benefits in performing 'shalat'By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Obligatory prayer shalat, one of the five pillars in Islam, and wudhu (ablution) have both spiritual and physical benefits.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili
New seminary building inaugurated in Dili JAKARTA (JP): Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia Monsignor Pietro Sambi and Bishop of East Timor Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo yesterday inaugurated a new seminary building in the village of Balide, in Dili, the capital of East Timor.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? Human right activist T. Mulya Lubis has a big plan: he wants to set up a legal aid group to help people with AIDS/HIV."AIDS has many legal aspects," he told journalists Tuesday evening after attending a discussion on a book entitled Menjadi Indonesia (Becoming Indonesia) in Central...
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Asian movie stars get awards
Asian movie stars get awards SINGAPORE (AFP): Hollywood-based Hong Kong movie director John Woo and four other Asian movie celebrities have been conferred awards here for their contribution to the regional cinema industry, officials said Friday.
Sun, 04 Feb 1996
Where the wild things go for sculpture
Where the wild things go for sculptureBy Veronica Soediro and Alistair Hammond JAKARTA (JP): When the urge to exercise hits, there are always plenty of excuses to lie down and wait for it to pass. Such as the heat and the dust, or the rain and the mud, and the bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Proud of RI's output
Proud of RI's outputFrom Media IndonesiaThe grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Indonesia's independence is still deeply imprinted in our minds. The more so since my wife and I made a working visit to France some time ago.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Message between the lines sparks controversy
Message between the lines sparks controversy JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over a public service advertisement regarding violence against women has refused to go away, with women activists now threatening to sue newspapers and magazines that continue to run it.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Two businessmen named as karate body patrons
Two businessmen named as karate body patrons JAKARTA (JP): After eleven top businessmen joined a fund- raising foundation for sports on Thursday, the National Sports Council named two more prominent figures to the Indonesian Karate-do Federation yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
A boy drowned in artificial pond
A boy drowned in artificial pond JAKARTA (JP): A six-year-old boy has been found dead in an artificial pond in the Gading Serpong housing complex in Tangerang.Ilham Masyar was found by residents living close to the housing complex after his father asked them to join the search for the missing child.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Pickpocket king attacked
Pickpocket king attacked SEMARANG: A group of pickpockets and beggars revolted against their boss yesterday and beat him up, Antara reported.Bagong, 35, was discovered by the police lying helplessly in a corner of the Johar Market yesterday.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Managing firms in ASEAN
Managing firms in ASEANBy Bob Widyahartono This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at the opening ceremony of the Magister Management program at the Institute for Management Development of Indonesia on Jan. 27, 1996.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Cars and pollution
Cars and pollution Since the authorities think vocational training is relevant (Companies should train workers, The Jakarta Post, Jan. 23, 1996) I have a suggestion. The majority of diesel trucks and buses here run with their fuel injection pumps open.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
TV today
TV todayTV today 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 3:30 Among Us 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25 My Country 5:30 Camera on the Move: Bhutan 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Jakarta high court has new chief
Jakarta high court has new chief JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Supreme Court Soerjono officially appointed yesterday Hasan Ghasim Shahab as the new chief of the Jakarta provincial high court.Hasan replaced Soeharto, who is now a senior judge at the Supreme Court.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Singgih not to punish jailed banker
Singgih not to punish jailed banker JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih said yesterday his office would not punish former banker Dicky Iskandar Di Nata in connection with allegations he violated prison rules.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
KL airport deal signed
KL airport deal signed KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian-British joint venture yesterday signed a deal with Malaysia Airports Bhd. (MAB) to manage the design, construction and commissioning of four projects at the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport.Sepakat Setia Perunding-Tarmac Black Veatch Sdn.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Human rights body to probe land dispute in Kutai
Human rights body to probe land dispute in Kutai JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has pledged to solve a prolonged land dispute in East Kalimantan that is punctuated with human rights abuses.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
S'pore air show to witness hard sell by aviation firms
S'pore air show to witness hard sell by aviation firms SINGAPORE (Reuter): Asia's biggest air show opens in Singapore next week with top aerospace and defense firms gunning for a slice of one of the world's fastest-growing aviation and defense markets.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
House agrees 25% hike in fares during Idul Fitri
House agrees 25% hike in fares during Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Legislators have agreed to the government's proposal to increase bus fares by 25 percent during the Idul Fitri holiday.They also agreed to allow public transportation vehicles to carry 10 percent more passengers than their seating...
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Timor Rally a test before world rally
Timor Rally a test before world rally JAKARTA (JP): The Timor National Rally Championship in Medan in late March will be a testing ground for Indonesian drivers racing in the world rally championship at the same spot two months later.Chairman of the Indonesian Autosports Association, Bob R.E.
Sat, 03 Feb 1996
Murderer gets life imprisonment
Murderer gets life imprisonment MEDAN, North Sumatra: Twenty-year-old Hasan Basri Ginting, alias Elly, was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday after the Medan District Court found him guilty of murdering three people, Antara reported.According to presiding judge M.