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Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Relief packages yet to reach children
Relief packages yet to reach children WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Thousands of packages from the National Foster Parents Movement (GNOTA) meant for elementary school children in the interior of Irian Jaya, are stuck in Jayapura because of transportation problems.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Indonesian climbers excel in Asian X Games
Indonesian climbers excel in Asian X Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian athletes proved they are Asia's up- and-coming climbers with a win and two placings in the men's and women's speed categories at the Asian X Games on Phuket Island, in Thailand, yesterday.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Eko Budihardjo replaces Muladi
Eko Budihardjo replaces Muladi SEMARANG: Engineering expert Eko Budihardjo is to become the new rector of state-run Diponegoro University, replacing Muladi who is now the minister of justice, Antara reported.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
New clove monopoly will 'undermine reforms'
New clove monopoly will 'undermine reforms' JAKARTA (JP): PT Kembang Cengkeh Nasional's (KCN) alleged move to monopolize the nation's supply of cloves, a major ingredient of clove-blended cigarettes, will undermine the country's economic reforms, say analysts.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Excelcomindo, LHS tie-up
Excelcomindo, LHS tie-up JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has acquired the license to use a software application of U.S. telecommunication software producer LHS to improve its customer service.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Taiwan's premier begins round of meetings in KL
Taiwan's premier begins round of meetings in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AP): In a visit kept quiet for fear of angering China, Taiwan's premier began meetings here yesterday to discuss investment and ways to help Malaysia through its economic crisis.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Suparto wins designer award
Suparto wins designer award JAKARTA (JP): B. Suparto of Yogyakarta took first place in the country's first ever beauty case designer competition here Friday evening, beating out 19 other finalists.The 50-year-old's hexagonal case won him Rp 1.5 million (US$176).
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Bank Papan plans rights issue
Bank Papan plans rights issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Papan Sejahtera plans to issue rights shares soon to increase its capital so it can remove itself from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) supervision.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Rate rise fear places stocks under pressure
Rate rise fear places stocks under pressure JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain under pressure this week on market concerns that the central bank might further raise interest rates.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Navy boat to fetch stranded Acehnese
Navy boat to fetch stranded Acehnese SABANG, Aceh: The Indonesian Navy ship KRI Tongkol departed Saturday morning for India's Andaman island, off the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, to pick up 12 stranded fishermen, Antara reported.KRI Tongkol's captain, Lt.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Mass circumcision staged at hotel
Mass circumcision staged at hotel JAKARTA (JP): Quality Hotel Aspac near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, in West Jakarta, held a mass circumcision Saturday as part of its efforts to assist the needy, an executive said.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Foreign airlines wage price war
Foreign airlines wage price war JAKARTA (JP): Major foreign airlines are waging a price war in Indonesia's financially strapped market, slashing fares over 60 percent due to stiffening competition.German carrier Lufthansa is currently offering return fairs to London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Madrid or...
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Three alleged car thieves shot to death
Three alleged car thieves shot to death JAKARTA (JP): Detectives shot dead three alleged members of the city's most wanted gang after a street chase along Jl. Cilincing near the National Bonded Zones in North Jakarta early yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Foundation teaches English to infants
Foundation teaches English to infants JAKARTA (JP): A South Jakarta school is adhering to a principle that people are never too young to learn by teaching English to infants, some as young as six months, from families which are non-native speakers of the language.
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Thirty brawling students rounded up
Thirty brawling students rounded up JAKARTA (JP): Police rounded up about 30 students involved in a street brawl on Jl. Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta, Saturday.Central Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna told The Jakarta Post the students were from several high schools in Central Jakarta...
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
TV programs
TV programsTodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Creative Program: Dibuang Sayang 3:30 TV Drama: Sketsa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona...
Mon, 27 Apr 1998
Good value and no smog key to tourism recovery
Good value and no smog key to tourism recovery SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asia's bruised tourism industry could rebound if the thick smog that blanketed much of the region last year does not return, according to tourism officials.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Hanura respond to present conditions in his works
Hanura respond to present conditions in his worksBy Aendra H. Medita BANDUNG (JP): Princess Diana and Che Guevara, two public figures whose great influence in the world have made them persist in our memory. And then there is Hanura Hosea, an artist from Yogyakarta.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Dancer Kompiang's great love is teaching
Dancer Kompiang's great love is teachingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): I Gusti Kompiang Raka is one of the country's foremost choreographers and musicians. But nothing makes him happier than passing on his skills to the next generation.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itself
Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itselfBy Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Pangandaran coast in the Ciamis regency, West Java, is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists. Thousands come to swim, sunbathe on the white sands, go on boat trips to view the sea garden, or enter the forest...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Middle class still clinging on to lifestyle: Sociologist
Middle class still clinging on to lifestyle: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): The crisis, it seems, has not yet had a telling effect on middle class lifestyles. Social habits develop gradually and do not change abruptly.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Malaysia deports shipload Indonesian illegal workers
Malaysia deports shipload Indonesian illegal workers KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia deported 303 illegal Indonesian immigrants yesterday on board a ferry to Dumai, Sumatra, an Immigration Department spokesman said.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Islamic state not necessary, say scholars
Islamic state not necessary, say scholars Tidak Ada Negara Islam, Surat-Surat Politik Nurcholish Madjid - Mohamad Roem (There is no Islamic state, Political Letters between Nurcholish Madjid and Mohamad Roem); Editor: Agus Edi Sasono; Djambatan, Jakarta 1997; xxvii + 123 pages; Rp 10,000 JAKARTA...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending ways
Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending waysBy Reiner Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): In its destructive wake, the monetary crisis has also ripped asunder the material lifestyles of many young urban professionals here.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
People go all-out to survive crisis
People go all-out to survive crisisBy Aloysius Unditu and Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The catchword sprinkled through most conversations today is 'krismon', which is short for 'krisis moneter' (monetary crisis).
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Diaspora talks upset Timorese
Diaspora talks upset Timorese JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese pro-integration leaders warned yesterday that a meeting of exiled East Timorese in Portugal could endanger the future of a UN-sponsored forum to bridge the opposing camps in the integration debate.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 Family's...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Middle class deals with crisis fallout
Middle class deals with crisis fallout The boom days of economic development this decade supported a growing middle class boasting fat paychecks and ample disposable income. Conspicuous consumption was their byword for living before the sobering realities of the economic crisis hit home.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingJP/arhTO A NEW LIFE: Former vice president Try Sutrisno (third right) and his wife Tuti Try Sutrisno flank joyful newlyweds Jeanny Roho and Batara Bonar Siagian, son of a The Jakarta Post member of the board, Sabam Siagian (second right), and Stella Siagian (far right).
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Agus' art portrays freedom, hope
Agus' art portrays freedom, hope YOGYAKARTA (JP): Rays of lights and flames accompany tortured- looking images, one in the middle of a cross-shaped structure.Yet there is a "light of hope," which is the title for 15 portraits of children spread across walls of an exhibition hall showing works by...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Coaches split over readinnes
Coaches split over readinnes JAKARTA (JP): Badminton coaches were split yesterday over the Indonesian Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams' readiness for the finals following the latest test matches Friday.Uber Cup team coach Imelda Wiguna said yesterday her squad had improved since they failed to impress...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dances
Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dancesBy Helly Minarti YOGYAKARTA (JP): The commercialization of arts is now a hot topic following the creation of a new ministry dealing with arts, culture and tourism.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Student actions and dialogs
Student actions and dialogsFrom Media IndonesiaManifestations of concern by students are a nearly daily occurrence on a great number of university campuses. Sometimes, teachers and graduates of the universities join the demonstrations.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Coral reefs face major threat from man, nature
Coral reefs face major threat from man, natureBy Illa Djamal JAKARTA (Antara): Armed with a crowbar, the middle-aged man pried up and down and dug up chunks of coral growing in the coastal waters off the small island.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Mas River *
Mas River * In the beginning there was a small sign:"Don't throw litter in this river!" Later everything changedand environment protection officialsshook the hands of the mayorand the governorat a dinner partywhen their mouths were full of sauce and chilly.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Guess What? Lulu Dewayanti
Guess What? Lulu Dewayanti Female models Lulu Dewayanti and Keke Suryokusumo Harun are the happy mothers to a five-month-old baby."It's a baby that I and Keke plan to keep and nurture for the rest of our lives," Lulu said while laughing.Lulu agreed that their five-month-old Look Models, Inc.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Penalosa triumphs after headbutt
Penalosa triumphs after headbutt MANILA (Reuters): Gerry Penalosa was left bloodied but still the champion when the referee halted his World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight defense after a clash of heads with Mexican challenger Joel Luna Zarate yesterday.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Missing S'pore ship believed hijacked
Missing S'pore ship believed hijacked SINGAPORE (DPA): Piracy is suspected in the disappearance of a missing Singapore-flagged ship in the South China Sea, a news report in the island republic said yesterday.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Putty takes Master silver
Putty takes Master silver JAKARTA (JP): Putty Armein wrapped up Indonesia's remarkable run in the first Asian Student Bowling Championships with a silver medal in the girls' Master on Friday.Altogether, Indonesia collected two golds, two silvers and a bronze to finish third in the medal standings...
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Fires in RP forests
Fires in RP forests DIGOS, Philippines (DPA): Forest fires in southern Philippines engulfed at least 100 hectares of grasslands surrounding the country's highest mountain, government officials said yesterday.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
New processors from Intel: The race goes on
New processors from Intel: The race goes onBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Christanto Suryadarma from Intel Indonesia has a story to tell. He called someone at an oil company in Jakarta, and when the telephone operator asked him his company, Pak Chris replied briefly, "I'm from Intel".
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Taking a bite from jaunty Jakarta
Taking a bite from jaunty Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Living in Jakarta can be great fun; but not for the faint-hearted or finicky. If you are the type who would sterilize a finger before putting it in your mouth, you are better off staying in Singapore.
Sun, 26 Apr 1998
Clashes, detentions mar protests
Clashes, detentions mar protests JAKARTA (JP): Police briefly detained 40 student protesters here yesterday while four others in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, were slightly injured as clashes between students and security personnel continued in some parts of the country.
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
Contract workers increase
Contract workers increase SEMARANG: The number of people going abroad to work from Central Java has steadily increased over the past several months, Antara reported yesterday.Head of the provincial manpower office, Andi Usman, said 2,843 Central Javanese had left Indonesia over the period between...
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
Jakarta's reforms ease worst fears
Jakarta's reforms ease worst fears HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Indonesia has put to rest the markets' worst fears by announcing this week that it has complied with the first major set of reforms under the International Monetary Fund's $43 billion restructuring program.
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
UNCHR statement good deal for RI
UNCHR statement good deal for RIBy Dino Patti Djalal GENEVA (JP): The big question faced by Indonesia in the 54th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) was finally answered Thursday when the commission produced a chairman's statement on East Timor.
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
New firm 'controls' clove supply
New firm 'controls' clove supply JAKARTA (JP): The nation's cigarette manufacturers are still under an unofficial obligation to buy their cloves from one supplier, PT Kembang Cengkeh Nasional (KCN), the chairman of the Association of Indonesian Cigarette Companies said yesterday.
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
Timah rakes in windfall profit from rupiah's fall
Timah rakes in windfall profit from rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Timah booked a profit of Rp 125.7 billion (US$15.7 million) in the first quarter of this year, up 375 percent from Rp 26.5 billion in the same period last year despite a fall in sales.
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
Liberian tried for his role in heroin trafficking
Liberian tried for his role in heroin trafficking JAKARTA (JP): A Liberian citizen was indicted at Central Jakarta District Court yesterday on charges of being involved in an 850-gram heroin deal.Prosecutor Toto Sucasto said the defendant, Jones Brown, 23, and his two Nigerian accomplices, Melvin...
Sat, 25 Apr 1998
Seachem clarifies
Seachem clarifies We refer to your article of April 3 titled 'CPO smuggling rife again: Hasan'.As operators of the vessel Courageventure, a ship with a similar name to the vessel mentioned in your above article, we wish to make clear on behalf of our company, the owners of the vessel and one of the...