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Sun, 29 Jun 1997
New club set out to popularize jazz music
New club set out to popularize jazz music JAKARTA (JP): Not even its most devoted followers would deny that the appeal of jazz is still limited to a select audience."Even MTV never features jazz, indicating that this kind of music is still unpopular and has little support," Indonesia's talented...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Tearful HK farewell at Government House
Tearful HK farewell at Government HouseBy Paul Majendie HONG KONG (Reuter): As the band struck up "Amazing Grace", twilight crept over the lawn of Government House and Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten wiped a tear from his eye yesterday.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Patten's pets grounded
Patten's pets grounded HONG KONG, (AFP): Whisky and Soda, the pet dogs of Hong Kong's last British governor, could not leave the territory because of a French air dispute, reports said yesterday.The Norfolk terriers were to have been flown Friday to France, where Governor Chris Patten has a home,...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Beijing blast kills three
Beijing blast kills three BEIJING (Reuter): A huge explosion at a chemical factory in suburban Beijing killed at least three people and injured 64, city government officials said yesterday.The blast that rocked the Dongfang Chemical Factory in Beijing's Tong county at around 9.30 p.m.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Beijing as friend is safer bet
Beijing as friend is safer bet Insights from social psychology show that initiatives like the ASEAN Regional Forum to engage China are steps in the right direction.By Nikolas Busse SINGAPORE: Towards the end of July, some 21 Foreign Ministers from the Asia-Pacific are scheduled to meet in Kuala...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Deny busies himself with ants in art
Deny busies himself with ants in artBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Fame and all its trappings may be the desire of many artists, but not Deny Rusanto.This native of Palembang, South Sumatra, became an artist not because of pretensions to becoming the country's most famous painter, feted by critics...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Hearty and satisfying Mexican meals from Amigos
Hearty and satisfying Mexican meals from Amigos JAKARTA (JP): Looking to whip up more Mexican delights in your own kitchen?Chef Suwarno from the Amigos outlet at the Setiabudi Building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, provides two recipes below exclusively for The Jakarta Post's readers.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Antonio, Hamdani share lead
Antonio, Hamdani share lead JAKARTA (JP): GM Rogelio Antonio of the Philippines and NM Hamdani Rudin shared the lead at the Bali Jeff-RCA Grand Master Chess Tournament Friday, each with 5.5 points.Hamdani again scored a victory in the sixth round by defeating his counterpart NM Tommy Supriyanto in...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Japan qualifies for W.Cup final round
Japan qualifies for W.Cup final round TOKYO (AFP): Japan drew with Oman 1-1 to finish top of the Asian zone Group Four tournament here yesterday and assured themselves of a place in the final qualifying round for the 1998 World Cup Finals.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
TV Program: Sunday, June 29, 1997
TV Program: Sunday, June 29, 1997TVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Variety Show: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
U.S. pleased by UN talks on East Timor
U.S. pleased by UN talks on East Timor WASHINGTON (Reuter): The United States said on Friday it was very encouraged by the last round of United Nations-sponsored talks on the disputed island of East Timor.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Young urban executive brushes off yuppie label
Young urban executive brushes off yuppie label JAKARTA (JP): She works very hard, but she plays hard as well. She earns a lot of money, and she also spends a lot.Dina Ponsel may be a typical member of the new generation of white-collar workers who grew up to reap the advantages of Indonesia's...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Young smokers follow parental lead
Young smokers follow parental leadBy Ronald Hutapea JAKARTA (JP): Everywhere one turns, it seems a smoker is lighting up. They also appear to be getting younger -- gangly junior high school students puffing away on the sidewalks and at bus stops are a common sight around the city.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Foreign art and craft exhibitors attract visitors
Foreign art and craft exhibitors attract visitors JAKARTA (JP): Foreign exhibitors with crafts and live performances attracted a large crowd of visitors at the Art and Craft Exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta yesterday.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Yuppies inherit legacy from their forerunners
Yuppies inherit legacy from their forerunners JAKARTA (JP): There are few comparisons to be drawn between young executives of the 1990s and their forerunners just 20 years ago.Like father, like son? Hardly.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Rainbow colors of Kelimutu lakes woo tourists
Rainbow colors of Kelimutu lakes woo touristsBy Yacob Herin MAUMERE, Flores (JP): The three crater lakes shimmering individual shades of blue, red and white are not fantastical images of a long lost Shangri-la.Carved out of the summit of Mount Kelimutu, they have long drawn praise.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Knockoff guitars are sweet music for small village
Knockoff guitars are sweet music for small villageBy Tarko Sudiarno SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): They may bear famous brand names such as Osmod, Yamaha and Kawasaki, but the gleaming guitars available in city shops are sometimes merely knockoffs of the originals.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Surly secretaries, English lesson
Surly secretaries, English lesson JAKARTA (JP): English-speaking people say English is the universal language.I don't know about that, but I know that in Indonesia, it's the only way to do business.This is a story about what should be a simple procedure: making a phone call.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Yuppies reap fruits of economic boom
Yuppies reap fruits of economic boom The success of the New Order economy has allowed the emergence of a group of young people who have better access to education and working opportunities. Most of them are well-educated, well- dressed and relatively well-paid.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Johnny sets sail in time-honored tradition
Johnny sets sail in time-honored tradition JAKARTA (JP): Like generations of Sulawesi seafarers before him, Johnny's life is anchored to the Bugis schooners that crisscross the waters of the Indonesian archipelago."Ever since I was young I have worked on boats," Johnny said.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Harmony for HK handover symphony
Harmony for HK handover symphonyBy Justin Jin HONG KONG (Reuter): A theme song celebrating Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule on July 1 will feature chiming Chinese bells with a wailing cello in an East-meets-West mix-bag.Very Hong Kong.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
The emergence of corporate Malays
The emergence of corporate Malays Think the unthinkable, dream the impossible, Daim Zainuddin, former Finance Minister and now Economic Adviser to the Malaysian government, gives this advice. Bumiputera Entrepreneurs in the KLSE, Vol.
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
Tyson-Holyfield rematch, let the fighting begin
Tyson-Holyfield rematch, let the fighting beginBy Steve James LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuter): Now, says Mike Tyson, is the time for the talking to end and the fighting to begin.After all the hyperbole and the public posturing, the mind games and the protests, Tyson's challenge Saturday (Sunday Western...
Sun, 29 Jun 1997
History favors Holyfield in return engagement
History favors Holyfield in return engagement LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP): Evander Holyfield has history on his side Saturday when he defends his World Boxing Association heavyweight title against Mike Tyson.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Islamic center project starts with mosque
Islamic center project starts with mosque JAKARTA (JP): A new Islamic center is being constructed in the West Java district of Citeureup, 30 kilometers south of Jakarta.The center, built on 17 hectares of land, will comprise a mosque, a museum, a library, a hospital and a recreational center.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Petronas awards contracts
Petronas awards contracts KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's national oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) yesterday awarded three production sharing contracts to its unit Petronas Carigali and three companies of Shell Malaysia.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Seminar on Malayan culture
Seminar on Malayan culture MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A seminar on Malay language and culture will be held here from July 21 to July 23 at the University of Mataram, Antara reported yesterday.At least 241 foreign and local participants have confirmed their attendance at the seminar, organizing...
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Canada business awards
Canada business awards JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian-Canada Chamber of Commerce will award several Indonesian companies for their great contribution to improving bilateral economic relations at a gala dinner at the Regent Hotel on July 1.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Most developers tend to ask for dispensations
Most developers tend to ask for dispensations JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said developers' constant desire to get facilities from the city, like being allowed to pay fees in installments, would hamper public services.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta: - B.A.T.S: The Sunday Jazz Club performs live music, video clip, talk show, etc., every Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., * Hotel Horison, Jl.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
An appeal for help
An appeal for helpFrom NeracaApart from engaging in many projects and vocational training, the Indonesian Association of the Disabled in Bogor, West Java, is also concerned with monitoring and assessing various results of development in Indonesia and in the Bogor regency in particular.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Regions to get system to avert disasters
Regions to get system to avert disasters SERPONG, West Java (JP): Provincial governments will be given computer systems to help anticipate and manage natural disasters, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Azwar Anas said Thursday.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Euro could benefit Indonesia
Euro could benefit Indonesia This is the second of two articles based on an excerpt of a paper presented at the ABN-AMRO Conference on the European Single Currency on June 17 in Jakarta by J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, a professor of economics at the University of Indonesia and Governor of Bank...
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Jakarta Fair: A story of lost children and show-off women
Jakarta Fair: A story of lost children and show-off women JAKARTA (JP): When you go to the Jakarta Fair hold on to your little ones tight, because at least 10 children get lost everyday at the crowded annual fair.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Protest at Japan Embassy
Protest at Japan Embassy JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen people, who claimed to be members of an organization called the United Revolutionary Continuance of 1966 Struggle (KPP'66), staged a protest rally in front of the Japanese Embassy yesterday.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
SEA Games venues ready by August
SEA Games venues ready by August JAKARTA (JP): All venues for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October will be ready by the end of August, organizers said yesterday.The organizers' venue and equipment deputy chairman, Saptodarsono, said the Senayan sports complex, which will host 18...
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
High court upholds PRD activists' verdicts
High court upholds PRD activists' verdicts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta High Court has upheld the sentences against five leaders of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) who were convicted for subversion earlier this year.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
The Sukarno factor
The Sukarno factor As could have been expected, the idea of moving the remains of Indonesia's late first president, Sukarno, from his present grave in Blitar in East Java, to Bogor, has been met with disapproval from the government.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Bimantara delays launching new model until end of year
Bimantara delays launching new model until end of yearBy John Aglionby PT Citramobil Nusantara will delay launching the third Bimantara model until the end of this year in order to concentrate on setting up its new manufacturing plant.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Exxon pushes ahead with plans to raise Asia
Exxon pushes ahead with plans to raise Asia SINGAPORE (Reuter): Exxon Corp is going ahead with a US$450 million chemical investment in Thailand despite the country's current economic turmoil as part of efforts to double Asia- Pacific revenue, a senior company official said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Soeharto to expand relations with Syria
Soeharto to expand relations with Syria JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Syria agreed yesterday to expand bilateral ties beyond simply political support for one another by moving into economic and cultural fields.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
PDI defeat is laughing stock
PDI defeat is laughing stock SEMARANG: About 60 supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri celebrated Thursday the humiliating election defeat of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) under the government-backed leadership of Soerjadi.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
House committee split on scope of rules review
House committee split on scope of rules review JAKARTA (JP): The committee to review the House of Representatives' internal rules entered its second day of deliberations yesterday divided over the scope of its work.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
ASEAN seen pushing gas, electricity freeway
ASEAN seen pushing gas, electricity freeway MANILA (Reuter): Southeast Asian energy ministers could bring more focus to a long-standing plan to set up a regional gas and electricity "freeway" at their annual meeting next week, ASEAN energy officials said.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Students protest PPP signing poll results
Students protest PPP signing poll results JAKARTA (JP): About 20 students protested yesterday over the United Development Party's (PPP) decision to accept the general election results despite alleged widespread poll-rigging.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Police confiscate fake delux Louis Vuitton items
Police confiscate fake delux Louis Vuitton items JAKARTA (JP): City police have confiscated over 250 items illegally bearing the logo of French luxury travel goods manufacturer Louis Vuitton, a lawyer of Dermawan & Co Law firm said.P.D.D.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Lippo-China Resources ties
Lippo-China Resources ties HONG KONG (AFP): The chairman of Indonesian-owned Lippo Ltd. said yesterday that further cooperation with the Beijing-backed China Resources group would be announced soon.Lippo chairman Stephen Riady said the company wants to expand the relationship in both financial...
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Insurance program awareness low
Insurance program awareness low JAKARTA (JP): Medical costs may be rising but public awareness on the importance of health insurance remains low, according to a director of the state-run insurance firm PT Asuransi Kesehatan Indonesia (Askes).
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
Indonesia's IPTN carves a niche in world aviation history
Indonesia's IPTN carves a niche in world aviation historyTexts and photos by Endy M. Bayuni PT IPTN made history this month at the Paris Air Show by becoming the first Asian country to bring a commercial passenger airplane to the prestigious biennial event.
Sat, 28 Jun 1997
What do PDI's losses mean for RI politics?
What do PDI's losses mean for RI politics? The heavy losses suffered by the minority Indonesian Democratic Party in the recent election took many people by surprise. Cornelis LAY, a political sciences lecturer at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, dissects the issue.