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Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Tengku Razaleigh returns to the UMNO fold
Tengku Razaleigh returns to the UMNO fold T.N. Harper ruminates on the implications for Malaysia's politics of the return of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to the UMNO fold. "This is real, not acting", a leading player assured reporters. In recent weeks, Malaysia witnessed some absorbing political theater.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Parents' attitude causes stress among young children
Parents' attitude causes stress among young children JAKARTA (JP): "What's your name?""Annisa Maria Ulfa.""How old are you?""Six.""What kindergarten are you from?""Lestari."This question-and-answer session took place between a student and a teacher during an elementary school admission test at a...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Understanding womens's problems in depth
Understanding womens's problems in depth Kajian Wanita Dalam Pembangunan (Studies on Women in Development) Edited by T.O. Ihromi Yayasan Obor Indonesia 549 pages Rp 19,500 JAKARTA (JP): There are not many books which address issues concerning women written by Indonesians.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Surviving the watery graveyard of the Rotinese
Surviving the watery graveyard of the RotineseBy Helen Tainsh ROTI, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): I watched the swirling gray green watery grave from the stern of our small fishing boat and wondered how long it would take to drown.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Susi Susanti becomes world number one again
Susi Susanti becomes world number one again JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti is back in her world number one spot after beating Ye Zhaoying of China, now ranked world number two, 4-11, 11-5, 11-5 in the Uber Cup final in Hong Kong last month.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
A novel solution for aging skin
A novel solution for aging skin JAKARTA (JP): A young and healthy look is the main standard of beauty. Many health and beauty products promote ways to maintain shape and look. One of the biggest concerns for many people, especially women, is wrinkled and sagging skin.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Robber
RobberBy Harris Effendi Tahar As soon as the monthly Aug. 17th ceremony was over, I rushed to the canteen behind the office. Apparently Hamsad had been waiting for me. He was not wearing the Korpri's batik uniform, a sign that he didn't attend the ceremony."Sit here.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
ASEM: A foundation for Asia-Europe ties
ASEM: A foundation for Asia-Europe ties Yeo Lay Hwee suggests an action agenda for the new Asia-Europe Foundation in promoting relations between the two regions. Europe and Asia's "rediscovery" of each other is driven by the necessity of economics.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
English soccer loses its dazzle
English soccer loses its dazzleBy Arif Suryobuwono JAKARTA (JP): Whatever predatory England has always been when playing on home soil, its chance of winning the European Soccer Championship final on June 30 seems as dim as the future of its scandal-happy monarchy.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
How to cut down on your international phone bills
How to cut down on your international phone billsBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): All companies doing business in Indonesia come to the realization that international telephone calls cost bundles. Using foreign telephone companies and the Internet will cut the cost of communicating.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Putting the younger generation at ease
Putting the younger generation at ease JAKARTA (JP): "I don't believe this!" roared my youngest son, darting into my study with the morning paper. He had been reading the news about Indonesian aircraft being traded for Thai glutinous rice.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese society
Traditional kris plays crucial role in Balinese societyBy Garret Kam DENPASAR (JP): From ancient to contemporary times, the kris has played an important role in all aspects of Balinese society. More than just a weapon, these daggers have adapted to changing cultural, religious and political needs...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta
Quiet birthday for Soeharto in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto marked his 75th birthday with his children, grandchildren and close relatives at his private residence in Surakarta, Central Java, yesterday.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Guess What?
Guess What? A feeling of pride should accompany being chosen one of the country's top 10 role models. That means beating out a 180 million or so others.But the public relations manager of Bali's Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Intan Petersen, simply cried the night she was crowned one of Indonesia's Ten...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Cultural awareness plays role in business
Cultural awareness plays role in businessBy G.B. Whitfield JAKARTA (JP): It is generally agreed that it takes more for a company to be successful overseas than a quality product and high manufacturing standards. There is a human factor that must be considered.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Megawati's supporters plan rally
Megawati's supporters plan rally JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of Megawati Soekarnoputri plan to stage a rally of some 200,000 people in Jakarta this month to show their support to the embattled chief of the Indonesian Democratic Party, an aide said yesterday.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museum
Bali's Ubud gets its third fine art museumBy Amir Sidharta UBUD, Bali (JP): Another museum of fine art opened here yesterday. After six years of preparations, the Agung Rai Museum of Art is now open to public. Prior to its opening, Bali had six museums.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubs
Big hotels offer exclusivity through health clubsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Relaxing while exercising is the thing for harassed Jakartans in the rat-race of modern civilization.The hotel industry has filled a need; many hotels have hi-tech fitness/health facilities.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Educational experts disagree on school admission tests
Educational experts disagree on school admission testsBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): Private schools have become more selective, commonly applying tests, in accepting new pupils to fill their limited seats.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Hygiene at food stalls questioned
Hygiene at food stalls questionedBy T. Sima Gunawan ISTANBUL, Turkey (JP): They may be mouthwatering, but food sold by sidewalk vendors and the foodstuffs at marketplaces in big cities like Jakarta may not be hygienic and, therefore, hazardous to your health, United Nations health experts said.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
The demise of the informal sector in Southeast Asia
The demise of the informal sector in Southeast AsiaBy Hans-Dieter Evers The importance of the informal sector in Southeast Asian countries should not be overlooked. Hawkers along the sidewalks of busy avenues, shoeshine boys, garbage collectors and door-to-door saleswomen of traditional medicine...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
How to make confrontation a matter of cooperation
How to make confrontation a matter of cooperationBy D. Chandramouli JAKARTA (JP): "An argument is an exchange of decibels and a contest is an exchange of stupidity." This is an oft-repeated phrase of my late father's about people who argue simply for the sake of argument.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Crossword puzzle
Crossword puzzle My holiday in "The land of the Gods" has been wonderful. During the past three weeks I have learned a great deal about Indonesia, its people and culture.I have also enjoyed reading your newspaper, which is informative and of a high standard.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhood
National IQ levels drops as clever women spurn motherhoodBy L.E. Nugroho BANDUNG (JP): There are two population trends worth discussing. One is that of smarter children coming from better- educated families and the other is of women graduates remaining unmarried or having fewer children when they...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy pool
Patients' pain disappears in renovated hydrotherapy poolBy Deborah Cameron JAKARTA (JP): The hydrotherapy pool at Fatmawati Hospital in South Jakarta is a gleaming example of modern medical treatment methods.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...
The thrill of driving in Jakarta ...By Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): My friend Dolly, who came to live in Jakarta a few months ago, proudly showed me her new Indonesian driver's license."I have driven only once, only making left turns, I haven't tried the right turns yet.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Crossword puzzle
Crossword puzzle I am happy to see you now publish a crossword puzzle which is not dull and boring. I enjoy your puzzle on movies and entertainment.It would be nice to see some prizes for readers.I would also like to see more travel features relating to overseas destinations rather than just within...
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problem
Tracing the roots of the capital's flooding problemBy Bambang Budi Utomo JAKARTA (JP): A lot has changed since Jakarta was founded 469 years ago on June 22, 1527. Its population has grown rapidly. According to one of the earliest records available, Jakarta had a population of 27,068 in 1673.
Sun, 09 Jun 1996
Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all media
Asrul Sani: A man of letters for all mediaBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Eminent Indonesian intellectual Asrul Sani is a poet, short story writer, theater educator, film and stage director, and film and television scriptwriter. He is a man of letters who works in the mass media.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Regent to open new hotel
Regent to open new hotel JAKARTA (JP): Four Seasons Regent, an international hotel operator, will open a new hotel in Sayan, Bali, in the second quarter of next year.The company said yesterday that the 46-room property -- which will be its third hotel in Indonesia -- will provide a hillside retreat...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill
YLKI urges House to reject nuclear bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) urged the House Representatives yesterday to reject the bill on nuclear energy and the government's plan to build nuclear plants.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Suryamas pays dividends
Suryamas pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Suryamas Dutamakmur, a property company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will contribute around 20 percent of its 1995 profits as dividends.The company announced yesterday that the dividends to be paid to its shareholders will be Rp 13, or around 0.6 U.S.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Many nations fail to join the global economy
Many nations fail to join the global economy JAKARTA (JP): Key developing countries have led global economic integration over the past five years, but many other developing nations have failed to open up to the world economy, according to the latest issue of the World Bank's Global Economic...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang
Famous toy store chain opens outlet in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): The first 'Toys'R'Us' outlet from the world- renowned toy store franchise was recently opened at the Lippo Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, about 30 kilometers west of Jakarta.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Try opens Yogyakarta festival
Try opens Yogyakarta festival YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians should do everything possible to safeguard their widely diverse culture in order to preserve the country's strong national pride, Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
UK could lose G-7 status
UK could lose G-7 status LONDON (Reuter): Britain could lose its status as one of the world's seven largest economies in the next 20 years as fast- growing economies move up the world rankings, according to a UK Treasury report cited by the Financial Times.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official
PTP Agrintara may not refuse audit: Official JAKARTA (JP): A former director general of state-owned enterprises yesterday confirmed that PTP Agrintara may not refuse to be audited by the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP), even though it is not a state firm.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena
CP Prima to acquire in Bratasena JAKARTA (JP): PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima), a publicly- listed producer of day-old chicks and shrimp feed, is to acquire a 48-percent stake in PT Centralpertiwi Bratasena for Rp 74.9 billion (US$31.8 million).
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
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, 08 Jun 1996
RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal
RI and Thailand plan planes-for-sugar deal BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Indonesia is seeking the second countertrade deal this year with Thailand, offering its locally- manufactured aircraft for Thai sugar.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Irishman released
Irishman released JAKARTA (JP): The Irishman caught by police in an early morning raid Thursday at JJ's, Jl. Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, has been released by police and cleared of all charges.The Irishman, identified by police only as Br, phoned The Jakarta Post yesterday to say he was unhappy...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Researchers predict crisis of employment
Researchers predict crisis of employment JAKARTA (JP): Adequately paying jobs in Greater Jakarta will decrease due to less demand for manufacturing workers, a smaller possibility of higher wages compared to living expenses and the wrong approach to the informal sector, researchers say.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Japan's ODA rises to $14.72b
Japan's ODA rises to $14.72b TOKYO (Reuter): Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) rose to US$14.72 billion in 1995, up 9.3 percent from the year before, a senior official Foreign Ministry official said yesterday.The preliminary figure comprised $10.55 billion in bilateral assistance and $4.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Bali deports prostitutes
Bali deports prostitutes DENPASAR, Bali: The recent deportation of three Filipino prostitutes without trial has sparked controversy."They were deported because they misused their tourist visas. We deported them for the sake of the nation's image," the chief of the Bali immigration office, Lapian,...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Mar'ie installs officials, company executives
Mar'ie installs officials, company executivesJP/msa JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad installed Muljohardjoko (third right) as president of PT Taspen, the civil service pension fund, to replace Purwanto Abdulcadir, in a ceremony yesterday.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema season
Hauff the subject of a New German Cinema seasonBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): German director Reinhard Hauff is the subject of a season of New German Cinema next week at Erasmus Huis. The program of eight films screening from Monday to Saturday, with a wind-up discussion, has been put together by...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Refined robbers
Refined robbers It seems to me that burglars are becoming more impudent and their victims are becoming more afraid of them, instead of the other way around.An old couple in my neighborhood had a good collection of Indonesian and Chinese paintings.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
PDI camps press claims of support
PDI camps press claims of support JAKARTA (JP): Two rival camps in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday disputed each other's claims of having strong support in the region as the breakaway group forged ahead with preparations for a new congress to settle the leadership question.
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Tansil causing trouble again?
Tansil causing trouble again? JAKARTA (JP): A man reported to the police yesterday that he saw the jailbird Eddy Tansil in a car which hit his scooter from behind on Jl. Salemba, in Central Jakarta.Hendra, who works for a private firm, told the Central Jakarta Police Precinct that Tansil was in a...
Sat, 08 Jun 1996
Surya Dumai to go public despite problems
Surya Dumai to go public despite problems JAKARTA (JP): The forestry company PT Surya Dumai Industri yesterday announced the issuance of 120 million new shares despite concerns of a possible shortage of raw materials.