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Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Present Tense
Present TenseBy Dewi Anggraeni I put the phone down distractedly, drifting into semi consciousness, dulling the pain. I feel somehow detached from my body. I know I can't get to the class until it passes, so I just wait in helplessness."It is a very interesting story, but...".
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Guess What? B.J. Habibie
Guess What? B.J. Habibie Being a top government official in charge of technology development in Indonesia does not prevent research and technology minister B.J. Habibie from reading numerous and various kinds of books.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Guess What? Tubagus Bachtiar Rifai
Guess What? Tubagus Bachtiar Rifai A parent's love sometimes unintentionally brings trouble to their children, but noted agriculture expert Tubagus Bachtiar Rifai never thought it would lead to the extreme: Crocodiles.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Muhammadiyah gives Moslems identity
Muhammadiyah gives Moslems identityBy Santi W.E. Soekanto and Wisnu Pramudya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): It may sound irrational, but some of the 40,000 Muhammadiyah supporters who flocked here for the organization's congress last week were farmers and small traders who spent all their money just to pay...
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
How relevant Indonesian architectural authenticity is?
How relevant Indonesian architectural authenticity is?By Gunawan Tjahjono JAKARTA (JP): Architecture reveals its makers' values and represents many aspects of a culture, but it does not always present an accurate picture of a society.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Nostalgia comes alive at the Classic Rock Stage
Nostalgia comes alive at the Classic Rock StageBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Despite the hordes of clubs and pubs in Jakarta, one can often not help but feel subjected to a certain uniformity in atmosphere.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
SOS for Gembira Loka Zoo
SOS for Gembira Loka Zoo A few of my Indonesian friends took me to the Gembira Loka Zoo in Yogyakarta recently. What I anticipated to be an enjoyable trip to the zoo turned out to be a shocking showcase of how cruel animals are being treated in Indonesian zoos.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
High-tech mass media has idolatrous effect in Indonesia
High-tech mass media has idolatrous effect in IndonesiaBy Limas Sutanto MALANG, East Java (JP): The magical influence of popular entertainment figures on their fans is obvious in Indonesia. At the end of June, Astrid Herrera, an actress in a popular telenovela Si Cantik Clara, mesmerized the masses...
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Prostitution increasingly lucrative in Indonesia
Prostitution increasingly lucrative in IndonesiaBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): One of the oldest professions, prostitution, continues to grow in Indonesia and there seems no way to stop the business or reduce the number of sex workers.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Britain and Denmark renew bridge rivalry
Britain and Denmark renew bridge rivalry JAKARTA (JP): A fresh bridge war is expected between Great Britain and Denmark in the 96-board final of the fifth World Junior Bridge Team Championship in Kuta, Bali, today and tomorrow.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Culture Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Music 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 1:15 p.m.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Retailers plan big 'Independence' sales
Retailers plan big 'Independence' sales JAKARTA (JP): Attention shoppers. What is being billed as one of the biggest sales ever held in Indonesia will happen Aug. 5.The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the event organizer, guarantees that it will be a genuine sale.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Artist spices up traditional cuisine
Artist spices up traditional cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Potter F. Widayanto is not only known for his creative clay work but also for his culinary skill. Spending most of his time in his studio in Bogor, Yanto is able to jump into a gastronomy adventure by using leaves and vegetables easily found around...
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Indonesian comics: On the way out?
Indonesian comics: On the way out?By Rita A. Widiadana Despite worldwide comic mania, the 40-year-old Indonesian comic industry is in ruins. A lack of top level drawing skills, fresh ideas and professionalism have contributed to the collapse of the industry.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Comics, novels available for rent
Comics, novels available for rent JAKARTA (JP): Book rental shops are a boon for Indonesians who can't afford their favorite comics or novels.They can be found in small towns as well as big cities like Jakarta.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Singaporean banker named ASEAN Businessman of the Year
Singaporean banker named ASEAN Businessman of the Year SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore banker Wee Chao Yaw has been named the ASEAN Businessman of the Year by the ASEAN Business Forum, a coalition of industry leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Balinese women climb business ladder to success
Balinese women climb business ladder to successBy Dini S. Djalal Ubud, Bali (JP): It must be a common mistake made by many. When first I saw the sign for Warung Made, Kuta's famed restaurant, I immediately assumed that Made was a man.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Ardy, Susi on track for Indonesia Open titles
Ardy, Susi on track for Indonesia Open titles JAKARTA (JP): Ardy Wiranata and Susi Susanti came closer to retaining their titles as the host players underlined their domination of the Indonesia Open badminton championships yesterday.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
R.A. Kosasih: Pioneer of Indonesian comics
R.A. Kosasih: Pioneer of Indonesian comicsBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The pioneer of Indonesian comics, R.A. Kosasih, will never forget the golden age of local comic books three decades ago."Thousands copies of my books were sold every week," the 76- year-old artist recalled.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Indonesian catching on in Australia
Indonesian catching on in AustraliaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): In 1956, teaching of Bahasa Indonesia began in Australian universities. Looking back now, it seemed simple and straightforward. The students learned grammar, structure and translation, lesson in, lesson out.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Nasim wins Jakarta Circuit
Nasim wins Jakarta Circuit JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top professional golfer, Maan Nasim, vaulted to the lead after posting a seven-under-par total of 281 in the first round of the Rp 40 million (US$17,769) Jakarta Circuit 1995 on Friday.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Life in the fast country
Life in the fast country Have you ever noticed how fast-moving Indonesians are nowadays? Sure you have. But have you considered that their desire to be fast, faster and much faster may be the strongest among nations of the world today?Just look at the classic example of driving Jakarta style.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Bali needs to protect architectural treasures
Bali needs to protect architectural treasuresBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR (JP): One of the most fascinating aspects of Bali, if too often ignored by the tourism industry, is the extraordinary order of its traditional human environment.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
A paradise for true nature lovers
A paradise for true nature loversBy Carl Chairul PELANG, East Java (JP): "What took me so long to find this place?" a nature lover might wonder upon visiting the beautiful, unspoiled beach of Pelang.Saying that the place is Kuta Beach, Niagara Falls and the Karangbolong Caves rolled into one might...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Bali to hold world surfing c'ships
Bali to hold world surfing c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Bali is to play host to the 600 surfers from 40 countries competing in the World Surfing Championships next year.Rizani Idsa Karnanda of the Bali Surfing Club said yesterday that Bali's appointment to hold the prestigious championships was made by...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
ISO-9000 recipients
ISO-9000 recipients JAKARTA (JP): Only 70 companies in Indonesia have thus far received IS0-9000 quality and management certification, far less than the number in neighboring countries, says a senior surveyor.P.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
RI students win medals at int'l physics contest
RI students win medals at int'l physics contest JAKARTA (JP): A group of Indonesian students won silver and bronze medals in the recent international physics contest in Canberra, Australia.Teguh Mulia and four other youths joined the July 5-11 International Physics Olympics after they beat around...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Caution urged in dealing with ex-communists
Caution urged in dealing with ex-communists JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House Wahono called for caution yesterday in dealing with recent calls to release political prisoners implicated in the 1965 communist coup, stressing that communism remains a latent threat in Indonesia.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Merpati serves new domestic routes
Merpati serves new domestic routes JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airlines, one of the country's six scheduled air carriers, as of tomorrow will start serving three new domestic routes from the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta by operating CN-235 aircraft.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Vietnam's APEC membership hailed
Vietnam's APEC membership hailed WASHINGTON (Kyodo): A senior U.S. official said she supports Vietnam joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November 1996 -- the next time new membership will be considered.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Mayora Indah to pay dividends
Mayora Indah to pay dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT Mayora Indah, a publicly listed food processing company, will distribute dividends of Rp 100 per share to its shareholders, an executive said.After an annual meeting of the company's shareholders yesterday, the president of the company, Halim Atmadja,...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Soccer expert?
Soccer expert? This is in reference to Piero Ronci's letter published in The Jakarta Post on July 14, 1995.1) "Platt joins Arsenal." Correct.2) "Gascoigne returns to Arsenal." Wrong. He joined Glasgow Rangers and by the way he never played for Arsenal.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Man murders wife's lover
Man murders wife's lover JAKARTA (JP): A jealous husband killed a man whom he suspected was his wife's boyfriend Thursday. The murder took place in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.The Kebayoran Lama police precinct said that the husband, Rachman, reported what he had done to the police after he...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
More protests expected before pools
More protests expected before pools SEMARANG (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Banurusman Astrosemitro has warned his 180,000-strong force to prepare themselves for more demonstrations over the next two years as the nation gears up for the 1997 general elections.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
City plans grand festivity for Independence Day
City plans grand festivity for Independence Day JAKARTA (JP): The city is gearing up for grand festivities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, which falls on Aug. 17.The revelry, continuing well beyond Aug.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
109 officers complete course
109 officers complete course JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the City Military Center Regiment Col. Sudrajat closed yesterday a three-month training course for low- ranking officers at the center in East Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
KL to tender airport deal
KL to tender airport deal KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's second international airport project will tender 27 more packages worth 680 million ringgit (US$272 million) before the end of the year, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Mauling at Makro store
Mauling at Makro store On July 13, 1995 I shopped at the Makro store in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. I had finished my shopping but had not yet paid for my goods. I left my four-month old baby girl in my car with our housekeeper and driver.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Indonesia won't seek apology from Beatrix
Indonesia won't seek apology from Beatrix JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not use the upcoming visit of Netherlands' Queen Beatrix to demand an apology for the 350 years during which the Dutch colonized this country, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Tsunami victims to receive aid
Tsunami victims to receive aid LAMKAWE, Aceh: The Ministry of Social Services has allocated Rp 262 million (approximately US $119,000) to build 350 modest houses for victims off tidal waves.Minister Inten Suweno announced the assistance plan when she met on Thursday with residents of Lamkawe...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Assembly permits remain a fact of life
Assembly permits remain a fact of lifeBy Hendardi JAKARTA (JP): These past few weeks have seen the reappearance of a public discussion on the issue of permits. A number of gatherings and discussions were pitted against the policy of obtaining permits.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,250 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,250 0 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 3,400 -25 87,000 Aneka Kimia 6,400 0...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
717 people nabbed in overnight raid
717 people nabbed in overnight raid JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested 717 people in a massive overnight security-and-order operation in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi yesterday.Police said the people arrested included suspected prostitutes, hoodlums, unlicensed alcohol sellers, unlicensed parking...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Jakarta Fair fails to reach target due to weather problem
Jakarta Fair fails to reach target due to weather problem JAKARTA (JP): Worries that the month-long Jakarta Fair, which closes today, would fail to reach its target to attract three million visitors have come true.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Cambodians again refugees at home
Cambodians again refugees at homeBy Gary Way BATTAMBANG, Cambodia (AFP): Three years ago, 37-year-old Ly Sameth was called a "refugee."He was repatriated by the United Nations after the signing of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords along with 360,000 of his fellow Cambodians, promised safety and offered...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Treasure hunting continuous in Silo
Treasure hunting continuous in Silo JEMBER, East Java: Hundreds of villagers in Silo have been in a hunting frenzy for the past several months searching for artifacts of Hinduism and Buddhism.Around 300 residents have been working day and night digging out ancient graves, searching for stone beads...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Who decides on how far journalists can go?
Who decides on how far journalists can go?By Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Who's to decide on how far journalists can go before their work becomes an intrusion into the private lives of people? Where do you draw the line when their work is considered a violation of individuals' rights to privacy?These...
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
'Panji Sepuh', from classical to contemporary
'Panji Sepuh', from classical to contemporary JAKARTA (JP): And the master was dead. An umbrella, the royal emblem, was burned. The fire licked it slowly but certainly and illuminated the dark stage. It was very quiet, only the sound of breathing indicated that the room was full of people.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
2,100 nabbed in N. Jakarta
2,100 nabbed in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people have been fined between Rp 3,500 (US$1.50) and Rp 5,500 each in a judicial operation conducted by officials of the North Jakarta mayoralty for traveling without carrying proper identification cards.
Sat, 15 Jul 1995
Common people forgotten heroes
Common people forgotten heroes JAKARTA (JP): As Indonesians mark their 50th independence anniversary this year, two historians ask that they give some thought to two groups of people whose contribution to the revolution were equally important yet often forgotten: women and rural people.