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Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Mahathir battles corruption in party
Mahathir battles corruption in party KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The unprecedented sacking of a member of Malaysia's ruling party for allegedly spending millions to buy a key post shows corruption is still rife here, analysts said yesterday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Harimau team saves Indonesian face
Harimau team saves Indonesian face JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's seasoned players grouped in the Harimau team saved the country's face from further blushing when it won the World Invitational bridge tournament title by trouncing Canada 179-111 in the final yesterday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Playwright pays tribute to late Arifin C. Noor
Playwright pays tribute to late Arifin C. Noor JAKARTA (JP): Leading playwright Putu Wijaya cites the late theater and movie director Arifin C. Noer as the founder of modern Indonesian theater."Modern theater with reference to the West had been here for a long time.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Forensic work still weak
Forensic work still weak JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Soesilo Soedarman has expressed concern about the current unsatisfactory state of the forensic sciences required to support the judicial process.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Two 'ojek' drivers killed
Two 'ojek' drivers killed JAKARTA (JP): Two ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers have been found dead, their bodies displaying stab wounds, at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.The Koja police precinct said the bodies of the two men, Mardi, 27, and Paing, 25, were found on Friday night.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Modes of extortion
Modes of extortion After reading A. Djuana's letter (The Jakarta Post July 1, 1995) under the title "New mode of deceit," I began to realize the many tactics for extracting money which are practiced in Jakarta.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Police close in on murderer of senior officer
Police close in on murderer of senior officer JAKARTA (JP): Police said on Saturday they were close to catching the man who murdered Maj. Noenang Kohar MS, chief of the Pademangan police subdistrict in North Jakarta, on Friday night.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Heart disease is attacking the young
Heart disease is attacking the young JAKARTA (JP): Heart disease, already the number one killer in Indonesia, is now attacking young people, experts said on Saturday."Coronary arterial disease should receive our serious attention because it has already attacked patients of much younger ages, caused...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
East Timor
East Timor As an expatriate Italian I feel compelled to comment on what to me is a lack of credibility on the part of the Australian media and some Australian groups concerning the East Timor issue. I am as genuinely concerned about human rights as the next person but, never having been to East...
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
APEC Business Forum seeks to form new advisory body
APEC Business Forum seeks to form new advisory body TOKYO (AFP): Business advisers to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said on Saturday they wanted to establish a new body to make independent proposals to the association.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
BDNI buys bank stake
BDNI buys bank stake JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia (BDNI), a subsidiary of the Gadjah Tunggal Group, has acquired a 40 percent stake in Bank Dewa Rutji for Rp 75 billion (US$34 million).
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
ASEAN needed on UN peacekeeping
ASEAN needed on UN peacekeeping TOKYO (AFP): Japan will propose to establish a committee to discuss regional cooperation on UN peacekeeping operations at the upcoming ASEAN Regional Forum in Brunei, a newspaper said yesterday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Cement plant to be built
Cement plant to be built JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad laid on Saturday a corner stone for the foundation of a cement plant to be built by PT Semen Bosowa Maros in the South Sulawesi town of Maros with an investment of Rp 535 billion (US$238.83 million).
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Transmigration defies economic sense
Transmigration defies economic sense JAKARTA (JP): The government's program to resettle millions of people from overcrowded Java and Bali to lesser-populated islands defies economic sense, says Minister of Transmigration Siswono Judohusodo.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Developer has yet to build low-cost housing project
Developer has yet to build low-cost housing project JAKARTA (JP): The developer of the Pantai Indah Kapuk waterfront estate in North Jakarta has yet to build the low-cost apartments it promised to construct, a press report said Saturday.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Mangga Dua business disrupted by floods
Mangga Dua business disrupted by floods JAKARTA (JP): Extensive flooding in the Mangga Dua commercial district of Central Jakarta has made life harder for small-scale vendors and workers in the area.The flooding -- affecting a two-kilometers stretch of Jl.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Ismail warns officials' children
Ismail warns officials' children JAKARTA (JP): Children of senior government officials may not be barred from going into business but they should know their place, said the chairman of the United Development Party.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Appeal to businessmen in N. Jakarta
Appeal to businessmen in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A City Councillor has called on businessmen operating in the North Jakarta mayoralty to have a sense of social responsibility and help solve the environmental problems being faced by residents.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Police secure sorcerer
Police secure sorcerer SURABAYA: A family of five from Jambringan village in Pamekasan, Madura, are now under police protection after the local people threatened to burn down their house on charges of killing villagers through black magic.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Dwarfs present in Jambi
Dwarfs present in Jambi JAMBI: Dr. Yanwar of the National Institute of Science, in cooperation with an English researcher Deborah Martyr, is still conducting research on the reported presence of dwarfs in the Kerinci Seblat National Park.
Mon, 17 Jul 1995
Feed prices may decrease
Feed prices may decrease JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Animal Husbandry, the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) and the Association of Animal Feed Producers will hold a meeting here this week to discuss measures to lower feed prices on the domestic market.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995
Kuei works towards concert hall dream
Kuei works towards concert hall dream JAKARTA (JP): Independence Day is still a month away, but activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence have been going on for months. Some people have organized a kite festival, some have written and published books, while others have decorated...
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...