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Mon, 03 May 1999
700 bowlers join in Lippo tourney
700 bowlers join in Lippo tourney JAKARTA (JP): About 700 athletes are competing in the Lippo-MR Cup bowling tournament this week at the Grand Bowling Supermal Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang.The tournament was officially opened on Saturday by the National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar,...
Mon, 03 May 1999
Java, Lombok workers stage protest in Jambi
Java, Lombok workers stage protest in Jambi JAKARTA (JP): About 200 workers from East Java, Jember in Central Java, and Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara, have demonstrated in Jambi to protest what they said was inhumane treatment by the management of the labor supply company which recruited them.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Directive for away voting being prepared
Directive for away voting being prepared JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) is currently preparing a directive on the use of registration forms for people unable to cast a ballot at their place of registration for the June 7 poll to avoid ballot rigging, an official...
Mon, 03 May 1999
Former tennis star Yayuk launches biography
Former tennis star Yayuk launches biography JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's former top tennis player Yayuk Basuki has launched her biography Dari Yogya ke Pentas Dunia (From Yogya to the World Stage). The book was written by Daryadi, a sports reporter for the Media GO tabloid.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Asian sovereign credit ratings improve, S&P says
Asian sovereign credit ratings improve, S&P says MANILA (AFP): Asian sovereign credit ratings have improved two years into a financial crisis, but the outlook is clouded by possible defaults by Pakistan and Indonesia and potential trouble in China, US ratings agency Standard and Poor's said Sunday.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Voting with their feet
Voting with their feet While there is no reliable figure on how many Indonesians are planning to be away from the country on election day, the number must be alarmingly high for President B.J. Habibie to appeal for them to stay and not to squander their voting rights.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Between Sukarno and Soeharto
Between Sukarno and Soeharto (Minister of Education and Culture) Prof. Juwono Sudarsono has called on scholars not to make unfair generalizations regarding the past, including the figures of former presidents Sukarno and Soeharto.
Mon, 03 May 1999
94 Langkat children saved
94 Langkat children saved MEDAN, North Sumatra: A joint team of the provincial administration and the navy of Belawan port on Friday and Saturday saved 94 children working in dozens of off-shore fisheries.An earlier operation saved 16 children in Langkat.
Mon, 03 May 1999
English learning should start from young age
English learning should start from young ageBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): English language learning at elementary level has been increasingly perceived as a burdensome subject. School children lament the excessive tasks their teachers assign such as memorizing all the things stated in their textbooks.
Mon, 03 May 1999
During the crisis, cheaper may be more expensive
During the crisis, cheaper may be more expensiveBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It's a familiar story. While printing out a term project, Anita ran out of ink for her eight-month-old Epson Stylus printer. Because she was pressed with a deadline, she went to a store in the nearby market to buy a new...
Mon, 03 May 1999
Man mobbed to death for robbing
Man mobbed to death for robbing JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified man was mobbed to death by residents of Bojong Nangka in Tangerang on suspicion of robbing an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver on Friday, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Detained suspects must be released: Lawyers
Detained suspects must be released: Lawyers JAKARTA (JP): City police are under pressure to release three people detained for alleged involvement in a foiled robbery attempt and bomb blast in West Jakarta.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Bali to have electricity cuts
Bali to have electricity cuts DENPASAR, Bali: The head of the branch of the state-run electricity company, I Made Sebet, said Bali will experience a power cut for two weeks in two stages because of maintenance work at the Gilimanuk gas power plant.
Mon, 03 May 1999
Indonesia set to produce 500,000 tons of cocoa in 2005
Indonesia set to produce 500,000 tons of cocoa in 2005 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's annual cocoa production is expected to increase to 500,000 metric tons by 2005 from 330,000 tons this year.The Indonesian Cocoa Association (Askindo) said that about 425,000 tons of the estimated cocoa output would be...
Mon, 03 May 1999
ASEAN complete: Is it stronger or weaker?
ASEAN complete: Is it stronger or weaker?By Thomas Lanig SINGAPORE (DPA): It was a sober, almost austere event, but the official acceptance of Cambodia into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) last Friday was nonetheless the fulfillment of its founders' long-cherished dream: the...
Mon, 03 May 1999
Habibie hopes Japan will join UN police in E. Timor
Habibie hopes Japan will join UN police in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie voiced hope on Sunday that Japan would be part of a United Nations civilian police force to be deployed to assist local police during polls to determine the future of East Timor.
Mon, 03 May 1999
S'pore's eviction bid rejected
S'pore's eviction bid rejected SINGAPORE (AFP): Some 200 residents of an historic Malay settlement in Singapore's premier central district appealed on Sunday to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong against a government bid to evict them from their homes.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmers
Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmersBy Anton Sudarisman BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Mayang, a Dayak, stared at a vast plot of thriving paddy."It's a miracle," uttered the dark-skinned, slight man."This area was covered with weeds and wild plants several months ago.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Sanrego a Viagra rival from South Sulawesi
Sanrego a Viagra rival from South SulawesiBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Viagra, which has just had the official green light to enter the Indonesian market, has a potential local competitor.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Malaysian workers hold rallies
Malaysian workers hold rallies KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian workers urged the government during rallies Saturday to solve serious labor woes as Premier Mahathir Mohamad called on workers to help in the economic recovery.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Alatas arrives in Cambodia
Alatas arrives in Cambodia PHNOM PENH (AFP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas arrived in Phnom Penh for a brief visit Saturday, after describing Cambodia's admission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a "watershed event", officials said.
Sun, 02 May 1999
'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFF
'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFFBy Rayya Makarim SINGAPROE (JP): With a selection of 300 movies, the just- finished Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) was generous in providing a segment titled "Focus on Indonesia".
Sun, 02 May 1999
At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash
At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash SEMARANG (JP): At least four people died and dozens were injured in a clash involving supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) in the Jepara regency late on Friday.
Sun, 02 May 1999
People told not to go abroad ahead of polls
People told not to go abroad ahead of polls CIAMIS, West Java (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged all Indonesians not to go abroad ahead of the June 7 general election, telling them to exercise their right to vote.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti school
Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti schoolBy Catur Budihantoro J. TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): While formal education in other parts of Indonesia is advancing, it has just begun in Banti village, about 80 kilometers north of here.A lot of credit for this must go to Stefanus Kamo.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system?
Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system? JAKARTA (JP): "Three hundred trillion rupiah!" shouted Iman in anguish. "That's what this country needs to recapitalize the troubled banks. We don't need a minister of finance, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency or IBRA to spend that kind of money.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Elementary school dropout becomes batik master
Elementary school dropout becomes batik masterBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Josephine Komara, popularly known as Obin, never dreamed of running a flourishing business in batik and the traditional textile world.Born and raised for the most part of her youth in the Chinatown area on Jl.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Chess association names board members
Chess association names board members JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has named their board members for the 1999 to 2003 period.Percasi chairman Bambang Rachmadi made the announcement on Sunday at the end of the one-month period given to the association to name its new...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Workers stage rally in Semarang
Workers stage rally in Semarang SEMARANG (JP): About 2,500 workers staged a demonstration on Saturday at the Central Java governor's office in conjunction with International Labor Day, which fell on May 1.Governor Mardiyanto was seen among the workers, and said he supported the peaceful rally.
Sun, 02 May 1999
H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmers
H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmersBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon always speaks his mind when talking about human rights, farmers and the country's national unity.He is widely known as a government critic.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional
Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional Vocational education tries to bring the education system in line with the changing needs of industry and commerce. Vocational schools are expected to yield professional, highly skilled individuals who will meet the demands of rapidly changing...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Worldwide education out of reach
Worldwide education out of reach JAKARTA (JP): Education is the true essence of human development. Without education, development can be neither broad-based nor sustained.But as the 21st century draws near, nearly a billion people remain unable to read a book or sign their names.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes
Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes JAKARTA (Agencies): East Timor's capital of Dili was tense but quiet on Saturday despite a threat by a pro-Jakarta group to begin cleansing the city of independence supporters."I went to bed around 4 a.m.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Many baffled by voting options
Many baffled by voting optionsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver proudly displayed his hat bearing the symbol of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and, while waiting for passengers, chatted with his friends about the party's past achievements.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: HondaJP/alxNEW GENERATION: PT Honda Prospect Motor's executives launch the sixth generation of Honda Accord at the Horison Hotel Jakarta. The launching, held on Monday, was attended by the company's vice presidents (from left) N. Nishimoto, S. Tanaka and B. Kusnadi.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibition
Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): To the modern artist, dialogs are part and parcel of the creation process. In Indonesia, this tradition started in the 1950s during the S. Sudjono era and usually took place at the artist's workshop.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation
Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation Vipassana: Images for Meditation; Vivek R. Bammi; Rp 75,000; 102pp JAKARTA (JP): In these turbulent times, the mind often seeks escape to rejuvenate and feed itself on the tranquility that lives there.
Sun, 02 May 1999
RI migrants in United States lack a field of influence
RI migrants in United States lack a field of influenceBy Akhmad Kusaeni NEW YORK (Antara): If one wants to know about the tight competition among immigrants in the U.S., one should go to New York City, a megalopolis which is heaven or hell for immigrants from various countries and nations.
Sun, 02 May 1999
KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results
KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results JAKARTA (JP): A sports expert has called on National Sports Council (KONI) officials to avoid assuming that all athletes being prepared for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are in poor condition just because they did not do well in...
Sun, 02 May 1999
Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiques
Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiquesText and photos by P.J. Leo SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan (JP): Natural hues and antique engraved motifs decorate the Sinar Terang ceramics which resemble antique large water jars from an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Mahathir says Azizah a puppet of Manila
Mahathir says Azizah a puppet of Manila KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday accused the wife of his jailed former deputy of seeking the support of the Philippines to bring about political change in Malaysia.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Vocational education policy 'not serious'
Vocational education policy 'not serious' JAKARTA (JP): For many people interested and involved in education, vocational schools and training courses have always been regarded as inferior to regular junior and senior high schools.
Sun, 02 May 1999
Yani's art brings reality to the forefront
Yani's art brings reality to the forefrontText and photos by Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Painter Yani Halim's latest show at Kedai Kebun, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3, has an odd English title: Informal Chicken Display.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Soldiers told to stay neutral in elections
Soldiers told to stay neutral in elections MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo urged the public and political parties on Friday to report any election-related violations committed by Army personnel and officers.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 30, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,210.00 8,270.00 8,210.00 8,310.00Australian dollar 1 5,392.55 5,474.00 5,367.00 5,524.00Austrian schilling 1 631.53 641.17 - -Belgian franc 1 215.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Most Asian currencies rise on foreign investment inflow
Most Asian currencies rise on foreign investment inflow SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The won dropped steeply Friday after South Korea's finance minister announced a US$4.6 billion package of measures aimed at suppressing the currency's headlong rise against the U.S. dollar.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Campaign worries affect consumers
Campaign worries affect consumers We hope the government will consider all the negative implications of the current political activities in terms of guaranteeing that the people's most basic needs are met.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Pro-Jakarta forces unite ahead of E. Timor ballot
Pro-Jakarta forces unite ahead of E. Timor ballot JAKARTA (JP): A newly formed umbrella front for prointegration groups in East Timor met in the provincial capital of Dili on Friday to prepare nonviolent campaign for autonomy in the August referendum set to decide the province's future.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Mangga Dua stores remain bustling ahead of polls
Mangga Dua stores remain bustling ahead of polls JAKARTA (JP): Trading at the Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua and ITC Mangga Dua shopping centers in North Jakarta remained lively as of Friday, despite the expectation of violence during campaigning for the June 7 polls.
Sat, 01 May 1999
Young stars break records at track and field meet
Young stars break records at track and field meet JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's young track stars, Irine Truitje Joseph from Maluku, could not hide her joy at breaking the national record in the women's 200-meter dash during the first day of the National Track and Field Invitational at Senayan...