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Sun, 11 May 1997
Children's books industry struggling
Children's books industry strugglingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Do not be surprised if many Indonesian children are more familiar with Western superheroes Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Japanese space cat Doraemon, Cinderella or Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck than local characters like Bawang...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Six leading directors turned down the offer to direct the TV drama Bukan Perempuan Biasa (No Ordinary Woman). Actress Jajang C. Noer knows why."I asked them not to accept the offer because I really wanted to do it," Jajang said.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer rights remain a dream
Consumer rights remain a dream The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) celebrates its 24th anniversary today with a fresh commitment to keep up its aggressive stance in the interest of the people. Such a mission puts the organization in the hot seat because to some extent, it relies on a...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Advertising Expenditures by Type of Media (in billion Rp)
Advertising Expenditures by Type of Media (in billion Rp) 1996 1997* Media Amount % share Amount % share ----------------------------------------------------- Newspaper 1,202 29.0 1,344 27.1 Magazine 270 6.5 325 6.6 Radio 189 4.6 206 4.2 Cinema 10 0.2 9 0.2 Television 2,203 53.2 2770 55.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Bachelors
Bachelors It strikes me as odd that many young people from Indonesia, who finish their education in European countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland), prefer to remain single after returning to Indonesia. Even those who get a job after finishing their studies prefer to remain bachelors.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Apparel Convention opens
Apparel Convention opens HONG KONG (JP): The World Apparel Convention opens tomorrow at the Hong Kong International Convention and Exhibition Center.The two-day convention, scheduled to be opened by Sunyoto, president of the International Apparel Federation, will draw 600 participants from...
Sun, 11 May 1997
APEC seeks ways for sectoral liberalization
APEC seeks ways for sectoral liberalizationBy Riyadi MONTREAL (JP): Trade ministers in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have agreed to speed up sectoral trade liberalization and improve individual action plans.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Siana Kristiani on her way to becoming world class doll maker
Siana Kristiani on her way to becoming world class doll makerText and photos by Susi Andrini JAKARTA (JP): Siana Kristiani likes dressing her "children". They are beautiful, sweet and cute and have exotic faces. Regrettably they are dumb because they are porcelain.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Paris music museum features the sound of ancient gamelan
Paris music museum features the sound of ancient gamelanBy Kunang Helmi Picard PARIS (JP): There is something unique about this museum: it has a permanent display of 17th century Venetian lutes which rub shoulders with a gamelan orchestra from Java and a synthesizer invented by Frank Zappa.
Sun, 11 May 1997
RI softball team leads Arafura Games
RI softball team leads Arafura Games By Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): Steven Andre Pattiwael's home run marked a victory for Indonesia men's softball team over neighboring country Brunei Darussalam 14-3 in 6 innings at the Arafura Games opening day.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Art bourse gauges art and political conditions
Art bourse gauges art and political conditionsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fine Arts Foundation holds its Third Indonesian Art Bourse at the Regent Jakarta on Tuesday. Scheduled during the campaign period for the general election, which is understandably considered by many to be a...
Sun, 11 May 1997
What people say about the role of YLKI
What people say about the role of YLKI JAKARTA (JP): There is an art to shopping around for bargains in goods and services. The catch is that sometimes the spending spirals into a reckless buying binge.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Ministers unhurt in emergency landing
Ministers unhurt in emergency landing JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman and Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten Soeweno survived a scare yesterday when a Merpati Nusantara aircraft made an emergency landing in Palembang, South...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Koi, king of fresh water fish, 'brings luck and happiness'
Koi, king of fresh water fish, 'brings luck and happiness'Text and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): It was Monday afternoon. A woman in her 40s stopped at the capital's famous fish market on Jl. Barito in South Jakarta.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Erna Witoelar fights to protect consumers
Erna Witoelar fights to protect consumersBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The level of consumer protection is not the same worldwide. While some consumers are very aware of their rights -- and are thus protected from defective products -- others are helpless to a point where they remain...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Arafura Games open in spectraculer style
Arafura Games open in spectraculer styleBy Primastuti Handayani DARWIN, Australia (JP): As Nova Peris-Kneebone brought the torch to the cauldron, nearly 15,000 people in the Marrara Sporting Complex's football stadium rose and applauded last night's spectacular opening ceremony of the Arafura Games.
Sun, 11 May 1997
An insider's tales of the New Order government
An insider's tales of the New Order government Sudharmono SH, Pengalaman Dalam Masa Pengabdian: Sebuah Otobiografi (Experiences within the Office: An Autobiography)Grasindo, Jakarta, 1997Annex, glossary/abbreviations, bibliography, chronology, index, list of prize and award,583 pp.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? If your boss gets to the office early and leaves well after the working day has ended, what should you do? Follow or ignore your boss' example.Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro often goes to work early and leaves late.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Golkar says East Timor is not up for debate
Golkar says East Timor is not up for debate JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko fired up a campaign rally in the East Timor town of Baucau by blasting people who tried to bring the province's integration to the fore during local election debates.
Sun, 11 May 1997
The secret of shopping odysseys
The secret of shopping odysseys JAKARTA (JP): Hans used to tease me about my shopping because I go distances to save money. I go to a shop downtown because the milk in that shop is Rp 500 less expensive than in the shop near my house.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 11, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 11, 1997: Party: Campaign areas: Important campaigners -------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Java, Maluku, Irian Jaya Hamzah Haz, Zain Badjeber, Alawy Muhammad, Yudo Paripurno, Yusuf Rizal Tjokroaminoto Golkar Kalimantan, Sulawesi...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer Complaints
Consumer ComplaintsIndonesian Consumer Foundation (January-March 1997) No. Type of commodity Total # of cases % ------------------------------------------------- 1 Electricity 6 3.7 2 Hotel/Tourism 8 5 3 Medicines/Cosmetics 5 3.1 4 Housing 21 13.2 5 Electronics 16 10.1 6 Food 15 9.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Jujur (Big Person)
Jujur (Big Person)By Jujur Prananto Five knocks at the door of the living room were heard. The rhythm and the stress was so familiar to Wasito and Sukini that the wife and husband knew who the guest was without opening the door.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Let the buyer beware of products and services
Let the buyer beware of products and servicesBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): What can a customer do in an age of "The public be damned", as quoted by mass communications expert M. Budyatna, especially when he or she has been misled into buying a product or service which does not live up to its...
Sun, 11 May 1997
Campaign '97
Campaign '97Photo A/B/C: Hairs JP/Arief Suhardiman JP/Arief Suhardiman JP/Arief SuhardimanHAIR RAISING: Zany hairstyles take center stage at rallies by Golkar (left) and the United Development Party (PPP) (above).
Sun, 11 May 1997
YLKI sees class action as tool to protect consumers
YLKI sees class action as tool to protect consumersBy I. Christianto and Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): Win or lose, the Rp 500 billion (US$210 million) lawsuit filed last month against the state-owned electricity monopoly PLN has set a precedent in Indonesian consumer advocacy.
Sun, 11 May 1997
Consumer protection law gets the runaround
Consumer protection law gets the runaround JAKARTA (JP): The adage that the customer is king or queen still does not apply in Indonesia.One day, your flight may be delayed or rerouted and you arrive hours later than scheduled. The next day, your bank arbitrarily imposes additional service charges.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Semen Padang gets $63m loan
Semen Padang gets $63m loan JAKARTA (JP): Amsterdam-based ABN AMRO Bank N.V. agreed to provide a US$63 million export credit facility here yesterday to state-owned PT Semen Padang, a cement producer based in West Sumatra.
Sat, 10 May 1997
RTZ, CRA eye RP gold
RTZ, CRA eye RP gold MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): RTZ-CRA is assessing the viability of a possible 6 million ounce gold resource in the Philippines to decide whether to develop it in conjunction with the local entail of joining the United Paragon Mining Corp.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Bre-X faces multiple suits following Busang debacle
Bre-X faces multiple suits following Busang debacle MONTREAL (JP): Embattled junior mining Canadian firm Bre-X Minerals Ltd, after being suspended from operating in Indonesia and delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, now faces multiple lawsuits following the Busang debacle in East Kalimantan.
Sat, 10 May 1997
KIPP wants campaign victims compensated
KIPP wants campaign victims compensated JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) called yesterday for the establishment of special institutions and funds to support victims of campaign melees.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Bengkulu governor denies alleged poll rigging
Bengkulu governor denies alleged poll rigging JAKARTA (JP): Election organizers in Bengkulu vehemently denied yesterday the United Development Party's (PPP) allegation of attempted poll rigging in the province.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers: Freakwincey Band from New Jersey (USA), playing 70's music up to modern Hop Hop and Funk, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav.
Sat, 10 May 1997
KL opposition MP appeals conviction
KL opposition MP appeals conviction KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): A Malaysian opposition lawmaker appealed against his conviction for sedition yesterday and said he would sue if an election was held prematurely for the parliamentary seat he stands to lose.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Prudential on lookout for Asian partner
Prudential on lookout for Asian partner SINGAPORE (DPA): American firm Prudential Securities Inc hopes to team up with an Asian investment bank to target the region's booming corporate finance market, news reports in Singapore said yesterday.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Samarinda has a new mosque
Samarinda has a new mosque SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Governor H.M. Ardans has officiated the use of a new mosque jointly built by residents, businessmen and local administration.The Al Khair mosque, standing on a 350 square meter plot on Jl. Dr. Sutomo, cost Rp 184 million.
Sat, 10 May 1997
ABRI reiterates its political neutrality
ABRI reiterates its political neutrality JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) maintained yesterday that it would remain neutral in the campaign for the May 29 general election."We're very firm on this," Armed Forces Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen. Slamet Supriadi told reporters at his office.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Coffee futures fall following new highs
Coffee futures fall following new highs LONDON (Reuter): LIFFE robusta coffee futures retraced by midsession yesterday after a wave of fund and industry-led buying in the past few days fizzled out.Traders said scale-up origin selling, notably from Indonesia, also hammered prices.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Newmont stands firmly
Newmont stands firmly Thank God, the tussle over the Indonesian government's request for 10 percent equity in the Batu Hijau gold property on Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara, ended only after a few days of hotly debated controversy.
Sat, 10 May 1997
14 firms to develop oil palm plantations
14 firms to develop oil palm plantations JAKARTA (JP): The government has given 14 companies since 1982 approval to convert 187,140 hectares of Irian Jaya forests into oil palm estates, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Blazer Z-line on the road
Blazer Z-line on the road JAKARTA: Opel has added a sporty version to its Blazer sport utility lineup. The Z-line's on-road price is Rp 74.2 million.Mechanically, the new Z-line is the same as its sibling vehicles but gets front and rear spoilers and side skirts to give it a sporty appearance.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Roadsweepers bear brunt of campaign
Roadsweepers bear brunt of campaign SEMARANG: Local street sweepers, mostly elderly women, are finding their yellow uniforms dangerous, especially when the green-clad supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) rally in the streets.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Biased coverage
Biased coverageFrom RepublikaThe media, including television, has devoted extensive reports to the general election campaigns of the three contestants since they began on April 27. State-owned television station TVRI is expected to present balanced and fair coverage of the campaign activities of...
Sat, 10 May 1997
Keeping away extra color
Keeping away extra color PEKANBARU, Riau: Election campaign days are proving to be a windfall for sunblock sellers.Traders flock to campaign grounds, not to listen politicians' election promises but to meet the soaring rally participants' demand for sunblock.
Sat, 10 May 1997
SEA Games donations are not compulsory
SEA Games donations are not compulsory JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has advised the public that it is acceptable to refuse to pay any additional fees on their utility bills.Utility companies have been charging their customers extra to help finance the upcoming 19th SEA Games in Jakarta.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Accor realigns Asian units
Accor realigns Asian units SYDNEY, Australia (AP): Hotel group Accor Asia Pacific on Monday will announce it is restructuring its Asian operations as part of a possible review of assets and investments."We think it's time to rationalize and centralize and regroup," Chairman David Baffsky said.
Sat, 10 May 1997
FIM to inspect Jatinangor circuit
FIM to inspect Jatinangor circuit JAKARTA (JP): The International Motor Federation's (FIM) top official will inspect West Java's Jatinangor circuit which will host the World 250cc Motor Cross Championships' 12th leg in August.The Indonesian Motor Federation's (IMI) chairman, Bob R. E.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Volvo offers executive appeal with its newest model
Volvo offers executive appeal with its newest modelBy Russell Williamson VOLVO's new S90 Executive -- launched last week in Jakarta -- is set to attract the attention of business executives in a way that the outgoing 960 could never quite manage.
Sat, 10 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 9, 1997: --------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 975 -50 30,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 0 Alter...
Sat, 10 May 1997
PDI warns of rising public distrust of law enforcement
PDI warns of rising public distrust of law enforcement JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) warned yesterday that the public was losing its faith in the legal system because of poor law enforcement.Buttu R.