Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Teacher tried for smoking marijuana
Teacher tried for smoking marijuana JAKARTA (JP): A female gymnastics teacher was indicted Friday at Central Jakarta District Court for smoking and possessing a small amount of dried marijuana.Prosecutor DP. Siahaan said Wanda, 41, was arrested in a taxi on Jl.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Childrens Choir at Plaza Indonesia
Childrens Choir at Plaza Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Childrens Choir is to hold a two- day performance at Lamoda Cafe in Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta next week, according to Nama Communications.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Houses destroyed by strong winds
Houses destroyed by strong winds BANDUNG, West Java: Strong winds have destroyed dozens of houses, felled hundreds of trees and cut electrical power, disrupting work in a number of industries, Antara reported.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Sumantri survives hard life by her own devices
Sumantri survives hard life by her own devicesBy Indrawati The nation celebrates Women's Day today. Far from heated debates over how much progress women have actually made toward equality, an elderly masseuse in the elite residential area of Menteng in Central Jakarta, tells how she has managed her...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Christmas spirit at City Hall
Christmas spirit at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has celebrated Christmas at City Hall for its Christian employees.The event was attended Saturday by thousands of employees from the city's five mayoralties.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Ministers to talk about smog problem
Ministers to talk about smog problem SINGAPORE (Reuters): ASEAN environment ministers will meet in Singapore this week to discuss the smog that covered much of Southeast Asia from August through October, Singapore said yesterday.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Foreign exchange speculators
Foreign exchange speculatorsFrom Media IndonesiaThe fact that the value of the rupiah has been easily influenced by noneconomic issues serves only to confirm that the U.S. dollar money market is very much controlled by foreign exchange speculators.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pameran Akbar Seni Lukis '97 by Yayasan Pembela Tanah Air (YAPETA) at Diamond room, President Hotel, Jl. MH. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 24. * Painting Exhibition by I Made Djirna at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Newcrest spends US$40.4m for exploration
Newcrest spends US$40.4m for exploration JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian subsidiaries of Australia's Newcrest Mining Ltd. has spent US$40.4 million to survey and explore gold resources across the country, a company official said over the weekend.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Torajans pray for Soeharto
Torajans pray for Soeharto UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: About 10,000 members of the Toraja ethnic group have held an early Christmas celebration, which they marked with a prayer for President Soeharto's health.Antara reported that Reverend A.J.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
THAI to delay privatization
THAI to delay privatization BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Airways International (THAI) executives want to delay the privatization slated for next June even though it is a condition of Thailand's IMF bailout, the Bangkok Post reported Saturday.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Harmoko calls for modest lifestyle during crisis
Harmoko calls for modest lifestyle during crisis JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Harmoko again called for public austerity to cope with the monetary crisis, saying that to do so would be an act of nationalism.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Thai rice exports boom
Thai rice exports boom BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand is expecting rice exports next year to reach record levels because of poor weather in other producing countries and the weakening baht, reports said Saturday.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Altruism, charity alone will not eradicate poverty
Altruism, charity alone will not eradicate poverty JAKARTA (JP): Altruism and charity, as taught by religions, do not eradicate poverty and social disparity. They ease the pain but often fail to touch the source, a scholar said.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Pipeline seen ruining forest
Pipeline seen ruining forest BANGKOK (AFP): A crowd of 100 Thai protesters began yesterday a sit-in protest in some of the country's few remaining areas of virgin forest threatened by a pipeline planned to bring natural gas from Myanmar, an environmentalist said.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Vietnam scheduled to discuss reforms
Vietnam scheduled to discuss reforms HANOI (AFP): The Central Committee of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will hold a key plenum this week to discuss two crucial topics: economic reforms and the question of succession of party chief.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Friends say Kasino was life of the party
Friends say Kasino was life of the party JAKARTA (JP): Friends who said a final goodbye Friday to comedian Kasino Hadiwibowo remembered that the laughs never stopped when he was around.Kasino, 47, died Thursday night at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) from brain cancer.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
IMF warns Asian crisis could deepen further
IMF warns Asian crisis could deepen further WASHINGTON (Agencies): The financial crisis in Asia could deepen and spread in the months ahead, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Saturday in a report urging developing countries to brace against the economic fallout.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Married couple found dead in car in their home
Married couple found dead in car in their home JAKARTA (JP): A man and his wife were found dead in the back seat of their BMW sedan parked inside the garage of their West Jakarta home Saturday morning.A West Jakarta police officer said that the couple -- Anwar Talib, 37, and Sriyati, 31 -- had died...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Pasaraya Manggarai expanded to 10 stories
Pasaraya Manggarai expanded to 10 stories JAKARTA (JP): Retail company ALatieF Corp has targeted a sales growth of 50 percent at its newly renovated Pasaraya Manggarai shopping center in South Jakarta next year, company president Usman Ja'far said Saturday.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
JSX seen to remain bearish due to lack of incentives
JSX seen to remain bearish due to lack of incentives JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain bearish this week due to a lack of new buying incentives.The gloomy outlook in the region's markets, combined with the negative prospect of the rupiah, would continue...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Will we be able to cash in on the cashless society?
Will we be able to cash in on the cashless society?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): We once talked enthusiastically about prospects for the paperless society, but it is now time to talk about the cashless society.Well, the paperless society has turned out to be an illusion.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
On a scapegoat
On a scapegoat In reference to an article in the Dec. 17 edition of Kompas titled Jangan mencari kambing hitam (Don't look for a scapegoat), I was quite shocked that Econit director Arif Arryman did not analyze the root cause of our economic crisis.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Number of expats learning Indonesian language on the rise
Number of expats learning Indonesian language on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The number of expatriates learning Indonesian as a foreign language at the University of Indonesia's Language Program for Expatriates (BIPA) has grown by 40 percent to 530 students this year, a linguistic expert said Saturday.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Expert predicts long political uncertainty
Expert predicts long political uncertainty UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Political uncertainty will continue ahead of the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly in March, a constitutional law expert predicted over the weekend.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Woman weaves better life for fellow villagers
Woman weaves better life for fellow villagersBy Lila Djamal JAKARTA (Antara): Mountains, thunderstorms and other obstacles have not stopped Cornellia Rindung, a woven cloth entrepreneur from Pagal village, Manggarai regency in East Nusa Tenggara, from striving to improve the lives of women in her...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
S. Korean economy may affect Indonesia
S. Korean economy may affect Indonesia The International Monetary Fund has announced an aid package of US$55 billion to bail out South Korea's economy. Miranda S. Goeltom, deputy assistant for monetary affairs to the coordinating minister for economy and finance, discusses the possible impact on...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Police shoot dead three alleged criminals
Police shoot dead three alleged criminals JAKARTA (JP): Three alleged criminals were shot dead by police in two separate incidents yesterday. All three were trying to resist arrest, police said.The first two were shot dead on Jl. Cakung Cilincing in Bekasi at about 3 a.m.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Mar'ie sees rupiah fall as excessive
Mar'ie sees rupiah fall as excessive JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has said the rate of the rupiah depreciation against the American dollar had, thus far, been extremely excessive and in defiance of all sound economic parameters.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Toddler killed by his own father
Toddler killed by his own father JAKARTA (JP): A two and a half year old toddler died in Tegal, Central Java, Saturday allegedly at the hands of his depressed father, Antara reported yesterday.Drajat was found by his mother with severe stab wounds to his abdomen and was rushed to Slawi Hospital,...
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Kim Dae-jung finally wins presidency
Kim Dae-jung finally wins presidency Two months ago The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reported that Kim Dae-jung could not be counted out in the presidential election which was then beginning (The Jakarta Post Oct. 23, 1997 "Kim leading election campaign").
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Tutut 'opposes' her father's reelection
Tutut 'opposes' her father's reelection SEMARANG (JP): President Soeharto's eldest daughter, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, said yesterday she would prefer if her father were not reelected so he could spend more time with his family.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Bent Larsen makes a comeback
Bent Larsen makes a comebackBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): For the first time in many years, Denmark's legendary GM Bent Larsen, now resident in Buenos Aires, Argentina, took part in the Danish Championships held in Esbjerg, last March.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Women workers struggle to support families
Women workers struggle to support familiesBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The majority of workers in labor intensive industries are women, such as in exported textiles, footwear and factories manufacturing processed wood products.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. TVRI News 6:25 Morning News 6:45 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Cooking Program: Indonesian Food 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30...
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Penyengat remains cradle of Malay civilization
Penyengat remains cradle of Malay civilizationText and photos by Graham Simmons TANJUNG PINANG (JP): If you want to see something of real Malay-Indonesian history, there's no need to traipse through jungles or brave tiger-infested swamps.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Culture and war entwined in Vietnam tourism
Culture and war entwined in Vietnam tourismBy Ian C. Glover Developments in the region, especially Cambodia, affect Vietnam's tourism industry. SINGAPORE: In the 1990s, tourism has become increasingly specialized and, together with eco- or green tourism, cultural tourism is a distinct leisure...
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Speaking out about uncertainty over bonuses
Speaking out about uncertainty over bonuses JAKARTA (JP): "It's the thought that counts" is a welcome cliche nowadays. As the economic crunch bites deep into firms' coffers, a simple card may have to suffice instead of pricey Christmas and New Year's gifts for the long list of business contacts.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Firms face dilemmas over survival
Firms face dilemmas over survival In these hard economic times, employers are wracking their brains and dipping into their accounts to meet obligations to their workers. Right now, these include year-end bonuses, but looming ahead is next year's April deadline for implementation of the minimum...
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
No survivors found in SilkAir crash
No survivors found in SilkAir crash JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers, including divers, struggled through the murky and muddy waters of Musi River yesterday searching for survivors of the SilkAir Boeing 737-300 which went down at the estuary of the South Sumatran river on Friday.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Show debuts new era in local fashion
Show debuts new era in local fashion JAKARTA (JP): The excitement was palpable as the packed room buzzed with the anticipation usually reserved for rock concerts.In the front row sat some of the industry's biggest names, among them designer Biyan, photographer Jay Subiyakto.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Website helps expats get the inside track
Website helps expats get the inside trackBy David White JAKARTA (JP): Information is one of the most valuable aids when you move to a new place, especially a foreign country. But finding the needed information is not always easy, and one can get frustrated trying to no avail to get it.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
SilkAir passengers and crew roster
SilkAir passengers and crew roster JAKARTA (JP): Name of passengers and crew on SilkAir Flight MI-185, which crashed in Sumsang, South Sumatra on Friday, as released by the airline yesterday: 1. Anggoro, Herman Indonesia2. Godfrey, Jakin Indonesia3. Godiva Indonesia4. Godwill, Jakin Indonesia5.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Women's role in politics
Women's role in politicsProfil dan Visi Perempuan Anggota DPR RI 1992-1997 (Profiles and Visions of Women Members of Indonesia's House of Representatives, 1992/1997) By Ibrahim Taju and Nugroho Dewanto, Introduction by Marwah Daud Ibrahim, Cidesindo, 509 pages, Rp 27,500 JAKARTA (JP): The lead-up...
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Plane crash an international tragedy
Plane crash an international tragedy JAKARTA (JP): A former Singaporean model and her American boyfriend, an Indonesian journalist, a businesswoman returning to her family, an athlete, and a family traveling home after visiting a convalescing relative, were among those on the fateful SilkAir flight.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Turning the lens on people at a cultural crossroads
Turning the lens on people at a cultural crossroadsBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It's lunch hour at the Regent Hotel, and assorted professionals are milling about looking important, or at least trying to.Among them is a young man in a particularly bright shade of orange pants.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Evangelism in Bali borrows local traditions in its programs
Evangelism in Bali borrows local traditions in its programsBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Christians all over the world will soon celebrate Christmas. In Bali there will be a Christmas celebration with a distinctive local touch.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Ravaged rupiah shadows holiday travelers' plans
Ravaged rupiah shadows holiday travelers' plansBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The holiday season is almost upon us, and it is high time to look for places to unwind from our daily routines.Unfortunately, there is the long shadow of the monetary crisis.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
American vows to do more after plane crash
American vows to do more after plane crash SINGAPORE (Reuters): An American architect who canceled his booking on a SilkAir flight which crashed in Indonesia on Friday with no signs of survivors among the 104 people on board, vowed to live life even more fully.
Sun, 21 Dec 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Although he has spent the past eight months in Australia, Indonesian sociologist Arief Budiman has not lost his concern for his hometown of Salatiga, Central Java."A town should have an identity," Arief said last week in Jakarta at the beginning of a vacation.