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Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Cuba, RI sign trade pact
Cuba, RI sign trade pact HAVANA (AFP): Cuba and Indonesia signed several agreements strengthening economic and cultural relations between their two people, during a visit here Friday by Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Detainee found dead in bathroom
Detainee found dead in bathroom JAKARTA (JP): A detainee at Makasar police subprecinct in East Jakarta was found dead in a jail bathroom on Friday, a police report said.Dani Kuswardhani, 24, of Jl. Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, was found by fellow prisoners hanging from a rope at 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
S'pore worries over myopic youth
S'pore worries over myopic youth SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore's growing number of myopic youngsters has become an issue of national security, as it means more soldiers hitting the field wearing glasses, reports said yesterday.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
S'pore tanker owners face oil spill cost hike
S'pore tanker owners face oil spill cost hike SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore tanker owners face oil spill compensation bills at more than four times the present rate after the city state's maritime authority said on Saturday it had signed a tough international pollution protocol.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Scholars criticize MPR members' list
Scholars criticize MPR members' list JAKARTA (JP): A political scientist expressed his regret yesterday that the government singled critics out from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) lineup representing various societal groups.Muhammad A.S.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Jayawijaya deaths rise
Jayawijaya deaths rise JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The number of deaths due to cholera and starvation in the Jayawijaya regency has risen 251, Antara reported yesterday.Jayawijaya regent J.B. Wenas said authorities and community leaders in the area held a meeting yesterday to discuss immediate relief...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Polarization caused riots in Ujungpandang: Nasikun
Polarization caused riots in Ujungpandang: Nasikun YOGYAKARTA (JP): The ferocity of last week's riots in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, has prompted much soul-searching into what a sociologist describes as the segmentation of societal relations.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Govt enacts new environment law
Govt enacts new environment law JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja revealed that President Soeharto had enacted Friday the new Environment Law which will crack down on forest burners.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Reckless driving blamed for growing road accidents
Reckless driving blamed for growing road accidents JAKARTA (JP): The number of nationwide traffic accidents in the first six months of this year has reached 8,856, a 12.48 percent increase from the 7,873 of the same period last year, says an officer.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Siswono and MPR
Siswono and MPRFrom MerdekaNot all cabinet ministers are like Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo who had the pluck to speak of the limitation of a president's term in office in the post-Soeharto era.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Reforestation fee in rupiah
Reforestation fee in rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering setting reforestation fees paid by forest concession holders in rupiah instead of the U.S. dollar, Antara said Saturday.Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo told the news agency he had submitted the proposal to...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Sjafrie to replace Sutiyoso Wednesday
Sjafrie to replace Sutiyoso Wednesday JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin will be installed Wednesday as the new Jakarta military commander.Sjafrie, who recently left his position as city military chief of staff, replaces Sutiyoso, who has been elected Jakarta governor.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
IISS brings West closer to East
IISS brings West closer to EastBy Jusuf Wanandi SINGAPORE (JP): The 39th annual conference of the International Institute for Strategic Studies held here from Sept. 11 to 14 was indeed a feast of intellectual discourse and exchange.It was an IISS annual meeting at its best for several reasons.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Let public join succession debate, says Amien Rais
Let public join succession debate, says Amien Rais JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Amien Rais said over the weekend that the public's input was needed in the debate on presidential succession.Amien, chairman of the 28-million strong Muhammadiyah Moslem Organization, said the debate was not...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Charlie Wi takes Kuala Lumpur Open
Charlie Wi takes Kuala Lumpur Open KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Charlie Wi won his first big tournament as a professional yesterday taking the Mild Seven Kuala Lumpur Open by four strokes from Chinese number one Zhiang Lianwei and Taiwan's Lu Wen-teh.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Lucan 3:10 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 3:35 Belief in God the Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Travel Program: Wisata Nasional 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara,...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
The rights and responsibility
The rights and responsibility Campaign time is over and the general election has passed. The political configuration of Indonesia is clear. Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) have been appointed and have undergone a crash course program to familiarize them with the task ahead.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Prisoners lure guards, escape
Prisoners lure guards, escape JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Two prisoners from Abepura Prison here escaped after convincing three guards to take them to a nearby brothel.Prison warden Mashudi said Saturday that Yaman Saiful, 31, and Sangkala, 27, lured the guards with alcohol and the promise of a free...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Malaysia demands rules to rein in speculators
Malaysia demands rules to rein in speculators HONG KONG (AFP): Malaysia will not sign a global pact freeing up the financial services sector unless rules are put in place to rein in speculators, Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Residents told to stay indoors as haze worsens
Residents told to stay indoors as haze worsens JAKARTA (JP): The severity of the thick haze has prompted authorities in some provinces to urge people to stay indoors and shorten school hours to prevent exposure to the smoke's perilous effects.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Graduates needed in Irian villages
Graduates needed in Irian villages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Irian Jaya needs 3,590 university graduates to work in 2,260 remote villages across the province, a local government official said.The volunteers will stay in the least developed villages to assist villagers in improving their living...
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Wynne, Mimma fight to qualify in Wismilak tourney
Wynne, Mimma fight to qualify in Wismilak tourney SURABAYA (JP): Indonesia's young hopefuls Wynne Prakusya and Mimma Chernovita still have to fight to qualify for the main draw of the 1997 Wismilak International women's tennis tournament here this week.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
English in schools 'misses mark'
English in schools 'misses mark' JAKARTA (JP): Nicky is now in her final year of senior high school, which means she has been studying English for more than five years.But the 17-year-old giggled nervously when asked: "Do you speak English?""Bahasa Indonesia saja (Let's just speak Indonesian)," she...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Big guns give up after grueling battle
Big guns give up after grueling battleBy Robert Soelistyo MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Despite all their sophisticated technology and machines, many top drivers were no match for nature in the Gudang Garam World Rally Championship here yesterday.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Sanchez Vicario kills Yayuk's Princess bid
Sanchez Vicario kills Yayuk's Princess bid TOKYO (AFP): Arantxa Sanchez Vicario saved seven match points before storming back to beat Yayuk Basuki in the semi-finals of the US$450,000 Princess Cup tennis tournament yesterday.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Malaysia to help Indonesia battle choking fires
Malaysia to help Indonesia battle choking fires KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysia pledged yesterday to send up to 400 firefighters to battle blazes in Indonesia which have shrouded much of Southeast Asia in thick, choking smog.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
World champion Greene wins 100-meter dash
World champion Greene wins 100-meter dash JAKARTA (JP): American world champion Maurice Greene won the men's 100 meters at the Bob Hasan Invitational Meet yesterday at the Senayan Madya Stadium here but failed to break his own world record.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Indonesian crewmen rescued
Indonesian crewmen rescued ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): Nine Indonesian crewmen who survived a shipwreck two weeks ago have been rescued in Philippine seas and military authorities yesterday declared them safe.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Fidel Ramos vows peaceful transfer of power
Fidel Ramos vows peaceful transfer of power GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (Reuter): Philippine President Fidel Ramos said yesterday he would not stand for reelection and pledged a peaceful transfer of power to his successor when his term ends next year.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Li arrives in HK for Bank meet
Li arrives in HK for Bank meet HONG KONG (Reuter): Chinese Premier Li Peng arrived in Hong Kong yesterday for next week's World Bank/International Monetary Fund annual meeting.Li was greeted by Beijing-anointed Hong Kong leader Tung Chee- hwa, Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong Ma...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Indonesia lags behind in mastery of English
Indonesia lags behind in mastery of English JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta looks as good as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Manila as a metropolitan city. It has many high-rise buildings, luxury shopping malls and other modern facilities. But it lags behind in at least one area: mastery of English.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
English test a must for foreign schools
English test a must for foreign schoolsBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Thinking of pursuing a higher degree in an English-speaking country? Better get busy improving not only your academic skills, but also your command of English.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
G-24 blames speculators
G-24 blames speculatorsBy Vincent Lingga HONG KONG (JP): Developing countries called yesterday for international recognition of the role of speculators in setting off the spread of the recent currency crisis from one Southeast Asian country to others in the region.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
New hotel opens for SEA Games
New hotel opens for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated yesterday the five-star Mulia Senayan Hotel which was built in record time for next month's Southeast Asian Games.The US$240 million 40-story hotel has 1,008 rooms. It is situated on Jl. Gelora in the Senayan, South Jakarta.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Wi enjoys fine round at Kuala Lumpur Open
Wi enjoys fine round at Kuala Lumpur Open KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Former American college star Charlie Wi took the third round lead yesterday in the US$300,000 Mild Seven Kuala Lumpur Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Indonesian music artists sing copyrights blues
Indonesian music artists sing copyrights bluesBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): When singer-songwriter Oppie Andaresta composes a soon-to-be hit song, chances are she will not make much of a profit from it.Like other Indonesian songwriters, Oppie usually sells her songs to her recording company for a set...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
'RCTI' awarded as favorite TV station
'RCTI' awarded as favorite TV station JAKARTA (JP): Private TV station RCTI won 15 of the 36 awards at the Panasonic Awards 1997 here on Friday night.Viewers voted RCTI their favorite TV station and Seputar Indonesia their favorite TV show.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Police release detained Australian trade unionists
Police release detained Australian trade unionists JAKARTA (JP): Police released yesterday the two Australian unionists and 10 Indonesians who were detained during the Friday congress of the unrecognized-Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI).
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Dancer Linda Hoemar reaches her star
Dancer Linda Hoemar reaches her starBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The New Yorker, not a magazine given to indiscriminate praise, raved about her.Following a performance, audiences have been known to pass a half hour hollering for an encore.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Tigers vs elephants: New transitions in ASEAN's wake
Tigers vs elephants: New transitions in ASEAN's wake India and South Africa have both taken a keen interest in the developmental experience and economic opportunities of the ASEAN region. Amyn B. Sajoo looks at two critiques of the changes taking place in these two countries.
Sun, 21 Sep 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: Panada Kornet 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:30...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Korean investment in ASEAN is changing
Korean investment in ASEAN is changingBy Park Bun Soon The character of Korean investments in ASEAN countries has been changing gradually. SINGAPORE: Korean companies first came as investors to ASEAN mostly in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Thailand looks askance at Indonesia elephant request
Thailand looks askance at Indonesia elephant request BANGKOK, Thailand (AP): Thailand, buffeted by political and economic crises, has a new worry: someone is trying to steal its elephant-training know-how.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
What computers do to English
What computers do to English JAKARTA (JP): I remember listening to two library science professors one afternoon in 1988 as they discussed whether the correct word form was "on line", "on-line", or "online".
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
How to analyze position and endgame
How to analyze position and endgameBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): As I mentioned in The Jakarta Post chess column last week, the weakness of almost all Indonesian women chess players is the ability to understand and evaluate position, especially in the endgame.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Arranging a film festival can be a scheduling nightmare. Just ask Niniek L. Karim and fellow organizers of the ongoing Jakarta International Women's Film Festival to share their stories of struggle.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
SE Asian artists share their experiences
SE Asian artists share their experiencesBy Ati Nurbaiti MANILA (JP): Artists are often loathe to discuss the thought processes behind their works. So when 35 artists from Southeast Asia gathered recently and shared their thoughts in Manila, insight was gained into the shared experiences and...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Reflecting on rights body's success
Reflecting on rights body's success Hak Asasi Manusia Dalam Persepektif Budaya Indonesia (HumanRights in the Perspective of Indonesian Culture)PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama in cooperation with the NationalCommission on Human Rights and The Asia Foundation, 1997xx and 313 pages JAKARTA (JP): Many people...
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
LIA Foundation expands to teach language of the times
LIA Foundation expands to teach language of the timesBy I. Christianto In tandem with development and the approaching era of globalization and trade liberalization, there is increasing awareness among Indonesians about the importance of English.
Sun, 21 Sep 1997
Towards productive EU-ASEAN dialog
Towards productive EU-ASEAN dialogBy Aurora Ferrari Europe can play a more effective role in its relations with ASEAN. SINGAPORE: The relationship between ASEAN and Europe goes back many years. Indeed, the European Community (EC) became ASEAN's first dialogue partner in 1972.