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Mon, 15 Sep 1997
Sutiyoso pledges not to disappoint Jakartans
Sutiyoso pledges not to disappoint Jakartans SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso, who will be installed as the new City Governor next month, has pledged not to disappoint Jakartans.
Mon, 15 Sep 1997
Pupil held for stabbing school mate
Pupil held for stabbing school mate JAKARTA (JP): An elementary student has been arrested in South Jakarta for allegedly stabbing a junior high school student in the chest after an argument between the two, police said.
Mon, 15 Sep 1997
Pulogebang project delayed indefinitely
Pulogebang project delayed indefinitely JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a modern bus terminal in Pulogebang, East Jakarta, which was previously scheduled to start in July, has been postponed indefinitely due to financial problems, a city official said.
Mon, 15 Sep 1997
Evicted Depok people occupy House compound
Evicted Depok people occupy House compound JAKARTA (JP): More than 70 residents of Pancoran Mas, Depok, who were recently expelled after occupying the National Commission on Human Rights office, took up position Saturday at the House of Representatives compound.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Modern housemaid
Modern housemaid In a country where mass media pinpoints the wide gap between rich and poor, or the haves and have nots, I would like to cite the true story of a modern maid.Yeyen (not her real name) commutes by bus from Tangerang to Jakarta, where she works as a maid.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
English-version 'Wayang' loses something in translation
English-version 'Wayang' loses something in translationBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The sight, even viewed closely, was familiar.Two pesinden (singers of traditional Javanese songs), sitting demurely in their red kebaya, let out a melancholy lament as their male peers scaled the delicate...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
KL seeks foreign help to combat haze
KL seeks foreign help to combat haze KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has turned for help to France and Canada to combat the haze pollution hanging over the country, reports said yesterday.Science, Technology and Environment Minister Law Hieng Ding said officials from the two embassies were helping the...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
New bug takes a fancy to pricey gourmet cuisine
New bug takes a fancy to pricey gourmet cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Just read in The Economist that there's a new bug doing the rounds on this sphere we call earth. Perhaps "new" isn't exactly the way to describe it -- after all, it may've been busy since time began but only now have come to the...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Good times are long past for the Djakarta Theater
Good times are long past for the Djakarta TheaterBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): People say 21 -- as in the chain of movie theaters Group 21 -- when they talk about going to the movies today.The Djakarta Theater, in a prime location on bustling Jl.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Young Indian duo set for Ericsson Masters match
Young Indian duo set for Ericsson Masters matchBy Bobby Allen Wilson BINTAN, Riau (JP): The young Indian duo of Arjun Atwal and Jeev Milkan Singh set up their final day pairing for the Asia Pacific Ericsson Masters after finishing the third round on top of the leaderboard.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
How to make museums more attractive
How to make museums more attractiveBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The city's museums are poor. The problem has nothing to do with the value of artifacts they store, but the poor quality of displays, poor funding and poor human resources.And, above all, poor public interest.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Whatever happened to Eddy Silitonga, whose songs were on everybody's lips in the 1970s?"I am still in pop music," the North Sumatra native told The Jakarta Post recently at a Batak wedding reception.He has now turned his attention to promoting the government's development programs.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
RI women chess players fail to take GM norm
RI women chess players fail to take GM normBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): None of Indonesia's three best women chess players made the Women's Grandmaster (WGM) norm at the STAHL Women's Grandmaster Chess Tournament at Wisma Catur Frederick Sumanti.Maria Lucia, Upi D.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Old polemics die hard in Indonesian literary circles
Old polemics die hard in Indonesian literary circles Polemik Hadiah Magsaysay (Polemics on the Magsaysay Award)Editor: A.S. LaksanaForeword: Nirwan DewantoInstitute of the Study on Information Flow (ISAI) and the Cultural Work Network (JKB), Jakarta, May 1997xiv and 241 pagesRp 17,500.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Workers' lot gets stage treatment
Workers' lot gets stage treatment JAKARTA (JP): A lot of work and some play. A combination of these two elements makes Teater Abu, most of whose members are factory workers.Teater Abu performed Mesin Baru (New Machine), their seventh production, at Bengkel Teater Rendra in Cipayung, West Java, last...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Money talks is anthem for today's young professionals
Money talks is anthem for today's young professionals JAKARTA (JP): Nobody knows who posted the sticker on the front of the bus plying the Kampung Rambutan-Grogol route. But its message -- Better to Be Rich than Poor and Ailing -- may be the anthem for today's young professionals.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Rethinking the IMS-Growth Triangle
Rethinking the IMS-Growth TriangleBy Linda Low The IMS Growth Triangle has unique potentials and advantages. SINGAPORE: Mooted in 1989, the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle (IMS-GT), formerly dubbed Sijori (Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands) was the first subregional growth triangle in ASEAN.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): Retno Poernomoningsih Djamaludin, wife of Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo, died at the Cikini public hospital yesterday. She was 63.Relatives at the minister's residence, in the high-ranking government officials complex in Kuningan, South Jakarta, said Retno...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Fashion of haute couture -- an escape from reality
Fashion of haute couture -- an escape from realityText by Dini S. Djalal and photos by P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): Christian Dior, the late French designer who spent the 1950s whittling a million socialite waists into his hourglass New Look, once said, "Fashion comes from a dream, and the dream is an...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Small movie theaters struggle in Jakarta
Small movie theaters struggle in Jakarta In a city where entertainments are countless, movie theaters seem to remain the main option for weekend leisure activities. The Jakarta Post reporters Budiman Moerdijat, Devi M.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Is home entertainment gaining ground over movie theaters?
Is home entertainment gaining ground over movie theaters? JAKARTA (JP): In a bleak survival of the fittest scenario bandied about by fearful movie theater owners, home entertainment will mean bankruptcy for all but the most competitive.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Stone quarriers dig their business in heat and dust
Stone quarriers dig their business in heat and dustBy Tarko Sudiarno and Ronaldo al Hakim MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The clang of iron banging against stone sets a monotonous, discordant beat. A little further off, men use hoes and crowbars to excavate a plot of land.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Victoria's secret of steak and crepe
Victoria's secret of steak and crepe JAKARTA (JP): Just as ice-cream adds an edge to desserts, a fine sauce and thoughtful presentation makes steak mouthwateringly good.Victoria's Char-grill Steakhouse and Cafe trains it's staff with well-known chefs, and offers quality customer service that...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Low-class movie theaters cling to existence
Low-class movie theaters cling to existenceBy Edith Hartanto JAKARTA (JP): The movie posters jump out at passersby with seductive images of tangled bodies and exposed flesh.Provocative film titles -- spiced with adjectives like wanton, lust and insatiable -- also lure with promises of a steamy...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Indonesia gets the hard sell in upcoming tourism mart
Indonesia gets the hard sell in upcoming tourism martBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Bali and Indonesia are one and the same to many foreigners, but the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board is trying to bring name recognition to the rest of the archipelago.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Darga put RI artists on global map
Darga put RI artists on global mapBy Jean Couteau JAKARTA (JP): When art connoisseurs visit Bali, what they are normally looking for are old traditional Kamasan paintings or works of modern Indonesian masters, both of which they can find in the main galleries of the island.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Electronic toys now child's play in major cities
Electronic toys now child's play in major citiesBy Sona Vora Blessing JAKARTA (JP): It is a sunny Tuesday afternoon. A toy store located in an upmarket North Jakarta mall is deserted, quite unlike itself on weekends and most evenings.
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Cinema theaters encounter challenges
Cinema theaters encounter challengesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Movie theater owners are worried as the final curtain falls for many of their colleagues.The problem is dwindling audiences. Some lay blame squarely with alleged monopolistic practices of a nationwide film distributor and cinema...
Sun, 14 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 Creative Program: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:30...
Sun, 14 Sep 1997
Palmist rewrites fate by sleight of hand
Palmist rewrites fate by sleight of handBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): For some people, fame and fortune lies in their hands. Literally.While many consider palmistry -- the practice of reading a person's character or future from the lines on the palms -- little more than a pseudoscience, others trust...
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Soeharto asks Latief to socialize new labor law
Soeharto asks Latief to socialize new labor law JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto ordered Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday to take steps to familiarize the public with the newly endorsed manpower bill before it goes into effect next year.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Economist predicts lower growth, higher inflation
Economist predicts lower growth, higher inflation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will see lower economic growth and higher inflation this year and the next due to the currency turmoil and the prolonged dry season, economist Mari E. Pangestu said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Diana had gracious character
Diana had gracious character On Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, two friends and I, out of deep respect for the late Princess of Wales, visited the British embassy to sign the condolence book made available for the public.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Rubber prices fall in KL, stable in Jakarta
Rubber prices fall in KL, stable in Jakarta KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Regional competition and a lack of foreign interest drove Malaysian rubber prices to a lower close this week, traders said yesterday.The Malaysian Rubber Exchange and Licensing Board quoted the benchmark RSS1 buyer for October at...
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Two die in Bogor van crash
Two die in Bogor van crash JAKARTA (JP): A Bogor inner-city minivan driver and a passenger died when their vehicle rolled into a 15-meter-deep ravine in Buntar River near Jl. Raya Tajur on Thursday night.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Hun Sen warns UN about Ranariddh
Hun Sen warns UN about Ranariddh PHNOM PENH (AFP): Cambodian strongman Hun Sen warned the United Nations yesterday against letting deposed co-premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh attend the UN General Assembly and defended a cabinet reshuffle which ousted the prince's supporters.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Int'l women's film festival to be held
Int'l women's film festival to be held JAKARTA (JP): A four-day International Women's Film Festival will be staged in Jakarta with the first screening to be held on Sept. 20.The 34 films will be shown at several places, including the Erasmus Huis, the Australian Embassy and the Ministry of Home...
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Cloud seeding to start in several provinces
Cloud seeding to start in several provinces JAKARTA (JP): The government will begin cloud seeding next week in an attempt to allay the worsening smoke haze enveloping Jambi, Riau and West Sumatra, State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Van Dijk reaches semis with another upset
Van Dijk reaches semis with another upset ORANGE, California (Reuter): For the second consecutive day Dutchman Jeroen van Dijk upset one of the world's top 10 players at the U.S. Open Badminton Championships.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
SEA Games torch to be lit at ASEAN office
SEA Games torch to be lit at ASEAN office JAKARTA (JP): Financial problems have forced the 19th SEA Games organizing committee to move the official torch lighting ceremony from Borobudur temple in Central Java to Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Ex-general places trust in civilians
Ex-general places trust in civilians JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) most senior figure, Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution, dismissed speculation yesterday that civilians lacked the necessary skills and abilities associated with becoming presidency.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
New governor told to be consistent in city planning
New governor told to be consistent in city planning JAKARTA (JP): Experts have urged Jakarta's new governor -- who is scheduled to assume office next month -- to be consistent when implementing the city plan in a bid to prevent further overlapping in developments.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Constantin Drakakis
Constantin DrakakisCorrection: In our caption yesterday, we incorrectly named Greece's ambassador as Constantin Dukakis. He is Constantin Drakakis, Greece's first ambassador to Indonesia. He presented his credentials to President Soeharto at Merdeka Palace yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Megawati visits fire victims
Megawati visits fire victims JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, daughter of the country's first president Sukarno and former chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party, gave donations to fire victims in western Pademangan, North Jakarta, yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Toyota prices set to rise
Toyota prices set to rise BANGKOK: The recent devaluation of the baht has forced Toyota to lift prices of its cars in Thailand.The company is planning a price hike of 3 percent for completely knocked-down cars and 6 percent for completely built- up cars.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Indonesia developing 'telemedicine'
Indonesia developing 'telemedicine' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is developing a telecommunications network to enable doctors in remote areas to conduct surgery under the guidance of specialists in Jakarta, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Honda strikes Accord with new U.S.-built car
Honda strikes Accord with new U.S.-built carBy Alastair Doak HONDA importer, PT Imora Motors, is turning its back on Japan and will instead import the American version of the sixth generation Accord.The American model, which is wider and bigger-looking than the Japanese car, is seen as a more...
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Marubeni enters Manila
Marubeni enters Manila TOKYO (AFP): Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. is considering entering the banking business in the Philippines by setting up a savings and loan association in a joint venture with a local conglomerate next month, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Garuda changes routes to better efficiency
Garuda changes routes to better efficiency JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has restructured its international and domestic flight routes for the winter season (October-March) in a bid to improve its efficiency and service.
Sat, 13 Sep 1997
Next VP civilian or military?
Next VP civilian or military?Amir Santoso JAKARTA (JP): The statement that Juwono Sudarsono, deputy governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), made to the effect that civilians will not have the capability to serve as Indonesian's president for at least another five years has become...