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Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Two vying for top ASEAN post
Two vying for top ASEAN post KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Filipino and Malaysian are vying to become the next secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia's national news agency reported yesterday.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
New councilors members elect factions chairmen
New councilors members elect factions chairmen JAKARTA (JP): New city council members serving the 1997-2002 office term have elected the factions' chairmen after their installation last Friday.Golkar elected M.U.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
South Sulawesi ferry sinks, 13 people dead
South Sulawesi ferry sinks, 13 people dead PANGKEP, South Sulawesi (JP): A ferry carrying twice its maximum passenger load sunk yesterday morning killing at least 13 people, including a four-year-old child.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
A land that time forgot?
A land that time forgot? Some two years ago, a well-known local supermarket chain marketed a 31-volume American encyclopedia/dictionary set through its stores around Jakarta. Customers were offered easy payment terms, including getting the first book free with purchases of other items.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Plane crash toll up to 30, black box not found
Plane crash toll up to 30, black box not found JAKARTA (JP): As search teams continued looking for the black box of the Sempati Air airplane which crashed Thursday, another passenger on the ill-fated flight died in Bandung yesterday.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
House of Representatives told to ignore weakened PDI
House of Representatives told to ignore weakened PDI JAKARTA (JP): The weakened Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction should not be a factor in the House of Representatives' internal rules amendment, experts said over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
New legislative council
New legislative councilFrom Pikiran RakyatOn July 11 newly elected members of the Legislative Council and City Council throughout the West Java province were installed and took the oath according to their respective creeds, for the 1997-2002 term.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
$100m pipeline network
$100m pipeline network JAKARTA (JP): PT. Manggala Wibawa will build a $100 million pipeline network to speed up fuel distribution from state-owned oil company Pertamina's refinery in Balikpapan to Samarinda in East Kalimantan, Antara reported over the weekend.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
KL firm forms RI venture
KL firm forms RI venture KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Malaysian cement and timber firm Tengggara Capital Bhd has signed a joint-venture agreement with P.T. Samana Citra Agung to undertake a US$450 million cement plant project in Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Jamz, Jl.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Smoking causes impotence
Smoking causes impotence JAKARTA (JP): An Australian health expert warned Saturday that smoking and drinking alcohol may lead to impotence and premature ejaculation.Antara quoted Jack Vaisman of Sydney as saying during a break in a seminar on new treatment for impotence and premature ejaculation,...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
ICMI 'not to seek' cabinet positions
ICMI 'not to seek' cabinet positions SURABAYA (JP): An executive of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) said here Saturday the organization, known for its political clout, would not seek any cabinet positions.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Expert criticizes redeliberation of broadcasting bill
Expert criticizes redeliberation of broadcasting bill JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri said Saturday there was insufficient legal basis for the government to demand a second deliberation of the broadcasting bill.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Traveler seeks funds for book
Traveler seeks funds for bookBy Ahmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): A 55-year-old paralyzed man, who traveled around the country in the late 1980s, is seeking donations to finance the publication of his travel book.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
20 soldiers arrested in military raids
20 soldiers arrested in military raids JAKARTA (JP): At least twenty soldiers were arrested during military raids on red-light districts over the weekend.Jakarta Military Garrison Commander Brig. Gen. Yudomo SHD said Saturday that two hand guns were seized from two soldiers because they could not...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Hooligans
Hooligans What can be done to stop noisy hooliganism at night? I have recently moved to Jl. Percetakan Negara IIA, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. Every evening from about 8 p.m, a group of youths meet half way up the road. The noise they make until about 4.30 a.m.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
The changing role of the police
The changing role of the policeBy Anton Tabah JAKARTA (JP): The role of members of society as both subjects and objects cannot be separated. The police was born due to the existence of the society, but society also needs the presence of police to maintain security and order.
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Austria's Elin set to expand in RI
Austria's Elin set to expand in RI PAITON, East Java (JP): Austrian power plant equipment maker Elin Energieversorgung GmbH will open several manufacturing plants in Indonesia.Elin's Southeast Asia account manager, Rudolf Kirchmayer, said over the weekend the company would set up a joint venture...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Many state junior high schools desks left vacant
Many state junior high schools desks left vacant JAKARTA (JP): Some state junior high schools in Jakarta have decided not to fill some of their places despite being oversubscribed.The chief of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Sri Sudono Soemarto, said over the weekend...
Mon, 21 Jul 1997
Soares elected as Timor House speaker
Soares elected as Timor House speaker DILI, East Timor: Armindo Soares was elected Saturday as speaker of the East Timor provincial legislature replacing Antonio Freitas Parada."We will try to improve on the good work of the 1992-1997 provincial legislature (DPRD)," the new speaker was quoted as...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Tailor says his craft will never go out of style
Tailor says his craft will never go out of styleBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Just eight or even three hours for a new tailored suit? No joke, according to some tailors in the capital.Despite all the gloomy predictions, the garment and ready-to- wear apparel sectors are unlikely to sound the...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Child models live out their parents' dreams
Child models live out their parents' dreamsBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): The voice of little French singer Jordy erupted in the mirror-walled studio of OQ Modeling School, where aspiring young models were learning to work the catwalk.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Tailors survive tough competition
Tailors survive tough competition The ready-to-wear clothing business is flourishing. Name any item, be it mass produced or an exclusive houte couture, it is available. Despite this, tailors manage to survive and prosper. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters, Prapti Widinugraheni, I.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Singapore warns of Spratlys' effect
Singapore warns of Spratlys' effect SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Foreign Minister Shanmugam Jayakumar warned yesterday that the dispute over the Spratly islands in the South China Sea could wreck navigational freedom and affect the global community.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
A scramble for energy resources?
A scramble for energy resources? Asia's Deadly Triangle: How Arms, Energy and Growth Threaten to Destabilize Asia PacificBy Kent E. CalderNicholas Brealey Publishing, London, 1996,253 pages SINGAPORE: In a recently published book, Asia's Deadly Triangle, Princeton University's Kent Calder has...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Indonesian elite build their own palaces
Indonesian elite build their own palaces JAKARTA (JP): The lucky inheritors of Indonesia's post- independence development riches are fitting nicely into the trend to "import everything". The insatiable craving for Western status symbols adds yet another feather to the cap of luxury goods importers.
Sun, 20 Jul 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 123 8:00 TV Series: Brudy and Family 8:30 Performances: Warna Warni 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Cooking Program: Masakan Indonesia 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music:...
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
What RI stability means to the ASEAN region
What RI stability means to the ASEAN regionBy Daljit Singh SINGAPORE: Indonesian stability has been such an accepted phenomenon in the past 30 years that it has come to be taken for granted. It is, however, crucial to the region and to ASEAN.After the abortive pro-communist coup of Sept.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
The show must go on for the 'rocked' group Slank
The show must go on for the 'rocked' group SlankBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): The show must go on. Easy to say when everything goes exactly as planned. But easy times never last, especially in the capricious world of Indonesian show business where only the strong can survive.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
'Dangdut' music gala awards night glitters
'Dangdut' music gala awards night glittersBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): "Dangdut is not a poor business," quipped dangdut sage Jaja Miharja. If you were at the Senayan Sports Center last Thursday night, you knew it was no lie.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Surly Secretaries, Poor English
Surly Secretaries, Poor English Reading the article titled Surly Secretaries, English Lesson in The Jakarta Post (Sunday, June 29), I could not help laughing. I agree with what Suwara Sari wrote. It is true that most secretaries in our country are surly. Aren't they professionals? Some of them are.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Sitor expresses thoughts with relish
Sitor expresses thoughts with relishBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Sitor Situmorang, one of Indonesia's most famous poets, spoke about all the places he has lived in. Los Angeles, New York, The Hague, Islamabad, Paris.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Bangladesh, India meet on sharing common rivers
Bangladesh, India meet on sharing common rivers DHAKA (Reuter): Water resources ministers of Bangladesh and India yesterday resumed talks on cooperation in the use of the waters of their common rivers for the first time in seven years, meeting sources said.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Women's soccer team prepares for the Games
Women's soccer team prepares for the Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian wrestlers, soccer players and softballers will compete overseas in preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here in October.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Local shuttlers dominate Indonesian Open c'ship
Local shuttlers dominate Indonesian Open c'ship SURAKARTA, Central Java (AFP): The home team's singles shuttlers yesterday cleared the way for an all-Indonesian final in the Indonesian Open badminton championship by making short work of their South Korean and Malaysian opponents.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Defiant Hun Sen rejects ASEAN peace plan
Defiant Hun Sen rejects ASEAN peace plan PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP): A peace mission to Cambodia failed yesterday when defiant Hun Sen flatly rejected outside mediation, and the country's exiled prince warned that a full-blown civil war could break out.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
HK deportation law comes under fire from youngsters
HK deportation law comes under fire from youngstersBy Carrie Lee HONG KONG (Reuter): "I won't go even if they kill me," said five-year-old Ng Sze-man, who sneaked into Hong Kong together with her mother a year ago."I want to stay," she said.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Gunadarma University backs World Cities Chess c'ships
Gunadarma University backs World Cities Chess c'shipsBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): For the umpteenth time Gunadarma University has organized a big chess tournament in Indonesia.This time it was the sensational World Invitational Cities Chess Championship -- the first such tournament ever.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Ho Chi Minh City tries to reduce red tape
Ho Chi Minh City tries to reduce red tapeBy Tran Khanh SINGAPORE: Since 1992, the Vietnamese government has been making efforts to reform its inefficient and over-staffed bureaucracy. But five years later, both Vietnamese and foreigners living in the country continue to be weary of the red tape.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
All dressed up and plenty to go on
All dressed up and plenty to go on JAKARTA (JP): Clothes make the man and woman, to paraphrase the famous saying, and the tailor's job is to produce apparel which fits their clients' needs for whatever occasion.
Sun, 20 Jul 1997
Are we a land of smiles or scowls?
Are we a land of smiles or scowls? JAKARTA (JP): Overheard in a lady's restroom, in a workplace, early Monday morning: "Did you see Donna strutting around in her pants? What a sight! Did she really think she looked good in that get-up?"A dining hall at lunch time, the same workplace, the same...
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Bank employee, housewife arrested in Rp 1.5b scam
Bank employee, housewife arrested in Rp 1.5b scam JAKARTA (JP): A state-owned bank in Central Jakarta was hit by bogus transfer orders with a combined value of Rp 1.5 billion (US$612,244) issued between 1993 and 1995, a police officer said yesterday.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Road to Avonlea 3:10 Teenagers' Program: Vokal Grup SMU 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:25 Variety Show: Country Tracks 5:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 5:55 Music 6:00 News:...
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Student denies role in fatal beating
Student denies role in fatal beating JAKARTA (JP): A senior high school student denied in court yesterday that he beat another student during an interschool brawl in Central Jakarta last December.Mahesa Chandra Tambunan, 18, who is being tried with six other students, objected to a statement by a...
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Albright to visit Singapore
Albright to visit Singapore SINGAPORE (DPA): U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright plans to visit Singapore July 29 to July 30 to review her country's relations with the island nation, an American embassy official said yesterday.Albright's trip marks the first visit of a U.S.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Try wants top graduates to join civil service
Try wants top graduates to join civil service JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno expressed concern yesterday that too few of the country's best graduates were entering the civil service, preferring instead to join the private sector.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
SEA Games merchandising expected to rise Rp 500m
SEA Games merchandising expected to rise Rp 500m JAKARTA (JP): Merchandising for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is expected to collect Rp 500 million (US$204,082) in three months but the Games consortium is not optimistic about sales.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Bank of Korea pumps $550m into market
Bank of Korea pumps $550m into market SEOUL (AFP): The central bank said yesterday it had pumped another 490 billion won (US$550 million) into South Korea's financial system to ease a liquidity squeeze caused by Kia Group's woes.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
KL relaxes property rules
KL relaxes property rules KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Acting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday the government would rules over property buyers to allow foreign investors to purchase office and shopping complexes.
Sat, 19 Jul 1997
Timor Putra ceases imports
Timor Putra ceases imports JAKARTA: Indonesia's national carmaker, PT Timor Putra National, has almost ended imports of finished cars duty free from South Korea.The company will now concentrate on building its own cars.