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Mon, 14 Jul 1997
ASEAN wise in deferring Cambodia's entry
ASEAN wise in deferring Cambodia's entry JAKARTA (JP): On July 24, 1997, Cambodia was to become a member of ASEAN. Just two weeks before that date ASEAN foreign ministers decided to defer Cambodia's membership because the political disputes between the two co-prime ministers and their parties were...
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Two RI titles in Kota Kinibalu
Two RI titles in Kota Kinibalu KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Reuter): Results of the final matches in the Malaysian Open badminton tournament last night:Men's singles5/8-Hermawan Susanto (Indonesia) beat 3/4 Peter Gade Christensen 15-11 15-11Men's doubles1-Ricky Subagja/Rexy Mainaky (Indonesia) beat...
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Five nabbed in drugs haul
Five nabbed in drugs haul JAKARTA (JP): The Police have arrested four men and one woman for illegally possessing and trafficking more than two kilograms of marijuana.A City Police Headquarters source said over the weekend that one of the men had smuggled the 2.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Thousands left homeless
Thousands left homeless BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: Thousands of the city's residents were left homeless Saturday following a fire that swept through several neighborhoods here, Antara reported yesterday.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
'Local tastes' driving influx of foreign hookers
'Local tastes' driving influx of foreign hookers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians' appetite for adventure with foreign prostitutes and the perception that people here are getting richer is supporting the business of providing foreign women for sexual services, a criminologist has said.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
RP central bank to review foreign currency reserves
RP central bank to review foreign currency reserves MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines central bank said yesterday it would review its targets for foreign currency reserves and balance of payments because of the cost of defending the peso since April.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
C. Java to join dance fest
C. Java to join dance fest SEMARANG: The province of Central Java is to represent Indonesia in the World Folk Dance Festival to be held on the Greek island of Lefkada from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, an official said here Friday.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Indonesia wins women's beach volleyball c'ships
Indonesia wins women's beach volleyball c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia won the women's competition in the Jakarta Open Beach Volleyball competition yesterday after defeating a Thai team in the final.Indonesians Timy Yudhani and Etta Kaize beat Thailand's Kamoltip Kulna and Manoon Paengka 12-5 12-8.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Looking at 21st century
Looking at 21st centuryFrom MerdekaIn entering the 21st century, we may encounter many problems. Unity and integrity might take firmer shape, but the reverse could also happen.We have seen symptoms of such a negative phenomenon.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Banjarmasin rioters jailed
Banjarmasin rioters jailed BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: A court convicted two men Saturday for their involvement in the May 23 election riot here, Antara reportedRade'i bin Mutasi, 30, was found guilty of carrying weapons illegally, while Ratiman, 33, who was tried separately, was found guilty of...
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Tulip, a newcomer to the RI computer scene
Tulip, a newcomer to the RI computer scene In conjunction with the appointment of a sole distributor in Indonesia, Tulip Computers invited Hyginus Hardoyo of The Jakarta Post on June 17 to June 20 to have a close look at its modern computer plant in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Coping with the globalization of financial marts
Coping with the globalization of financial martsBy Sahala Sianipar JAKARTA (JP): On May 19, 1997, Southeast Asian central banks joined forces to stabilize Thailand's baht from pressure exerted by currency speculators.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
PAL, WA reach settlement
PAL, WA reach settlement MANILA (AFP): Philippine Airlines (PAL) and World Airways (WA) on Saturday "reached an amicable settlement" over aircraft PAL leased from the U.S. firm, a statement said.Executives from the two companies signed an agreement ending "several days of legal posturing between...
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Editor's holiday
Editor's holiday I refer to my letter titled Bright idea (July 11). It's holiday time in Indonesia. I presume our usual editor is somewhere enjoying a vacation because my jab at environmentalists was deleted from my letter.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Italy routs Indonesia 5-0 in Fed Cup Group 2
Italy routs Indonesia 5-0 in Fed Cup Group 2By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Italy raced to a 5-0 drubbing of Indonesia in the Fed Cup World Group 2 playoff yesterday at the Senayan Tennis Stadium here.In the opening reverse singles match, Italian number one Silvia Farina gave her team an unbeatable...
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Japanese dancers in local production
Japanese dancers in local production JAKARTA (JP): Dancers from Japan and Singapore are scheduled to perform at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta next Saturday with local dancers in a production by the Bimo Wiwohatmo dance group.Bimo was a student of renown choreographer Bagong Kussudiardjo.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
Jakarta Fair breaks visitors, sales records
Jakarta Fair breaks visitors, sales records JAKARTA (JP): The month-long Jakarta Fair closed last night having broken records for the number of visitors and total sales.Total sales reached Rp 181 billion (US$73.87 million) and more than 2.52 million people went to the fair.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997
National Land Agency to be computerized
National Land Agency to be computerized BANDUNG (JP): The National Land Agency (BPN) will computerize its data processing to improve poor service that has often been blamed for disputes over land ownership.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Singapore sets sights on becoming global city of arts
Singapore sets sights on becoming global city of arts Singapore is out to show the world that it boasts more than just shopping centers. The Jakarta Post's reporter T. Sima Gunawan sampled the island state's cultural offerings recently at the invitation of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
French fashion parade keeps reputation afloat
French fashion parade keeps reputation afloatBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): For the last nine months, magazines and newspapers have devoted copious pages to the travails of Le Malaise Francais.That's in reference to the French living in France constantly complaining of their land's economic...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
'Cak Seni Rupa' fuses painting and theater
'Cak Seni Rupa' fuses painting and theaterBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The arena was brightly lit. But the illumination enhancing the Latta Mahosadi Museum's front yard was not from mere lights. Gods, sounds, dance and shrieking color filled the evening with chutzpah -- the Nyoman Erawan...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Nation's coming of age
Nation's coming of age I am writing in reference to the much-awaited event -- the commemoration of 52 years of our Indonesian Republic. History evidences its striding into the 52nd year of independence, but the years taken to commemorate this event have done little to enhance maturity of the...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Press industry faces tough competition
Press industry faces tough competition Profits in the Indonesian press industry in Indonesia are increasing to such an extent that several non-media conglomerates were attracted to muscle their way into it. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters Johannes Simbolon, Christiani A.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
From fighting press to money controlled media today
From fighting press to money controlled media todayBy Christianto Wibisono JAKARTA (JP): The growth of the business, development and industrial press sectors has been a popular discussion topic since the mid-1980s.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
RI teams reach final of beach volleyball
RI teams reach final of beach volleyball JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's three men's teams and two women's teams reached the final round of the Asian Tour Beach Volleyball championships at the Senayan Sport Center yesterday.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Printed media publication and circulation nationwide
Printed media publication and circulation nationwide PROVINCE POPULATION DAILY WEEKLY BI- MONTHLY CIRCU- (1995) WEEKLY LATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Aceh 3,847,583 2 1 -- 1 35,776 North Sumatera 11,114,667 8 4 1 2 475,105 West Sumatera 4,323,170 3 1...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Internet rental service taps into growing need
Internet rental service taps into growing needBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The young woman gleefully tapped away on the keyboard, her eyes dancing in unison to the developments on the screen. "I've got another friend," Tarida shouted over her shoulder to her colleague busy on an adjacent computer.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Beijing and Pyongyang toast their friendly relations
Beijing and Pyongyang toast their friendly relations BEIJING (AP): China and North Korea toasted their longtime alliance with parties marking the 36th anniversary of a treaty between the socialist neighbors, official reports said yesterday.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Fancy-fingered Fariz FM flies back on stage in style
Fancy-fingered Fariz FM flies back on stage in styleBy Achmad Nurhoeri JAKARTA (JP): After trailing through the glittering forest of artificial artists who seem to care more for fame and fortune than for creating art ...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
'In-Dangdut' on TPI
'In-Dangdut' on TPIFrom MerdekaBeing a dangdut-music buff, I never miss a show of In-Dangdut, televised on TPI. It would be nice if the show was more selective about the music it played. Another concern is Peggy Melati hosting the show alone.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Soeharto vows to boost cooperatives
Soeharto vows to boost cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto pledged yesterday to promote cooperatives as one of the main pillars of the country's economy.The President, quoting the Constitution, said the development of cooperatives was absolutely necessary to improve the welfare of the...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
An expert's eye on problems, prospects for domestic politics
An expert's eye on problems, prospects for domestic politics Leadership and Culture in Indonesian PoliticsBy R. William LiddleAllen and Unwin Pty Ltd., NSW, Australia.314 pagesRp 40,000 JAKARTA (JP): R. William Liddle is no stranger to students of Indonesian politics.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
George Lucas' marketing empire strikes back
George Lucas' marketing empire strikes backBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): A funny thing happened on the way to the movie theater. Headed to see Star Wars, we were stopped in our tracks by an elaborate spaceship.Kids stood with glazed eyes around this shopping mall Death Star.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Paragita Choir makes its mark in choral performances
Paragita Choir makes its mark in choral performancesBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): What's a choir? A musical instrument, that's what. Of course it differs from a piano, say, or a violin, tuba, marimba or even a collection of all of them put together.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Not all greener pastures for female overseas workers
Not all greener pastures for female overseas workersBy Becky Mowbray PONOROGO, EAST JAVA (JP): Just about everything except economic opportunity grows in the fertile highlands above Ponorogo's villages.
Sun, 13 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 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
A beef with greasy burgers and chocolate
A beef with greasy burgers and chocolate JAKARTA (JP): I recently took two nephews to one of those hamburger joints in town. Not because I'm the kind of doting uncle who will do anything for the offspring of a collection of sisters and brothers, but because I'd been asked to sort of baby- sit for...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Former foreign workers become village misfits
Former foreign workers become village misfits JAKARTA (JP): Families and village life are likely to change as more women leave for foreign lands in search of work, sociologists say.Many women become more independent, assertive and self- confident after leaving village life behind.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono refused to utter goodbye during his final meeting with the House of Representatives."I prefer saying 'hope to see you again', although I may not enjoy another lively discussion in the House," Moerdiono said in his farewell speech before House...
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
England wins its first ever European Team Championships
England wins its first ever European Team ChampionshipsBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): England for the first time won the 11th European Team Championship which was held at Pula, a well-known resort on the Adriatic Coast, Croatia, in May.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Indonesia trails Italy in Fed Cup tennis tie
Indonesia trails Italy in Fed Cup tennis tieBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young Fed Cup team put up a brave fight yesterday but still lost both singles matches to Italy at Senayan tennis court, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Print media network in Indonesia
Print media network in Indonesia Jawa Pos Newspapers (19): Jawa Pos, Manado Post, Akcaya, Riau Post, Sumatra Expres, Suara Indonesia, Cendrawasih Post, Suara Maluku, Mercusuar, Karya Dharma, Memorandum, Suara Nusa, Manuntung, Independent, Kalteng Pos, Semarak, Merdeka, Media Kita.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
2,000 workers face job threats
2,000 workers face job threats JAKARTA (JP): The Tangerang regency's request that 14 factories relocate has caused concern among 2,000 workers in Batuceper.The workers said they feared for their jobs and would stage a protest if the companies moved without effort from the administration and...
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
Malaysian companies to buy stakes in ailing Thai firms
Malaysian companies to buy stakes in ailing Thai firms BANGKOK (AFP): Two of the 16 ailing Thai finance companies closed by the central bank two weeks ago and ordered to come up with recapitalization plans by yesterday have announced that Malaysian firms will be issued new shares.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
RI to host int'l health conference
RI to host int'l health conference JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi announced yesterday that Indonesia would hold the fourth International Conference on Health Promotion.Sujudi told a news meeting that this would make Indonesia the first developing country to hold the conference.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
IFC backs RI project
IFC backs RI project WASHINGTON (Reuter): The International Finance Corporation, a World Bank unit, said it was backing loans totaling US$35 million to fund expansion plans by Indonesian metals firm PT Alumindo Light Metal Industries.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
Young golfer wins Tugu Pratama title
Young golfer wins Tugu Pratama title JAKARTA (JP): Young golfer Indra Hermawan's win in the Tugu Pratama Junior title yesterday has boosted his morale for his next challenge, the World Junior Championships in San Diego, U.S.A.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
Fake ABRI officer arrested
Fake ABRI officer arrested JAKARTA (JP): A man was arrested Thursday for posing as a navy captain on Jl. Dewi Sartika, Cililitan, East Jakarta.He could not show any identification and was not wearing a proper uniform, City Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. D.J. Nachrowi said Thursday.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
Soewardi under fire over Timor car orders
Soewardi under fire over Timor car orders SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Governor Soewardi's plan to buy 105 Timor cars for senior officials and regents came under fire yesterday from provincial councilors and the public.
Sat, 12 Jul 1997
Sinar Mas unit to expand in regional marts
Sinar Mas unit to expand in regional marts SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's Asia Food & Properties Ltd (AFP) plans to expand its regional food and agriculture units further, officials said yesterday.Director and chief financial officer Willie Sia said AFP's takeover this year of failed Singapore...