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Mon, 26 May 1997
Top list of illegal workers
Top list of illegal workers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Singaporeans topped the list of illegal professional and skilled workers in Malaysia last year, accounting for more than 50 percent, it was reported here Saturday.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Spatial plan amendment debated
Spatial plan amendment debated JAKARTA (JP): Sociologist Sardjono Jatiman said changes to the urban spatial plan was acceptable as long as there was legal certainty to protect people."People living in a big city like Jakarta are aware that they should adapt to any possible changes in the spatial...
Mon, 26 May 1997
RI grooming 1,017 athletes for SEA Games
RI grooming 1,017 athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The 19th SEA Games centralized training is grooming 1,017 athletes for the biennial event in October.Training chairman Togi M. Hutagaol said before the athletes, National Sports Council officials, representatives of the Games consortium and...
Mon, 26 May 1997
People grow more critical of government and its policies
People grow more critical of government and its policiesPeople grow more critical of the govtBy Tedy Novan & Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Islamic University of Indonesia's legal and political expert, Moh. Mahfud MD, has been studying people's struggle to attain justice.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Drug smugglers deported
Drug smugglers deported DENPASAR: An American and his Thai girlfriend suspected of smuggling drugs into Bali last week were deported to Guam Saturday, police said yesterday.Bali police chief Col. Surya Dharma Lubis said Saturday that American Michael Miller, 48, and Thai Inthiharn Jaranya, 20,...
Mon, 26 May 1997
A nation in transition
A nation in transition Aside from toward the parties competing in the general election, our attention has been focused on the government.The government plays a central role in the management of our political life and has control over every function in the general election process, up to the...
Mon, 26 May 1997
Bali's star-rated hotels see fewer guests
Bali's star-rated hotels see fewer guestsBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): There were fewer luxury hotel guests in Bali during the 27-day election campaign, which ended Friday, local hoteliers said Saturday.ITT Sheraton's director of sales and marketing James L.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Election exodus to West, Central Java starts
Election exodus to West, Central Java starts JAKARTA (JP): Vendors, housemaids and other Jakartans flocked to intercity bus terminals and train stations during the weekend to reach home in time for the May 29 election.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Vectra 500: An ideal solution for small businesses
Vectra 500: An ideal solution for small businessesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): In this country, small-scale business owners have reason to envy their North American counterparts. In the United States, small businesses have long been recognized as the engine of economic growth.
Mon, 26 May 1997
The Golput phenomenon
The Golput phenomenon When Megawati Soekarnoputri announced last week her intention not to vote in the May 29 general election, it was very much what everyone had expected. After all, she has been excluded from the election system that does not recognize her as the leader of the Indonesian...
Mon, 26 May 1997
Kept in the dark
Kept in the darkFrom NeracaThe April disruption of rail services was unexpected. The electricity on the Jakarta-Bogor electric train was suddenly cut off, affecting the line between the Pasar Minggu station and Tanjung Barat.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Megawati's decision not to vote causes controversy
Megawati's decision not to vote causes controversy JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision not to vote in the general election sparked mixed reactions from an intellectual, religious leader and army general Saturday.
Mon, 26 May 1997
Entrepreneur helps the unemployed get ahead
Entrepreneur helps the unemployed get ahead JAKARTA (JP): A young Moslem entrepreneur pledged to increase the amount of credit he extends to unemployed people in a southern Jakarta subdistrict.Tasman, the manager of Baitul Mall Wattamwil, or Balai Usaha Mandiri Terpadu (Integrated Self-help...
Sun, 25 May 1997
MegaNet, Telkomsel combine services
MegaNet, Telkomsel combine services The marriage between the GSM cellular phone and Internet electronic-mail technology is something that many time-crunching, information-thirsty individuals will cheer.Over the world, one can see the areas of GSM mobile communications and the Internet merge.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Tips for those wanting to try the Internet
Tips for those wanting to try the Internet JAKARTA (JP): You have heard a lot in praise of the Internet: it is fun, it allows people all over the world to communicate easily and it provides you with all kinds of information. You are interested but you don't know where to begin.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Rendra sticks to principles in twilight years
Rendra sticks to principles in twilight yearsBy K. Basrie CIPAYUNG JAYA, West Java (JP): W.S. Rendra, long hailed as the godfather of Indonesia's poets and playwrights, is not cut from the same cloth as those noted artists who seek to parlay their popularity into a political career.
Sun, 25 May 1997
'Dangdut' dances onto the political stage
'Dangdut' dances onto the political stage JAKARTA (JP): Someone should go on a globe-trotting safari to see if there is anywhere else in the world where music is politically more powerful than dangdut is in Indonesia.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Tough measures for criminals
Tough measures for criminalsFrom NeracaViolent robberies have been on the increase recently, particularly in the developing areas like Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi. The robbers, usually in groups of three to eight, do not hesitate to resort to violence whenever their victims resist.
Sun, 25 May 1997
NU members incited to violence: Gus Dur
NU members incited to violence: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, the chairman of the 30 million-strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization, said yesterday his members had been repeatedly provoked to get involved in election campaign riots.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Reflections on Indonesia's general election
Reflections on Indonesia's general election Menggugat Pemilu (Questioning the General Election) Parulian Donald S. (Introduction by Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan) Pustaka Sinar Harapan, Jakarta, 1997 XIV and 140 pp Rp 7,900 JAKARTA (JP): The book, despite its title, does not ask readers to boycott the...
Sun, 25 May 1997
Moelyono's art invites dialog on social issues
Moelyono's art invites dialog on social issuesBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): One hundred and fifty yellow coconuts piled in five neat heaps on the floor of the Bentang Gallery form an elongated square. A plastic straw pokes out of an opening in one coconut on the lower rung.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Equestrian league may boost RI riders' skills
Equestrian league may boost RI riders' skills JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Equestrian Association expects the first Southeast Asian Jumping Event League this year will improve skills of regional riders, including those from Indonesia in their quest to qualify for the Olympics.
Sun, 25 May 1997
AB Three thrills teen crowd in concert at Fashion Cafe
AB Three thrills teen crowd in concert at Fashion CafeBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): They are young, beautiful, energetic and entertaining. They are AB Three, one of Indonesia's most talented groups.The three young women once again proved they are among the country's best entertainers in a concert at...
Sun, 25 May 1997
Looking for riots in all the wrong places
Looking for riots in all the wrong placesBy Dini S. Djalal PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): The street was peaceful. Uniformed schoolgirls in jilbab (Moslem headdress) giggled as they drank green soda from a street vendor. A man cycled past, balancing a pile of tin boxes on his bicycle.
Sun, 25 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. 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 Variety Show: Disekitar Kita 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:30 People and...
Sun, 25 May 1997
Glerum popularized Indonesia paintings
Glerum popularized Indonesia paintingsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Since 1994, Southeast Asian art was primarily auctioned by Christie's in Singapore. Last year, Sotheby's followed suit and held their first auction of Southeast Asian paintings in Singapore.
Sun, 25 May 1997
China predicts win over RI in Sudirman Cup
China predicts win over RI in Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): China predicted its victory over Indonesia at the Sudirman Cup semifinals Friday, coach Liu Yongbo said in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday."We didn't pick our rivals in the semifinals.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Leather puppets are lifeblood of Javanese village
Leather puppets are lifeblood of Javanese villageText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): The dawning of the modern age of glitzy consumer goods has not diminished the importance of leather puppets (wayang kulit) as symbols of life for the Javanese.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Early marriage proposed
Early marriage proposed KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A prominent opposition Moslem leader has proposed "early marriage" and a reduced dowry to curb promiscuity and negative socializing which Islam forbids, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Internet users still find service glitches
Internet users still find service glitches JAKARTA (JP): The popularity of the Internet in Indonesia has stamped it as a new urban phenomenon in the country's major cities.Some subscribe to support their work or education, and others use it just for fun.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Internet fever grips Indonesian cities
Internet fever grips Indonesian cities The Internet has become a staple of urban living in Indonesia's major cities since its introduction in late 1994. Despite its popularity among those on the information superhighway loop, the number of actual users among Indonesia's 200 million population is...
Sun, 25 May 1997
A cup of Javanese coffee from the good all days
A cup of Javanese coffee from the good all daysBy Sie Yoe Lien BANDUNG (JP): One of Indonesia's finest coffee stores is nestled in downtown Bandung on a noisy, haphazard street lined with stores full of new and not-so-new electronic goods and automotive spare parts.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Dozens of skeletons found in Banjarmasin burnt mall
Dozens of skeletons found in Banjarmasin burnt mall JAKARTA (JP): Police said yesterday that fire fighters had found dozens of skeletons inside the Mitra Plaza shopping center in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, that was burnt down in riot Friday.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Remember Ira Maya Sopha, once a popular actress who gained fame after starring in the Indonesian version of Cinderella in the 1980s?Ira had a terrifying ordeal last Sunday. But, like the character she is most associated with, she displayed her resourcefulness in overcoming adversity.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Teguh Karya returns to motherhood theme in TV film
Teguh Karya returns to motherhood theme in TV filmBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Motherhood appears to be Teguh Karya's fascination. A glance at the 61-year-old filmmaker's distinguished career reveals it as a central theme in several of his movies.
Sun, 25 May 1997
Meeting focuses on importance of textile trade liberalization
Meeting focuses on importance of textile trade liberalization The International Apparel Federation held its 13th convention in Hong Kong on May 12 and May 13. The Jakarta Post's reporter, Rita A. Widiadana, attended the two-day event at the invitation of the organization's president.
Sun, 25 May 1997
'Tempo' editorial spirit survives on censor-free Internet
'Tempo' editorial spirit survives on censor-free Internet JAKARTA (JP): Sacred writs of the Internet are that it is free and uncensored. There currently exists no effective means of suppressing information on the system.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 23, 1997: --------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 35,000 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0...
Sat, 24 May 1997
PowerGen to enter RI
PowerGen to enter RI LONDON (Reuter): British electricity generator PowerGen Plc [PWG.L] said on Thursday it agreed to take significant stakes in two independent power projects planned in Indonesia and Thailand.The projects, which will cost 1.27 billion pounds ($2.
Sat, 24 May 1997
City forms team to evaluate alcohol laws
City forms team to evaluate alcohol laws JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has set up a team to work out the city's response to the presidential decree and related ministerial instructions on the supervision and control of alcoholic beverages.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Dywidag wins Asian deals
Dywidag wins Asian deals MUNICH, Germany (Reuter): German construction group Dyckerhoff & Widmann AG said yesterday it won two Asian contracts with a total value of 280 million marks (US$165.7 million).
Sat, 24 May 1997
Mitsubishi's Asian wagon
Mitsubishi's Asian wagon TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said yesterday it would produce and sell a family wagon model in Taiwan towards the end of this year, with successive launches in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Art for social criticism benaficial, not destructive
Art for social criticism benaficial, not destructive YOGYAKARTA (JP): When most people are unable to speak their mind about the sociopolitical situation, artists express their feelings through their work.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Plea for peace
Plea for peace On the night of Sunday, May 18, my friend got an urgent message from her mother telling her "Don't go anywhere". She said it was very dangerous as there was a "war" in Kebayoran Lama near their house.But, thank God, on Monday it was calm, and we all knew the reason.
Sat, 24 May 1997
AT&T secures $26.9m contract form PT Tekom
AT&T secures $26.9m contract form PT Tekom JAKARTA (JP): United States communication services firm AT&T has won a US$26.9 million contract from state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to provide operation management assistance.
Sat, 24 May 1997
New storm lashes Bangladesh
New storm lashes Bangladesh COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuter): A storm lashed coastal Bangladesh yesterday, hampering disaster relief efforts just days after a cyclone killed at least 105 people and made more than one million homeless, officials said.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Petronas in talks for Texaxo's Myanmar stake
Petronas in talks for Texaxo's Myanmar stake KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's state oil firm, Petronas, is holding talks with U.S.-based Texaco on the possibility of buying its stake in Myanmar's Yetagun gas field, a company official said yesterday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
PDI wants clean team of legislators
PDI wants clean team of legislators JAKARTA (JP): The government-recognized faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) wants its future legislators to be clean and hard-working.Campaigner Dimmy Haryanto told a PDI rally in Banda Aceh, Aceh, yesterday that "PDI legislators should not be...
Sat, 24 May 1997
Bully for Banyumas regent
Bully for Banyumas regent BANYUMAS, Central Java: Regent Djoko Sudantoko knows how to win the hearts of local Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) supporters.Djoko appeared at the party's rally at a soccer field here on Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 1997
Don't follow Megawati, says Abdurrahman
Don't follow Megawati, says Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid has called on members of the split Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) to disregard the stance of ousted chief Megawati Soekarnoputri to abstain from voting.