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Sun, 04 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, 04 May 1997
Indonesian movies remain stuck in thematic mire
Indonesian movies remain stuck in thematic mireBy A.A. Navis JAKARTA (JP): The late Usmar Ismail, one of Indonesia's foremost directors, decried the melodramatic and violent themes of Indonesian films in an article in the early 1950s.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Today's question: Are you what you are?
Today's question: Are you what you are? JAKARTA (JP): You are what you are, an old adage says. But today you might be at a loss to say who you are. It depends on the type of person who asks the question. It also depends on what kind of situation you are in.
Sun, 04 May 1997
RI's female composers lead the pack
RI's female composers lead the packBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Perhaps the recent presentations of compositions by Trisutji Kamal and Marusya Nainggolan-Abdullah could also be described as a concert by Indonesia's only composers, which would probably raise the hackles of composers of the male...
Sun, 04 May 1997
Psychological tests aim to unearth talent
Psychological tests aim to unearth talentBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Most high school students are gripped by anxiety in the final months of senior year as they grapple with the quandary of deciding on their future.Foremost among their concerns is whether their parents can afford to pay for college.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Yogyakarta's private colleges offer quality education
Yogyakarta's private colleges offer quality educationBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 50,000 high school graduates from throughout the country apply for a place at a university in Yogyakarta every academic year. Their first choice is usually the prestigious state-run Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
Sun, 04 May 1997
PNG unrest: Travails of unrepresentative democracy
PNG unrest: Travails of unrepresentative democracyBy Alan Robson An Australian-style constituency-based electoral system grafted onto a clan-based system is the cause of many of Papua New Guinea's problems.
Sun, 04 May 1997
At 30, ASEAN looks ahead with optimism
At 30, ASEAN looks ahead with optimismBy Teofilo C Daquila What factors will determine the grouping's continued economic dynamism? SINGAPORE: ASEAN continues to be one of the rapidly growing regions in the world, evidenced by a high rate of economic growth at an annual average of about 7 percent...
Sun, 04 May 1997
Hawn smooths rough edges of 'The First Wives Club'
Hawn smooths rough edges of 'The First Wives Club'By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Don't get mad. Get everything," declares Ivana Trump in The First Wives Club. Spoken like a true pro who knows only too well the point of this controversial "feminist" film.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Parental help key to career choice
Parental help key to career choice JAKARTA (JP): The crucial moment for third-grade high school students is fast approaching. They will sit their final exams early next month. If all goes well, they will pass and graduate. But this is not the end of the story.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Javnese traditions mark Tommy's wedding
Javnese traditions mark Tommy's wedding JAKARTA (JP): After years of a public guessing game over who would be his wife, flamboyant businessman Hutomo Mandala Putra finally tied the knot on Wednesday morning.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Where to go after high school?
Where to go after high school? Where to go after high school? In commemoration of Friday's National Education Day, The Jakarta Post looks into the issue on this page, and pages 5, 8 and 9. The articles are prepared by the Post's team of reporters, Johannes Simbolon, K. Basrie, A.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Searching for genuine antiques at Tri Windu market
Searching for genuine antiques at Tri Windu marketText and photos by Ahmad Solikhan SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The man looked closely at the surface of the iron, covered with patches of rust. It did not resemble the modern type of iron -- this one was shaped like a ship, and weighed about 10...
Sun, 04 May 1997
Studying at a university can be an expensive business
Studying at a university can be an expensive business JAKARTA (JP): Attending a state university is probably the dream of almost all Indonesian high school graduates and most parents would be very happy to see their children accepted at one of these universities.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Agoes sends noble messages through calligraphic art
Agoes sends noble messages through calligraphic artBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Agoes Noegroho did not spend his time playing marbles or other traditional games during his childhood.Instead, he searched for fragments of broken clay roof tiles and tree branches, using them to sketch rough drawings on...
Sun, 04 May 1997
Campaigners trample on rules, Singgih says
Campaigners trample on rules, Singgih says JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP), Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) all breached election rules during the early days of campaigning, Election Supervision Committee Chairman Singgih said Saturday.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Y.A.I. looks to the future in education
Y.A.I. looks to the future in education The most important thing to look for when shopping for an education is quality lifelong training.Yayasan Administrasi Indonesia, with its wide range of courses, is a very good place to start.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? It was his last day of duty as a deputy chief justice for criminal affairs, but Adi Andojo Soetjipto was not in his office Wednesday."I was invited by Pak Harto to attend Tommy's wedding ceremony," he explained.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Study courses vie to attract students
Study courses vie to attract studentsBy Achmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): Worried students do their utmost to prepare ahead of the state university entrance examination, an event which is crucial in deciding their futures.
Sun, 04 May 1997
NU chairman Gus Dur and the Islamic social movement
NU chairman Gus Dur and the Islamic social movement Membangun Budaya Kerakyatan -- Kepemimpinan Gus Dur dan Gerakan Sosial NU (Building People's Culture -- Gus Dur's Leadership and NU's Social Movement) By M. Fajrul Falaakh, M. Imam Aziz, etc.
Sun, 04 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 4, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 4, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ---------------------------------------------------------- PPP Kalimantan, Sulawesi Ismail H. Metareum, Ali Hardi Kiaidemak, Zain Badjeber, Tosari Widjaja, Djafar Siddiq Golkar Sumatra, Bali, East and...
Sun, 04 May 1997
Students should choose universities wisely
Students should choose universities wiselyBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Picking a university may be one of the most difficult and divisive tasks for high school graduates and their parents.In Indonesia, most students are financially dependent on their parents, but it is not only the cost of tuition...
Sat, 03 May 1997
30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair
30,000 lanterns for Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): A myriad of Chinese lanterns are to be among the attractions at the June 14 to July 13 Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.Of the 30,000 lanterns, 22 will be designed as dinosaurs, the National Monument and the Al Azhar Mosque.
Sat, 03 May 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. News: Lintas Nusantara 2:40 Travel: My Country 2:45 Children's Film: Animated Classic 3:10 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 3:35 Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:15 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: A Writer Exchange 5:55 Music 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers
Stricter medical checkup for pilgrims needed: Observers JAKARTA (JP): A stricter medical examination for prospective pilgrims would be necessary to reduce the number of deaths during haj rituals, Moslem observers said yesterday.Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) K.H.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Forging cultural identity through language
Forging cultural identity through languageBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever changed your language? Your working language, for instance? If so, did you notice any changes within yourself?I had never thought this until recently when I encountered a short article about what it means to...
Sat, 03 May 1997
PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest
PDI conflict drives people to traditional protest YOGYAKARTA (JP): The sun scorched the backs of eight Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) members who were sun baking to protest the sidelining of party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies
Intimidation reduces crowd at PDI rallies UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party's (PDI) campaign is struggling because of government intervention and disturbances by supporters of the party's ousted leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 0 0 AHAP Insurance 2,675 0 2,500 Alter Abadi 1,175 0 62,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 536,500...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Hyun-chul may have hidden huge fortune: Reports
Hyun-chul may have hidden huge fortune: Reports SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Kim Young-sam's son and his associates are suspected of hiding tens of millions of dollars and prosecutors plan to arrest the son on graft charges on May 10, press reports said yesterday.
Sat, 03 May 1997
U.S. female pilot coming to town
U.S. female pilot coming to town JAKARTA (JP): U.S. pilot Linda Finch is scheduled to land at Halim Perdana Kusuma airport in Jakarta on May 6, as part of her attempt to retrace Amelia Earhart's 1937 flight around the world.Finch is scheduled to arrive at 3:15 p.m.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Foreign journos aim for Irian
Foreign journos aim for Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Eleven foreign journalists will cover Indonesia's May 29 general election in Irian Jaya, an official of the provincial information office said Thursday.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Container terminal 'no longer in crisis'
Container terminal 'no longer in crisis' JAKARTA (JP): The pile up of containers at Tanjung Priok port due to the slow processing of customs documents eased after many were transferred to private container terminals, Minister of Transportation Haryanto Dhanutirto said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Ending Japan domination
Ending Japan domination Japan has finally made true its threat to take Indonesia's national car policy to the World Trade Organization (WTO). On April 30, their complaint was formally submitted to the organization, which will meet on May 23.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Sanderson enters Indonesia
Sanderson enters Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Sanderson, a London-based wallpaper and fabric producer, launched its new products here yesterday.The company's export manager, David Walker, said the 137-year- old company had targeted product sales in Indonesia of US$400,000 over the next five years.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dusit Mangga Dua, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta: - Equinox; Chorus Gold Band, Monday to Thursday, at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. - Lobby Bar; Piano and Singer, Monday to Sunday, at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl.
Sat, 03 May 1997
25% of Cilacap area for industry
25% of Cilacap area for industry CILACAP, Central Java: Regent HM Soepardi said yesterday that a quarter of the Cilacap regency had been allotted for industrial estates.Soepardi said that large industries, such as PT Semen Nusantara and the Refinery Unit IV of the state-owned Pertamina oil company...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Acceptance and sincerity
Acceptance and sincerityFrom NeracaAt the induction of PT Texmaco at Kiarapayung village, Karawang, West Java, on April 25, President Soeharto expressed his wish that there be no antagonism toward business tycoons. This is an interesting point to ponder.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Asian Games organizers ink $12-million contracts
Asian Games organizers ink $12-million contracts BANGKOK (AFP): The organizers of the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok signed sponsorship and licensing contracts worth US$12 million yesterday, putting two weeks of turmoil within the organizing committee behind them.
Sat, 03 May 1997
RI's high growth sustainable, economist says
RI's high growth sustainable, economist says JAKARTA (JP): Economist Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti predicted yesterday that Indonesia would continue to sustain high economic growth in the years to come and contain inflation at one digit.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal
Meet 'cowboy' from Tegal TEGAL, Central Java: Mayor Muhammad Zakir knows how to exploit the election campaign to improve his own popularity.He turns up at almost every rally, whether it be run by Golkar, the United Development Party or the Indonesian Democratic Party.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Komnas won't force people to leave
Komnas won't force people to leave JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights denied yesterday that it would use force in dealing with 250 people who have been squatting at its office since April 24, a commission member said.
Sat, 03 May 1997
City to comply to new law on taxes and levies
City to comply to new law on taxes and levies JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday the municipality would comply to the new law on regional taxes and levies scheduled to begin on Jan. 1 next year.Surjadi said it would be "impossible" for the city rules to be against the law.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month
Bank DKI to issue Rp 500 billion in bonds this month JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration-owned Bank DKI will issue Rp 500 billion (US$205.5 million) in bonds this month to expand its lending portfolio.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Four arrested for stealing logs
Four arrested for stealing logs BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Four people were arrested Thursday for stealing pine logs from the Watubelah, Banjarnegara forest, security guards said yesterday.Samingan, 35, Amir, 30, Mustajib, 37, and Jumahad, 38, were caught felling pine trees in the forest by locals...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Rebels appeal to ASEAN to delay Myanmar's entry
Rebels appeal to ASEAN to delay Myanmar's entry BANGKOK (AP): Ethnic rebels still fighting Myanmar's military government appealed to members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday not to admit the Yangon regime while it still violates human rights.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997:
Campaign schedule for Indonesia for May 3, 1997: Party Campaign area Important campaigners ----------------------------------------------------------------- PPP Sumatra, Bali, West and Aisyah Amini, Hamzah Haz, Djufrie East Nusa Tenggara, Asmoredjo, Muhammad Buang, Rusjdi East Timor Hamka, Ridwan...
Sat, 03 May 1997
PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns
PPP and PDI say rules hurting campaigns JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) and the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) have blamed the government's floating mass policy for the failure of their indoor rallies.
Sat, 03 May 1997
It's holidays as usual in Bali
It's holidays as usual in Bali DENPASAR: Foreign visitors continue to flock to Bali, Indonesia's most famous island, unaffected by the election campaign which began April 27 and will end May 23.Head of the Bali tourism office, I Nyoman Sugiri, said yesterday it was even possible that more tourists...
Sat, 03 May 1997
Golkar campaigner dies on podium
Golkar campaigner dies on podium KUDUS, Central Java: Abdul Rochim, a 60-year-old local Golkar campaigner, died while addressing a rally here Wednesday.Rochim, chairman of the Civil Servants Association in his home village of Mlati Norowito, is believed to have died of a heart attack.