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Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Thailand extends its domination
Thailand extends its domination JAKARTA (JP): Thai swimmers continued their domination of the 24th Southeast Asia interclub age group swimming championships yesterday despite stiff challenges from Singaporean swimmers.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Bre-X mining saga could have been scripted for film
Bre-X mining saga could have been scripted for film TORONTO (AFP): David Walsh, president of the Bre-X mining company, was hunkered down in his Calgary office on Friday, trying to sort out what went wrong with a company that once had taken the investment world by storm.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Book on film appreciation glosses over issues
Book on film appreciation glosses over issues Dasar-dasar Apresiasi Film (The Basics of Film Appreciation) By Marselli Sumarno Grasindo, 1997 127 pages JAKARTA (JP): It's ironic that at a time when Indonesian films are all but obsolete, film critic Marselli Sumarno publishes a book titled...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer 8:00 Fashion Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Cambodian film festival opens without top guest
Cambodian film festival opens without top guest PHNOM PENH (Reuter): A landmark film festival got under way in Cambodia yesterday, but guest of honor Alain Delon failed to make it for the opening.The First Southeast Asian Biennial Film Festival kicked off with the showing of an Indonesian film,...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Christie's Gallery Talks offer Previews to Sales
Christie's Gallery Talks offer Previews to SalesBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Only a prestigious name like Christie's could make the rich and wealthy stay, enduring mosquito bites and the humid temperature of the non-air-conditioned Museum Seni Rupa Jakarta.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
'Prayer in the Moonlight' series airing postponed
'Prayer in the Moonlight' series airing postponedBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): At last Philippine President Fidel Ramos banned the showing of The Sarah Balabagan Story. The film on the woman who became a defendant in a "self-defense murder" case had been earmarked for simultaneous release in a...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Probe into envoy dropped
Probe into envoy dropped AMSTERDAM (AFP): A court here rejected Friday an application for bail made by lawyers for a pilot of Indonesia's Garuda airline, who is suspected of involvement in trafficking the drug ecstasy, legal sources said.Mohammad Said, 49, was arrested on Sept.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Night Safari, another must-see wildlife tourin Cisarua
Night Safari, another must-see wildlife tourin CisaruaBy K. Basrie CISARUA, West Java (JP): When did you last visit the country's famous Safari Wildlife Park at the foot of Mount Pangrango?On that occasion, you might not have been satisfied when touring the wildlife zone not only because of the...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Female caddies work hard for their living
Female caddies work hard for their living SURABAYA (JP): Ni Ketut Sariati, 21, is perhaps one of the lucky caddies in Indonesia. She told The Jakarta Post she could earn Rp 650,000 (US$271) per month. That is much more than a university lecturer earns in a month.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
MacLaine's star still shines in an otherwise mediocre sequel
MacLaine's star still shines in an otherwise mediocre sequelBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): The fundamental problem confronting The Evening Star is the inevitable scrutiny it will come under in being compared to its 1983 predecessor. Yes, sequels are a chancy business at best.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Take a trip down memory lane at Rawamangun golf course
Take a trip down memory lane at Rawamangun golf courseBy Kosasih Derajat JAKARTA (JP): A local newspaper once published a letter from a student who said he was almost hit by a flying golf ball. The student said he had been waiting for a bus in front of his campus in Rawamangun, East Jakarta.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Comfort women continue to suffer
Comfort women continue to suffer The Japanese occupation of Indonesia during World War II lasted only three years. But for some, the pain lasts forever. R. Fadjri and Lucia Idayanie, contributors to The Jakarta Post, write the following two articles on the issue of comfort women and the long...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Golf memberships booming in Jakarta
Golf memberships booming in Jakarta If you don't like golf, you should, because a great deal of important lobbying has been successful after a few hours with the right partner on the greens. These benefits may have kept fees high but memberships are increasing.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Why Indonesian golfers still get left behind
Why Indonesian golfers still get left behindBy Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Golf does not necessarily exclude the less-than wealthy. Regardless that the market price of transferable permanent membership at certain golf courses is very expensive -- some cost up to US$150,000 -- there is also a growing...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
'Fatty food is no bad food for you, but...'
'Fatty food is no bad food for you, but...' JAKARTA (JP): Can't give up fried chicken? No problem if that's your pleasure. Same with pizza, burgers, chocolate, ice cream and milk shakes, or anything else included in your daily menu.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
East Java gets aboard blossoming golf bandwagon
East Java gets aboard blossoming golf bandwagonBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): There are no less than six golf courses in East Java and at least one more will emerge this year. But is there a market for them?Recent data doesn't make it look very promising.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
The amusing and confusing technology era
The amusing and confusing technology era JAKARTA (JP): "I don't want to be a dinosaur," announced Mia one day. "I want to be ready for the new millennium, I want to be computer literate and I am going to be on the Internet.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
At 26 'Prambors Rasisonia' is still the hottest in town
At 26 'Prambors Rasisonia' is still the hottest in townBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): How do Jakarta's teenagers start their day? Many of them might turn on the radio right after they wake, tuning to 102.3 FM and listening to the latest songs and the fresh jokes of popular DJs Becky and Ari.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Busy people prefer driving ranges
Busy people prefer driving ranges JAKARTA (JP): Business people with limited time to practice their swing prefer to go to the city's driving ranges.One can just stop by for one or two hours after work instead of driving out of town to a golf course.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Garin optimistic on ailing local film industry
Garin optimistic on ailing local film industryBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): People may say that Indonesian cinema industry is dead, but Garin Nugroho presses forward in his role as one of the country's most prolific and talented movie directors.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Indonesian films show signs of hope
Indonesian films show signs of hopeBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Since March 30 was declared National Film Day in 1992, the day has been observed more as a day of mourning rather than a jubilant celebration.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Pekalongan riot case suspects sent to court
Pekalongan riot case suspects sent to court JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen of the 29 people detained for rioting in the Central Java town of Pekalongan last week have already appeared in court, police said yesterday.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Bre-X geologist's brother pledges to clear up problems
Bre-X geologist's brother pledges to clear up problems MANILA (Agencies): The brother of the late chief Filipino geologist for a Canadian firm that reported a gold strike in Indonesia said yesterday "everything will be cleared up" after the funeral.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Conglomerate owner Ciputra and business icon Jack Welsh of the giant American corporation, General Electric, have two things in common -- they are great businessmen with long diversified lines of businesses, and they are passionate about sharing their knowledge.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Party lines struggle to lure young Indonesian callers
Party lines struggle to lure young Indonesian callers Party lines are nothing new in Indonesia. They were first offered in the 1980s, but it was not until late last year that their popularity began to boom following the improvement of telecommunications services in the country. K.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Guess What?
Guess What? Bureaucracy often does not make sense. Amir Santoso's experience is a perfect example.Amir, a researcher at the Center for Policies and Development Studies and a lecturer at University of Indonesia, was recently offered the position of director of the postgraduate program at the private...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Garin's latest film blends art and anthropology
Garin's latest film blends art and anthropologyBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): For those of you fed up with slapstick comedies and sinetron, check out the new film by Garin Nugroho.The 74-minute Angin Rumput Savana (The Wind in the Savanna Grass) -- jointly financed by Johns Hopkins University,...
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Sotheby's auction sets world records
Sotheby's auction sets world records SINGAPORE (AFP): An auction of Southeast Asian paintings at international art house Sotheby's here yesterday chalked up sales totaling S$4.2 million (US$3 million) and set world auction records for two artists.The highest price of $1.
Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Comfort women fight for rights at home, abroad
Comfort women fight for rights at home, abroad YOGYAKARTA (JP): The case of former Indonesian jugun ianfu was revealed during the visit of five Japanese lawyers from the Nichibenden (the federation of Japanese lawyers) to Indonesia in April 1993.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Indomobil to build Porsche 911
Indomobil to build Porsche 911By Clay Lucas INDOMOBIL is expected to sign a contract to build the 1998 Porsche 911 sports car. It also has plans to export cars its builds to other Asian markets.The company's head of marketing and business development, Angky Camaro, said the licensing procedures for...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Developer rating system demanded
Developer rating system demanded JAKARTA (JP): Ciputra, one of the country's most successful property developers, suggested Thursday a special rating agency to assess property and housing developers be established.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules
Mahathir warns West not to impose trade rules TOKYO (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has warned Western nations leading the World Trade Organization not to impose their principles of free trade on Asian nations.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Petrochem profits down
Petrochem profits down JAKARTA (JP): The publicly listed PT GT Petrochem Industries announced Thursday an 11 percent drop in its consolidated net profit in 1996 to Rp 54 billion (US$22.68 million) from Rp 60 billion in 1995.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Bank Niaga
Bank NiagaFrom Media IndonesiaI, Yuanita Purwadi, wife and legal heiress of my late husband V. Mailuhu, have received a good response from Bank Niaga in connection with the problem I faced when I wanted to claim my late husband's savings.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Laverton gets RI permit
Laverton gets RI permit SYDNEY (Reuter): Laverton Gold NL said on Thursday it has secured a large area of exploration ground surrounding its Rawas gold mine in Indonesia.Laverton said it has been granted a second Contract of Work at Rawas by the Indonesian government after a two-year wait.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer
Treasury head of BI unaware of fake transfer JAKARTA (JP): The head of Bank Indonesia's treasury division, testifying in the trial of two men charged with defrauding the bank of Rp 7 billion (US$2.9 million), told the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was unaware of any fictitious...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family
The ups and downs of the lives of the Soedarpo family Reminiscences of the Past II Written by Mien Soedarpo Edited by Siti Nuraini Barnett Translated into Indonesian by H. Rosihan Anwar Published jointly by Sejati Foundation and PT Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia, l997.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
East Timor talks enter new phase
East Timor talks enter new phase UN Secretary-General Kofi Anan has proved himself to be quite active in attempting to settle the issue of East Timor.His special envoy has already approached a number of parties to gather information for the upcoming tripartite talks, which are to be attended by...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior.
Sorting out what is 'unconstitutional' behavior. Following President Soeharto's comments about "unconstitutional" groups, many Indonesians have been confused as to just what is constitutional and what is not.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze
Malaysia cool on S'pore ties despite denial of freeze KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian leaders have stressed that ties with Singapore will not return to normal in a hurry, while scotching reports of a sweeping freeze on new bilateral dealings after their worst row in years.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
More calls for transparent nomination
More calls for transparent nomination JAKARTA (JP): Calls for more transparent presidential and vice presidential nominations are increasing, with the latest calls coming from two political leaders.Alamsjah Ratu Perwiranegara, a former aide to President Soeharto and the Coordinating Minister for...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Call for integrated transport in Bogor
Call for integrated transport in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A transportation consultant has suggested that Bogor have an integrated road and railway service linking it with surrounding areas in West Java.Purnomosidi, speaking at a seminar on transportation in Bogor Thursday, said improvement was needed...
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Price war in hotel industry to continue
Price war in hotel industry to continue JAKARTA (JP): The price war between Indonesia's star-rated hotels will continue because of the phenomenal increase in new hotels over the last few years, according to tourism expert Oka A. Yoeti.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Free storytelling for kids and parents
Free storytelling for kids and parents JAKARTA (JP): Two popular Indonesian storytellers Pak Raden and Pak Djokolelono and their British counterparts, Helen East and Rick Wilson, will perform a bulk of favorite tales tomorrow morning at Bentara Budaya hall on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Make things better
Make things better I am pleased to note that The Jakarta Post would consider publishing on national holidays. I refer to your prompt feedback on Jun Sta. Ana's letter of March 26, 1997.Another writer, Ben Dowson, raised an interesting and pertinent point in his letter Really odd (March 22, 1997).
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa
Brazil waiting for reply on RI cocoa RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuter): The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture is still awaiting a reply from the Indonesian embassy which could allow it to give the go-ahead to imports of Indonesian cocoa, a ministry official said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall
Malaysia, Singapore spat forces currencies to fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): The ringgit and Singapore dollar fell sharply on Thursday, becoming the first victims of reports that Malaysia has decided to freeze ties with the island nation, dealers and analysts said.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Warkop comedians uneducational
Warkop comedians uneducationalFrom RepublikaHaving seen films on TV starring the Warkop group of comedians on Indosiar, I would like to voice my concern.Nearly all the films present the negative side of Western life contrary to our moral and cultural values.
Sat, 29 Mar 1997
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6
Audi chooses technology and good looks for new A6By Alexander Corne GERMAN prestige brand, Audi, which starts selling its A4 models in Indonesia later this year, has unveiled a new, larger car, in Europe.The new A6 is likely to go on sale in Indonesia late next year.