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Mon, 20 Oct 1997
SEA Games still important to Thailand
SEA Games still important to Thailand JAKARTA (JP): Despite its ambition to finish fifth in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand still sees the SEA Games as the most important sports event."The SEA Games are still important because it emphasizes on the friendship among Southeast Asian...
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Moody's may cut SE Asian FRCDs
Moody's may cut SE Asian FRCDs NEW YORK (Reuters): Moody's Investors Service placed on review for possible downgrade Floating Rate Certificates of Deposit (FRCDs) issued by 15 banks in China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Batik exhibition to be held
Batik exhibition to be held JAKARTA (JP): A wide array of batik fashion and interior design paraphernalia, which was selected from a recent design competition here, will be on display at the Ministry of Education and Culture's Art Center on Jl. Merdeka Timur in Central Jakarta on Oct. 27.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Indonesia ranks second in shooting
Indonesia ranks second in shootingBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam took the final two shooting golds yesterday, putting paid to the host's bid to regain the top spot in the event's medal standings.Thailand had edged ahead of Indonesia in the medal standings on Thursday.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Nike workers earn enough, research findings say
Nike workers earn enough, research findings say PORTLAND, Oregon (AP): Preliminary research findings from Dartmouth College show that workers at Nike factories in Indonesia and Vietnam earn enough to meet their basic needs with money left over for discretionary spending or savings.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Dutch tourist found dead
Dutch tourist found dead MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A 52-year-old Dutch tourist, identified as J.C. Pols, was found dead last Wednesday in a tent at Pelawangan, Mt. Rinjani, Lombok Island, police said.West Lombok Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Two dead babies found
Two dead babies found JAKARTA (JP): Two dead newborns were found dumped at separate places here over the weekend.A trashman found one infant among trash in a garbage container on Jl. Palmeriam in Matraman, East Jakarta, about 7:30 a.m. yesterday.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Nabunome, Ruwiyati win marathon golds
Nabunome, Ruwiyati win marathon golds JAKARTA (JP): The last day of competition mirrored the previous seven. Indonesia dominated but slipped up occasionally, taking five of the nine golds on offer in running, cycling, karate and shooting.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Boxers become the nation's greatest pride
Boxers become the nation's greatest prideBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's boxing team started the SEA Games weakly to disappoint the public, but ended the competition by becoming the pride of the country.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Finals Results and Medals Tally (1)
Finals Results and Medals Tally (1)Archery (four golds)Team (2 events):Men: 1. Philippines 2. Indonesia 3. ThailandWomen: 1. Philippines 2. Myanmar 3. ThailandIndividual (2 events):Men: 1. Syafrudin Mawi (Ina) 109 2. Wahyu Hidayat (Ina) 101 3. Cubilla Christian (Phi) 101Women: 1.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Illegal logging at Thai dam site
Illegal logging at Thai dam site BANGKOK (DPA): Illegal logging is widespread in a national park, 600 kilometers north of Bangkok, where the construction of a new controversial dam is under consideration, the English- language Bangkok Post reported yesterday.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
WB blames weak system for currency crisis
WB blames weak system for currency crisis DHAKA (Reuters): World Bank President James Wolfensohn has blamed weaknesses in Southeast Asian financial and banking systems for the currency crisis hitting much of the region.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
El Nino worsens man-made calamity in SE Asian region
El Nino worsens man-made calamity in SE Asian region The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin takes a look at the far flung climatic and environment changes that may result from the 1997-1998 El Nino weather effect.
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Pare Pare hit by second quake
Pare Pare hit by second quake PARE PARE, South Sulawesi: Another earthquake has hit the province, which is still recovering from a quake that killed 18 people last month, seismologists said Saturday.The Meteorological and Geophysics Agency said the latest quake, measuring 5 on the open-ended...
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
East Kalimantan eases status on forest fires
East Kalimantan eases status on forest fires JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan, the site of extensive forest fires in recent months, lowered its alarm status from "alert one" to "caution" over the weekend.The status change was due to the decreasing number of hot spots, or fire locations, and rain in...
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Elephants, tigers run amok
Elephants, tigers run amok PEKANBARU, Riau: Eleven elephants and three tigers ran amok in a rubber plantation in Langgam subdistrict, Riau province, killing one plantation worker.The victim, identified as Lahit, 27, was attacked by a tiger as the elephants trampled the plantation, Langgam...
Mon, 20 Oct 1997
Check again on mass support: Soeharto
Check again on mass support: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto urged the ruling Golkar to ensure that the people really support his renomination for the 1998/2003 presidency because he did not want to be seen as hampering leadership succession.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Philippine men take basketball gold
Philippine men take basketball goldBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The Philippines mapped out its territory as the regional strongman in basketball after its men's team beat Malaysia 96-86 for the gold yesterday.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Wonder girl Supriati shines again to clinch third gold
Wonder girl Supriati shines again to clinch third goldBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Supriati Sutono was the lone local name among gold medal winners yesterday when she captured her third gold medal and SEA Games record in the 1,500 meters.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Bringing gentle touch to weight lifting
Bringing gentle touch to weight liftingBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): What would you do if your daughter, sister or girlfriend announced that she had her heart set on being a weight lifter?Be truthful now.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Today's program
Today's programAthletics:Men's and women's marathon finals at 4 a.m. (start & finish at Senayan Madya Stadium)Cycling:Men's and women's mountain bike downhill finals at Rangga Wullung Hill, Subang, West Java 8 a.m. (men), 9 a.m.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Actions and reactions at 19th Southeast Asian Games
Actions and reactions at 19th Southeast Asian GamesPhoto A/B/C/D/E/F: BestJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo, JP/IGN Oka Budhi Yogaswara, JP/Arief Hidayat, JP/PJ LeoSEA Games athletes do their best in the biannual event.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Blood donors spread AIDS
Blood donors spread AIDS HANOI (AFP): At least 100 people have been infected with AIDS in Vietnam after undergoing transfusions using blood from HIV positive donors, an official said yesterday.About 200 blood donors carrying the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV), which can lead to Acquired Immune...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
White-water rafting a challenging tourist charm in Magelang
White-water rafting a challenging tourist charm in Magelang JAKARTA (JP): White-water rafting in Magelang, Central Java, is attracting growing numbers of the tourists who visit the nearby Borobudur and Prambanan temples.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Volleyball spikes hack's reports
Volleyball spikes hack's reports JAKARTA (JP): Beach volleyballs may look soft and cuddly but one spectator yesterday can attest that is not the case.While chatting to a friend in the stands and not concentrating on the match, the woman was floored by a wayward smash by Indonesian male spiker Agus...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
PENCAK SILAT VICTORIES:
PENCAK SILAT VICTORIES:JP/Arief Suhardiman Vietnamese women denied Indonesia a clean sweep on the final day of the traditional martial art pencak silat competition yesterday.Trinh Thi Mui, Nguyen Thi Hong and Dang Thi Huy were the only non-Indonesian champions as the host favorites romped home with...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
RI confirmed Games winner
RI confirmed Games winner JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia regained the overall SEA Games medal title yesterday but the gold it coveted most, in men's soccer, slipped through its grasp in an agonizing penalty shootout.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Brunei ready for 1999 SEA Games
Brunei ready for 1999 SEA Games JAKARTA (AP): After years of swelling ever bigger, the Southeast Asia Games are likely to be scaled back considerably when tiny Brunei plays host in 1999.Brunei sports official Adina Othman said the next SEA Games are likely to have between 16 and 20 sports, compared...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Thailand retains soccer gold in shootout
Thailand retains soccer gold in shootoutBy Dwi Atmanta and Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): It was a case of so agonizingly close but oh so far. With the whole nation watching, Indonesia lost the final of the 19th Southeast Asian Games men's soccer final, crashing out 2-4 to defending champion...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
RI serves up perfect five in individual badminton
RI serves up perfect five in individual badmintonBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): The host country's powerhouse reputation in badminton was certified as it swept all five individual events yesterday.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Sumatran rhino to give birth in zoo
Sumatran rhino to give birth in zoo CINCINNATI (AP): Seven-year-old Emi could become the first Sumatran rhinoceros in 108 years to give birth in captivity."The confirmed pregnancy at the Cincinnati Zoo is a milestone of epochal significance for the survival of this venerable species," said Tom...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Murals in Yogyakarta attract tourists
Murals in Yogyakarta attract touristsBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA, Central Java (JP): In fine arts, mural painting may not be popular but using walls as a medium is the oldest form of artistic expression.As mural paintings are not collectible items, very few local artists express themselves with such...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Mahathir faces complaint
Mahathir faces complaint NEW YORK (Reuters): The World Jewish Congress said on Friday it would complain to the U.N. Human Rights Commission that recent comments by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad were grotesque and played into stereotypes.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
The role of ASEAN from China's perspective
The role of ASEAN from China's perspectiveBy Wang Hailiang ASEAN is an important factor in the Asia-Pacific balance and how it uses its weight matters. SINGAPORE: The past 30 years have proved that ASEAN's successes are not confined to the subregion of Southeast Asia itself.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Upset RP karatekas walk out of competition
Upset RP karatekas walk out of competitionBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): The Philippine team bid an angry and abrupt farewell to the karate competition yesterday in a fit of pique over refereeing.Deputy president of the Philippines Karate-Do Federation, German L.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
More hairy victory moments
More hairy victory moments JAKARTA (JP): Victors doing funny things to their hair seems to be a trend at these Games.First came Vissanu Sopanich. He had his head shaved almost as soon as he crossed the finish line after winning the men's track 100m.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Foreigners regular clients of Soedarmono's royal carriage
Foreigners regular clients of Soedarmono's royal carriageText and photo by Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): There was a time when carriages were the symbol of reigning Javanese kings. These carriages, even though they had local names, were ordered from the Netherlands.
Sun, 19 Oct 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 Kami 8:00 Brudy and Family 8:30 Cartoon Film 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Ethic 10:00 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
RP to rely on neighbors
RP to rely on neighbors SUBIC BAY, Philippines (DPA): Breaking away from vestiges of a Western colonial past, the Philippines will rely more on renewed ties with Southeast Asian neighbors for economic progress, President Fidel Ramos said yesterday.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Shutterbugs flashed out
Shutterbugs flashed out JAKARTA (JP): Some spectators in the Senayan Badminton Hall were so eager to take pictures of their idols they forgot a basic rule in badminton: no flash photography.Several teenage girls who had snapped photographs of Indonesia's Indra Wijaya, Hariyanto Arbi and Ricky...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Labor migration in Southeast Asia: Analysis, cooperation needed
Labor migration in Southeast Asia: Analysis, cooperation neededBy Charles N. Myers Migration of people in Southeast Asia has been increasing, with potentially serious implications, but international cooperation on the matter is lacking SINGAPORE: Cross-border migration of people in Southeast Asia...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Disappointed fans rampage in Senayan
Disappointed fans rampage in Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Hooligans left a trail of destruction yesterday after the SEA Games men's soccer final at the Senayan Stadium, Central Jakarta.Security forces detained dozens, and at least 50 people were reported injured.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Bargain hunters flock to bazaar
Bargain hunters flock to bazaarBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): "Cheap T-shirt of SEA Games ... please come in and have a look," a salesman shouted incessantly in broken English to attract the flow of passersby to his stall.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Oil spill threatens Singapore marine life
Oil spill threatens Singapore marine life SINGAPORE (AFP): Helicopters sprayed chemicals on oil-tainted seas yesterday and Japan sent experts to help clean up the mess as the worst oil spill in Singapore's history threatened marine life in the area.
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Birthday Carol
Birthday Carol JAKARTA (JP): The following athletes taking part at the SEA Games mark their birthday today:Nasrum Lahamang (karate, Indonesia 1970); Wahyu Hidayat (karate, Indonesia 1970); Phouravanh Douangchanhdara (assistant coach, Laos 1956); Kwah Poh Ling (ten pin bowling, Malaysia 1966);...
Sun, 19 Oct 1997
Indonesian spikers win one, lose one
Indonesian spikers win one, lose oneBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia had to settle for a solitary gold yesterday in indoor volleyball thanks to its men's team, as Thailand proved too skilled for the host women.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Proposal to cut budget submitted
Proposal to cut budget submitted JAKARTA (JP): The municipality has proposed to cut its Rp 3.37 trillion budget for the 1997/1998 fiscal year by 3.31 percent, or Rp 106.6 billion (US$29.21 million), to the City Council in a plenary meeting yesterday.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Stowaway found in Malaysian warship
Stowaway found in Malaysian warship PEKANBARU, Riau: A young Indonesian stowaway was found aboard a Malaysian warship that was to take home 1,078 Malaysian firefighters who helped fight forest fires in Sumatra.
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Full House 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 TVRI...
Sat, 18 Oct 1997
Euro offers Asia an alternative to U.S. dollar
Euro offers Asia an alternative to U.S. dollarBy Yoshiko Mori TOKYO (Reuters): Watch out, U.S. dollar! Asian investors have long been waiting for an alternative to the dollar as the key reserve currency, and monetary officials and economists say it could be the euro.