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Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airport
Smoke in your eyes at Surabaya airportBy Alex Abraham JAKARTA (JP): To the uninitiated, the new waiting lounge at Surabaya's Juanda airport is an exiting if smoke filled experience. The lounge has a brand new tiled floor, more lighting, more sheet glass, more plants and an air of all round newness.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Military riding the winds of change
Military riding the winds of change BANDUNG (JP): "What's wrong with Dwifungsi?" is a question that is being asked nowadays by nearly everyone concerned. To say nothing is wrong with the concept is to be blind to the reality, given the harsh criticism over its existence and implementation coming...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Finding a job through the net
Finding a job through the net JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a job? Now newspapers and magazines are no longer the only media where you can browse for openings. For those who have access, the Internet is a good place to turn to.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: UPSJP/afsMARKETING STRATEGY: The president director of United Parcel Service (UPS) Indonesia, Jeffrey Fairbairn (right), flanked by UPS marketing manager Jay Reyes (left) and finance director Halim Slamet (center), explains the company's service strategy in a media briefing.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Reform-minded Amien advocates high politics
Reform-minded Amien advocates high politics Membangun Politik Adiluhung, Membumikan Tauhid Sosial, Menegakkan Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar (Building high politics, interpreting social faith and enjoining right action and forbidding what is wrong and evil); By M.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasure
Pelabuhan Ratu's waterfalls: An unknown treasureBy Izabel Deuff PELABUHAN RATU, West Java (JP): If you find surfing a little too dangerous at this famed resort, try exploring the area's breath-taking waterfalls located about 150 km south of Jakarta.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Yogyakartans welcome sultan as their new governor
Yogyakartans welcome sultan as their new governor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Yogyakartans applauded outside the provincial legislative council building after Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid swore in traditional monarch Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X as their new governor on Saturday.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Police to be separated from ABRI: Wiranto
Police to be separated from ABRI: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto confirmed on Saturday that the National Police would soon be separated from the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Probe, clarification or 'gombalization'?
Probe, clarification or 'gombalization'? JAKARTA (JP): An old cartoon that I happened to keep, shows Imelda facing a TV crew, clarifying her previous statement. The caption is very intriguing: "It shows how wrong the press can be! Certainly I had 3,000 pairs of shoes.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survival
Illegal trade a major threat to Javan Hawk-eagle's survivalBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Hawkers offering their merchandise to passersby is a common sight in the Blok M area, South Jakarta. But it is sad to discover that one of the goods on offer is a Javan eagle, an endangered and protected...
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the jobless
Labor-intensive projects the only hope for the joblessText and photo by Ridwan M. Sijabat SURABAYA (JP): Life is hard for 34-year-old Mbak (sister) Wok since she lost her beloved husband Poniman in January and her job three months ago.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Murphy's 'Doctor Dolittle' is silly but till enjoyable
Murphy's 'Doctor Dolittle' is silly but till enjoyable JAKARTA (JP): A remake of the 1967 movie starring Rex Harrison, Eddie Murphy takes on the role of the veterinarian who rediscovers his childhood gift of being able to talk to animals.
Sun, 04 Oct 1998
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis
Fired workers' families feel the bite of crisis JAKARTA (JP): As the economic abyss is only worsening, life is increasingly difficult for many people, especially those who have lost their jobs.As there has been no sign of when the crisis will end, bankrupt and financially troubled employers are...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Kontras meets UN Commission on Human Rights
Kontras meets UN Commission on Human Rights JAKARTA (JP): The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) met with the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights in the Swiss city of Geneva on Thursday to report on a series of human rights violations that have occurred...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Chinese contribution
Chinese contribution This letter is in response to Mr. Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo's letter on Sept. 23 entitled "Shane".Pak Sumarsono, several months ago a friend of mine showed me a very interesting old book entitled "Boekoe Resmi Peringatan 6 Boelan Republik Indonesia" (Official publication marking...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Trusted certification from TUV Rheinland
Trusted certification from TUV Rheinland Despite the crisis, there are still companies successful in supplying Indonesia and those gaining remarkable earnings by convincing even the most selective markets in Europe, the U.S. and Asia.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Fish traders complain of high cost of ice
Fish traders complain of high cost of ice JAKARTA (JP): Fish traders of the Muara Angke port in North Jakarta are complaining about the sharp increase in the price of ice from only Rp 3,500 (US$0.31) per block to Rp 6,000 at present.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Disabled workers insist on living at a workshop
Disabled workers insist on living at a workshop JAKARTA (JP): Eighty-two married disabled workers and 233 of their relatives are breaking regulations and insisting on living in a squalid and overcrowded dormitory at the Swa Prasidya Purna industrial workshop for the handicapped on Jl.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Tons of rice left untouched
Tons of rice left untouched KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Despite food shortages 10,000 metric tons of Japanese rice aid to Indonesia has been lying in warehouses for months awaiting a decision from Jakarta on a selling price, Antara said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Remarkable turnout for TECHNOGERMA JAKARTA '99
Remarkable turnout for TECHNOGERMA JAKARTA '99 The German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Thomas Brandt admits he was pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming show of support for TECHNOGERMA JAKARTA '99.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Studying in Germany is a good alternative
Studying in Germany is a good alternative Germany, which in the past was host to many students from Indonesia, has witnessed a steady dwindling of these once impressive numbers during the past two decades.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
71 high-ranking officers awarded promotion
71 high-ranking officers awarded promotion JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-one high-ranking officers from the Armed Force's four service branches were promoted on Friday.Dressed in their respective unit uniforms, the military officers reported their new ranks to Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Freedom of expresion bill submitted
Freedom of expresion bill submitted JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives agreed on Friday to deliberate a controversial bill regulating freedom of expression, after rejecting earlier this week an emergency government regulation in lieu of a law.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Police question Bambang over cam allegations
Police question Bambang over cam allegations JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned former president Soeharto's second son Bambang Trihatmodjo as a suspect on Friday over allegations of a scam at his liquidated Bank Andromeda.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Art Summit schedule of events
Art Summit schedule of events Oct. 2-3: Music, Humoristique, Musicatreize (France), Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3154087).Oct. 3-4: Music, Theo Loevendie (Netherlands), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ), Jl. Pos No. 2, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3441892).Oct.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
ASEAN must focus on human security to maintain relevance
ASEAN must focus on human security to maintain relevance JAKARTA (JP): Focusing on achieving freedom from fear, freedom from want and other issues of human security would maintain the relevance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for future generations, speakers at a seminar in...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
KfW -- A long-standing partner of Indonesia
KfW -- A long-standing partner of IndonesiaBy Dr. Gert Vogt Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW) was founded by law in 1948 as a corporation under public law domiciled in Frankfurt am Main. Its functions are those of a promotional bank for the domestic economy and a development bank for developing...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Angry mobs attacks reform-minded tycoon's house
Angry mobs attacks reform-minded tycoon's house JAKARTA (JP): Oil tycoon Arifin Panigoro was shocked and surprised when a group of 100 angry people attacked his residence in South Jakarta on Friday.The mob, claiming to be members of the People Saver Front, pelted stones at the businessman's luxury...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Int'l auditors hired to track graft in forestry associations
Int'l auditors hired to track graft in forestry associations JAKARTA (JP): International auditors Price Waterhouse and Arthur Andersen have been hired to examine several forestry associations to track possible misuse of funds by their former chairman, Mohamad "Bob" Hasan.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Mulyohardjoko, Mar'ie to head Bank Mandiri
Mulyohardjoko, Mar'ie to head Bank Mandiri JAKARTA (JP): The government officially established PT Bank Mandiri on Friday to take over the shareholdings of Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Exim), Bank Dagang Negara (BDN), Bank Bumi Daya (BBD) and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), four of the seven...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Kramat Tunggak to close by Dec. 31
Kramat Tunggak to close by Dec. 31 JAKARTA (JP): The city's long debate over when to close the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta came to an end on Friday when Governor Sutiyoso announced he would shut it down before New Year's Eve.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Firm offers fresh food delivery service
Firm offers fresh food delivery service JAKARTA (JP): A new retail delivery service firm, PT FresMart Metro Retail, offers fresh food to customers who don't have time to go shopping themselves, its executive said on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Pertamina-Caltex joint operation gets govt support
Pertamina-Caltex joint operation gets govt support JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has endorsed a joint operation by state oil and gas company Pertamina and PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in exploiting the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) block after 2001.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
NGOs help govt oversee social safety net program
NGOs help govt oversee social safety net program JAKARTA (JP): Universities and non-governmental organizations have been involved in the monitoring of the country's multi- billion dollar social safety net program to ensure aid reaches targeted population groups, a senior official has said.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
TECHNOGERMA JAKARTA '99 shows German faith in RI
TECHNOGERMA JAKARTA '99 shows German faith in RI In 1979, the German business community held a trade fair in Indonesia, called INDOGERMA. Since then, many forms of collaboration have emerged between Indonesian companies and industrial associations and their German counterparts, encouraging the...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Scholar ask political parties to etablish their policies
Scholar ask political parties to etablish their policies JAKARTA (JP): Political parties must establish their visions and policies for the future instead of thinking about the past, noted political scholar Muhammad AS Hikam said on Friday."Most parties are still...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Quality TV drama takes realistic look at AIDS
Quality TV drama takes realistic look at AIDS JAKARTA (JP): AIDS cannot be transmitted by touching or kissing. Local dramas do not necessarily mean cheesy soap operas that are made for ratings alone.Both concepts were worked on for half a year by six directors and a group of doctors specializing in...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Death toll rises to 93 in attacks on sorcerers
Death toll rises to 93 in attacks on sorcerers SURABAYA (JP): The death toll has risen to 93 in attacks by mysterious groups of masked murderers on people suspected of practicing "black magic" in East Java over the past two months, police said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Investigation into Soeharto's wealth
Investigation into Soeharto's wealth The investigation into the Soeharto family's billions is rapidly assuming the proportions of a farce. The President, a known crony of former president Soeharto, appoints the Attorney General, likewise a "Soeharto man.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Minister shocked by shabby sports offices
Minister shocked by shabby sports offices JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Agung Laksono made his maiden visit to the office complex housing the nation's sports associations in Senayan on Friday, but his first hand view of national sports development ended in disappointment.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Live TV shows
Live TV shows The following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TVs (all times in West Indonesia Time):Saturday English soccer league: Coventry v Aston Villa, SCTV at 9 p.m.Sunday Motorcyling: Australian Grand Prix, ANteve at 12 noon.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
HR managers play big role successful business
HR managers play big role successful businessBy Greg Doyle JAKARTA (JP): In an article in the Sept. 25 edition of The Jakarta Post, Budi Hanoto argued that effective human resource (HR) management links business strategy and HR processes.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Germany a long-standing partner of Indonesia
Germany a long-standing partner of Indonesia German Ambassador to Indonesia Heinrich Seemann enjoys citing the perhaps surprisingly long relationship enjoyed by his nation and Indonesia, including a sojourn spent by famed 19th century painter Raden Saleh in Dresden.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Clash at Manggarai
Clash at Manggarai Although Jakartans are certainly no strangers to civil unrest, the brawl that pitted two neighborhoods in the Manggarai area of South Jakarta against each other last weekend has drawn our attention once again to the growing social problems our overcrowded metropolis is facing.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
DPR starts debate on political bills
DPR starts debate on political bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives began on Friday the reading of three political bills -- much-awaited because they will govern how next year's first post-Soeharto general election will be conducted.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Creative Expression of a Conservation Message, WWF Indonesia and Sally Linder, at Cemara 6 Galerry and Cafe, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.9-11, Central Jakarta (Phone: 324505), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 3.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Allianz spreads its wings across Asia
Allianz spreads its wings across Asia The insurance industry, like other financial sectors, is facing challenging times.Allianz has made a commitment to Asia. This year, it launched a joint venture in the Philippines, assumed a 25 percent stake in Brunei's largest insurer NIC and injected fresh...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Daimler-Benz upbeat on RI future
Daimler-Benz upbeat on RI future In line with its ongoing strategy of globalization, Daimler- Benz is increasing its focus on the most important markets around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is being given top priority.
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
GTZ contributes to RI development
GTZ contributes to RI development The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH is Germany's public cooperation for development. It operates within the scope of the German Federal Government Development Policy: foreign policy, economic policy and development policy complement...
Sat, 03 Oct 1998
Change or peril for financial bodies
Change or peril for financial bodiesBy C.B. Clagluena JAKARTA (JP): Back to 1944, the Bretton Woods agreement? No more free capital market? Practically dismantling the "ancient" Bretton Woods agreement in the early 1970s, has set the (capital) world free to trade on a virtually unlimited scale;...