How to spend time while visiting Singapore By Johannes Simbolon SINGAPORE (JP): A journalist who visited Singapore recently said that what amazed her most was the fact that the country has not only managed to discipline its people, but also its animals. She was stunned at hearing a yellow-headed amazon bird named Charlie singing "My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean ...." upon the order of its master.

Fourth time lucky for Yayuk at Wimbledon? By Russel Barlow JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki will make her fourth attempt tomorrow to serve up a little piece of history for herself at Wimbledon, the oldest and most revered tennis tournament in the world. Yayuk, who has compiled a remarkable record by reaching Wimbledon's fourth round in four consecutive years, will become the first Asian woman ever to reach Wimbledon's quarterfinals if she advances.

The road to Medan will vex the best JAKARTA (JP): The battle for the top honor in the Rally of Indonesia '95 is reaching its peak as world class drivers fully backed-up by their giant car producers re-affirmed their confidence in making the event their victory. Famed for its turquoise seas, blue skies and the warm welcome of its people, Indonesia plays host to the first round of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championships.

Having a bad-cab-day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): It's Wednesday morning and your coworker storms into the office, flings down her bag and heads straight for the coffee machine. She gulps the scalding coffee, composes herself somewhat and snarls, "You won't believe what happened to me on the way to work." You sit there with a knowing grin on your face as she relates to you yet another bad-cab-day tale. A bad-cab-day in Jakarta is just like a bad-hair-day anywhere else.

Responses to crises: Jakarta and the Balkans By Suryono Darusman Suryono Darusman looks at President Soeharto's recent proposal to bring peace to the Balkans. On his flight back from a recent trip to Europe, Indonesia's President Soeharto put forward proposals for a peaceful settlement of the ongoing civil war in the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He was speaking to a group of journalists who accompanied him on his official visit to Zagreb and Sarajevo in early March.

Another story about bamboo The Jakarta Post has run several interesting articles recently on the uses of bamboo. I would like to recount a story I read (author unknown), which the readers might find interesting. Once upon a time in the heart of the Eastern Kingdom lay a beautiful garden. Of all the dwellers of the garden, the most beautiful and beloved was a gracious and noble Bamboo. One day the Master of the garden drew near to contemplate his Bamboo.

Feisal demands more from police force JAKARTA (JP): The National Police force marked its 49th anniversary with an impressive show of force yesterday, but Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung demanded more from them in terms of professionalism and in providing public services. "We have to honestly admit that there are still a bunch of weaknesses and shortcomings in both development and operational matters (of the police)," Feisal said in a written speech read at the anniversary ceremony.

Gold dominates traditional royal wedding costumes JAKARTA (JP): Gold seems to be the preferred color for the traditional bridal costumes of many ethnic groups in Indonesia. At least that was the impression instilled by the splendid Indonesian Royal Palaces' Traditional Wedding Costumes show. The show, on Wednesday at the Shangri-La hotel in Jakarta, was held in conjunction with the first Indonesian Royal Palace Festival from July 1 to July 7 in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java.

Christine felt her way in 'Nemuru Otoko' By Edi Utama TOKYO (JP): This interview took place in late May inside an apartment in the Honancho, Suginami-Ku district in Tokyo. It was the first interview given by Christine Hakim, winner of six Citra Awards as well as several international awards, to an Indonesian newspaper since she arrived in Japan in November last year.

Gita and Jimbani Cafe On behalf of the owners of Jimbani Cafe and Gallery I would like to thank you for printing an article about our cafe in The Jakarta Post on Sunday, June 8, 1995. My name, which was not spelled correctly, was mentioned in the article. I did not object to the mentioning of my name, even though I think this was too much, considering that I am only an ordinary owner of the cafe. Besides, I had never been contacted by any of the Post's reporters.

Affluent young Indians cruise the fast lane By Clarence Fernandez BOMBAY (Reuter): The strobe lights cut through the thick smoke in the swanky Bombay disco, picking out young people gyrating to the sounds of computer-synthesized metallic music with little discernible rhythm. A "rave" is in progress. The young achievers of India's urban middle-class are flocking to beaches and discotheques for these night-long parties, rocking to Western music and mixing with Bombay's affluent chic set.

The charms of art-deco architecture in Bandung By Mauro P. Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): In 1990 the Bandung Heritage Society sent representatives to attend the First International Art Deco Conference in Miami, U.S.A. This group of people, concerned with the conservation of buildings in Bandung presented the potential of art deco buildings in Bandung.

Gedong Kirtya preserves tradition in computer age By Nyoman Suwela DENPASAR (JP): In the current era of advanced electronic technology, with computers replacing typewriters and disks have replacing paper, the Gedong Kirtya library continues its careful preservation of palm leaf manuscripts. This unique library in Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng regency, collects, copies and stores thousands of lontar (palm leaf) manuscripts.

Navratilova was the Queen of Wimbledon's grass courts By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Martina Navratilova will forever be associated with Wimbledon, the tournament whose lawns she staked out as her very private domain. It was a hard-earned victory both for titles and for the affections of British spectators who took several years to warm to the emotionally intense, outspoken and sometimes churlish Navratilova.

The Regent opens after three-year delay By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): After a few years of delay, the Regent of Jakarta is finally ready to enter the fierce competition in the city's hotel business. "It is really God's blessing that the hotel is finally opening. Two years ago, we thought that this ceremony would never take place," noted Said Umar Husin at the hotel's opening last week.

Boeing: Eight decades in plane business By K. Basrie BELLEVUE, Washington (JP): To many Indonesians, Boeing is a familiar name. Even long before the names of most of its rival companies became popular, Boeing was known by ordinary Indonesians as a company which made machines that flew.

How they enjoy information superhighway By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Back in the Cold War era, one of the biggest concerns in the United States was how a communication network could be maintained and operated even after a major nuclear attack by the Soviet Union had devastated the country. A centralized network would definitely not meet this requirement, since all the Soviets would have to do was to destroy the central hub in order to cripple the entire communication system.

Internet mania hits Indonesia By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The gateway to the information superhighway is now widely open to people in the country. With just one touch, you can gain access to the largest global computer network of the century, the Internet. The hottest issues of a number of topics are at your fingertips. Surfing the net has become a fast-growing global trend.

TV today TVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fresh with Berty Tilarso 7:40 Cartoon: Vicky The Viking 8:05 Around Us 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Music 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 1:15 p.m.

Electronic billboards enliven outdoor advertising JAKARTA (JP): Outdoor advertising has been around for a long time, especially in the capital city, but this medium of communication did not take off until five years ago when agencies began to pay it more attention. The Indonesian Association of Advertising Agencies estimated spending on outdoor ads in 1994 at US$88 million, more than three times as large as the $24.65 million spent in 1993.

Indonesia guest of honor at Paris' Festival of Music By Kunang Helmi Picard PARIS (JP): It has become a "nouvelle tradition" here that the summer's solstice be celebrated by the Festival of Music. Despite this year's reluctance to actually produce summer temperatures and blue skies, 1995 is the 14th year in which the capital has swung to lilting melodies, or pounding rhythms, spanning the 20 arrondissements of the city and leaving daily woes far behind.