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Archive: 23 July 1995

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Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno

Guess What? Ratna N. Riantiarno Choked-up with emotion and verging on tears, actress Ratna N. Riantiarno forced herself to continue her salutation of playwright and movie director Arifin C. Noer. Representing the Indonesian Arts Council, Ratna was asked to say a word about Arifin, who died on May...

The late Subagio's poetry reflects love

The late Subagio's poetry reflects love Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death Becomes More Friendly); Subagio Sastrowardoyo; PT Grasindo, 1995; 152 pages JAKARTA (JP): A collection of poems by the late Subagio Sastrowardoyo entitled Dan Kematian Makin Akrab (And Death is Becoming Closer) was recently...

Workers labor to complete statue

Workers labor to complete statue By Mulkan Salmona and Yacob Herin DILI (JP): The morning sun climbed from behind the hills protruding from the white sands of Metiaut village, Dili. Though still early in the day, its blinding rays scorched the dark skin of the fishermen.

World Vision Indonesia fights against poverty

World Vision Indonesia fights against poverty By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Ruliyah and Yohanes Tiusrela are now happy. They can continue their studies and achieve their dreams. Five years ago, this brother and sister had to face harsh reality -- joining the long line of the school drop-outs...

Why continue to pollute?

Why continue to pollute? The arguments put forward recently in The Jakarta Post ("Producers defend pulp technology" page 2, 13/7/95) by Kahar Heryopuspito, Executive Director of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association, in defense of Indonesian pulp mills that use Chlorine-dioxide (CLO2) or...

Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic arts

Woodcuts dominate Yogyakarta's graphic arts By R.Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): When the Dutch attacked Yogyakarta in 1948, a number of artists printed provoking woodcut posters. The woodcut technique allowed for cheap, quick reproduction of images in the absence of a modern printing press.

Attorney generals to meet

Attorney generals to meet JAKARTA (JP): Attorney generals from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will begin arriving in Jakarta today ahead of their meeting to discuss cooperation in law enforcement within the region, a spokesman for the Indonesian Attorney General's Office said...

Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya

Bandung Raya scalps Pelita Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Two first-half goals from Perry Sandria and Tibidi Alexis boosted Bandung Raya's chances of winning the Indonesian soccer league championship when it stunned favorite Pelita Jaya 2-0 in their Group A quarterfinal match yesterday.

National Children's Day celebrated

National Children's Day celebrated JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 10,000 children from Jakarta and surrounding towns gathered at the Cibubur camping ground yesterday to mark National Children's Day. After the usual rhetoric from officials presiding at the opening ceremony, the rest of the day was filled with...

Scary world

Scary world From Media Indonesia Yesterday, my father read an article about Janet Jackson's laser disc entitled "Janet" not being allowed to be sold in Singapore because of its indecent cover. I guess Singapore is stricter than Jakarta. But Jakarta is even scarier.

TV today

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 Cooking Program 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 12:45...

Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay'

Famous Indian director bombed for 'Bombay' By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Mani Ratnam, the director of a controversial Indian film denounced by Moslem fundamentalists, was injured when three bombs exploded in his house earlier this month.

Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognition

Asia-Pacific Film Festival struggling for recognition By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The 40th Asia-Pacific Film Festival (APFF) starts today in Jakarta. Some 30 feature films and 10 documentaries will enter the four day competition.

Semsar's address

Semsar's address I read with great interest your story on painter Semsar, which was printed in The Jakarta Post on July 9, 1995. I am an artist and also a student. I would like to contact Semsar but, unfortunately, I don't know where to reach him. I would appreciate if you could give me his address.

Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussed

Effects of rapidly changing culture in Bali discussed By Benito Lopulalan SYDNEY (JP): Bali is not an island in itself. It has inspired many writers, photographers, dancers and last, but not least, anthropologists. Many books have been written which describe or analyze Balinese culture.

Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: Peace

Larger-than-life statue brings a single message: Peace By Lela E. Madjiah In commemoration of both the 20th anniversary of the integration of East Timor, which falls on July 17, and 50 years of Indonesian independence, a 25-ton statue called Kristus Raja (Christ the King) is being erected in...

Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin

Guess What? Dr. George McTurnan Kahin Hotel Garuda in Yogyakarta has a special place in the heart of Dr. George McTurnan Kahin, 77, a visiting American academic who is credited with setting up a famed Indonesia study center at Cornell University.

What bad effect? TV has done a lot

What bad effect? TV has done a lot JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are talking (again!) about the bad effect of television on our lives, especially on children's lives. Television programs are accused of being the source of bad information that leads to crime.

Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema

Guess What? Bambang Warih Koesoema Remember Bambang Warih Koesoema? Yes, he is the outspoken legislator whose controversial dismissal in March drew headlines for weeks. "I feel so free and unburdened these days," said the former member of the House of Representatives from the ruling Golkar faction.

Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing

Most juvenile prisoners involved in stealing JAKARTA (JP): Michael Jackson was belting out his new song Scream in a 20-square-meter room packed with boys and decorated with posters of Indonesian rock star Iwan Fals and American group Metallica.

Guess What? Muktiwibowo

Guess What? Muktiwibowo Elvis sang Are you lonesome tonight -- again. This time he was spotted at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center during a commemoration for the late Indonesian theater and movie director Arifin C. Noer last weekend.

Time for Indonesian film industry to wake up

Time for Indonesian film industry to wake up By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Last year witnessed both the decline of the Indonesian film industry and the rise of a number of promising young filmmakers. For the second time, Indonesia failed to hold its film festival because the number of the films...

Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground

Architect Ratna Djumiati treading new ground BANDUNG (JP): The construction project of the immense statue of Kristus Raja (Christ the King ) could not run smoothly without this woman. Architect Ratna Djumiati, 46, successfully mapped out the plan to erect the huge statue of Christ outside of Dili,...

Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes

Mahathir can't get Japan to say yes Heng Pek Koon delves into the reasons why Tokyo has been resistant to the East Asian Economic Caucus concept. Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is no stranger to controversy.