Love is not enough to build a happy marriage By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): People often say that quarrels and arguments are the spices of any marriage. But when they occur in an inter- racial marriage, they are likely to explode into a marital disaster, according to experts.

30,000 youths rally in support of Golkar JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 30,000 young supporters of Golkar held a noisy rally here yesterday, vowing to help the ruling political grouping seize victory in next year's general elections. "I command you, the youths of Golkar, to close ranks and work to win as many votes as possible for Golkar in the 1997 general elections," Chairman Harmoko said in a fiery speech, to the loud applause of the supporters at the Senayan eastern parking lot.

Mixed marriage: A tale of trials and tribulation JAKARTA (JP): What is a mixed marriage like? What is it like marrying a person from a different country, with different culture, customs, law etc.? Several people in such marriages talked to The Jakarta Post about their experiences Heni, a housewife, married an Englishman in Sukabumi, West Java, in 1991, and moved to London shortly after the marriage.

Paintings found at Jurai show richness of RI art By Haris Sukendar JAKARTA (JP): The discovery of Indonesia's oldest painted artwork has great value to both the scientific and art worlds. The paintings were discovered accidentally by treasure diggers on the walls of stone burial chambers at Jarai, Pagar Alam in the 675 meter high plateau of Pasemah in South Sumatra in 1978.

Balinese women venture into new area:; The fine arts By Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): The exhibition of 34 Balinese women painters currently running at the Bentara Budaya, Jakarta, may well be a sign of changing trends in the role of women in Bali. Until fairly recently, the fine arts on Indonesia's most famous island used to be the privilege of men only.

No outgoing calls From Bisnis Indonesia Since Oct. 12 our telephone has been unable to make outgoing calls and can only receive incoming messages. My father tried to contact numbers 117 and 8562117 to report the problem, however he failed to receive a response from the operator despite his repeated efforts. A computerized voice informed him that his complaint had been duly registered and that he should wait to be attended. His complaint was only acknowledged by an operator on Oct.

Saigon hotel floats away from tough local market By John Chalmers HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Reuter): When the Saigon Floating Hotel finally weighs anchor and sets sail for a paradise island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, old rivals in Ho Chi Minh City will watch it go with a bitter-sweet mix of relief and envy.

Unknown attackers kill 2 students JAKARTA (JP): Two students were killed in two separate fights on Saturday. A student from a technical senior high was stabbed to death by three unidentified students in Central Jakarta and a private university student was fatally assaulted by two men in East Jakarta. Senen Police subprecinct chief, Maj. M.

Bogor ostrich farm joins lucrative worldwide business By Joko Suwarno BOGOR, West Java (JP): One variety to be considered to your regular dish of steak may be parts of a three-meter-tall, 150- kilogram bird: the ostrich. It is claimed to have less cholesterol and fat than beef. That's not all. Shoes, bags and jackets can be made from the hide. Ostrich feathers can be made into high-quality dusters used in the automotive industry, painting, fashionable boas and toys.

White House defends Indonesian policy WASHINGTON (Agencies): The White House denied on Friday that contributions from Indonesians to President Bill Clinton's campaign had influenced U.S. policy towards Indonesia and muffled criticism of human rights abuses there, AFP reported. "This administration has pressed the issue of human rights specifically with respect to the government of Indonesia and East Timor harder than the last two administrations," White House spokesman Michael McCurry said.

Legal consequences of mixed marriages By T. Sima Gunawan Love transcends everything, including race, ethnicity and nationality. Marriage between people of different nationalities is not uncommon, but this does not mean that it is without problems. Those who tie such conjugal knots apparently face cultural problems, and what's more, such marriages have many legal consequences. The Jakarta Post examines the issue and identifies the problems for Indonesians and their foreign spouses.

Does batik 'tulis' have a place in the global village? By Dini S. Djalal Jakarta (JP): Batik. For centuries the word symbolized the enigmatic Orient to the outside world. Like the societies in which it flourished, batik was sophisticated yet earthy, sensuous yet virtuous. Batik flowered amidst the genteel traditions of Javanese culture. But it was under Dutch colonization, which increased silk imports, that batik tulis reached ever more elaborate dimensions.

Guess What? JAKARTA (JP): "I... mmm... enjoyed it," said fashion designer Ghea Panggabean when asked how she felt about modeling diamond jewelry in a De Beer's show at Mercantile Athletic Club on Wednesday. "I did this just for fun. And I did not do it alone." She modeled the jewelry with her twin daughters, Yana and Amanda, and a number of famous female models such as Okky Asokawati, Laras, Kintan and Chrisye.

Ruminating about 'Smart Partnership' How do you craft a profitable business alliance? Louis R. K. Paul gives some views. Malaysia is spreading the gospel of "Smart Partnership" to other developing countries. While the concept of Smart Partnership is not new in business, this is probably the first time that a government has recognized it as a formula for accelerating a country's development process and is willing to share its experience. What is Smart Partnership?

'Bu' Yati By Bre Redana Bu Yati, my teacher. It seems that times have greatly changed. Yet in your presence, I am always a pupil. I stood gaping at her like a fool, trying with all my might to suppress the onrushing tears. People might be bored each time they hear my story about my birthplace. Now, I have once again arrived in this small town of Central Java to convey a message from friends in Jakarta who plan to hold a reunion.

Tomashevich denies Bok second title JAKARTA (JP): Uzbekistan's Dmitri Tomashevich buried Dutchman Martijn Bok's dream of winning his second title in the Satelindo Indonesia Satellite men's tennis circuit yesterday. For his first career title, third seed Tomashevich, losing semifinalist of the circuit's first leg in Bandung, West Java, last week, displayed his mastery on clay to ease past a drained Bok 6-1, 6-3 in only 35 minutes of play at the Senayan tennis complex.

Tambunan: Golkar member, PDI defender By Prasetyo Hadi and T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): How do you determine the loyalty of a political party's member? The question lingers as lawyer Robert Odjahan Tambunan, a member of Golkar, defends Megawati Soekarnoputri. Tambunan, 58, is the chief lawyer of Megawati, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Ali to arrive here today for third Indonesian visit JAKARTA (JP): World boxing's living legend, Muhammad Ali, is expected to arrive here this morning for a one-week visit, which will mostly be filled with children's charity programs. The 54-year-old former three-times world heavyweight champion is scheduled to touch down at the Sukarno-Hatta airport at 9:45 a.m., on a Garuda Indonesia Airways flight.