Artist Dadang speaks about the oppressedBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Not many artists use esthetic elements as a means to express their concern about the surrounding realities. Esthetic elements are only a style to convey their views toward social phenomena in their environment.

Irian Jaya rebels free one hostage JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya separatist rebels released yesterday one of their 12 hostages, who have been held captive since Jan. 8, a military official said."The rebels released Abraham Wainggai at 10 a.m.

Fryatt on course to Indonesia Open title JAKARTA (JP): Edward Fryatt of England lost some of his dazzle in the third round of the US$250,000 Indonesia Open golf championship yesterday, but his lackluster 3-under par-68 was enough to earn him a commanding seven-stroke lead going to the final.

Score RoundupGolfBay Hill Invitational (USA unless stated): 137 - Patrick Burke 71-66, Jeff Maggert 72-65 138 - Mike Hulbert 69-69, Glen Day 67-71 139 - Steve Jones 69-70, Jeff Sluman 70-69, Mark O'Meara 67-72, Corey Pavin 69-70, Tom Purtzer 69-70 140 - Guy Boros 73-67, Bob Lohr 68-72, Nick Faldo...

Buffalo driven out by hand tillersBy Hartono Hadikusumo YOGYAKARTA (JP): As a primary school student during the early 1960s, my attention was always drawn to the back covers of my textbooks. On the back of these school books was always a picture of a farmer behind a plow pulled by a buffalo team.

Solving traffic jams Everyday we complain and wonder why the government and experts have not yet found a way to reduce traffic jams in Jakarta.Why don't we -- the readers of The Jakarta Post -- all offer suggestions?Here are some ideas:1.

Puncak resort has a fatal beautyBy Johannes Simbolon and Yoko N. Sari Isn't it too late? This is the question springing from President Soeharto's order to halt construction in Puncak, West Java in an effort to stem the flooding which hit the capital in January and February.

Unbridled change threatening BaliBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Nyoman Gelebet's name frequently makes front page news in Bali. He is critical of the deterioration the island's culture. He stands on the frontline of protesters with Gedong Bagoes Oka, a prominent religious leader who promotes...

Activists behind the establishment of New OrderBy Hartoyo Pratiknyo JAKARTA (JP): Like heroes in old Western movies they came when they were needed and quietly disappeared after the job was done. They are the young men and women activists of a generation now known as the Generation of '66.

Miura scores in J-League opener TOKYO (AFP): Japan's top striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored the first goal of the new J-League season which opened yesterday, to give two-time champions Verdy Kawasaki a 1-0 win over new comers Kyoto Purple Sanga.

Huge procession marks Eka Buana rite BESAKIH, Bali (JP): Thousands of Hindu devotees take part in a spectacular procession. The march, which started at Pura Besakih, the biggest sanctuary in Bali, and ended at Klotok beach yesterday, is part of the great Eka Buana rite, which happens once in a...

Ricky, Rexy ease RI's agony at All England BIRMINGHAM, England (Agencies): World men's doubles champions Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky salvaged Indonesia's pride by retaining their All England badminton title yesterday.

Quick fixes make for lingering problems in PuncakBy Johannes Simbolon PUNCAK, West Java (JP): Oer is one of few Puncak natives who has not been tricked by the land-selling spree that has seduced his community."I'll wait until the price goes up to Rp 1 million (US$444.

Saving Puncak's damaged environmentBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Efforts by the National Spatial Planning Coordinating Board to curb development projects in the Bogor- Puncak-Cianjur area may hardly bear fruit, a noted environmentalist has warned.

Personal problems cause Susi to fail in Brimingham JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti may, like the delicate shuttle she plays, stop in midair and drop to the Olympic ground of Atlanta if she fails to solve her personal problems.

Traffic jams, construction projects destroy PuncakText by Lela E. Madjiah photos by Arief Hidayat PUNCAK, West Java (JP): The sun is nestling among the rows of houses down in the valley. Once in a while clusters of white clouds float with the gentle breeze across the growing fireball.