Dogs have varied roles in complex Balinese society DENPASAR (JP): Calling someone a dog in Indonesia will usually result in a black eye. But in Buleleng, North Bali, calling someone a dog is a friendly greeting reserved for close friends: "Cicing keleng cai, keken kabare? Tumben icing nepuk cai." ("You old dog, how are you?

Dual-income parents wrestle with child rearing JAKARTA (JP): The girl was a trouble-maker. She refused to do her homework, did not listen to the teacher and liked to bug her classmates. The teacher called her parents and eventually found out the cause of her mischievousness -- lack of attention from her parents. "Both of her parents work," Darmadi, director of Ursula Elementary School, said. He did not mean to paint a bleak picture of children of dual- income parents. No.

First phase of haj operation ends JAKARTA (JP): The first phase of this year's haj operation was completed when the last plane carrying Indonesian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia left Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airport last night. Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung, who is amirul haj or leader of the haj delegation this year, was among the passengers on the 193th flight departing from Jakarta yesterday.

Utut shines in Cakti chess tourney JAKARTA (JP): Utut Adianto struck back yesterday to regain the sole lead in the Cakti chess tournament in Madras, India, with an impressive sixth-round win over home favorite Varugeese Koshy. The Indonesian number one grandmaster, who had to share the lead with British grandmaster Anthony Miles on Thursday, attacked rampantly with his black pieces. After just 25 moves, Utut brought the Indian international master to his knees.

East Timor troop reduction CANBERRA (Reuter): Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday his government was considering reducing its troop numbers in East Timor, the former Portuguese colony that became the country's 27th province in 1975. Indonesia was looking at "measures" in relation to East Timor, Alatas said when asked whether the territory might gain autonomy.

Stamford Raffles' place in the history of Java By Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): On Nov. 22, 1995, on the occasion of Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary, the British government presented to Indonesia a collection of 1,500 drawings, watercolors and sketches made by order of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and collected by him during his tenure as lieutenant governor of Java during the governorship of Lord Minto. Raffles' tenure lasted for five years, from 1811 to 1816.

Alleged rapist nabbed in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): A Bekasi man has been arrested for allegedly raping his unconscious 17-year-old housemaid as his wife was preparing to give birth to their fourth child in a nearby clinic. The suspect, Teo Afu, alias Irfan Susanto, 34, was arrested shortly after the girl informed a relative and neighbors of the incident. They then reported it to the local police on Thursday.

AIDS research led to beauty pills JAKARTA (JP): Staying young and healthy has become an obsession for many people, especially since old age is associated with wrinkles, physical disabilities and even senility. Nobody can stop the clock ticking, but that has not discouraged people from at least trying to stall nature from taking its toll. Just look at the wide range of health and beauty products, therapies and treatments available to those concerned about their physical health and looks.

Loneliness haunts today's youth By T. Sima Gunawan and Rita A. Widiadana Ninety-two years after R.A. Kartini's death, more and more Indonesian women enjoy a life that was unimaginable during her lifetime. Today, many women in the country are able to pursue the highest level of education, find good jobs and have families as well. Obviously Kartini's struggle for emancipation has bore fruit.

Jakarta clinches overall cycling title JAKARTA (JP): National rider Herry Janto Setiawan scooped three more gold medals yesterday in the invitational cycling tournament here, leading Jakarta to the overall title in the two- day meet. Herry, a silver medalist in the 18th Southeast Asian Games last year, wound up the day with a convincing win in the 30-kilometer point race.

Malaysia's 'Kongsi Raya': Celebrating togetherness By Lim Pui Huen The concept of Bangsa Malaysia gives Malaysians a new vision for the future. No matter what the astrologers and feng shui masters say, most Malaysians feel that the Year of the Rat will be an auspicious one. By the fortuitous conjunction of the stars, Chinese New Year fell one day ahead of Hari Raya Idul Fitri.

Eagles the real teachers at Puncak's paragliding slope By Richard Watson PUNCAK, West Java (JP): The last of the morning mist dissipated across the valley floor, revealing the full majesty of Gunung Salak's volcanic cone. We watched hushed and awed as a black eagle soared and bobbed effortlessly on the day's first thermals.

Sexual division of labor labeled oppressing JAKARTA (JP): The traditional sexual division of labor between men and women, which supposedly originated from biological differences between the sexes, is often seen as a source of oppression. Things were different in the past. Women had more power because their work was vital for the survival of the family and their tribe.

Crossword puzzler I do not think I am wrong in assuming that many of The Jakarta Post's readers are avid lovers of the crossword puzzle. From the day I started subscribing to The Jakarta Post seven years ago, I have been following it with keen interest. With a sigh of relief, I can say that the puzzles have matured from an arid section of the paper to an interesting and challenging one, especially Sunday's Crossword Puzzler.

Felia Salim leaves room for mistakes By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): She was born in Rome and grew up in four continents: Europe, North and South America and Asia. Her current residency: Jakarta. Her expertise: capital markets. Felia Salim is a director of PT Bursa Efek Jakarta, the Indonesian name of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX). JSX was established in 1991.

Glimmering Bagan pagodas shine through for Myanmar YANGON, Myanmar (JP): Burma, as it is still called by the majority of its population, has also been dubbed the "Land of the Pagodas". Pagodas are indeed the first structures seen upon setting foot in the country. In Yangon, the golden tops sprout up from amidst the buildings. They become flickering towers at noon, the fierce rays of the sun making the golden yellow roofs blinding.

'Indo' painter expresses cultural dilemma By R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): Edith Bons is a painter whose heritage is anchored in two different worlds, but in whose creations the Indonesian part without doubt has the upper hand. This trait pervades her work, 30 examples of which are on show from April 4 to April 30 at the Cemeti Gallery, Yogyakarta. Edith Bons employs a traditional Indonesian style or merges it with Western styles. She is both a Western and an Eastern artist.

English elegance in the sun-drenched Caribbean JAKARTA (JP): If you're dressed by Dunhill you don't need to worry about style or whether your clothes are in fashion. Alfred Dunhill, luxury menswear and accessories manufacturer, concentrates on assuring its clientele of style and a certain timeless elegance, positioning itself in a niche between the two extremes of traditional conservatism and trendy high fashion.

TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 Morning News 7:30 TV Series: Grandizer 8:00 Science Film 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 Focus: People and Event 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Stories for Children 11:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke Gelanggang 1:15 p.m.

Heyzer: A women with modern vision By Cebe Tadjoedin and Farsida Lubis JAKARTA (JP): When Noeleen Heyzer, the director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta airport recently, she stupefied the officer sent to meet her. He had brought two cars, apparently believing that a woman's luggage couldn't be accommodated in just one car. He may also have thought she would have a large entourage with her, being an United Nations envoy.

Waiting for Myanmar's democracy leader, 'The Lady' YANGON (JP): Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the struggle for human rights and democracy in Myanmar, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 after receiving the Norwegian Thorolf Rafto Prize for Human Rights and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from European Parliament. In 1988 she was put under house arrest. It lasted six years. In July 1994 she was set free, but it is not clear what this really means.

Indonesia working mothers want flexible office hours By T. Sima Gunawan and Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Just back from maternity leave, Rina, a media executive at a local advertising company, asked her employer to allow her to adjust her working schedules to accommodate her new role as a mother. She was pleasantly surprised by his response.

Dermo-cosmetics solve skin problems JAKARTA (JP): The latest offering from RoC is RoC DermatologiC, a range of 12 active, dermo-cosmetic products that combine cosmetics and dermatology, and reduce the side effects of medical treatment. They are created based on the RoC concept of "hypo-allergenic, without perfume, non-comedogenic" products. The RoC DermatologiC product range also takes specifically into account the demands of dermatologists to help solve deep seated skin disorders.

What is art? How does one appreciate it? Starting this week, Prof. David Kwo, a student of the late master Chinese painter Qi Bai-Shi, will write a column for The Arts page of the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post. Born in Beijing in 1919, under the name Dai Wei Kwo, he obtained his Ph.D in art from New York University in 1977. Prof. Kwo has since taught at over 100 universities and colleges including at Harvard and Yale, and in Chicago, Bonn, Leeds, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

At the age of 70, Hans Snel paints in abstract style By Intan Petersen UBUD, Bali (JP): Ubud in January. The frangipani trees in the garden of a small hotel and restaurant sway harmoniously under the force of the wind and rain. The small white petals fall and make a floral carpet on the green grass.