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Olympic bronze medalists ousted at U.S. Open ORANGE, California (Agencies): Olympic men's doubles bronze medalists and top seeds Denny Kantono and Antonius Irianto, crashed to the makeshift partnership of Chandra Wijaya and Sigit in Friday's all-Indonesian semifinal at the U.S. Open badminton championships.

What they say about shopping in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): If you want to find out about shopping in Jakarta, your best bet is to ask the shoppers themselves. Here are a variety of comments, some optimistic about Jakarta's prospect as a shopper's paradise, and others a little bit doubtful: L. A. Hanafiah, chairman of the Indonesian Heart Foundation, believes Indonesia could become a major shopping destination.

Sondakh on becoming a retailing hero By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, particularly the country's capital, will not have to wait until tariffs tumble in 2003 to become a major Asian shopping destination. Or so says Steve Sondakh, an executive of the Hero supermarket chain. He believes that Indonesia has the ability to achieve the mantle before 2000 as long as the government and local retailers forge closer links to stimulate the country's shopping industry.

Expo raises questions of art's role in politics By R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The July 27 riots in Jakarta have not only driven prodemocracy movements underground, they have also caused two artists to withdraw from the ongoing exhibition of installation art in Yogyakarta. The original plan was that the exhibition, at the Affandi Museum here from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, would include the works of 10 artists. However, two days before the opening, two participants bowed out of the show.

The bargains and brand names of Mangga Dua JAKARTA (JP): "Rp 3,500 for one or Rp 10,000 (US$4.2) for four" is a common sign in the T-shirt shops of Pasar Pagi Retail Center and the Jakarta International Trade Center in Mangga Dua, North Jakarta. Believe it or not, Armani shirts, which should carry a price tag of over Rp 100,000, sell for less than Rp 30,000 there. The low prices and the wide range of products have made Mangga Dua popular not only with locals but also with foreigners.

RI to host junior world swimming meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the 1999 Junior World Swimming Championships, the chief of the sport's governing body announced yesterday. Chairman of the International Amateur Swimming Federation (FINA) Mohammad Larfaoui said on the second day of his official visit here that Indonesia's facilities meet the standards required for a world-level event.

How English took over the world By Steffani McChesney JAKARTA (JP): According to the 1995 World Almanac, 470 million people speak English worldwide, 322 million of which are native speakers. English is the second most widely spoken language in the world after Mandarin. These are unbelievable statistics considering the inauspicious beginnings of the language which only developed into its present form about 400 years ago on and off the coast of Europe.

Family and friends fondly remember Pierre Tendean By Fitrianti Djoni Thirty-one years ago the now banned Indonesian Communist Party launched an abortive coup, later known as Gerakan 30 September (G-30-S PKI). Six generals and a lieutenant -- Lt. Gen. A. Yani, Maj. Gen. Soeprapto, Maj. Gen. S. Parman, Maj. Gen. Haryono M.T., Brig. Gen. D.I. Pandjaitan, Brig. Gen. Soetoyo Siswomihardjo and First Lt. Pierre A. Tendean -- were kidnapped and killed in Jakarta. Each Sept.

Foreign retailers step up pressure on local firms By Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Competition among the retailers in Indonesia is getting fiercer with more foreign firms invading the capital's glittering new malls and modern shopping centers. At least seven foreign retail giants have set foot here to serve the burgeoning middle class. And their presence has resulted in a stronger wave of competition.

Prerfecting the art of canny investments JAKARTA (JP): When Mrs. Dahlan bought yet another antique Chinese earthenware jug, the rest of the family protested. But she didn't feel she had made a mistake, nor did she think she had wasted her money. "It's not just another jug, thank you very much. It's investasi," she argued hotly. "In two years' time, its price will double or even triple." Unluckily, a few days later, her investment fell into pieces.

Cane street racers: Ling KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's transport ministry and the police are pushing ahead with a plan to introduce caning for illegal street racers as fatalities increase, a senior minister said in remarks published yesterday. The proposal is part of a move to increase penalties to deter illegal racing, especially among motorcyclists, Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik was reported saying by The Star. "...

Jakarta: A 'paradise' for shoppers Indonesian retail is booming. Jakarta, with over twelve million people, is sprinkled with glittering new malls. World- class retail chains are rushing to set up outlets here to tap the spending power of the growing middle class. The Jakarta Post took a look at what is really happening. The following report and three related stories on Page 6 were prepared by Arief Suhardiman, I.

Medicine prices I am gratified to see that health care issues are finally getting the attention they deserve (Medicine Prices Tell A Horror Story, The Jakarta Post Sept. 15, 1996). I applaud and commend the contributors.