Ramadhan time for Jakarta Sunday Maghrib 6.17 p.m. Monday Imsak 4:16 a.m. Subuh 4.26 a.m.

Guess What? Rizal Mantovani Music video director Rizal Mantovani, 29, has entered the wide-screen film business. His premier film entitled Kuldesak, from the French "cul-de- sac" or dead end, is expected to appear in theaters soon. "Shooting is almost completed," Rizal, president of Avant Garde Productions, told The Jakarta Post last weekend.

'Fatahillah' expected to prop up RI film industry By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The accelerated production of a film on the life of Fatahillah, the heroic Islamic figure who recaptured Jakarta from the Portuguese in the 16th century, is approaching its final stages. It is scheduled to be completed in March or before the general election in May, at the latest. It is not the deadline that is important.

Acep makes key chains for a living Text and photos by P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): What is there to buy at the entrance of recreational sites such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Monas Square, the Cibubur Camp Site and the Bogor Botanical Garden? Souvenirs made of simple materials but meaningful, nonetheless, to the buyers. Acep Djuandi, 48, from the West Java town of Tasikmalaya is a craftsman who makes key chains from the kernels of kenari nuts (a kind of pecan).

Shuttlers to get contract money before Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia's chairman, Soerjadi, promised players that the organization will endeavor to pay all the outstanding contract money before Idul Fitri. "I'm asking for some time to give the money to you but I hope it can be done soon. But it doesn't mean that you're going to get the money tomorrow.

Getting spiritual lift from 'umrah' By Santi W.E. Soekanto & Wisnu Pramudya The Jakarta Post editorial staff members Santi W.E. Soekanto and Mulkan Salmona recently performed umrah pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. They report on their travels to the holy Islamic cities and to other major cities in the Middle East, including Jordan, Jerusalem, Cairo and Turkey, on Page 1, 8 and 12. MECCA (JP): First, you weep.

Ramos warns bankers MANILA (Reuter): Philippine president Fidel Ramos has warned bankers against the increasing loan applications of politicians starting this year as most of which would be used just for political campaigns. Ramos advised bank presidents whom he met in a closed-door meeting recently to scrutinize all loan applications especially made by incumbent local officials, the presidential palace said in a statement released yesterday.

Umrah pilgrimage: An exciting and special experience Text and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Spending a holiday traveling to Saudi Arabia on umrah pilgrimage and touring Middle East countries afterwards has been an exciting, special experience.

Streets need ridding of hoodlums By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Thursday's clash between two gangs in the crowded Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market area is being seen as further evidence that a mafia-style underworld is emerging in the country.

Guess What? Susi Susanti, Alan Budikusuma Indonesia' golden badminton couple, Susi Susanti and Alan Budikusuma, who were both awarded golden medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics Games, are getting married. They will exchange vows at the altar on Feb. 9 while the reception will take place on Feb. 23. at Grand Melia hotel, Jakarta.

A marriage of weddings and traffic jams JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans, instead of attempting to avoid traffic jams and standing in queues, have adapted themselves creatively in their social lives. An elite wedding in Jakarta, for example, is not just a chance to wish a young couple a happy life together, but it is also a golden opportunity for standing in line. Recently, ominous-looking envelopes containing invitations arrived at the homes of friends.

RP grenade blast kills one ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Reuter): One person was killed and 14 were wounded when two unidentified men lobbed a hand grenade into a business in the southern island of Sulu, a military spokesman said yesterday. Armed Forces southern command spokesman Major Fredesvindo Covarrubias said the grenade attack occurred while businessman Henry Que was celebrating his birthday on Friday evening in downtown Jolo municipality, 960 km (597 miles) south of Manila.

Snacks on the market From Neraca Snacks attractively packaged in aluminum foil nowadays occupy much space on supermarket shelves. The snacks -- many registered with the Health Department -- show no expiry date and are sold in the price range of Rp 100 to Rp 500. With their colorful packaging, the snacks attract children, who like them not for their nutritional value but for their wrapping and the toy enclosed as a gift. Advertisements have also influenced them.

Shangri-La Hotel prepares 300 kilogram Ramadhan cake By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that you can't have your cake and eat it too, but for the fasting month, the Shangri-La Hotel means every word of the cliche. In celebration of the month of Ramadhan, the Shangri-La's kitchen staff spent 24 days creating a 3 by 4 meter wide, 300 kilogram cake made of Australian vegetable butter.

Malaysia wins trophy in Dhaka DHAKA (AFP): Malaysia on Friday clinched the Bangabandhu Cup Silver Jubilee of Independence soccer tournament defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the final at Dhaka Stadium. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed attended the match between Malaysia Red and Indonesia's PSM (Ujungpandang) Soccer Club. Teams from India, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and host Bangladesh took part in the 11-day tournament.

Jasa Marga needs improving From Bisnis Indonesia Despite its nearly completed widening, the Jakarta-Bekasi toll road has not improved its service to road users significantly. The problem is that PT Jasa Marga, the agency managing toll roads which cooperates with private companies, is apparently unable to determine a schedule for trucks and trailers using the toll road.

Jakarta's boutiques sell second-hand designer goods By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Used clothes are not only for the poor. Some wealthy people buy second-hand outfits and wear them with pride. The difference is that the clothes worn by the affluent might be more than just used clothes -- they are used designer clothes. In Jakarta, boutiques selling second-hand brand-name items are rare, but they exist.