Hanafi's latest works explore contextualism By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The most recent paintings of the artist Hanafi, a series entitled Ventilasi Ruang (Ventilation of Spaces), are specifically meant to interact with architect Yori Antar's Puzzle Gallery in Puri Cinere, South Jakarta.

Students: Driven by curiosity, spirit, courage and tenacity By Edith Hartanto and Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Our considerable admiration for the student movement was forgotten as we drove our cars down congested back roads when thousands of student demonstrators took control of the city's main thoroughfares, blocking traffic as they chanted out their hopes and demands.

Visa, BCA join forces to offer Visa/Plus network in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Visa cardholders, as part of consumers around the globe, are now able to secure cash advances from any Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operated by Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of the country's leading banks. This facility is being offered so that Indonesia does not lag behind other countries in the payment card industry, a system which was created some three decades ago.

Student informer tells of warning JAKARTA (JP): A student who said he was bullied into becoming an informer suggested on Saturday that the Nov. 13 incident at the Semanggi cloverleaf was planned by the military. Wiwid Pratiwo, 21, told the National Commission on Human Rights that he was warned several hours in advance that security personnel would open fire on the afternoon of Nov. 13 near the Atma Jaya University campus, and that he was told to leave the scene of the impending clash.

PT IFM puts new drive into removals business PT IFM Move Well is a relative new kid on the block in the local removals business, but it is a distinction it bears proudly. Headed by three former employees of a major moving firm in Jakarta, the company opened its doors in 1996 with the intention of providing a fresh and dynamic approach to putting customers first. IFM Move Well Senior Technical Advisor Ashley Luff said the company has introduced two innovative approaches to the business.

Is a national film industry revival possible or just a dream? By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): George Kamarullah organized a discussion entitled Revival of the Indonesian Film Industry on Nov. 16 at Cipta III Gallery in Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center. George is an active filmmaker and is a cameramen and film editor by profession. George believed that it might be possible to bring about a revival by bringing together representatives of various organizations active in the national film industry.

L. Eland: The glorification of nature By Lilia Syarif Naga JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes we don't know how much we have accomplished in the advancement of technology and civilization, nor do we realize the great amount of deterioration we have caused to our precious earth, our one and only home. One of the ways to measure our advances and declines is to look back and compare our past with our present.

Lane Moving: 'The Difference is That We Care' One of Gary Sweitzer's favorite sayings is that "All moving companies are not created equal." It is a statement only partly in jest, particularly now that the removal service business is clogged with newcomers seeking a piece of the action created by the political and economic turmoil of the past year.

Charity provides patients with an extra dose of TLC By Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Ever feel upset because the doctor you visit does not seem to care enough to explain your symptoms or his or her diagnosis? Felt distressed because your illness is not clearing up despite repeated attempts to cure it? Or have you been on the receiving end of an "I hope you will stop being a pest" look from the aloof physician?

Legislators: Big fish in a small pond JAKARTA (JP): Putting back smiles on the faces of university students after the so-called Black Friday is not an easy task. The injuries, torture, shooting, lashing, bashing, and death of friends they have experienced are extremely traumatic and too much to bear. More over, to their chagrin, the recent SI of MPR (Special Session of People's Consultative Assembly) has not met their demands. They have become withdrawn, sad, and sometimes hard to talk to.

Students fight for greater freedom in their own way JAKARTA (JP): The winds of change that swept strongman Soeharto off his throne has brought about hope for democracy. This is apparent in the burgeoning student groups that fight for greater freedom in their own way and with idealism. Some groups, such as Forkot, are well-known for their huge membership and militancy.

More 'ninjas' killed by mobs SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Three more people suspected of involvement in the murder of a number of religious teachers have been killed by mobs in Demak and Semarang. Demak Police chief Lt. Col. R.M.L. Tampubolon said on Saturday that the victims, who died on Friday night, all suffered from mental disorders. He did not reveal the source of his information.

Urge and admonish oneself From Merdeka I was flabbergasted upon hearing the functional group's (Golkar) chairman Akbar Tandjung state that his party had urged the government to investigate and to settle various recent happenings. What came to my mind was Akbar Tandjung, the minister/state secretary. I was perplexed. How could Akbar Tandjung "split his body"? On the one hand he urged the government, but on the other hand, the government which he urged was himself. It was extremely weird.

Col. Kartini disciplined at home, at work By Lela E. Madjiah BANDUNG (JP): Col. Kartini Hermanus fits the Army's motto for servicewomen, which says: "We are not roses to beautify the garden, but jasmine to safeguard the nation." A symbol of Indonesian women, jasmine represents purity, simplicity and inner strength. These are all traits that the Army hopes to instill in its servicewomen. Like jasmine, Kartini demonstrates the strength and simplicity required by her profession.

Spotlight Photo A: Poetry PT Panca Mitra Setia POETIC PRAYERS: State Minister of Women's Affairs Tutty Alawiyah AS meets with members of the organizing committee of poetry reading show Great Women's Prayers III, 1998. Thirty women are to take part in the show that will take place at Hotel Sahid Jaya on Dec. 16. In the picture, Tutty receives a sketch of the stage from PT Panca Mitra Setia president H.M. Ismail, witnessed by businesswoman Mien R. Uno on Nov. 18.

Abah Kimo By Widya Indratno Everybody in this town certainly knew Abah Kimo alias Thee Kim Ong. It is easy to tell by his name that Sukimo, 56, was an Indonesian of Chinese origin. Although clearly bearing physical characteristics of his race: slanted eyes, raised eyebrows and straight hair, the man did not want to be called Chinese. Perhaps because his father was a Javanese and he himself was once married to a Priangan (West Javanese) girl, Chinese culture did not seem to be part of him.

Women preserve their place in Indonesian military history By Lela E. Madjiah BANDUNG (JP): Women have always been part of the Indonesian military tradition. Old kingdoms produced great women warriors who fought alongside their male peers against colonialists. Among them was Keumalahayati, admiral of the fleet of the Kingdom of Aceh during the reign of Sultan 'Ala al-Din Ri'ayat Syah, more popularly known as Sultan Al Mukammil (1589-1604).

Military ends massive operation in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The military announced on Saturday that it had ended a massive operation to hunt down 50 separatist rebels who attacked a military outpost in Alas in the southern part of East Timor and killed three soldiers and kidnapped 13 others. "We have apprehended the main culprits and they will soon be turned over to the police," Col. Tono Suratman, the East Timor military commander, was quoted by Antara as saying. East Timor Police Chief Col. G.

China awaits RI in badminton showdown JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects a string of final showdowns against its perennial foe China in the Asian Games badminton competition next month. With a total of seven gold medals on offer, the two archrivals will open their fierce contest for the laurels in the men's and women's team events, the head of the Badminton Association of Indonesia's (PBSI) training center Christian Hadinata predicts.

Retracing Wallace's spicy adventure The Spice Islands Voyage: In Search of Wallace; By Tim Severin; Little, Brown and Co 1997; Hardback A$35; 267 pp JAKARTA (JP): The idea of circumnavigating the remote Spice Islands appeals to our sense of romance and adventure. Its allure lies in the chance discovery of a paradise of pristine sandy coves in deep clear waters, home to diverse and little- known cultures.

TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena 123 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana 10:00 Property Program: Tata Griya 10:15 Music 11:30 Talk Show: Bincang-Bincang 12:15 p.m.

Golkar wants house arrest for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar group has joined the bandwagon of calls to make sure that its former patron and main sponsor, former president Soeharto is the subject of a corruption investigation. Marzuki Darusman, the chairman of the Golkar faction in the House of Representatives, asked for Soeharto to be placed under house arrest during a media conference on Saturday.

Somba Opu, a lost historical city By Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): The 20-meter thick ancient fort walls remain sturdy in the middle of paddy fields full of wild shrubbery. There is no obvious evidence that the 1,500-hectare area, located on the Janeberang River delta bordering Gowa and Ujungpandang, was one of the world's busiest commercial districts 300 years ago.

Association seeks reelection of Hasan PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Indonesian track and field society wants to reelect timber tycoon Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan as its chairman for a second four-year term, an official said on Saturday. The secretary-general of the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) Barmawi Chaidir told The Jakarta Post that all 27 provincial branches had agreed to retain Hasan in the top post. "It's our wholehearted will to reelect him.

Students unbowed by shootings The Nov. 13 clash between security officers and demonstrators near the Semanggi cloverleaf that claimed nine lives has raised speculation about the future of student activism as the driving force of Indonesia's reform movement.

Festival highlights waning popularity of Dayak blowguns By Indra D. Himrat JAKARTA (JP): Mention Dayak and some people think about traditional weapons, such as the sumpit (blowgun). A sumpit, made of hard wood, is cylindrical and long, like a rifle barrel. Today, it is used especially for hunting in the forest, but in the past it was used in wars between Dayak groups.

No filthy students despite long sleepovers By Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): Home is where one's heart is, goes the old saying. That sense of belonging, for hundreds of Jakarta university students who have been sleeping over at their respective campuses to keep up with the swift moving pace of student movements, is primarily mirrored in their togetherness. In sharing their idealism, their home is away from home. "Home means being close to and around friends.

Drug abuse on the agenda HANOI (AP): Representatives from ASEAN countries will meet in Hanoi next week to discuss how to fight youth drug abuse, an official at the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth League said Saturday. The conference, to be held Thursday and Friday and co- organized by the Ministry of Public Security and the Youth League, also will draw representatives from ASEAN national AIDS committees and youth organizations, he said.