Hanura respond to present conditions in his works By Aendra H. Medita BANDUNG (JP): Princess Diana and Che Guevara, two public figures whose great influence in the world have made them persist in our memory. And then there is Hanura Hosea, an artist from Yogyakarta. Put them together in one frame: I Want to be Adored. These two forceful figures have become dreams adored by their respective admirers.

Dancer Kompiang's great love is teaching By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): I Gusti Kompiang Raka is one of the country's foremost choreographers and musicians. But nothing makes him happier than passing on his skills to the next generation. He loves teaching young people to master and appreciate traditional dances because "children play crucial roles in preserving our rich traditions.

Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itself By Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Pangandaran coast in the Ciamis regency, West Java, is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists. Thousands come to swim, sunbathe on the white sands, go on boat trips to view the sea garden, or enter the forest reserve area around the coast. Ticket sales to enter the Pangandaran coast area yields Rp 2 billion annually, with hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops scooping up considerable revenues.

Middle class still clinging on to lifestyle: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): The crisis, it seems, has not yet had a telling effect on middle class lifestyles. Social habits develop gradually and do not change abruptly. The severity of the crisis will only truly be felt by the middle classes when they can no longer maintain themselves in the manner to which they have become accustomed. These were some thoughts shared by sociologist Paulus Wirutomo from the University of Indonesia.

Malaysia deports shipload Indonesian illegal workers KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia deported 303 illegal Indonesian immigrants yesterday on board a ferry to Dumai, Sumatra, an Immigration Department spokesman said. The 162 men, 121 women and 20 children, aged between one and 40 years, were required to pay their own fares of up 60 ringgit (US$16) for the trip. The illegals had been rounded up throughout the state of Malacca recently and were detained at a camp for about two weeks, he said.

Islamic state not necessary, say scholars Tidak Ada Negara Islam, Surat-Surat Politik Nurcholish Madjid - Mohamad Roem (There is no Islamic state, Political Letters between Nurcholish Madjid and Mohamad Roem); Editor: Agus Edi Sasono; Djambatan, Jakarta 1997; xxvii + 123 pages; Rp 10,000 JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic State has long been the subject of intense debate among Indonesian political observers.

Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending ways By Reiner Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): In its destructive wake, the monetary crisis has also ripped asunder the material lifestyles of many young urban professionals here. Those who make it their business to follow trends and fashions say the sharp fall of the local currency against the U.S. dollar has eaten away at yuppies' disposable income in the now-ravaged rupiah.

People go all-out to survive crisis By Aloysius Unditu and Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The catchword sprinkled through most conversations today is 'krismon', which is short for 'krisis moneter' (monetary crisis). Different people are affected differently -- there seems to have been relatively few changes to the affluent's lifestyles. Some well-off Indonesians and high-profile celebrities are regularly seen dining out at elegant restaurants on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl.

Diaspora talks upset Timorese JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese pro-integration leaders warned yesterday that a meeting of exiled East Timorese in Portugal could endanger the future of a UN-sponsored forum to bridge the opposing camps in the integration debate.

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 Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 Family's Program: Tata Griya 10:15 Music: Album Minggu 11:30 Talk Show: Bincang-Bincang 12:15 p.m.

Middle class deals with crisis fallout The boom days of economic development this decade supported a growing middle class boasting fat paychecks and ample disposable income. Conspicuous consumption was their byword for living before the sobering realities of the economic crisis hit home. But have they really changed their habits? The Jakarta Post team of reporters -- Reiner Simanjuntak, Christiani S. Tumelap, Aloysius Unditu, Ivy Susanti, P.J. Leo, Imannudin and T.

Spotlight Photo A: Wedding JP/arh TO A NEW LIFE: Former vice president Try Sutrisno (third right) and his wife Tuti Try Sutrisno flank joyful newlyweds Jeanny Roho and Batara Bonar Siagian, son of a The Jakarta Post member of the board, Sabam Siagian (second right), and Stella Siagian (far right). The reception took place Friday at the Jakarta Convention Center. In-laws are Freddy Roho (far left) and Emmy Ismihardjo Roho (second left).

Agus' art portrays freedom, hope YOGYAKARTA (JP): Rays of lights and flames accompany tortured- looking images, one in the middle of a cross-shaped structure. Yet there is a "light of hope," which is the title for 15 portraits of children spread across walls of an exhibition hall showing works by Agus Suwage, 39.

Coaches split over readinnes JAKARTA (JP): Badminton coaches were split yesterday over the Indonesian Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams' readiness for the finals following the latest test matches Friday. Uber Cup team coach Imelda Wiguna said yesterday her squad had improved since they failed to impress in the All-England and Japan opens earlier this year. Imelda, a former notable doubles specialist, said her only job now was to build up the players' fighting spirit.

Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dances By Helly Minarti YOGYAKARTA (JP): The commercialization of arts is now a hot topic following the creation of a new ministry dealing with arts, culture and tourism. While artists are still questioning the issue, Didik Nini Thowok has proved his skill in presenting arts in a entertaining form to serve tourists.

Student actions and dialogs From Media Indonesia Manifestations of concern by students are a nearly daily occurrence on a great number of university campuses. Sometimes, teachers and graduates of the universities join the demonstrations. The media reports on students' demands for political, economic and legal reforms, but it is never clear what is written on the students' banners and what the students cry out.

Coral reefs face major threat from man, nature By Illa Djamal JAKARTA (Antara): Armed with a crowbar, the middle-aged man pried up and down and dug up chunks of coral growing in the coastal waters off the small island. He took his booty to the beach and piled it up on a growing heap that was already covered a cubic meter. Most buyers were locals wanting the chunks for their houses' foundations.

Mas River * In the beginning there was a small sign: "Don't throw litter in this river!" Later everything changed and environment protection officials shook the hands of the mayor and the governor at a dinner party when their mouths were full of sauce and chilly. They told them: "This is the most spectacular development program." Soon afterward many new signs were installed. They didn't bar you from doing things but instead offered you exclusive resorts on the river banks.

Guess What? Lulu Dewayanti Female models Lulu Dewayanti and Keke Suryokusumo Harun are the happy mothers to a five-month-old baby. "It's a baby that I and Keke plan to keep and nurture for the rest of our lives," Lulu said while laughing. Lulu agreed that their five-month-old Look Models, Inc. was not something that came right out of American TV series Models Inc., but "we're getting there." "We are currently looking for girls aged 14 to 20 to sign up," Lulu said Friday.

Penalosa triumphs after headbutt MANILA (Reuters): Gerry Penalosa was left bloodied but still the champion when the referee halted his World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight defense after a clash of heads with Mexican challenger Joel Luna Zarate yesterday. Referee Richard Steele stopped the fight two minutes and 56 seconds into the second round after an accidental head butt by Zarate opened a deep cut above the Filipino champion's right eye.

Missing S'pore ship believed hijacked SINGAPORE (DPA): Piracy is suspected in the disappearance of a missing Singapore-flagged ship in the South China Sea, a news report in the island republic said yesterday. An agent for the Petro Ranger, an Australian-owned tanker carrying some 11,000 tons of diesel oil and kerosene, said he suspected the ship had been hijacked, according to the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) report.

Putty takes Master silver JAKARTA (JP): Putty Armein wrapped up Indonesia's remarkable run in the first Asian Student Bowling Championships with a silver medal in the girls' Master on Friday. Altogether, Indonesia collected two golds, two silvers and a bronze to finish third in the medal standings behind host Singapore and China.

Fires in RP forests DIGOS, Philippines (DPA): Forest fires in southern Philippines engulfed at least 100 hectares of grasslands surrounding the country's highest mountain, government officials said yesterday. As in most parts of the country hit by raging forest fires, the fires in Davao del Sur province were caused by slash-and-burn farmers in areas surrounding Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain and a popular tourist attraction, said forest ranger Demosthenes Amaga.

New processors from Intel: The race goes on By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Christanto Suryadarma from Intel Indonesia has a story to tell. He called someone at an oil company in Jakarta, and when the telephone operator asked him his company, Pak Chris replied briefly, "I'm from Intel".

Taking a bite from jaunty Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Living in Jakarta can be great fun; but not for the faint-hearted or finicky. If you are the type who would sterilize a finger before putting it in your mouth, you are better off staying in Singapore. The naturally adventurous will have no trouble at all in falling in love with Jakarta. The unexpected always happens naturally here.

Clashes, detentions mar protests JAKARTA (JP): Police briefly detained 40 student protesters here yesterday while four others in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, were slightly injured as clashes between students and security personnel continued in some parts of the country. Police also confirmed Friday that one student was shot in a violent demonstration Friday in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra.