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Archive: 26 April 1998

26 articles found

Agus' art portrays freedom, hope

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...

Hanura respond to present conditions in his works

Hanura respond to present conditions in his worksBy 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.

Dancer Kompiang's great love is teaching

Dancer Kompiang's great love is teachingBy 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.

Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itself

Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itselfBy 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...

Middle class still clinging on to lifestyle: Sociologist

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.

Malaysia deports shipload Indonesian illegal workers

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.

Islamic state not necessary, say scholars

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...

Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending ways

Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending waysBy Reiner Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): In its destructive wake, the monetary crisis has also ripped asunder the material lifestyles of many young urban professionals here.

People go all-out to survive crisis

People go all-out to survive crisisBy 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).

Diaspora talks upset Timorese

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

TV todayTVRI 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...

Middle class deals with crisis fallout

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.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: WeddingJP/arhTO 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).

Clashes, detentions mar protests

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.

Coaches split over readinnes

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...

Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dances

Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dancesBy 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.

Student actions and dialogs

Student actions and dialogsFrom Media IndonesiaManifestations 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.

Coral reefs face major threat from man, nature

Coral reefs face major threat from man, natureBy 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.

Mas River *

Mas River * In the beginning there was a small sign:"Don't throw litter in this river!" Later everything changedand environment protection officialsshook the hands of the mayorand the governorat a dinner partywhen their mouths were full of sauce and chilly.

Guess What? Lulu Dewayanti

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.

Penalosa triumphs after headbutt

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.

Missing S'pore ship believed hijacked

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.

Putty takes Master silver

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...

Fires in RP forests

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.

New processors from Intel: The race goes on

New processors from Intel: The race goes onBy 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

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.