Archive: 21 November 1999
32 articles found
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
It's time for more civilians to carry out social work
It's time for more civilians to carry out social work The pros and cons of the liquidation of the Ministry of Social Affairs are still raging. The Jakarta Post spoke to a number of prominent people from several agencies dealing with social affairs on the impact of the liquidation on their working...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Classic Indonesian films receive rare showing
Classic Indonesian films receive rare showingBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): From its independence in 1945 until today, Indonesia has produced some 2,000 feature films. That is not a big quantity compared with the output from India and the United States where film-making is already an industrial...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Climbers short of funds, high on enthusiasm
Climbers short of funds, high on enthusiasmBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (JP): "There has been a disaster." Such was the news on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI), located in a quiet street in South Jakarta.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Lubis contributed new genre in decorative paintings
Lubis contributed new genre in decorative paintingsBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta is certainly no Paris, but both bustling cities share something in common: they are good places for artists to start on the path to fame.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Making ends meet in an East Jakarta slum
Making ends meet in an East Jakarta slumBy Des Price JAKARTA (JP): Cipinang Besar slum acts as a base in the capital for poor West Javanese families, with many subsidizing their low incomes from rice growing by scavenging in the city, where there is a plentiful supply of scrap materials.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Central Java approves 2004 PON bidding
Central Java approves 2004 PON bidding SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java House of Representatives finally backed up the provincial administration's bid to stage the 16th National Games (PON) in 2004."The House decided to approve the bidding but we urge the administration to use the Provincial Budget...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Feeding our comfort quotient in modern Indonesian art
Feeding our comfort quotient in modern Indonesian artBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): When sekolah dasar (elementary school) was still called "sekolah rakyat" in the 1960s, drawing lessons were a boring subject for most pupils, even for those who were interested in art and showed talent in drawing.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Pertina hopes RI boxers will qualify to Olympics
Pertina hopes RI boxers will qualify to Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Boxing Association (Pertina) deputy secretary-general, Didiet Soedijoto, said on Friday that national boxers would be able to qualify for the 2000 Olympics at a qualification match in Seoul from Dec. 17 to Jan. 25.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent
NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent KEDIRI, East Java (JP): The two top nominees to succeed Abdurrahman Wahid as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chief have both asserted that the organization will remain critical and independent of the government despite its outgoing leader's election as president.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot
Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot JAKARTA (JP): Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) and Siliwangi are scheduled to challenge second division champion Dwidasa Mitra Guntur for a spot in the Kobatama national basketball league's main division next year. The relegation matches will take place from Dec.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Ananda to join F-3000 test
Ananda to join F-3000 test JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola will test to qualify for the International Formula 3000 in Barcelona next week. The 19-year-old driver left Indonesia on Friday evening.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseat
Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseatBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Like many entertainers known for their high humor quotient, Indra Safera keeps a subdued presence off stage.He politely answers a pat round of feeling-out questions, but there is the conspicuous absence of his...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
The ebb and flow of life along Pontianak's rivers
The ebb and flow of life along Pontianak's riversText and photos by P.J. Leo PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): The buzzing sound coming from the engines of motorboats breaks the silence of mornings along the River Kapuas, a river that divides into two the municipality of Pontianak, the only...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs
Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs YOGYAKARTA (JP): Parangdoc's steep, stained limestone walls rise up from a hill overlooking West Java's coast. Reaching up to 100 meters high in some places, they stretch in a more or less unbroken line for almost a kilometer.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collection
Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collectionBy Stevie Emilia ULUWATU, Bali (JP): Wearing sarongs with Indonesian traditional kebaya-inspired blouses when hanging around with friends may be greeted by fashion lovers with a frown.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: InstituteThe London Institute of CommunicationsBEST GRADUATE: British Ambassador Robin Christopher (second left) poses with the best graduate of The London Institute of Communications Jakarta, Yanti Leo (left), while the institute's director Prita Kemal Gani (right) looks on.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware
'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware JAKARTA (JP): In almost every major city it is taxis that rule the roads. Their drivers, bored by endless hours and years on the streets, feel secure in the knowledge that they have an inalienable right to dictate who goes where on city thoroughfares.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor
Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor JAKARTA (JP): Noted activist Wardah Hafidz seems to be everywhere, protesting alongside workers, the urban poor or pedicab drivers. But for the 47-year-old woman there is no such thing as giving up.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Kudus to host Aqua Master
Kudus to host Aqua Master KUDUS, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Badminton Association will stage the ninth Aqua Master interclub badminton championships in the Djarum Kudus badminton hall from Nov. 23 to Nov. 27 in Kudus, 100 km east of capital, Semarang.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese
Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese JAKARTA (JP): Visiting United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke in a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid on Saturday urged Indonesia to accelerate the repatriation of East Timorese refugees still camped in East...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the future
Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the futureBy MMI Ahyani TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): In the organizational mechanism of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Rois 'Am Syuriah (chairman of the Central Governing Board's law-making body), is a key position of no less significant than the position of...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics
KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has requested the Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) for a total budget of Rp 5 billion (US$715,000) to finance the national contingent for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak'
President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defended on Saturday the city administration's decision to ban becak (pedicabs) from operating in the city due to humanitarian grounds.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' show
U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' showBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The kelir, a long white screen with a colored border and banana tree trunks running along its base, will be there. When the time comes, all other lights are switched off except the lamp illuminating the screen, and from above a man...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
'The White Banyan' preserves old stories
'The White Banyan' preserves old stories The White Banyan, Le Banian Blanc; Lahirnya Kembali Beringin Putih; Narrator: Elizabeth Prasetyo; Distributor: Basis Yogya; p. 247; Price: Rp 40,000 (soft cover); Rp 60,000 (hard cover).
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Guess What? Iwan Fals
Guess What? Iwan Fals Unlike other groups which usually perform on holidays or weekends, leading musician Iwan Fals' group only performs on Mondays and Thursdays."The group works on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Lirboyo, modernization of education
Lirboyo, modernization of educationBy Ainur Sophiaan KEDIRI, East Java (JP): About ninety years ago, in the fasting month of Ramadhan and in an Islamic boarding school in Bangkalan, on the island of Madura, a student fainted during class.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flight
Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flightBy E. Effendi BANDUNG, West Java (JP): We are now getting closer and closer to December, the month that is known as the holiday season, the month when people begin preparing their New Year's resolutions, and the month when you spend more money than...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talent
Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talentBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Like the double C monograms of Chanel or the capital F on every Fendi creation, Guruh Soekarnoputra puts a calligraphic ancient Javanese character for his name on all of his art works.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TV
Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TVBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A recent media report highlighted the importance of Latin telenovellas in Indonesian television programming. It is approaching prime time, reads a recent headline of Media Indonesia.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful Lembang
Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful LembangBy Gunjan Prasad BANDUNG, West Java (JP): One of the pleasures of traveling is the thrill of discovery: stumbling onto a destination that the guidebook failed to mention, walking into an unknown restaurant and having the meal of your life.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
No need to run away from Dodo the Komodo
No need to run away from Dodo the Komodo The Komodo dragon, indigenous to Indonesia and found only on the island of Komodo and its neighboring islands, was launched at the Tourism Indonesia Mart on Sept. 23 as Indonesian tourism's new mascot.