Archive: 9 May 1999
42 articles found
Sun, 09 May 1999
Kampung Sampireun Boutique Resort
Kampung Sampireun Boutique Resort People on a hectic schedule should try something new to spoil themselves, like staying in a picturesque Sundanese village. The village is called Kampung Sampireun Cabanas & Lanai, located in Sukakarya village, 12 kilometers -- 20 minutes by car -- from Garut, West...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Taufik wants to save steam for world c'ships
Taufik wants to save steam for world c'shipsBy Primastuti Handayani COPENHAGEN, Denmark (JP): With the Sudirman Cup starting on Monday, Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat has objected to playing more than twice in the competition, saying he must also concentrate on preparing for the World Championships.
Sun, 09 May 1999
EU, Indonesia's major trading partner
EU, Indonesia's major trading partner Over the past two decades, trade and investment ties between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have grown rapidly, during which Indonesia has embarked upon an export diversification policy.
Sun, 09 May 1999
'Fast track' to an Australian degree
'Fast track' to an Australian degree Indonesia's economic crisis has affected all aspects of life. The general cut in the purchasing power of Indonesians has forced people to prioritize their spending, cutting out the nonessentials in a nationwide time of belt-tightening.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Bilingual books advantageous for locals
Bilingual books advantageous for locals JAKARTA (JP): As the English language is increasingly emerging as a second language in Indonesia, and there are now many international schools operating in the country, there is likely to be a growing demand on bilingual literature.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Pre-millennial percussion festival to be held at GKJ
Pre-millennial percussion festival to be held at GKJ JAKARTA (JP): The much-awaited new millennium has affected people around the world in different ways. Some are scared, while others are excited. And some musicians have prepared themselves to join the Sacred Rhythm international percussion...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Five leading parties against abortion
Five leading parties against abortion DEPOK, West Java (JP): Five leading political parties contesting the June 7 general election say they are against abortion, grouping it with AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases as "problems of moral and religious crisis".
Sun, 09 May 1999
EU-Indonesia development cooperation
EU-Indonesia development cooperation The European Union (EU) is one of the largest aid donors in the world, providing US$7.1 billion or 10.5 percent of all aid disbursed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in 1995.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Jakarta International Montessori School
Jakarta International Montessori School Schools used to be an intimidating place where children were coerced by adults into learning, punished for misbehavior and humiliated when their grades fell behind other children's. Thus, schooling became a chore to be endured on the path to adulthood.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Economic crisis hits 'paradise on earth', too
Economic crisis hits 'paradise on earth', tooBy Mehru Jaffer BANDUNG (JP): Even paradise has not been spared by the cruel krismon (monetary crisis). The vast stretch of highlands around Bandung have always been the abode of the gods.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Party's vision no personal view
Party's vision no personal viewFrom Rakyat MerdekaTwo debate programs of presidential hopefuls have taken place so far, one at the Bandung Institute of Technology and the other at the University of Indonesia's Salemba campus. The latter was broadcasted by SCTV and had four candidates, all PhDs.
Sun, 09 May 1999
First national art gallery opened
First national art gallery opened JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian fine arts world took a great step forward with the long-awaited opening of Galeri Nasional Indonesia, the Indonesian National Gallery, here on Saturday.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Hiding
HidingBy Sri Kiswanti The ancient church on the road was located precisely next to Mr. Sartono's house. It was going to be demolished and everybody knew this. The village head had distributed a circular to local residents about the road-widening project two weeks earlier.
Sun, 09 May 1999
AIDS patient takes to Singapore's stage
AIDS patient takes to Singapore's stage SINGAPORE (AP): Not only is Paddy Chew the first person in conservative Singapore to publicly say he has AIDS. He is starring as himself in a theater production.The 39-year-old Chew hopes the play will help force the topic of Singapore's growing AIDS problem...
Sun, 09 May 1999
BABA program here at Universitas INDONUSA Esa Unggul
BABA program here at Universitas INDONUSA Esa Unggul In this monetary crisis time, many Indonesians are looking closer to home to meet their educational needs on a budget they can afford. For most, it has been a choice forced upon them.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Goenawan write of human hopes
Goenawan write of human hopes Misalkan Kita di Sarajevo (If We Were in Serajevo), A collection of poems by Goenawan MohamadKalam, JakartaFirst printing, November 1998vi + 61 ppISBN 979-95480-1-2 JAKARTA (JP): A new collection of poems by Goenawan Mohamad, bringing together 31 poems spanning between...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Habibie approves Akbar resignation
Habibie approves Akbar resignation JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung and State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz have resigned from the Cabinet in adherence to an electoral ruling that bars Cabinet ministers from campaigning for the June 7 elections.President B.J.
Sun, 09 May 1999
International schools find ways to help Indonesia's needy
International schools find ways to help Indonesia's needy International schools in Indonesia may be hard hit by the prevailing economic crisis and political uncertainties. But that has not dampened their enthusiasm to help the less fortunate.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Mind your language, wherever you take it
Mind your language, wherever you take it TEMBAGAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Living among people of different cultural backgrounds may give rise to some unforgettable experiences. A recent embarrassing experience may, in time, become unforgettable for me.
Sun, 09 May 1999
KONI to seek Rp 500 million for training
KONI to seek Rp 500 million for training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will borrow some Rp 500 million to support the national training program for athletes competing in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.Moch.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Hidajat holds true to his principles
Hidajat holds true to his principlesBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): A rosy view of life used to be the dominant trend in Indonesian painting. The most popular paintings were those that invoked happy feelings in the viewer.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Pathway to Australian study
Pathway to Australian study Outstanding pedigrees back Uniprep's core services of preparing local high school graduates to enter Australian universities.Run by the private university UniSadhuGuna in Jakarta, it is a partnership with Monash University, Victoria, and The University of New South Wales...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Javana Spa
Javana Spa Ten time zones. Strange airplane meals. You feel like an origami pretzel, and now it's time for those rapid- fire meetings.Do yourself a favor.Mind your business first at a luxurious retreat. Discover Javana Spa. Surprisingly affordable and only 54 kilometers from downtown Jakarta.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Near misfortunes transform Siti Hartati
Near misfortunes transform Siti HartatiBy Yogita Tahil Rahmani JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hartati Murdaya, founder, owner and chief executive officer of the widely diversified Cipta Cakra Murdaya group, is now devoting most of her time to social activities in the name of Buddhism.
Sun, 09 May 1999
The Westin Surabaya's deluxe living units
The Westin Surabaya's deluxe living units Surabaya's most prestigious hotel, The Westin Surabaya, offers a Limited 32 Deluxe Living Units at unbeatable prices. Guests have privacy, safety and comfort with a new level of five-star services.
Sun, 09 May 1999
EU assistance to Indonesia's general election
EU assistance to Indonesia's general election To assist Indonesia in its electoral process, the EC is making available a euro (EUR) 7 million (US$ 7 7 million) support package, through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) The objective is to contribute to ensure the fullest possible...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Classical music performed in cafe, at dinner time
Classical music performed in cafe, at dinner time JAKARTA (JP): In Jakarta there are many cafes offering pop music, or house music, rap, disco or even dangdut. And now, how about classical music in a cafe? Classical music buffs might frown at the idea owing to a belief that such music should be...
Sun, 09 May 1999
China vows to clinch Sudirman Cup title
China vows to clinch Sudirman Cup title This article concludes an evaluation on the skills of players competing in the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships next week. JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion China is eying a hat trick in the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships to decisively mark a...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Guess What?
Guess What? Being a president in this reform era might be everyone's dreams. And Wismoyo Arismunandar, chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI), has declared himself a president."I am in fact a president.
Sun, 09 May 1999
EIA: a new initiative in relations with Europe
EIA: a new initiative in relations with Europe The European-Indonesian Association (EIA) comprises chambers of commerce and business associations of the European Union (EU) member states in Indonesia. It was inaugurated on April 5 1999 in Jakarta by the Rt. Hon.
Sun, 09 May 1999
International curriculum encourages students to speak up
International curriculum encourages students to speak upBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): It has been the experience of a lifetime for young Gelly Augustin. An English language teacher at the Paramita High School in Tangerang, west of here, Gelly recently spent three months teaching Bahasa Indonesia to...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Students appreciate their time at international schools
Students appreciate their time at international schoolsBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): How do you make it through your adolescent years if you live in a foreign land, thousands of miles away from home?Teenagers Lindsay Green, Patrick Brosch, Flora Legendre and Takuya Koga all live in Jakarta, and...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto G: PhilipsPhilipsHOSPITAL DONATION: Chairman of the Philips group of companies in Indonesia, RDM Monfils (left) hands over a Philips ultrasound unit, worth about US$40,000, to the chairwoman of the Budi Kemuliaan Organization, Sri Soedarsono, in Batam, Riau.
Sun, 09 May 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Songs 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. News 12:30 Student's Quiz 1:00 TV Series: Empire 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Guess What?
Guess What? Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais obtained another new title last week. He was declared an "artist" as he jointly created a painting with maestro H. Widayat in an exhibition, Funds for PAN, held at Ardiyanto Gallery here on Sunday.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Cub Scouts help poor students through paper drive
Cub Scouts help poor students through paper driveBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): As well as help from adults, children can also reach out to show their solidarity with the poor.That's exactly what local Cub Scouts members, comprising first to fifth grade boys from Jakarta International School (JIS),...
Sun, 09 May 1999
Growth and diplomatic ties boost international schools
Growth and diplomatic ties boost international schools JAKARTA (JP): As a metropolitan city, Jakarta is experiencing a rapid growth in its international community, which has been boosted by economic development.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Message from the EU Presidency in Jakarta
Message from the EU Presidency in Jakarta As the representative in Jakarta of the German Presidency, which started on January 1, 1999, and lasts six months, it gives me great pleasure to send a message of friendship and of support to the Indonesian people on the occasion of Europe Day.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Refugees in Ambon face uncertain future
Refugees in Ambon face uncertain futureBy Budiman Moerdijat AMBON, Maluku (JP): Peals of laughter which came from the direction of children playing tag in the Suli refugee center, some 35 kilometers north of Ambon, reflected an oblivion of sadness their parents felt over their losses from months of...
Sun, 09 May 1999
UNSC endorses plan for E. Timor vote
UNSC endorses plan for E. Timor vote UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The UN Security Council endorsed on Friday agreements that will enable the people of East Timor to decide their own future in an Aug. 8 vote, Reuters reported.
Sun, 09 May 1999
In memory of statesman Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung
In memory of statesman Ide Anak Agung Gde AgungBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, who served as a statesman for three eras, passed away on April 22, 1999, at the age of 78 in Gianyar, Bali. He died after several weeks of treatment at a hospital in Perth, Australia.
Sun, 09 May 1999
Three arrested for suspected mosque bomb links
Three arrested for suspected mosque bomb links JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested three people for their alleged involvement in the Istiqlal Grand Mosque blast on April 19, a reliable source said on Saturday.