Archive: 22 August 1999
23 articles found
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Marxism, banned during New Order era, must be studied carefully
Marxism, banned during New Order era, must be studied carefully Pemikiran Karl Marx: Dari Sosialisme Utopis ke Perselisihan Revisionisme (Karl Marx's Thoughts -- From Utopian Socialism to Disputes Over Revisionism); By Prof. Dr.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Police methods -- a taxing experience
Police methods -- a taxing experience JAKARTA (JP): In some places, renewing your vehicle registration is a straightforward process, achievable at a post office or by mailing a check. Not in Indonesia. Here, like sex, it can't be done by post or by proxy or by standing order.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Honor among sophisticated thieves at play in 'Entrapment'
Honor among sophisticated thieves at play in 'Entrapment'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Movies can make you root for anybody, even criminals. Thieves, bank robbers, gangsters, con men -- you have sympathy for them, especially if they come in the form of Paul Newman, Robert Redford or Robert De...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Rini Soewandi riding high on Astra
Rini Soewandi riding high on AstraBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Controversial as she is, Rini Soewandi took the helm of Astra International (AI) in mid-1998, when the company was weathering tough times.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Modeling career requires personality, courage
Modeling career requires personality, courageBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Many teenage Indonesians wish they could be models, and particularly want to work abroad, but only a few get the chance to fulfill their dream.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Samuel Wattimena puts his gay past behind him for God
Samuel Wattimena puts his gay past behind him for GodBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designer Samuel Wattimena has long been a favorite of the country's top entertainers for his stylish, slinky gowns.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Thai film industry hits new highs despite crisis
Thai film industry hits new highs despite crisisBy Peter Janssen BANGKOK (DPA): This year is slated to go down in Thailand's cinema history as the year of the first Thai blockbuster and the making of the most expensive local film.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
West Kalimantan national park has ecotourism potential
West Kalimantan national park has ecotourism potential Betung Kerihun National Park in Kapuas Hulu district, West Kalimantan, holds strong prospects as an ecotourism destination. The Jakarta Post's photographer PJ Leo visited the site from July 26 to Aug.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Press, readers, deal with shock of free information
Press, readers, deal with shock of free informationBy Ati Nurbaiti LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi was in Lhokseumawe, the capital of North Aceh regency, last month. He was told there had just been contact between security personnel and armed groups, and that two...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
10 dead in ship accident
10 dead in ship accident SORONG, Irian Jaya: Ten people died and another 10 remain missing after the motorized vessel Sembra sank on Friday night in a river estuary in Sorong regency, Irian Jaya.The vessel with more than 100 passengers on board sank two hours after it departed Klamono on its way to...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Juan blends idealism with reality
Juan blends idealism with realityBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has been the target of corruption allegations since shortly after he was forced to resign in May last year. Yet there are still many people who support him, including his lawyers.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: AwardsJP/msaART APPRECIATION: Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin (left) shows off an award he received from a representative of Utan Kayu Community, Goenawan Mohamad (right), for his contributions to the city's artistic and cultural development.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 12:30 Student's Quiz 1:00 Film: Empire 2:30 Children's Song 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Ambon unrest claims four more victims
Ambon unrest claims four more victims AMBON, Maluku (JP): Four died in continuing unrest involving thousands of people in West Seram and in the provincial capital of Ambon on Saturday.In Piru, West Seram, Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis M.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Ministers to meet over haze
Ministers to meet over haze SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asian environment ministers gather in Singapore on Thursday to discuss the return of regional haze from forest fires in Indonesia, the Singapore government said on Saturday.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Young lawyers earn their stripes at legal aid institute
Young lawyers earn their stripes at legal aid instituteBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): The public's image of lawyers often centers on the glamorous life of luxury apartments, expensive cars and ultramodern cellular phones.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Immigration laws biased and sexist
Immigration laws biased and sexist Thanks for the information from Mursanudin Ghani of the Directorate General of Immigration's public relations section (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 13, 1999). He explained that a foreign man who marries an Indonesian woman can stay with his wife for two months on a...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Indra Lesmana: A jazz player, composer and producer
Indra Lesmana: A jazz player, composer and producerBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): At 33, jazz musician Indra Lesmana is still considered young, but he is already too big to be ignored. Being the only son and youngest child of the late Jack Lesmana -- a legendary jazz guitarist of the 1970s and...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Contemporary trends in Indonesian art
Contemporary trends in Indonesian artBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary art is a plural phenomena. In Indonesia, contemporary art is also a continuation of the development of modern art. Modern as well as contemporary, their unique characteristics and notions can be analyzed, in so far as...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
U.S. senator calls UN peacekeepers in E. Timor
U.S. senator calls UN peacekeepers in E. Timor MALIANA, East Timor (AFP): A U.S. senator called here Saturday for armed UN peacekeepers to be sent to East Timor to cap violence in the run-up and during the Aug. 30 self-determination vote.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Another policeman killed in Aceh
Another policeman killed in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified group of men killed a police officer on Friday night in Dewantara district, Lhokseumawe, North Aceh Police chief Lt. Col. Syafei Aksal said on Saturday.Syafei said the killers slit Corp.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Blue, hazel eyes are fine, but careful of the red
Blue, hazel eyes are fine, but careful of the redBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): In a world where people regularly customize their appearance, from the shape of their nose to the color of their hair or clothes, it would be surprising if eyes were not a focus for individual expression and cosmetic...
Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Lawyers cash in on era of reform
Lawyers cash in on era of reform With the spirit of reform in the air, more people are determined to speak up, demanding the upholding of the rule of law. Consequently, the efforts to uphold the rule of law must involve lawyers.