Archive: 6 February 2000
30 articles found
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Cellular phones and your health, safety
Cellular phones and your health, safety JAKARTA (JP): Once I received a very interesting e-mail about cellular phones on my account. Curiosity lead me to read it because the subject was about the careless cellular phone usage.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Many Solo women face great struggles in their lives
Many Solo women face great struggles in their livesText by Singgir Kartana, photos by Ali Budiman SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta, better known as Solo, is famous for its beautiful women, a phenomenon that inspired the late Ismail Marzuki to compose Putri Solo (Girl from Solo).
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Ulfa is more than just a comedian
Ulfa is more than just a comedianBy Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): Quite a few comedians showed up for the shooting of Ludruk Glamor, a TV program for SCTV on Wednesday Jan. 26. Noted comedian-presenter Ulfa Dwiyanti was seen among them.In the make-up rooms backstage, there were only a few people left.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Under the shade of paper umbrellas in Juwiring village
Under the shade of paper umbrellas in Juwiring villageBy R. Agus Bakti KLATEN, Central Java (JP): Despite the modern age they live in, some of the residents of Juwiring village, Klaten regency, still make umbrellas from used cement bags, a tradition that has been going on in this village for many...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
First lady battles on to empower women
First lady battles on to empower womenBy Linawati Sidarto THE HAGUE (JP): Looking elegantly traditional in a cream kebaya (blouse) and chocolate-gold veil, First Lady Sinta Nuriyah Rahman's words bore the grit of the fighter she's long been for a cause close to her heart: the struggle to empower...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Two more die in flooding
Two more die in flooding MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Two more people were killed on Saturday and the body of another person reported missing was found, bringing the death toll in the flooding which has hit Makassar since Thursday to five.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Targeting the local market
Targeting the local market JAKARTA (JP): Some people do not buy certain types of cellular phones because they considered the models either too feminine, too masculine or too commonplace.Handset producers also realize this and have gradually changed their marketing strategies.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Rita Subowo named PBVSI chairwoman
Rita Subowo named PBVSI chairwoman JAKARTA (JP): Rita Subowo was elected chairwoman of the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI), replacing Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, better known as Tutut, during a two-day congress on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
People turn to malls to exercise
People turn to malls to exerciseBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Going to a mall to exercise might never have crossed your mind; but if you want to flex your muscles a bit, you can do it in malls with fitness centers attached.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Bali's ethnic Chinese living in state of fear
Bali's ethnic Chinese living in state of fear DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Chief of the Udayana Military Command Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri appealed to Chinese-Indonesians to remain calm despite rumors of imminent unrest targeting their property.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
An unforgettable trip to Bidadari and Damar islands
An unforgettable trip to Bidadari and Damar islandsBy Michael Upton JAKARTA (JP): Although Bidadari and Damar islands cannot beat the fine snorkeling and scuba available on some of the more distant islands in Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), the bay itself can offer a good day out, particularly if...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Chinese New Year marked solemnly
Chinese New Year marked solemnly JAKARTA (JP): The Chinese New Year was marked with solemn and restrained celebrations across the nation on Saturday.Thousands of Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta marked the New Year, the first free from the restraints placed on the celebrations by the New Order...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
EU calls for rights trial
EU calls for rights trial LISBON (Reuters): The European Union presidency congratulated the United Nations and Indonesia on Friday for reporting on rights abuses in East Timor last year and called for suspects to be brought to trial.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Random thoughts on mobile phones
Random thoughts on mobile phones Being American, I had no great awareness about the cellular phone culture until coming to Indonesia. Mobile phones in America have only recently begun to make inroads. Five years ago in America if you had a mobile phone, people would cast sidelong glances at you,...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: PosJP/msaPARTNERSHIP DEAL: PT Pos Indonesia's planning director Widodo Dwi Tjahyono (left) hands over souvenirs to PT Telkomsel's commercial director Chasnul Suhaimi (right) and PT Ponsel Direk Indotama's president director Sugiono.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Australia honors Commander Taufik Idrus OAM
Australia honors Commander Taufik Idrus OAMBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): When the late Idrus, Indonesia's well known 'Generation of 1945' writer, accepted an offer from Monash University in Melbourne to help establish its Southeast Asian Department in 1964, he made a major decision.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Secretaries are the people behind successful executives
Secretaries are the people behind successful executivesBy I. Christianto Secretaries are vital to the performance of top executives, a fact that could lead to a negative perception, overshadowing their professional roles. More on Page 9.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Close proximity in office leads many to hives of flirtation
Close proximity in office leads many to hives of flirtationBy William Furney JAKARTA (JP): Quick. Out with the lippy, on with the rouge and spray down that piece of flyaway hair.The boss is on his way and her aim is to be noticed, not in her capacity as an employee, but as a sensual woman.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Guess What? Thomas Jorgi
Guess What? Thomas Jorgi Good looking models trying to be singers are a common trend. But model and sinetron actor Thomas Jorgi surprised people with his unpredictable choice of music: dangdut instead of pop songs.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
The latest generation of mobiles
The latest generation of mobiles JAKARTA (JP): Starting your car engine or turning down the volume of your radio with your cellular phone? Very soon you will be able to do it. Mobile phone makers have been moving into the next generation of technology with the introduction of various types of...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Exhibition a bridge for Indonesia-U.S. cultural ties
Exhibition a bridge for Indonesia-U.S. cultural ties JAKARTA (JP): The language of the arts is universal. It has no social, political and cultural boundaries.The current exhibition of American contemporary art, displayed at Cipta Gallery II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center in Jakarta, is a...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Guess What? Liza Natalia
Guess What? Liza Natalia Wanting to have a body like a model? Now, there's no need to buy videos by Hollywood celebrities like Jane Fonda or Cindy Crawford since an Indonesian model, sinetron actress and work-out instructor, Liza Natalia, just released her VCD entitled Shaping Beauty Body.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Parking in Jakarta
Parking in JakartaFrom NeracaParking motor vehicles in Jakarta is more expensive than in other cities in Indonesia. In Yogyakarta, parking your motorcycle costs Rp 100 or Rp 200. In Jakarta, one pays Rp 500 for the same service, which does not include the cost of storing your helmet with the...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
RI, RP doubles match hangs in balance after rain delay
RI, RP doubles match hangs in balance after rain delay JAKARTA (Agencies): Playing under pressure, Indonesians Edy Kusdaryanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono were tied two sets apiece in the doubles match against the Philippines in the Davis Cup group II Asia Oceania zone tie in Manila on Saturday.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Guess What? Tessy
Guess What? Tessy For popular comedian Tessy, his Hardtop jeep is everything to him, although it recently prevented him from turning up to one of his regular Ketoprak Humor's shows on RCTI."My car's radiator pipe broke on my way to the show after shooting in Cimanggis.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Ghea Boutique, House of Prayudi keep ethnic flavor hot
Ghea Boutique, House of Prayudi keep ethnic flavor hotText by Agni Amorita, photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): How do you reconcile tradition in these modern times of the 21st century?Local designers Ghea Panggabean of Ghea Boutique and Arie Seputra from House of Prayudi have their own...
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Liliana, one of the victims of savagery that devastated E. Timor
Liliana, one of the victims of savagery that devastated E. TimorText by Jan Mayman, photos by John Kenneth DILI, East Timor (JP): This is Liliana, a child of East Timor, the world's newest nation for the new millennium.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
RI has Olympic funding problems
RI has Olympic funding problems JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic training executive director, Arie Sudewo, said on Friday he was still facing difficulties arranging the funding for the country's preparations for the event.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Festivities, detentions on Lunar New Year
Festivities, detentions on Lunar New Year BEIJING (AFP): Asia ushered in the Year of the Dragon Saturday with celebrations and hopes of economic recovery, but the festivities were marred as Chinese authorities moved in on a Lunar New Year protest staged by the Falungong sect in Beijing.
Sun, 06 Feb 2000
Abdurrahman visits Pope, Italian PM
Abdurrahman visits Pope, Italian PM ROME (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid paid a courtesy call to Pope John Paul II on Saturday, following an overnight meeting with Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema.