Archive: 21 May 2000
25 articles found
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Hello Mister, I love you...'
'Hello Mister, I love you...' JAKARTA (JP): Taking a stroll through a shopping area is not always pleasurable. On the contrary, for me, as an expatriate woman, it never goes smoothly; there is always the disturbance of some male rudely whistling between his teeth to get my attention, or the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to Singapore
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to SingaporeBy Rita A. Widiadana SINGAPORE (JP): When Susan Lee turned 38 last October, she and her husband James decided to start a family.Susan has a thriving career as a communications director at a multinational level and James is an event organizer at one...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Yogya gays in search of identity
Yogya gays in search of identityBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): "Yogyakarta is a haven for gays" read a banner put up for several days on the River Progo bridge, which leads to the city of Yogyakarta from Jl. Wates.
Sun, 21 May 2000
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education As companies follow the global e-business paradigm, they are ever more seeking to recruit savvy, intelligent, business-led employees to help spearhead their organizations in this new electronic age of commerce.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi Most city residents instantly learned of the May 13 rioting in the West Jakarta commercial district here via radio and TV news, in the comfort of their own home.Guess where Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas Cup
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia and China, the two candidates for the Thomas Cup, both expressed confidence in winning Sunday's final at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab As dangdut music filled the air in one of the rooms of the grand Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Sihab climbed onto the stage and danced joyfully to the tune.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishermen worry over haze
Fishermen worry over haze KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities have so far denied reports of a growing haze, but many Malaysian fishermen refuse to risk their lives and are staying ashore, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of the second anniversary of Soeharto's resignation, which falls on Sunday, a group of some 300 anti- Soeharto protesters attempted on Saturday to break through the cordon of a troop of some 50 riot police to reach the former president's...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts AgendaDrawing Exhibition by Arahmaiani at Galeri Lontar (Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl Utan Kayu No.68H, East Jakarta, phone: 021-8573388; fax: 021-8573387; E-mail: aldero @cbn.net.id, from May 19 (opening at 7.30 p.m.) through June 9. (Closed on holidays and Mondays.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Nine missing people found alive
Nine missing people found alive MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Nine people previously declared missing after massive flooding in West and Central Malaka districts on Tuesday have been found safe.East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Yohanes Pake Pani said on Saturday the nine people had been found...
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdog
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdogBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): She may not seem like a role model: a twice- divorced woman with three young children, no permanent job and no college degree, a nastier attitude than your neighbor's pet rottweiler and an outrageous taste...
Sun, 21 May 2000
KL envoys meet rebel leaders
KL envoys meet rebel leaders KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Saturday its diplomats met for the first time with leaders of rebels holding 21 mostly foreign hostages in the southern Philippines, but called their demands "vague".
Sun, 21 May 2000
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia's privately owned RCTI station suffered a Rp 1 billion (US$111,110) deficit due to a change in the semifinals and final schedule of the Thomas and Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Commander (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah apologized to the Acehnese on Saturday for his troops' involvement in last year's mass killings in the province.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority'
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid went over the heads of the country's politicians on Saturday and turned directly to the public for support over his proposal to lift a 34-year-old ban against communism in Indonesia.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Models live between catwalk and reality
Models live between catwalk and realityBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): "Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mambo No. 5!" The latest preferred fashion music blasts in the chilly air outside the Louvre Dome. Bright spotlights and lasers flash from one model to another; reflected on their glowing,...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Baki's guitars hit the right note
Baki's guitars hit the right noteText and photos by Ali Budiman SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Guitars have created jobs in the village of Baki.It's not because the people are talented musicians, even though there is a Senin Kemis keroncong music group in the village.They do not play guitars in Baki.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his art
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his artBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): An artist usually expresses his emotions through his work. The artist Sunaryo reveals his anguish and anger regarding the series of tragedies that have stricken Indonesia in his latest works.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger Arriving in China to promote the Special Olympics, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not shrink from politically explosive trade issues.With China negotiating World Trade Organization membership with the European Union and a contentious Chinese trade vote in the U.S.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city China was one of the first countries to recognize Indonesia's independence. The strong bilateral ties were cut in 1967 when Jakarta accused Beijing of backing an abortive communist coup in 1965, a charge China denies.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players KUALA LUMPUR (JP): In order to boost the Malaysian singles players' technical skills in international tournaments in the future, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is seeking an excellent coach.
Sun, 21 May 2000
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fifteen foreign social workers aiding Ambon communal clash refugees are giving up their duties due to uncertain security in restive city of Ambon, which has seen more interreligious conflicts since Tuesday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China retains Uber Cup title with leisure
China retains Uber Cup title with leisureBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The 12,000-seat Putra Indoor Stadium, in which only about 500 Chinese spectators were present, witnessed China's domination in the women's team badminton world championship by claiming the Uber Cup trophy for the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!By Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): The Chongs feel they have everything it takes to be a successful family. They run a corporation, own a luxurious mansion, fancy cars and five koi fish.Chong, 34, was interested in koi because of their variegated colors.