Archive: 18 June 2000
26 articles found
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
What to do about our underwater treasures
What to do about our underwater treasuresBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Earlier this month, after the Indonesian Navy successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle underwater treasures recovered from Indonesian waters, State Minister of Social Affairs Anak Agung Gde Agung recommended the preparation of...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Soeharto undergoes a brain scan
Soeharto undergoes a brain scan JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto underwent a brain scan on Saturday morning to check whether the damage from several strokes has affected his memory and ability to face an ongoing investigation into his alleged corruption during 32 years of rule.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Mira Lesmana puts children's films first
Mira Lesmana puts children's films first JAKARTA (JP): Dressed in trendy pants and a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, her cap facing the wrong direction, Mira Lesmana is a funky, energetic 36. She has embraced as a uniform the laid-back attire of the young today, the members of the "MTV...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Gus Dur, Bahrain's emir discuss economic ties
Gus Dur, Bahrain's emir discuss economic ties MANAMA (AFP): President Abdurrahman Wahid held talks in Bahrain focused on economic cooperation and investment on Saturday at the start of a Gulf tour, the official news agency GNA reported.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
PON torches arrive from 26 provinces
PON torches arrive from 26 provinces SURABAYA (JP): Torches for the 15th National Games (PON) arrived here on Saturday from 26 provinces across the nation.The torches are being kept in the Grahadi building on Jl.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Salvaging marine treasure a dark job
Salvaging marine treasure a dark job Indonesian waters have been a graveyard for hundreds of ships over the centuries. In recent years, they were also a hunting ground for looters of sunken treasure. The Jakarta Post's Rita A.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Smooth going in and around Irian Jaya
Smooth going in and around Irian Jaya WAMENA, Irian Jaya (JP): Below are tips for travelers to Irian Jaya.Getting there: Garuda flies four times a week from Jakarta to Jayapura, while Merpati provides a daily service. From Jayapura, Merpati serves Wamena daily.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Visual modern art market all shaken up
Visual modern art market all shaken upBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian modern art entered the commercial field more than 10 years ago. Commercial galleries have mushroomed in big cities like Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta and Surabaya, as well as in Bali.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Modern Indonesia as seen by Watson
Modern Indonesia as seen by Watson Of Self and Nation -- Autobiography and the Representation of Modern Indonesia; By C.W. Watson; University of Hawai'i Press, Honolulu, 2000; 257 pp JAKARTA (JP): Autobiographies are a reflection not only of the lives of their authors, but also of the unique...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
On salvage and looting of Indonesia's underwater treasures
On salvage and looting of Indonesia's underwater treasuresBy Edi Sedyawati JAKARTA (JP): The conducting of archeological exploration in Indonesia is often confronted by other interests.Physical development of land, such as building a new highway, dam or factory, conflicts occasionally with the need...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Political support, people's role key to fight smoking
Political support, people's role key to fight smoking JAKARTA (JP): More political support and people's participation are needed to control the increase in the number of smokers and smoking-related illnesses in the country, Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi warned on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Moon over Legian Beach
Moon over Legian BeachBy Bre Redana The moon was perched over the ocean at Legian beach as I took Maggie behind the stand of bushes at the back of the Gado-Gado discotheque."Hold me, darling" she pleaded.I did more than embrace her and she groaned with my touch. She hadn't changed.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Dressing down at McDonald's
Dressing down at McDonald's It was after midnight at around 1 a.m. on June 3, 2000 at McDonald's restaurant in Sarinah building on Jl. M.H. Thamrin. I was standing by the front entrance chatting with some fellows when I overheard a dispute between McDonald's civilian-dressed security guard and a...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Archaeologists, unarmed heritage guardians
Archaeologists, unarmed heritage guardians JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of centuries-old Chinese ceramics have been salvaged from Indonesia's waters, while hundreds of historical sculptures and reliefs are stolen every day from temples and archaeological sites throughout the country.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
One day with with 'bajaj' driver Junaedi
One day with with 'bajaj' driver Junaedi Born in 1957 in Jakarta, Junaedi earns his living driving a bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) around the narrow streets surrounding the markets of Central and South Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Looting of artifacts in Indonesian seas creates big headache
Looting of artifacts in Indonesian seas creates big headacheBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The latest frenzy concerning the discoveries, excavations and lootings of antique Chinese ceramics and old artifacts in Indonesia's waters have worried Indonesian archaeologists and ceramicists.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Five arrested over failed theft of Pertamina funds
Five arrested over failed theft of Pertamina funds JAKARTA (JP): Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) security guards apprehended five people on Friday attempting to transfer Rp 125 billion (US$14.7 million) out of the account of state-owned oil and gas company, Pertamina, a police officer said on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
'Sherina' a film fit for whole family
'Sherina' a film fit for whole familyBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): It's been a long time since movie lovers have been able to watch a locally produced work fit for the whole family. The country's film crisis which began in the early 1990s led to the virtual disappearance of quality movies,...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Top puppeteers in demand -- for a price
Top puppeteers in demand -- for a priceBy Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): Udung Supriatna was forced to sell his car to pay for that special something at his daughter's wedding reception.To the delight of everybody in his neighborhood, he hired popular wayang golek puppeteer Ade Kosasih.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Teka-teki, Silang, Pendapat yang Digambarkan (Puzzles, Disputes in Drawings), Koong Gallery, Hotel Gran Melia, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. X-0, South Jakarta, Phone 526 8080, ext. 2905, from June 18 to Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Mission Impossible 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Perfumed Garden 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Hide and Seek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Gunshy 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Halloween H20 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan: Petualangan Sherina 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Mission Impossible 2...
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Name value counts for some in buying shoes
Name value counts for some in buying shoesBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Say you have a few million rupiah to spare, and you want to do something nice for number one.Forget about stashing the moolah away for a rainy day or putting it toward the kids' college education.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Akram puts Pakistan in sight of victory
Akram puts Pakistan in sight of victory COLOMBO (Reuters): Wasim Akram bowled Pakistan into a winning position in the first test against Sri Lanka on Saturday when he claimed five wickets in a test innings for the 25th time.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Two thieves beaten to death
Two thieves beaten to death DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Two alleged long-time crooks were killed by angry residents and three others were shot in their legs during a pre-dawn police action on Jl. Imam Bonjol here on Saturday.The incident broke around 2 a.m.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Gosper to lead IOC visit of East Timor
Gosper to lead IOC visit of East Timor LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP): Beleaguered International Olympic Committee vice president Kevan Gosper is to head a two-day mission to East Timor from June 17, it was announced on Friday.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000
Iwan Fals turns his talents to orchestral music
Iwan Fals turns his talents to orchestral musicBy Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): Virgiawan Listanto took pleasure in the hardship of starting out in music 25 years ago.As a high school student with strong social concerns, Tanto, as he was nicknamed, wanted most of all to be independent.