Archive: 25 June 2000
30 articles found
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Prevent harm if we cannot prevent use
Prevent harm if we cannot prevent useBy Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "This is a drug-free area." So shout the banners displayed in many communities in Jakarta and around Indonesia. Paradoxically, banners like this are most prominent in the areas where everyone knows that it isn't true, in places...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal
Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal JAKARTA (JP): Unlike the grilling of other witnesses in the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scam, police took a more polite approach in questioning President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has been named a witness in the crime.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site
Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 protesting workers have taken control of vital mining facilities at PT Kaltim Prima Coal's mine in Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
East Java hard to track at top position at PON
East Java hard to track at top position at PONBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Fifteenth National Games (PON) host East Java raced ahead with 69 golds, 46 silvers and 44 bronzes in the medal tally, leaving its rivals far behind.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Some places to explore for holidays in Jakarta
Some places to explore for holidays in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of kids sat on the floor of the children's section at a book store in Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta. They deeply enjoyed their reading, even though there was a sign telling them not to sit on the floor as they may block the...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Bali dressing up for International Fashion Week
Bali dressing up for International Fashion Week JAKARTA (JP): Forget the economic crisis or violence that has hit some parts of Indonesia. Come to the paradise island of Bali and watch the latest international fashion trends at Bali International Fashion Week to be held from July 5 through July 8...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Me, a mysterious killer
Me, a mysterious killerBy Agus Noor The scorching tropical sun is really unfriendly today. Even under a shady tree, where I stand watching angry students vent their rage at a government policy, I feel the intolerable heat.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts AgendaContemporary Theater Dance Performance Ura-Ura Ngudarasa by Studio Taksu Solo, at Auditorium CCF, Jl. Purnawarman 32, Bandung 40117, Phone: 022-4212417; Fax: 022-4207877; e-mail:ccfbdg@melsa.net.id. on June 26 and June 27 at 8 p.m.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Sigit wants to be world no. 1 again
Sigit wants to be world no. 1 again SURABAYA (JP): Being dethroned because of a mistake was the most bitter moment for former world number one men's doubles player Sigit Budiarto. A year's absence from the court has been enough for him to improve his attitude and sharpen his vision in badminton.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Savarese would like to fight distracted Tyson
Savarese would like to fight distracted Tyson GLASGOW, Scotland (AP): Lou Savarese hopes Michael Tyson's mind is not completely on boxing.A distracted Tyson might be Savarese's best chance of springing an upset in Saturday night's 10-round outdoor bout at Hampden Park.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Lip-sync contest for transvestites
Lip-sync contest for transvestitesBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): What a stage! Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Connie Francis, Celine Dion and some local dangdut singers, including Cici Paramida, shared a stage, performing their best. But halt! They were all fakes.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Plengkung beach: Beautiful, challenging and inconvenient
Plengkung beach: Beautiful, challenging and inconvenientBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): If you are keen on surfing, come to Plengkung Beach, Banyuwangi, where you can find out whether you really are a surfer good enough to ride on the raging waves.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau delights his loyal fans
Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau delights his loyal fansBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers satisfied their thirst for a good show without the need to envy the MTV generation which had the Westlife concert here last month. Last Tuesday night, they got the best treat they could: Al Jarreau himself.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Researchers discover deadly virus in bat
Researchers discover deadly virus in bat KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A deadly virus that killed about 100 people and ruined pig farms across Malaysia last year has been discovered in a fruit bat found in most parts of Southeast Asia, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Holidays: Time to relax and work?
Holidays: Time to relax and work? School holiday is the most wonderful time for students as they do not have to attend classes or do homework. It's time to relax and refresh themselves, The Jakarta Post's contributor I. Christianto reports.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Support for Ambon martial law grows
Support for Ambon martial law grows AMBON, Maluku (JP): Violence continued to torment the riot- stricken Maluku capital of Ambon on Saturday as support grew for the imposition of martial law in the province.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
'Kompas' collection provides hints of art history
'Kompas' collection provides hints of art historyBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the 35 anniversary of Kompas daily, an exhibition of the newspaper's art collection is being held at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta (BBJ), opposite the paper's offices on Jl.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Dinosaur 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mission Impossible 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Candyman 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Gen X Cops 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Gunshy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan: Petualangan Sherina 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Dinosaur 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Boating about splendid Banjarmasin
Boating about splendid BanjarmasinText and photos by Simon Marcus Gower BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Sixteen hours of travel in our jet-setting age would probably make us think of a flight from Jakarta to Western Europe but if you take a slow boat from Surabaya, East Java, 16 hours would be...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Little Tokyo is Coming to Jakarta
Little Tokyo is Coming to Jakarta (JP): Hotel Menara Peninsula is pleased to announce the opening of a new restaurant in order to further complete its facilities and services for guests.Supported by an overwhelming demand from guests, who have been increasing in number since the end of 1999, the...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati
Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati Retired supermodel Ratih Sanggarwati is upset over a newspaper report about her businesses. She said the report quoted her as saying that the turnover of a boutique she owns was unbelievable high while the that of a restaurant she also owns was Rp 45 million.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Word-of-mouth facts now in print
Word-of-mouth facts now in print Lenggak Lenggok Jakarta (Exploring Jakarta); Published by Warta Kota daily newspaper, May 2000; 152 pages; Rp 30,000 JAKARTA (JP): People are now able to check a directory to discover the town's best soto gebrak or other things previously passed on only through word...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Racism concerns unfair treatment
Racism concerns unfair treatment I refer to C. Parry's letter On racism published in The Jakarta Post on June 23, 2000. I'd better write down my own experiences.At one International School, my child and some other children were discriminated against by her bule (white person) teacher because their...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Sutrisno equals world record in powerlifting
Sutrisno equals world record in powerlifting JAKARTA (JP): Despite a wrist injury, Sutrisno of Lampung managed to break the world record in the bench press at the 15th National Games (PON) powerlifting event at the Marine Hall in Surabaya on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Granddaughter-in-law of Soeharto nabbed for drug
Granddaughter-in-law of Soeharto nabbed for drug JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police detectives recorded another remarkable success on Thursday with the arrest of a woman, who was later identified as a grand daughter-in-law of former president Soeharto.West Jakarta Police chief Col.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Brag, brag and brag your head off
Brag, brag and brag your head off JAKARTA (JP): "I'm going to nail those economic criminals and drag them to court," an attorney general brags in front of the cheering press. "I promise you, he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Flowers bloom under tutelage of Dutch florist
Flowers bloom under tutelage of Dutch floristBy Charlie Stevens JAKARTA (JP): Well, it's that time of year when Jakarta's marbled shopping malls and diamond-studded hotel foyers burst into florid displays as the Indonesian Flower Arrangement Show kicks in.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Stock trading can be a harsh, despairing experience
Stock trading can be a harsh, despairing experienceBy E. Effendi JAKARTA (JP): If you have big piles of excess money in your home, you'd probably want to do just like I do. I invest it in the stock market, so that I have my money working for me while I only have to sit in front of my TV all day,...
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
A day with a recovering drug addict
A day with a recovering drug addict Robin, not his real name, 17, was born in Sydney to an Australian father and Javanese mother before moving to Jakarta when he was 2. Since he was 12 years old, Robin's life has been ruled by the murky world of drugs, leading him down a path of near destruction.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Exiled East Timorese youths long to go home
Exiled East Timorese youths long to go homeBy Linawati Sidarto LISBON (JP): "You can't imagine how happy we are to be speaking Indonesian again. It's been so long, and we miss it so much!" Nelson Miguel Soares Turquel de Jesus would probably not have uttered those words less than a year ago, but...