Archive: 30 July 2000
35 articles found
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Secluded Seribu Islands offer serenity
Secluded Seribu Islands offer serenity By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Crystal blue waters that swarm with rainbow colored fish. The sound of waves lapping against the shore. The silence you crave. An escape from the big city. Sound appealing? Perhaps it is time to enjoy the summer and take a trip to Pulau Seribu. Kepulauan Seribu or "Thousand Islands" is a group of approximately 110 small islands located in the Java Sea.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
NU and PDI-P rally to defend Abdurrahman
NU and PDI-P rally to defend Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): A mass prayer for a peaceful session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta turned into a show of force on Saturday in support of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Children bear scars of violence
Children bear scars of violence By I.Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Buyung has lived for about a year in a refugee center in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, after the eruption of violence in neighboring East Timor last year forced his family to flee. His goal is to be a soldier, a good one who is ready to help and support those needing assistance. "I think it's great to be a soldier. I can have my own weapon. Isn't that cool? I can also shoot at the baddies," the nine-year- old boy said with a smile.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Local boxer Albert keeps winning at President Cup
Local boxer Albert keeps winning at President Cup SANUR, Bali (JP): Indonesian heavyweight boxer Albert Papilaya continued his journey through the preliminary rounds of the 19th President's Cup international amateur boxing tournament on Saturday after beating Che Andli Che Hashim of Malaysia. Albert, the 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist, was too powerful for the Malaysian, and dominated the encounter with a combination of hard straight punches, hooks and tight double covers.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI partakes in Edmonton's Klondike Days
RI partakes in Edmonton's Klondike Days By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Amid the cotton candy, ferris wheel and bustling crowds, Indonesia displayed its cultural wonders during Klondike Days 2000, a yearly trade exhibition held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event began on July 20 and the fireworks finale took place on July 29. Klondike Days is an annual 10-day festival that draws over 750,000 visitors each year.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Military Operations Area (DOM) victims (1989 -1998)
Military Operations Area (DOM) victims (1989 -1998) Killed : 1,321 persons Missing : 1,958 " Tortured : 3,430 " Raped : 128 " Harassed : 81 " Fatherless : 16,375 " Source: The Forum of Human Rights Care, Aceh Post-DOM Victims (August 1998 to 30 April 2000) Dead/Missing : 5,533 persons Tortured : 1,201 " Raped : 164 " Sexually harassed : 96 " Buildings burned : 1,621 units Shops burned : 360 " Shop-houses burned : 115 " Motorbikes burned : 396 " Cars burned : 86 " Elementary schools burned : 183...
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mooryati Soedibyo, from court to cosmetics
Mooryati Soedibyo, from court to cosmetics By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Mooryati Soedibyo, 72, left the palace of the ancient rulers of Surakarta behind her only to be crowned queen of the sprawling kingdom of Mustika Ratu, the blue chip cosmetics company she founded three decades ago.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
A day with model Nyoman
A day with model Nyoman Nyoman Triwahyuni, 26, is one of Indonesia's popular models. Born to Balinese parents in the East Java capital of Surabaya, the top-earning model currently lives with them in Cinere, South Jakarta. This month, Nyoman launches her own fashion program on RCTI. In conversation with The Jakarta Post's William Furney. JAKARTA (JP): "People I love are on my mind when I wake up -- any time between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ananda Mikola fails to qualify for German GP
Ananda Mikola fails to qualify for German GP JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian young driver Ananda Mikola has had to bury his dream to qualify for the German Grand Prix Formula 3000 being held at the Hockenheim circuit due to engine failure during the third lap of a 20-lap qualifying race. Ananda had to withdraw from the qualifying list on Friday, as he failed to finish the 45-minute qualifying race due to engine problems.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Piano recital to benefit arts
Piano recital to benefit arts JAKARTA (JP): Noted pianist Ananda Sukarlan will perform a solo recital at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta on Thursday. The event, part of a series of charity concerts to support local youth in the arts, is hosted by the Jakarta Foundation for the Arts. Sukarlan will play works by great composers, such as F. Chopin, L. V. Beethoven, Mochtar Embut, Jaya Suprana and Aaron Copland.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Muthahhari enlivened by classical music
Muthahhari enlivened by classical music By Rikza Abdullah BANDUNG (JP): Muthia and her colleagues from various parts of the country find a fresh but challenging learning environment in their new school here as they are exposed in the classrooms to baroque classical music while listening to their teachers explaining lessons in English with visual aids.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Time to hurry up and wait and wait and ...
Time to hurry up and wait and wait and ... JAKARTA (JP): Patience is in short supply when it comes to Jakarta residents. Look at how they compete in trying to get where they want to go. In a traffic jam, you might think you are doing the right thing and obeying traffic regulations by maintaining five meters between you and the vehicle in front. The guy behind you, however, will probably decide you are a lousy driver.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Surjadi opens karate meet
Surjadi opens karate meet SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja officially opened on Saturday the National Junior Karate Championships at Jatidiri indoor stadium. About 500 karatekas from the country's 24 provinces are competing in the event, which is featuring eight age groups: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Labyrinth of life under Grogol overpass
Labyrinth of life under Grogol overpass By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Masija, 23, is pregnant again. Already a mother of four-year-old Faan, the young woman with an aging face and a terrible odor has no home, no job and no dreams. Unless, of course, sleeping under the Grogol overpass can be called home, begging a job and starving, sick children her only dream. Masija was 14 years old when she left her village in Jepara, Central Java, to join her mother, Sumarti, 40, in Jakarta.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Children hold out hope for others in misery
Children hold out hope for others in misery JAKARTA (JP): She did not know them personally but Meliyana, 12, penned a letter to children in Ambon, Maluku. "Hello friends, how are you doing there? Is it bad or good news? I understand that you have experienced terrible things. My deepest sympathy for that. Let me ask you something which I wonder myself; what do they really want?" The girl nicknamed Meli introduced herself, told about her family, her activities and her likes and dislikes.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Shoe designer in step with marine marvels
Shoe designer in step with marine marvels By R. Agus Bakti YOGYAKARTA (JP): That art and technology are two sides of the same coin is reflected in the footwear designed by Agung Wicaksono, which was displayed at the auditorium of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta in early July. Eight designs under a common theme of marine flora and fauna have been turned into finished products.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Museum of records
Museum of records For some years now, as most of us remember, the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI) has awarded certificates to people who set records in some human endeavor or because of coincidence. The unique museum is located in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, although it has a branch in the Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park, in Jakarta.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Welcoming the rising sun in E. Timor
Welcoming the rising sun in E. Timor Menyongsong Matahari Terbit di Puncak Ramelau (Welcoming the Rising Sun at the Top of Ramelau); By George J. Aditjondro; Published by: The Foundation of Law, Rights and Justice and Fortilos (Solidarity Forum for the People of Timor Lorosa'e), January 2000; 312 pages; Rp 20,000 JAKARTA (JP): George Junus Aditjondro is one of the few Indonesian intellectuals who was concerned about the military occupation by Indonesia in Timor Lorosa'e (East Timor).
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Klewer, a shopper's delight for folk textiles
Klewer, a shopper's delight for folk textiles By Emmy Fitri SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It is a traditional market in the heart of Java, with most of its tradition intact. Smells, humidity and crowds mingle in Klewer, the biggest textile market in Central Java. For Indonesians, klewer means to hang clothes in a disordered way, perhaps a fitting description of the busy market.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Wiranto
Guess What? Wiranto "The reform spirit has yet to penetrate our law enforcers' minds," said former coordinating minister for political affairs and security Gen. (ret) Wiranto on Wednesday. The general then proceeded to give two examples taken from his experiences on Jakarta's streets to illustrate his point. "I have started to drive myself everywhere in the city lately. And I was driving home along Jl.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Two Skulls
Two Skulls By Motinggo Busye I take a deep breath every time the story of two skulls buried somewhere in the restive province of Aceh, the northernmost province of Sumatra, crosses my mind. The two human body parts are very important to me because they belong to my relatives. Now I have to go to the area to unearth them. The story started with a telephone call from Umi (Acehnese for mama) telling me to immediately present myself at Lhokseumawe, the capital of North Aceh regency.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Keluarga Cemara' successfully shows slice of family life
'Keluarga Cemara' successfully shows slice of family life By Lies Sartika JAKARTA (JP): "Thank you, Emak (Mother), thank you, Abah (Father)," says the theme song of popular TV serial Keluarga Cemara (Cemara Family). The show, which airs at 12:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday on private station RCTI, is a firm favorite among both young and old viewers for its simple slice-of-life tales.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Albright and Alwi discuss Maluku, E. Timor troubles
Albright and Alwi discuss Maluku, E. Timor troubles BANGKOK (JP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab and United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met here on Saturday to discuss the troubles in Maluku and the situation in East Timor. Albright said afterwards that the discussions had included economic restructuring, regional conflict and sectarian violence -- "most notably that in Maluku". She said Alwi had talked about removing troublemakers in Maluku out of the area.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Helping kids caught up in conflicts
Helping kids caught up in conflicts Violence is a way of life for children living in strife-torn areas of the country. Psychologists warn of the long-term effects of violence upon the young, including development of post- traumatic stress disorder. The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana and I. Christianto examine what is being done to help the youngest victims of adult conflicts.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Young artist puts his body on the line
Young artist puts his body on the line By Cynthia Web YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thirty-two year old Nurcholis is an emerging artist with a most promising future, great authenticity and courage. His paintings, currently exhibited at Dirix Gallery until July 31, are endlessly fascinating. The artist's creative process is uniquely honest and controversial. He uses no brush, except for an occasional embellishment. He creates these canvases using his whole body in a "printing" process.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas urged to promote tolerance
Ulemas urged to promote tolerance JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) on Saturday to champion the spirit of tolerance and promote respect for pluralism. Citing the Koran and examples set by Prophet Muhammad, the President said Islam deeply respected differences of religion, ethnics and views. He also called on the leaders of other religions to promote harmony and mutual respect among different worshipers.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Off the street (corner), Cozy gets groovy on stage
Off the street (corner), Cozy gets groovy on stage By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Intensely humid weather and a swarm of mosquitoes did not deter a crowd from forming on the hill behind the Aikon office in Kemang, South Jakarta. A dedicated fan base gathered on July 18 for the rerelease celebration of Cozy, the first album produced by local band Cozy Street Corner. The band, comprising three friends in their mid twenties from Bogor in West Java, were the stars of their own backyard party.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hendri loses in the singles, wins doubles title at Future-4 tourney
Hendri loses in the singles, wins doubles title at Future-4 tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hendri Susilo Pramono failed to fulfill his ambition to make a clean sweep at the Extra Joss Future-4 tournament at Kemayoran Tennis Center on Saturday as he only won the doubles event. Hendri, who qualified for the tournament with a wild card entry, struggled hard but was outclassed by Park Seung-kyu of South Korea 7-6 (7-3), 1-6, 7-6 (7-1) in the singles final.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nosocomial infections lurking in hospital wards
Nosocomial infections lurking in hospital wards By Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): It once happened that all the babies in a ward in a famous Yogyakarta hospital were struck by diarrhea. At first the hospital thought the cases were attributable to the garbage dump, but after a more thorough study, it was discovered that source of the attack was to be found in insufficiently sterilized baby bottles.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Olympic flame in Melbourne
Olympic flame in Melbourne MELBOURNE (AP): The Olympic flame revisited Melbourne for the first time in 44 years on Saturday as the torch relay continued its journey to Sydney for the Sept. 15 opening ceremony at Stadium Australia. The flame arrived in Melbourne via Geelong, where Australia's oldest living Olympian, 90-year-old Dick Garrard, joined the torch relay at a community celebration.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Is violence part of Indonesian culture these days?
Is violence part of Indonesian culture these days? By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): In the aftermath of the Violence in Asia Conference held in Melbourne earlier this month, The Jakarta Post spoke to one of the participants, Kathryn Robinson. Dr. Robinson, Head of the Department of Anthropology at the Australian National University, Canberra, a fluent speaker of Indonesian, has written many papers on Indonesia.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene supply in Jakarta back to normal: Pertamina
Kerosene supply in Jakarta back to normal: Pertamina JAKARTA (JP): Housewives will be able to continue to cook and keep their husbands at home as the kerosene supply in the capital will last until the end of the month, an official at state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Saturday.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tonton likely to set pace in cycling Tour
Tonton likely to set pace in cycling Tour JAKARTA (JP): Senior cyclist Tonton Susanto remains the backbone of the West Java team in the upcoming 2000 Tour de ISSI, to be held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 10. West Java cycling coach Gatot Senjaya said on Friday that Tonton's rich experience could earn him a yellow jersey in the tournament. The province has set up three teams to compete in the Tour.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Will Aceh's hungry kids one day take up arms?
Will Aceh's hungry kids one day take up arms? By Ibnu Matnoor BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): He is only nine years old and he does not want to be a beggar. Yet there is no other way to put food on his family's table. "I have to beg in order to buy rice for my mother and brother," said Muhammad Ridha at a rice store in Matang Geulumpung Dua, Bireuen regency, in strife-torn Aceh last week. He said he was born in Ulee Gle village, Samalanga subdistrict. "My father's name was Abdullah.
Sun, 30 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nike Ardilla's fame lives on in museum in her honor
Nike Ardilla's fame lives on in museum in her honor By Bruce Emond BANDUNG (JP): There is not much in the Nike Ardilla Museum, but then the singer was only 19 when she was killed in a car accident in her native Bandung, West Java. The museum, housed in a rainbow-colored two-story building a few hundred meters from the Makro store on Jl. Sukarno-Hatta, was established by Nike's parents after her death in 1995.