Archive: 27 August 2000
42 articles found
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dhanny Dahlan displays classic elegance
Dhanny Dahlan displays classic elegance By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Guests were seated on comfy couches around small coffee tables. A light afternoon tea was served, and idle chit- chat and introductions filled the air. A conglomeration of the well-to-do gathered to enjoy a fashion show entitled A Touch of Simplicity by designer Dhanny Dahlan in the Cascade Lounge at The Hotel Mulia Senayan held last week in commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Boy's 'dream team' challenges GM Ruben
Boy's 'dream team' challenges GM Ruben JAKARTA (JP): A "dream team" from the Utut Adianto chess school will challenge Grand Master (GM) Ruben Gunawan, a member of the 2000 Chess Olympics Games team, on Sunday as a warm-up for the Merdeka Cup chess tournament in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 1 to Sept. 3.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Los Numero Uno heats up Jakarta
Los Numero Uno heats up Jakarta By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): The sound of the trumpet blaring, the beat of the bongos and the amazing vocals of the three female singers catapults the audience into a truly Latin atmosphere. Hips start shaking, shoulders start swaying, and before the audience realizes, they have become swept up in the sounds of Los Numero Uno, a 10-piece Colombian band currently performing at Stix at The Park Lane Hotel.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Heidi Awuy
Guess What? Heidi Awuy Harp lovers in Indonesia will be happy to hear there will be a new generation of harpists in the future. That is in large part thanks to harpist Heidi Awuy, who is teaching the instrument to five people ranging in age from 5 to 50 at her Bina Bakat Belia music school in South Jakarta. The mother of four admitted it was not easy to build people's interest in the harp because of the instrument's scarcity in the country.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Everything is relative in matters of cuteness
Everything is relative in matters of cuteness JAKARTA (JP): I love animals, apart from reptiles, which disgust and scare me. I am left so depressed if I accidentally touch a picture of a snake in an encyclopedia; I guess I have a sort of snake phobia. Members of the bird family do not do much for me, except baby birds. Yes, all baby animals are cute, save for babies of reptiles and insects. Confusing, huh? I love mammals and fish.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man jailed for rape of maid
Man jailed for rape of maid SINGAPORE (AP): The High Court sentenced a Singaporean man to 15 years in jail and 18 strokes of the cane for raping and harassing his maid, a news report said Saturday. Loo Cheng Lip, a married man with two young children, terrorized the 26 year-old Indonesian maid over a period of four months, the Straits Times reported. The report could not be confirmed with the High Court because its offices were closed Saturday.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Children get into the spirit of adventure at camp
Children get into the spirit of adventure at camp By P.J. Leo CISARUA, West Java (JP): They were brimming with excitement at the prospect of the coming adventure. "Kembara, yeah," the elementary school students from Jakarta, Tangerang, Serang and Cisarua shouted enthusiastically. The 25 students and their escorts were ready for adventure on Safari Kem, a program held at Kembara camping ground at Taman Safari Indonesia, which borders the Mt. Gede-Pangrango National Park.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Novelist Ayu finds writing a labor of love
Novelist Ayu finds writing a labor of love By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The women in Ayu Utami's first novel Saman may seem preoccupied with sex, but the author does not consider them to be out of the ordinary. "Since 90 percent of the brunt is borne by women in any sexual relationship it is only natural that they should want to talk about it and to give it a lot of thought," she said.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Juniors to join badminton circuit
Juniors to join badminton circuit SEMARANG (JP): National junior shuttlers training at the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, will compete in the Sinar Mutiara national badminton circuit B zone in Tegal, about 165 kilometers east of here, from Sept. 26 to Sept. 30.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Portal features 'Bolympics'
Portal features 'Bolympics' JAKARTA (JP): The games have yet to start, but one record has already been set: Sydney has the largest media center in Olympics history with its 40,000 square meter Main Press Center. There, hundreds of thousands of words and pictures will flow through various media, newspapers, radio, television, and of course, the Internet to the millions of enthusiasts following the quadrennial event.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rescuers search waters for accident survivors
Rescuers search waters for accident survivors KUALA LUMPUR (AP): About 38 people were missing and feared drowned on Saturday after a fiber glass boat crammed with at least 80 people capsized in the Straits of Malacca on its way from Indonesia to Malaysia, maritime officials said. Rescuers from both countries have recovered eight bodies and rescued 34 people so far and news reports said most of the missing passengers - many of them women - may have drowned in the rough seas.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hormone treatments aid boys with a 'little' way to go
Hormone treatments aid boys with a 'little' way to go By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Size does not matter. Well, try arguing that point with a 24-year-old man with a penis shorter than a match. Talk about penis size sounds like the stuff of boisterous locker-room ribbing, but psychiatrist and sex counselor Dr. Naek L. Tobing said undersized genitals, particularly in the most serious condition called micropenis, could lead to serious emotional problems in adulthood.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Building your baby's brain with Beethoven, Bach, Mozart
Building your baby's brain with Beethoven, Bach, Mozart By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Young couple David and Endah were not fans of classical music - they sometimes even teased others who had a zeal for this kind of music as having an "old fashioned" way of life. But now the music is heard almost every day coming from their house in the Kemang Pratama housing complex in Bekasi, about 40 kilometers east of here.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Graphic Arts Exhibition Tanah Air Kami (Our Motherland) by Mansyur Mas'ud at Galeri Kafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta; Phone: 718-0904; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Aug. 31. Galeri Kafe Linggar displays graphic artworks by artist Mansyur Mas'ud in this solo exhibition.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Letter writer Gandhi Sukardi wins award
Letter writer Gandhi Sukardi wins award JAKARTA (JP): How does one feel on entering the record books of the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI), and having the well- known Jaya Suprana ceremoniously hand an award plaque to you in front of your proud family, close friends and a media contingent? "Appreciated and very grateful," said Gandhi Sukardi, the happy honoree, during a ceremony on Aug. 22 at the Grand Mahakam Hotel in Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
'The Perfect Storm' blows up gale force thrills
'The Perfect Storm' blows up gale force thrills By Joko E.W. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): The Perfect Storm serves as a respectable disaster film among those based on actual events, where the drama about the making of heroes of some and victims of others can match the vivid details of the catastrophe itself.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police investigating death of French journalist
Police investigating death of French journalist JAKARTA (JP): City police spokesman Supt. Muhammad Nur Haji Usman said on Saturday officers were investigating the death of French journalist Marie Francoise Blain in a five-star hotel on Jl. Garnizun Dalam in Semanggi, South Jakarta. The 54-year-old journalist, who was found dead at the hotel on Thursday, is believed to have been murdered.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Olympics best hopes Candra, Tony set for big battle
Olympics best hopes Candra, Tony set for big battle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best hope in the Olympic's badminton event, men's doubles Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan, have had near-perfect preparations for the Games, according to the training director of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Christian Hadinata. "Candra and Tony are never satisfied with routine preparations. They have been adding extra training sessions prior to the event.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Money is not the only object of 'arisan' gatherings
Money is not the only object of 'arisan' gatherings By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): It's that time of the month when the wallet is alarmingly thin, but payday is still a long way away. More than a few families short on finances have been helped out by their turn at the arisan. A familiar word to nearly every Indonesian woman, particularly in Java, it is a regular social gathering, usually held monthly, with participants contributing money each time -- and each eventually winning the pot.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hospitality and modern living
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Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
"I have an obsession with 'Star Wars'"
"I have an obsession with 'Star Wars'" Adroit screen and television luminary Dian Nitami was born in Jakarta in 1971. Having embarking on a career as a model at the age of 15, she went on to star in 22 films and in 1991 was nominated as best actress in the now defunct Indonesian Film Festival. Dian currently stars in SCTV's Merah Hitam Cinta series and lives in Jelambar, West Jakarta, with her husband, Anjasmara, whom she married last year. She spoke to The Jakarta Post's William Furney.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
A good film is one that touches many people: Riri
A good film is one that touches many people: Riri By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): What makes a good film? If you ask young director Riri Riza, the answer would probably be a work which touches many people. In short, a family movie. "I really admire Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas. Their film technique is tremendous, and the stories are touching," he said on a sidelines of a filmmaking workshop which he taught for high school students recently.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo H: Book JP/Berto BOOK LAUNCHING: PT Penerbit Djambatan's managing director Syarifudin (right) gives a copy of Reformasi Dalam Penegakan Hukum (Reform in Law Enforcement) to its author, Antonius Sujata. Tuesday's event at the National Archives' Building in Central Jakarta marked the launching of the book.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Insurers enjoy stiff rivalry, await free trade
Insurers enjoy stiff rivalry, await free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has become a competitive field for insurance companies. The degree of competition among the country's insurers has increased. This is evident in the way various insurers have expanded their businesses by offering more products, opening new branches and recruiting additional agents.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian athletes to excel in marathon and walking event
Asian athletes to excel in marathon and walking event JAKARTA (JP): Asian athletes can defeat athletes from Western and African countries in the marathon and long-distance events at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, according to the secretary- general of the Asian Amateur Athletics Association, Maurice Nicholas. Nicholas said women's and men's marathoners from Japan and South Korea had undergone long-term training to prepare themselves to win Olympic medals.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Attorney general to name suspects in E. Timor case
Attorney general to name suspects in E. Timor case JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Saturday that 30 people will be named as suspects in connection with last year's East Timor mayhem. The Attorney General's Office will announce the suspects next week. The announcement was originally scheduled for Aug. 23, but was deferred following an amendment to the 1945 Constitution which provides protection against retroactive charges.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
National Museum exhibits century's finds
National Museum exhibits century's finds JAKARTA (JP): After months of delay, the National Museum presented the special exhibition Temuan Satu Abad, A Century of Findings, to welcome the new millennium. The exhibition, which was officially opened by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Aug. 14 and runs until October, displays more than 300 artifacts, cultural relics and art treasures found across Indonesia since l900.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
ESC club tops women's event
ESC club tops women's event JAKARTA (JP): Bary Agustini and Desak Putu P. of the ESC club finished first and second in the women's air pistol event on the third day of the 22nd Anniversary Cup open shooting tournament at the Senayan shooting range. Bary scored a total of 476.6 from four trials to gain the top spot, while Putu scored a 471.4. Kadarwati of the Rudal club finished third with a score of 455.6.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spending a day with an 'ojek' driver
Spending a day with an 'ojek' driver Iqbal Purwadi, 21, is an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver based in the Matraman area of Central Jakarta. A native of Jakarta (Betawi), he began driving motorcycles for a living after the bankruptcy of an office he worked at following the onset of the economic crisis. He lives in Matraman Dalam with his wife, Euis Maryanti, 20, and one-year-old son, M. Rizki. In conversation with The Jakarta Post's William Furney.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Laksamana Sukardi
Guess What? Laksamana Sukardi Laksamana Sukardi looked proud, amused and relaxed all at the same time on August 22 during a private function where his father, Gandhi Sukardi, was receiving an Award from the Indonesian Museum of Records for being the most published letter writer in The Jakarta Post. Laksamana, who obviously inherited his father's flair for writing, appears to be the antithesis of his father Gandhi, who is impulsive and comical.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Public turned on, turned off by television stations
Public turned on, turned off by television stations JAKARTA (JP): Since state-owned TVRI made its first broadcast on Aug. 24, 1962, television has become the most popular mass communications medium in Indonesian households, perhaps the first to reach all segments and groups in this pluralistic society. Only a decade ago, the government permitted private TV stations to operate in the country.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Arranging insurance as a security, investment plan
Arranging insurance as a security, investment plan By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): More life insurance companies, particularly those partly controlled by foreign enterprises, are operating in Indonesia, proving that more people in the country are aware of the importance of having insurance.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta joining the ranks of the New Asia
Jakarta joining the ranks of the New Asia By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Green hair, men with earrings, baggy pants and women in platforms are the among the growing trends that are captivating the youth of Jakarta. The vast growth of individuality that has infiltrated this society in recent years has made a noticeable impression. Mass communication, Internet access and a democratic dream has weaved its way into Indonesia, creating a pop culture phenomenon for the youth of the nation.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Small screen a big influence in RI
Small screen a big influence in RI Since the state-run TVRI network made its debut broadcast on Aug. 24, 1962, television has exerted a huge impact on society. The advent of private stations has provided more variety for viewers, although some argue the quality is still lacking. As several stations celebrate their anniversaries, The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana examines the country's TV times.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chief economic minister upbeat on rupiah
Chief economic minister upbeat on rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The newly-appointed Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli expects the rupiah to further strengthen against the U.S. dollar this year. Rizal said on Saturday that he was optimistic that the rupiah would return to a reasonable value of between Rp 7,500-Rp 8,000 per dollar.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Luwu riots leave police bewildered
Luwu riots leave police bewildered MALANGKE, Central Sulawesi (JP): Police said on Saturday they found it difficult to arrest perpetrators of unrest in Luwu, while the burning of residents houses in two districts continued. Luwu Regency Police chief Supt. Anjaya told The Jakarta Post here that the rioters launched a guerrilla-like attack on eight villages in Malangke and Baebuntah districts. Malangke is 450 kilometers north of the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sweet treats for afternoon snacking
Sweet treats for afternoon snacking JAKARTA (JP): Snacking, on everything from fried cassava to bananas and cheese wrapped in pastry, is a national diversion. Some like their dishes hot, but a sweet tooth predominates. The following cakes use rice flour, which is unusual in western cooking but a mainstay of Asian fare.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Women, sex and prejudice in Jakarta
Women, sex and prejudice in Jakarta By Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): There are two smash TV shows that -- according to Marie Claire magazine -- have become more religion than entertainment in the United States. One is Ally McBeal, which portrays a dreamy lawyer who earnestly longs for love and is often bummed by her single status. The second is Sex and the City, about a group of cheerful vamps who are known to put lust first in searching for the perfect love.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Leather looking good for Yogyakarta designers
Leather looking good for Yogyakarta designers By R. Agus Bakti YOGYAKARTA (JP): Is Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta, primping to take its place on the international fashion stage for its leatherwear? It may well be getting there, with supporting facilities such as vocational schools in fashion and higher education institutions providing a boost.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Multitalented Suprana keeps records
Multitalented Suprana keeps records By Dewi Anggraeni JAKARTA (JP): Jaya Suprana, a local multitalented personality, is happy. He has just recorded another entry in Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI), an organization he founded on Jan. 27, 1990, in Semarang. Like other entries in MURI, this one is unique and the first of its kind: the most prolific and most published letter writer in The Jakarta Post, Indonesia's main English language daily.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Medical team 'guilty' in PON doping
Medical team 'guilty' in PON doping SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java medical team acknowledged it was at fault for rower Djodi Winarso's failed drug test at the 15th National Games in Surabaya in June. As a result of failing the drug test, Djodi, who was representing the province, was stripped of his bronze medal. "Dr. Hardjono and Dr. Hartati admitted their fault.
Sun, 27 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Megawati swears in Cabinet ministers
Megawati swears in Cabinet ministers JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed 25 members of the new Cabinet at the State Palace on Saturday. Megawati took the oath of the ministers on behalf of President Abdurrahman Wahid after Cabinet vice secretary Erman Rajagukguk read out Presidential Decree No. 121/2000 which assigns the Vice President to take over the day-to-day running of government.