Archive: 10 September 2000
43 articles found
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Audiences have a blast at ITB film theater
Audiences have a blast at ITB film theater By Joko E.H. Anwar BANDUNG (JP): A number of young people here prefer to spend their Saturday nights at a modest movie theater. They have a blast, cheering, clapping and booing in the tradition of camp movies. The only things missing are water pistols and popcorn. It was 7 p.m. last Saturday in the city of flowers.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Advice on getting color right
Advice on getting color right JAKARTA (JP): Stylists Peter Saerang and Roy Casmito identified important points for people to consider in coloring their hair. Skin Sense: Look at your skin color and what tones will compliment it. "It's best to keep to darker tones, like rust colors, if you have a dark complexion," Roy said.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threats
The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threats By P. Semedi Exploring Irian Jaya is like diving into an ocean. One can never reach the bottom. The deeper one dives, the clearer the beauty and the more exotic it is. It is clear that this place is home to hidden beauty. Encompassing 416,000 square kilometers and covered by tropical forests, Irian Jaya possesses the richest biodiversity in the Pacific region.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nusakambangan to host offroad event
Nusakambangan to host offroad event SEMARANG (JP): Central Java-based offroaders grouped in the Nusakambangan Jeep Club (NJC) will organize the Nusakambangan Wisata Offroad 2000 on Nusakambangan island for national participants, an official said on Saturday. The event, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25, on the island known for its maximum security prisons is the first event to be organized there.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one day
Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one day Text and photos by Ali Budiman CEMPAKA, South Kalimantan (JP): It is the stuff that dreams are made of for residents of this village, 50 kilometers from Banjarmasin. Haji Ahmad Bohari discovered a two-carat pink diamond worth Rp 260 million (more than US$30,000) this year, a spectacular find that fueled hope for other diamond miners that fate will shine on them one day.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Modern artist inspired by village life
Modern artist inspired by village life By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Only a few Indonesian painters are willing to stay in their hometowns or villages while pursuing robust artistic careers. One of those rare artists is Iwan Koeswana, a painter who decided to live in the outlying village of Cipedes in Tasikmalaya, West Java, far from the hustle and bustle of the urban art glitterati. For Iwan, living in a quiet and remote village does not necessarily hamper his creativity.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters
Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must take immediate action in anticipation of a shortage of future tennis players due to a poor regeneration of athletes, especially in facing the next Olympic Games, Yayuk Basuki warned on Saturday. "I will compete in my fourth Olympic Games in Sydney. It means I have been defending the country for 16 years. I'm not sure if I will defend the country again in the next Olympics," Yayuk told The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spending
Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spending By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Some shopping centers and malls in the capital are seeing the old habit of local shoppers return: spending their money on everything offered therein. Although there is no data on the spending habits of shoppers in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, several leading shopping centers in the capital have seen impressive changes in spending. Natalia A.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
It's not the wheels, but who's behind them!
It's not the wheels, but who's behind them! JAKARTA (JP): Getting from point A to point B in a big city like Jakarta can be a real pain. Traffic jams are everywhere during rush hours and there are many hellish drivers who would not think twice of running you off the road. The powers that be have failed to think of an effective solution to ease the traffic congestion even though the problem has existed for many years.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar
Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar September is a special month for traditional cosmetics businesswoman Martha Tilaar, who celebrated her 63rd birthday on Sept. 4. This year, she got a few unexpected birthday gifts. On her birthday, the Ministry of Health delivered an award for her company's accomplishments while her husband, education expert H.A.R. Tilaar, organized a discussion of his book, Paradigma Baru Pendidikan Nasional (New Paradigm of National Education). "I'm happy.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Luxury cars a coveted commodity
Luxury cars a coveted commodity Crisis, what crisis? A visitor to the country could be forgiven for having doubts based on the array of luxury model cars whizzing along Jakarta's streets. The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw gets on track with the trend for newer, more expensive vehicles. JAKARTA (JP): It was unbearably hot in Pecenongan, the busy, rather chaotic area in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements
VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri used the national sports day on Saturday to lash out at those who would quickly pat themselves in the back, saying she was dissatisfied with the nation's achievements in the field of sports.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai'
Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai' Gadis Pantai (The Girl from the Coast); By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hastra Mitra, Jakarta (April 2000); vii + 231 pp; Rp 25,000. JAKARTA (JP): When you read the editor's note at the beginning of this book, you may be left pondering the same question as me: What is it about Pramoedya's writing that provoked so much animosity from the New Order regime? It surely could not be his eloquent choice of wording.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Andien shows talent beyond her years
Andien shows talent beyond her years By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Three years ago, a 12-year-old girl came here to learn singing with musician Elfa Seciora. Elfa trained Andien and treated her as he did his other students. But during the three years under his training, Elfa became aware of a rare potential. The little girl is not only talented, but Elfa sees a new magma for the jazz music world. Andien's fondness for jazz music startled Elfa because it is a rare interest for a child her age.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold
Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mixed doubles player Tri Kusharjanto wants to end his partnership with Minarti Timur with the experience of bringing home a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney next week. "After the Olympics, Meme (Minarti's nickname) will retire while I will continue playing. I want to give her a good memory of our final performance at the Olympics.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya province: An area rich in natural resources
Irian Jaya province: An area rich in natural resources The province of Irian Jaya, the youngest province in the Republic of Indonesia, was formerly known as Irian Barat (West Irian) or West New Guinea before 1973 and as Netherlands New Guinea during the Dutch colonial years. With 421,981 square km, the western part of the world's second largest island, New Guinea, makes up almost a quarter of Indonesia's land area but only harbors 1 percent of its over 200 million population.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way
Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Behind Timika Community Health Center, there is a small house measuring five square meters. A billboard outside says "Reproduction Clinic, Timika Community Health Center" and beneath it are posters about the dangers of HIV and AIDS. Inside, there are two counseling rooms with beds and medical equipment. Brochures, condoms and a wooden penis are strewn about the front desk.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lombok fabrics survive desperately
Lombok fabrics survive desperately By Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The magic of weft ikat has attracted the world's leading fashion designers, such as John Galliano in his l996/1997 glittering collection. But on Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara province, where these elaborate textiles are also produced, there is no smell of glamour. Like other textile-producing areas of Indonesia, the life of most weavers in Sukarara village, Loteng area, is desperate.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
The empowerment of Irian Jaya's people
The empowerment of Irian Jaya's people By Frans Maniagasi Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the north, Maluku province to the west, Australia to the south and Papua New Guinea to the east. At its broadest points, it is 1,221 kilometers from east to west and 990 kilometers from north to south. Its total land mass is 414,800 square km, comprising 13 regencies and mayoralties and 253 ethnic groups, each of which has its own dialect.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman begins medical checkup
Abdurrahman begins medical checkup MARYLAND, USA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his two- day medical checkup on Friday evening at John Hopkins hospital, where doctors conducted a sleep study on the President. Head of the presidential medical team Umar Wahid emphasized that the President's health was excellent and that doctors at the hospital advised the President undergo the sleep study to ensure that his condition was fully under control.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta festival serves up cultural treats
Jakarta festival serves up cultural treats Text by Mulkan Salmona, photos by Bertho Wedhatama JAKARTA (JP): For more than 20 days, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta presented a range of world-class performing arts in dance, music and theater. As the political atmosphere heated up in Jakarta, the shows presented by local and foreign artists during the Jakarta International Festival from Aug. 19 through Sept. 9 became a refuge for the capital's art lovers.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 14 houses
Fire razes 14 houses JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen houses on Jl. H. Ung, Utan Panjang in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, were engulfed by fire on Saturday morning. The fire started at about 7:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately two hours before it was put out with the help of 11 fire engines. No casualties were reported. The fire spread to houses in units of the neighborhood. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Going for gold on celluloid
Going for gold on celluloid JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Sydney Olympics is only a hop, skip and a jump away. There are bound to be some who will feel motivated by Olympic fever to put on a pair of sneakers and head off to the track at Senayan. The rest of us will feel quite content to stay put in our comfy chairs and watch from the sidelines. For two definitive documentaries on Olympics past, try to get your hands on the following: Olympische Spiele 1936 (Olympiad).
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest
Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest JAKARTA (JP): A well structured and presented motion calling for a referendum on self-determination in Aceh gave the University of Indonesia (UI) the first prize in a national debating contest here on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine
Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Chinese food is loved the world over. Here are two recipes which will leave diners hungering for more. Honeyed Chicken Wings * 8 chicken wings, each cut in two * 1/2 teaspoon salt ) * 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder ) to coat the chicken * 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce ) * 1 tablespoon lime juice ) * 1 tablespoon sago flour ) Honey sauce * 2 tablespoons butter * 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce * 1 tablespoonful lime juice * 2 tablespoons honey 1.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle
Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle JAKARTA (JP): The domestic mobile telephone market has made the players involved set new strategies in distributing, marketing and selling their products and services. Since the market is growing significantly, both cell phone manufacturers and service providers have expanded their marketing operations into retailing. Nokia, for instance, has opened several outlets, called Nokia Professional Centers, in big cities in Indonesia.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia told to disband militia in West Timor
Indonesia told to disband militia in West Timor UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The UN Security Council has unanimously called on Indonesia to take immediate steps to disarm and disband militia in West Timor responsible for the recent killing of UN personnel. Security Council President Moctar Ouane of Mali also announced that a mission would be sent to the region to discuss implementation of its demands.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
The indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya
The indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya By Agus Brotosusilo In 1978, Donald and Sharron F. Barr of the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) recorded that 224 domestic languages were spoken in Irian Jaya. Since then, several tribes that inhabit secluded areas have been identified. Their vernacular can be categorized into three main languages: Malay/Indonesian, Austronesian and Non-Austronesian. Geographical isolation has been responsible for exclusiveness of the tribes' settlements.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Abolish Dharma Wanita
Abolish Dharma Wanita From Kompas As an observer of women's affairs and their activities, I had talks with several members of Dharma Wanita, an organization of the wives of civil servants (PNS), on what to expect from it and what advantage they had gotten from it. On the basis of my close observation of this organization, and sufficient input from its members, I'd like to suggest that it be abolished permanently. I have some good reasons for suggesting its abolition: 1.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soebronto born for automotive industry
Soebronto born for automotive industry By Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Soebronto Laras was born to an automotive tycoon's family in 1943 and he says he had no choice other than to spend the rest of his life in the country's vehicle industry. "At my current age, I sometimes think it's about time to retire, but business conditions and emotional considerations force me to stay. Until when? I don't know," said Soebronto, who will turn 57 early next month.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamor
Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamor By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): All designers want above all to find the right textiles to showcase their creations. Unfortunately, not all of them are fortunate to find the fabrics that fit. Yet Sebastian Gunawan, 33, during the Night and Day fashion show at the Mulia Hotel last week, was at least able to show an example of the ideal.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes
Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes SEMARANG (JP): More than 150 pencak silat athletes have been taking part in a tournament to commemorate National Sports Day, the event's organizing committee secretary, Indro Catur, told reporters on Saturday. The Mayor Cup is being held at the Manahan sports center, Surakarta, Central Java, from Friday through Sunday, with athletes coming from all over Java island.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian batik producers urged to think global
Indonesian batik producers urged to think global YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta International Batik Festival opened here on Friday with a call to promote Indonesian batik in the global market. Gray Nurmalitasari, a daughter of Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, officially opened the four-day festival for her mother, GKR Hemas.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'I'm comfortable in my own skin'
'I'm comfortable in my own skin' Say "batik designer" and Iwan Tirta immediately comes to mind. Born Iwan Tirtaamidjaja, the 65-year-old bachelor studied law at the University of Indonesia, the London School of Economics and Yale before going into fashion. His home and studio is in Menteng, Central Jakarta, but he also keeps an apartment in New York City. Iwan told The Jakarta Post's Bruce Emond why he believes personal change is always for the better.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Arts Agenda
Arts Agenda Painting Exhibition Dunia Mimesis, Mimesis World, by Kok Poo and Inanta, at Galeri Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88-D (Arteri Pondok Indah), Jl. Jakarta Selatan 12440, Phone: 7209009- 7207171;Fax: 7206444, through Sept.30. Painters Kok Poo and Inanta Hadipranoto are faithful followers of photo realism, marginalized by Indonesian artists for the last few years.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing once
Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing once By Jeff Barrus MALANG, East Java (JP): When setting out on any climb, it is wise to pay attention to the faces of the returning. I'd just left the sunny, thin-air vegetable village of Ranu Pani inside East Java's Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park to climb Mount Semeru, Java's highest peak. I'd gazed up at this great smoking cone every day for more than two years, dreaming of the moment I'd stand on top of it.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hospitality and modern living
Hospitality and modern living Discover the ideal blend of traditional hospitality and modern amenities at a strategically located residence in the exclusive area of West Surabaya, with easy access to the central business district, airport, seaport and famous entertainment spots. Grand Residence Serviced Apartments is set on 15 acres of land where security and privacy within the ambience of a tropical garden brings a clean and safe neighborhood.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
New website puts richness of Indonesian art online
New website puts richness of Indonesian art online JAKARTA (JP): Click www.IndonesianArt.net, and enter into a never-ending exploration of the virtual world of Indonesian arts and culture. The newly established website, scheduled to start its official debut operation next November, promises to enable ardent art lovers, students and Internet users to gain an abundance of information on Indonesian traditional to contemporary music, fine arts, theater, dance, architecture, literature and fashion.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all ages
Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all ages By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): After two days of intense wheeling and dealing among 54 participants, Indonesia will on Sunday at last have its own national Monopoly Champion. Soon after, the lucky winner will join more than 30 other Monopoly aficionados from around the world at the World Monopoly Championships to be held in Toronto, Canada's financial capital, on Oct. 23.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup
'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup JAKARTA (JP): In the next five days, all eyes will turn to Sydney for the biggest sports event in the world. Olympic fever is set to take hold. Sports fans are waiting with baited breath to see how the Games turns out. Who will stand on the podium as the fastest man and woman on Earth? Who will be the king and queen of the pool? Are the Williams sisters in high gear to power past the opposition on the tennis court?
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye for
Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye for By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Small-boned, tawny-skinned "Anita" wanted to try something different with her shoulder-length hair. She did not want to let it grow out, nor did she feel like having it bobbed. Instead, she opted for highlights. "I wasn't thinking about being more beautiful or anything like that," the 24-year-old secretary said.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
APEC meetings begin
APEC meetings begin BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): Finance ministers from Pacific Rim nations began a two-day meeting on Saturday to get the diverse regional grouping back on track even as soaring global crude oil prices threatened to steal the limelight. "One of the main issues on the agenda is to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the APEC finance ministers' process," a Southeast Asian finance ministry official told Reuters.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Freeport Indonesia: Committed to the people of Irian Jaya
Freeport Indonesia: Committed to the people of Irian Jaya So many questions are asked of PT Freeport Indonesia concerning its social commitments toward the indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya. Mining companies, of course, have great impact on the local people in the areas where they operate. Both positive and negative. But what can most definitely been in these areas is positive development of the local communities when a mining company starts operations.