Archive: 17 September 2000
37 articles found
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
IAIN rector Safwan Idris slained in restive Aceh
IAIN rector Safwan Idris slained in restive Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Restive Aceh was again rocked by a killing when the rector of the Banda Aceh-based State Islamic Institute Arraniry Darussalam (IAIN), Prof. Safwan Idris, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence on Saturday morning. Antara news agency reported that two youths on a motorbike shot Idris in the neck at his official residence on Jl. Al-Kindi No. 3 at about 6:45 a.m. local time.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Ali Sadikin
Guess What? Ali Sadikin Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin received a nice surprise last Sunday when he was declared Yogyakarta's honorary resident for his role in making batik the official dress for his staff in the 1970s while serving as governor. The award was presented by Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X during the closing ceremony of the three-day Batik Festival and Competition in Yogyakarta. "This is to show our gratitude for what he has done.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lidya, Bambang/Zelin clear first hurdles
Lidya, Bambang/Zelin clear first hurdles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's singles shuttler, Lidya Djaelawidjaja, and the mixed doubles team of Bambang Suprianto and Zelin Resiana got off to comfortable starts to their Olympic campaign in Sydney on Saturday. Unseeded Lidya needed only 30 minutes to dispose of Kara Salmundson of Canada with a 11-4, 11-4 win at The Dome's Pavilion 3 at Olympic Park, Homebush Bay.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A drawing can tell of huge pain
A drawing can tell of huge pain JAKARTA (JP): When can warring groups come together? When there is a need to examine the vast human costs on both sides, says sociologist Imam Prasodjo. The sociologist joined some journalist on a trip to Maluku, where dozens of children in refugee camps were given pencil and paper to draw with.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ilyassak moves to top position
Ilyassak moves to top position BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's Ilyassak displayed his best golfing skills on Saturday to share the lead going into the final of the JJGF Open Golf Championships 2000-Epson Cup. He produced the tournament's best score so far at four-under- par 68, firing an unprecedented eagle in the process at hole 9 par 5.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
The historic and natural beauty of Bukittinggi
The historic and natural beauty of Bukittinggi By Simon Marcus Gower BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): In the shadow of the focal point of Bukittinggi is Jam Gadang (Great Clock). The chimes of this clock tower sound the hour in the late afternoon, are soothing and may even induce sleepiness. However, the cool climate invigorates, stimulates and wards off sleepiness. At 1,000 meters above sea level, with volcanoes all around, Bukittinggi enjoys cool temperatures.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Time for Indonesians to wake up and work seriously
Time for Indonesians to wake up and work seriously JAKARTA (JP): Enroll in a prestigious business school and within two years, you'll become a "professional" executive. As Indonesia now has numerous postgraduate management and business schools, private and state-run, the country can expect an ample supply of professional workers. "This is a misconception of the term 'professional' by many people," said Djisman Simanjuntak, executive director of Prasetya Mulya business school.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mahaka outlasts IM Texmaco 68-64
Mahaka outlasts IM Texmaco 68-64 JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda produced some sweet revenge as it beat Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco with a narrow 68-66 in the opening match of the third leg of 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday. Falling behind almost throughout the Jakarta derby, Mahaka turned the tables on IM, thanks to a decisive steal by Dwui Eriano, who then sank the ball to give his team a slight 66-65 lead just 25 seconds before the final buzzer.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Real professionals wanted for new era
Real professionals wanted for new era From athletes to white-collar employees, being professional has become the catchphrase for a new era. Some say the country is in a desperate race to catch up with the professional standards of its neighbors before the opening up of the job market to all- comers in 2003. The Jakarta Post's Bruce Emond and Rita Widiadana look at what it takes to be professional. JAKARTA (JP): "Bayu" has a nightly ritual in his job as the supervisor of a bar at a major hotel.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Gres' talks up a storm about matters of youth
'Gres' talks up a storm about matters of youth By Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): A group of teenagers prowled around a mall, their hair a rainbow of colors. Some wore nose rings, others sported piercings in their lips, eyebrows or navels, which were exposed by skimpy T-shirts. Their jeans were torn at fashionably strategic areas; some of them had body tattoos.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Illegal levies
Illegal levies From Warta Kota After Warta Kota disclosed the illegal levies by Jakarta's Statistics Office some days ago, I also wish to share my experience with the readers. Perhaps my experience doesn't differ from that of other Jakarta residents. Though I seldom go to Jakarta's Administration Office for settlement of certificate of birth, certificate of marriage, building construction permit, identity card, I could detect how the officials asked for money.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japanese woman killed at home
Japanese woman killed at home JAKARTA (JP): A 73-year-old Japanese woman was stabbed to death in her residence at the PLN housing complex in Duren Tiga, South Jakarta, police sources said on Saturday. Mitsue Ivonne Culas-Tado, a widow who lived with her only daughter Noriko, was found in her garage on Friday with several wounds which police said was caused by a kitchen knife. The victim was taken to Tria Dipa Hospital in the nearby Pasar Minggu area.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Does detox frenzy make one's life easy?
Does detox frenzy make one's life easy? By Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Living in this depressing, almost mental society, exacerbated by daily pollution contributed by rows of rust infested buses nowadays, is a huge challenge. That thick black smoke coming from their exhausts makes you half blind and say: "Yikes!" when you clean your nose in front of the bathroom mirror later on; that can be classified as one pollutant, right?
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Students exhibit impressive Islamic art
Students exhibit impressive Islamic art By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Although contemporary art is global by name, much of it is highly influenced by the West. For decades, artists around the world have struggled to depict their trials and tribulations by using techniques that come more naturally to them than those from the West. This spirit is very obvious in most of the 150 exhibits on display at Taman Mini's Museum Istiqlal.
Sun, 17 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, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. defense chief in Singapore
U.S. defense chief in Singapore SINGAPORE (DPA): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen arrived in Singapore on Saturday from the Philippines where the military pounded the bases of extremists holding an American and 18 other hostages after Cohen urged more negotiations.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
What does it take to be professional?
What does it take to be professional? JAKARTA (JP): We know what it means, but sometimes it's hard to put into words what it is to be professional. Here are some views on being professional, and the obstacles which sometimes get in the way.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Between an MRT and Air Force One
Between an MRT and Air Force One JAKARTA (JP): Comfort is a luxury if you travel on public transportation in Jakarta. It's by sheer luck, or a miracle, if you find a "comfortable" city bus to get to the office. The fact is most of the time you spend the bus trip trying to keep calm amid all your discomfort. Of course, every cloud has a silver lining. That is good news for those of you who want to train yourselves mentally and physically to enter an advanced state of body and mind.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stone tombs witness to Minahasan past
Stone tombs witness to Minahasan past WARUGA, Air Madidi, North Sulawesi (JP): How were burials conducted in the early days of North Sulawesi? On the outskirts of Manado, one can trace pre-Christian Minahasan culture from 10 centuries ago. Spread across a small area of land in Air Madidi district, Sawangan village, about 20 kilometers to the east of Manado, are some 150 stone tombs or coffins.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agenda
Agenda Comic Arts Exhibition Selamat Tinggal Orang Baik-Baik, Goodbye, Nice Guys, by Popok Tri Wahyudi at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu No. 68 H, East Jakarta, through Sept. 30. Popok Tri Wahyudi is a young artist who promotes public arts and fine art works displayed in public facilities. This time, Popok presents his most recent creation, an eight- meter long comic painting which is hanging outside the gallery. Popok's works reflect a new 'neutral' trend in the development of local fine arts.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dumplings and rolls from RI's kitchen
Dumplings and rolls from RI's kitchen JAKARTA (JP): Rice may be the staff of life in Indonesia, but the country also boasts a variety of breads and cakes. The recipes below show influences from Chinese cuisine (bakpao) and a curious blending of a Dutch staple with tropical bananas.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
West Java finds it hard to bring in tourists
West Java finds it hard to bring in tourists By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Elements of West Java have played a significant role in the tourist industry. Sundanese music is frequently heard in numerous international hotels, spas and restaurants in Bali. While, from the human resources side, many hoteliers and tour operators in the country are graduates of tourism schools or other education institutes in Bandung, the province's capital.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Arrogance is OK as long as you're doing a good job'
'Arrogance is OK as long as you're doing a good job' Champion of human rights Todung Mulya Lubis, 51, is one of Indonesia's most prominent and flamboyant lawyers. Labeled "an angry young man" in his youth, the Indonesian and American educated co-founder and chairman of the Center for Human Rights Studies is senior partner in Lubis, Santosa & Maulana. Married to Damiyati Sundoro, they have two children and live in Puri Cinere, South Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tommy denies links to spate of bombings
Tommy denies links to spate of bombings JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, denied on Saturday any involvement in a spate of recent bombings, including the powerful explosion on Wednesday at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Olympics Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 8:00 Olympics Program 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 Performance Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News 8:30 Variety Show TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Roots
Roots By Dewi Anggraeni Rusdi reluctantly climbed into the back seat of the car before Sadli, his driver, closed the door. He waited while Sadli turned on the ignition and started the engine, then asked, "Did you pick up Ibu Sepuh, then?" referring to his mother-in-law, who had come visiting from Palembang. "Yes, Pak. I drove Ibu Sepuh to your home safely." Rusdi did not enquire further.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Java hokokai batik: legacy of wartime Indonesia
Java hokokai batik: legacy of wartime Indonesia By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Hardship can enhance people's artistic creativity. This was true for numerous local batik artisans in Central Java living in the miserable World War II period between l942 and l945. Indonesia was occupied by Japanese troops and people in Java and other parts of the archipelago suffered from a lack of proper food and daily facilities.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. upset about UN-policed E. Timor peace
U.S. upset about UN-policed E. Timor peace SINGAPORE (Reuters): The United States and other nations are worried that violence in Indonesia's West Timor could shatter a U.N.-imposed peace in independent East Timor, U.S. Defence Secretary William Cohen said on Saturday. He said there was also concern over whether Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid can and will take control of his country's military and the militias in Indonesian West Timor who are backed by factions in the armed forces.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sujata pessimistic about the future of the law
Sujata pessimistic about the future of the law By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): "I am pessimistic about the future of the law." Such a statement is nothing new. But it comes as a surprise to hear it from the mouth of Antonius Sujata, the chairman of the National Ombudsman Commission. Legal conditions in the country are indeed poor. One of the proofs being that corruption, collusion and nepotism has grown so well here.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo F: Amek American Express Bank ENTERTAINING CHILDREN: American Express Bank Indonesia's senior country executive Sylvia-Marie Challita (center) poses with street children from the Dian Mitra Foundation. Some 100 children were invited to watch the kid's movie Petualangan Sherina (The Adventure of Sherina) on Sept. 10 as part of the company's community care program. Photo G: American JP/Tom Simatupang NEW FAMILY MEMBERS: American Ambassador to Indonesia Robert S.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ully Sigar Rusady -- mother of the disaffected
Ully Sigar Rusady -- mother of the disaffected By Chris Ashton JAKARTA (JP): For someone who has achieved national recognition in a number of different fields, the ability to avoid the limelight is a skill that Ully Sigar Rusady has worked hard to develop.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Erna's office to launch fuel-recovery program
Erna's office to launch fuel-recovery program JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure is set to launch a massive three-month recovery program, involving 4,895 villages in 14 provinces outside Java, using funds from the fuel subsidy worth some Rp 300 billion. According to minister Erna Witoelar, the program, dubbed the community empowerment program, is designed to assist destitute people and build decent infrastructures for their villages.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stop messing about! Useful toilet training sites for pets
Stop messing about! Useful toilet training sites for pets By Lim Tri Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Pets are adorable but when it comes to their waste, they can create trouble. Just imagine: you return home from a tiring journey and find your beloved pet's waste in your living room, or worse, on your new couch. Pets, just like kids, need training on how to pee and poop properly. About 3.6 billion pounds of dog waste per year is produced in the United States alone, according to a Lipa USA Inc.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fadjar Sidik responds to changing times creatively
Fadjar Sidik responds to changing times creatively By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The works of painter Fadjar Sidik in the 1950s, such as Portrait of Mrs. Abas Alibasjah and Portrait of Wim Nirahua, are figurative compositions which depict the nuances of the time. They are very different from his works since 1961. Currently, his Dinamika Keruangan or "Dynamics of Space", consists of geometric shapes that are arranged in a harmonious and interesting composition of forms and colors.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
School built with the aim of helping autistic children
School built with the aim of helping autistic children By Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): So far there has been no cure found for autism, a brain disorder which causes disruption to the development of a child's communication and interaction abilities, and affects behavior and emotions. It is important, therefore, to understand this problem when children are at an early age.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Elma Theana's hard times no bar to stardom
Elma Theana's hard times no bar to stardom By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Like mother like daughter, so goes the life of TV star Elma Theana. Elma's mother, Waty Siregar, played in titillating films in the 1970s and danced with snakes in nightclubs. Elma, too, worked her way from the bottom. These days, however, you are more likely to find Waty at home, joining Muslim prayer gatherings and taking care of her grandchildren.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Devastating Krakatau eruption commemorated
Devastating Krakatau eruption commemorated By Joko E.H. Anwar SERANG, WEST JAVA (JP): Like many hotels around the globe that use historical events to promote their premises, some resort operators in the scenic Anyer Beach area turn to the events of Aug. 27, 1883, when the devastating Mt. Krakatau eruption occurred, to lure guests.