Archive: 3 September 2000
40 articles found
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Striker pair puzzles RI ahead of final
Striker pair puzzles RI ahead of final JAKARTA (JP): The coach of the national soccer team, Nandar Iskandar, faces a dilemma in naming his strikers for the Independence Cup final against Iraq on Sunday. Nandar said he was not satisfied with some of the striker combinations in the previous three matches, in which he paired Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto with either Gendut Dony or Rocky Puttiray.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Contemporary RI arts go international
Contemporary RI arts go international By Boudewijn Brands DELFT, the Netherlands (JP): Appreciation of an artist's work is like the effect a stone has when thrown into a calm lake: ripples spread in expanding circles. At a first exhibition there is mostly family and friends. A few years later the artist becomes known in his hometown and, if lucky, national coverage follows. This road is facilitated very much by personal contacts, as well as professional.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police to query Aryanti and other witnesses
Police to query Aryanti and other witnesses JAKARTA (JP): With the public abuzz over a marital affair President Abdurrahman Wahid allegedly had with housewife Aryanti Sitepu in 1995, police will question the woman, journalists, hotel staff and others believed to have information about the case. "Aryanti will be summoned for questioning by police detectives based on testimony collected from residents in Bekasi," National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Much to cluck about with fried chicken on the streets
Much to cluck about with fried chicken on the streets By Muhammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Lovers of American-style fried chicken no longer have to drag themselves out of their homes for a crispy piece of thigh or breast. Fried chicken is finding its way to the streets, with loyal customers saying the food is as tasty as that to be found in major fast food restaurants. Operating from small handcarts, street vendors have set up shop on street corners and crossings.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
True believers -- tales of being possessed
True believers -- tales of being possessed By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): "Rose" considers herself a typical young Canadian. She does not go to church and never believed in the supernatural. But two years after her scuba diving holiday in Manado, North Sulawesi, she is still trying to find a logical explanation for the events that followed. It was her first time in Indonesia, and one night her scuba instructor asked her for a lock of hair.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Website dedicated to local gaming community
Website dedicated to local gaming community By Vishnu 'Ramius' Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): One year ago, I was asked how many local websites there were; sites that were Indonesian in content or design. I quickly responded "less then 200". I figured that with low PC-ownership and even lower Internet exposure, not many people in the country would have a web presence. Boy, was I ever wrong. Over the past year we have seen a wave of new Indonesian Internet websites.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Des Alwi, the brave man from Banda who believes in peace
Des Alwi, the brave man from Banda who believes in peace By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): He witnessed the Japanese occupation, the Dutch colonial era and the Indonesian revolution. He rebelled against founding president Sukarno and helped mediate in the Malaysian dispute. Today his life may be marked by less exciting political endeavors, but what has not changed is the keen interest of Des Alwi, 73, in the welfare of the people of Banda and his love for the islands.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'I want to go back to school'
'I want to go back to school' Badminton player Taufik Hidayat has become a star. The world number one and the favorite to win gold in the men's singles at the Olympics, Taufik is somewhat of an idol, especially among young women. Born in Bandung on Aug. 10, 1981, Taufik's potential was first spotted by former shuttler Iie Sumirat.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
East Timor debacle a study in cultural differences
East Timor debacle a study in cultural differences Ballot and Bullets: Seven Days in East Timor By Tim Fischer Allen and Unwin, Sydney 149 pp A$19.95 JAKARTA (JP): Australian reviewer Ray Duplain wrote last May that former Australian deputy prime minister Tim Fischer's account of the United Nations-sponsored East Timorese ballot was "fearless". He further commented that Fischer wrote "clearly and forcefully ... in an honest and direct style" about the ballot held in August last year.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
President Abdurrahman to attend Millennium Summit
President Abdurrahman to attend Millennium Summit JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled on Monday morning to begin his fourth overseas trip of the year, to attend the United Nations-organized Millennium Summit in New York. The President will go ahead with the trip despite a warning from the House of Representatives that he has already spent Rp 52.72 billion (US$5.85 million), or 98.64 percent, of his state- allocated travel budget for the year.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo G: Tourism JP/msa TOURISM TALK: Minister of Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardhika (center) talks with Qantas Airways' general manager for Indonesia John Campbell (left) and Qantas' general manager for North Asia Alan Loke (right) during a lunch to celebrate Qantas' 50th anniversary of linking Indonesia and Australia on Aug. 30.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hotel puts regional culture on the stage
Hotel puts regional culture on the stage JAKARTA (JP): Putting local culture on show seems a natural tie-in for Jakarta hotels to bring in foreign guests. After all, there is so much to choose from, with each of the country's 29 provinces offering something unique in dance and cuisine. Such events were commonplace in several hotels, including the Borobudur in Central Jakarta, before the economic crisis struck and foreign tourists stayed away from Indonesia in droves.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Crisis hides treasures in North Sulawesi
Crisis hides treasures in North Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Indonesia's economic crisis has not only unveiled the country's numerous maladies but also concealed many of its magnificent tourist resorts. Among them are those in North Sulawesi province. The province, the northernmost part of the island of Sulawesi which is close to the Philippines, boasts a number of must-see tourist resorts. Already it is home to one of the best known diving centers in the world. But it offers much more.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Potatoes a good bet for sweet dishes
Potatoes a good bet for sweet dishes JAKARTA (JP): Versatile potatoes can be the main ingredient in a sweet cake, as in the first recipe below, or a variation on traditional perkedel spicy croquettes.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Susy Susanti
Guess What? Susy Susanti Can a shuttler cook? Well, former badminton queen Susy Susanti wants to prove her culinary skills by opening a restaurant near her home in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. However, Susy, who gave birth to her second child, Albertus Edward Wiratama, on June 9, said she was still unsure what kind of food the restaurant would dish up. "I don't know what will be on the menu at my restaurant. There are so many restaurants in this area, from Chinese food to seafood.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
More RI children battling the bulge
More RI children battling the bulge By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Check out an upmarket mall on a Sunday and watch as a veritable army of little children carrying a few extra kilograms marches by. Diminutive nannies can be seen struggling to keep in hand not so little moppets who are eagerly clutching burgers or candy. The toy giveaways and kids' specials bring the children in to the fast-food restaurants dotting the malls, but it is the greasy treats which keep them coming back for more.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Painting Exhibition The Image of Charming Bali by Romanus Susilo, at the Romano Gallery, Jl. Cinere Raya, Blok M - Kav. 4c, Depok (Phone: 7534885), through Sept. 9. This exhibition marks the opening of the Romano Gallery in South Jakarta. The gallery is expected to satisfy art lovers and be an exhibitory arena for painters. It is also aimed at increasing the number of art lovers in this country.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aircraftmaker offers to replace the 'bajaj'
Aircraftmaker offers to replace the 'bajaj' By Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): First came the controversial Timor "national" car, which boasted self-reliant technology but was imported from South Korea. It was doomed to bankruptcy. Then came the abortive Maleo car project, which was previously expected to be the genuine homemade vehicle. Coming soon is Kancil, literally meaning "deer", which is designed to meet public demand for more affordable, flexible and tougher vehicles.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Ketoprak Humor' sets the stage for laughs on television screens
'Ketoprak Humor' sets the stage for laughs on television screens JAKARTA (JP): "She" sashays across the stage, making pointed over-the-shoulder glances, a simpering femme fatale from tales of old. There are plenty of hoots and whistles, derision for the woman's coy smile and smeared-on lipstick. It is none other than Tessie, the gender-bending star of Ketoprak Humor (RCTI, 9:30 p.m., Saturdays).
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
DTH services to enlarge competition in Indonesia
DTH services to enlarge competition in Indonesia By Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): For the first time there will be competition in Indonesia's direct-to-home (DTH) industry. For years, there has only been one operator -- Indovision -- offering multichannel entertainment to thousand of homes. This year, two more players are expected to enter the market. The first is Indonusa Telemedia, which already is offering multichannel programming via its cable service.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian pavilion but no national traits
Indonesian pavilion but no national traits HANOVER, Germany (JP): The Indonesian pavilion is located in a huge area of the Hanover Expo 2000, which is occupied together with several other countries like Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, United Arab Emirates as well as the Palestinians.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Counting your days with biorhythms
Counting your days with biorhythms By Lim Tri Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Do you believe in destiny? Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables said one day more, another day, another destiny.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Strange attraction of the supernatural
Strange attraction of the supernatural Many of us are believers in supernatural phenomena even though they defy all rational and scientific explanations. Tales abound of possession, hexes and special amulets to make desires, both good and evil, come true. The Jakarta Post's team delves into the world of the supernatural. JAKARTA (JP): Some of us want it all -- success, wealth and security -- but we are not willing to pay the high cost for attaining our dreams through hard work.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A look at smallest primates at Tangkoko
A look at smallest primates at Tangkoko The following articles on this page were made possible through the courtesy of the Hotel Santika Manado, Bouraq Airlines and Manado-based Maya Express travel agency. The articles were written by The Jakarta Post's Harry Bhaskara TONGKAINA, Molas, North Sulawesi (JP): Our bus took a left turn just as it approached the magnificent Bitung Port at the tip of Sulawesi island. It headed toward Tangkoko natural reserve, about one hour away.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
35 arrested for brawling
35 arrested for brawling MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Local police here arrested on Saturday 35 students from two schools of the Makassar State University for brawling. Two students were seriously wounded in the brawl. Police also seized five guns, eight iron-edged spears, two machetes, 50 Molotov cocktails, a jerrican of gasoline, two clubs studded with nails, four catapults and two bows believed to have been or intended to be used in the fierce brawl. Makassar Police chief Sr. Supt.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
That old black magic could hurt you
That old black magic could hurt you By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Does it only happen in the movies, especially local low-budget flicks dealing with the supernatural? For instance, an egg flies through the air, entering a house and exploding like a bomb, killing everybody around. Or a person languishes on a bed, a bunch of needles or creepy-crawlies bursting out from various orifices. Yet many swear that black magic does exist and is a powerful force to be reckoned with.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Do we need magic to solve the crisis?
Do we need magic to solve the crisis? JAKARTA (JP): A "provocative" photo is making the rounds of the Internet. The picture shows the country's number one man, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, wearing a casual shirt and shorts, sitting relaxedly. At his side is a young woman, clad in a sleeveless dress, who is smiling broadly as she drapes an arm around his neck. The picture has spread along with the rumor of an extramarital affair between the President and the woman, Aryanti Sitepu.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur agrees to Aceh humanitarian pause extension
Gus Dur agrees to Aceh humanitarian pause extension JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has chosen temporarily to extend the expired three-month humanitarian pause in Aceh pending further negotiations between the government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a minister announced on Saturday. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the President at Merdeka Palace, Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Lt. Gen.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian young chess team shines in Merdeka Cup tourney
Indonesian young chess team shines in Merdeka Cup tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's future chess stars are proving they can match the region's best talent at the Merdeka Cup international tournament in Kuala Lumpur now underway. Comprising players aged between 11 and 14, the national team defied opposition from challengers who are four years or more their senior to collect 11 victory points for the sixth place after four rounds on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Is the supernatural for real?
Is the supernatural for real? JAKARTA (JP): It's a hard question to ask, and one likely to be met with either a troubled look or one of skepticism. People talk about how they put the supernatural in perspective, and whether they are one of the believers in "another world". "Indri", 53, said she believes in the power of God. But she also believes in the supernatural, including black magic: It is because we have gone through such disturbances for years.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chinese-Indonesian association
Chinese-Indonesian association From Suara Karya Recently I read an article in an Indonesian newspaper about the Chinese-Indonesian Social Association (PSMTI) cooperating with local firm PT Rully Nawatri to promote a business book titled Successful Businessmen Information -- Importers and Exporters Company Profiles (Singapore) and also to give aid to refugees in Ambon, Bengkulu and Aceh.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A trip to Tomohon, Tondano highlands
A trip to Tomohon, Tondano highlands TONGKAINA, Molas, North Sulawesi (JP): In addition to its long coastal lines, Sulawesi is hilly and mountainous, hence its peculiar shape; some say it looks like a disheveled starfish. It also has 17 volcanoes, 13 of which are active.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tropical paradise on the tip of Sulawesi
Tropical paradise on the tip of Sulawesi TONGKAINA, Molas, North Sulawesi (JP): If work stress burns you up consider taking a break in a place where you can hear the voices of nature. North Sulawesi province offers sea and mountain lovers many places of interests. Manado's only resort hotel, the Santika Manado in the Molas district village of Tongkaina is located ten minutes by speed boat to the world famous scuba diving site of Bunaken.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Dwiki Dharmawan
Guess What? Dwiki Dharmawan Well-known jazz musician Dwiki Dharmawan of the band Krakatau is trying his luck in the virtual world. With some friends, he is working to set up a new website for music, art and culture. IndonesianArt.Net is scheduled to be launched in November. "I am so concerned that so many Indonesian people, especially the youngsters, are not aware of their own rich culture," Dwiki said at his office in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A day with herbal medicine vendor 'Ibu' Slamet
A day with herbal medicine vendor 'Ibu' Slamet Ibu Slamet, 55, was born in the ancient Central Java city of Surakarta (Solo). A jamu (traditional herbal medicine) seller all her life, she moved to Jakarta when she was 16. She currently lives in Kampung Tambak, Central Jakarta, with her husband, Jadit. They have four grown-up girls. In conversation with The Jakarta Post's William Furney. JAKARTA (JP): We live in a small two-roomed house, which is rented. Every day, I get up at 4 a.m.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dowes 'susuk' work like a charm for some?
Dowes 'susuk' work like a charm for some? By Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Nobody's perfect, we are told, but some of us will do almost anything to prove the saying wrong. Almost anything goes in the pursuit of being a flawless human being, at least from the outside. Those hopeful of putting right the deficiencies that nature gave them often turn to paranormals and supernatural practices, despite warnings from others of possible dangers.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Give traditional culture ample space: Sultan
Give traditional culture ample space: Sultan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should make space for both traditional and modern cultures to prevent it losing humanitarian values, Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said on Saturday. "Providing ample space for cultural activities is important to keep the people smooth and compassionate.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Much-maligned Kwik finally answering his critics
Much-maligned Kwik finally answering his critics By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): It is clear that former coordinating minister for economics, trade and industry Kwik Kian Gie wants to set the record straight. Three weeks after tendering his resignation, Kwik has come out with all guns firing in what he terms a "counter-defense". While former ministers often choose to quietly fade into the background, he is talking openly about his tumultuous 10-month Cabinet experience.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Exploring the wealth of the sea beneth Bunaken
Exploring the wealth of the sea beneth Bunaken TONGKAINA, Molas, North Sulawesi (JP): It was early in the morning and the sun was bright. Members of our group thronged the Thalassa diving center at the Hotel Santika Manado before we set off for nearby Siladen and Bunaken islands. Like shoes, flippers and snorkling equipment have different sizes and we took turns to pick the ones that matched our feet and faces. The outboard motorboat was quite big and could carry more than a dozen passengers.
Sun, 03 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Peggy lacks leisure time
Peggy lacks leisure time JAKARTA (JP): If settling into white sand on a virgin beach is your particular slice of heaven, you'd be in good company with actress and singing sensation Peggy Melati Sukma. That's what the svelte actress and chanteuse would be doing at this moment, were it not for the trials of her current multimedia tour, which already has taken in hip megalopolis' Singapore and Beijing.