Archive: 21 January 2001
27 articles found
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Food, glorious food on 'Pesiar Kuliner'
Food, glorious food on 'Pesiar Kuliner' Pesiar Kuliner; ANteve, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday; Host: Ferry Salim JAKARTA (JP): The new province of Banten has long been known for its special Bandeng fish satay, a dish loaded with spices.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
The forgotten traditions in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
The forgotten traditions in Chinese New Year in IndonesiaBy Mauro Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): During President's Soeharto's reign, for more than 30 years Chinese traditions were banned and not allowed to be practiced. Hence, it is no wonder that most of the younger generation have forgotten many of them.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
'Ikat' reveals the richness of Nusa Tenggara textiles
'Ikat' reveals the richness of Nusa Tenggara textilesBy Des Price FLORES, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): East Nusa Tenggara, as well as other parts of Indonesia, has retained a rich cultural tradition of ikat-making on a large scale, which in many parts of the world has declined due to high production...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Political party cleansing
Political party cleansing In politics, "political cleansing" seems to me to be the dirtiest expression coined and dirtiest tactic practiced to annihilate political opponents, regardless of age or sex. The Kosovo case serves as an example of how political cleansing was carried out by the party...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Tana Toraja, a wonderful land of rituals
Tana Toraja, a wonderful land of ritualsText and photos by Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): My husband and I had a hard time deciding where to spend our holiday in December. We had a long list of possible destinations but we thought most of the places were "unsafe" because the areas were prone to...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
2001: Glittering or gloomy?
2001: Glittering or gloomy?By Soeryo Winoto If the government succeeds in fulfilling its 2001 target to make the rupiah stronger against U.S. dollar -- Rp 8,500 per US$1 -- the domestic market for cars will bloom, meaning that more people will enjoy quality cars.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Brazilian president in Bali
Brazilian president in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Brazilian president Fernando Hendrique Cardoso and his entourage arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday for a three-day informal visit.There is no official itinerary of Cardoso's first Indonesian visit until he departs the tourist island for East Timor on...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Are films still in local theaters dying a slow death or do they deserve to be there? The Jakarta Post contributor Joko E.H. Anwar tells it like it is.Asterix and Obelix Versus Caesar. (Comedy/Fantasy, 100 minutes).
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Ethnic Chinese free to celebrate Lunar New Year
Ethnic Chinese free to celebrate Lunar New YearBy Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): Over the last few days, the markets in Glodok, the capital's Chinatown, have been unusually busy. Shoppers of all ages brush shoulders in shops and stalls as they buy decorations and food for the Chinese New Year, which...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Rapprochement
RapprochementBy Dewi Anggraeni When we reached Klungkung the driver turned toward us. "Bu," *) he said, addressing me, "you may want to close the windows if you don't want to breathe in exhaust fumes."I saw the black clouds puffing out of the public buses in front of us and felt the increasing...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Ailing Theys to be flown to Jakarta for treatment
Ailing Theys to be flown to Jakarta for treatment JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Ailing Theys Hiyo Eluay, leader of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) will be flown to Jakarta for treatment on Sunday for irregular heart beat, sources at the Prosecutors' Office said here on Saturday.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Bombs at TMII provided by fugitive Tommy: Police
Bombs at TMII provided by fugitive Tommy: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said on Saturday a woman arrested at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) on Friday in the possession of three bombs admitted she received the bombs from Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the fugitive son of former president Soeharto.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
My Lunar New Year celebrations: Now it can be told
My Lunar New Year celebrations: Now it can be told JAKARTA (JP): A car stopped in front of a house in the Kemang area. Five people dressed in black got out and entered the house. More cars came and more people in black entered the house.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
A day with a water peddler
A day with a water peddler Abdulsalam, 55, is a water peddler in the Meruya Ilir area of West Jakarta. A native of Batang, Central Java, he spends most of the year working in the capital, leaving his wife and seven children in his home village.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Imlek in the eyes of INTI chairman
Imlek in the eyes of INTI chairmanBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the days when Indonesians of Chinese origin had to restrain themselves from celebrating the Lunar New Year in festive mood and with colorful attractions like the traditional lion and dragon dances.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Whipping up some Lunar New Year delicacies
Whipping up some Lunar New Year delicacies JAKARTA (JP): Looking for some easy to prepare but delicious dishes to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year? Try the following recipes; your family and friends are sure to be impressed.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Symbolic delicacy returns for Chinese New Year
Symbolic delicacy returns for Chinese New YearBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Chinese New Year is coming again. Look forward to the typical delicacy kue keranjang ("basket cake") -- that sweet, dark-red, round cake wrapped in plastic or banana leaf.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Nine provinces to attend horse racing event in Pulomas
Nine provinces to attend horse racing event in Pulomas JAKARTA (JP): Nine provinces will take part in an event at the Pulomas horse track in East Jakarta on Sunday, which is being organized by the Indonesian Equestrian and Horse Racing Association (Pordasi) and information technology company PT...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Indonesia eyes Winter Olympics in contract bridge
Indonesia eyes Winter Olympics in contract bridge JAKARTA (JP): With the recognition of the World Bridge Federation (WBF) as an international sports federation in the Olympic family, Indonesia has for the first time the opportunity to take part in the Winter Olympics.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Data centers: The heart of the Net
Data centers: The heart of the NetBy. Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): There is a silver lining in the midst of all the fallen dot coms: infrastructure. Around the world, while many websites and Internet businesses are going bankrupt, the data centers, Internet connection providers and other...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Forty useful answers for emergency situations
Forty useful answers for emergency situations The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook; Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht; Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 1999; 176 pp JAKARTA (JP): How do you escape from a bear or a mountain lion, wrestle free from an alligator or deal with a charging bull?The...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Environmentally friendly rally in Semarang
Environmentally friendly rally in Semarang SEMARANG (JP): Semarang is slated to host a rally tour with a concern for environmental issues, called the Pertamina Blue Sky Tour Rally, from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Semarang to host 21st STE c'ships
Semarang to host 21st STE c'ships SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) has picked Semarang to host the 21st Sarung Tinju Emas (STE) boxing championship from March 19 to March 24.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
How to deal with your bad breath wisely
How to deal with your bad breath wiselyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Sandra, a 25-year-old executive wasn't aware of having bad breath until she noticed how people she talked to reacted as she spoke.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
FIFA says no change in W. Cup name order
FIFA says no change in W. Cup name order SEOUL (AP): FIFA, world soccer's governing body, has ruled against Japan's move to put its name ahead of co-host South Korea's on 2002 World Cup tickets to be sold to Japanese spectators, officials said Saturday.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
What you can teach your child by having a pet
What you can teach your child by having a petBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): People can build intimate friendships with their pets and treat the domesticated animals like members of their own family because they become emotionally attached.