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Archive: 25 February 2001

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Agenda

Agenda Light Ornaments art exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. S-3, Kuningan-Jakarta 12950, from Feb. 28 through March 24, 2001. The exhibition will display distinguished lamp designs known as Gispen lamps produced from around l920 as well as traditional and contemporary designs...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl.

Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations

Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations Kontak Harmoni HemavitonScreened on RCTITime: 10 p.m. JAKARTA (JP): A woman called talk-show hosts at a TV station complaining of a sex problem -- she could never have an orgasm.The hosts, famous sexologist Dr. Naek L.

'I am forgiving and not resentful'

'I am forgiving and not resentful' Popularly known as Iis Dahlia, Iis Laeliyah, 29, is an icon of the country's dangdut music industry who further boosts her popularity by belting out Indian duets with singer Ashraff.

An experiment in special interest tourism

An experiment in special interest tourismBy Dewi Anggraeni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Tourism has evolved. The last decades of the 20th century have seen several changes to international tourism. To begin with, the flow is no longer only west-west, west-east or west-anywhere exotic.

Guess What? AM Fatwa

Guess What? AM Fatwa Political reporters who were busy covering the latest news in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly (DPR/MPR) building on Thursday sensed something unusual when the National Mandate Party (PAN) deputy chairman, AM Fatwa, called a news conference.

MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building

MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building If you are considering setting up an office, you might want to look for an office space that is equipped to cater to all your needs in this era of information.

Opposition, sultan at odd

Opposition, sultan at odd KOTA BARU, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysia's opposition Kelantan state government said on Saturday it plans a special sitting of its legislature to strip powers from its royal ruler.

Nike whisks athletes into the digital age

Nike whisks athletes into the digital age JAKARTA (JP): Nike Inc. is taking athletes into the digital age with a new high-tech sports gear division called nike[techlab - where athlete-inspired innovations and technology collide.

East Timor

East TimorCorrection: Several words are missing in the second paragraph from the bottom of the letter titled Macau model for East Timor in the Feb. 24 edition. The sentence should read: " ... in a globalized world, competing on the strength of economic factors would be 'fair game' and acceptable...

Refugees scramble to leave Sampit

Refugees scramble to leave Sampit JAKARTA (JP): It was a mad scramble as thousands of refugees trying to escape the riot which has swept Sampit, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday rushed to board a navy ship taking them away from ethnic violence which has claimed over 210 lives.

Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI

Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI TNI Bukan Tentara RakyatBy Coen Husain PontohPublished by Solidaritas Nusa Bangsa, 2000Page, 198Price : Rp 17,000 JAKARTA (JP): You are jailed for opposing the military's involvement in politics.

Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: MalukuJP/Edith HartantoHELPING HANDS: A group of foreign envoys accompanied by the Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar (third left) pose with residents of Tuwada, a mixed Christian and Muslim village in the remote Halmahera islands of North Maluku.

Jakarta lacks sense of art: Sculptor

Jakarta lacks sense of art: SculptorBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Sculptors of public art in the capital city of Jakarta should always be ready to be disappointed as their works might be abused either by the city administration or people in general.

JICA provides four swimming coaches

JICA provides four swimming coaches SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation's Central Java chapter will be assisted by four Japanese coaches thanks to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Program 6:00 Student's Program...

RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l

RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia managed to bring home six golds, two silvers and two bronzes in the AMA International Open Championships in Nottingham, England, on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.National karateka Umar Syarif attained gold in the men's +80kgs kumite.

WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing

WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing JAKARTA (JP): The World Boxing Council (WBC) has offered to assist Indonesia with the composition of standards for professional boxing management and in the development of professional boxers, the council's president, Jose Sulaiman, told a media briefing at...

Guess What? Zoraya Perucha

Guess What? Zoraya Perucha Former national athlete and film star Zoraya Perucha has to slow down these days. The dynamic woman can no longer walk fast. No, she even has to use a crutch as she strained her muscles during exercise about three weeks ago.

It's time to try Chinese recipes

It's time to try Chinese recipes JAKARTA (JP): For those who don't have time to prepare elaborate meals for the weekend, try these easy and practical Chinese recipes.You will only need 15 minutes of your precious time to prepare these two delicious meals.

The long and winding road

The long and winding roadBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The office market in the capital's Central Business District (CBD), which was badly hit by the economic crisis, is on a long and winding road to recovery.

A real or phony recovery

A real or phony recoveryBy Riyadi Suparno In this time of continuing political and economic uncertainty, the office market, according to property consultants, appears to be rising from the dive it took in 1998 and 1999.

Expert blasts City Hall's poor attention to greenery

Expert blasts City Hall's poor attention to greeneryBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): Batavia (old Jakarta) is rather a park city than a garden city, wrote H.P. Berlage, the great Dutch architect who designed the South Amsterdam expansion after his visit in 1923.

ERA commerce establishes new era in property brokerage

ERA commerce establishes new era in property brokerage Choosing a good office location is important in running a business. Therefore, it will be very helpful to have a commercial real estate agent who understands your needs, and can help you navigate through the administrative and legal maze to...

Councillors uncaring of people's welfare

Councillors uncaring of people's welfareFrom Warta KotaThumbs up to the City Council's regional legislative assembly. After creating controversy with "Ancolgate", allegedly a money scandal involving some members of Ancol Dreamland's management, it has now sparked another, no-less sensational...

Last open spaces up for sale

Last open spaces up for sale The planned sale of property at Cibubur camping ground in East Jakarta has sparked controversy. It is only one of a number of cases which illustrate how the Jakarta administration sacrifices the city's green and open spaces for commercial purposes.

Soeharto rushed to hospital for appendectomy

Soeharto rushed to hospital for appendectomy JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was rushed to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Saturday for an appendectomy.His lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon told reporters later in the day the former ruler had recovered after the one-hour...

Wisma Dharmala Sakti, a building of art

Wisma Dharmala Sakti, a building of art Looking at the architecture of Wisma Dharmala Sakti, or upon entering the lobby of building, located on Jl. Sudirman, people get a distinctive impression: it is a building of art.

Can you be a good person in Jakarta?

Can you be a good person in Jakarta? JAKARTA (JP): We were traveling on the congested Jl. Gatot Subroto moving toward Semanggi. Cars, trucks and buses were streaming out from the Cawang-Grogol toll road through the Komdak ramp.

Cibubur camping ground to become history

Cibubur camping ground to become historyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): The majestic trees shade a vast green area under which stand some small chalets and huts, where scouts and other youth groups often hold gatherings and conduct various educational activities.

Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original character

Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original characterBy Yusuf Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Japanese, American and European cartoons have their own characteristics. It is, therefore, only natural that observers, animators and cartoonists are eager to see Indonesian cartoons with Indonesian character.

Healthy way of living helps control dandruff

Healthy way of living helps control dandruffBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): An active young woman scratches her itchy scalp and secretly looks at her shoulders and seems unhappy when she notices reddish damp dirt on her nails and white scurf scattered on her shoulders.

Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite all

Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite allBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Alfred Simanjuntak composed famous and monumental songs, but whenever his works are mentioned, people often attribute them as the works of another composer, the late Cornel Simanjuntak.

Still Playing

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): for this weekend, local theaters offers some good and mediocre movies for film lovers. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.Anwar Duets (Drama/Comedy, 112 minutes). Starring Maria Bello, Andre Braugher, Paul Giamatti, Huey Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final

Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Pakistan are set for a final showdown in the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium on Sunday.Winner of the second division's final is promoted to first division and competes at the Asian Baseball...

Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPs

Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPsBy Budiman Moerdijat CAIRO (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Saturday that Indonesia's newfound freedom had been "politicized" by a number of legislators to undermine the authority of his leadership and the country's unity.

Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worse

Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worseBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The 71-year old scholar Bianpoen felt bitter and desperate when he saw his beloved city of Jakarta inundated by water last week."I have never experienced such a bad situation. Jakarta is presently in a dilapidated condition.