Archive: 1 April 2001
35 articles found
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor districts start anew by cooperating with NGOs
East Timor districts start anew by cooperating with NGOs By Ati Nurbaiti DILI (JP): The rains finally poured in late December, too much in some areas for a good corn harvest. Emergency operations over the past year have alleviated fear of widespread starvation as crops and cattle had been abandoned by farmers who fled the violence with their families.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clearing up clutter to avoid the snare of worldly things
Clearing up clutter to avoid the snare of worldly things By Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): At least a couple of people have sent me an e- mail petition calling for the Taleban to withdraw their spiritual leader's fatwa to destroy all Buddhist archaeological artifacts in the land, two of which were the tallest standing Buddha in the world of the pre-Islamic Afghanistan of 1,700 years old. I replied that it was too late.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nugroho's 'A Poet' to compete for 11th silver screen award
Nugroho's 'A Poet' to compete for 11th silver screen award By Mehru Jaffer SINGAPORE (JP): The participation of Indonesia's Garin Nugroho in the 14th Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF), where more than 300 films from all corners of the world will twinkle on screens around the city state for more than a fortnight, is significant for several reasons.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Share the buzz online with Singapore-based 'Soundbuzz'
Share the buzz online with Singapore-based 'Soundbuzz' By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Is it truly the end for online music sites? Napster.com, the recent darling of the net, is now faced with dwindling traffic and increasing legal fees. The company's breach of copyright (as the summary judgment states) and its ease of use for music sharing have brought down the wrath of the recording industry, which feels it was not properly compensated or consulted.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman rejects power-sharing proposal
Abdurrahman rejects power-sharing proposal JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who is fighting for his political survival, rejected a proposal to hand over much of his power to his deputy Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying such a move was not provided for in the Constitution, an aide said on Saturday. "The President said that the separation of powers between the head of state and head of government must be based on the Constitution.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
The captivating natural enchantment of Pacitan
The captivating natural enchantment of Pacitan By R. Agus Bakti PACITAN, East Java (JP): "Selamat Datang di Kota Seribu Gua", (Welcome to the Town of A Thousand Caves). That is the greeting written on the billboards put up at major roads entering the regency, which borders Central Java. Although Pacitan's land area is relatively small, only 1,119 square kilometers, it has many captivating tourist attractions, including its beautiful caves.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
How to keep a healthy digestive system
How to keep a healthy digestive system By Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Maintaining a healthy digestive system is especially crucial for children aged one year and above to develop their immune system and to ensure optimum nutrient absorption, necessary for growth and brain development.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Buffaloes lead heirloom procession
Buffaloes lead heirloom procession Text and photographs by Tarko Sudiarno SURAKARTA (JP): The clock struck 1 a.m. on Monday. The bell rang, breaking the silence at Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. "It's starting, it's starting," murmured people who had been amassing at the entrance to the palace complex from 10 p.m. Thousands of people waiting outside the entrance gates began to fight their way to the front to watch a court procession celebrating the Javanese New Year, Suro 1.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Precious Indonesian diamonds in Paris show
Precious Indonesian diamonds in Paris show By Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS (JP): With stock markets tumbling worldwide and gold barely managing to hold its own, diamonds may indeed be a girl's best friend. Thanks to major sponsor Mouawad Jewelers, a show of 400 diamond jewels to die for, including 18 precious pieces from Indonesia, runs until July 15 at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Security guard found dead
Security guard found dead JAKARTA (JP): A Shangri-La Hotel security guard was found dead on the hotel's fifth floor after falling from the thirteenth floor late on Friday. The hotel's senior manager Wastu Widanto said in a statement on Saturday that the victim was identified as Heri Indrianto, 25, a resident of Cilincing subdistrict in North Jakarta. Wastu said Heri had been guarding the hotel's 13th floor from 7 p.m., but minutes before 12 p.m.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Care for refugees
Care for refugees From Media Indonesia Twelve Sampit refugees, all of Madurese origin, died at a refugee camp in Madura last week. Meanwhile, thousands of other refugees, facing biting cold, are still hiding in the forests or being tossed around at sea trying to reach safety. They are not only from Sampit, but from other places across the country: Aceh, Sambas, Poso-Palu, Manado, Atambua, Ternate, Tidore, Bau-bau, Bacan, Seram, Ambon and Papua.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
New Muslim cultural journal launched
New Muslim cultural journal launched JAKARTA (JP): A new Islamic cultural journal has appeared with the first issue featuring contributions from both Indonesian and western scholars. The English language periodical called Kultur, The Indonesian Journal for Muslim Cultures, is to be published biannually. The publisher is the Center of Language and Culture (Pusat Bahasa dan Budaya) at the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Syarif Hidayatullah, Ciputat, Jakarta.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Immigrants escape detention
Immigrants escape detention KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Thirty-one illegal immigrants escaped from a Malaysian detention center early on Saturday after knocking out a policeman on guard duty, the national Bernama news agency reported. Seremban Police Chief Abdul Khalid Abu Hasan said the 21 Bangladeshis and 10 Indonesians escaped from the detention center in the southern state of Negeri Sembilan at around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
New color schemes for your home and work space
New color schemes for your home and work space By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Current colors and shades are the trendsetters, not only in the world of fashion but correspondingly within the contemporary world of interior design as well. People today are not only keen to pick a dress or shirt of the latest color but are also looking for a little adventure when doing up their offices and work spaces as well.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
What is meant by e-government?
What is meant by e-government? To create a more efficient public service, some local administrations have been experimenting with e-government and the results are encouraging, while more regions have shown strong interest in the hightech system. The Jakarta Post's computer columnist Zatni Arbi looks at the hurdles and prospects.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jungle, modern life blend in Sarawak
Jungle, modern life blend in Sarawak By Andreas Heimann KUCHING, Malaysia (DPA): The jungle city of Kuching in northwestern Borneo is kind to visitors. It has long adapted to modern life and tourists here do not have to forego any of the usual comforts in life. Nevertheless this city, capital of the Malaysian federal state of Sarawak, remains true to its east- Asian character. Kuching is situated in the tropics, and daytime temperatures usually reach 30 degrees.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman denies rumors of Marzuki's removal
Abdurrahman denies rumors of Marzuki's removal JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman emerged from the end of President Abdurrahman Wahid's March deadline on Saturday with his job, for now, largely intact. Speaking to reporters at Merdeka Palace, President Abdurrahman denied speculation that Marzuki, who has been under fire for failing to resolve major corruption cases, would soon be replaced. "No, there will not be any replacement," Abdurrahman said when asked about Marzuki's status.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until April 7. * Painting 18 Estetika Realis, by 18 painters, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31 South Jakarta, until April 7. * Painting Imagination and Colors, Bizete Gallery, Jl. Gandaria I no. 9 A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7246725), until April 4.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heri's art to be shown in Japan
Heri's art to be shown in Japan By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The becak, a three-wheeled pedicab, is a pollution-free and traditional means of transportation. If you ever ride a becak, you may feel your spirits soar. For artist Heri Dono, a becak can be transformed into a multidimensional artwork. Heri, one of the country's most prominent contemporary artists, has turned a brand new pedicab into an installation art piece called The Golden Carriage.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Optimizing ideas through black and white art
Optimizing ideas through black and white art By Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): Three galleries in Jakarta are now hosting exhibitions of black-and-white paintings. Though held simultaneously, these exhibitions were not planned and designed together. Unrelated to each other, they display artwork created in the same medium in which the potential of monochrome color (read: black and white) is tapped to the optimum. Mon Decor Gallery at J. Gunung Sahari Raya No.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 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 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Film 9:00 Music 10:00 Variety Show 11:00 Health Program Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 News 7:30 News (in English) 8:00 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tasty homemade Kong Bao chicken
Tasty homemade Kong Bao chicken JAKARTA (JP): Dying to find oriental dishes that you can prepare by yourself at home? You must try Kong Bao chicken then. It is a tasty combination of hot dried chilli with a nutty flavor from crisp cashew nuts. The appetizing Yang Chow Fried Rice provides a healthy way to start the day as it is packed with protein, fiber and carbohydrates.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
A glorious homage to Indonesian batik
A glorious homage to Indonesian batik Batik: Spirit of Indonesia; Published jointly by Yayasan Batik Indonesia (The Indonesian Batik Foundation), PT Buku Antar Bangsa and Singapore-based Editions Didier Millet; 232 pp. JAKARTA (JP): Batik is more than just a piece of dyed-textile. The meticulously designed fabric embodies a wealth social and cultural values, at least for Javanese people who have been wearing traditional batik garments for hundreds of years.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Apichatpon set to steal the show in S'pore
Apichatpon set to steal the show in S'pore SINGAPORE (JP): Few may know him, but 30-year-old Apichatpon Weerasethakul is one of the most interesting filmmakers to emerge out of Thailand in recent times. The architect turned filmmaker incorporates cinema theory and philosophy into his design elements, and his works range from painting, photography to holography.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Martina is ATF committee executive
Martina is ATF committee executive JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) announced on Saturday the appointment of Martina Widjaja as its development and tournament committee chairperson for Southeast Asia at its three-day annual general meeting.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Documentary on Sumba screened in Paris
Documentary on Sumba screened in Paris By Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS (JP): Come March in Paris, the twin festivals Cinema du Reel, showing sociological documentaries, and Bilan du Film Ethnographique, showing ethnographic films, draw international crowds of filmmakers, television producers and cineasts. This year's Cinema du Reel focused on films from Central Asia, with a large retrospective of documentaries from this little- known region, besides its range of other films in competition.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon school fights to keep traditional arts alive
Cirebon school fights to keep traditional arts alive By Ida Indawati Khouw CIREBON, West Java (JP): If you ask townsfolk if they know about the karawitan (traditional music) school inside Cirebon's Kasepuhan palace, the answer probably will be no. The Pakungwati Karawitan High School's lack of recognition is partly because of its location within the palace complex. But even many of those who know of the school are skeptical about the future of its alumnae.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
China begins long march for World Cup miracle
China begins long march for World Cup miracle HONG KONG (AFP): China will be looking to its overseas stars for "a miracle" in its quest to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time. On paper, the East Asian powerhouse's only serious workout in group nine of the Asian qualifying competition should come from Indonesia. Minnows the Maldives and Cambodia, the other teams in the group, kick off the group in Male on Sunday.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Will your money grow in mutual funds?
Will your money grow in mutual funds? JAKARTA (JP): Your money will grow, grow and grow, says one local mutual fund advertisement. But will your money really grow, grow and grow when you invest in mutual funds in times of falling stock markets? It could. First of all, mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who make day-to-day investment decisions for investors, based on extensive investment research and sophisticated technology.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
The vital need to protect privacy on the Internet
The vital need to protect privacy on the Internet By Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): Ever recall giving away information that could be used to pry into your life? Maybe your wife gave birth in a well-known hospital and the next thing you knew she received a call from an insurance company to discuss your child's life insurance. Or perhaps when you subscribed to a health magazine you got junk mail offering high-calcium milk, or various other subscription opportunities?
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSSI names 25 national team players
PSSI names 25 national team players JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) finally named on Saturday 25 players for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. Coach Benny Dolo and team manager Irawadi Hanafi told reporters that the team comprised both seniors and juniors.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dick Hartoko, guardian of 'Signs of the Times'
Dick Hartoko, guardian of 'Signs of the Times' By Budi Sardjono and Sulistyo Budi N. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Father Dick Hartoko, better known as Pater Dick or Romo Dick is invariably associated with Basis, a monthly general culture magazine. From 1957 to 1995 he dedicated himself to this magazine, whose readership, according to a survey, comprises middle-aged people and intellectuals.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is there hope in the financial investment market?
Is there hope in the financial investment market? The financial investment climate in the country may be gloomy, but it can not stopped daring entrepreneurs. The financial market is also seeing many new enticing investment instruments. Some of these promise higher returns, but they come with higher risks too. Which instrument is most secure?
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agenda
Agenda 18 Estetika Realis (18 Realist Estheticism), painting exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31 South Jakarta, through April 7.
Sun, 01 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Deyana, Indarti reunion brings hope for Indonesian squad
Deyana, Indarti reunion brings hope for Indonesian squad JAKARTA (JP): The reunion of Deyana Lomban and Indarti Issoliana for the five-star Japan Open Badminton Championships women's doubles next week brings new hope for the Indonesian national squad, especially in the run-up to the Sudirman Cup in Seville, Spain, in May.