Archive: 13 May 2001
45 articles found
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Book on life as lived by the majority
Book on life as lived by the majority It's Not An All Night Fair; Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Equinox Publishing, Jakarta-Singapore, 2001; xv+103 pp JAKARTA (JP): When Bill Watson first came to Indonesia in 1969 to teach English here, he recalls everyone suggesting to him that he should read Pramoedya Ananta Toer. He would have loved to do so except there was no way of finding anything written by Pramoedya at that time.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prayers for end of the economic crisis
Prayers for end of the economic crisis By P.J. Leo MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Under the full moon on a windy night, thousands of Buddhists from across Indonesia and abroad prayed solemnly at the Borobudur temple. It was the most important ceremony of Waisak, the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment. The ritual began with a procession from nearby Mendut to the Borobudur Temple. This year's Waisak had a somewhat different mood compared with last year's.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manado's models are pretty, zealous, but not the right size
Manado's models are pretty, zealous, but not the right size By Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer from NiKita tabloid. The photo shoot drew the attention of some guests, who admired the 165-centimeter-tall Nike for her great beauty. Both Nike and the photographer were equally fervent.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Just a false alarm
Just a false alarm In my letter of April 30. 2001 Bribery in education must be eliminated I made a potential misrepresentation, especially for the readers who have no direct experience of the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta. Through this letter I should like to stress that the above- mentioned letter was meant as an alarm for the whole system of formal education with no special reference to the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Snapshot
Snapshot Photo A: Post JP/Mulkan Salmona THE WINNER: The Jakarta Post's chief editor Susanto Pudjomartono (right) symbolically hands over a Rp 3 million cheque to Eddi Setio Hardono, corporate secretary of private tv station RCTI, whose team won a soccer competition held in conjunction with the Post's 18th anniversary. The teams from Kompas daily, Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, sport tabloid GO won at the second, third and fourth place, respectively.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Behind the facade of the RI embassy in Washington
Behind the facade of the RI embassy in Washington By Abdullah Balbed WASHINGTON D.C. (JP): One hundred years ago this month, construction began to erect an enormous mansion located at 2020 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. It was built by Thomas Walsh, an Irish immigrant, who moved to the United States at the age of 18 with his father and younger sister in 1869 and settled in Worcester, Massachusetts. He worked as a carpenter.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors drop outstanding charges against Malaysia's Anwar
Prosecutors drop outstanding charges against Malaysia's Anwar KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prosecutors dropped five criminal charges against Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Saturday, but the jailed politician said he would rather have been tried so he could expose a conspiracy against him.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
A look at modeling in North Sulawesi: Pretty, Zealous but not the
A look at modeling in North Sulawesi: Pretty, Zealous but not the right size By Yusuf Susilo Hartono MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): It was twilight in late April at Manado's Sunset Cafe when Nike Lomban, 17, a fashion model now gaining popularity, posed before the camera of a photographer from NiKita tabloid. The photo shoot drew the attention of some guests, who admired the 165-centimeter-tall Nike for her great beauty. Both Nike and the photographer were equally fervent.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Besieged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's political troubles are putting severe pressure on his country's efforts to restructure a financial sector ravaged by the Asian crisis, officials said here Friday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Snapshot on the role of women in an era of armed struggle
Snapshot on the role of women in an era of armed struggle Larasati; Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hasta Mitra, Jakarta, 2000 ; viii + 176 pp; Rp 23,000 JAKARTA (JP): What was the role of women in defending Indonesia's independence during the revolutionary era? At that time, most of the women involved in the independence struggle worked as nurses at Red Cross centers, were active at public kitchens or provided logistics for independence fighters.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fun in the sun at silver jubilee Highland Gathering
Fun in the sun at silver jubilee Highland Gathering TANGERANG (JP): The first day of the two-day Scottish summer fiesta, the Jakarta Highland Gathering, began here on Saturday, highlighted by a parade of bagpipe bands from eight countries. Hundreds of visitors, mostly foreigners, thronged the grounds of Pelita Harapan School in Lippo Karawaci to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the festival.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI needs high-class campaign
RI needs high-class campaign By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The eyes of the international tourism industry, especially in ASEAN, will soon be upon Yogyakarta as the biggest tourism event in South East Asia, namely the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF), will be held there in January 2002. Around 400 international buyers and 800 international sellers are predicted to come. ASEAN tourism ministers will also attend and have a conference to discuss the development of tourism in South East Asian countries.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19. * Fine Arts: Metromini, Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 14.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students rally for Reform Heroes
Students rally for Reform Heroes JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students took to the streets on Saturday to commemorate the May 12, 1998 slaying of four Trisakti University students, an event which to this day continues to be shrouded in mystery.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Vina Panduwinata
Guess What? Vina Panduwinata Pop star Vina Panduwinata failed to hide her devastation at the death of senior musician Charles Hutagalung on Monday. Charles, the lead singer of the Mercy's, a rock group popular in the 1970s, died of a stroke at age 52. "It's bad that he died young -- he was 10 years my senior. What a loss!" she told The Jakarta Post by telephone.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Merdeka': Japanese as RI's liberators
'Merdeka': Japanese as RI's liberators By Eric Prideaux TOKYO (AP): A major Japanese film distributor on Saturday debuted a movie that critics say falsely suggests Japan helped liberate Indonesia from Dutch colonizers after World War II. Merdeka - "independence" in Indonesian - tells the story of 2,000 Japanese soldiers stationed on the Southeast Asian country who stay behind after the war to aid local rebels in their struggle against the Dutch.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balance
Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balance By Melinda J. Hewitt JAKARTA (JP): While the concept of food-combining is relatively new to Indonesia, nutritionist, author and chief editor of popular natural health magazine Majalah Nirmala Andang Gunawan has a lot to share on the subject. Andang's interest in food-combining started in 1994 from her determination to find a natural diet for her husband, who was suffering from liver disease and several other ailments over a period of six years.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Besieged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's political troubles are putting severe pressure on his country's efforts to restructure a financial sector ravaged by the Asian crisis, officials said here Friday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kamoro festival strives to help locals enjoy diverse culture
Kamoro festival strives to help locals enjoy diverse culture By Simon Sinaga TIMIKA (JP): Kamoro men, followed by their women, were dancing by stamping and moving their backs like birds in rhythm to the Tifa drumming. They were carrying a Mbitoro carving, which resembled a large totem pole, to be erected near a longhouse at the fourth Kamoro Festival opened on April 26.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kasiyadi reclaims lead in JJGF Open c'ship
Kasiyadi reclaims lead in JJGF Open c'ship BOGOR (JP): Kasiyadi regained form to reclaim the lead in the Rp 200 million (US$18,350) fifth Japan Jagorawi Golf Foundation (JJGF) Open Golf Championship on Saturday by scoring two-under- par 70 for an aggregate one-under-par 215. "I managed to improve my putting today and did not make the same mistakes as on Friday when playing on the green. The green is very smooth, making it difficult to control the ball," Kasiyadi told reporters.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Besieged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's political troubles are putting severe pressure on his country's efforts to restructure a financial sector ravaged by the Asian crisis, officials said here Friday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
On bribery in education
On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post. As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors. However, rumors are rumors, and cannot be construed as fact, let alone the real truth.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taipei backs Beijing's Olympic bid
Taipei backs Beijing's Olympic bid TAIPEI (DPA): Chinese Taipei said Friday that it supports Beijing's hosting the 2008 Olympic Games and could partially open air links with China "if Beijing shows enough goodwill". President Chen Shui-bian, speaking at a breakfast with media executives, said Taipei did not oppose Beijing hosting the 2008 Olympic Games.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Authentic Thai flavors at Coffee Garden restaurant
Authentic Thai flavors at Coffee Garden restaurant JAKARTA (JP): A flurry of Thai food festivals over the past few months has made many gourmands wonder if the fares from the country of the white elephant are gaining popularity. In any case, Shangri-La Jakarta, the latest hotel to have held a festival from April 26 to May 6 at its Coffee Garden restaurant, shares two recipes with us.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Harry Roesli
Guess What? Harry Roesli Musician Harry Roesli went through three sleepless days after a self-proclaimed soothsayer went to him and foretold of his imminent death. The soothsayer, Joko Satrio, predicted that Harry would die on May 8 at 4:10 p.m.. Joko claimed to have received the date of the artist's death from "divine sources". The senior musician, creator of the spectacular Opera Tusuk Gigi (The Toothpick Opera) and Joko Tingkir Dot Com, insisted that he did not believe Joko.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Besieged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's political troubles are putting severe pressure on his country's efforts to restructure a financial sector ravaged by the Asian crisis, officials said here Friday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur cancels checkup plan
Gus Dur cancels checkup plan JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid canceled his scheduled medical examination on Saturday while his aides gave unclear reasons about the President's abrupt decision. Wahyu Muryadi, head of the presidential protocol bureau, indicated the President called off the checkup because he failed to finish his conversation on time with his guests at Merdeka Palace. "It is better for you to check directly with his doctors.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Muhammad A.S. Hikam
Guess What? Muhammad A.S. Hikam State Minister for Research and Technology Muhammad A.S. Hikam, who had never been seen singing in public before, performed alongside the Cisya Kencana Orchestra in Jakarta. While members of the orchestra had musical instruments in their hands, Hikam clutched a script he read out during the break. He spent 15 minutes calling for reform of the education system to enable the younger generation to compete globally.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Richard Gere or 'pretty woman'?
Richard Gere or 'pretty woman'? By Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Should a tourism destination be a lady and the tourists prince charming, which one comes first? The lady is already very beautiful and attractive so the prince falls for her, or the lady is just plain and ordinary, but since the handsome prince is very gallant like Richard Gere, he manages to induce a transformation in her character and appearance like that experienced by Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman"?
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Popular 'Aroma' offers tasty and simply prepared food
Popular 'Aroma' offers tasty and simply prepared food JAKARTA (JP): Badminton player Ricky Subagja and his lovely wife Elsa Manora, a national swimmer, rushed around the kitchen preparing their lunches to take with them. This famous sports couple often faces difficulty in making meals because of time constraints. What they want most is delicious and nutritious food that is practical and easy to make.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Underdogs shock Wismilak CLS and Bali Jeff CSP
Underdogs shock Wismilak CLS and Bali Jeff CSP JAKARTA (JP): Over confidence brought defeat to both Surabaya- based Wismilak Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) and Bali Jeff Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) of Jakarta in the third leg of the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Movie blooper Internet sites spawns interest in film-nitpicking
Movie blooper Internet sites spawns interest in film-nitpicking By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): It is one of the most tragic scenes ever filmed. A young mother tucks her children to bed in the third class cabin of the Titanic, knowing that they are all doomed. In another room, an elderly couple embraces on their bunk as the icy cold waters of the Atlantic begin to rush into their cabin.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
On bribery in education
On bribery in education I refer to the letter Bribery in education must be eliminated from Dr. Ruwihadi in the April 30, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post. As a respected and highly popular institution, the Graduate School of the University of Jakarta is not free from rumors. However, rumors are rumors, and cannot be construed as fact, let alone the real truth.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): A number of good to second-rate movies are still playing at local theaters. If you love action movies, Steven Seagal's Exit Wounds may tickle your fancy. There are several good dramas like The Gift and drama-comedy The Mexican starring Hollywood darlings Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. If you are confused by the wide range of choices on offer, The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar may have some suggestions for you.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Time to escape from domestic drudgery
Time to escape from domestic drudgery By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The holiday season is coming around again and it's time for travel agents to reap the benefit. While the political and financial turmoil goes on, travel agents are helping those in the country who are likely not affected, but just stressed, by the prolonged crisis to spend their holiday overseas.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur
Gus Dur Gus Dur cancels health checkup plan. Page 2 Food-combining Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balance Page 3 Kamoro festival Kamoro festival strives to help locals enjoy diverse culture Page 4 RI embassy Behind the facade of the RI embassy in Washington. Page 5 Dog training Get the lowdown on obedience training for your dog. Page 6 Cancer How to prevent and detect common cancers in women. Page 7 Modelling Manado's models are pretty, zealous, but not the right size.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai atmosphere and flavors at Sukhothai
Thai atmosphere and flavors at Sukhothai JAKARTA (JP): The first thing you notice when you enter the Sukhothai restaurant at Sheraton Media hotel is its distinct ambience. Then the spices on display tempt you to discover the original flavors of Thai cuisine. The restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel's swimming pool, where you can hear children's laughter and catch a glimpse of people relaxing and taking in the invigorating sun.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Health, safety in the workplace neglected
Health, safety in the workplace neglected It is public knowledge that very few companies and employers in Indonesia treat their employees as their principal assets. Occupational health and safety are often ignored. Work-related illnesses and injuries are commonplace. The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana and Emmy Fitri look into the problem.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi
Political troubles put pressure on reform plan: Prijadi HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Besieged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's political troubles are putting severe pressure on his country's efforts to restructure a financial sector ravaged by the Asian crisis, officials said here Friday.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Get the lowdown on obedience training for your dog
Get the lowdown on obedience training for your dog By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Akuna was ecstatic to see her master's guests at the house, but the guests were certainly not excited to see her. Here was a chunky exuberant Labrador, which had spent most of its first year of life on a leash, doing wild leaps of joy at the prospect of human company. Starved for affection, the canine could not control itself, and consequently, the guests did their best to stay out of her reach.
Sun, 13 May 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 Film 6:00 Children's Songs 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Film 9:00 Music 10:00 Variety Show 11:00 Health Program 11:30 Documentary 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, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Magical visit to gate to earth's stomach
Magical visit to gate to earth's stomach By Ridlo Aryanto KEBUMEN, Central Java (JP): Kebumen, a hilly regency about two hours drive west of Yogyakarta, is one of only a few places in Java which boasts extensive caves suitable for adventure. The regency has been busy promoting Goa (cave) Petruk.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Run-down taxis and rogue drivers
Run-down taxis and rogue drivers JAKARTA (JP): Arriving home from a trip overseas I stepped out of the Soekarno Hatta International Airport to find myself without a means of transportation back to town. Hot, sticky, and jet lagged from the trip, I had expected to jump into a decent air-conditioned taxi and ride home, free from hassles. Unfortunately that was not to be the case.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/UNIVERSE
JP/12/UNIVERSE __________________________________________ Miss Universe 50th Anniversary Pageant Indosiar, Sunday, May 13, at 10 p.m. ________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): The island of Puerto Rico will host the Miss Universe 50th Anniversary Pageant featuring more than 79 young and talented women from around the globe in the competition for the Miss Universe 2001 title.
Sun, 13 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Castro 'close to heaven'
Castro 'close to heaven' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Cuban President Fidel Castro went sightseeing Saturday on the second day of his visit to Malaysia, touring the world's tallest buildings and declaring he feels "closer to heaven." Castro waxed enthusiastic about his host Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and some of the veteran leader's mega-projects. "He's an excellent leader," the Cuban leader told reporters after touring the 452-meter Petronas Twin Towers. "He is very friendly and he has great ideas.