Concert for environment DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A free music concert featuring Indonesian artist Nugie will be held on June 16 in Kuta as part of a nation- wide campaign to raise people's awareness of the current poor condition of the island's coral reefs, a local environment activist said here on Friday. Dewi Satriani of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Wallacea Bio Region said that the concert would be free. "There will also be games, quizzes, and a lot of prizes for the concertgoers.

Sunjaya, an actor of three generations By Aendra Medita JAKARTA (JP): Mohamad Sunjaya is a name that may not ring a bell in the ears of many a drama buffs, but in view of his great contribution to Indonesia's modern drama, he may be on par with other famous names like Teguh Karya, Suyatna Anirun, Rendra or the late Arifin C. Noer.

Lampung offers a whole lot more besides jungle adventures By Nia S. Kim JAKARTA (JP): Among the five largest islands in the archipelago, Sumatra is considered one of Indonesia's "new frontiers" with vast natural resources and tremendous tourist potential. The part of Sumatra that boasts many places of interest is the province of Lampung at the southern end, connected to Java by the Sunda Strait. If you depart from Jakarta, catch a minibus to Anyer along the toll road.

NU supporters NU supporters advised to trust government. Page 2 Lampung Lampung offers a whole lot more besides jungle adventures. Page 4 Snake spectacle Shocking snake spectacle steals the show at 'Sekaten' fair. Page 5 Horse cart Academic turns to ecofriendly transportation. Page 6 Nyai Dasima New interpretation of Nyai Dasima, a Betawi story. Page 11 Karo artist Rasinta puts the lives of Karo people on canvas. Page 14 Golf Estes four shots clear of McCarron at St. Jude Classic. Page 15

But why does she remain unmarried? JAKARTA (JP): With each annual visit to my grandmother's house, I am reminded how hard it is to be a single woman in Indonesia. Whenever I visit, my relatives would not stop asking: "Do you have a boyfriend?" or "When are you going to get married, like cousin X?" My private love life seems to raise curiosity and concern among my relatives, particularly the female ones. They believe there must be "something wrong" with me.

Police free 32 foreigners detained in Sawangan raid JAKARTA (JP): Police released 32 foreign participants of an international conference who were detained after a raid on Friday, but required them to report to the city police on Monday, spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Saturday. Anton said the foreigners were released at about 5 p.m. on Saturday and police then escorted them to their hotels.

NU supporters advised to trust government DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed on Saturday his request to Nahdladul Ulama (NU) supporters to trust the government and refrain from storming the capital to demand the government deal with the current crisis.

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.

Pollution and clean water shortage The worsening water situation in Jakarta and other major cities, most noticeably affects the poor and poses a serious public health hazard, report The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw, Maria Endah Hulupi and Pandaya. JAKARTA (JP): "After the heavy rain, a beautiful rainbow stretches down this road, right here, for everyone to see," said Ikin, with a cheeky grin on his face. "Everybody in the neighborhood takes the sight for granted." Is Ikin joking? Probably.

Merapi's activities after last January's eruptions By Bambang M Photos by Tarko Sudiarno MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): It was a bright starry night. From Jrakah, Boyolali, red-hot molten lava could be seen clearly flowing from the crater of Mount Merapi. It flowed down along the southwestern slope of the mountain, creating a very beautiful spectacle.

The secret of chili seafood soup, 'pepes ikan' JAKARTA (JP): This week, Hotel Sheraton Bandara shares its culinary secrets in making chili seafood soup and pepes ikan, prepared by the hotel's executive chef Heru Yohanes. Cooking the soup is not as complicated as one may think because the chef helps saves one from all the fuss by using sambal terasi, or shrimp chili paste, available in the supermarket.

Local media creates new definitions for itself Media, Culture, and Politics in Indonesia; Krishna Sen & David T. Hill; Oxford University Press, 2000; 245 pages JAKARTA (JP): Krishna Sen and David T. Hill, from Murdoch University and Curtin University in Western Australia, respectively, are widely known as Indonesianists who have done a great deal of research on Indonesian culture and media.

New interpretation of Nyai Dasima, a Betawi story By Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The choreographer of Eksotika Karmawibangga Indonesia (EKI) Productions, Rusdi Rukmarata, is facing a dilemma: "kill" Nyai Dasima or "let her live". If he chooses the former, his version would be just like five earlier versions of the story. If he opts for the latter, he will be deviating from the standard plot that has prevailed for the last 250 years. "I'm confused now.

Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at the rate of 30 percent to 40 percent per annum since 1993.

FAST FACTS Capital: Manila Population: 76.5 million Land Area: 300,000 square kilometers Major Group of Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Climate: Dry season (November to June); Rainy season (July to October) Language: Filipino is the national language. English is widely spoken and extensively used in business, government and schools. There are more than 87 languages and dialects in the country.

Message from the President To all our kababayans abroad, I convey my warmest felicitations on the occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence. This year's Philippine Independence Day should be extra meaningful in light of another glorious moment in our history at EDSA II. This recent triumph of people power once more reaffirms the Filipino's unity and resolve in the face of any threat or challenge to the peace and stability of our beloved nation.

Tony and Halim reach men's doubles final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia best hope in the men's doubles Tony Gunawan and Halim Heryanto managed to survive their semifinals test by eliminating Malaysians Chew Choon Eng and Chan Chong Ming 12-15, 15-5, 15-13 in a tough 80-minute match. Tony and Halim will meet the winner of the match between Malaysians Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah and South Koreans Kim Dong-moon and Ha Tae-kwon in Saturday's late semifinals.

Snapshot Photo A: HardRock Hard Rock Hotel Bali BEACH CLEAN-UP PROJECT: Hard Rock Hotel Bali's General Manager Peter O'Connor symbolically presents a Rp 14 million check to I Made Wendra, a Balinese community leader. The money will be used to support the Kuta Beach Project, proposed by Pangliman Palemahan Desa Adat Kuta to clean up Kuta beach. The ceremony took place in Kuta on June 12, 2001, in celebration of Earth Day.

Free-spirited, passionate artist celebrates nature By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Lisaki Sotilis keeps returning to Indonesia because it is the last paradise on earth, she says. And Sotilis should know what she is talking about as she seems to be the quintessential Eve: curious, restless and extremely creative. Standing before her is like coming face-to-face with the woman God had willed all women to be: free spirited, passionate, intelligent and caring.

Academic turns to ecofriendly transportation By Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Although they have already grown up, the three children of Iwan Nusyirwan, a lecturer at the School of Philosophy, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, are still very fond of singing this famous children's song, Naik Delman (Riding a horse-drawn cart). They love singing the song because traveling by a horse-drawn cart is very much a part of their experience.

Shocking snake spectacle steals the show at 'Sekaten' fair By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): As the tape recorder blared well-known songs by pop star Cici Paramida, about nine wild pythons, each weighing between 25 kg and 50 kg, wriggled out of wooden boxes. They hissed and slithered about on a piece of brown canvas measuring 80 square meters, spread on the ground with 50 cm-high wooden planks placed around for safety.

Generating 'chemistry' in an interview By Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): "Am I ready for the interview?" You have undoubtedly asked yourself this question in the past, prior to a job interview, or maybe you are asking this question now as you prepare for an interview in the not too distant future. No doubt, you have discovered that preparation is the key to success. The better prepared you are, the better your chances of being hired. So how do you prepare for an interview?

Resettling E. Timor refugees to take years KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The resettlement of East Timorese refugees who opted to remain in Indonesia represents major homework for the government, and it would take at least two years for the government to complete it, an official said here on Saturday. "More refugees chose to stay. This is not an easy job.

Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Today, we honor with even greater attention the memory of our heroes. We recall their martyrdom for the freedom that we now enjoy. We are profoundly grateful.

JP/2/DAYAK Follow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of interethnic conflicts that occurred months earlier.

Local lifters break 14 national records in tryouts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games weightlifters broke 14 national records during tryouts at Sports Hall B of the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday. "The achievement, however, cannot be acknowledged as new records since it was not an official event," said referee Warsito of the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI).

Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples. Intermarriages and alliances solidified these cross-cultural and economic links. Over the centuries, the movement of peoples, goods and ideas between the two archipelagos intensified.

Rasinta puts the lives of Karo people on canvas By Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Rasinta Tarigan, a dentist, was busy than usual. He was not preoccupied by dentistry but by fine arts as on May 5, upon the invitation of Mega M, he took part in a week-long joint art exhibition at Thamrin Plaza Medan. As he was busy preparing the works for the exhibition. I looked at his house and my first impression was that it was the house of an artist, not that of a dentist.