Archive: 24 June 2001
41 articles found
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTSCapital: 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.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Formula not the only healthy way for kids
Formula not the only healthy way for kidsBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): The effects of the rupiah's fall in value have been far-reaching, but no one has been hit worse than low and modest income families with young children.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
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 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...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
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.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Gus Dur set for historic visit
Gus Dur set for historic visitBy Meydiatama Suryodiningrat CANBERRA (JP): The Australian capital was its usual quiet self over the weekend, no sign that it was to witness probably one of the most important events in ties with its northern neighbor -- the first visit of an Indonesian President in 26...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Jakarta men's, women's teams to finals
Jakarta men's, women's teams to finals JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta men's and women's team are only one step away from making a clean sweep of the title at the 2001 interchapter national volleyball championships after winning their semifinal matches in the Basketball Hall of the Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Tracing the history of cooling and healing jade
Tracing the history of cooling and healing jadeBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): Jade, the precious green stone popular in Chinese culture, is believed to be able to heal, sooth and bring peace.Precious stone buffs love it not only for its color, but also for the way it refracts light, which is...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Scooping profits from palm sugar
Scooping profits from palm sugar SANGGAU, West Kalimantan (JP): Don't fail to buy palm sugar as a gift if you ever tour Batang Tarang, the district capital of Balai, Sanggau regency, West Kalimantan. The sweet aroma and big lumps of this product have become the pride of the area.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today, the Philippines celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence. It is an occasion for every Filipino to look back with pride on our past. For in struggles against colonizers and foreign aggressors, in the fight against tyranny and...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Mothers target of battle over bottle
Mothers target of battle over bottle In this and related articles on Page 7, The Jakarta Post's contributors Peter Kerr and Maria Kegel discuss the aggressive marketing campaigns launched by infant milk formula producers to the detriment of babies and breast-feeding practices.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Hunting for the right, affordable school
Hunting for the right, affordable schoolBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): When my daughter was in her first year at elementary school, she sometimes asked, "Why do I have to go to school every day?" after which she would decide to give herself a holiday.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Jakarta administration gets in record books
Jakarta administration gets in record books JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration received a rare gift in honor of its 474th anniversary on Friday: a certificate from the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI) in recognition of its gathering together in one place approximately 10,000 people wearing...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Detecting symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Detecting symptoms of Prostate Cancer This is the second article in a series of three on prostate cancer written by Dr. Injil Abu Bakar for The Jakarta Post. Because the gland is enlarged in both cancer and nonmalignant conditions, such as Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH), these two different...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Plight of the people
Plight of the peopleFrom Pikiran RakyatI was deeply concerned when I learned of the strike by public transportation drivers on June 15, 2001. I suspect there are parties deliberately making use of these drivers to make this already messy society all the messier.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Another foreign trip
Another foreign trip How to get in touch with reality is something our leaders still have to learn to be able to serve the interests of the common people. Is it necessary, for instance, for President Abdurrahman Wahid to press for his delayed trip to Australia while so many people, if not the...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her
JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Thursday has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Butin travels around the world with his barrel organ
Butin travels around the world with his barrel organBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Clad in a white shirt, black vest and pantaloons, and with a cap on his head and a bandanna around his neck, French singer Gilles Butin had a special way of adding little nuances from his country to the...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Rapid detoxification with naltrexone
Rapid detoxification with naltrexoneBy David and Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): More people are referring to naltrexone as a magical treatment for sakaw (drug withdrawal symptoms), and call it "rapid detoxification" or, a newer term, accelerated neuro regulation (ANR).
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
North Sulawesi music industry faces modern day challenges
North Sulawesi music industry faces modern day challengesBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono Racun bunga cinta, di lembah putus cinta, no kiapa samua ini terjadi pakita pe hidop, so nasib jadi begini... (poison flower of love, in a valley of jilted lovers, why should all this befall me? Oh, what a terrible...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with Philippines
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with Philippines MANILA (AFP): Muslim separatist rebels on Saturday hailed a landmark ceasefire signed with the Philippines government, saying it would kick-start desperately needed economic development in the war-ravaged south.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Muslims in Sweden enjoy rosy relations with government
Muslims in Sweden enjoy rosy relations with governmentBy Santi W.E. Soekanto STOCKHOLM (JP): Sweden, often claimed to be among the world's most open and equal societies, has long been a safe haven for foreigners fleeing turmoil in their countries.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Can you truly be anonymous online?
Can you truly be anonymous online?By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Some time ago, an Internet portal received a complaint about one of it's classified ad features. It seems that someone had posted an advertisement selling an item for a very low price.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Why West Kalimantan rubber farmers remain shackled by poverty
Why West Kalimantan rubber farmers remain shackled by povertyBy Edi Patebang SANGGAU, West Kalimantan (JP): Cockcrows in the small hours wake up Linjang (50 years old) from his deep slumber. Without washing his face, and while waiting for his spouse to serve him a glass of hot coffee, he prepares...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-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...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Children from two different countries play gangsing, one of
Children from two different countries play gangsing, one of traditional Indonesian toys at a bilateral, family-centered exchange program. Through the game the children are asked to freely express themselves and to actively interact with others and to get to know their friends better, in particular...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a celluloid feed in addition to all the art events going on in conjunction with JakArt@2001? The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar gives his bites on substantial movie fare and that which leaves a lot to be desired.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
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.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
New volume reveals 'hidden intentions'
New volume reveals 'hidden intentions' Kronik Revolusi Indonesia Jilid III (1947); By Pramoedya Ananta Toer, et.al.; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, Jakarta (2001), xxvi, 507 pp.; Rp 54,000,- JAKARTA (JP): A friend once warned me against "the hidden intention" of the two earlier volumes (1945 and...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
A student exchange program that involves family
A student exchange program that involves familyBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Are you looking for an international student exchange program which also involves the participation of members of the family?If you are, learn about the Children's International Summer Villages (CISV), a charitable...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Ridding West Kalimantan of the rubber mafia
Ridding West Kalimantan of the rubber mafia PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Repression and other injustices are common here, leaving rubber farmers powerless to lift themselves out of poverty.These practices have gone past all tolerable limits and must be stopped, so says a declaration by a number...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Helpful strategies to achieve scholarships
Helpful strategies to achieve scholarshipsBy Yuyu Komariyah BANDUNG (JP): Are you seeking a scholarship to pursue further education? Do not worry. There are many scholarships now being offered to Indonesians wishing to pursue either undergraduate or postgraduate studies at home or abroad.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Rosy Muslim-state relations in Sweden
Rosy Muslim-state relations in SwedenBy Santi W.E. Soekanto STOCKHOLM (JP): Sweden, often claimed to be among the world's most open and equal societies, has long been a safe haven for foreigners fleeing turmoil in their countries.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Cruel, inhuman treatment of migrant workers takes toll
Cruel, inhuman treatment of migrant workers takes toll JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Thursday has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with RP govt
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with RP govt MANILA (AFP): Muslim separatist rebels on Saturday hailed a landmark ceasefire signed with the Philippines government, saying it would kick-start desperately needed economic development in the war-ravaged south.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
'Gus Dur politically exploits culture, religion'
'Gus Dur politically exploits culture, religion'By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): He is a cousin of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, but Ishom Hadzik, who now runs a Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) boarding school in East Java, is critical of the embattled President to the point of "understanding" calls for...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Don't interfere with breast-feeding: Experts
Don't interfere with breast-feeding: ExpertsBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey showed that 44.3 percent of children aged two to three months were breast-feeding exclusively, but by four to five months this had dropped to 23.9 percent.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Gus Dur prays at graveyard prior visit to Australia
Gus Dur prays at graveyard prior visit to Australia JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid prayed at the tomb of an Islamic crusader on Saturday ahead of a state visit to Australia, and said that the spirit there had asked him to pay attention to people "outside the system".
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Swallows' nests turn Medan into ghost town
Swallows' nests turn Medan into ghost townBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Visit Kawasan, Kampung Keling, Ayahanda, Tembung, Labuhan Deli, Sanggal and Padang Bulan and almost any other part of this capital city of North Sumatra, and observe the almost overnight emergence of tall...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
E-journals: The advantages and pitfalls
E-journals: The advantages and pitfallsBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to the advent of the Internet, Indonesian scholars can keep abreast of scientific developments by accessing the World Wide Web (WWW) where they can conveniently refer to relevant scholarly electronic journals (e-journals)...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Fort Rotterdam needs breathing space
Fort Rotterdam needs breathing spaceBy Hasanuddin Hamid MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Fort Rotterdam, the 16th century building that is a legacy of the Dutch colonial age, is one of the few historical buildings left intact, but it is slowly choking to death.