Agum installed to replace Susilo JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid installed on Saturday former communications minister Agum Gumelar as the new Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs, in the absence of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Agum's predecessor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.

Sukarno, the architecture of the capital city By Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): The most physical of all Sukarno's legacies is the architecture of the city of Jakarta. This year, on his 100th birthday, the most difficult of all the current artistic challenges in the city is how to physically represent him in a memorial plaza to be located within the grounds of the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, which was only recently renamed after him.

OshKosh B'Gosh is back JAKARTA (JP): What do the former president of the United States Ronald Reagan, Crown Prince William and his brother Prince Harry have in common? They all have worn OshKosh B'Gosh playwear as children. The former president once said that he used to wear OshKosh B' Gosh apparel as a child, while the offspring of late Princess Diana, Britain's most fashionable beauty icon, were spotted wearing it.

KL on alert for kidnapping KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has ordered that intelligence gathering along the coastal borders of Sabah and its surrounding islands be stepped up, a news report said Saturday. Abdullah, who was meeting members of the eastern state's cabinet, said this would be done to prevent the recurrence of the Sipadan incident when a group of foreign tourists was abducted by Moslem rebels from the Philippines, The New Straits Times daily said.

Make wonton snacks the quick and easy way JAKARTA (JP): Ever heard, or even savored, fried wonton? The dish is one variety of the popular Chinese dim sum, usually served before a main meal. Here is a recipe for this crispy, tasty snack that includes a guide on how to prepare Prawns in Soya Sauce, which is part of the menu.

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Information about Sukarno 'distorted' during New Order JAKARTA (JP): Political restrictions imposed by the New Order regime have contributed to the younger generations' ignorance about founding president Sukarno, Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra said during a book launch here on Saturday. "During the New Order period we could not talk about Sukarno in a proper way.

New TV stations: Hoping for high, hit by rupiah's fall By Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): The clock to the October deadline is ticking loudly for four hopeful Indonesian television stations, and current political and economic conditions are certainly not on their side. And worse, most of the factors which have the potential to derail their plans are beyond their control.

RI kids, a jumbo market By Rikza Abdullah Indonesian children are a huge market in the country but producers and advertisers have yet to optimize efforts to develop this potential. JAKARTA (JP): A primary market, Indonesian children have a total annual income of about Rp 5 trillion, said a business consultant. Some 20 percent of the figure is saved, 20 percent spent on transportation and the remaining 60 percent for purchasing food, beverages, toys, etc.

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): This long weekend would be the ideal time to watch your favorite movies. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar has some suggestions for movie buffs. Antitrust (Thriller/Science Fiction, 108 minutes). Starring Ryan Phillippe, Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, Tim Robbins. Directed by Peter Howitt. A young computer programmer joins a giant company and finds out about the dark side of the business.*** Miss Congeniality (Comedy/Action, 109 minutes).

Play it safe with your child By Martina Zainal JAKARTA (JP): Few parents realize the maze of pitfalls they face in choosing toys for their children. It used to be that if you had a girl, she played with dolls. If you had a boy, he played with cars (or guns if you are military-minded). The variety and quality of toys available for children today seem to require that buying parents have high IQs and big bank accounts as well as an understanding of the safety factor of the toys.

Government sticks strictly to preventative measures on FMD By Mangku Sitepoe JAKARTA (JP): Among countries worldwide, only Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia are free from foot and mouth (FMD) disease. Indonesia is trying its hardest to remain free from this contagious disease. When a place is said to be FMD-free, it means that it is free from the agent of the disease, or the FMD virus.

No paper In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday. The Post will appear again on Tuesday. -- Publisher

History of Dutch civil service in Irian Jaya BELANDA DI IRIAN JAYA; (Amtenaar di masa penuh gejolak, 1945 - 1962); Edited by Pim Schoorl; Translated by R.G. Soekadijo; Published by KITLV and Garba Budaya, Jakarta, 2001; XXX + 656pp JAKARTA (JP): The title and subtitle of this book tell of the efforts made by the Dutch colonial officials to develop a civil administration in Irian Jaya -- then called Netherlands New Guinea -- in the years of turmoil between 1945 and 1962.

SAR has yet to act in Majene MAJENE, South Sulawesi (JP): Seven days after the KM Restu Illahi sank off Majene in the Makassar Bay, there have still been no Search and Rescue (SAR) teams deployed to search for the 47 missing passengers. Majene port administrator Albar Yahya said here on Saturday that he had reported the incident to the Makassar SAR head office on May 30, but efforts by SAR to search for the missing passengers had yet to be made.

Livin' La Vida Logo JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a particularly insignificant get- together, involving people who believed their own overrated significance, a group of tasteful ladies at a posh hotel restaurant were lamenting 21st century Indonesian existence. I was seated nearby and decided to do something that I knew was an exercise in bad manners, but delicious nonetheless, I eavesdropped!

On the record Album : Another Perfect World (Indo Semar Sakti); Artist : Peter Cetera This week's edition of On the record brings you two names that are no strangers to the pop music scene, one is an internationally acclaimed singer, another one is Indonesian pop diva. You must be familiar with Peter Cetera, at least as once long front man of Chicago, although he also enjoyed success as a solo artist.

Snapshot Photo A: Melia Gran Melia Jakarta ARGENTINA NATIONAL DAY: The Argentina community in Jakarta celebrate the 191st Anniversary of the May Revolution at Mutiara Ballroom Gran Melia Jakarta. Posing after the May 25 celebration are (from left to right) Argentinean Embassy First Secretary Luis Maria Sobron, former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas, Ana Maria Mignini, Yunisa Alatas and Argentinean Ambassador H.E. Jose Luis Mignini.

Be part of Distributing Computing History By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever walked into a newsroom or corporate office on the weekend and noticed that many of the computers are still on? Some of them may have funny screensavers whizzing around the monitor while other displays may be blank. Either way, the computer itself quietly whirls in the background doing absolutely nothing. What is the first thought in your mind? What a waste of electricity?

Athletes to attend Sukarno's centennial JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games team members are expected to attend the centennial celebration of former president Sukarno at the Bung Karno Stadium, which was named after the founding father, in Senayan on June 6.

Going on a family outing, discovering harmony By Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Dewi Recreational Park, some 46 km from Medan in the direction of Sibolangit, Deli Serdang, is a popular holiday destination for families. Easily accessible, this tourist area is noted for its beauty, and cool, fresh mountain air. For the people of North Sumatra, this five-hectare park is famous for its variety of buildings and monuments, a symbol of religious harmony.

Courses preserve Javanese heritage By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): A small wooden plaque with an inscription reading Pamulangan Sekar Kawedanan Hageng Punakawan (KHP) Kridhamardawa is hung on the wall of a traditional house with faded white paint. Small, simple and without a yard, the house is located at Jl. Rotowijayan No. 3, just southeast of the subdistrict office of the Palace of Yogyakarta.

Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat' cements status as top band By Bambang M YOGYAKARTA (JP): Which is the biggest Indonesian rock band at present? It couldn't be God Bless, Gong 2000, SAS or Super Kid, could it? Some music lovers consider Jamrud the biggest rock band. This band has released a new album called Ningrat. Some of their hit singles like Surti-Tejo, Pelangi di Matamu and Ningrat are frequently aired on TV and on the radio. Released in January, the fourth album is definitely selling well.

Holy verses From Rakyat Merdeka Actually the Koran and hadiths (a collection of stories relating to words or deeds of the prophet Muhammad) do not clearly prohibit a woman from being a head of state. It is no longer the time now to prevent a woman from becoming a leader on the basis of certain verses and hadiths separated from their sabab wurud (origin).

'Information on Sukarno distorted during New Order era' JAKARTA (JP): Political restrictions imposed by the New Order regime have contributed to the younger generations' ignorance about founding president Sukarno, Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra said during a book launch here on Saturday. "During the New Order period we could not talk about Sukarno in a proper way.

Indonesia loses to China in Sudirman Cup final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers failed to realize their goal of bringing home the Sudirman Cup for the first time in 12 years, bowing out to defending champion China 3-1 at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain, on Saturday. China -- which eliminated 1999 runner-up and European powerhouse Denmark 3-2 in Friday's semifinals -- lifted the trophy for the fourth consecutive time since taking over the title from two-time winner South Korea in 1995.

Older players to join team JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) invited older players to join the 33-member women's team training for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 8 to Sept. 17. The team also called teenagers from various clubs and students from State University of Jakarta, whose ages range between 15 and 30 years. Seven of the 33 players had joined the 1997 Games here where Indonesia only reached the semifinals.

Apac Inti, Yuso win inter-club championships SEMARANG (JP): Apac Inti men's volleyball club of Central Java and Yuso women's team from Yogyakarta won the National Inter-club Championships at the Jatidiri sports hall here on Friday evening. Apac Inti crushed the Bank BTPN team of West Java 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-10) while Yuso defeated Alco Sekar Telkom of West Java 3-2 (20-25, 20-25, 25-15, 25-19, 15-12).

Malaysia minister resigns KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): In a widely expected move, Malaysia's powerful finance minister has resigned following a two-month leave of absence, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Saturday. Daim Zainuddin's future has been the subject of intense speculation in financial markets since earlier this year, amid rumors that he had fallen out with Mahathir and would resign from the Cabinet.

'Bung' Karno, patron of Indonesian fine art By Agus Dermawan T JAKARTA (JP): Had Sukarno not been president, his name would have gone down in the annals of Indonesian fine art. He indeed expressed a desire to take up painting seriously if he had to give up state-related political duties. Undeniably, he was a good watercolorist, just as he said in Bung Karno Penyambung Lidah Rakyat (Bung Karno, Spokesman of the People), his autobiography as told to Cindy Adams.

Larasati wants to be like a monkey By Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): We met at her residence on Jl. Pejaten Raya, South Jakarta. The tiny sitting room is painted a cream color, matching the wooden floor perfectly. Family photographs are conspicuously displayed on the long cabinet close to the wall bordering the living room, which also serves as the dining room. Larasati came out in a tight blue shirt and a casual long skirt, beaming a friendly smile that added to her natural beauty.

Relations between Gus Dur and police deteriorate JAKARTA (JP): The relationship between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the police has hit a new low following the President's dismissal of National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro on Friday. The tension escalated on Saturday after the President officially declared that Bimantoro "has tendered his resignation" and that "any information that Bimantoro has not been deactivated must be taken as fictional".