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Archive: 3 June 2001

32 articles found

Livin' La Vida Logo

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.

Agum installed to replace Susilo

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...

Sukarno, the architecture of the capital city

Sukarno, the architecture of the capital cityBy 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...

OshKosh B'Gosh is back

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.

KL on alert for kidnapping

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.

Make wonton snacks the quick and easy way

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,...

Blast

Blast Bush urges Arafat to condemn blast in Israel. Page 2 Tunisia Tunisia: A country of various landscapes. Page 4Java Courses preserve Javanese heritage. Page 5Pill Contraceptive pill -- the revolution you can swallow. Page 8Music Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat'cements status as top band.

Information about Sukarno 'distorted' during New Order

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.

New TV stations: Hoping for high, hit by rupiah's fall

New TV stations: Hoping for high, hit by rupiah's fallBy 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.

RI kids, a jumbo market

RI kids, a jumbo marketBy 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...

Still Playing

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).

Play it safe with your child

Play it safe with your childBy 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).

Government sticks strictly to preventative measures on FMD

Government sticks strictly to preventative measures on FMDBy 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.

No paper

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

History of Dutch civil service in Irian JayaBELANDA 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...

SAR has yet to act in Majene

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.

Relations between Gus Dur and police deteriorate

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.

On the record

On the recordAlbum : 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.

Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: MeliaGran Melia JakartaARGENTINA 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...

Be part of Distributing Computing History

Be part of Distributing Computing HistoryBy 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...

Athletes to attend Sukarno's centennial

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

Going on a family outing, discovering harmonyBy 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.

Courses preserve Javanese heritage

Courses preserve Javanese heritageBy 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.

Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat' cements status as top band

Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat' cements status as top bandBy 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.

Holy verses

Holy versesFrom Rakyat MerdekaActually 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...

'Information on Sukarno distorted during New Order era'

'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.

Indonesia loses to China in Sudirman Cup final

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.

Older players to join team

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.

Apac Inti, Yuso win inter-club championships

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.

Malaysia minister resigns

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.

'Bung' Karno, patron of Indonesian fine art

'Bung' Karno, patron of Indonesian fine artBy 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.

Larasati wants to be like a monkey

Larasati wants to be like a monkeyBy 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.