Archive: 22 July 2001
34 articles found
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
On the record
On the recordAlbum : Sesuatu Yang Tertunda (Sony Music); Artist : Padi It is a cross between Radiohead and U2, with a bit of britpop added. That is the type of music from this second album of Padi.Padi is a Surabaya-based rock band, which comprises Fadly (vocals, acoustic guitar), Piyu (guitar,...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
JP/8/G00
JP/8/G00By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): A company applies for business consolidation to avoid bankruptcy, while the another is seeking refuge through mergers and acquisitions. There are also companies suffering from pro forma losses or mired in disputes due to contract breaches.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
A glimpse into Yogyakarta's exclusive arts settlement
A glimpse into Yogyakarta's exclusive arts settlementBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): With a scruffy face, an eccentrically dressed, long-haired young man carrying a hoe steps out of his room. Not uttering a single word he places the hoe in between two fruit plants.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
'Kyai' not to enter real politics
'Kyai' not to enter real politicsFrom Media IndonesiaOn April 29, 2001, two days prior to the plenary session of the House of Representatives (held on May 1, 2001), kyai (Muslim religious leaders) and throngs of supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid, mostly from East Java, came to Jakarta for...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Thousands throng auto expo despite political tension
Thousands throng auto expo despite political tensionBy Damar Harsanto JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of car aficionados packed the Gaikindo 11th Auto Expo 20001 at the Jakarta Convention Center, unperturbed about the building political tension surrounding the premises.The expo was opened at 10 a.m.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Petta Puang, a S. Sulawesi phenomenon
Petta Puang, a S. Sulawesi phenomenonBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Imagine a community being invited to a civic education meeting in the evening, say, about the importance of maintaining a clean living environment.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Voting starts in Sabah
Voting starts in Sabah KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Voters in a constituency in Malaysia's Sabah state went to the polls on Saturday in a by-election for a state assembly seat seen as a test for Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's ruling coalition.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Special session is illegal, says Gus Dur
Special session is illegal, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid charged that the accelerated People's Consultative Assembly special session, which began on Saturday, was illegal and manipulated by a small group of people bent on his ouster.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Pleats remain Hamy's winning signature
Pleats remain Hamy's winning signatureBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): After 16 years in the fashion world as a designer, Stephanus Hamy has achieved a lot, reputation, rewards and experience. One thing commendable about Hamy is his loyalty to the pleat, which has become his trademark.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Finding Indonesian environment at 'Kampung Melayu' in Leiden
Finding Indonesian environment at 'Kampung Melayu' in LeidenBy Ida Indawati Khouw LEIDEN, The Netherlands (JP): When an Indonesian gets homesick while in the "country of windmills", the best thing he could probably do is visit the International Student House in Leiden.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Why shop in a giant supermarket?
Why shop in a giant supermarket? JAKARTA (JP): Remember the days when shopping in a supermarket was considered prestigious? How proudly the customers walked through the aisles and then up to the cashier and from there a porter would help them to carry their shopping to the car.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Vegetarianism fever sweeps across the island of Batam
Vegetarianism fever sweeps across the island of BatamBy Fadli BATAM, Riau (JP): There is a new trend sweeping Batam that people believe enhances the body's resistance to illness: consumption of what the U.S.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Restoring Losari Beach to its former glory
Restoring Losari Beach to its former gloryBy Hasanuddin Hamid MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): There have been quite a few stories told about the beauty of Losari Beach. For example, filmmaker Djamaluddin Effendy, in 1975, brought the beach to the wide screen in Senja di Pantai Losari (Twilight at...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Gus Dur's accountability 'mandatory'
Gus Dur's accountability 'mandatory' JAKARTA (JP): Leading factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on the opening day of the special session on Saturday were adamant that President Abdurrahman Wahid present his accountability report on Monday and that his refusal to do so would only...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
'I Ching' in Yayat Surya's visual representations
'I Ching' in Yayat Surya's visual representationsBy M. Dwi Marianto DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The paintings that Yayat Surya has been displaying at Jezz Gallery until July 31 have provoked lots of discussion on their peculiarities.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Vietnam seeks seized boats
Vietnam seeks seized boats HANOI (Reuters): A province of central Vietnam is seeking the return of more than 200 fishermen and 17 fishing boats seized by foreign vessels around the disputed Spratly and Paracel Islands, Vietnam's official media reported on Saturday.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Teater Keliling strives for recognition in Jakarta
Teater Keliling strives for recognition in JakartaBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Luck hasn't smiled yet on Teater Keliling (Mobile theater), Jakarta's seasoned mobile theater group. Despite its popularity in the provinces and abroad, in its birthplace it tends to be sidelined and overlooked.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Averting 'lost generation' through nutrition plan
Averting 'lost generation' through nutrition plan JAKARTA (JP): The country's economic crisis has caused fears of a food crisis that could retard the physical and mental growth of the coming generation.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
At least 21 Acehnese shot dead in military operation
At least 21 Acehnese shot dead in military operation BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 21 people were shot dead on Saturday during a joint military-police operation at a village in Aceh Timur.Aceh law and order security spokesman Comr.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Umairah
UmairahBy Yanusa Nugroho Oh my gracious lady, your cheeks are so peachy, but I had never thought that you would wake up at this time of night just to open the door for me. But forgive your husband, lady, because he had fallen asleep on the verandah.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Will the real consultants please stand up?
Will the real consultants please stand up?By K. Basrie Forecasting the future of this country, which in the midst of an economic and political crisis is not easy. What more forecasting the future of its business sector.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
G-8 summit
G-8 summit G-8 summit forges ahead despite protester's death. Page 2Butet Comedian Butet Kartaredjasa: Feel the power of the smile. Page 3'Mitoni' Traditional Javanese 'mitoni' ceremony has different styles. Page 5Vegetarianism Vegetarianism fever sweeps across the island of Batam.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
PKB suspends its chief Matori for violating party policy
PKB suspends its chief Matori for violating party policy JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) has suspended its chairman, Matori Abdul Djalil, whom it said disregarded party policy by attending the People's Consultative Assembly's plenary session on Saturday that was boycotted by the...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
'Security for MPR session still led by Gen. Bimantoro'
'Security for MPR session still led by Gen. Bimantoro' JAKARTA (JP): National Police deputy of operations Insp. Gen. Syachroeddin Pagar Alam said on Saturday that as chief of police operations for the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly, he still answered to Gen. Surojo Bimantoro.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
AI watches Jeyaretnam's hearing
AI watches Jeyaretnam's hearing SINGAPORE (AFP): Amnesty International is sending a Canadian lawyer to Singapore to monitor a last-ditch legal appeal by opposition MP J.B. Jeyaretnam to save his political career, the embattled politician said Saturday.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Variety Show 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:15 Music 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 Forestry 5:30 Children's Film 6:00...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Indonesia secures men's doubles title in Open
Indonesia secures men's doubles title in Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is ensured the men's doubles title at the US$120,000 Malaysian Open badminton championships where 2001 World Champion Tony Gunawan and Halim Heryanto will play Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto in the all-Indonesian final on...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Thriving in unhappy times
Thriving in unhappy timesBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): A company applies for business consolidation to avoid bankruptcy, while the another is seeking refuge through mergers and acquisitions. There are also companies suffering from pro forma losses or mired in disputes due to contract breaches.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Log Zhelebour, 'father' of Indonesian rock music
Log Zhelebour, 'father' of Indonesian rock musicBy Bambang M. YOGYAKARTA (JP): If there is a name that deserves mention when discussing the development of rock music in Indonesia, it is Log Zhelebour.The chubby, friendly and modest man from Surabaya has organized numerous concerts featuring local...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Comedian Butet Kartaredjasa: Feel the power of the smile
Comedian Butet Kartaredjasa: Feel the power of the smileBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): A sincere smile can radiate its warmth not only to the one you talk to but also to other people around you.That is famous comedian Butet Kartaredjasa's theory which he fielded in a recent seminar on the...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Traditional Javanese 'mitoni' ceremony has different styles
Traditional Javanese 'mitoni' ceremony has different stylesBy Ridlo Aryanto KLATEN, Central Java (JP): Tradition grows in line with the cultural progress of society. In Java, especially Yogyakarta and Central Java, all stages of human existence pass through slametan (a ritual held as a token of...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
SE Asian nations to stay out of Indonesian crisis
SE Asian nations to stay out of Indonesian crisis HANOI (AFP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian partners will stay out of the political crisis racking the sprawling regional giant but are alert to the possible fallout, a top regional official said on Saturday.
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
Exploring Indonesia through its rich culture
Exploring Indonesia through its rich cultureIndonesia Kaleidoscope & Go Indonesia CD Rom; By Helen Agostino and Kathy Kiting; Published by Curriculum Corporation, Melbourne, 1999 & 2001 JAKARTA (JP): While the recent presidential visit to Australia may have begun the fence mending between Indonesia...
Sun, 22 Jul 2001
JP/3/PUSPA
JP/3/PUSPATeater Keliling strives for recognition in JakartaBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Luck hasn't smiled yet on Teater Keliling (Mobile theater), Jakarta's seasoned mobile theater group. Despite its popularity in the provinces and abroad, in its birthplace it tends to be sidelined and...