Archive: 19 August 2001
32 articles found
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
ASEAN Gallery showcases art from near and far
ASEAN Gallery showcases art from near and farBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The corridors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat here are abuzz with an activity not normally thought of when considering the regional grouping.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
'MTV' veejay Donita ecstatic with life
'MTV' veejay Donita ecstatic with lifeBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): It's the best job in the world. At least that's what Donita Rose Ramos Cavett says about her gig as an MTV veejay.The 26-year-old Filipino obviously enjoys her work at the music channel, which she says was a childhood dream.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Pramoedya's indictment of Japanese war crimes
Pramoedya's indictment of Japanese war crimes Perawan Remaja dalam Cengkraman Militer -- Catatan Pulau Buru (Young Virgins in the Military's Grip -- Notes from Buru Island) Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, Jakarta 2001; ix + 218 pp; Rp 25,000 JAKARTA (JP): Pramoedya is famous...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Latin leaders seek greater say in decisions of international
Latin leaders seek greater say in decisions of international financial community, support Argentina SANTIAGO (Agencies): A summit of Latin American leaders appealed on Friday for developing nations to have a greater say in decisions of the international finance community, urging swift help for...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Indonesia's 'Millionaire' falls short of entertaining
Indonesia's 'Millionaire' falls short of entertaining JAKARTA (JP): The rhetorical British quiz show that has become a worldwide phenomenon has arrived on these shores, adding one more country to its long list of conquests.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Manila hotel turns into inferno
Manila hotel turns into inferno MANILA (AFP): Shocking safety lapses and barred windows turned a hotel in a suburb of the Philippine capital into a fiery death trap on Saturday as residents screamed in vain for help.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Few takers for online shopping
Few takers for online shoppingBy Christ Tumelap Despite the high expectations on the country, which has been praised by Internet analysts as a enormous potential market, the growth of e-commerce in Indonesia has been slow.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
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Page 2 Journalist Veteran journalist Kate Webb calls it quits, maybe. Page 3 Travel Tradition and leisure mix at Pelabuhan Ratu. Page 4Food Indonesian food on the menu in Germany. Page 5Hostage Ex-hostage Daniel Start looks back on Irian Jaya.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
'I feel like I am too old to be called a lady rocker'
'I feel like I am too old to be called a lady rocker' One of the biggest music stars of the late 1980s, Nicky Astria is still rocking today at the age of 32. A longtime resident of Bandung, her melancholic, haunting vocals continue to enthrall both her longtime fans and those who were toddlers when...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Guess What? Hughes
Guess What? Hughes Rumor had it that MC and TV talk show host Hughes was turning her back on her career and heading off to the Freeport compound in Irian Jaya to join her new husband.Forsaking all for love? It sounds romantic, but the story was all wrong."I'm going to Freeport only for a week.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Hot and bothered about you-know-what on TV
Hot and bothered about you-know-what on TV JAKARTA (JP): When I was about 12 and my father was away on a business trip, my mom told me one day that he would have something to tell me when he got back. Well, I understood what she meant.The big talk about you-know-what.The birds and the bees.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Silly Girl
Silly GirlBy Santi Dharma When Meriem took the mikrolet to the office, the smells were always the same, day in, day out.In the morning, the air hummed with freshly washed, perfumed bodies, but then intruded the choking sweet odor of cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes which always entered on a back...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Recovering Taufik to meet Wong in Singapore final
Recovering Taufik to meet Wong in Singapore final JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Hidayat who is still recovering from his injuries made an outstanding performance by advancing to the final of the US$120,000 Sunrise-Yonex Singapore Open to meet Malaysian Wong Choong Han in Sunday's final.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Some practical tips for storytelling
Some practical tips for storytelling JAKARTA (JP): You may realize the good of storytelling to your children, but you may feel a bit confused about how to begin. One way is to take the advice of people who make storytelling their living and adapt their tips to your home.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Outlook: The opportunity is definitely there
Outlook: The opportunity is definitely there The lack of security and law enforcement is one of the many things hampering the development of e-commerce in the country. Eka N. Ginting, CEO of locally based travel portal indo.com, answers The Jakarta Post's questions on the issue.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Haze returns to Pontianak, interrupts flight schedules
Haze returns to Pontianak, interrupts flight schedules PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Choking haze from forest fires has returned to West Kalimantan after 10 days without any rain.The smog reappeared after people had enjoyed clean air for almost three weeks.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Aceh calm but tense as transport strike continues
Aceh calm but tense as transport strike continues BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The province was calm but tense on Saturday following several days of transportation strike, killings and arson.No major clashes were reported.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
The President should set an example
The President should set an exampleFrom Koran TempoThe decision to place the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) under the control of the State Minister of State Enterprises is now a reality.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
E-branding: A new approach to an old idea of marketing
E-branding: A new approach to an old idea of marketingBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): I have always been a sucker for contests. Win a house in the Bahamas, a new car with all the trimmings, or a turbo-charged entertainment center complete with big screen TV and the complimentary movie attendant...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Veteran journalist Kate Webb calls it quits, maybe
Veteran journalist Kate Webb calls it quits, maybeBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-seven years have flown by, leaving New Zealand-born journalist Kate Webb with first-hand memories of many momentous events.Her work has also given her a deep understanding of life and people.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting by Alfi, Galeri Lontar, Jl.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: MegawatiJP/R. Berto WedhatamaSOMETHING TO REMEMBER: President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) shows Vice President Hamzah Haz (right) the souvenirs she received during the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of her father, first president Sukarno.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Local TV lacks originality
Local TV lacks originality The state-owned TV network TVRI and two of the now five private TV stations celebrate their founding anniversaries this month. There have been many changes in the local TV world in the past year -- and more are expected with the debut of several stations scheduled before...
Sun, 19 Aug 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 Religious Teachings 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 2:15 Traditional Performance 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Sebastian Gunawan presents grand designs
Sebastian Gunawan presents grand designsBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): Sebastian Gunawan's fashion shows are always big events. His most recent, held at Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta last week, went one step further in cementing his image as one of the country's finest designers.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Start early to nurture your children's reading habit
Start early to nurture your children's reading habitBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Establishing a fun atmosphere and pleasant experience with books at home helps introduce the written word to infants as toys, stimulate toddlers to learn how to read and encourage positive reading habits in...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
'Becak' drivers yet to enjoy independence
'Becak' drivers yet to enjoy independenceBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Fitri JAKARTA (JP): "Being a becak driver is easy. I just have to use my muscles," said Yatim.The 30-year-old man decided to become a becak (pedicab) driver four years ago after his hard efforts to find work proved fruitless.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Indonesian food on the menu in Germany
Indonesian food on the menu in GermanyBy Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister BRUNSWICK, Germany (JP): It's a busy evening at Tuk Tuk restaurant in Berlin, but Suwido's friendly greeting to newly arrived guests -- "Hello, how are you? Wait for a moment while I set your table -- makes sure they feel at ease as...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Tradition and leisure mix at Pelabuhan Ratu
Tradition and leisure mix at Pelabuhan RatuBy Simon Marcus Gower PELABUHAN RATU, West Java (JP): Head due south from central Jakarta and you are on a perfect course for the peaceful hill- town of Bogor, which has for centuries been a more temperate escape for dwellers of the nation's capital.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Center links Australia and Asia
Center links Australia and AsiaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Most busy people, for the sake of convenience, like to think of the world as divided into two halves: the East and the West. The East is full of mysteries, opacities and exotica, while the West is technologically tidy,...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Ex-hostage Daniel Start looks back on Irian Jaya
Ex-hostage Daniel Start looks back on Irian JayaBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Since the beginning of June two Belgian filmmakers have been held hostage in Irian Jaya. One person who knows what they are going through is Daniel Start, who survived such an ordeal and wrote about the experience.