Archive: 23 September 2001
32 articles found
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Indonesia wins doubles for 2-1 in Davis Cup
Indonesia wins doubles for 2-1 in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia leads China 2-1 after winning a grueling doubles match in their Asia-Oceania relegation play-off tie at the Kemayoran Hardcourt, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
A man's account of a visit to heaven -- and back
A man's account of a visit to heaven -- and back JAKARTA (JP): Before Feb. 8, 1987, Amir Sebayang, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, knew where he was going in life.But that all changed on the night of his heart attack.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Guess What? Garin Nugroho
Guess What? Garin Nugroho For Garin Nugroho, being part of the circle of Very Important Persons is somewhat confusing.He says he keeps tight-lipped when people accuse him of cozying up to famous figures.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Envoy Gozney back in land of his youth
Envoy Gozney back in land of his youthBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If British Ambassador Richard Gozney found himself holding a magic wand, he would first wave it over all terrorists in the hope that they would realize that there is a peaceful way to bring justice to this world.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Balinese art to go under hammer in S'pore
Balinese art to go under hammer in S'pore A collection of paintings by pre-World War II Balinese modernists is scheduled to be auctioned by Christie's in Singapore at the end of September. The planned auction has been criticized both for the quality of the works and the decision to sell the...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
NDEs: A brush with the hereafter
NDEs: A brush with the hereafterBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): For some of us, near-death experiences (NDEs) are something too mysterious, too unfathomable and, yes, downright scary to think about.For others, they are a confirmation of their faith that life goes on after our physical being dies.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Protesters take to streets in anti-U.S. demos
Protesters take to streets in anti-U.S. demos JAKARTA (JP): Hardline Muslim groups stepped up their anti- American campaign on Saturday, with several hundred Muslim students rallying in Surabaya, East Java, and Palu, Central Sulawesi, protesting U.S. plans to wage war against Afghanistan.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Guess What? Widodo
Guess What? Widodo Despite his long service in the military, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.S. gave his "first blood" at the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) headquarters in Cijantung, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.Of course, Widodo was not doing his best Rambo impression.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Egypt's El Warsha spins a stunning tale
Egypt's El Warsha spins a stunning taleBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If broken promises are indeed as much a part of life as promises kept, then it is worth trying to catch the illusive performance of El Warsha's Spinning Lives on Sunday and Monday nights.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Moderate Muslims oppose 'sweep' threat
Moderate Muslims oppose 'sweep' threat JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of mainstream Muslim groups have opposed a threat by hardline groups to conduct a "sweep" of American citizens in Indonesia if the United States attacks Afghanistan.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Cardholders unhappy with rude debt collectors
Cardholders unhappy with rude debt collectors JAKARTA (JP): Some of you may have had wonderful experiences since getting your first credit card. You get bonuses or discounts when you use the cards in purchasing various items.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Where to go in Jakarta
Where to go in JakartaArt Summit III* Theater Mutiara dari Mesir by Elwarsha (Egypt), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 23-24. * Theater Humor Sosial Politik Gaya Indonesia, Teater Koma, N Riantiarno (Indonesia), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta,...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Dewa brings music of unity to Australia
Dewa brings music of unity to AustraliaBy Fauzia Tori SYDNEY, Australia (JP): When you live far from home, anything that brings back memories of the people and places you have left behind is dearly valued.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Beware, you could become a victim of credit card fraud
Beware, you could become a victim of credit card fraud JAKARTA (JP): The use of credit cards has made life easier, more convenient and more secure at least against pickpockets and other street criminals. But beware, the use of credit cards has also created another type of criminals.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Ambassador
Ambassador Envoy Richard Gozney back in land of his youth. Page 3 Pet Children must be taught to respect their canine friends. Page 5Midlife How to stop a midlife crisis from destroying your life. Page 7Skin Skin sense: Looking good whatever your skin color Page 8Credit card Banks offer cash,...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Skin sense: Looking good whatever your skin color
Skin sense: Looking good whatever your skin colorBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): Our vision of feminine beauty is usually associated with fair skin. It is what cosmetics producers, the print and electronic media and the entertainment world all communicate to us in our daily lives.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Polygamy: The ties that bind
Polygamy: The ties that bind Polygamy, usually referring to men taking more than one wife at the same time, has returned to the public's attention. We have a president who is the child of a polygamous father (the country's first leader Sukarno) and Vice President Hamzah Haz with at least two wives.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Cash, cars up for grabs
Cash, cars up for grabsBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Credit cards are becoming more popular in Indonesia now days with more and more people pulling out a plastic card from their wallet instead of cash.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
What do you think of polygamy today?
What do you think of polygamy today? JAKARTA (JP): Public attitudes toward polygamy, which is permitted by Islam and is also found in several traditional societies in the archipelago, have fluctuated in modern Indonesia along with the examples set by the country's leaders.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
S. Korea a rich blend of technology, culture
S. Korea a rich blend of technology, culture It was not that long ago that South Korea was a poor and struggling country. However, the nation has gone through a great transformation, turning itself into an industrialized country with a per capita income that has soared from US$87 in the 1960s to...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Guess What? Gus Dur
Guess What? Gus Dur Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who chaired the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), for 15 years, is often assumed by some people to have supernatural powers.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
A beginner's guide to Indonesian herbal medicine
A beginner's guide to Indonesian herbal medicineJamu: The Ancient Indonesian Art of Herbal Healing; Periplus Editions, 2001; Susan-Jane Beers; 192 pp; US$19.95; JAKARTA (JP): The world of jamu, Indonesia's traditional herbal medicine, can be a daunting one for foreigners.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Korean tourism looks to attact Indonesian visitors
Korean tourism looks to attact Indonesian visitors JAKARTA (JP): We get the snow and you get the beaches. That was the deal Dal-Lyong Choi, the executive vice president for overseas tourism marketing at the Korea National Tourism Organization, offered.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Globe-trotting Dalton finds his home
Globe-trotting Dalton finds his homeText and photo by David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Sitting on an old blanket in Nimbin surrounded by copies of A Traveler's Notes: Indonesia, which consisted of six type-written pages and some basic maps, Bill Dalton probably never imagined that he was taking the first...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Contemporary RI art shown in Madrid
Contemporary RI art shown in MadridBy Carla Bianpoen MADRID (JP): At a time when the language of words tends to destroy instead of construct, artworks increasingly take prominence in conveying messages with genuine meaning.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
When is three, or four; a crowd in a marriage?
When is three, or four; a crowd in a marriage? JAKARTA (JP): Before Hercules and Xena were broadcast on local television, no one ever made a fuss about my name. But things changed when the series appeared on TV several years ago.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Children must be taught to respect their canine friends
Children must be taught to respect their canine friendsBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Both children and pet dogs are adorable and entertaining, but parents should be careful because playful children can irritate even the most tender-hearted dog at times, a veterinarian warned.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
How to stop a midlife crisis from destroying your life
How to stop a midlife crisis from destroying your lifeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Rama, 53, was a successful entrepreneur and lived a financially secure life with his wife, two daughters and their spouses, plus three grandchildren in his comfortable house in the Warung Buncit area of South...
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Susan-Jane Beers spreads gospel of 'jamu'
Susan-Jane Beers spreads gospel of 'jamu'By David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Susan-Jane Beers was hurting.Newly arrived in Jakarta with her English husband and finding herself inactive, she joined an aerobics class at a gym to take off the extra pounds.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Dessy Fitri overcomes odds with a smile
Dessy Fitri overcomes odds with a smileBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): In the middle of a freezing night during the filming of Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sand) in the desert near Mount Bromo, East Java, singer Dessy Fitri was praying for the strength to overcome the excruciating pain in her legs.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
'I really dislike judgmental people'
'I really dislike judgmental people' It has been three years since Sarah Sechan went from being a TV actress and radio DJ to the coveted job of MTV VJ, quickly emerging as a mainstay of Asian pop culture.
Sun, 23 Sep 2001
Day of drought
Day of droughtText and photo by P.J. Leo WONOSARI, Yogyakarta (JP): The dry season is coming and the hot sun has evaporated all the water sources in several villages in Gunung Kidul regency here, including Oyo River (photo above left).