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Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000Exhibitions * Balinese Painting Exhibition Tradition and Development by artists from Ubud, Batuan, Kamasan and Sanur at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5483008, 5480888, ext. 7910-7911), Oct. 1.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Singapore Sotheby's shelves plan to sell RI painting

Singapore Sotheby's shelves plan to sell RI painting SINGAPORE (JP): Sotheby's auction house decided on Saturday to postpone its controversial plan to sell a painting by famous Indonesian painter the late Sindusudarsono Sudjojono or S.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/How many times do you pray in a day?

How many times do you pray in a day?By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Almost all of Indonesian dictionaries should be revised now especially regarding religious terms as some of them are no longer suitable.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Komodo. (Suspense/Horror, 85 minutes). Starring Jill Hennesy, Kevin Zegers. Directed by Michael Lantieri.A boy survives but is traumatized when he sees his parents killed by beasts when his family is staying on an isolated island belonging to an oil company.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Marginalized Islamic sects find wider room for development

Marginalized Islamic sects find wider room for developmentBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): The current era of reformation has given broader room for marginalized Islamic sects to expand their activities without having to fear being banned by the government.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/'Shabu-shabu': Indonesia's new drug craze

'Shabu-shabu': Indonesia's new drug crazeBy David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): When Doyok, the comedian, was caught for the possession of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), many Indonesians gasped with surprise! This was then shortly followed by the arrest of Maya Ari Sigit, also in relation to ...

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Govt raises fuel prices by an average of 12 percent

Govt raises fuel prices by an average of 12 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government on Saturday raised fuel prices by an average of 12 percent to help offset soaring oil prices in international markets. The new prices are effective as of Sunday.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Gus Dur tells students to march to Cendana

Gus Dur tells students to march to Cendana JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has encouraged students once again to march to Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana if they are not happy with the court's decision to drop the corruption case against the former president.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Woman's memory lives on in scholarship for RI teachers

Woman's memory lives on in scholarship for RI teachersBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): The grief remains, but the parents of Kelly Stephens are dedicated to keeping her memory alive.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Inna mixes it up with new styles

Inna mixes it up with new stylesBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Designer Inna Rachma puts a lot of confidence in her kebaya collections.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/People seek respect for religious rights

People seek respect for religious rights After three decades when discussion of religion was virtually silenced, Indonesians are coming forward about their beliefs. The Jakarta Post's Rikza Abdullah and Ida Indawati Khouw focus on the growing exploration of religious rights.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/50 masked men raid discotheque, hurt guests

50 masked men raid discotheque, hurt guests JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 masked men dressed in black raided the JeJe Discotheque on Jl. Budi Kemuliaan, Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta in the early hours of Saturday.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Think twice before investing in art

Think twice before investing in artBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to have lots of money but no love for art then the advice of the experts is, forget about buying paintings as an investment.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Art Agenda

Art Agenda Theatrical Performance Tabib Gadungan, (the Phony Doctor) presented jointly by Studiklub Teater Bandung and the CCF French Cultural Center, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta, on Oct. 5, at 8 p.m.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'

On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'By Lies Sartika JAKARTA (JP): The girls move two steps to the right and left, raising their arms in front of their faces and then pulling them back and forth, following the instructions on television.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh

Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Armed separatist rebels launched two separate bomb and arson attacks on two government offices in the past two days, a senior police officer said on Saturday.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Olympics Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Film 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 Olympics Program 4:00 Closing Ceremony Olympics Sydney 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 PerformanceProgram 2 5:30 p.m.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Cybersquatters try to get rich by hook or by crook

Cybersquatters try to get rich by hook or by crookBy Vishnu 'Ramius' Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): As I trawl the Internet, I realize something rather obvious: people want to get rich. Really rich, really easily, really fast. The Internet is full of dotcom millionaires and success stories.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Still on the illusionary notion of time

Still on the illusionary notion of timeBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Last week, we ventured into the diminutive world of quantum particles to see our notion of time shattered into pieces.Let's now venture into the world that is infinitely vast, our universe or cosmos.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Message from the Ambassador

Message from the Ambassador The People's Republic of China is celebrating her 51st anniversary when human history is entering 21st century. It is universally witnessed that Chinese people are enjoying their lives with economic development and social stability.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Judas Kiss 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Simon Sez 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 What Lies Beneath 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Crow 3 Salvation 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Any Given Sunday ...

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life'

Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life' JAKARTA (JP): It takes something like the Olympics rolling around every four years to make one sit up and realize what a competitive arena the world has become.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/'There is no need to feel inferior'

'There is no need to feel inferior' Fashion industry insiders are always quick to name Okky Asokawati as one of the country's first professional models.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung

A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung Sunadi, about 45, is a becak (pedicab) driver from the village of Jambe, Indramayu, in Sumatra's Lampung province.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat traffic

Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat trafficBy Mohammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Getting from one place to another is one of the biggest problems for people amid the capital's chronic traffic deficiencies.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?

Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Erica Hestu Wahyuni is just like her paintings. She is cuddly like a teddy bear, cheerful and full of joy.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parenting

Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parentingBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Pierre Gruno brings his own experience as a father to his role as the head of a family on a popular television serial.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Balinese artist shows his talent in Paris

Balinese artist shows his talent in ParisBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS (JP): The second edition of the contemporary art exhibition "Art in the World" opened on Friday Sept. 8.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing The Muse. (Drama/Comedy, 97 minutes). Starring Sharon Stone, Albert Brooks, Andie MacDowell, Jeff Bridges. Directed by Albert Brooks.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI

Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian top player Benny Wijaya, who now plays for Chinese Taipei, has confirmed that he will miss the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 2 final here next week, an official said on Saturday.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/On demeaning attitude

On demeaning attitude I refer to Mrs. Ardie's letter which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 28, 2000 titled Demeaning attitude.Ibu Ardie, you are not by chance a North American, are you? If you are, this will help to explain your non-understanding of Indonesian humor.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/On the record

On the recordAlbum : Archipelagongs (Warner Music Indonesia/2000)Artist : Ubiet If you are looking for a good album on contemporary Indonesian ethnic music, just grab this one from Ubiet.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists?

Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists? Under The Crescent Moon: Rebellion In Mindanao By Marites Danguilan Vitug & Glenda M.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Teacher, Promise

Teacher, PromiseBy Savithri Narayanan Jim was just a name on my class list for the first three months of school. "Where is Jim?" I asked the class one day after taking attendance.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/New theme for Pancasila day

New theme for Pancasila day JAKARTA (JP): The country on Sunday commemorates Pancasila Day which falls on Oct. 1 under a new theme, "Commemoration of the National Tragedy due to the Betrayal of Pancasila".The annual commemoration is in remembrance of a failed coup attempt on Sept.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Handheld devices to hit U.S. stores

Handheld devices to hit U.S. stores NEW YORK (Reuters): Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Corp.'s U.S. arm, unveiled on Wednesday a new handheld device that will display pictures and video clips as well as the usual digital organizer functions.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies Network (Drama, 121 minutes, 1976) Faye Dunaway, Peter Finch, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight. Directed by Sidney Lumet.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Indonesian political talkshows get hotter

Indonesian political talkshows get hotterBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): In a country like Indonesia where the credo "silence is gold" is still prevalent, with Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri as its faithful follower, having an open, spontaneous and dynamic talk show used to be a rare luxury.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Zemeckis' 'What Lies Beneath' raises your utmost curiosity

Zemeckis' 'What Lies Beneath' raises your utmost curiosityBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): In his horror/suspense film What Lies Beneath, Robert Zemeckis tries to Hitchcock and the cast gives classy performances, but the production is marred by Hollywood's usual perception of horror and the ...

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/In the raw with Indonesian salads

In the raw with Indonesian salads JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians love their vegetables, both raw and cooked. Their variety of dressings spice up even the most familiar of greens.Urap A traditional salad of boiled vegetables tossed in grated coconut and spices.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing The Crow: Salvation. (Action/Horror, 102 minutes). Starring Kirsten Dunst, Eric Mabius, Fred Ward. Directed by Bharat Nalluri.

Sun, 01 Oct 2000

JP/Tourism: 'New engine' for economic growth

Tourism: 'New engine' for economic growthBy Bao Jiannu Never have the prospects looked so good for China's tourism industry than in 1998, when it was officially dubbed a "new engine" for the country's economic growth in the new century.