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Searching for all articles published on 1997-03-02 ...

33 articles.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Understanding the wisdom and the ways of the Dayak people

Understanding the wisdom and the ways of the Dayak peopleBy S. Djuweng PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): "Serve food to a guest, but give beras (raw rice) when your guest is a Malay." The proverb seems simple, but it contains profound philosophical teachings.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Guess What? Siti Hardiyanti Hastuti Rukmana

Guess What? Siti Hardiyanti Hastuti Rukmana The Indonesian Volleyball Association is going yellow as its chairwoman, Siti Hardiyanti Hastuti Rukmana, better known as mbak Tutut, has promised to distribute yellow batik shirts to the organization's officials in 27 provinces.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Marginalized Dayaks violently assert their rights

Marginalized Dayaks violently assert their rightsBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Ethnic conflict is the accepted catchphrase to describe the ongoing clashes between the indigenous Dayaks and the migrant Madurese in West Kalimantan, which have reduced two dozen Madurese settlements to ashen rubble.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/The West Kalimantan unrest, its roots and solution

The West Kalimantan unrest, its roots and solutionBy R. Masri Sareb Putra JAKARTA (JP): The incident of Sanggau Ledo in West Kalimantan is unique and therefore a source of interest to many observers.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Artists take notice of the heart at Galeri Teguh

Artists take notice of the heart at Galeri TeguhBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Valentine's Day has past, yet its impact is still felt at Galeri Teguh, where 10 artists from different countries are displaying their artistic statements on the heart.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Flying with 'Peter Pan' brings back childhood fantasy

Flying with 'Peter Pan' brings back childhood fantasyBy Mariam K. Sutalaksana JAKARTA (JP): What would be a better way to spend the weekend with your family than to revisit the childhood fantasy of a flying boy in green, lost boys, dancers and defeatable crooks?This weekend at Taman Ismail ...

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/The Foot

The FootBy Bakdi Soemanto Just after the magrib (evening prayer) period was over, Zwili Zanten said to Zardula, her husband, she had to leave for her mother's home. The old woman had been unwell for more than one week.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/W. Kalimantan tries to put tragedy behind

W. Kalimantan tries to put tragedy behind The ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan is a great human tragedy, not only for the people affected, but also for Indonesia and its state motto of "Unity in Diversity".

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Understanding the character of the Madurese

Understanding the character of the MadureseBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): The conflict that broke out between Madurese and Dayak in West Kalimantan at the end of December and early January has drawn the concern of government officials, politicians and religious leaders.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Makeup artist Tien Santoso says prayer a key to lasting marriage

Makeup artist Tien Santoso says prayer a key to lasting marriageBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The most important aspect of a wedding is not the preparations and parties but prayer, a well-known makeup artist believes.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Alexander Khalifman wins Russian Chess Championship

Alexander Khalifman wins Russian Chess ChampionshipBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): In the absence of the three K's, Kasparov, Karpov, Kramnik (three of four top chess players in the world), and reigning champion Peter Svidler, Grandmaster Alexander Khalifman, 30, from St.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Alan Budikusuma and Susi Susanti, 'Amigos Para Siempre'

Alan Budikusuma and Susi Susanti, 'Amigos Para Siempre'By Deborah P. Hutauruk and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): "First love never dies" may sound like a cliche, but for Indonesia's badminton queen Lucia Francisca Susi Susanti, the phrase has rung true for more than 10 years.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Let's join together as next millennium nears

Let's join together as next millennium nears A few years ago, no one really thought much about the approaching millennium. We didn't trouble ourselves over the fact that we'd soon be dropping the "19" from the year and replacing it with a "20.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/After 'Lebaran' comes the blues

After 'Lebaran' comes the blues JAKARTA (JP): We must admit that the past two weeks have been unusual for everybody, for those who celebrate Idul Fitri as well as those who do not. For the second group, life may be unusual because of their servants' mudik (exodus to home villages).

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Diamond industry continues to grow as market expands

Diamond industry continues to grow as market expands JAKARTA (JP): Diamonds were first discovered around Golconda in India about 800 B.C.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Can longhouses concept explain conflict?

Can longhouses concept explain conflict? PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): In the past, and to some extent today, the Dayak live in longhouses.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Photo studios profit from weddings

Photo studios profit from weddingsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): A wedding ceremony without a photographer is rare, especially in big cities.In remote areas, a pocket camera borrowed from a next-door neighbor is usually enough to document the meaningful moments of one's life.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Outdated laws

Outdated laws I read with interest the article Government to replace 350 laws by end of 1999 (Feb. 22). According to the article, outdated colonial Dutch laws would be replaced. I would like to suggest that the current Indonesian immigration law is one which also needs changing.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Madurese refugees recount sad stories of the clashes

Madurese refugees recount sad stories of the clashesBy Ainur R. Sophiaan BANGKALAN, Madura, East Java (JP): Tadjul Anwar never thought that a brawl among youths in the district of Sanggau Ledo, Sambas regency, would rapidly deteriorate into bigger clashes that would kill many people and force him ...

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/RI diamond potential yet to be tapped

RI diamond potential yet to be tappedBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Say the word diamond and dazzling images of shimmering, glamorous gems will come to mind.Diamonds have been symbols of beauty, power and privilege since the precious gem was discovered thousands of years ago.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Wedding gowns can have character

Wedding gowns can have characterBy Deborah P. Hutauruk JAKARTA (JP): Accompanied by romantic music and wearing wedding dresses and evening gowns, five models swayed elegantly along an exquisitely designed stage in The Regent's ballroom.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Parking fee plan

Parking fee planFrom MerdekaIf the new parking fee proposed by the Jakarta administration (DKI) was introduced at Rp 5,000 per hour as planned, it would seriously crush the "little man", or those living on a very tight budget.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Tales of horror from the West Kalimantan conflict

Tales of horror from the West Kalimantan conflict PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): The death toll in the northeast of West Kalimantan may be disputed but the survivors' tales of horror from the ethnic conflict there cannot be denied.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/'Romeo and Juliet' is back in town

'Romeo and Juliet' is back in townBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Make no mistake, the updated version of the Bard's most famous love story is not for everyone.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Firms target young Internet users

Firms target young Internet usersBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): He is purple, wears a bandana and a pair of funky sunglasses. If you are thinking of Barney, the purple dinosaur, you are wrong. Meet Diffy the Spider, an inhabitant of the World Wide Web.The site is Diffy's World, http://www.diffy.com.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's ...

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Hold a brush correctly to get good calligraphic lines

Hold a brush correctly to get good calligraphic linesDear friends,To achieve good calligraphic lines, it is important to hold the brush correctly.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/PPP central board okays election campaign boycott

PPP central board okays election campaign boycott JAKARTA (JP): The Central Executive Board of the United Development Party (PPP) has given the go-ahead for a plan by some of its regional branches to boycott the general election campaign, which starts next month.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Rano Karno releases first solo album

Rano Karno releases first solo albumBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Actor, film director and singer Rano Karno released his new album, Kuingin (I want to), last weekend, 21 years after his last effort hit the market.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Lubis still committed to rights agenda

Lubis still committed to rights agendaBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Ask any American about the significance of July 4, and the answer will be: American Independence Day. But ask Todung Mulya Lubis the same question and he'll say: It's my birthday.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/A brief history of famous diamonds

A brief history of famous diamonds JAKARTA (JP): Diamonds are now part of the romantic lives of young lovers all around the world.But in the past, owning great gems was the right of the rulers, kings and queens that had the wealth and power to buy or seize precious jewels.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Hayono's office to get an operational board

Hayono's office to get an operational board JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Hayono Isman indicated that his office is to have an operational board to support its function in developing sports.

Sun, 02 Mar 1997

JP/Jajang C. Noor becomes film director

Jajang C. Noor becomes film directorBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Women film directors are scarce in Indonesia. Ida Farida is one among the few. Some are nonactive, or, like Sofia W. D., have died. Now, Jajang C. Noer, 42, has declared herself a director.