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Searching for all articles published on 1999-05-02 ...

28 articles.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmers

Kalimantan's Dayaks becoming modern farmersBy Anton Sudarisman BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Mayang, a Dayak, stared at a vast plot of thriving paddy."It's a miracle," uttered the dark-skinned, slight man."This area was covered with weeds and wild plants several months ago.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Sanrego a Viagra rival from South Sulawesi

Sanrego a Viagra rival from South SulawesiBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Viagra, which has just had the official green light to enter the Indonesian market, has a potential local competitor.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Will you...

Will you...I wish you did not just stand there and looked at me that way Don't you know I have offered you half of my heart? What are you going to do if I offer you the other half? Will you turn your back? Will you walk away? And I will run to you to find your way counting days collecting ...

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFF

'Focus on Indonesia' at SIFFBy Rayya Makarim SINGAPROE (JP): With a selection of 300 movies, the just- finished Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) was generous in providing a segment titled "Focus on Indonesia".

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash

At least four killed as PPP, PKB supporters clash SEMARANG (JP): At least four people died and dozens were injured in a clash involving supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) in the Jepara regency late on Friday.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/People told not to go abroad ahead of polls

People told not to go abroad ahead of polls CIAMIS, West Java (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged all Indonesians not to go abroad ahead of the June 7 general election, telling them to exercise their right to vote.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Psycho 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Shot Through The Heart 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 You've Got Mail 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 My Favorite Martian 14:30 18:00 21:30 Payback ...

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/'The Year of Living Dangerously' finally on screen in Singapore

'The Year of Living Dangerously' finally on screen in SingaporeBy Prapti Widinugraheni SINGAPORE (JP): The Year of Living Dangerously has finally come to Singapore -- the film, that is.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti school

Irian Jaya's Amungme led to literacy in Banti schoolBy Catur Budihantoro J. TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): While formal education in other parts of Indonesia is advancing, it has just begun in Banti village, about 80 kilometers north of here.A lot of credit for this must go to Stefanus Kamo.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system?

Quo vadis the Indonesian banking system? JAKARTA (JP): "Three hundred trillion rupiah!" shouted Iman in anguish. "That's what this country needs to recapitalize the troubled banks. We don't need a minister of finance, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency or IBRA to spend that kind of money.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Elementary school dropout becomes batik master

Elementary school dropout becomes batik masterBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Josephine Komara, popularly known as Obin, never dreamed of running a flourishing business in batik and the traditional textile world.Born and raised for the most part of her youth in the Chinatown area on Jl.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Songs 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Is there a law that permits killing?

Is there a law that permits killing? I have read with great interest several articles in The Jakarta Post of April 29 and April 30 on the legal aspect of NATO's intervention in Yugoslavia.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Chess association names board members

Chess association names board members JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has named their board members for the 1999 to 2003 period.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Workers stage rally in Semarang

Workers stage rally in Semarang SEMARANG (JP): About 2,500 workers staged a demonstration on Saturday at the Central Java governor's office in conjunction with International Labor Day, which fell on May 1.Governor Mardiyanto was seen among the workers, and said he supported the peaceful rally.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmers

H.S Dillon champions the plight of farmersBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon always speaks his mind when talking about human rights, farmers and the country's national unity.He is widely known as a government critic.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional

Vocational schools struggle to be come more professional Vocational education tries to bring the education system in line with the changing needs of industry and commerce.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Worldwide education out of reach

Worldwide education out of reach JAKARTA (JP): Education is the true essence of human development. Without education, development can be neither broad-based nor sustained.But as the 21st century draws near, nearly a billion people remain unable to read a book or sign their names.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes

Dili tense as deadline for 'extermination' passes JAKARTA (Agencies): East Timor's capital of Dili was tense but quiet on Saturday despite a threat by a pro-Jakarta group to begin cleansing the city of independence supporters."I went to bed around 4 a.m.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Many baffled by voting options

Many baffled by voting optionsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver proudly displayed his hat bearing the symbol of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and, while waiting for passengers, chatted with his friends about the party's ...

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: HondaJP/alxNEW GENERATION: PT Honda Prospect Motor's executives launch the sixth generation of Honda Accord at the Horison Hotel Jakarta. The launching, held on Monday, was attended by the company's vice presidents (from left) N. Nishimoto, S. Tanaka and B. Kusnadi.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibition

Lontar Gallery revives tradition of artists dialog with exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): To the modern artist, dialogs are part and parcel of the creation process. In Indonesia, this tradition started in the 1950s during the S. Sudjono era and usually took place at the artist's workshop.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation

Treasure trove of images and thoughts for meditation Vipassana: Images for Meditation; Vivek R. Bammi; Rp 75,000; 102pp JAKARTA (JP): In these turbulent times, the mind often seeks escape to rejuvenate and feed itself on the tranquility that lives there.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results

KONI told to not to generalize in regard to field test results JAKARTA (JP): A sports expert has called on National Sports Council (KONI) officials to avoid assuming that all athletes being prepared for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are in poor condition just because they did not do well ...

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Confession

ConfessionBy Umadah Irma felt as if she had been awakened by an event already befallen her mother: a bitter truth, which had caused deep anguish to her mother. It was betrayal. It was about how the heart of a woman betrayed by a man had broken into pieces.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiques

Exotic Singkawang ceramics stand in for Chinese antiquesText and photos by P.J. Leo SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan (JP): Natural hues and antique engraved motifs decorate the Sinar Terang ceramics which resemble antique large water jars from an ancient Chinese dynasty.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Vocational education policy 'not serious'

Vocational education policy 'not serious' JAKARTA (JP): For many people interested and involved in education, vocational schools and training courses have always been regarded as inferior to regular junior and senior high schools.

Sun, 02 May 1999

JP/Yani's art brings reality to the forefront

Yani's art brings reality to the forefrontText and photos by Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Painter Yani Halim's latest show at Kedai Kebun, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3, has an odd English title: Informal Chicken Display.