Archive: 23 July 2000
36 articles found
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces
Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces JAKARTA (JP): The economic and political crisis does not deter international luxury brands from developing their businesses in the country. This month Marks & Spencer opened their new outlets in three prime locations in the city: at Plaza Senayan, Plaza Indonesia and Pasaraya. Earlier, Louis Vuitton had launched its shoe line, also at Plaza Senayan. And the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) group did not stop there.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society
Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The merciless sun beats down, burning the dusty and rubbled streets in this small village of Serbaguna. At the height of the day, work stops as the call to prayer sounds from the local mosque. Men, wrapped in sarongs line the streets and slowly make their way to the house of worship. Others take shelter from the midday sun under large sprawling trees and becak (pedicabs), slothily waiting for the cool of the evening.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kick scooters glide their way into Jakarta
Kick scooters glide their way into Jakarta By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Move over skateboard, out of the way rollerblades. Make room for the latest fad in foot-powered transportation -- the kick scooter. These modified skateboards, equipped with a handlebar and a rear brake, have become the hottest means of transportation for the youth of the new millennium.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Theatrical Performance: Iron Trilogy (Dog's Circus, Button 13, Dol Drama) by Teater Kubur at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta; Phone: 380-8283; July 24 and July 25, 8 p.m. Iron Trilogy is comprised of Dog's Circus, Button 13 and Dol Drama. The works portray social, political and cultural conditions during the repressive New Order regime. The trilogy is written and directed by Dindon WS, and the music is arranged by Saepul Muchtar and Shriyal Rudy.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne Museum
Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne Museum By Kunang Helmi-Picard COLOGNE, Germany (JP): When Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X opened the Smend batik show at the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum fur Volkerkunde in Cologne, Germany on June 21, everyone from the collector, Rudolf Smend, to the mayor of Cologne and its citizens were delighted.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Elopement
Elopement By Faisal Baraas Gung Semara watched as a man entered the family compound. His step was hesitant. It was late and Gung Semara had been about to close the windows of the receiving room. He stood in anticipation, imagining that a relative had arrived for the family meeting to be held that evening. A closer look revealed the man to be a stranger. Such a late hour was hardly appropriate for a visit. Why would he be coming to the puri so late at night? I hope it's nothing major, he thought.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng
Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng A familiar face was spotted during the semifinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at the Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening. Andi Alfian Mallarangeng, a political observer who is also an assistant to the state minister of regional autonomy, was seen queuing for the match, wearing a red band bearing the name of PSM, one of the semifinalists from Makassar, tied around his left arm.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
President to open PKB congress in Surabaya
President to open PKB congress in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): Final touches were being made on Saturday as participants anxiously awaited the arrival of party founder President Abdurrahman Wahid who will open the first congress of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here on Sunday. The provincial capital was adorned with PKB flags and symbols and hundreds of civilian militias in black uniform were seen on numerous corners.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fans
'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fans By Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Badminton is one of the most popular sports in Indonesia, sharing third position in the hearts of sports fans with basketball, just behind soccer and volleyball. This fact encouraged private TV station RCTI to produce Raket Mania, a special sports program focusing on badminton, tennis and squash. The 30-minute program is normally broadcast every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Foreign students netted with marijuana
Foreign students netted with marijuana JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police officers arrested three foreign teenagers and their local friend for possession of several grams of marijuana on Saturday, an officer said. Sr. Insp. Achmad Alwi, chief of the police precinct detectives, said that the four young men were netted during a routine predawn police operation on the street of Jl. Pasar Jum'at. "They were riding a taxi," Alwi said.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3154087), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 27. * Painting Exhibition Rampogan by Sri Warso Wahono, at Galeri Cipta II, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel
Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel JAKARTA (JP): A number of gas stations in the capital continue to face a significant shortage of leaded fuel due to a dearth of supplies from state-owned oil company Pertamina. Interviewed separately by The Jakarta Post on Saturday, managers and employees at several stations said Pertamina could only supply between one-third and half of their orders.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batik
Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batik By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Entering the sophisticated atelier of Indonesia's foremost batik master Iwan Tirta, on Jl. Panarukan, Central Jakarta, begins a journey to uncover the mystery and legend of batik. For many batik lovers, Iwan is a living dictionary. Batik has been his life's blood for more than four decades. Over the years, he has been a pioneer in creating batik designs.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
National Children's Day
National Children's Day JAKARTA (JP): Some 4,000 children and 400 chaperons are expected to attend a ceremony to commemorate National Children's Day on Sunday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, organizers said. The organizing committee's chairman, Rusli Wolfman, said in a written statement: "The venue of the ceremony was earlier scheduled to be the State Palace." Rusli gave no explanation for the change of venue.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
China's VP arrives in Bali
China's VP arrives in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Vice President Hu Jin Tau arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday for a three-day visit to Indonesia and is scheduled to meet President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday in Jakarta. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab and Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar will accompany the Chinese vice president while he is in Bali and they will continue the trip to Yogyakarta before heading to Jakarta.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Craving for local food in Jakarta
Craving for local food in Jakarta By Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Scanning the shelves of imported fruit and vegetables in the supermarket. Who says that you can't find fresh rock melon, Cape gooseberries, artichokes, or even freshly picked field mushrooms in Jakarta?
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatment
Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatment By William Furney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): For Julena, life is not so simple any more. Gone are the days she played carefree with friends, not thinking too much about the future, merely enjoying her youth. All that is gone now. The strikingly pretty 17 year old now spends her days confined to an iron hospital-regulation bed, unable to walk and damning a disease that has robbed her of any chance of prosperity and happiness.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final
PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final JAKARTA (JP): The final of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Sunday will see two clubs from outside Java fight it out for their first ever President's Cup. PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi and Pupuk Kaltim Bontang (PKT) of East Kalimantan are no strangers to each other, having met numerous times in the eastern group of the league.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali recapitalization approved
Bank Bali recapitalization approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives finally approved on Saturday the government's proposal to recapitalize publicly listed Bank Bali at a cost of Rp 5.3 trillion (US$592.18 million). The House also allowed the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), a unit under the finance ministry, to pay former Bank Bali owner and CEO Rudy Ramli Rp 9 billion in compensation for losses he has suffered since the bank was nationalized by the agency last year.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thai police step up ASEAN security, fear demonstrations
Thai police step up ASEAN security, fear demonstrations BANGKOK (Reuters): Thai authorities have boosted security measures ahead of next week's meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers for fear domestic protesters may disrupt them. "Apart from regular security plan, we also have a contingency plan to cope with any irregularities. We are on full alert," police spokesman Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatchawal Suksumjit told Reuters on Saturday.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Case not closed: House factions
Case not closed: House factions JAKARTA (JP): The major political factions in the House of Representatives accepted President Abdurrahman Wahid's apology on Saturday, but still insisted on an open explanation about his decision to dismiss two of his economic ministers in April.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Long arm of law too short when it comes to drug lords
Long arm of law too short when it comes to drug lords JAKARTA (JP): First it was Desy, now it is Doyok. The stick- thin entertainer, a star of television advertisements, was arrested at his home on Thursday for alleged use of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine). Friday's edition of the country's leading daily,Kompas, showed him looking a little worse for wear at the police station. A month ago it was Desy Ratnasari.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Film 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series 12:00 p.m. TV Drama 1:00 TV Drama 2:30 Performances 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Music Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News 8:30 Variety Show TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tracing the history of Indonesian thread culture
Tracing the history of Indonesian thread culture By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever wondered how the textile industry in Indonesia began? More importantly, the history of thread? Seldom a topic discussed, and only known to a handful of people, this artistic backbone of Indonesia was recently explained in length by Wahyono Martowikrido of The Indonesian Art and Culture Development Foundation.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Snapshots
Snapshots Photo A: Blood JP/alx BLOOD FOR LIFE: Vice President of Manulife Indonesia Adi Poernomo watches some of his employees donate blood as part of the company's charity efforts to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The company has also undertaken various other charity programs such as raising funds for 200 scholarships for poor students in Menteng, Central Jakarta, and for the victims of the Bengkulu earthquake.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java Island
Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java Island By R. Agus Bakti SENDANGSONO, Central Java (JP): Sendangsono is a name familiar to Roman Catholics. It is here that they usually make their pilgrimages. It is also quite apt to call it the Lourdes of Java because it is Indonesia's first Roman Catholic site of pilgrimage and is modeled after the world-renowned Lourdes in France.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guess What? Nicky Astria
Guess What? Nicky Astria Marking her comeback, female rocker Nicky Astria has decided that it is time to change her stage costume. At her recent show at the News Cafe in Kuningan, South Jakarta, she was clad in an elegant transparent blouse, which showed off her star-shaped tattoo on her navel, along with a matching long skirt and, of course, high heels. Unfortunately, she was not comfortable with her new style.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Harmayn finds documentaries food for the soul
Harmayn finds documentaries food for the soul By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Some time ago, Shanty Harmayn was having a conversation with someone about documentary films. The person mentioned a documentary film he has seen, Oliver Stone's JFK. That made Shanty flinch. "I wanted to comment that JFK is actually a feature film," said Shanty, a 33-year-old with an M.A. in documentary films from Stanford University.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
A day with a crippled beggar
A day with a crippled beggar Nawi, 29, is a former leprosy patient, but the disease has left him crippled and with few fingers and toes. A former cigarette seller, he now ekes out a living begging on Jl. Panglima Polim in Blok M, South Jakarta. Born in Indramayu, West Java, an only child, he lives with his wife, Wati, in Tangerang, West Java. He spoke about his life to The Jakarta Post's William Furney. "When I wake up, at about 2 p.m., I'm still tired.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Radio Klasik FM to close down?
Radio Klasik FM to close down? It is really unfortunate that Radio Klasik FM (FM Classic Radio) reportedly must sign off for good at 00.00 July 23. As a matter of fact, this radio station, which specializes in classical music, for a long time has been just like a light in the darkness that is enveloping our music world. The news that this radio station will cease operation is a big blow to me, an enthusiastic classical music lover since 1971. Many other listeners, I believe, share my shock.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Radio 'Klasik FM' bids farewell to its music loving listeners
Radio 'Klasik FM' bids farewell to its music loving listeners JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is saying good-bye to Mozart, Handel and Bach. At midnight on July 23, Radio Klasik (89.7) FM will broadcast its last song on local airwaves. The radio station announced its arrival in Jakarta on Oct. 1, 1995. It was designed "to bring classical music and the fine arts to Jakarta and surrounding areas on FM radio", the programing adviser said at the station's launch.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Doctor Global plans to make 'house calls' in Bali
Doctor Global plans to make 'house calls' in Bali By Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): Dr. Simon Leslie and the island of Bali go back a long way. He and his wife Margaret went to Bali on their honeymoon in 1980. Over the years the couple have twice taken their children -- Brendan 16, David 12, and Alexandra 8 -- to the island for holiday. Dr.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Exploring lost great kingdoms in East Java province
Exploring lost great kingdoms in East Java province By Simon Marcus Gower MALANG, East Java (JP): The great temple sites of Central Java are well known, even world famous. The abundance of structures at the Hindu complex of Prambanan, the monumental vastness of the Buddhist Borobudur temple and the remarkable landscape and setting of the temples situated on the Dieng Plateau are, rightly, much respected and honored architectural and religious sites.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
World Cup OC chief asked to resign
World Cup OC chief asked to resign SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's Culture Tourism Minister Park Jie- won said the government was considering dismissing 2002 World Cup Organizing Committee head Park Seh-jik. "The government has been considering replacing chairman Park since December last year," the minister was quoted by an official of the ministry as telling the National Assembly on Friday.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
How to understand the new Asia
How to understand the new Asia Asian Values Western Dreams: Understanding the New Asia; By Greg Sheridan Allen & Unwin, NSW, Australia, 1999; http://www.allen-unwin.com.au; 326 pages JAKARTA (JP): Almost toward the end of Asian Values Western Dreams, author Greg Sheridan confesses that we have come to the end of our journey and yet we are still unable to state precisely in a neat formula what Asian values are.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
No Indonesian women shuttlers in Indonesia Open finals
No Indonesian women shuttlers in Indonesia Open finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian girls had to swallow bitter pills as none of them, neither singles nor doubles, will be in the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open finals at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Indonesia still has a chance to win the men's singles title as teen idol Taufik Hidayat reached the final. Another title will come from the men's doubles as the host made an all-Indonesian semifinals.