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30 articles.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal

Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal JAKARTA (JP): Unlike the grilling of other witnesses in the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scam, police took a more polite approach in questioning President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has been named a witness in the crime.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site

Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 protesting workers have taken control of vital mining facilities at PT Kaltim Prima Coal's mine in Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/The art of living with pain

The art of living with painBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Living in the present has a special consequence -- you are aware of what is going on at that moment, whether it is good or bad, pleasurable or painful.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/East Java hard to track at top position at PON

East Java hard to track at top position at PONBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Fifteenth National Games (PON) host East Java raced ahead with 69 golds, 46 silvers and 44 bronzes in the medal tally, leaving its rivals far behind.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Some places to explore for holidays in Jakarta

Some places to explore for holidays in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of kids sat on the floor of the children's section at a book store in Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Bali dressing up for International Fashion Week

Bali dressing up for International Fashion Week JAKARTA (JP): Forget the economic crisis or violence that has hit some parts of Indonesia.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Me, a mysterious killer

Me, a mysterious killerBy Agus Noor The scorching tropical sun is really unfriendly today. Even under a shady tree, where I stand watching angry students vent their rage at a government policy, I feel the intolerable heat.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Arts Agenda

Arts AgendaContemporary Theater Dance Performance Ura-Ura Ngudarasa by Studio Taksu Solo, at Auditorium CCF, Jl. Purnawarman 32, Bandung 40117, Phone: 022-4212417; Fax: 022-4207877; e-mail:ccfbdg@melsa.net.id. on June 26 and June 27 at 8 p.m.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Sigit wants to be world no. 1 again

Sigit wants to be world no. 1 again SURABAYA (JP): Being dethroned because of a mistake was the most bitter moment for former world number one men's doubles player Sigit Budiarto. A year's absence from the court has been enough for him to improve his attitude and sharpen his vision in badminton.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Lip-sync contest for transvestites

Lip-sync contest for transvestitesBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): What a stage! Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Connie Francis, Celine Dion and some local dangdut singers, including Cici Paramida, shared a stage, performing their best. But halt! They were all fakes.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Plengkung beach: Beautiful, challenging and inconvenient

Plengkung beach: Beautiful, challenging and inconvenientBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): If you are keen on surfing, come to Plengkung Beach, Banyuwangi, where you can find out whether you really are a surfer good enough to ride on the raging waves.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau delights his loyal fans

Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau delights his loyal fansBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers satisfied their thirst for a good show without the need to envy the MTV generation which had the Westlife concert here last month. Last Tuesday night, they got the best treat they could: Al Jarreau himself.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/History of Words

History of WordsWords were created to replace gestures and were later compiled into a language, the means of communication to convey one's thoughts and ambitions So, language has united mankindHow many words have so far been said by human beings from birth until death? And how many meaningful ...

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Holidays: Time to relax and work?

Holidays: Time to relax and work? School holiday is the most wonderful time for students as they do not have to attend classes or do homework. It's time to relax and refresh themselves, The Jakarta Post's contributor I. Christianto reports.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Prevent harm if we cannot prevent use

Prevent harm if we cannot prevent useBy Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "This is a drug-free area." So shout the banners displayed in many communities in Jakarta and around Indonesia.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/'Kompas' collection provides hints of art history

'Kompas' collection provides hints of art historyBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the 35 anniversary of Kompas daily, an exhibition of the newspaper's art collection is being held at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta (BBJ), opposite the paper's offices on Jl.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Dinosaur 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mission Impossible 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Candyman 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Gen X Cops 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Gunshy ...

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Boating about splendid Banjarmasin

Boating about splendid BanjarmasinText and photos by Simon Marcus Gower BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Sixteen hours of travel in our jet-setting age would probably make us think of a flight from Jakarta to Western Europe but if you take a slow boat from Surabaya, East Java, 16 hours would ...

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati

Guess What? Ratih Sanggarwati Retired supermodel Ratih Sanggarwati is upset over a newspaper report about her businesses. She said the report quoted her as saying that the turnover of a boutique she owns was unbelievable high while the that of a restaurant she also owns was Rp 45 million.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Word-of-mouth facts now in print

Word-of-mouth facts now in print Lenggak Lenggok Jakarta (Exploring Jakarta); Published by Warta Kota daily newspaper, May 2000; 152 pages; Rp 30,000 JAKARTA (JP): People are now able to check a directory to discover the town's best soto gebrak or other things previously passed on only through ...

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Racism concerns unfair treatment

Racism concerns unfair treatment I refer to C. Parry's letter On racism published in The Jakarta Post on June 23, 2000. I'd better write down my own experiences.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Sutrisno equals world record in powerlifting

Sutrisno equals world record in powerlifting JAKARTA (JP): Despite a wrist injury, Sutrisno of Lampung managed to break the world record in the bench press at the 15th National Games (PON) powerlifting event at the Marine Hall in Surabaya on Saturday.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Granddaughter-in-law of Soeharto nabbed for drug

Granddaughter-in-law of Soeharto nabbed for drug JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police detectives recorded another remarkable success on Thursday with the arrest of a woman, who was later identified as a grand daughter-in-law of former president Soeharto.West Jakarta Police chief Col.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Brag, brag and brag your head off

Brag, brag and brag your head off JAKARTA (JP): "I'm going to nail those economic criminals and drag them to court," an attorney general brags in front of the cheering press. "I promise you, he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 TV Series 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Film: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Flowers bloom under tutelage of Dutch florist

Flowers bloom under tutelage of Dutch floristBy Charlie Stevens JAKARTA (JP): Well, it's that time of year when Jakarta's marbled shopping malls and diamond-studded hotel foyers burst into florid displays as the Indonesian Flower Arrangement Show kicks in.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Stock trading can be a harsh, despairing experience

Stock trading can be a harsh, despairing experienceBy E. Effendi JAKARTA (JP): If you have big piles of excess money in your home, you'd probably want to do just like I do.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/A day with a recovering drug addict

A day with a recovering drug addict Robin, not his real name, 17, was born in Sydney to an Australian father and Javanese mother before moving to Jakarta when he was 2. Since he was 12 years old, Robin's life has been ruled by the murky world of drugs, leading him down a path of near destruction.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Exiled East Timorese youths long to go home

Exiled East Timorese youths long to go homeBy Linawati Sidarto LISBON (JP): "You can't imagine how happy we are to be speaking Indonesian again.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000

JP/Support for Ambon martial law grows

Support for Ambon martial law grows AMBON, Maluku (JP): Violence continued to torment the riot- stricken Maluku capital of Ambon on Saturday as support grew for the imposition of martial law in the province.