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Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Art Temple Art unites multicultural artists
Art Temple Art unites multicultural artistsBy Putu Wirata TEJAKULA, Buleleng, Bali (JP): Dozens of national and overseas artists gathered at Pura Teja Amerta in a remote village of Tejakula, Buleleng, North Bali, taking part in a unique multicultural festival called Sharing Time l999 Art Temple...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
New Cabinet
New Cabinet Correction: The photo of the new Cabinet that was printed in Saturday's paper on this page was inadvertently reversed.The caption in Courting Yogyakarta's main photo on Page 7 should read, Hyatt Regency Golf Course, a nine-hole golf course on the northern outskirts of Yogyakarta.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Economic crisis causes sexual problems
Economic crisis causes sexual problemsBy Rita A. Widiadana The protracted economic crisis has not only affected financial conditions but also people's sexual lives, especially those of professionals and businesspeople.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Financial shortage hampers wushu athletes
Financial shortage hampers wushu athletes JAKARTA (JP): Financial shortage is likely to stop 12 wushu athletes from competing in the Wushu World Championship in Hong Kong, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Dangerous legacies of mosquito repellent
Dangerous legacies of mosquito repellentBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A nurse offers mosquito repellent lotion to a security guard to help him get rid of the irritating mosquitoes. As he expresses his gratitude, the nurse seductively adds that the lotion is safe to use on his skin.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Working license in United States
Working license in United States Ewe is a female dentist who has a busy practice in the most strategic part of Jakarta, and her husband has a prosperous advertising company. With their three sons, the family is quite well off.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Dangdut with a difference at De Leila
Dangdut with a difference at De LeilaBy David Schiller JAKARTA (JP): Well fellow Jakartans, now that the final vote has been cast and those days of demos, doubt and unpredictable traffic drama quickly fade into calm and stability, it is time for us all to come out of "Kris-Mon" hibernation and once...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto G: markPlusMarkPlusMARKETING AWARD: Citibank Indonesia, DHL, McDonalds and Nokia Indonesia received the Global Marketing Award for Indonesia, an award initiated by The Jakarta Post and MarkPlus Strategy Consulting, at the Mercantile Club on Tuesday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Last RI soldiers leave East Timor
Last RI soldiers leave East Timor DILI, East Timor (Agencies): The last 800 Indonesian soldiers and police officers in East Timor left by ship on Saturday, ending a 24-year Indonesian presence in the former Portuguese colony.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
RI won't meddle in E. Timor force choice: Wiranto
RI won't meddle in E. Timor force choice: Wiranto SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto said on Saturday that Indonesia would not interfere in the choice of which country leads the United Nations peacekeeping force in East Timor.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Wigmakers brush away the crisis blues
Wigmakers brush away the crisis bluesBy Agus Maryono PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): The current economic crisis has caused a number of companies to collapse under higher production costs, reduced sales and insufficient funds.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Political T-shirts with attitude: Another way to spread the message
Political T-shirts with attitude: Another way to spread the messageBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The hundreds of people who were milling about in front of the capital's Hotel Indonesia on Oct. 20 formed a human sea.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Bhinneka should regain its spirit to win the next match
Bhinneka should regain its spirit to win the next match SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Home favorite Bhinneka Sritex needs to overcome its psychological barrier if it wants to win the game on Sunday against defending champion Panasia Indosyntec in the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Susy, Alan still fascinating
Susy, Alan still fascinating JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Olympic Games badminton gold medalists Susy Susanti and Alan Budikusuma officially said goodbye to fans in a farewell match at Senayan Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Sex consultant uses photos to stop a roving eye
Sex consultant uses photos to stop a roving eyeBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Family pictures are meaningless for some people. But they are not without use at all. In fact, they can help to save one's marriage by helping to fight any temptations to have an affair.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
RI dominates Cambodia 5-1 in Asian Cup
RI dominates Cambodia 5-1 in Asian Cup PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Rocky Putiray netted two goals to lead Indonesia in a dominating 5-1 win over Cambodia Saturday in qualifying play for next year's Asian Cup soccer tournament.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Israel welcomes Indonesia's call for better relations
Israel welcomes Indonesia's call for better relations JERUSALEM (AP): Israel welcomed on Friday an announcement by Indonesia's new government that it plans to improve its relations with the Jewish state.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Tenganan community preserves age-old traditions
Tenganan community preserves age-old traditionsText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno TENGANAN VILLAGE, Karangasem, East Bali (JP): A state within a state. This is a true picture of the traditional village Tenganan Pageringsingan in Karangasem regency, East Bali.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
'Jatilan' performers cast their spell
'Jatilan' performers cast their spellBy Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): Jatilan, as it is called in Central Java, is a traditional art performance in which men dance themselves into a trance on a horse made of plaited bamboo.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Yogyakarta's courtiers dedicate lives to serving sultans
Yogyakarta's courtiers dedicate lives to serving sultansBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Old men in traditional Javanese outfits, complete with blangkon (headdress) and carrying a kris on their back were observed hurriedly entering the gate of the keraton (palace).It was almost 8 a.m.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Does size matter to men -- and women?
Does size matter to men -- and women? JAKARTA (JP): It is not a subject for polite conversation, being too delicate an issue to be talked about openly except with a heavy dose of showy ribbing.The last taboo? Perhaps not, but the issue of penis size -- and how they measure up to their peers -- is a...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Balinese reach out to E. Timorese refugees
Balinese reach out to E. Timorese refugeesBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The flamboyant sociologist, Putu Suasta, and dozens of volunteers, artists, scholars and students sit on the floor packing bags of instant noodles, rice, sugar and other staple foods in a stuffy warehouse in Sanur...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Australian city cleans up from the crisis in E. Timor
Australian city cleans up from the crisis in E. TimorBy Kurt Schork DARWIN, Australia (Reuters): War is hell. But the peace that follows can be damned profitable.Just ask the northern Australian port of Darwin -- current jumping-off point for the U.N. intervention force in East Timor.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
'Feng shui' and the President's health
'Feng shui' and the President's healthBy Dr. Mauro Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): The aim of feng shui is to live in balance and harmony with nature. The result of such practices should be health, wealth and happiness. As most of us know, President Abdurrahman Wahid has not been in perfect health.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Series 2:30 Children's Song 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Megawati deplores personality cults, assesses riots damages
Megawati deplores personality cults, assesses riots damages DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Personality cults must be avoided as they derive from excessive fanaticism, which could be abused by irresponsible groups, said Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Chicken egg shells take on new life
Chicken egg shells take on new lifeBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): The protracted economic crisis has given birth to an art form which requires a high level of meticulousness -- the art of decorating with eggshells.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Burning Down
Burning DownBy Sunaryono Basuki Ks The sky was clear but people of the whole village were fearful. It was clear to them that the Dutch colonial soldiers would soon arrive and the villagers did not know what would become of them.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Drug dealers 'should be sentenced to death'
Drug dealers 'should be sentenced to death' JAKARTA (JP): In a fresh campaign against increasing drug trafficking in the city, Governor Sutiyoso aired on Friday the importance of implementing the death penalty for drug dealers.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 29, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,865.00 6,935.00Australian dollar 1 4,424.49 4,473.08Austrian schilling 1 525.09 530.70Belgian franc 1 179.11 181.03Brunei dollar 1 4,112.75 4,157.18Canadian dollar 1 4,656.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Book says Habibie close to declaring war
Book says Habibie close to declaring war JAKARTA (JP): Former president B.J. Habibie came close to declaring war against Australia over East Timor, according to a recently released book.In his biography, launched on Thursday night, former coordinating minister for political affairs and security Gen.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Willis' supernatural flick stays on top
Willis' supernatural flick stays on top JAKARTA (JP): A kid psychic may have the sixth sense, but it's Bruce Willis' supernatural flick that has gained its sixth straight week on top. Now it's ready to make way for another ghost story, opening next week.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
The horrors of East Timor's decolonization
The horrors of East Timor's decolonizationBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): What else can one call today's Indonesian policies on East Timor but a process of decolonization?The eastern half of the Timor island was invaded in 1975 by Indonesia and annexed in l976 by a People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999Cultural Events* Labuhan Alit Keraton Yogyakarta at Pemancingan, Bantul, 8 a.m., Nov. 9.* Labuhan at Kinahrejo, Cangkringan (Mt. Merapi), Sleman, 8 a.m., Nov. 10.Exhibitions* Photo Exhibition: The Netherlands and Its People at Karta Pustaka, Jl.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Malaysia's Anwar rejects ex-banker's accusations
Malaysia's Anwar rejects ex-banker's accusations KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's jailed former finance minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and others accused of improprieties by an ex-central banker denied the accusations on Friday as the government launched an inquiry.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Yulong to buy Nissan's unit
Yulong to buy Nissan's unit TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan's Yulong Motor, breaking into the ASEAN market, plans to buy 75 per cent of Nissan Motor Philippines Inc (NMPI) for US$31 million, Yulong announced Friday.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
City administration shuts 16 gambling dens
City administration shuts 16 gambling dens JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has in the past two days closed 16 amusement centers, which had allegedly been used as gambling dens, Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Two new bylaws on taxes implemented
Two new bylaws on taxes implemented JAKARTA (JP): The city administration enacted on Thursday two bylaws on entertainment tax and hotel and restaurant tax, which were postponed last year due to the economic crisis, an official said.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Usaha Tegas, STT tie up
Usaha Tegas, STT tie up KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia's Usaha Tegas Group said Friday its affiliate has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte. Ltd. to develop and establish a regional broadband communications and multimedia network infrastructure.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Golf makes an increasing swing in ancient Yogyakarta
Golf makes an increasing swing in ancient YogyakartaBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): It was a nice day with lots of sunshine. A woman held a golf stick tightly in her hands as she concentrated on it to hit the ball in the right direction.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Foreign fund managers warm toward Indonesian Cabinet
Foreign fund managers warm toward Indonesian Cabinet SINGAPORE (Reuters): Foreign fund managers are giving a cautious thumbs up to Indonesia as its new reform-minded cabinet takes up the challenge of getting the country's battered economy back into shape.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
RI-Australia friendship
RI-Australia friendship Due to recent events in East Timor, I wish to write to assure you of the Australian Council of Trade Unions' (ACTU's) continuing feelings of friendship toward the workers and people of Indonesia.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
SCB sees Bank Bali confidence return
SCB sees Bank Bali confidence return BANGKOK (Dow Jones): The group chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank PCL (SCB) said Friday that Indonesian public confidence in Bank Bali has returned despite a major political scandal involving the bank.The U.K.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Crime rate jumps during MPR
Crime rate jumps during MPR JAKARTA (JP): The crime rate during the recent General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) increased 1.7 percent from the rate recorded two and a half weeks before its commencement, the chief of the city police's center of operations and control said.Col.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
President puts aside protocol to meet protesters
President puts aside protocol to meet protesters JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri shrugged off security protocol to meet hundreds of people who staged a protest across the street from Merdeka Palace on Friday.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Comprehensive settling of KKN
Comprehensive settling of KKNFrom Rakyat MerdekaWe, who belong to the Alumni Communication Forum of the Catholic Students Association of the Republic of Indonesia, state that along with the rest of the Indonesian people we congratulate KH Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Soekarnoputri on their...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
TNI members set to leave E. Timor within 48 hours
TNI members set to leave E. Timor within 48 hoursBy Budiman Moerdijat and Lourenco Vicente Martins DILI, East Timor (JP): The last 1,000 personnel of Indonesian Military (TNI) in East Timor are expected to be withdrawn within the next 48 hours, the spokesman for the International Force for East...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Bus burned as violence mars students protest
Bus burned as violence mars students protest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): A group of students set a state public bus alight here on Friday as two weeks of demonstrations demanding an independent state heated up.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
UGM gets tractors from Texmaco
UGM gets tractors from Texmaco YOGYAKARTA: Tractor manufacturer PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering donated 10 tractors to Gadjah Mada University (UGM) on Thursday.Company president Marimutu Sinivasan handed over the tractors to university rector Ichlasul Amal in a brief ceremony at the university's...