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28 articles.
Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Greater artistic freedom in new opera house sought

Greater artistic freedom in new opera house soughtBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): You don't have to go to Broadway to enjoy intriguing theater. Welcome to Teater Tanah Airku, Indonesia's opera house.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Protests: What will happen next?

Protests: What will happen next? Student protests have occurred almost daily for the past two months. The Jakarta Post reporters Ahmad Junaidi, Arief Suhardiman, Ati Nurbaiti, Benget Simbolon, Emmy Fitri, Kornelius Purba, Riyadi, Efendy Naibaho, Arifuddin Saeni, Ainur R.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Fathers' battle diapers in unusual competition

Fathers' battle diapers in unusual competition JAKARTA (JP): An unusual scene was witnessed here yesterday. Fathers struggling to put a diaper on their babies."The diaper ripped," said Enro, the father of 4-month-old Rinco. He admitted that yesterday was his first time at diapering.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Guess What? Miranda Goeltom

Guess What? Miranda Goeltom Central bank director Miranda Goeltom confesses to not exactly being the role model she intended to be to her children."I am not exactly proud of myself... sometimes I consider myself not a good parent for not spending the needed time with my children," she said.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Social criticism in literary works

Social criticism in literary worksBy Sunaryono Basuki Ks JAKARTA (JP): In a culture where criticism is considered unhealthy, people on the receiving end frequently interpret judgements unproportionally and tend to find motives behind them.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/'Anoman Opera' on stage now

'Anoman Opera' on stage now JAKARTA (JP): For any fine opera house production, it usually takes months and even years for conductors, directors, the cast and technicians to adjust to the facilities in a hall and to utilize it to its full potential.Not so for Anoman Opera.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Teachers of next generation ponder the day's catch

Teachers of next generation ponder the day's catchBy Ida Indhawati Khouw May 2, yesterday, is National Education Day. With the republic almost 53 years old, development of national education still lags behind that of the economy.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Beach masseuse offers treatment with prayer in Thailand

Beach masseuse offers treatment with prayer in ThailandBy Christiani S. Tumelap PHUKET, Thailand (JP): Every day is beautiful at Phuket's Patong Beach. The scenery is magnificent, the food is delicious and the sun shines so brightly that sunbathers have no trouble getting a perfect tan.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Students lack curiosity in classrooms

Students lack curiosity in classrooms JAKARTA (JP): As a university lecturer, one quality I absolutely want to see in my students is a healthy dose of curiosity. Unfortunately, this is real life we're talking about, where you don't always get what you want.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Complementary food

Complementary food We are highly appreciative of the coverage that you provide to issues regarding women and children, and wish to thank you for providing front page pictorial coverage of the launch of the Complementary Food Initiative which is being undertaken by the government of Indonesia with ...
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Who's who behind the demonstrations

Who's who behind the demonstrations JAKARTA (JP): The past few months have witnessed the rise of a new crop of student leaders. Below are the views of just a few of them from universities and colleges in Medan, Ujungpandang, Surabaya, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung and Greater Jakarta.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Students clash with security personnel

Students clash with security personnel JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of people were injured yesterday when security personnel clashed with thousands of students in several cities staging rallies critical of the government's warning to those demanding political reform.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Smile

Smile A smile is an entrance through heaven's door,rainbow and tango to welcome you to another worlda world of joy and bliss Smile when your soul is in painPain is no longer powerful when you draw a smile on your face A smile is the weapon against sadnessIt is medication prescribed to cure ...
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Soeharto welcomes thoughts on political reforms

Soeharto welcomes thoughts on political reforms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that he was not opposed to any political reform, and called on the nation to give their thoughts on the subject now.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Student protesters not embracing redicalism, say observers

Student protesters not embracing redicalism, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Reports of violence, the large numbers attending almost daily demonstrations and demands like "total reform" have raised questions about whether students have really become radical.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Screaming movies 'Firestorm', 'Money Talks' hit town

Screaming movies 'Firestorm', 'Money Talks' hit town JAKARTA (JP): A couple of movies worth the wait have recently hit the city's cinemas. Below is a synopsis of both.Firestorm. Cast: Howie Long, Suzy Amis, William Forsythe and Scott Glenn. Director: Deam Semler.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/IKJ students stage artistic demonstration

IKJ students stage artistic demonstration JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian students want to be heard. They want to voice their opinions on the economic crisis. Demonstrations all over the country confirm this, but some academies are dealing with these activities in a different way.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Crisis a blow to Lampung students

Crisis a blow to Lampung students BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung (JP): A lot of elementary and high school students in this southern Sumatra province will soon have to drop out of school because of critical economic situations faced by their parents.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Violence mars demos in Jakarta, Medan

Violence mars demos in Jakarta, Medan JAKARTA (JP): Violence marred student demonstrations here and in the North Sumatra capital of Medan yesterday, leaving dozens of students injured and public property and some vehicles damaged.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Deer slaughter continues in Aceh

Deer slaughter continues in AcehBy Syahruddin Hamzah BANDA ACEH (Antara): Poachers are setting fires to hunt and kill the Timor deer (Cervus timorensis), a protected species, in Cut Nyak Dhien forest park in Mount Seulawah and the Jantho nature reserve in West Aceh.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Redefining teacher, parent roles in childhood schooling

Redefining teacher, parent roles in childhood schooling Sekolah: Mengajar atau Mendidik? (Schools: Instruction or Education?); By J.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/The Drafting Table

The Drafting TableBy Titis Basino When I first got married, my husband and I lived in a small house. Our house was so small that it took less than an hour to clean. There were only two rooms.In the back was a garden where together we'd count the new plants as they sprung up.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Guess What? Debra yatim

Guess What? Debra yatim Belt-tightening and environmental awareness should start young and begin in the home.Radio presenter and public relations figure Debra Yatim is educating her daughter Zulaika to conserve paper.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Exploring the history of Indonesian student movements

Exploring the history of Indonesian student movements JAKARTA (JP): When students began to rally in increasing numbers this year, people wondered if they were seeing a repetition of protests in the 1960s.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Variety Show: Widya Wahana 10:00 ...
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/People extend their support for students' demands for reform

People extend their support for students' demands for reform JAKARTA (JP): Students have constantly claimed their protests speak for the people.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/RI media greet press freedom day with concern

RI media greet press freedom day with concern JAKARTA (JP): Repression and minimal respect for the journalism profession are among the causes of concern for the Indonesian media as it greets World Press Freedom Day today, according to an observer.
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Sun, 03 May 1998

JP/Street singers make up song along the road

Street singers make up song along the road JAKARTA (JP): There are scores of undocumented songs sang by street minstrels. Some of the tunes may be familiar, verses of daily urban scenes may hark to the likes of popular singers Franky Sihalatua and Iwan Fals.
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