Archive: 30 September 2001
41 articles found
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
30+ single women face old bias
30+ single women face old bias By Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): A woman over 30 years of age with a good career, great salary and still single -- is it cool or scary to you? Some would say cool, as long as she heads down the aisle before passing 40. Others might roar "scaaary", and be just as likely to start questioning her sexual orientation. Being a single woman with a bright career at a foreign company and a fat pay check has not always been a rosy experience for Rosa Diah, 36.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angie in Bali final, Sanchez-Vicario exits unexpectedly
Angie in Bali final, Sanchez-Vicario exits unexpectedly NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Top seed Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario of Spain has been toppled on her way to the final of the US$170,000 Wismilak International tennis tournament here, while Indonesian teenager Angelique Widjaya set up a chance to win her first Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour title. Sanchez-Vicario was ousted by unheralded South African Joannette Kruger in Saturday's semifinal match.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
More Singaporeans
More Singaporeans visit online banking SINGAPORE (DPA): Almost one in three Internet users in Singapore are banking online, but spending less time at these sites than previously, a NetValue survey showed. Banking websites in the city-state attracted 293,500 home Internet users in July, a 50 percent jump from the 195,000 registered in January, according to latest statistics from the French firm.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
A reporter's story of living the news
A reporter's story of living the news Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography; Peter Barnett; Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001; 410 pp JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Barnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S. It makes for interesting reading as he was one of Australia's longest-serving ABC foreign correspondents, with 13 years spent in Washington D.C.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sunday, September 30
Sunday, September 30 1. IRIAN (80cm) -- 48pts Futura Medium l/c 5cols 2lines (25x2) Irianese women targeted in campaign to curb HIV/AIDS 2. ASTHMA (52cm) -- 36pts Clarendon l/c 4cols 2lines (24x2) Early diagnosis and proper treatment to curb asthma 3. MUSCLE (115cm) -- 36pts Clarendon l/c 5cols 1line (30x1) Steroid a new trend in the gym 4. MEDIC (44cm) -- 36pts Futura Medium l/c 4cols 2lines (24x2) Singapore to push major Chinese Medicine research 5.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore to push major Chinese Medicine research
Singapore to push major Chinese Medicine research By Ruth Youngblood SINGAPORE (DPA): The 34-year-old woman patiently waits for hours at a Chinese medical clinic after years of Western conception treatments failed to result in the baby she and her husband so desperately want. "I've been wanting to have a child for a long time," she said.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Domestic helpers: Maids to order?
Domestic helpers: Maids to order? Slavery was abolished years ago, but the plight of some housemaids today shows that inhumane attitudes never die. The recent self-immolation by a housemaid who endured ill-treatment from her employers in Jakarta has brought attention once again to the problem of domestic helpers denied their basic rights. The Jakarta Post reporters Ida Indawati Khouw and Maria Endah Hulupi take a look at the lives of domestic helpers.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 30, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 30, 2001 Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's Collections: Paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi No. 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Photo Canon Expressions 2001, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 33, South Jakarta (Phone: 7193731), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 30.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ismail tees up lead for Epson Cup final round
Ismail tees up lead for Epson Cup final round BOGOR, West Java (JP): Malaysian Rashid Ismail was the only player to score an under-par round on the penultimate day of the Rp 370 million (US$38,900) sixth JJGF Golf Championship titled the 2001 Epson Cup, taking the lead after a day that saw almost all players run into trouble at the treacherous Jagorawi Golf & Country Club's Old Course.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Kebaya' makes triumphant comeback
'Kebaya' makes triumphant comeback By Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): The kebaya (Javanese traditional long-sleeved blouse) has swung like a pendulum in and out of fashion tastes. It was put aside during the Dutch colonial era with the advent of Western influenced fashions, but enjoyed a resurgence following the declaration of independence in 1945.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Page 2 ArantxaSanchez It's not quite game, set and match for Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario. Page 3 Belleville Pleasures of Belleville, melting pot of Paris. Page 4 Clubs Highs and lows of Jakarta's thriving club scene. Page 5 HIV/AIDS. Irianese women targeted in campaign to curb HIV/AIDS. Page 7 Fashion 'Kebaya' makes triumphant comeback. Page 8 Music Ash, Padi concert satisfies long-suffering music fans. Page 11 Computer Keep your PDA in tune with new gizmos. Page 13
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irianese women targeted in HIV/AIDS campaign
Irianese women targeted in HIV/AIDS campaign By Simon Sinaga TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): In 1985, a missionary's prediction about the spread of HIV/AIDS, then an alien disease in Indonesia's far-flung province, caused people in Irian Jaya to shrink in fear. The missionary said that in the Baliem Valley at the highlands of Wamena, there would be many deaths and orphaned children once the deadly HIV virus infected people in that area.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Among active ancestors at Candi Sukuh in C. Java
Among active ancestors at Candi Sukuh in C. Java Text and photo by Simon Marcus Gower SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Sexual indiscretions are often the topic of tabloids and gossip but are not generally associated with places of worship. However, visit a particular ancient temple in Central Java and such thoughts may come to the forefront of your mind. Candi Sukuh has gained some notoriety for its tales concerning the more racy, scandalous aspects of life.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp ___________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Burnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Art Summit part of 'bigger process'
Art Summit part of 'bigger process' By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): As Henrietta Horn and the dancers from Folkwang Tanzstudio left the stage at Graha Bakti Budaya in Taman Ismail Marzuki on Thursday evening, the Third Art Summit Indonesia 2001 International Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts officially closed. For a month, art enthusiasts were treated to performances by world-class artists from 10 countries, including dancers, musicians and actors from Indonesia.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rock music programs leave different traces
Rock music programs leave different traces By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Since the beginning of this month, two television stations have been giving viewers a reason to shed their "I don't like Monday" attitude. Private stations RCTI and TPI are airing music programs that should help satisfy the musical appetites of youngsters, seniors and everyone with a youthful spirit.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fresh ideas always emerging for artist Sunaryo
Fresh ideas always emerging for artist Sunaryo Text and photo by Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): Tracking artist Sunaryo's long journey to success is an intriguing undertaking. Over the years, Sunaryo has invigorated Indonesia's art world, his rare creations confirming his standing as an artist of rare skills. His works depict the essential values of humans, and the prolific Sunaryo is indefatigable in unraveling the secrets of art.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________ Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp _______________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Barnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta roundup
Jakarta roundup From Kompas By virtue of its goal to make the capital city an orderly and disciplined place, the Jakarta administration must remedy all irregularities, including crime and the pedicabs that crisscross the streets and intersections of the city.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military offers help on demos
Military offers help on demos JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) offered on Saturday to help police deal with anti-U.S. demonstrations, while threats by radical groups to force Americans to leave the country have reportedly taken their toll on Jakarta hotels. "If the police ask for help, TNI is ready," TNI Chief Admiral Widodo AS said in Denpasar, Bali.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp ___________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Burnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Maid placement agencies seek middle ground in disputes
Maid placement agencies seek middle ground in disputes By Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Ensuring worker safety and welfare while on the job is part of the responsibilities of foundations that recruit and place domestic servants. Or so it should be. Some criticize the agencies for not doing enough to ensure that both their workers and the employees' rights are protected.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
AA a help for those battling the bottle
AA a help for those battling the bottle By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): You must have seen it in the movies. A group of people sit together in a room, either in a circle or in rows. Then somebody, let's say "Mark", stands up and says, "Hello, my name is Mark. I'm an alcoholic." And the rest of the group replies, "Hiiii Maaaark." "Mark" then shares why he became an alcoholic, how he got sober, and so on.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________ Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp _______________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Barnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Designer Adjie Notonegoro sticks to beautiful basics
Designer Adjie Notonegoro sticks to beautiful basics Text and photos by Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): The kebaya, a traditional long-sleeved Javanese blouse which symbolizes Indonesian woman's dress, has risen to the top of the fashion world in the hands of designers like Adjie Notonegoro. Adjie began his fashion business by designing and producing batik garments and kebaya from velvet or brocade in his parents' house in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, in 1982, after studying fashion in Paris.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________ Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp _______________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Barnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): Noted choreographer Gusmiati Suid passed away on Friday at 4:05 p.m. at Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta, after a long bout with diabetes. She was 59. She was buried on Saturday in Depok Public Cemetery. The chronic disease had caused complications to her lungs, kidney and heart. Gusmiati's oldest son, Yandi Yasin, better known as Boi G. Sakti, is also a noted choreographer.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Early diagnosis and proper treatment to curb asthma
Early diagnosis and proper treatment to curb asthma By Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Ellen suffered from coughing and breathing difficulties when she was 8 years old. She was taken to a doctor who prescribed cough medications. But they did not work and her suffering continued until her parents took her to another doctor, who diagnosed her as suffering from asthma. Thanks to proper early treatment, she could stop her asthma treatment when she became a teenage.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ash, Padi concert satisfies long-suffering music fans
Ash, Padi concert satisfies long-suffering music fans JAKARTA (JP): The concert by Irish teenage punk/pop band Ash and local rock group Padi last Monday meant more than just a musical performance for those in attendance. First, it has been a really long time since there has been an alternative music concert here. While Ash, in the middle of an Asian tour to promote their latest album, Free All Angels, was not the ideal choice for the event -- not really being alternative -- they were not bad.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news
An Australian reporter's tale of living the news _______________________________________________________________Foreign Correspondence -- A Journalist's Biography Peter Barnett Macmillan Publishers Australia 2001 410 pp ___________________________________________________________ JAKARTA (JP): Australian journalist Peter Burnett, now 70, recently published his biography, comprising tales from a life spent in Australia, Asia and the U.S.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Computing away from the desktop
Computing away from the desktop By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): In the 1970s, when personal computers began appearing (think Radio Shack's TRS-80, Commodore's PET or Apple II), no one would have thought that we would be able to compute anywhere, at any time. How could they have? Those were the days that were considered to be the real McCoy, when computers filled an entire room, from floor to ceiling.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Sports 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 5:00 Forestry 5:30 Children's Documentary Film 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Song and Dance 9:00 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Sports 12:00 a.m. Religious Teachings Program 2 5:30 p.m.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Game not over for Sanchez-Vicario at 30
Game not over for Sanchez-Vicario at 30 By I Wayan Juniartha and Bruce Emond NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): With her hair braided and decorated with small colorful plastic beads, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario entered the media room after a routine drubbing of Taiwan's Janet Lee at the Wismilak International tennis tournament here on Thursday. "I had it done on the beach near here," Sanchez-Vicario explained of her new hairstyle. "I thought it would take a long time for them to finish it, but -- boom! boom!
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Workers without an office, who cares?
Workers without an office, who cares? By Onno W. Purbo JAKARTA (JP): As civilization advances toward a knowledge- based society, old limitations and paradigms in space, time and bureaucracy could be diminished. Mobility and professionalism seem to be key characteristics of modern professionals.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
On the lighter side with author Seno Gumira
On the lighter side with author Seno Gumira By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): With shoulder-length hair, a moustache and beard, plus his dark, "terrorizing" writing style, author Seno Gumira Ajidarma gives the impression of a serious and introverted person. Well, maybe just dark. It turns out that he is laid-back, easygoing and unpretentious. He answers questions lightly, often ending his answers with a laugh.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Workers without an office, who cares? Onno W. Purbo JAKARTA (JP): There was a time when a person was respected by his/her physical appearance. Those who wore a suit and tie and went to their office in their Mercedes Benz were more respected than those dressed in a simple outfit or who had no office to go to. This was a paradigm which was common in our grandfather's days and, unfortunately, for some of our parents.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Working it out with helpers
Working it out with helpers JAKARTA (JP): The motivation was purely selfish. Being eight months pregnant when I found out I was having twins was a great sway to saying yes to my husband's question of whether he should take up a job offer in Jakarta in 1989. It was not like I had not been to this city before, I reasoned. We had already had three vacations here.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega receives degree, speaks out for justice
Mega receives degree, speaks out for justice TOKYO (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Saturday powerful nations imposing double standards on weaker countries was a betrayal of the norms of justice. Not mentioning any specific nations, the President emphasized that such unjust measures would only give rise to human suffering and the proliferation of human rights violations.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Welly does hit bit for a worthy cause
Welly does hit bit for a worthy cause By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Far from his Toronto home, Indonesian designer Welly Kurniawan's creations are getting a showing on catwalks from Russia to South Africa. He has been involved for the past 15 years with Fashion Cares, which raises funds for AIDS research by holding fashion shows around the world.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Keep your PDA in tune with new gizmos
Keep your PDA in tune with new gizmos By Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): More and more people are purchasing Personal Digital Assistants, or PDAs. These small, compact machines are today's version of the old Filofax schedule booklet system (remember them?). Not only can you put in your daily schedule or important phone numbers in these modern gadgets, some PDAs also allow you to play video and music files while browsing the Internet.
Sun, 30 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heavy penalties for drug dealers
Heavy penalties for drug dealers From Neraca The Klender housing compound in East Jakarta is widely known as a den of drug users and dealers. The police have frequently made drug arrests at this location. Unfortunately, it is an open secret that these suspects are usually not tried in a court of law but have, instead, been let free. As a housewife and mother, I am really disappointed by this matter and worried that my children will use drugs.