'The Spy Who Shagged Me,' groovy but not the originalBy Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): Brace yourself for another psychedelic escapade
featuring that celebrated British spy who makes bad teeth a
fashion statement. More ...
Restrained expressions follow result announcement DILI, East Timor (JP): Cries of "Viva!" greeted the
announcement of the results of the Aug. 30 ballot here on
Saturday morning, while tears were shed for the thousands of
relatives who did not live to see the day. More ...
Bumiputera: Comfortable guarantee for secure future Bumiputera 1912 Mutual Life Insurance Company was established
in 1912 and has, today, over Rp 4.2 billion in assets and close
to 5.7 million policyholders. More ...
Geriatric health care needs funding as private clinic opensBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): Geriatric patients require very specialized
health care. More ...
Indonesian artworks on display to the worldBy Steve Rhodes. BRISBANE (JP): At precisely 9 p.m. on the ninth day of the
ninth month, in the year 1999, 99 tiny boats, all bearing intense
blue flames, will drift down the Brisbane River and arrive at
Queensland's magnificent riverside Art Gallery. More ...
Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success Businesses and individuals alike carry risks. The recent
changes in Indonesia's corporate landscape are a prominent
example. Businesses of all sizes are seeking to share their
risks. More ...
Aceh AcehTake me in your armsAllow me a glimpse of your soulLet me adjust my flow to your rhythmyour heartyour spiritAllow me to be embraced by your gloryyour dazzling historyLet me nestle down and drink in my legacyand help relieve your hurtAllow me to find ways to numb the painand allieviate ... More ...
Irianese tribe learns farming, cattle breeding methodsBy Neles Tebay MOANEMANI, Irian Jaya (JP): Since the 1963 integration of
Irian Jaya until now, the local government has said it has been
difficult to help develop a better way of life for the Irianese
who live in isolated places, especially ... More ...
East Timorese say `no' JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese have overwhelmingly voted against
integration with Indonesia, paving the way for an end to the 24-
years of violent annexation of the former Portuguese colony. More ...
Guess What? The 1995 World Champion Hariyanto Arbi plans to marry long-
time girlfriend Wiwiek Wiral in February 2000. Although
Hariyanto, nicknamed Hari, declined to mention the date of the
wedding reception, he named Hotel Mulia Senayan as the venue. More ...
Nun cultivates traditional medicinesBy Yacob Herin MAUMERE, Flores (JP): Traditional medicinal plants in
Indonesia have helped to a great extent the poor people who
cannot afford to pay for medicine produced by pharmaceutical
works. More ...
SOS Children's Village a lifeline in BandungBy Oliver Crowder BANDUNG (JP): Once a month for a little over a year, Anders'
parents in Sweden have sent 150 kroner (about US$18) to a young
girl living near Bandung, West Java. More ...
Habibie calls on the nation to accept E. Timor results JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged the nation on
Saturday to accept the result of the ballot in East Timor with
sincerity and perseverance. More ...
Srihadi's sketches of 'struggle' from historyBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): After being buried for about 50 years, the
sketches of "struggle" by Srihadi Sudarsono are now on display at
the Utan Kayu Lontar Gallery in East Jakarta until Sept. 27. More ...
A Woman of AllBy Satmoko Budi Santosa Yen always tells friends and acquaintances that she is not
married, a declaration which must leave Gaharu feeling uneasy. More ...
A feast of national dances ready to be served upBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): The national crisis and turmoil have pushed art
events to the periphery. An example is the biannual Indonesian
Dance Festival, which has experienced disruptions in recent
years. More ...
Farming skills a tool against malnutrition MOANEMANI, Irian Jaya (JP): The Mee people inhabit 10
districts in the central highlands of Irian Jaya. More ...
Xanana calls for int'l troops JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese proindependence leader Jose
Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao called on Saturday for an immediate
international military intervention in his homeland to prevent
bloodshed."We foresee chaos. We foresee a new genocide in East Timor. More ...
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in 1912 and has, today, over Rp 4.2 billion in assets and close
to 5.7 million policyholders. More ...
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Charting political parties in a new era API, Almanak Parpol Indonesia, Pemilu 1999 (Almanac of Indonesian
Political Parties, 1999 Elections); Coordinator: Julia I. Suryakusuma;
Published by API, Jakarta , 1999; 729 pp; Rp 50,000. More ...
Lifter Charlie dies of heart failure at 59 JAKARTA (JP): Former national lifter and coach Charlie
Depthios died on Saturday from a stroke.Charlie suffered the stroke last year and died at Jambi
hospital at the age of 59.Charlie is survived by his wife and eight children. More ...
Margie Segers back with 'blues' planBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): A high-ceiling mall -- part of the Lippo
Supermall in Lippo Karawaci, West Java, which survived the 1998
May riots -- might not be a perfect venue for a jazz performance. More ...
Bali offers more attractions for touristsBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Clean beaches, beautiful views, grand
hotels, warm smiles, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivals
are all characteristics of a holiday in Bali. More ...
Do I deserve a medal? Unfortunately for me, this is not an athletic tournament
otherwise somebody would have nominated me a medal. From Aug. 21,
1998 until Aug. More ...
'Jamu' products withdrawn from the marketBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): With the soaring prices of both generic and
patented drugs, more people are turning to jamu, or traditional
medicine as an alternative. More ...
Children flock to see dolphins perform at Ancol parkBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Ucok and Bento dance to the strong beat of house
music. Surrounding the dancers are children who clap their hands
or stand on their seats, also dancing on their own. More ...
Made Wahyuni denies accusation of using drug JAKARTA (JP): National pencak silat (martial art) athlete Ni
Made Wahyuni denied accusations that she used banned substances
which caused her to fail a drug test conducted by Brunei
Darussalam, the 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizer. More ...
IBF told to think of all nations' concerns DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Officials of the Badminton Association of
Indonesia (PBSI) and the Badminton Association of Denmark (DBF)
have urged the sport's leading Asian countries not to smother the
concerns of other nations. More ...
Presenter Becky, a woman with a simple wish JAKARTA (JP): Her familiar face frequently appears on
television screens hosting popular TV shows or starring in
numerous television series. But Ruth Ludwina Rebecca Tumewu, or
Becky Tumewu as she is popularly known, still has a dream to
pursue. More ...
Gold still glitters for public amid unstable pricesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Dinda Arifin can now breathe easily. Her wedding
day went as planned and she got everything that she wanted,
including a flashy ring that now proudly decorates her finger. More ...
Sarong back in swing of things in fashionBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The sarong is no longer just a garment of
villagers or something casual to wear only in the home. Local
designers have recently been focusing on the sarong again in
their collections. More ...
Indonesia books four badminton final berths DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Mixed doubles top-seeded Michael Sogaard
and Rikke Olsen of Denmark were upset in the semifinals of the
US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open and had to bow out to Indonesia's
second best pair Bambang Suprianto and Zelin Resiana 15-13, ... More ...
Guess What? Chairman of the All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) Agum
Gumelar has his own way of satirizing sports journalists in a
soliloquy. More ...
Club undecided on Hariyanto's plan JAKARTA (JP): The Djarum Kudus badminton club in Kudus,
Central Java, has dithered over whether to allow Hariyanto Arbi,
a member of the club, to switch allegiance from Indonesia to
Singapore after he finishes competing in the Indonesian Open in
Denpasar, Bali. More ...
Motorized pedicabs still chug out a living in MedanBy Junardi Harahap MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Simply built and not much to look
at, motorized pedicabs still fill an important role in the
transportation needs of residents of Medan. More ...