Chinese New Year offers spirit of renewal of lifeBy Myra Sidharta. JAKARTA (JP): Chinese New Year is a festival celebrated to herald the arrival of the spring. Weeks before, the Chinese have prepared themselves for this very important event.

More ...

---

After Europe and the U.S., 'Kaiser Karl' eyes AsiaBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Haute Couture shows in Paris ended last week with the world's fashion capital buzzing about the rejuvenation of their biggest fashion houses.

More ...

---

Earthquake jolts Bali JAKARTA (JP): A pre-dawn earthquake registering 5.0 on the Richter scale shook Indonesia's holiday island of Bali yesterday, but no damages nor casualties were reported.

More ...

---

Visitors come to Ampel for devotional visit and shopping SURABAYA (JP): If you are given a souvenir by a relative who has just returned from haj pilgrimage to Mecca, do not immediately assume it is from Saudi Arabia.

More ...

---

On slimming I read with interest the articles on slimming and diets (Jan. 19, 1997). Some very sensible points were discussed which should encourage people to be more careful with how they spend their money and look after their bodies.

More ...

---

What does the year of the Ox hold in store for you? The Year of the Ox favors the industrious and those who are prepared to make the effort. What you put into the year, you will get out. Sow much, reap much; sow little, reap little. -- Chinese proverb JAKARTA (JP): Astrology.

More ...

---

Amnesia and Geena Davis team up for mediocre resultsBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time, there was a movie director named Renny Harlin who had an idea about how the concept of female empowerment should be translated onto the silver screen.

More ...

---

Preparations underway to facilitate Idul Fitri travelers JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri is still seven days away, but the annual exodus has already begun.Jakarta's bus terminals and railway stations were already jammed yesterday.

More ...

---

Dengue fever kills 24 JAKARTA (JP): Doctors have been ordered to delay their holidays in Sumenep, a regency in Madura, East Java, after a dengue fever claimed a death toll of 24.

More ...

---

Busang gold mines Nearly all layers of Indonesian society are discussing the plans for the exploitation of the Busang gold mines in Kalimantan by foreign companies such as Bre-X and Barrick in partnership with the national private sector.

More ...

---

Secrets in the ancient art of Chinese paper makingDear friends,Paper was invented by Tsai Lun of the late Han dynasty (first century). In general, Chinese paper can be divided into two major categories: raw (untreated) and mature.The former is soft and very absorbent, somewhat like blotting paper.

More ...

---

The Wife of The City PlannerBy Sirikit Syah Lestari was elegantly dressed: She wore a modified Madurese sarong and a peach silk blouse with a pearl necklace and earings. She was ready for an appearance."So you've decided to attend the exhibition without consulting me," her husband said.

More ...

---

Trains derailed in Java JAKARTA (JP): Two passenger trains were derailed in different places on Friday, but claimed no fatalities.A morning train run off the track in Purwakarta, West Java, just 200 meters before it finished its journey from Garut, also in West Java.

More ...

---

Thirty years on, Bimbo remains famous JAKARTA (JP): Sunday night at the Fashion Cafe. Neatly dressed men and women were dining, drinking, chatting and listening to music. It was crowded as usual, but something different was in the air that weekend.

More ...

---

Millions gear up for joyous Idul Fitri Moslems all over the world will celebrate Idul Fitri, the post-fasting holidays, next week. In Indonesia, the Moslem holidays will be observed Sunday and Monday.

More ...

---

Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:20 p.m.MondayImsak 4:26 a.m.Subuh 4:36 a.m.

More ...

---

Toilet business in the flush of tight competition One might not take a shower for two or three days -- or even a week -- but who can stay away from toilets for that long? The importance of toilets has inspired people to turn them into a profitable business. The Jakarta Post reporter K.

More ...

---

Jakartans are discovering Bogor's meritsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It's been quite a long time since I visited Bogor, West Java. I mean really went there and stayed for a bit longer than flying visits, each lasting only a few hours.

More ...

---

ANZA: A steadily growing expat women's associationBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): When Nicole Taggart and her husband left Australia for Indonesia two years ago, she also left behind her friends and career.

More ...

---

Tips for Idul Fitri holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): Traveling by car during the Idul Fitri Holidays requires careful preparation.Several tips are offered for those who plan to tackle the roads in their cars.

More ...

---

Education station 'TPI' strives to overcome obstaclesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV and turn to educational station Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), and you will most likely see dangdut (Malay style music) programs or Indian films.

More ...

---

Guess What? Dibyo Widodo A policeman's job has much to do with criminal cases, but that night National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo tried hard to steer clear of them.

More ...

---

In search of a public toilet JAKARTA (JP): Rubiyah's face turned red. She looked out of the window of the public bus but couldn't see what she needed on the streets. Her whole body began to sweat. The 16-year-old wanted to relieve herself but couldn't find a toilet.

More ...

---

Jakartans jostle in annual festival shopping traditionBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Why are people willing to waste their time and energy just to go shopping for things with which to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will only last two days?It's a question that is not easy to answer.

More ...

---

Boston's bill on RI BOSTON, Massachusetts (UPI): Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a selective purchasing bill to deny contracts to firms doing business in Indonesia, the Boston Globe said Friday.

More ...

---

Taking precautions with promotions JAKARTA (JP): When Andri (not his real name) was invited to lunch by some executives of a large multinational firm, he was happy. 'Hopefully, a business deal will be the result', he thought.

More ...

---

Abortion should be legal, rare and safeBy Hillary Rodham Clinton I first heard about a small explosion near the Planned Parenthood headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C.

More ...

---

Golkar's 'people market' JAKARTA (JP): A bazaar that promises to sell goods at unbeatable prices will be opened at Senayan's huge east parking lot beginning today, courtesy of Golkar."Given that this is for the people, prices of the commodities will also be affordable to the people.

More ...

---

Food values We erroneously printed a table on Nutritive Food Values in the Sunday edition, Jan. 19, 1997. Bellow is the correct one.We apologize for the error.

More ...

---

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 ...

More ...

---