Hanura respond to present conditions in his worksBy Aendra H. Medita BANDUNG (JP): Princess Diana and Che Guevara, two public figures whose great influence in the world have made them persist in our memory. And then there is Hanura Hosea, an artist from Yogyakarta.

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Japan, S. Korea top Games climbing PHUKET, Thailand (JP): Japanese and South Korean athletes confirmed their domination in the wall climbing difficulty event at the Asian X Games yesterday when they swept the top three places in the men's event.

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Dancer Kompiang's great love is teachingBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): I Gusti Kompiang Raka is one of the country's foremost choreographers and musicians. But nothing makes him happier than passing on his skills to the next generation.

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Trip to Pangandaran an attraction in itselfBy Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Pangandaran coast in the Ciamis regency, West Java, is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists.

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Middle class still clinging on to lifestyle: Sociologist JAKARTA (JP): The crisis, it seems, has not yet had a telling effect on middle class lifestyles. Social habits develop gradually and do not change abruptly.

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Islamic state not necessary, say scholars Tidak Ada Negara Islam, Surat-Surat Politik Nurcholish Madjid - Mohamad Roem (There is no Islamic state, Political Letters between Nurcholish Madjid and Mohamad Roem); Editor: Agus Edi Sasono; Djambatan, Jakarta 1997; xxvii + 123 pages; Rp 10,000 ...

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Local yuppies bid sad goodbye to free spending waysBy Reiner Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): In its destructive wake, the monetary crisis has also ripped asunder the material lifestyles of many young urban professionals here.

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People go all-out to survive crisisBy Aloysius Unditu and Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The catchword sprinkled through most conversations today is 'krismon', which is short for 'krisis moneter' (monetary crisis).

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Diaspora talks upset Timorese JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese pro-integration leaders warned yesterday that a meeting of exiled East Timorese in Portugal could endanger the future of a UN-sponsored forum to bridge the opposing camps in the integration debate.

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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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Middle class deals with crisis fallout The boom days of economic development this decade supported a growing middle class boasting fat paychecks and ample disposable income. Conspicuous consumption was their byword for living before the sobering realities of the economic crisis hit home.

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Agus' art portrays freedom, hope YOGYAKARTA (JP): Rays of lights and flames accompany tortured- looking images, one in the middle of a cross-shaped structure.

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Coaches split over readinnes JAKARTA (JP): Badminton coaches were split yesterday over the Indonesian Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams' readiness for the finals following the latest test matches Friday.

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Didik Nini Thowok's journey, from classical to modern dancesBy Helly Minarti YOGYAKARTA (JP): The commercialization of arts is now a hot topic following the creation of a new ministry dealing with arts, culture and tourism.

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Coral reefs face major threat from man, natureBy Illa Djamal JAKARTA (Antara): Armed with a crowbar, the middle-aged man pried up and down and dug up chunks of coral growing in the coastal waters off the small island.

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Mas River * In the beginning there was a small sign:"Don't throw litter in this river!" Later everything changedand environment protection officialsshook the hands of the mayorand the governorat a dinner partywhen their mouths were full of sauce and chilly.

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Guess What? Lulu Dewayanti Female models Lulu Dewayanti and Keke Suryokusumo Harun are the happy mothers to a five-month-old baby."It's a baby that I and Keke plan to keep and nurture for the rest of our lives," Lulu said while laughing.Lulu agreed that their five-month-old Look Models, Inc.

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Putty takes Master silver JAKARTA (JP): Putty Armein wrapped up Indonesia's remarkable run in the first Asian Student Bowling Championships with a silver medal in the girls' Master on Friday.

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New processors from Intel: The race goes onBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Christanto Suryadarma from Intel Indonesia has a story to tell. He called someone at an oil company in Jakarta, and when the telephone operator asked him his company, Pak Chris replied briefly, "I'm from Intel".

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HeihoBy Idrus Kartono was hard at work, bent over in a plausible imitation of a Japanese bow, his midriff pressing against the desk. He was an office clerk. His work was tedious. And his salary? It seemed that he would never get a raise.

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Taking a bite from jaunty Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Living in Jakarta can be great fun; but not for the faint-hearted or finicky. If you are the type who would sterilize a finger before putting it in your mouth, you are better off staying in Singapore.

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Guess What? Saadillah Mursjid When reporters recently invited new Minister/State Secretary Saadillah Mursjid to a lunch to welcome him to his new post, the minister wanted to make sure they had enough money to pay for it.

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Clashes, detentions mar protests JAKARTA (JP): Police briefly detained 40 student protesters here yesterday while four others in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, were slightly injured as clashes between students and security personnel continued in some parts of the country.

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