Unstable prices of commodities In normal times, when there is no economic crisis, prices of
all commodities are relatively stable and wherever you go prices
are relatively the same.The present condition is a far cry from the above-said
condition, with prices of even basic commodities unstable. More ...
Panning for truth on the slag heap of tarnished gold BRE-X -- The Inside Story;
By Diane Francis;
Seal Books, McClelland-Bantam Inc, July 1998;
326 pp, S $15.90. More ...
Ray of hope for RI films: GarinBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Fears have been voiced that the dire economic
crisis will serve to speed the total collapse of the ailing
national film industry, but film director Garin Nugroho can see a
ray of hope ahead. More ...
Signs of hope for local film revival? The Indonesian film industry has been in the doldrums since
the late 1980s. Film production has constantly been low, and the
few films that have been made have attracted the attention of but
a few moviegoers. More ...
Swayze comes back after vanishing for three yearsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): After disappearing from the big screen for three
years, Patrick Swayze has looked to make a comeback as an 18-
wheeler truck driver in the action movie Black Dog. More ...
Shuttlers must 'be professionals' JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia deputy
chairman, Agus Wirahadikusumah, has urged players to behave
professionally in their daily activities."As professional shuttlers, they must be disciplined in
training, dieting and resting. More ...
Supena paints homage to Bali's glorious pastBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Young, talented Balinese painter Made Supena
takes inspiration from his native culture to create his abstract
works.His solo exhibition at the Chedi Gallery, Ubud, featuring more
than 20 of Supena's abstracts opened on Aug. More ...
Silkworms spin employment for thousands in Central JavaBy Ahmad Solikhan and Abu Ibrahim YOGYAKARTA (JP): Under the blazing sun, five farmers harvested
Taztar curicula silkworm cocoons on their cashew nut farm in
Ngadirejo village, Wonogiri, Central Java. More ...
Illiteracy 'reflects backwardness' JAKARTA (JP): Illiteracy is a symbol of ignorance and poverty,
President B.J. Habibie said on Saturday in a speech to mark the
33rd International Illiteracy Day at Merdeka Palace. More ...
Bogel's PrincipleBy Sartono Kusumaningrat Moon beams peeped through the cracks between the rickety
wooden planks forming the walls of Bogel's house, while the
structure's corrugated iron roof reflected the silvery light
falling on it. More ...
Viagra sales boom despite being illegalBy Stevie Emilia and Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Although the government has yet to rule on
Viagra's legality here, some local businesspeople have been
making a lot of money from the drug without fear of possible
legal action against them. More ...
Filmmakers find cheap ways to produce films JAKARTA (JP): In this time of crisis when prices are
skyrocketing, filmmakers are finding economical ways to reduce
costs without sacrificing quality that can attract more sponsors
and advertisers. More ...
SpotlightPhoto A: MuseumHolli HollitzerHAPPY BIRTHDAY: Balinese painter Sutedja Neka (right) poses in
front of his Neka Museum in Ubud, Bali, with fellow painter I
Made Sumadiyasa. More ...
Local artist laments May calamity in esthetic languageBy Ipong Purnama Sidi BANDUNG (JP): In the language of esthetics, well-known fine
artist Sunaryo is bewitching art lovers with his works that
lament the May tragedy.The works scream their messages out loud without verbal or
written rhetoric. More ...
To those missing in a storm *) Since you mysteriously vanished
I have been trying to find you, my brother,
"Has the tempest which has been smashing our land
swept you into a secret jail?"
Since voices do not always make words, my brother
I ask my conscience about your disappearance
... More ...
Local films in Studio 21: Paupers in the Palace? JAKARTA (JP): The recent decision by the country's giant
cinema operator Studio 21 to open its well-furbished movie
theaters to local films is highly welcomed by many, especially
the film community and regular moviegoers. More ...
Team to decide on Viagra by NovemberBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has apparently lost
the battle against Viagra pill traders. More ...
Directors, producers keep conflict aflame JAKARTA (JP): Film distribution is the most delicate aspect of
the Indonesian movie business.Producers often have to bow to distributors' will to get their
movies distributed and screened so that they can recoup their
spending. More ...
'Krismon', 'Krismom' or 'supermom' JAKARTA (JP): "Today we are having chicken corn casserole
without the corn, French onion soup without the onion or there's
pizza without the melted cheese on top," announced a friend at
the dinner table. More ...
PSSI delays punishment for errant players JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) has
delayed announcing the punishment for Mursyid Effendi and Kuncoro
until Tuesday. More ...
Film week held in honor of ailing Teguh KaryaBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Over the past few years, Indonesia has lost many
of its best film directors, such as Sjumandjaja, Wim Umboh,
Arifin C. Noer, Nya Abbas Akub and Wahyu Sihombing. More ...
Habibie appoints loyal aide to head Bakin JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has promoted his loyal
advisor Lt. Gen. (ret.) Zaini Azhar Maulani to replace Moetojib
as head of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin), a
minister said on Friday. More ...
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 123
8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family
8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak
9:00 Music
9:30 Creative Program: ... More ...
Find Article by Date