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39 articles.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Classic Indonesian films receive rare showing

Classic Indonesian films receive rare showingBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): From its independence in 1945 until today, Indonesia has produced some 2,000 feature films.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Climbers short of funds, high on enthusiasm

Climbers short of funds, high on enthusiasmBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (JP): "There has been a disaster." Such was the news on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI), located in a quiet street in South Jakarta.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Lubis contributed new genre in decorative paintings

Lubis contributed new genre in decorative paintingsBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta is certainly no Paris, but both bustling cities share something in common: they are good places for artists to start on the path to fame.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Making ends meet in an East Jakarta slum

Making ends meet in an East Jakarta slumBy Des Price JAKARTA (JP): Cipinang Besar slum acts as a base in the capital for poor West Javanese families, with many subsidizing their low incomes from rice growing by scavenging in the city, where there is a plentiful supply of scrap materials.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Central Java approves 2004 PON bidding

Central Java approves 2004 PON bidding SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java House of Representatives finally backed up the provincial administration's bid to stage the 16th National Games (PON) in 2004.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Feeding our comfort quotient in modern Indonesian art

Feeding our comfort quotient in modern Indonesian artBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): When sekolah dasar (elementary school) was still called "sekolah rakyat" in the 1960s, drawing lessons were a boring subject for most pupils, even for those who were interested in art and showed talent in drawing.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Deep Blue Sea 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Inferno 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Haunting 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Thomas Crown Affair 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Faculty ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Pertina hopes RI boxers will qualify to Olympics

Pertina hopes RI boxers will qualify to Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Boxing Association (Pertina) deputy secretary-general, Didiet Soedijoto, said on Friday that national boxers would be able to qualify for the 2000 Olympics at a qualification match in Seoul from Dec. 17 to Jan. 25.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent

NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent KEDIRI, East Java (JP): The two top nominees to succeed Abdurrahman Wahid as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chief have both asserted that the organization will remain critical and independent of the government despite its outgoing leader's election as ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Nine skippers to compete in Malaysia Challenge

Nine skippers to compete in Malaysia ChallengeBy Lukman Natanagara LANGKAWI, Malaysia (JP): Nine skippers will compete in the third US$75,000 Malaysia Challenge starting on Monday.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Flea markets jump in popularity

Flea markets jump in popularityBy Hernawan W SEMARANG (JP): Amidst the ongoing economic crisis, vendors of secondhand items, selling their wares at Klithik markets, the Javanese term for flea markets, in several areas of the Semarang municipality have survived and their numbers have increased.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Heaven must have sent Gus Dur

Heaven must have sent Gus Dur Many believers, and probably also nonbelievers, would like to hope or expect that after a period of 2,000 years of civilization -- if the birth of Jesus Christ is to serve as a starting point -- more saints will descend from heaven to renew their messages of peace on ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot

Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot JAKARTA (JP): Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) and Siliwangi are scheduled to challenge second division champion Dwidasa Mitra Guntur for a spot in the Kobatama national basketball league's main division next year. The relegation matches will take place from Dec.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Ananda to join F-3000 test

Ananda to join F-3000 test JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola will test to qualify for the International Formula 3000 in Barcelona next week. The 19-year-old driver left Indonesia on Friday evening.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseat

Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseatBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Like many entertainers known for their high humor quotient, Indra Safera keeps a subdued presence off stage.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Meditating On Quantum Physics

Meditating On Quantum PhysicsBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): "How do things appear to exist to us?" Thubten Chodron asks her audience while holding up a cracker. "Here is a cracker," she continues, "It appears to us to be a real cracker.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs

Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs YOGYAKARTA (JP): Parangdoc's steep, stained limestone walls rise up from a hill overlooking West Java's coast. Reaching up to 100 meters high in some places, they stretch in a more or less unbroken line for almost a kilometer.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collection

Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collectionBy Stevie Emilia ULUWATU, Bali (JP): Wearing sarongs with Indonesian traditional kebaya-inspired blouses when hanging around with friends may be greeted by fashion lovers with a frown.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/It's time for more civilians to carry out social work

It's time for more civilians to carry out social work The pros and cons of the liquidation of the Ministry of Social Affairs are still raging.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor

Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor JAKARTA (JP): Noted activist Wardah Hafidz seems to be everywhere, protesting alongside workers, the urban poor or pedicab drivers. But for the 47-year-old woman there is no such thing as giving up.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Kudus to host Aqua Master

Kudus to host Aqua Master KUDUS, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Badminton Association will stage the ninth Aqua Master interclub badminton championships in the Djarum Kudus badminton hall from Nov. 23 to Nov. 27 in Kudus, 100 km east of capital, Semarang.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese

Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese JAKARTA (JP): Visiting United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke in a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid on Saturday urged Indonesia to accelerate the repatriation of East Timorese refugees still camped in East ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the future

Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the futureBy MMI Ahyani TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): In the organizational mechanism of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Rois 'Am Syuriah (chairman of the Central Governing Board's law-making body), is a key position of no less significant than the position of ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/A letter to Marianne Silavic in Kosovo

A letter to Marianne Silavic in KosovoIn the turbulence of war I still could hear your lament but I don't think the generals have time to care about anything human Remember, war always turns a deaf ear to women's cries and robs men of their sensesAlas, my friend, in the prolonged pain never forget ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics

KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has requested the Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) for a total budget of Rp 5 billion (US$715,000) to finance the national contingent for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak'

President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defended on Saturday the city administration's decision to ban becak (pedicabs) from operating in the city due to humanitarian grounds.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Oguri's retrospective held at JIFFest

Oguri's retrospective held at JIFFestBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): It is fitting that the Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is set to honor Japanese film director Kohei Oguri by holding a retrospective of his work, because his films are regarded as masterpieces in contemporary cinema.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' show

U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' showBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The kelir, a long white screen with a colored border and banana tree trunks running along its base, will be there.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Chinese shuttlers dominate China Open

Chinese shuttlers dominate China Open JAKARTA (JP): Chinese shuttlers dominated the US$150,000 China Open before a home crowd to claim four titles in the finals on Saturday.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/'The White Banyan' preserves old stories

'The White Banyan' preserves old stories The White Banyan, Le Banian Blanc; Lahirnya Kembali Beringin Putih; Narrator: Elizabeth Prasetyo; Distributor: Basis Yogya; p. 247; Price: Rp 40,000 (soft cover); Rp 60,000 (hard cover).
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Guess What? Iwan Fals

Guess What? Iwan Fals Unlike other groups which usually perform on holidays or weekends, leading musician Iwan Fals' group only performs on Mondays and Thursdays."The group works on Mondays and Thursdays only.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Lirboyo, modernization of education

Lirboyo, modernization of educationBy Ainur Sophiaan KEDIRI, East Java (JP): About ninety years ago, in the fasting month of Ramadhan and in an Islamic boarding school in Bangkalan, on the island of Madura, a student fainted during class.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flight

Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flightBy E. Effendi BANDUNG, West Java (JP): We are now getting closer and closer to December, the month that is known as the holiday season, the month when people begin preparing their New Year's resolutions, and the month when you spend more money than ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talent

Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talentBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Like the double C monograms of Chanel or the capital F on every Fendi creation, Guruh Soekarnoputra puts a calligraphic ancient Javanese character for his name on all of his art works.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TV

Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TVBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A recent media report highlighted the importance of Latin telenovellas in Indonesian television programming. It is approaching prime time, reads a recent headline of Media Indonesia.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Guess What? Ira Koesno

Guess What? Ira Koesno Ira Koesno's throaty laughter rang out through the telephone. "You don't suppose I should hang around the bridge and wait until someone climbs up and jumps to his death, and make a film of the whole thing, do you?"The attractive and famous presenter of SCTV ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful Lembang

Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful LembangBy Gunjan Prasad BANDUNG, West Java (JP): One of the pleasures of traveling is the thrill of discovery: stumbling onto a destination that the guidebook failed to mention, walking into an unknown restaurant and having the meal of your life.
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Sun, 21 Nov 1999

JP/'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware

'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware JAKARTA (JP): In almost every major city it is taxis that rule the roads. Their drivers, bored by endless hours and years on the streets, feel secure in the knowledge that they have an inalienable right to dictate who goes where on city thoroughfares.
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