Grow_old@dignity.net.com JAKARTA (JP): When the death of Romo Mangun, the popular
priest who was also an architect, a novelist, and a
philanthropist, was aired on TV, I was shocked. I felt it was not
fair.He couldn't die just like that. More ...
Weigh benefits of timeshare offersBy Olivia Sitompul JAKARTA (JP): He was told he had won a seven-night
complimentary stay in a five-star international hotel. To collect
the prize, what he should do was to attend a half-an-hour
timeshare presentation session with no obligation to buy
anything. More ...
Retno Maruti keeps in step with changing timesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Theodora Retno Maruti is a gem on the Indonesian
dance stage."She is a rare 'dance creature' and a dedicated artist. She
is a virtuoso in Javanese classical dance," noted dance critic
Sal Murgiyanto. More ...
Photo show a glimpse into the Jakarta of yoreBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): For most people living in Jakarta before World
War II the name Gambir Market may evoke images of beautiful
buildings and fun. For business people it means business
promotion, such as happens in present day trade fairs. More ...
Is AIDS vaccine the best solution?By Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): A recent news report from Reuters in The Jakarta
Post (Test of AIDS vaccine in Thailand, Feb. 10) notes that
"Experts agree that, long term, a vaccine is the only answer to
HIV. More ...
What is right and wrong in 'Mencari Pelangi'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): It is easy to point out where Mencari Pelangi
(Looking for the Rainbow) goes wrong: confusing writing, uneven
directing, awkward acting. More ...
Making the best buy of a timeshare unit JAKARTA (JP): Tips on how to purchase and select the right
timeshare unit:* Make sure that the parties you will be tied up with in any
timeshare purchase agreement are legally registered as a local
company or PT and located in Indonesia. More ...
Indonesia's rich live in lap of luxury Para Superkaya Indonesia, Sebuah Dokumentasi Gaya Hidup
(Indonesia's Super Rich, a Documentation of Lifestyle); Veven Sp.
Wardana and Herry Barus; ISAI, 1998; ix + 119. More ...
UN to address problem of armed groups in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations is attempting to address the
problem of armed civilian groups heightening tension in troubled
East Timor, a UN official said on Saturday. More ...
Health insurance remains low priority JAKARTA (JP): With the skyrocketing prices of drugs and
hospitalization costs that people have to shoulder during the
economic crisis, health insurance is certainly basic.Unfortunately, only a lucky few are protected by health
insurance. More ...
SH Mintardja lives on in his martial arts novelsBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has lost one of its most popular
creators of historical martial art fiction, Singgih Hadi
Mintardja, who died of kidney failure at Bethesda Hospital on
Jan. 18.Born in Kalasan, east of Yogyakarta on Jan. More ...
Expatriates do their best to ward of crimeBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Only yesterday, upmarket residential areas like
Pondok Indah were considered a paradise to live in. Today, more
and more houses in this paradise are giving way to apartments. More ...
Shoot-on-sight order timely I feel sorry for Gen. Wiranto, our Armed Forces (ABRI)
commander. Whatever he does seems to be wrong in the eyes of the
public. More ...
Modern painting galleries mushrooming in Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Galleries exhibiting modern paintings
have mushroomed on the holiday island over the past three years. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
Blade 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Stepmom 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
An American Werewolf in Paris 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
There's Something About Mary 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Ronin ... More ...
Oka Sulaksana expected to snatch Olympics medal JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Yachting Association (Porlasi) is
setting a medal-winning target for the country's best windsurfer,
Oka Sulaksana, at the Sydney Olympics next year. More ...
Reactions go on over phone tap JAKARTA (JP): While the authenticity of a purported tapped
conversation between President B.J. Habibie and Attorney General
Andi M. More ...
RadianceBy Yusrizal KW When dusk gradually approaches, I don't know why a feeling of
restlessness overcomes me. Only when the call to sunset prayer is
over will I drink a glass of warm tea, taste some dates and break
my fast. But then strange thoughts form in my mind. More ...
Prabowo's explanation of troop deployment refuted JAKARTA (JP): A senior advisor of President B.J. Habibie
refuted Saturday a claim by former Army Strategic Reserves
Command (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. More ...
Poor people need proper MedicareBy Stevie Emilia and Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): You have just lost your job and have a health
problem which deprives you of the opportunity to look another job
that will ensure financial security. In the meantime your
expenses continue to add up. More ...
Soldiers face career choice JAKARTA (JP): Some 4,000 members of the Armed Forces,
currently employed in government jobs, must soon choose between
continuing their jobs as pensioned officers or returning to the
barracks.Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. More ...
Prambanan temple now glows in the darkBy Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): With the temple reflecting the golden light
of the full moon, all eyes were fixed on a wild flame on stage. More ...
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News
7:00 Morning Focus
7:15 Healthy and Fresh
7:00 Religious Teachings
7:30 Children's Program
8:00 Children's Program
8:30 Children's Program
9:30 Creative Program
10:00 Cooking Program
11:30 Talk Show
12:15 p.m. More ...
Guess What? Nadya Hutagalung For Nadya Hutagalung, it seems that love knows no boundary.
The Indonesian celebrity who lives in Singapore often spends her
days without her Korean stuntman husband, Jung Doo Hong."He is busy shooting his films in Korea. More ...
TV stations compete for live-to-air rightsBy Brillianto K. Jaya JAKARTA (JP): On Jan. 16 Indosiar aired a live broadcast of
the bout between Mike Tyson and South African challenger,
Francois Botha, held at MGM Hotel, Las Vegas, the United States. More ...
Please forgive them, oh God Our Lord,please forgive the personswho have slain their own brethrenfor they were not awarewho had provoked themand provided them with the weapons Our Lord,also please forgive the otherswho have committed arsonburning houses where we livedbecause they were not ... More ...
Obituary The former head of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board
(Bakin), Sutopo Yuwono, died of heart failure in a Singapore
hospital on Saturday. He was 71.One of his nephews, Yanto, told The Jakarta Post by phone that
Sutopo died at 6:50 p.m. More ...
Many Indonesians are not covered by health insuranceBy Rita Widiadana and Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Money may not buy health, but it goes a long way
toward ensuring lifelong medical care. More ...
Gus Dur: Soccer fanatic and lover classical musicBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid,
many agree, is unique and eccentric at the same time. More ...
A string of sectarian conflicts leave Ambon in ruin A string of sectarian conflicts has turned much of Ambon into
rubble and wrought untold misery on thousands of those who have
lost their loved ones and property. The Jakarta Post photographer
P.J. Leo visited the island from Feb. 3 through Feb. More ...
Columbus fails to portray real life in 'Stepmom' melodramaBy Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): She's a fashion photographer, she's trendy, hip,
she just moved in with her boyfriend and she has a cool name. More ...
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