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Searching for all articles published on 1999-06-06 ...

32 articles.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/'New Day' celebration on Solor Island

'New Day' celebration on Solor IslandBy Yacob J. Herin LAMAOLE, Solor, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A "new day" sets in every year between July 16 and July 18 for the people in Lewotana Ole village, some 15 kilometers south of Rita Ebang, capital of West Solor district, East Flores regency, East Nusa ...

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Songs 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/New wave of Islamic intellectuals

New wave of Islamic intellectuals Islam dan Negara: Transformasi Pemikiran dan Praktik Politik Islam di Indonesia (Islam and the State: The Transformation of Islamic Thought and Political Practices in Indonesia); By Bahtiar Effendy; Yayasan Paramadina, Jakarta, October 1998; xvii and 374 pp; ...

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Carter praises lack of violence during campaign

Carter praises lack of violence during campaign JAKARTA (JP): Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter on Saturday hailed the lack of violence in the campaign for Indonesia's first democratic election in 44 years, and said he believed it would be fair and free.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Chivas 'Jackpot'

Chivas 'Jackpot' What is there to do after a hectic day at the office? The answer is: just come down to the KUDUS BAR or the LAGOON BAR at the Jakarta Hilton International and enjoy the CHIVAS PROMOTION through June 30, 1999.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Islamic parties seen to win polls

Islamic parties seen to win polls BOGOR, West Java: A.M. Saefuddin, a deputy chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), predicted on Saturday that an alliance of Islamic parties would win at the polls.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Menteng Pulo, a graveyard full of history

Menteng Pulo, a graveyard full of historyBy David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): It was November, 1983 and my first trip to Indonesia. Getting off the train in Surabaya and not knowing what to expect, I looked around for a taxi.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Buton readies 1,500 officers

Buton readies 1,500 officers BAUBAU, Southeast Sulawesi: The Buton regency has readied 1,500 police and army personnel to secure next week's elections in the archipelago.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Stone stars in 'conventional' 'Gloria' from Sidney Lumet

Stone stars in 'conventional' 'Gloria' from Sidney LumetBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Dog Day Afternoon. Network. Serpico. Murder on the Orient Express. The Verdict. These are some landmarks of 1970s and early 1980s American cinema.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Gloria 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Simply Irresistible 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Patch Adams 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Message In A Bottle 14:30 18:00 21:30 Habitat ...

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/The long, winding and stinking road to true democracy

The long, winding and stinking road to true democracy JAKARTA (JP): Since most Indonesians are still "young", the majority of the population in this fourth-largest nation on earth might not have any recollection whatsoever about the first, violent-free and truly democratic elections that ...

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Elections on schedule despite preparation snags

Elections on schedule despite preparation snags JAKARTA (JP): Reports of glitches in the logistics of poll preparations continued to stream in from various regions on Saturday, but the National Elections Committee (PPI) was confident the poll will take place as scheduled on Monday.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Balloting materials yet to reach Medan

Balloting materials yet to reach Medan MEDAN: Many polling places are yet to receive complete packages of balloting sheets, vote counting forms and indelible ink, a local official said Saturday.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Few political parties have ecology agenda

Few political parties have ecology agenda JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) is dismayed by the country's political parties lack of concern on environmental issues.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Works in style of famed painters find a niche

Works in style of famed painters find a nicheBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Do you want to buy cheap paintings in the style of Made Wianta, Nyoman Gunarsa, Han Snel or Basuki Abdullah? Go to certain art shops in Ubud and you will find them all.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/I miss that cigarette

I miss that cigarette Now it seems that everybody is against smoking, including my cardiologist. When I told him that I suffered from sharp pains in my chest, he said "That's because of your smoking... Can you stop?" I told him that I smoked only one or two, sometimes three cigarettes a day.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Most parties disobeyed rules: Poll watchdog

Most parties disobeyed rules: Poll watchdog JAKARTA (JP): The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) announced on Saturday almost all of the 48 political parties contesting the general election on Monday have violated various election rules.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Two Women

Two WomenBy Umadah I never expected to meet Mas Arlan again after those 11 years of separation. We knew each other at the wrong time and place so we could not turn our love into a nuptial knot. I had buried this sweet memory for a long, long time.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/For Remy Sylado, 23761 are the Magic Notes

For Remy Sylado, 23761 are the Magic NotesBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Just what do you talk about with a man of such diverse talents and interests as Remy Sylado?Everything. He speaks intelligently about theater and poetry.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Forest's Virginity

Forest's Virginity You have desecrated the forest's virginity,that created a hole in the sky,and made Mother Earth cry.All continents have been burned out by yellow rain,and our future has disappeared in the shadows.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/The color of luck

The color of luck I recall the battle of El Alamein in the desert of North Africa during World War II. In the beginning, the Germans, under Gen. Rommel, had the upper hand and the British, under Gen. Montgomery, were in disarray. In the end, however, the Germans were defeated.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Parents' fight to help child with autism

Parents' fight to help child with autismBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): When their third child was born in good health on Nov. 29, 1992, Dwi Widodo and his wife Tuti were very happy. The baby boy was named Pamungkas and called Amung for short.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/General election features in the country's postage stamps

General election features in the country's postage stamps JAKARTA (JP): There is no denying that a country's postage stamps often reflect something of the country itself. They usually feature the country's flora and fauna, its heroes and famous figures and its historic events.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Street children face exploitation in Surabaya

Street children face exploitation in SurabayaBy Gin Kurniawan SURABAYA (JP): As night arrives, Kembang Kuning graveyard comes alive. This is the place where many men satisfy their sexual drives. In fact, at night, the graveyard becomes a meat market.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Indonesian gold designs to compete in Hong Kong

Indonesian gold designs to compete in Hong Kong JAKARTA (JP): Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh are alive in the minds of local gold designers.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Guess What? Harry Roesli

Guess What? Harry Roesli Bitter experiences do not easily fade away. Ask musician Harry Roesli about it and he will immediately agree.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Pesona Rupiah Package at Hyatt Resorts Bali

Pesona Rupiah Package at Hyatt Resorts Bali Discover the magic of an exotic paradise offering comfort, tranquility and indulgence that will refresh your spirit and excite your curiosity.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Exhaust pipes a metaphor for reviled New Order

Exhaust pipes a metaphor for reviled New OrderBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): No loud growling noises and no thick black smoke pollutes the Cemeti Art House, where an exhibition with the theme of exhaust pipes is now under way.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Police take over security in E. Timor

Police take over security in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The East Timor Provincial Police took over security affairs in the territory from the military on Saturday in a move to create a conducive security climate ahead of the United Nations-sponsored ballot.

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Military guards settlers in Aceh

Military guards settlers in AcehBy Budiman Moerdijat LHOKSEUMAWE, North Aceh (JP): Armored vehicles and heavily armed troops rushed on Saturday to guard a migrant settlers village in Syamtalira Bayu district, some 40 kilometers south of here, where unidentified groups of men have been ...

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/How one can become a good foreign-language learner

How one can become a good foreign-language learnerBy Bambang Sugeng Nothing can be taught: All the teacher can do is show that there are paths (Anon).

Sun, 06 Jun 1999

JP/Thoroughly modern managers take charge of pop singers

Thoroughly modern managers take charge of pop singersBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): On the surface pop music is about glitz and making hits. But at a closer look, it is more than some cool artists playing good music and singing some chart climbing tunes.