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On This Day - February 4, 2001

Money for nothing for the cellular phone companies

Money for nothing for the cellular phone companiesBy William Furney JAKARTA (JP): If you think the basic law of business is giving something (usually money) in return for a product or service, think again.

Marlev to ask Taufik to meet Subagyo over coach's fate

Marlev to ask Taufik to meet Subagyo over coach's fate JAKARTA (JP): World number eight Marlev Mainaky expressed concern over teammate Taufik Hidayat's statement over the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) decision not to rehire coach Mulyo Handoyo at its training center.

Rotterdam stages Majapahit exhibition

Rotterdam stages Majapahit exhibitionBy Kunang Helmi-Picard ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands (JP): Indonesian history from the late 13th to early 16th century is celebrated in great style in Rotterdam's refurbished Wereldmuseum in a show appropriately named Majapahit: The Golden Age of Indonesian History.

'Face Off': A diary of the Malaysian 'reformasi'

'Face Off': A diary of the Malaysian 'reformasi' Face Off; A Malaysian Reformasi Diary (1998-99)Sabri ZainPublished by Options Publications Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2000(singbigo@singnet.con.sg)Paperback, 198ppSingapore $18.

Harassment in immigration

Harassment in immigration I refer to the letter Mixed marriages from Mr. Gulliver published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3, 2001.Mr. Gulliver, please understand that racism is a human concept and mankind is only human.

Yosfiah named suspect in murder of journalists

Yosfiah named suspect in murder of journalists DILI, East Timor (AP): UN prosecutors said Saturday they were considering issuing arrest warrants for three men - including a former Indonesian government minister - over the slaying of five foreign journalists in East Timor more than 25 years ago.

Still Playing

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): What's playing, what's worth a look and what's not? The Jakarta Post contributor Joko E.H. Anwar gives you the lowdown on what is on offer at local movie theaters.The Accidental Spy. (Action/Adventure, 100 minutes). Starring Jackie Chan, Vivian Hsu, Eric Tsang.

Wukirasih not confident about her future in tennis

Wukirasih not confident about her future in tennis JAKARTA (JP): National tennis player Wukirasih Sawondari failed to show up at a postmatch conference after losing on Saturday to junior Angelique Widjaja in the women's singles final of the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tournament.

A day in the life of a monkey seller

A day in the life of a monkey seller Mat Jaes forgets the year of his birth but thinks he may be about 26 years old. Born in the Central Java town of Setamplat, Mat began his working life as a becak (pedicab) driver, before moving to the capital to earn a better living, which he says he does by...

The design of Samuel Wattimena's life

The design of Samuel Wattimena's lifeBy Asniar Shahab JAKARTA (JP): Around twenty years ago a high school graduate grabbed the attention of local fashion gurus when he was named winner of a national fashion contest organized by a leading fashion and women's magazine.

Angie and Febi clinch Cigna Open singles title

Angie and Febi clinch Cigna Open singles title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young talent Angelique Widjaja outclassed senior player Wukirasih Sawondari 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the women's singles title at the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tennis tournament on Saturday.

Cabinet meeting held amid crisis over scandals

Cabinet meeting held amid crisis over scandals JAKARTA (JP): In a show of unity two days after being censured by the House of Representatives (DPR) for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals, President Abdurrahman Wahid called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Saturday.

Take the danger out of storing medicine at home

Take the danger out of storing medicine at homeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): It is wise to have a medicine box at home to get rid of light symptoms of illness.What kind of medicines do you need to have in the box and what knowledge do you need to have to store them properly so that you will...

Designer Nelwan Anwar eyes European fashion market

Designer Nelwan Anwar eyes European fashion marketBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Textile artist and designer Nelwan Anwar is now eying Europe to market his designs after a successful show in Rome recently."I used the opportunity to display my works in front of potential clienteles in Europe.

'I don't like people being dishonest'

'I don't like people being dishonest' Legislator Alvin Lie Ling Pao, 39, is one of few Chinese- Indonesian politicians. His consistent criticism toward President Abdurrahman Wahid for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals known as Bruneigate and Buloggate brings the man, who holds a...

Tips on ECS prevention

Tips on ECS prevention JAKARTA (JP): Here are a few tips to help avoid economy class syndrome (ECS): * If you have blood coagulability problems, you are advised to consult your doctor prior to making a trip involving long hours of sitting.

Savor the rich taste of W. Java's 'sayur asam'

Savor the rich taste of W. Java's 'sayur asam' JAKARTA (JP): Do not even think of claiming to be a lover of Indonesian dishes if you cannot describe sayur asam. It is a popular West Java delicacy which literally translates "sour soup".

'Kemlandingan' shells made into handicrafts

'Kemlandingan' shells made into handicraftsBy Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): Nuryanto defines artwork as "something simple and almost useless made useful and valuable."The countryside bachelor makes earthenware vessels and pandanus handicrafts as a profession.

Flying economy class risks ECS

Flying economy class risks ECSBy Maria Endah Hulupi and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Frequent fliers now have something more to worry about than the usual irritations of turbulence, missed connections and bad airline food.

Four Indonesians 'drowned'

Four Indonesians 'drowned' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian authorities have begun searching for at least four Indonesians feared drowned off Malaysia's west coast, a marine department official said on Friday.

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