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On This Day - November 19, 2000

Indian films to be shown

Indian films to be shown JAKARTA (JP): Bentara Budaya Jakarta will be screening old quality films you would not find at commercial theaters. This time, the theater, located at Jl. Palmerah Selatan 17, Central Jakarta, will present Satyajit Ray's trilogy for three days, starting on Monday, Nov. 20.

Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): With movie theaters and television stations thriving on action films and kung fu movies -- good and bad, foreign as well as Indonesian -- there is certainly no shortage of films with violence as a central theme.

'I love the smell of my koi'

'I love the smell of my koi' Johny Andrean, 39, is one of Indonesia's top stylists. With 97 salons throughout the country and one in San Francisco, the father of four divides his time between his home in Green Gardens, West Jakarta, and a house in the United States.

Agenda

AgendaPainting Exhibition Cina Indonesia, (Chinese-Indonesian) by Sidik W. Martowidjoyo, at Galeri Milenium, Komplek Pertokoan Golden Plaza (Golden Truly) Blok B23, Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, Jakarta 12420, through Nov. 27. Up to three years ago, Sidik W.

New Indonesian TV station to air news in Mandarin

New Indonesian TV station to air news in MandarinBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A new TV station, Metro TV, will break the local television mold by adding Mandarin-language news broadcasts to its daily programming. This will be the first time news in Mandarin will be aired on local television.

Aspac meets Panasia in league final

Aspac meets Panasia in league final JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Aspac edged out Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco 86-58 to set up the final clash with Bandung-based Panasia Indosyntec in the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at Senayan indoor stadium.

Peruvian embassy quiet

Peruvian embassy quiet TOKYO (AFP): The Peruvian embassy in Tokyo remained silent on Saturday about embattled President Alberto Fujimori's informal visit to Tokyo, insisting no schedule for his departure was known."We cannot make any comments," an embassy official said.

No records broken at close of Athletics Grand Prix meet

No records broken at close of Athletics Grand Prix meet JAKARTA (JP): The first Track and Field Grand Prix and National Junior Championships saw poor performances by national athletes, both seniors and juniors.

APPMI promotes fashion for everybody

APPMI promotes fashion for everybodyBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): To welcome the year 2001, the Indonesian Fashion Designer Association (APPMI) held an attractive and friendly show to set the trends for the coming year.

Thailand reigns supreme to win Tiger Cup title

Thailand reigns supreme to win Tiger Cup title BANGKOK (AFP): Worrawot Srimaka scored a hat-trick to steer Thailand to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Indonesia in the final to lift the Tiger Cup trophy at the Rajamangala Stadium Saturday.

Murder of migrant woman worker

Murder of migrant woman workerFrom Media IndonesiaWomen's Solidarity herewith expresses deep sorrow and sympathy over the murder of Ms. Siamah, an Indonesian migrant worker, on Oct. 9, 2000 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Srimulat a winner at TV awards

Srimulat a winner at TV awards JAKARTA (JP): Traditional comedy group Srimulat triumphed on Friday at the Panasonic Awards 2000, selected by viewers in the category of favorite comedy program.The event, honoring programs and individual achievements in local television productions based on a viewer...

Debt can make you either prosperous or bankrupt

Debt can make you either prosperous or bankruptBy V. Anjaiah JAKARTA (JP): Debt has become an essential aspect of modern life. One can borrow money from a bank through a long-term loan mortgage to finance the purchase of a house. We can buy a cellular phone through a credit card.

Guess What? Lalu Mariyun

Guess What? Lalu Mariyun Guess where Judge Lalu Mariyun was while prosecutors and lawyers waited four hours for him to start a crucial hearing of the trial on the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal?"Look, don't see things negatively.

Broadband, solution for faster and cheaper downloads

Broadband, solution for faster and cheaper downloadsBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): First it was the Internet, then cable modems, and now, the latest of high-tech Internet access, broadband, has arrived for the average consumer. Well, sort of.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30...

Guess What? Goenawan Mohamad

Guess What? Goenawan Mohamad Senior journalist and noted essayist Goenawan Mohamad, was admonished by the moderator for coming late last Sunday to a discussion related to the Jakarta International Film Festival.

Mixed views on taxi fare hike

Mixed views on taxi fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The new taxi rate in the city which took effect on Saturday has yet to have any significant impact on the drivers' income even though some people have started to discontinue using cabs due to the tariff hike.

Steaming up healthy fare with 'pepes'

Steaming up healthy fare with 'pepes' JAKARTA (JP): Pepes, the steaming of meat, vegetables or soybeans wrapped in banana leaves, is a staple of Sundanese cuisine. Known for its health properties, Sundanese fare is laden with baked and grilled freshwater fish, raw vegetable salads and its...

Persilat to stage show at 2002 Asiad

Persilat to stage show at 2002 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) congress resolved on Saturday to stage an exhibition event for the sport at its own expense at the Pusan 2002 Asian Games (Asiad).

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