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Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Tommy asking for pardon?
Tommy asking for pardon?From Rakyat MerdekaAnother legal oddity recently happened. Tommy, former president Soeharto's youngest son, feeling himself innocent in the Bulog-Goro case has asked for a presidential pardon and a delay in the execution of his jail sentence, while at the same time he also...
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Who regulates billboards?
Who regulates billboards? I am expatriate currently working and living in Jakarta and have enjoyed several assignments in the capital city since 1979 for periods in excess of two/three years at various times.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, at Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 29.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Dome serves up delicious coffee
Dome serves up delicious coffee Coffee is the most celebrated drink in the world. Most of us take our coffee in the office, cafe or even at home with no purpose with no purpose other than enjoying a brief respite with that universal and historic beverage.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
WW II bomb kills one
WW II bomb kills one MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: A bomb thought to date back to World War II has exploded in remote Mole hamlet on Pemana island, killing a woman and injuring two others, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
The province of Banten
The province of Banten Without fanfare and practically unnoticed by many Indonesians, Banten, a former regency on Java's western tip, became this country's youngest province earlier this month.That should have been reason for celebration.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Two die in traffic accident
Two die in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): Two people died and three others were badly injured in a multiple traffic accident on the Tanjung Priok- Cawang highway near Prumpung, East Jakarta in the early hours of Sunday.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Security system blamed over lack of visitors to Indocomtech
Security system blamed over lack of visitors to Indocomtech JAKARTA (JP): The promoter of the computer exhibition Indocomtech 2000 complained over tight security measures at the exhibition venue on the final day of the five-day exhibition on Sunday, describing the arrangements as preventing people...
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
BaliCamp gears up to become Indonesia's Silicon Valley
BaliCamp gears up to become Indonesia's Silicon ValleyBy Zatni Arbi BATURITI, Bali (JP): I just spent two very interesting days in Bali. The second day would perhaps be interesting only to me: I spent the whole day in the Bedugul area, which I had visited more than 20 years ago and had been...
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Better education urgent for Banten, experts say
Better education urgent for Banten, experts say ANYER, Banten (JP): To prepare for the enactment of the regional autonomy law in 2001, the authorities of the newly established Banten province should first focus on improving education, an economist said here on Saturday.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Police officers escape kidnapping
Police officers escape kidnapping MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Sinjai deputy police chief Sr. Insp. Sappewali and his adjutant Pvt. Achmad Patudangi were assaulted and abducted at Balampesoang village on Saturday, but subsequently managed to escape.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Sarwono warns against illegal sea exploitation
Sarwono warns against illegal sea exploitation SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Maritime and Fisheries Sarwono Kusumaatmadja lamented again on Saturday that much of the country's marine resources were being exploited by foreigners or parties who choose to ignore prevailing regulations.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
New price lows seen for rubber on INRO sale
New price lows seen for rubber on INRO sale KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The International Natural Rubber Organization's (INRO) decision to sell its entire stockpile in eight months may push rubber prices to fresh lows from last year's 30-year bottom, traders said on Sunday.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Govt addresses expatriate taxation concerns
Govt addresses expatriate taxation concerns JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxation has insisted that expatriates in Indonesia have to register with local tax offices and file tax returns in line with the a new income tax law that will come into force in January but assured them of a...
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
Bima Sakti, Pacific survive relegation
Bima Sakti, Pacific survive relegation BANDUNG (JP): Bima Sakti Nikko Steel and Pacific Caesar took one victory each to avoid relegation in the fourth leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at Padjadjaran stadium Sunday.
Mon, 16 Oct 2000
President to make another trip abroad
President to make another trip abroad JAKARTA (JP): Less than two weeks after his last overseas trip, President Abdurrahman Wahid will embark on yet another trip on Tuesday, which will take him to Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Circumcision ritual honors children
Circumcision ritual honors childrenText and Photos by Filomena Reiss SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): Circumcision is one of the most important rites of passage in Indonesian Muslim communities, and a time for great celebration.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Killer virus continues to spread in Malaysia
Killer virus continues to spread in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The spread of a viral disease that has killed seven children in Malaysia was showing no signs of abating with more than 100 new cases reported in the last two days, Malaysian newspapers said Saturday.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Little wonder! The Internet helps you make a movie
Little wonder! The Internet helps you make a movieBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): I have always dreamt of making a movie. However in order to do so, I would need a script (still in progress), an agent (need a script), professional camera equipment (needs money), post production facilities (ditto)...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
'I'd love to go skiing', Herawati beams
'I'd love to go skiing', Herawati beams One of the first female journalists in Indonesia, 83-year-old Herawati Diah has worked for various media, including Merdeka daily, which was set up by her late husband, former minister of information B.M Diah.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 29.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Getting help for depression is part of the treatment
Getting help for depression is part of the treatmentBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): The good news is that therapy is successful for 80 percent of people suffering from depression in the country who seek help.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Mideast crisis may cloud IPU meeting
Mideast crisis may cloud IPU meeting JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is due to open the 104th conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) this evening under the cloud of the Middle East crisis.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
'Dangdut' music is a gold mine for local television stations
'Dangdut' music is a gold mine for local television stationsBy Mohammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to sing a note with Indonesian singers and get Rp 1 million? Just join the live television karaoke show Laris Manis, every Wednesday night on SCTV. Your voice is not sweet? No problem.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Seeing the unseen beyond an image
Seeing the unseen beyond an imageBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): In the information age, the eyes are really taking a beating. Our society has become so visual, we practically use our eyes for everything we do.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Depression rises as crisis drags on
Depression rises as crisis drags on Feeling blue? In a funk? Join the crowd -- many people are feeling the stress of living in uncertain times. For some, it can mean a bout of severe depression.The Jakarta Post's Rikza Abdullah looks at the causes of the condition, its treatment and what you can do...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Does a new party always mean a new outfit?
Does a new party always mean a new outfit? JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. You have the invitation in your hand, a perfect date and a great party to attend, but what you're doing is grumbling over your far-from-empty closet, complaining that you have nothing to wear.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
'Ojo Ngono', Nasirun's 'goro-goro' of tolerance
'Ojo Ngono', Nasirun's 'goro-goro' of toleranceBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Past the midnight hour, the dalang (puppet master) of the Javanese wayang puppet theater prepares for the climax of the performance.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Guess What? Moh. Mahfud M.D.
Guess What? Moh. Mahfud M.D. Less than two months after being appointed Minister of Defense, Moh. Mahfud M.D. had been disturbed by two mysterious letters.The first one was sent directly to his wife, Zaizatun Nihayati, a week after he was sworn in in August.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Guess What? Bagong Kussudiardja
Guess What? Bagong Kussudiardja In Javanese culture, ular-ular, or wedding advice, is usually delivered by the bride's father. But noted choreographer Bagong Kussudiardja, 67, wanted something different for his second marriage as he assigned his son, Butet Kartaredjasa to do the job."...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
'Famili 100' still finding out what the survey says
'Famili 100' still finding out what the survey says Famili 100; Host: Sonny Tulung; Indosiar, 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 p.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday JAKARTA (JP): It must be something about short male TV game show hosts: pint-sized, boyish Sonny Tulung follows in the diminutive but successful...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Lots of belly laughs in 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'
Lots of belly laughs in 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'By Joko E.H. Anwar Nutty Professor II: The Klumps; Director: Peter Segal; Actors: Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson; Universal Picture, 1 hour 45 minutes JAKARTA (JP): There are not many films which are filled with special effects wizardry yet still...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Road rage in busy Jakarta: Blame it on adrenaline?
Road rage in busy Jakarta: Blame it on adrenaline? JAKARTA (JP): "He's heading south from Rodeo cross road. He just ignored the red light. The car's a dark blue 1989 Toyota. I need backup. Over," Brad, a street police officer yelled over his car radio.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Five kilos of gold robbed
Five kilos of gold robbed JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for eight men who made off with five kilograms of gold in an early morning robbery at the shop-house of a gold trader on Jl. K.H. Hasyim Ashari in Ciledug, Tangerang, on Saturday.Tangerang Police chief Supt.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Estrada not going to resign, ready to face detractors
Estrada not going to resign, ready to face detractors MANILA (Reuters): Embattled Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Saturday he would never resign and is ready to face detractors accusing him of receiving gambling kickbacks.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Sports 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 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Retrospektif 2000 at Taman Ismail Art Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, phone (021) 315 4087, from Oct. 14 through to Oct. 23.The exhibition features drawings and paintings by Kaboel Suadi, who studied at the Fine Arts School of the Bandung Institute of Technology.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
IM Texmaco moves step closer to finals berth
IM Texmaco moves step closer to finals berth BANDUNG (JP): Jakarta-based Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco needs one more victory to secure its place in the final round of the Kobatama national basketball league after winning its fourth-leg opening match against Surabaya-based Pacific Caesar 104-88 on...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Futuristic fashion designer takes audience to heaven
Futuristic fashion designer takes audience to heavenBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designer Didi Budiharjo has seen much of the world but found his own country the best. The rich local culture is now the major source of the inspiration that has resulted in his spreading fame.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Attorney general to examine findings on Tanjung Priok deaths
Attorney general to examine findings on Tanjung Priok deaths JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Saturday his office would examine the findings of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)'s investigation into the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
A day with a satay vendor from Madura
A day with a satay vendor from Madura Muhamad Sukur, 47, has been selling chicken satay for about 20 years. He was born in Bangkalan, Madura island, East Java, and now lives in Petamburan, Central Jakarta, with his wife Munayah and their four sons.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Abdurrahman admits to meeting Tommy
Abdurrahman admits to meeting Tommy JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid confirmed on Saturday that he met with Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, but quickly refuted suggestions that he had made a deal to review the 18-month jail sentence handed down to Tommy.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Physics and mystics, cycles of space and time
Physics and mystics, cycles of space and timeBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): My fixation with physics and mysticism has brought me this far in the series of musings on the absurdity of time.What fascinates me even more is that the Eastern mystics share a strikingly similar dynamic view of the...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Poor West Irian!
Poor West Irian! I am serious; I have a dream that one day I can see and taste the snow of Irian Jaya. Maybe it tastes different than the snow in Norway or in Holland or in Japan. I really do not know and I have not met anybody who has that silly idea.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Local designers to hold annual fashion show
Local designers to hold annual fashion show JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Fashion Designers Council (IPMI) will stage its 15th annual trend show from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20 at the Bidakara complex in South Jakarta.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Everyday stories of living with HIV
Everyday stories of living with HIV Kerlap-Kerlip Mozaik: Berjuang Hidup dengan HIV; (A Glittering Mosaic: Struggles of Living with HIV); By Putu Oka Sukanta; Yogyakarta: Yayasan Galang & Ford Foundation, 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Even though the first AIDS case was found in the country 13 years ago, the...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Malaysia mounts operation
Malaysia mounts operation KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Helicopters, airplanes and several naval boats thwarted about 400 illegal immigrants from entering the country over the past two weeks off the eastern coast of Borneo Island, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Nipping the depression in the bud
Nipping the depression in the bud JAKARTA (JP): It's up to the individual in recognizing signs of depression and putting a stop to them in their initial stage.Because depression involves emotions, thoughts and behavior, people can ask themselves questions about themselves to determine if they are...
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
Indonesia grabs point against Kuwait at Asian Cup
Indonesia grabs point against Kuwait at Asian Cup TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Agencies): Minnows Indonesia battled to a deserved 0-0 draw against title hopefuls Kuwait in an entertaining Asian Cup Group B match here on Friday.
Sun, 15 Oct 2000
'Ludruk' in sorry state amidst gleaming urban entertainment
'Ludruk' in sorry state amidst gleaming urban entertainmentBy Gin Kurniawan and Christanto W. SURABAYA (JP): This folk art is suffering a really tragic fate. It is on the brink of extinction, to be abandoned for good by the community who actually gave birth to and nurtured it in the first place.