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Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Pontianak returns to normal after clashes
Pontianak returns to normal after clashes PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): The West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak was returning to normal after being crippled for two days by interethnic clashes that left at least six people dead.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Indonesian artists: From supermarket to TV screen
Indonesian artists: From supermarket to TV screen JAKARTA (JP): In the course of their career, Indonesia's TV film actors travel the path wide screen stars once trod. Everything is mere repetition and until now not a single actor can attribute their career to a formal education in acting.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
U.S. ship brings aid to E. Timor; RI invites aid groups to return
U.S. ship brings aid to E. Timor; RI invites aid groups to return DILI, East Timor (AP): A U.S. warship arrived in Dili Saturday to take part in an ongoing American humanitarian mission in East Timor as an Indonesian general invited foreign aid workers to return to the violence-wracked western half...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Flandy/Eng Hian in Danish Open final
Flandy/Eng Hian in Danish Open final JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's badminton doubles team of Flandy Limpele and Eng Hian kept alive the country's hope of winning a title at the US$250,000 Danish Open at Farum Hallen in Copenhagen.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Home Movies
Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): Feel like being terrorized tonight? Rent a couple of good horror films, turn off the lights and lock your doors. Although there are only a few horror videos among many on the shelves which can generate real screams, the two films reviewed below are guaranteed to run some...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Second Jakarta Film Festival opens Nov. 3
Second Jakarta Film Festival opens Nov. 3 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) will be held here for 10 days for the second time starting Nov. 3.The festival will show some 100 quality films from Turkey, Iran, Egypt, India, Australia, Germany, Japan, Russian and Indonesia...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Invasion or liberation?
Invasion or liberation? I would like to add to the article titled Chinese invasion or liberation of Tibet by Andreas Landwehr in the Oct. 7 edition of The Jakarta Post.With the Chinese revolution of 1911, the Qing dynasty collapsed.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
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 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
A breath of fresh air, maybe, on Hughes' 'Angin Malam'
A breath of fresh air, maybe, on Hughes' 'Angin Malam' Angin MalamHost: HughesRCTI, 11:30 p.m. Saturday JAKARTA (JP): Entertainer Hughes is something of a phenomenon on Indonesian TV. She is big and beautiful, possessing a pretty face and the nonchalance to shrug off the fat jokes that are the ugly...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
A day with a grave digger at Petamburan cemetery
A day with a grave digger at Petamburan cemetery Grave digger Junaedi, 63, is the most senior digger at the Petamburan graveyard for Christians in Central Jakarta. He was born in Bogor, West Java, and now lives in the nearby town of Parung with his wife Sumini and one of their five children.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Get your kicks at Club 69 in Bandung
Get your kicks at Club 69 in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): Club 69 in Bandung is located in an old building with high ceilings, the type that the capital of West Java is famous for. This, combined with an interior uncluttered to the point of sparseness, gives the club the feeling of the converted...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
A taste of the fresh and colorful food of Provence
A taste of the fresh and colorful food of Provence JAKARTA (JP): It's only natural for chef Eric Costille to return to the food he grew up with.A native of Provence, Costille has worked at restaurants around the world and is currently at the Makati Shangri-La in Manila.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Local businesses prepare for Halloween
Local businesses prepare for Halloween JAKARTA (JP): Halloween does make things go bump in the night in Jakarta, but away from the capital it's still an unfamiliar celebration to many."I think basically for Indonesians nowadays Halloween is more popular because western influences are easily...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Trusmi: Batik-making center in Cirebon
Trusmi: Batik-making center in CirebonBy Berto B. Wedhatama CIREBON, West Java (JP): Indonesia has earned world renown for its batik. Not many people know, though, that only a few areas in Indonesia produce batik of good quality. One of these few areas is Cirebon.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
China to host 2004 Asian Cup
China to host 2004 Asian Cup BEIRUT (Reuters): China will host the 2004 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) decided on Friday.Ten AFC members voted for China while six backed Thailand. Iran, the third contender, withdrew its bid shortly before the vote.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Student rallies mark Youth Pledge Day
Student rallies mark Youth Pledge Day JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students from a number of universities and student organizations marked the 72nd Youth Pledge Day on Saturday by staging rallies across the capital.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Installation and Performing Arts exhibition Saya Makan Kamu Makan Saya, by Mella Jaarsma, at Cemeti Art House, Jl. Ngadisuryan 7A, Yogyakarta, from Nov.7 through Nov.30. Mella Jaarsma addresses the fragility of modern multi-racial Indonesian society.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Medan workers protest
Medan workers protest MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Hundreds of workers at a thong factory stepped up their protest over the dismissal of two of their colleagues by storming the residence of the company director on Friday.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Mathias Muchus: More than meets the eye
Mathias Muchus: More than meets the eyeBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Actor Mathias Muchus cannot be accused of giving in to typecasting.He was the boy-next-door in the hugely popular 1980s TV series Losmen, but gained weight to beef up his looks as a boxer in the film Rio Sang Juara (Rio the...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
House, IMF in accord on economic reform program
House, IMF in accord on economic reform program JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives agreed on Saturday with the International Monetary Fund that the full implementation of the fund-sponsored economic reform program was crucial to revive confidence in the economy and to reach a sustainable...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Digital music and downloads on satellite radio
Digital music and downloads on satellite radioBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Back in my pre-Internet days, far from home and television, my only source of information and entertainment was my short wave radio.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Style comes first in local TV series
Style comes first in local TV series Television series have become favorite viewing matter after the local film industry petered out in the late 1980s. They win high ratings, but critics pan the shows and their stars. The Jakarta Post's contributors Tuti Gintini and Agni Amorita, along with T.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Half a century of Indonesian printmaking
Half a century of Indonesian printmakingBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): A large exhibition at Bentara Budaya Jakarta is attempting to trace the development of Indonesian printmaking over the last 50 years.The development of graphic arts differs greatly from other fine arts.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Obituary
Obituary Politician Jailani Naro died of health complications at Pelni Hospital here on Saturday at the age of 71.Known for his vocal outbursts, Naro sat as deputy speaker of People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives for two consecutive terms.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Iraq still a threat to region
Iraq still a threat to region KUWAIT (Reuters): Kuwait said on Saturday that its "evil" former occupier Iraq continued to pose a threat to oil-rich Gulf Arab states.Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah also demanded Baghdad's full implementation of Gulf crisis-related U.N. resolutions.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
'I can't help combing my hair'
'I can't help combing my hair' Hendardi has earned a reputation at the forefront of legal aid and human rights advocacy. A student activist during his days at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), he is now chairman of the Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI).
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
RI wins six golds in karate junior
RI wins six golds in karate junior JAKARTA (JP): Four Indonesian karatekas managed to bring home six gold medals from the Junior Shotokan Karate World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico.The six golds came from Hariman, 17, in boys' individual kata, Telly Melinda, 18, in girls' individual kata and...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Batavia as seen through a photographer's lens
Batavia as seen through a photographer's lens Batavia in Nineteenth Century PhotographsBy Scott MerrilleesArchipelago Press, Singapore, 2000Rp 630,000 JAKARTA (JP): Given the growing interest in the country's colonial heritage, any new addition to the literature of the capital's history is welcome.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Antiobesity drugs only work with lifestyle changes
Antiobesity drugs only work with lifestyle changesBy Clare E. Urwin SURABAYA (JP): Obesity is not just about being too fat. Nor is it about looking nice and cuddly, attractively plump, or proud and portly. Obesity and being overweight is dangerous.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Demand for star-rated actors in Indonesian television films
Demand for star-rated actors in Indonesian television filmsBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): During the golden years of Indonesian films, few producers would eye Cok Simbara as many films he acted in were a flop even though he could act well.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic Setengah Abad Seni Grafis Indonesia, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, West Jakarta (Phone: 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 4.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
The need for actors who can act
The need for actors who can actBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Oliver Stone reportedly wants to direct an Indonesian script based on one of Pramudya Ananta Toer's books, a project many local actors would no doubt want to take part in.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Negative stereotypes of women in TV series
Negative stereotypes of women in TV seriesBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Turn on the television and you'd likely see an episode of local TV series, which are shown everyday at different times. Or, if you are watching other programs, you might see the trailers of those series.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Who cares to mind their national language?
Who cares to mind their national language? JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-two years have passed since our forebears heard the solemn vow of their leaders to respect Bahasa Indonesia as the national language.Today it is our turn to hear complaints about the disrespect shown for a language which has served as...
Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Batik king Iwan Tirta sizes up his heirs apparent
Batik king Iwan Tirta sizes up his heirs apparentBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Batik master Iwan Tirta's great obsession is to transfer his profound knowledge of his art to others to continue the ancient tradition.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
ASEAN: Lift agricultural restrictions
ASEAN: Lift agricultural restrictions PHNOM PENH (Reuters): Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) agriculture ministers on Friday called on the international community to lift restrictions on agricultural products from the group's 10 member countries.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
City administration plans tax increase on luxury cars
City administration plans tax increase on luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and Jakarta Police are working out details of tax increases for luxurious imported cars with no local content.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Akbar rules out informal House conference
Akbar rules out informal House conference JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung dismissed on Friday any informal meeting between legislators to discuss the nation's present problems."It's better to be formalized and use the existing institution.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
JSX to start remote trading by June
JSX to start remote trading by June BOGOR (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange will introduce a remote trading system beginning June next year in a bid to boost the participation of local investors.JSX president Mas Achmad Daniri said that the adoption of remote trading system was also part of...
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Megawati tells soldiers not to feel inferior
Megawati tells soldiers not to feel inferior CIPATAT, Bandung (JP) : Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri told Indonesian soldiers on Friday not to feel inferior despite their limited armory."It will be more important for you to develop a sense of belonging to your corps and your nation in such a...
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Government targets IPP talks to end early 2001
Government targets IPP talks to end early 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to complete renegotiations with independent power producers (IPPs) in the first quarter of 2001 in a bid to remove the largest hurdle in the construction of new power plants, a minister said here on Friday.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Rupiah Rates Oct. 27
Rupiah Rates Oct. 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,529.00 9,529.00 8,984.00 9,074.00Australian dollar 1 4,432.52 4,956.99 4,668.98 4,720.29Austrian schilling 1 514.15 574.71 541.57 547.26Belgian franc 1 175.38 196.04 184.74 186.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
'No more raids' on entertainment spots
'No more raids' on entertainment spots JAKARTA (JP): City Police chief Insp. Gen. Mulyono Sulaiman guaranteed on Friday that there would be no more armed protesters on the streets or violent groups raiding entertainment spots in the capital.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Batik painting Batik Canting V, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (phone: 0274-561914), Oct 16-31, 09.00-13.00 and 17.00-21.00. * Graphic exhibition by Kelompok Kukuruyuk, Bentara Budaya, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), Oct 21-28, 2000, 09.00-13.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
NGOs told not to rely of foreign funding
NGOs told not to rely of foreign funding JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are being told to self-finance their activities and end the dependency on foreign funding as this may lead to "politically uncomfortable situations".
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Headscarf saves shot M'sian guard
Headscarf saves shot M'sian guard KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A quick-thinking Malaysian security guard used her Islamic headscarf to save the life of a colleague who was shot by robbers, according to a report Friday.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Gus Dur challenges House to unseat him
Gus Dur challenges House to unseat him JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday he was ready for any move by lawmakers to impeach him."The DPR (House of Representatives) can call a special session. Go ahead, I'm not worried.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Poor drainage system leads to flooding
Poor drainage system leads to flooding JAKARTA (JP): Relatively small amounts of rainfall left many streets in the capital, including Jl. Fatmawati in South Jakarta, flooded on Friday, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic across the city.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
KL approves trans-ASEAN grid
KL approves trans-ASEAN grid KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA): The government has approved plans for Tenaga Nasional Bhd to negotiate a proposed Trans-ASEAN grid power system with Indonesia, Tenaga Nasional non-executive chairman Jamaludin Jarjis was quoted as saying by The Star.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Moody's ups ratings on eight Indonesian banks
Moody's ups ratings on eight Indonesian banks JAKARTA (JP): Moody's has upgraded the deposit ratings of eight Indonesian banks to Caa1 following an improvement in their financial performances.The banks involved are: Bank Mandiri, Bank Negara Indonesia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Tabungan Negara,...