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Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Theatrical Performance Tabib Gadungan, (the Phony Doctor) presented jointly by Studiklub Teater Bandung and the CCF French Cultural Center, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta, on Oct. 5, at 8 p.m.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto I: ChildrenJP/msaSCHOLARSHIP: Austrian Ambassador to Indonesia Viktor Sagalla (wearing black jacket at the back) poses with Jakarta elementary and secondary school students. The students were the recipients of scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Batavia, Kiwanis Club WELS and...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'
On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'By Lies Sartika JAKARTA (JP): The girls move two steps to the right and left, raising their arms in front of their faces and then pulling them back and forth, following the instructions on television.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh
Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Armed separatist rebels launched two separate bomb and arson attacks on two government offices in the past two days, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Olympics Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Film 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 Olympics Program 4:00 Closing Ceremony Olympics Sydney 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 PerformanceProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life'
Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life' JAKARTA (JP): It takes something like the Olympics rolling around every four years to make one sit up and realize what a competitive arena the world has become.Insurmountable challenges and unbelievable obstacles are overcome and there is constantly someone...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
'There is no need to feel inferior'
'There is no need to feel inferior' Fashion industry insiders are always quick to name Okky Asokawati as one of the country's first professional models. The daughter of a policeman not only had the looks to rise to the top of her profession, but also the brains to earn a degree in psychology from...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung
A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung Sunadi, about 45, is a becak (pedicab) driver from the village of Jambe, Indramayu, in Sumatra's Lampung province. Previously a farmer, he moved to Jakarta three years ago in an effort to earn a better living, leaving his wife Ramini, 27, and two young...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat traffic
Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat trafficBy Mohammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Getting from one place to another is one of the biggest problems for people amid the capital's chronic traffic deficiencies.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
UN official in E. Timor blasts Jakarta on gangs
UN official in E. Timor blasts Jakarta on gangs UNITED NATIONS (Reuters): The senior UN official in East Timor rebuked Indonesia on Friday for hesitation and prevarication in moving against violent gangs he said should be disarmed, broken up and their leaders arrested.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?
Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Erica Hestu Wahyuni is just like her paintings. She is cuddly like a teddy bear, cheerful and full of joy. And to be in the company of the 29 year-old painter surrounded by her work is to be constantly reminded of what a...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parenting
Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parentingBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Pierre Gruno brings his own experience as a father to his role as the head of a family on a popular television serial.The 47 year old married young at the age of 20 when he was at the height of his career as a male...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Balinese artist shows his talent in Paris
Balinese artist shows his talent in ParisBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS (JP): The second edition of the contemporary art exhibition "Art in the World" opened on Friday Sept. 8. On the same occasion the city's new cultural premises, under the bridge Pont Alexandre III on the right bank of the Seine in...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI
Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian top player Benny Wijaya, who now plays for Chinese Taipei, has confirmed that he will miss the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 2 final here next week, an official said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On demeaning attitude
On demeaning attitude I refer to Mrs. Ardie's letter which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 28, 2000 titled Demeaning attitude.Ibu Ardie, you are not by chance a North American, are you? If you are, this will help to explain your non-understanding of Indonesian humor.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On the record
On the recordAlbum : Archipelagongs (Warner Music Indonesia/2000)Artist : Ubiet If you are looking for a good album on contemporary Indonesian ethnic music, just grab this one from Ubiet.As you move from track to track, Ubiet takes you on a journey across the Indonesian archipelago from Aceh to...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists?
Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists? Under The Crescent Moon: Rebellion In Mindanao By Marites Danguilan Vitug & Glenda M. Gloria Ateneo Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs & Institute for Popular Democracy, Quezon City, the Philippines 2000 344 pages 300 Philippine pesos YOGYAKARTA...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
New theme for Pancasila day
New theme for Pancasila day JAKARTA (JP): The country on Sunday commemorates Pancasila Day which falls on Oct. 1 under a new theme, "Commemoration of the National Tragedy due to the Betrayal of Pancasila".The annual commemoration is in remembrance of a failed coup attempt on Sept.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Indonesian political talkshows get hotter
Indonesian political talkshows get hotterBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): In a country like Indonesia where the credo "silence is gold" is still prevalent, with Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri as its faithful follower, having an open, spontaneous and dynamic talk show used to be a rare luxury.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
In the raw with Indonesian salads
In the raw with Indonesian salads JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians love their vegetables, both raw and cooked. Their variety of dressings spice up even the most familiar of greens.Urap A traditional salad of boiled vegetables tossed in grated coconut and spices.