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Sun, 21 Nov 1999
NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent
NU forerunners pledge to keep body independent KEDIRI, East Java (JP): The two top nominees to succeed Abdurrahman Wahid as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chief have both asserted that the organization will remain critical and independent of the government despite its outgoing leader's election as president.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot
Three clubs fight for 2000 Kobatama spot JAKARTA (JP): Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) and Siliwangi are scheduled to challenge second division champion Dwidasa Mitra Guntur for a spot in the Kobatama national basketball league's main division next year. The relegation matches will take place from Dec.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Ananda to join F-3000 test
Ananda to join F-3000 test JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola will test to qualify for the International Formula 3000 in Barcelona next week. The 19-year-old driver left Indonesia on Friday evening.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseat
Indra's trademark camp stage persona takes a backseatBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Like many entertainers known for their high humor quotient, Indra Safera keeps a subdued presence off stage.He politely answers a pat round of feeling-out questions, but there is the conspicuous absence of his...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
The ebb and flow of life along Pontianak's rivers
The ebb and flow of life along Pontianak's riversText and photos by P.J. Leo PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): The buzzing sound coming from the engines of motorboats breaks the silence of mornings along the River Kapuas, a river that divides into two the municipality of Pontianak, the only...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs
Scaling new heights at Parangdoc cliffs YOGYAKARTA (JP): Parangdoc's steep, stained limestone walls rise up from a hill overlooking West Java's coast. Reaching up to 100 meters high in some places, they stretch in a more or less unbroken line for almost a kilometer.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collection
Sarongs, white brocade combined in distinctive collectionBy Stevie Emilia ULUWATU, Bali (JP): Wearing sarongs with Indonesian traditional kebaya-inspired blouses when hanging around with friends may be greeted by fashion lovers with a frown.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: InstituteThe London Institute of CommunicationsBEST GRADUATE: British Ambassador Robin Christopher (second left) poses with the best graduate of The London Institute of Communications Jakarta, Yanti Leo (left), while the institute's director Prita Kemal Gani (right) looks on.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
It's time for more civilians to carry out social work
It's time for more civilians to carry out social work The pros and cons of the liquidation of the Ministry of Social Affairs are still raging. The Jakarta Post spoke to a number of prominent people from several agencies dealing with social affairs on the impact of the liquidation on their working...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor
Wardah wants to narrow gap between rich and poor JAKARTA (JP): Noted activist Wardah Hafidz seems to be everywhere, protesting alongside workers, the urban poor or pedicab drivers. But for the 47-year-old woman there is no such thing as giving up.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Kudus to host Aqua Master
Kudus to host Aqua Master KUDUS, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Badminton Association will stage the ninth Aqua Master interclub badminton championships in the Djarum Kudus badminton hall from Nov. 23 to Nov. 27 in Kudus, 100 km east of capital, Semarang.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese
Indonesia urged to speed up repatriation of East Timorese JAKARTA (JP): Visiting United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke in a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid on Saturday urged Indonesia to accelerate the repatriation of East Timorese refugees still camped in East...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the future
Nahdlatul Ulama and its challenges in the futureBy MMI Ahyani TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): In the organizational mechanism of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Rois 'Am Syuriah (chairman of the Central Governing Board's law-making body), is a key position of no less significant than the position of...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics
KONI asks BPGS for Rp 5b for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has requested the Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) for a total budget of Rp 5 billion (US$715,000) to finance the national contingent for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak'
President Abdurrahman defends ban on 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defended on Saturday the city administration's decision to ban becak (pedicabs) from operating in the city due to humanitarian grounds.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' show
U.S. 'dalang' presents 'wayang' showBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The kelir, a long white screen with a colored border and banana tree trunks running along its base, will be there. When the time comes, all other lights are switched off except the lamp illuminating the screen, and from above a man...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
'The White Banyan' preserves old stories
'The White Banyan' preserves old stories The White Banyan, Le Banian Blanc; Lahirnya Kembali Beringin Putih; Narrator: Elizabeth Prasetyo; Distributor: Basis Yogya; p. 247; Price: Rp 40,000 (soft cover); Rp 60,000 (hard cover).
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Guess What? Iwan Fals
Guess What? Iwan Fals Unlike other groups which usually perform on holidays or weekends, leading musician Iwan Fals' group only performs on Mondays and Thursdays."The group works on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Lirboyo, modernization of education
Lirboyo, modernization of educationBy Ainur Sophiaan KEDIRI, East Java (JP): About ninety years ago, in the fasting month of Ramadhan and in an Islamic boarding school in Bangkalan, on the island of Madura, a student fainted during class.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flight
Prepare for your vacation, and enjoy your flightBy E. Effendi BANDUNG, West Java (JP): We are now getting closer and closer to December, the month that is known as the holiday season, the month when people begin preparing their New Year's resolutions, and the month when you spend more money than...
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talent
Multifaceted Guruh showcases his batik talentBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Like the double C monograms of Chanel or the capital F on every Fendi creation, Guruh Soekarnoputra puts a calligraphic ancient Javanese character for his name on all of his art works.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TV
Latin telenovellas are hot property for local TVBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A recent media report highlighted the importance of Latin telenovellas in Indonesian television programming. It is approaching prime time, reads a recent headline of Media Indonesia.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful Lembang
Venturing off the beaten track in beautiful LembangBy Gunjan Prasad BANDUNG, West Java (JP): One of the pleasures of traveling is the thrill of discovery: stumbling onto a destination that the guidebook failed to mention, walking into an unknown restaurant and having the meal of your life.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
No need to run away from Dodo the Komodo
No need to run away from Dodo the Komodo The Komodo dragon, indigenous to Indonesia and found only on the island of Komodo and its neighboring islands, was launched at the Tourism Indonesia Mart on Sept. 23 as Indonesian tourism's new mascot.
Sun, 21 Nov 1999
'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware
'CABeat emptor' -- driver beware JAKARTA (JP): In almost every major city it is taxis that rule the roads. Their drivers, bored by endless hours and years on the streets, feel secure in the knowledge that they have an inalienable right to dictate who goes where on city thoroughfares.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Give the govt a chance
Give the govt a chance I would like to strongly encourage all Indonesian people, particularly those from the professional communities, to stop any movements, criticism and demonstrations against the government. Let us all give it a fair chance.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Explosive time looms as festive season approaches
Explosive time looms as festive season approaches JAKARTA (JP): Firecracker vendors have started to hit the city's streets, expecting big business during New Year celebrations and the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, despite a plan by the city police to conduct selective raids on their...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Moment of truth for agriculture at WTO
Moment of truth for agriculture at WTOBy Martin Parry SYDNEY (AFP): Liberalizing agricultural trade will be the hot topic for the Cairns Group of exporters in a new round of global trade talks beginning this month, but analysts question the likelihood of any breakthrough.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
The curse on the presidency
The curse on the presidency Referring to Bapak Soegih Arto's letter A curse on the presidency published on Nov. 4, 1999, I feel obliged to comment on the subject to make things clearer. Pak Soegih Arto stated that B.J.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Govt to review regulation that 'saves' Freeport
Govt to review regulation that 'saves' Freeport JAKARTA (JP) The government may revoke a governmental regulation which has exempted copper and gold mining company PT Freeport from a mandatory divestment program, a senior official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Midday heist nets Rp 79.2m
Midday heist nets Rp 79.2m JAKARTA (JP): Four robbers aboard two motorcycles made off with Rp 79.2 million (US$11,500) in a midday robbery on the busy Jl. Sahardjo in South Jakarta on Friday.Police identified the victim as Ani Andari, 36, an employee of PT Danakaya Sentra Makmur, a marine surveying...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Spratlys hangs over ASEAN-China summit
Spratlys hangs over ASEAN-China summitBy Mynardo Macaraig MANILA (AFP): Simmering tensions in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea are expected to dominate at an informal summit here of Southeast Asian leaders with their counterparts from China, Japan and South Korea.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
PGI rejects separatism
PGI rejects separatism BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) called on the nation on Thursday to enhance solidarity and avoid national disintegration.In a statement summing up its three-day national conference here, the PGI encouraged the Indonesian's efforts "to gain...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Controversy over Indonesia-Israel relations
Controversy over Indonesia-Israel relations The Foreign Minister has finally said plans to establish ties with Israel are on hold for an indefinite period and that any such plans would be consulted with legislators.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
U.S. envoy to visit Indonesia
U.S. envoy to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke will arrive here on Saturday morning to conduct talks with top government officials before heading to East Timor.Holbrooke, who will be accompanied by U.S.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Indonesian doubles hope bows out in China Open
Indonesian doubles hope bows out in China Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's sole hopes in the US$150,000 China Open Antonius, Budi Irianto and Denny Kantono, failed to reach the final and had to bow out to world champion Kim Dong-moon and Ha Tae-kwon of South Korea 5-15, 3-15 in Beijing on Friday.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Documentaries at JIFFest provide glimpses of Indonesia
Documentaries at JIFFest provide glimpses of IndonesiaBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): It's called The Great Post Road. It's a 1,000 kilometer passage that cuts across the island of Java, from Anyer to Panarukan.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
$8.5m grant from Japan
$8.5m grant from Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government gave Indonesia 888 million yen (US$8.5 million) in grant assistance under diplomatic notes which were signed here on Friday by Japan's Ambassador Takao Kawakami and Indonesia's Director General for Foreign Economic Relations Johan...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Observers call on reporters to reject Djadja's donation
Observers call on reporters to reject Djadja's donation JAKARTA (JP): Media observers called on Friday for journalists to reject all gifts or "donations" from their news sources, especially from governing parties, in order to maintain their independence and freedom to file reports.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Teenager arrested for murder
Teenager arrested for murder JAKARTA (JP): Police detained an 18-year-old resident of Wijayakusumah subdistrict in West Jakarta for allegedly killing a 65-year-old neighbor, Siti Aisyah, early Thursday morning.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
46 kgs of ganja seized in Tangerang
46 kgs of ganja seized in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Police have seized 46.15 kilograms of dried marijuana estimated to have the street value of at least Rp 90 million (US$13,000) from four suspected drug dealers in a single raid in Tangerang.Tangerang police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
UN diplomat blames TNI for E. Timor carnage
UN diplomat blames TNI for E. Timor carnage DILI, East Timor (AP): Indonesian army officers responsible for the violence that followed East Timor's independence referendum in August must be brought to justice, the former chief of the UN mission in the territory said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Martial law plan comes under fire
Martial law plan comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad accused on Friday military and defense officials of undermining the government's efforts of reconciliation in Aceh by demanding the imposition of limited martial law in the restive province.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
President's planned Middle East tour riles the House
President's planned Middle East tour riles the House JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid once again raised a few eyebrows when he announced that he would go abroad on Monday for a three-country visit to the Middle East followed by the Philippines despite the unsettled domestic strife.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
The fiscal distress
The fiscal distress Measured by whatever financial ratios, President Abdurrahman Wahid's government is indeed facing the daunting and immediate task of tackling mountains of sovereign debts which threaten to explode the fiscal deficit to an unmanageable level and cripple the country's fragile...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Mustofa launches poetry album
Mustofa launches poetry album SEMARANG: Nahdlatul Ulama cleric Mustofa Bisri launched his first album titled Tadarus containing religious songs and poetry composed as a way of propagating Islam.Mustofa, popularly known as Gus Mus, is a noted writer and poet from Rembang, Central Java.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
BPGS negotiates with IBRA on Mulia and Hilton hotels
BPGS negotiates with IBRA on Mulia and Hilton hotels JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has asked the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to seek a settlement for its debt row with PT Indobuildco and PT Mulia Intan Lestari, which have leased its land for years.
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
What constitutes a war crime?
What constitutes a war crime?By David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): As the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner, the straight-talking Mary Robinson, goes about her work of evaluating any evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in East Timor it is reasonable to ask just what such...
Sat, 20 Nov 1999
N..Korea, S. Korea to set joint team
N..Korea, S. Korea to set joint team SEOUL (Reuters): North Korea has not ruled out joining forces with rival South Korea to form a team for soccer's 2002 World Cup, Seoul's top football official said on his return from Pyongyang on Friday.