Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Grandmaster Utut to face 1,000 rivals
Grandmaster Utut to face 1,000 rivals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Grandmaster Utut Adianto will face 1,000 chess players in Surabaya from Nov. 27-28 in an effort to break the world record."I'm ready for the big day, although I felt doubtful at the beginning whether I could face 1,000 chess players in...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Biyan, Baron delight Jakarta's fashion crowd
Biyan, Baron delight Jakarta's fashion crowdBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The catwalk was unusually enclosed with big white screens, while dozens of skinny models walked on the runway presenting the latest millennium collections of one of Indonesia's most sought-after fashion designers, Biyan...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Ministers arrive in rebellious Aceh
Ministers arrive in rebellious Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad returned to his restive homeland on Saturday to pave the way for a dialog between President Abdurrahman Wahid and Aceh leaders later this month."I come here to visit my brothers.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Aspac, Bhinneka, IM Texmaco start well
Aspac, Bhinneka, IM Texmaco start well JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco started the sixth series of the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball league with optimism and gained a 73-51 victory over Bima Sakti Nikko Steel in the series' opening at the Senayan basketball stadium on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Otto gives Soni Keraf 100 days
Otto gives Soni Keraf 100 daysBy Rita A. Widiadana BANDUNG (JP): Environmental awareness begins at home, said Otto Soemarwoto, the environment guru from the University of Padjadjaran in Bandung, West Java.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Kembara program brings children closer to nature
Kembara program brings children closer to natureText and photos by P.J. Leo CISARUA, West Java (JP): It is not necessary to wait until you grow up to learn about conservation and the protection of flora and fauna. Indeed, the sooner you learn the better.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BNIJP/msaAUTOMATIC SERVICE: Bank BNI president director Widigdo Sukarman (left) refills his simPATI prepaid card through the bank's TelePlus and PhonePlus automatic service, while Telkomsel's director of commerce Hasnul Suhaimi (right) looks on.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Ska swings its beat across Indonesia
Ska swings its beat across IndonesiaBy Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): In 1995, Brian Rosenthal conducted research which he published on the Internet (www.skamusic.com). He reported that Ska music was born in the former British colony of Jamaica which became a member of the Commonwealth in 1962.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
NU congress to discuss politics, Viagra
NU congress to discuss politics, Viagra BANDUNG (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is identified with traditional Islam. Traditional in the sense that its supporters mostly comprise Muslims living in rural areas.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
The good, the bad and the Oriental disco
The good, the bad and the Oriental discoBy Alan Smithee JAKARTA (JP): The Oriental Disco, one of Jakarta's very first and finest discotheques, reopens at the Hilton Hotel after a major face-lift and more than a five-year absence.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Guess What?
Guess What? The human touch is everything for batik master Obin, leaving her willing to take the time to personally address each invitation for her coming exhibition."I don't want my friends to receive printed invitations.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
RI shuttlers reach Asia Cup final in Ho Chi Minh City
RI shuttlers reach Asia Cup final in Ho Chi Minh City JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers reached the final of the US$100,000 JVC Asia Cup in Ho Chi Minh City after defeating top seeds China 3-0 in Saturday's semifinals.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Clinton warms up to Gus Dur
Clinton warms up to Gus DurBy Kornelius Purba WASHINGTON, D.C. (JP): President Bill Clinton said on Friday the United States would support the new Indonesian government's efforts in building democracy, including its struggle to maintain territorial integrity amid growing regional discontent.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Sebastian Gunawan fashions a new look
Sebastian Gunawan fashions a new lookBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): A man with principle. That's how we should describe fashion designer Sebastian Gunawan, who will present on Monday, Nov. 15 his second line collection called Votum at the Ballroom in the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Koran puts sexes on an equal level
Koran puts sexes on an equal level Argumen Kesetaraan Jender Perspektif Al-Qur'an (Gender Equality Arguments, Koran Perspective); Author: Dr. Nasaruddin Umar MA; Publisher: Paramadina; August 1999; 334 pages; Rp 45,000 JAKARTA (JP): To put it succinctly, the Koran shows gender equality.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Indonesian short films challenge the industry
Indonesian short films challenge the industryBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): For those of you who missed the event, the Indonesian Independent Film-Video Festival took place late last month. The program generated wide interest among young people who admire independent films.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Islamic boarding schools yield national leaders
Islamic boarding schools yield national leaders The following two stories on this page are written by The Jakarta Post correspondent M.M.I. Ahyani in conjunction with the 30th congress of the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama at the Lirboyo pondok pesantren (Muslim boarding school) in Kediri,...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
De Lone to meet Carlsson in final
De Lone to meet Carlsson in final KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Erika De Lone of the U.S. will face Asa Carlsson of Sweden in the final of the US$180,000 Wismilak International '99 after they won their semifinals on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
East Java 'pesantren' treats the mentally ill
East Java 'pesantren' treats the mentally illBy Gin Kurniawan BOJONEGORO, East Java (JP): If you look at it from the outside, this three-floored building looks like other pondok pesantren (traditional Muslim boarding school) as indicated on its name plate.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Sigit is ready for new challenge after suspension
Sigit is ready for new challenge after suspension JAKARTA (JP): Nov. 15, 1998, was the most unforgettable day for Indonesia men's doubles shuttler Sigit Budiarto as the International Badminton Federation (IBF) announced he was banned from competition for using anabolic steroid.
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Telkom's front line provides patient and friendly service
Telkom's front line provides patient and friendly serviceBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Being patient and friendly is the key to being a telephone operator, especially when you have to take hundreds of calls a day like those who work in the information center of state-owned telecommunications...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Cartoon exhibition sizes up a changing society
Cartoon exhibition sizes up a changing societyBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (JP): From their first appearance in the mid 19th century, cartoons have been a medium for social criticism and commentary. The time it takes to draw them means they are ideally suited for capturing the mechanics of a society...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Series 2:30 Travel 3:00 Children's Song 3:30 Soccer: Indonesia vs Hongkong (live) 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English)...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
Becoming part of Indonesia
Becoming part of IndonesiaFrom Sinar PagiAssimilation, or the Indonesian pembauran, can be taken to mean a mixture, referring to relationships among people within a country. This is particularly true for Indonesia whose population has many ethnic groups and various nonindigenous people, the...
Sun, 14 Nov 1999
The delicate art of complaining
The delicate art of complaining JAKARTA (JP): What is white and round and emits a shrill high- pitched bleat when provoked?Sorry to say, but it is me in the act of making a complaint.So much to gripe about, so little time.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Hike in blood tranfusion fee a pain for hospitals
Hike in blood tranfusion fee a pain for hospitals JAKARTA (JP): The city chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI Jakarta) will increase its service cost for blood transfusions because most of the materials and equipment used are imported."The average cost is Rp 35,000 (US$5) per vial of blood.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Meat, eggs ample for the holidays
Meat, eggs ample for the holidays PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The country has enough meat and eggs for the coming festive seasons of Christmas and Idul Fitri, Director General for Farming Sofjan Sudrajat said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
City to target Rp 550b in vehicle tax: Sutiyoso
City to target Rp 550b in vehicle tax: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): With a projected Rp 550 billion (US$78.5 million) income from motor vehicle taxes for the current 1999/2000 fiscal year, governor Sutiyoso vowed on Friday to seek taxes on imported luxury cars and motorcycles.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
TNI asked to guard Aceh's oil and gas operations
TNI asked to guard Aceh's oil and gas operations JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked the military to guard oil and gas operations in the troubled province of Aceh amid growing tension caused by separatist activity in the area.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
House to probe into Bank Bali takeover by SCB
House to probe into Bank Bali takeover by SCB JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) joint commission responsible for the review of the Bank Bali scandal would undertake an investigation into the bank's management takeover, the commission's chairman Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Indosat to hold bowling tournament
Indosat to hold bowling tournament JAKARTA (JP): The top bowlers from nine provinces and Batam Island are competing for a total cash prize of Rp 86.75 million in the Sixth National Indosat Championships at the Jaya Ancol and Megamal Pluit bowling allies from Nov. 12 to Nov. 21.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
'FEER' subscription fee
'FEER' subscription fee I received a notice for an extension of my subscription to the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), which will expire on Nov. 25, 1999, at Rp 602,000 for two years. However, when I wanted to pay this fee to the representative in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, I was surprised to...
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Council to probe vanished rivers
Council to probe vanished rivers JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will question the administration about several rivers in the capital which have disappeared due to the construction of housing and office complexes, a council member said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Forum angered by debt restructuring
Forum angered by debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The Communication Forum of Borrowers complained on Friday over the slowness of the debt restructuring program executed by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Forum chairman BK.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Japan reportedly will shift focus of aid to Indonesia
Japan reportedly will shift focus of aid to Indonesia TOKYO (Reuters): Japan, Indonesia's biggest aid donor, is planning to shift the focus of its financial aid to Jakarta away from pumping money into the bust economy and towards providing technical expertise, government sources say.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Police shoot hoodlum to death
Police shoot hoodlum to death JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives shot a homeless criminal to death, when caught red-handed snatching a gold necklace from a woman who was waiting for a bus in front of Senen market on Friday morning, Central Jakarta police chief of detectives said.Maj.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Military exploits films to strengthen hegemony
Military exploits films to strengthen hegemonyBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): A film portrays a society's realities at a given point in time, so goes the famous opinion of prolific film critic Bill Nichols.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Sumba people face food shortages
Sumba people face food shortages MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: With supplies of staple food running short in the past two months, people in East Sumba regency could suffer from hunger early next year, a local legislator said on Thursday.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Polish envoy bids farewell after five years of service
Polish envoy bids farewell after five years of service JAKARTA (JP): Poland's ambassador to Indonesia Ksawery Burski gave his farewell party on Friday (Polish Independence Day) at the Embassy's new premises after almost five years of service.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 12, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,134.00 7,206.00Australian dollar 1 4,583.60 4,633.46Austrian schilling 1 539.34 545.31Belgian franc 1 183.97 186.01Brunei dollar 1 4,269.30 4,314.97Canadian dollar 1 4,872.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Individualizing English instruction at Islamic colleges
Individualizing English instruction at Islamic collegesBy Besral BANDUNG (JP): For over 30 years, English teaching in the State Institutes for Islamic Studies (IAIN) has been carried out differently. This is reflected by the different English curricula of IAIN Yogyakarta, IAIN Jakarta and similar...
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Another 'something stinks in the military'
Another 'something stinks in the military' JAKARTA (JP): We now have the latest movies from the directors of Die Hard, Die Hard2 and Speed playing in our cinemas. What more could we possibly want? The following reviews and grades are offered by Rayya Makarim (RM) and Tam Notosusanto (TN).The Base.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Indonesian team to mark Lee, Cheung in Asian Cup
Indonesian team to mark Lee, Cheung in Asian Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian soccer team will pay particular attention to Hong Kong defender Lee Kim-wo in their Group 7 match in the Asian Cup prequalifying round at Senayan stadium here on Sunday.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
The new government's short honeymoon
The new government's short honeymoonBy Jeffrey A. Winters CHICAGO (JP): Indonesians had every right to pause and celebrate their successful transition to democracy. Not only did they manage to overthrow a deeply entrenched dictator, but they also prevented him from carrying out his plan to engineer...
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Asian currencies rise as buying lifts won to four-month high
Asian currencies rise as buying lifts won to four-month high HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Sustained buying lifted the South Korean won to a fresh four-month high during intraday trading Friday, once again triggering central bank intervention to temper the currency's rise.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Festival * Festival November '99 features poetry readings, theaters, exhibitions, dances, and film, at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta. - Exhibitions, at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Prosecutor demands tough drug sentence
Prosecutor demands tough drug sentence JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Friday a six-year jail sentence and Rp 30 million (US$4,400) fine for a 37-year-old woman accused of producing shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine).
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
River trash blamed on city agency
River trash blamed on city agency JAKARTA (JP): People living along the city's riverbanks blamed refuse collectors on Friday for the accumulation of garbage in the rivers and for the continuing floods.They said they dumped their waste into the rivers because the refuse collectors repeatedly skipped...
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
IBRA promises to review contract with SCB
IBRA promises to review contract with SCB JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will review its contracts with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) amid growing animosity of Bank Bali's employees toward the U.K. bank, agency chairman Glenn S. Yusuf said.
Sat, 13 Nov 1999
Taiwan-RP air row remains
Taiwan-RP air row remains TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan said on Friday its air row with the Philippines remained unresolved and Taipei had no plan to resume direct flights between the two sides before a formal accord was reached.