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Mon, 20 Dec 1999
Four arrested for robbery
Four arrested for robbery JAKARTA (JP): The city police arrested four men suspected of stealing a truck carrying 400 boxes of cigarettes with a total value of Rp 600 million (US$83,000), a police report said on Friday.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ToyMal Puri IndahTOY STORY: School-age children attentively listen to Agus D.S., as he mimics the voice of Woody, a cowboy toy and protagonist in the Toy Story 2 sequel. The foster children, who live with Puri Indah housing complex residents, were invited last Sunday to watch the...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Four men caught with pen guns
Four men caught with pen guns JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives seized this week a revolver, three pen guns and bullets following the arrest of four people in two separate incidents.City police chief of detectives Col.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Making good furniture from bamboo
Making good furniture from bambooBy Bambang Tiong KLATEN, Central Java (JP): Alip Prawito, 60, believes that being retired should not mean that one's creative juices stop flowing. Armed with talent and a little money, he began to think about how to turn goods usually considered worthless into a...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Martha Tilaar spreads the message of peace
Martha Tilaar spreads the message of peaceBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): To cosmetic queen Martha Tilaar her country is as precious as an emerald necklace."Once the string is broken the whole necklace falls apart.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Suryatin dreams of Bandung's Silicon Valley
Suryatin dreams of Bandung's Silicon ValleyBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bandung's alternative names, the City of Flowers and Parijs van Java, might not be appropriate for much longer, according to Suryatin Setiawan, director of the Bandung-based research and information technology division...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Worldwide photo contest projected to boost Bali's image
Worldwide photo contest projected to boost Bali's image JAKARTA (JP): The island of Bali offers a rich variety of art and culture, a most fascinating tropical environment and a well- preserved religious culture.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Rawa Aopa is a heaven on earth for bird-watchers
Rawa Aopa is a heaven on earth for bird-watchersBy Ariyanti Handayani RAWA AOPA, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): "Watch out. Crocodile! Crocodile!" shouted Sunardi, our 15-year-old guide. Without thought we rowed as fast as we could to get away. Crocodiles, locally called bokeo, are common in the area.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Indonesian art and politics on show in Australia
Indonesian art and politics on show in AustraliaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Seeing the exhibition of Indonesian contemporary art in the Australian center for contemporary art building in Melbourne is like entering a microcosm of today's political situation in Indonesia, protected by the wide...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Falling for fish skin bags hook, line and sinker
Falling for fish skin bags hook, line and sinkerBy R. Agus Bakti YOGYAKARTA (JP): The ray fish is one of Indonesia's many marine riches. Apart from its delicious meat, its skin is a special material that can be made into numerous useful items, like wallets, bags, belts and key and pager holders.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Guess What? Ineke Koesherawati
Guess What? Ineke Koesherawati Known for her controversial pose in Matra magazine, movie and television star Inneke Koesherawati decided to change her image a little bit during this fasting month of Ramadhan.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Celebrate in style at Sheraton Media
Celebrate in style at Sheraton Media The Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers in Jakarta is offering an abundance of special events and activities to help revelers ring in the holiday season.Throughout Ramadhan, break your fast at a sumptuous Buka Puasa Buffet at the Breeze Cafe for Rp 42,350 net/person.
Sun, 19 Dec 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 Chindren's Song 3:00 Sports 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
RI teams finish fifth and seventh
RI teams finish fifth and seventh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's soft tennis team finished fifth in the World Soft Tennis Championships in Chinese Taipei from Dec. 8 to Dec. 16 while the men's team finished seventh.The championships were competed in by 18 countries.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Shopping is a little shop of horrors
Shopping is a little shop of horrorsBy Michael Upton JAKARTA (JP): I'm just not geared up for shopping. It's something other people do: I don't.I know I'm missing out. When I fumble in the morning for a pair of navy blue socks and find only brown, black and that garish pair given to me by a dear...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Clinic for incontinence
Clinic for incontinence JAKARTA (JP): The Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital on Jl. Diponegoro in Central Jakarta opened a clinic on Friday for patients suffering urinary incontinence, or inkontinensia urine.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Wiranto denies TNI role in East Timor mayhem
Wiranto denies TNI role in East Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto, chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI) until October, denied on Saturday accusations that the military played a role in September in the campaign of terror and mass destruction in East Timor.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Doulos Foundation pledges to continue its work
Doulos Foundation pledges to continue its work JAKARTA (JP): Despite the city administration's order to cease its operations, the management of the Christian-run Doulos Foundation in Cipayung, East Jakarta, pledged on Saturday to continue their activities in the area in the future.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Rocking to Jesus at SOF Cafe
Rocking to Jesus at SOF CafeBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): Imagine a smoke-free bar that doesn't serve any alcohol and stages live music performances that rock to Lord Jesus.No, it is neither a health bar nor a church.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Four dead in latest Maluku violence
Four dead in latest Maluku violence JAKARTA (JP): Communal violence in the riot-torn province of Maluku claimed more lives on Friday when a group of gunmen fired on a boat loaded with people in waters near the provincial capital of Ambon.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Maghrib 6:07 p.m.Monday Subuh 4:03 a.m.Imsak 4:13 a.m.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Guess What? Bianca Adinegoro
Guess What? Bianca Adinegoro At the age of 26, Bianca Adinegoro is not a person who is easily satisfied with her achievements. In fact she is willing to do everything in her power to make her wishes come true.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
A millennium bash to remember at Hotel Mulia
A millennium bash to remember at Hotel Mulia Hotel Mulia Senayan will be the place to greet the new millennium for those who want to enjoy themselves and let the worry-warts take care of Y2K problems.At center stage for its celebration is its Millennium Gala Dinner, featuring renowned composer and...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Worshiping in the mall? Why not?
Worshiping in the mall? Why not? Sunday services are mostly solemn and held inside a church. But alternative venues are becoming popular among worshipers, and their services are thought to be unique. Some services are held in shopping malls and other people-friendly places.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Crocodile myths kept alive in SE Sulawesi
Crocodile myths kept alive in SE Sulawesi RAWA AOPA, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): For the people who live in the Aopa and Mokaleleo villages around the swamp area, mentioning Rawa Aopa automatically brings to mind bokeo (the Bugis word for crocodile).
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
A festive season at the Jakarta Hilton
A festive season at the Jakarta Hilton The holiday season has arrived. Christmas, the New Millennium and Idul Fitri are lined up and ripe for celebration. If you're after a quiet time or the party of a lifetime, the Jakarta Hilton International and its staff are ready to help.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Getting the low down on underwear
Getting the low down on underwearBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): To look beautiful you can go to any beauty parlor, but to look sexy, you must wear the right lingerie. At least, this credo is held by famous actress Sarah Azhari, whose sex appeal has led to her being dubbed an Indonesian Marilyn...
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Tips to staying at hotels over the New Year
Tips to staying at hotels over the New YearBy E. Effendi Unless you are someone whose calendar is based on the migration of birds flying South, I think you may have already noticed by now that we will be celebrating three big events coming at us. They are Moe, Larry, and Curly.No, sorry. Wrong trio.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
New lamps light up holidays
New lamps light up holidays JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will install decorative streetlamps at 72 points along the city's main thoroughfare Jl. Thamrin to greet Christmas, the post-fasting Idul Fitri celebration and the new millennium, an official said on Thursday.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
Fighting graft may be long and painful
Fighting graft may be long and painful JAKARTA (JP): Minister for Investment and State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Saturday fighting the country's systemic and deep rooted corruption could result in a long and painful process for society.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999
West Java has its own Hindu monument
West Java has its own Hindu monumentBy Michael Upton JAKARTA (JP): If you're in the Bandung area and you've had enough of hot springs, volcano craters and jeans shops, there's a worthwhile sightseeing spot only an hour or so away that will provide a complete contrast -- in fact it's unique in West...
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Govt to tighten control of labor export firms
Govt to tighten control of labor export firms JAKARTA (JP): A top labor official has charged that 80 percent of the country's 400 licensed labor export companies are either unqualified or unprofessional.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
60,000 firecrackers seized in C. Java
60,000 firecrackers seized in C. Java WONOSOBO, Central Java: Local police seized a total of 50,000 firecrackers in Karanggondang village on Thursday and were searching for two alleged dealers, an official said.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Tonetto's article biased
Tonetto's article biased Writing a letter to the editor of The Jakarta Post is generally a pointless exercise. No one pays much attention to notes from those familiar few, relentless correspondents who clog up your pages day after day with their boring diatribes.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Widodo calms concerns over generals in Cabinet
Widodo calms concerns over generals in Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. calmed concerns on Friday that members of the military serving in the Cabinet had not retired from active service some two months after being sworn in as ministers.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Maid abducts boss' toddler
Maid abducts boss' toddler TANGERANG (JP): A teenage housemaid was arrested on Friday for allegedly kidnapping her employers' 18-month-old daughter after being told she could not visit her hometown in Palembang, an officer said.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: , Dec 18, 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: , Dec 18, 1999Exhibitions * Drawing Exhibition: Garis Tepi 200+0 by 12 artists (Agung Kurniawan, S. Teddy D., Bambang Toko, Moelyono, Anusapati, Tri Wahyudi alias Popok, Nindityo Adipurnomo, Ade Darmawan, Hafiz, Firman, Yani Halim and Arahmaiani) at Cemeti Gallery, Dec...
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 17, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -25 17,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 425 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075...
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Man killed for burning house
Man killed for burning house SEMARANG: A man was beaten to death by residents of Bulu village in Temanggung regency on Thursday after setting his parents' house on fire.Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col. M.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
New James Bond movie opens across town
New James Bond movie opens across town JAKARTA (JP): What happens when a new 007 movie opens? All the theaters in town may not be enough. Here's the alphabetical lineup of films playing at the local cinema, with reviews and grades by Rayya Makarim (RM), Oren Murphy (OM) and Tam Notosusanto (TN).
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Jakarta's oldest mosque lives on
Jakarta's oldest mosque lives onBy A. Junaidi This grand mosque, the oldest in the capital, once had the national red and white flag on the top of its tower. It reddened the faces of the Dutch colonial authorities, who then assigned their soldiers to attack the Muslim holy place.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
More acts of violence
More acts of violence Ever since May last year, a disgusting culture of violence has spread to many areas of the country. The picture ironically appears to be a grim part of the social changes which have the nation encouragingly moving toward democracy.
Sat, 18 Dec 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 Student's Quiz 3:30 Travel Program 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
JFX to open in July
JFX to open in July JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX), the country's first commodity futures exchange, will begin trading on July 1 next year, the exchange's president Hasan Zein Mahmud said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
RI forex reserves weaken
RI forex reserves weaken JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves fell by US$58 million to $16.60 billion in the week ending on Dec. 15 from $16.65 billion the previous week, Bank Indonesia reported on Thursday.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Provinces told to be active in fighting poverty
Provinces told to be active in fighting poverty JAKARTA (JP): Each province will be responsible for poverty alleviation in its area when the Law on Regional Autonomy takes effect next year, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Basri Hasanuddin said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Car makers rev up for resurgence in demand
Car makers rev up for resurgence in demand JAKARTA (JP): Dealers of 15 car makers displayed their new products at Indonesia's first automotive show in three years in Jakarta this week in the hopes of a resurgence in demand.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Yogyakarta craftspeople create exquisite ceramic objects
Yogyakarta craftspeople create exquisite ceramic objectsBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ceramic industries in Yogyakarta have always been associated with Kasongan, a handicraft village in Bantul district, some 10 kilometers south of here.
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Blood runs out
Blood runs out The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has burdened the community again for three months this year. Like in previous years, PMI collected funds from the people by charging extra on utility bills such as electricity, water, telephone, and even adding to the amount charged for traveling or...
Sat, 18 Dec 1999
Police officer, civilian killed in Aceh
Police officer, civilian killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The almost daily dose of violence which has become a feature of life in Aceh claimed two more victims on Friday when a police officer and a civilian were shot dead in Pidie regency.Pidie Police chief Lt. Col.