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Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Two teenagers caught for holdup
Two teenagers caught for holdup JAKARTA (JP): Two young men aged 18 and 19 were caught on Saturday after holding up a bus passenger at knifepoint, a police report said.The robbery victim, Petrus Ucok Impola Lumbangaol, 22, said he was robbed by the two men, identified as Iswansidi and Toni, on...
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Political elite, stop bickering
Political elite, stop bickeringBy J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): The new government under President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called itself a Cabinet of National Unity.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Rights award winner remains true to homeland
Rights award winner remains true to homeland JAKARTA (JP): Mama Yosefa Alomang, one of two winners of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, said as an activist for Irian Jaya tribal rights she demanded the award be presented to her in her home province.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Home networking: Together we'll be stronger
Home networking: Together we'll be stronger Market researcher ACNielsen has found that only 6 percent of urban dwellers in Indonesia have a computer at home. However, as the economy recovers, and IT penetration levels increase, the percentage will certainly rise.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Three violent brawls hit city on Saturday morning
Three violent brawls hit city on Saturday morning JAKARTA (JP): Three separate brawls broke out on Saturday morning between city residents, leading to the death of one man and fire damage to scores of properties.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Muhammadiyah schools told to stay open
Muhammadiyah schools told to stay open JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Muslim organization Muhammadiyah has called on schools under its auspices to shun the government regulation which exempts students from classes during the Ramadhan fasting month.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Kutai Palace set for comeback
Kutai Palace set for comeback SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Kutai district administration has announced plans to revive the cultural life of the Kutai Kertanegara Palace in an effort to attract foreign tourists.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Epileptic woman drowns in river
Epileptic woman drowns in river JAKARTA (JP): A 20-year-old woman who drowned in the Kali Sentiong river in Tangerang two days ago was identified on Friday as Supiah.Nina, 60, the victim's mother, said that Supiah usually roamed around the Balaraja area, yelling and talking to herself, and then...
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Seven injured as violence unabated in Aceh
Seven injured as violence unabated in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence again marred the fasting month of Ramadhan in Aceh as three students and four police personnel were severely injured in separate incidents in Jeumpa Aceh regency over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
Troubled Bank Putera put under IBRA management
Troubled Bank Putera put under IBRA management JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia put the management of Bank Putera Multikarsa under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on Saturday after the bank's owners failed to raise the funds to settle the bank's negative account at the central bank.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999
2.1m Jakarta residents set to head for home
2.1m Jakarta residents set to head for home JAKARTA (JP): Some 2.1 million Jakarta residents are expected to travel to their hometowns for the upcoming Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri holidays, an official said."It is estimated that most of the residents, some 1.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
A breathtaking journey through the land of coconut trees
A breathtaking journey through the land of coconut trees MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): If you happen to be in Manado, North Sulawesi, and plan to go on to Gorontalo, don't miss the Manado-Gorontalo road trip.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Ramadhan this year a time for hope
Ramadhan this year a time for hope Muslims around the world are observing Ramadhan, the month in which they perform their holy obligations. Indonesian Muslims have greeted the fasting month with hope for a better future after the many traumatic incidents of the recent past.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
E. Timor's governing council meets
E. Timor's governing council meets DILI, East Timor (AFP): A former supporter of autonomy with Indonesia sat down with independence leaders and UN officials on Saturday for the first meeting of East Timor's governing council.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Paul Taylor dance troupe shares American culture
Paul Taylor dance troupe shares American cultureBy Edi Sedyawati JAKARTA (JP): There must be good reasons for the selection of Paul Taylor's Dance Company by the White House Millennium Council in the U.S. to become the official "Cultural Ambassadors of the United States". The U.S.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Myanmar wins SEA canoeing c'ships
Myanmar wins SEA canoeing c'ships BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar has scooped the pool at the Southeast Asian canoeing championships in Yangon, dominating rivals from six other nations, a junta statement said Saturday.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Umar Kayam on literature, life and communism
Umar Kayam on literature, life and communismBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (JP): Umar Kayam is one of the country's most respected fiction writers, if one of its least prolific. In over 25 years of writing he has published approximately 20 short stories, three slightly longer ones and one novel.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Former long-distance runner takes on Jakarta's rat race
Former long-distance runner takes on Jakarta's rat raceBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Martha Kase used to run for victory in her days as one of the country's top long-distance runners. Today, she runs a small food stall in the Senayan sports complex, the place where she once trained and competed.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSunday Maghrib 6:03 p.m.Monday Imsak 4:00 a.m.Subuh 4:10 a.m.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Tomohon -- Minahasa's City of Flowers
Tomohon -- Minahasa's City of FlowersText by Wahyuni Kamah Photo by Thomas Kiss TOMOHON, North Sulawesi (JP): When one thinks about Minahasa, a district in a North Sulawesi province, one often thinks of cloves, kolintang (a traditional bamboo musical instrument), the Bunaken sea garden, or bubur...
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Balinese NGO workers cope under pressure
Balinese NGO workers cope under pressureBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): At a small seaside hotel in Kuta a barefoot parade of sarong-and-bikini clad tourists wandered through the hotel lobby in search of the beach beyond.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Restaurant checks stepped up
Restaurant checks stepped up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Islamic officials in a Malaysian state have been told to step up checks on foodstalls and restaurants to ensure Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadhan, a report said Saturday.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Lithuanian artist comes to Yogyakarta
Lithuanian artist comes to YogyakartaBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): During the election, people associated specific colors such as blue, red and yellow with different political parties. But this is not the case for Lithuanian visual artist Sigitas Staniunas, who is holding an installation art...
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Indonesian documentary films: A sinking Noah's ark
Indonesian documentary films: A sinking Noah's arkBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): When film producer Shanty Harmayn asked for a definition of a documentary, her students at the Jakarta Art Institute (IKJ) answered in various ways: films with no story lines, flora and fauna and even boring films.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Ambon braces for President, Vice President's visit
Ambon braces for President, Vice President's visit AMBON, Maluku (JP): Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. Max Tamaela and Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina on Saturday made final preparations for Sunday's visit of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Guess What? Putu Wijaya
Guess What? Putu Wijaya It would appear that the issue of disintegration is not only giving headaches to top politicians, but also noted theater actor and director Putu Wijaya. And he is planning to use his talent to discuss the issue.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Rescue team calls off search for survivors of landslide
Rescue team calls off search for survivors of landslide PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Search and rescue teams have ended their attempts to find the remaining 35 people believed to still be buried in Thursday's landslide at the foot of Lantiak hill in Seberang Palinggam subdistrict, South Padang.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Millennium trend welcomes colorful hair
Millennium trend welcomes colorful hairBy Emma Cameron JAKARTA (JP): Forget bags darling, so passe. The newest fashion accessory is not a handbag, a pair of shoes or even a boyfriend -- it's your hair.L'Oreal launched a first last Monday for Indonesia at the Fashion Cafe: a nationwide competition...
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Bomer breaks ground on Indonesia's labor front
Bomer breaks ground on Indonesia's labor front JAKARTA (JP): For many years, Indonesia's unemployment rate has been put officially at less than five percent of its labor force, now estimated at 100 million.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BarliJP/leoWORK OF ART: Painter Barli Sasmitawinata (right) presents a work to former minister of education Fuad Hassan during the opening of Barli's painting exhibition at Bentara Budaya Jakarta on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta. The exhibition runs until Dec. 12.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
School's out -- but not all are happy going home
School's out -- but not all are happy going homeBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The loud ring of the bell that marked the end of school time on Wednesday had a different meaning for students. Most of them were entering a long vacation as many schools are closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan,...
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Reality check on the holiday season
Reality check on the holiday seasonBy A. Suhandojo JAKARTA (JP): "Holiday Season? Frankly my dear I don't give a damn." Part of that sentence is from a Scarlett O'Hara line when she wanted to get back together with her on-and-off husband Rhett Butler in the famous motion picture Gone with the Wind.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
PDI Perjuangan holds meeting to size up its poll showing
PDI Perjuangan holds meeting to size up its poll showing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is holding a three-day meeting to evaluate its performance in the June 7 general election and October's General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Guess What? Ichlasul Amal
Guess What? Ichlasul Amal No one ever though that Prof. Dr. Ichlasul Amal, the prominent political observer as well as rector at Gadjah Mada University, was also a humorous poet and poetry reader.Not until last Tuesday when he read his own compositions during The Art Performances for Peace held at...
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Presumption of guilt for bank looters
Presumption of guilt for bank looters Once again, we have to contain our fury with the disclosure of the Texmaco scandal. Meanwhile, in the Bank Bali affair, the authorities have not succeeded in jailing any of the wrongdoers.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Colorful Muslim dresses to light up new millennium
Colorful Muslim dresses to light up new millenniumBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The millennium euphoria, which seems to be everywhere, has also struck nine fashion designers who concentrate on Muslim outfits.
Sun, 12 Dec 1999
Komaruddin says fasting not a time for show
Komaruddin says fasting not a time for showBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Komaruddin Hidayat is one of Indonesia's most prominent Muslim intellectuals whose thoughts and opinions have frequently stung the ears of many traditional ulemas.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Telecoms and IT expo in 2000
Telecoms and IT expo in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will hold an annual international conference and exhibition on telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Police look for leads in gang brawl investigation
Police look for leads in gang brawl investigation JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police are still in the dark about a Wednesday gang brawl in the Asemka subdistrict of West Jakarta, in which four cars and one motorcycle were severely damaged by one of the gangs."So far, we have questioned 10 witnesses.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Telkom, Alcatel agree to push telecommuting
Telkom, Alcatel agree to push telecommuting JAKARTA (JP): PT Alcatel Indonesia and PT Telkom Indonesia have agreed to jointly promote telecommuting concepts to the Indonesian community.Under the agreement signed here early this week, the two companies will provide complete-integrated satellite...
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Painter Blanco dies of heart failure
Painter Blanco dies of heart failure DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Flamboyant painter Antonio Blanco died on Friday of heart disease at Sanglah Hospital here.A member of the hospital's staff, Gede Wardana, said Blanco died at about 1:30 p.m.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Preparing bahasa Indonesia for the new millennium
Preparing bahasa Indonesia for the new millenniumBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): A two-day seminar on the politics of national language held recently in Cisarua, Bogor, south of here, reflects an awareness of the urgency in preparing bahasa Indonesia to face the new millennium, with the uncontrollable...
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Muslims told to uphold peace during Ramadhan fasting month
Muslims told to uphold peace during Ramadhan fasting month JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) called on the Muslim community on Friday to exercise restraint and uphold peace during the Ramadhan fasting month.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Ex-ministers to be queried over Ambon clashes
Ex-ministers to be queried over Ambon clashes JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives working commission will question Gen. Wiranto and two other former Cabinet ministers next week over persistent riots in Maluku."We plan to question the former ministers from Dec. 14 to Dec.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, until Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Women play pivotal role in Javanese 'wayang' shows
Women play pivotal role in Javanese 'wayang' showsBy Kanti Walujo JAKARTA (Antara): The dalang (Javanese shadow puppet master) usually needs supporting personnel in charge of the orchestra, stage management, sound system, lighting, offerings and logistics to enable the show to go on.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Government at odds with IMF over fuel price hikes
Government at odds with IMF over fuel price hikes JAKARTA (JP): The government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are still at odds over the questions of when and how much to increase the price of fuel and electricity.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
English proficiency needs new teaching setting
English proficiency needs new teaching settingBy Sugeng Susilo Adi ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Older Indonesians, particularly men, often criticize members of the younger generation because they cannot speak English fluently despite having studied English formally for six years in junior and high...
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
PGA golf school lands sponsorship
PGA golf school lands sponsorship JAKARTA (JP): Prestasi Golf Andalan golf school received sponsorship on Friday from Mizuno sports equipment manufacturer.The deal was announced during the launching of Mizuno's newest golf equipment, Presage, at the school on Friday.
Sat, 11 Dec 1999
Thieves beat driver, steal car
Thieves beat driver, steal car JAKARTA (JP): Four suspected car thieves calling themselves police officers, beat a man with a steel pipe before taking off with the latter's blue Opel Blazer sedan, on Jl. Supratman in Ciputat, South Jakarta, early on Thursday morning, a city police spokesman said.Lt.