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TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Film 6:00 Children's Songs 7:00...

For art's sake: Detect original and fake works

For art's sake: Detect original and fake worksBy Renate Kant SINGAPORE (JP): On Sunday, March 18, 2001, The Jakarta Post ran an entire section of articles about art forgery with such titles as Forged Art a Lucrative Business, Indonesia, the Land of Fine Art Forgery and Forgery, Crime Plaguing Art...

'RCTI' to meet 'Kompas' in delayed final

'RCTI' to meet 'Kompas' in delayed final JAKARTA (JP): RCTI claimed a place in the final to challenge Kompas in The Jakarta Post's 18th anniversary soccer tournament at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday after defeating their contenders.

Weak rupiah may hamper Seville badminton team

Weak rupiah may hamper Seville badminton team JAKARTA (JP): The weakening of the rupiah's exchange rate in the last few days could hamper the Badminton Association of Indonesia's (PBSI) plan to send a strong squad to the Sudirman Cup and the World Championships in Seville, Spain, next month.

Public theaters effectively 'killing' arts theaters

Public theaters effectively 'killing' arts theatersBy Yusuf Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Ever since the downfall of the New Order Government, public theaters have become more a fact of life. Street rallies at various strategic locations have become a common sight.

NU ready to hold mass prayer

NU ready to hold mass prayer JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for the mass prayer in Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, were almost complete on Saturday while green carpets had been rolled out to cover an area in the eastern parking lot that could hold 50,000 people.

Home-made brownies for the family

Home-made brownies for the family JAKARTA (JP): Those sweet and crunchy brownies are highly popular although they are a bit expensive and not all bakeries have them on their shelves. Here is a recipe from Doddy Pamudji, a writer of cake recipes.

The wind to Benoa

The wind to BenoaBy I Wayan Juniarta BENOA, Bali (JP): For fifty-year-old Pierre Guillaume and his six sailing companions, the supposed-to-be tiring nine-day sea voyage from Singapore to Bali on a 20-meter long yatch was simply a fun cruise.

Mount Merapi farmer lives organically with nature

Mount Merapi farmer lives organically with natureBy Des Price MT. MERAPI, Central Java (JP): A windy, narrow road leads up to the hamlet of Muntilan, which is within a stone's throw from Mount Merapi's slopes, and is a peaceful rural setting where life for most of the locals goes on as though they...

Gus Dur seeks 'higher' guidance

Gus Dur seeks 'higher' guidance SURABAYA (JP): When faced with critical moments and times of adversity, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid is renowned not only for his diplomatic skills, but also his habit of seeking "guidance" from the world beyond by visiting the graves of elders.

Estrada set for new prison as Arroyo warns his supporters

Estrada set for new prison as Arroyo warns his supporters MANILA (AFP): Jailed ex-Philippine president Joseph Estrada underwent a medical check-up Saturday ahead of his transfer to another prison as his successor warned supporters protesting his detention that armed forces would meet "any...

Forget the land and live by the sea

Forget the land and live by the seaBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Park your car in the front porch and your boat in the back yard. Are you out of your mind?No. Not if you are flushed with cash, as you can be one of the proud owners of a property in the waterfront area.

Toraja village named a world heritage site

Toraja village named a world heritage siteBy Hasanuddin Hamid TANATORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): Residents of the village of Toraja Ke'te Kesu in Sanggalangi district have never been happier. The traditional village has been nominated as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational,...

Dayak Katingan community offer gesture of peace

Dayak Katingan community offer gesture of peace The Dayak Katingan community, the third largest Dayak sub- ethnic group, held a rare traditional rite last week. The three- day ceremony, from April 21 through April 23, was basically a celebration of their victory against the Madurese and to return...

Issue memorandum, but no impeachment, says Cabinet

Issue memorandum, but no impeachment, says Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): The Cabinet on Saturday once again pleaded with the House of Representatives, warning them against going too far in its censure of President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Germany, new hope for Indonesian university graduates

Germany, new hope for Indonesian university graduatesBy Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister BERLIN (JP): On a murky fall morning a professor strode into his colleague's study. "Is there a vacancy in your place. A graduate from Indonesia, formerly under my tutelage, has asked me to find him a job," he said,...

Indonesia must restore law and order: Koehler

Indonesia must restore law and order: Koehler WASHINGTON (Reuters): International Monetary Fund chief Horst Koehler said on Friday re-establishing law and order in Indonesia was vital to trigger international financing support for the crisis-wracked country.

Ancient Mataram palace now part of a village

Ancient Mataram palace now part of a village KOTAGEDE, Yogyakarta (JP): A well-looked-after historical legacy is hard to find in Indonesia. If, as a tourist, you are thinking of visiting the nation's important historical sites which are not only in good repair but have also become part of the...

'Mooi Indie' works dominate local auction

'Mooi Indie' works dominate local auctionBy Boudewijn Brands JAKARTA (JP): On Kartini day last Sunday, the joint auctioneers, Larasati-Glerum South East Asia, set records again in their second sale. The event attracted at least 500 people, of which 240 were active bidders.

TNI organized killings: Report

TNI organized killings: Report SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): A secret report for the Jakarta government indicates the Indonesian military directed the militia violence against East Timor's independence vote in 1999, according to a Sydney newspaper Saturday.

Kumar, Ramkumar lead Palembang rally

Kumar, Ramkumar lead Palembang rally PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Indians Naren Kumar and Dorairaj Ramkumar of MRF team grabbed the current lead of the Asian Zone Championships at the 2001 Gudang Garam International Rally in Indralaya, South Sumatra, some 30 kilometers south of here on Saturday.

The capital braces for the masses

The capital braces for the masses JAKARTA (JP): Residents of the capital have begun taking precautionary measures bracing themselves for the masses expected on Sunday and Monday.The memory of the riots and looting of May 1998 still fresh in their minds, traders in the Glodok area in West Jakarta...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Membaca Frida Kahlo, by Agus Suwage, Astari Rasyid, Heri Dono, etc., Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), April 29. * Painting Sunny Earth, Krijono, Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.

Healing past traumas Suryani's way

Healing past traumas Suryani's wayBy Rani Rachmani Moediarta JAKARTA (JP): Past traumas make us unhappy, prevent us from adapting to new situations and cause psychological or social disorders. Healing these traumas involves editing the memory through spiritual meditation, instead of just...

What some parents say about expensive schools

What some parents say about expensive schools JAKARTA (JP): Below is what some parents have to say about expensive schools and why they send their children there.Leslie and James Sinay. We found a suitable secondary school for our only son Andaria, who is now in his final year at SDK Pantara, an...

Reward for uncovering bunker

Reward for uncovering bunkerFrom KompasA couple of months ago, when people were clamoring over the existence of a bunker under the houses of former president Soeharto's family members, on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta, Mbak Tutut (eldest daughter of Soeharto) said -- loud and clear -- that "anyone...

Supporters of Gus Dur asked to leave city

Supporters of Gus Dur asked to leave city JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso met the leader of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's die-hard supporters on Friday, and asked them to leave the city after taking part in a mass prayer on Sunday.

Government called on to help troubled workers in Taiwan

Government called on to help troubled workers in Taiwan JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator called on the government and the Labor Export Association (Apjati) on Friday to tackle the problem of some 2,500 Indonesian workers who had abandoned their...

Employers pay little attention to safety: Experts

Employers pay little attention to safety: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Many companies pay little attention to the great risks facing employees working in dangerous work environments, despite the fact that workers are a major asset to their industries, experts said on Friday.

Muhammadiyah celebration moved

Muhammadiyah celebration moved YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta chapter of Muhammadiyah Youth will move its anniversary celebration this Sunday to a more discreet location because of heightened political tensions.

Manggarai park damaged

Manggarai park damaged MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Around 1,531 hectares of the 32,246 hectare area of Manggarai Natural Tourism Park in Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, had been badly damaged due to illegal logging, an official said here on Friday.

Use conscience and logic

Use conscience and logicFrom Media IndonesiaA man claiming to be a religious leader issued a statement on April 17, 2001, broadcasted by several media, that would make most people's hair stand on end.In the statement, he called for a joint force from all national elements to topple the government...

Govt asked to review antidumping regulation

Govt asked to review antidumping regulation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Steel Pipe Manufacturers Association (Gapipa) called on the government on Friday to review the procedure imposed on local companies in filing an antidumping petition.

Embassies prepare contingency plans

Embassies prepare contingency plans JAKARTA (JP): In the face of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) mass prayer on Sunday and the House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session on Monday, several foreign embassies have prepared contingency plans for their citizens.

Addressing the refugee problem

Addressing the refugee problem The refugee problems in East Nusa Tenggara has to be resolved quickly. The facts show that the local governments in the provinces as well as in the regencies lack funds, equipment and personnel to address this problem.

Crimes against humanity

Crimes against humanity A cautious welcome should be given to the news that charges are at last to be laid against those named by the Attorney General's Office as responsible for the September 1999 violence in post-referendum East Timor.

House dismisses govt's request to call off censure

House dismisses govt's request to call off censure JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Friday flatly dismissed a government appeal for them to discontinue measures that could lead to a second memorandum of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid, saying that the process would proceed...

Officials not allowed to accept gifts worth over Rp 10 million

Officials not allowed to accept gifts worth over Rp 10 million JAKARTA (JP): In the latest draft law on shifting the burden of proof in corruption cases, state officials will not be allowed to receive gifts valued at more than Rp 10 million (US$833).

Police arrest two over 'shabu-shabu'

Police arrest two over 'shabu-shabu' TANGERANG (JP): Officers of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport police subprecinct arrested two men at the airport for possession of at least one kilogram of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) on Thursday night.An officer of the subprecinct, First. Brig.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 950 -75 181,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 62,500 AGIS 145 -5 4,948,000 Alakasa 90 -15 1,000 Alfa...

Dealing with tension

Dealing with tension Even as the political climate continues to rise, President (Abdurrahman) Wahid is planning to give a speech to make peace. The hope is that such a speech can ease emotions among both his supporters and adversaries.

BI will continue to defend ailing rupiah

BI will continue to defend ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin pledged here on Friday to further defend the ailing rupiah, which has been under pressure in the past few weeks amid growing conflict among political leaders.

Rupiah rate April 27

Rupiah rate April 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,438.00 12,438.00 11,878.00 11,998.00Australian dollar 1 5,864.26 6,383.18 6,089.85 6,157.37Austrian schilling 1 751.18 817.31 780.08 788.40Belgian franc 1 256.24 278.79 266.09 268.

Superstition reigns at capital's palaces

Superstition reigns at capital's palacesBy Ida Indawati Khouw The presidential palace complex has been witness to momentous changes in the country's history, and the changing of the guard of the highest powers in the land.

Japan's new PM committed to U.S. relations, reform

Japan's new PM committed to U.S. relations, reform TOKYO (Agencies): New Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Friday Japan's alliance with the United States was central to his nation's diplomacy, while vowing to improve ties with Asian neighbors.

KL rights group worried for detainees

KL rights group worried for detainees KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A Malaysian rights group said Friday there were growing fears for the safety of 10 opposition activists detained by police under a controversial security law.

Supermarkets to open on Sunday and Monday

Supermarkets to open on Sunday and Monday JAKARTA (JP): Major supermarkets in the city are to remain open on Sunday and Monday despite fears of heightened political tension in connection with a planned mass prayer on Sunday and the House plenary session the following day.

Cross-cultural risks in business

Cross-cultural risks in businessBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): A quick round of cappuccinos recently cost some Australian businessmen the equivalent of A$1 million. The experience demonstrated that Australian businesspeople still have a lot to learn about dealing with Australia's...

'The Poet' wins 2 awards at S'pore festival

'The Poet' wins 2 awards at S'pore festivalBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Ibrahim Kadir's powerful performance as The Poet, set during the bloody aftermath of the 1965 coup attempt in Indonesia, has won him the prestigious Silver Screen Award for best actor at the 14th Singapore International Film...

Happy hunting grounds for Gunungkidul lobster fishermen

Happy hunting grounds for Gunungkidul lobster fishermenBy Singgir Kartana and Manuel Perry Mesquita GUNUNGKIDUL, Central Java (JP): The Javanese word ngrendet perfectly describes the hard slog of a day's work for lobster fishermen in Gunungkidul, Central Java, not far from Yogyakarta.