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Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Now is not the time for laissez faire
Now is not the time for laissez faire JAKARTA (JP): Nobody could accuse me of apple polishing when I said I loved Gus Dur's favorite expression, Gitu aja koq repot (Why worry?). Although it showed a laissez-faire attitude, this expression denoted confidence.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Fire razes printing factory
Fire razes printing factory JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed a printing factory on Jl. Tanah Abang IV in Central Jakarta on Saturday afternoon, causing at least Rp 1 billion in losses.No factory employees were reported injured and PT. UPATI was closed for the weekend.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
And Bulan dances..
And Bulan dances..By Anton Kurnia I have heard several different accounts of my father and mother. One of them was told to me by my grandmother.It goes like this: My father and my uncle were identical twins.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Australia out to mend fences with Indonesia
Australia out to mend fences with Indonesia SYDNEY (Agencies): Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Saturday he wanted to mend the country's relations with Indonesia and expressed interest in President Abdurrahman Wahid's proposal to hold a summit with East Timor leader Jose Alexandre...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Villagers share art of kris sheath making
Villagers share art of kris sheath makingBy R. Agus Bakti YOGYAKARTA (JP): The kris -- the traditional Malay and Indonesian dagger -- is no longer in use. Some regard it is as a heirloom, while for others it is only a decoration or a souvenir.A kris is not complete without a sheath.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Ketut Budiana's fantastic art on display
Ketut Budiana's fantastic art on displayBy Jean Couteau UBUD, Bali (JP): The world of Balinese painting has in the last few years been overtaken by modernist concerns. Galleries, journalists and collectors alike - mostly non-indigenous and with their own vested interests - support an art which...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Chinese publications face rivalry
Chinese publications face rivalryBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Only a small percentage of people in Indonesia can speak Chinese, let alone read the characters. But new local magazines and newspapers in Chinese are now available in the capital.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Doors open for Chinese-Indonesians
Doors open for Chinese-Indonesians Chinese-Indonesians can breathe a little easier in showing their cultural identity after the lifting of a ban imposed by the New Order administration in 1967. Harder to eradicate, however, are entrenched social stereotypes and discrimination.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Ruben draws with Polgar, Utut falls to to Khalifman
Ruben draws with Polgar, Utut falls to to Khalifmanby Ivy Susanti SANUR, Bali (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Ruben Gunawan forced women's top player GM Judit Polgar of Hungary to draw in the 46th move of the seventh round of the JAPFA Classic International Tournament 2000 here on Saturday.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Surabaya gears up to host 15th PON
Surabaya gears up to host 15th PONBy Mohammad Zurqoni SURABAYA (JP): Visitors in Surabaya, the capital of East Java, will be surprised by the many banners and billboards displaying "Ponti" the peacock throughout the city.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador The Netherlands and Indonesia have a very special and long relationship. It is with great satisfaction that I can remark that the winds of change that have been blowing in Indonesia since the last year or so, have provided fresh air and oxygen to the old ties and...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
To be extraordinary is the norm for Mely G. Tan
To be extraordinary is the norm for Mely G. TanBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Being extraordinary is the norm for sociologist Mely Giok Lan Tan, most especially when she is the only Indonesian contributor in books and articles featuring other prominent writers from around the world.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
C. Java misses Olympics shuttlers
C. Java misses Olympics shuttlers SEMARANG (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia Central Java chairman Soenjoto said three national shuttlers -- men's doubles Eng Hian, women's doubles Etty Tantri and mixed doubles Zelin Resiana -- were banned from competing in the 15th National Games (PON)...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
PSM aims to expose illegal drugs mafia
PSM aims to expose illegal drugs mafia MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The patron of PSM Makassar, Nurdin Halid, said on Friday the soccer club would expose the "drug mafia" which was supplying drugs to players in the Bank Mandiri national league.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Harley Davidson, all revved up and ready to go
Harley Davidson, all revved up and ready to goBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): When Agustinus "Nugie" Nugraha gained public recognition as a professional singer about three years ago, he made his teenage dreams a reality.One of them was to buy a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
TNT offers value-adding solutions
TNT offers value-adding solutions JAKARTA (JP): TNT, the European market leader for express and logistics is at the fore of the industry in Indonesia following the prolonged economic crisis which hit the country.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Man jailed over women smuggling
Man jailed over women smuggling LOS ANGELES (AP): A man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for arranging to smuggle two Indonesian women into the United States and holding them as indentured servants.Robert Lie, 55, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
E. Timor gets foreign help
E. Timor gets foreign help SINGAPORE (AP): Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono and Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on Saturday agreed to launch a program to help East Timor develop its human resources, officials said.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Spreading the literary word across Java
Spreading the literary word across JavaBy Sori Siregar JAKARTA (JP): As we all know, literature has been poorly taught in our schools for decades. The lack of knowledgeable teachers is said to be one of main reasons for this.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts Agenda Cultural Talk on Pekalongan Batik Innovation on Natural Dye by Batik artist Dudung Ali Syachbana from Gedungwuni Pekalongan, Central Java, at the Indonesian Arts and Culture Development 's Office on Jl. Pakubuwono VI no.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Tanya: Behind the natural beauty of Banda
Tanya: Behind the natural beauty of BandaBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time England swapped with the Dutch its claim to Banda in return for Manhattan, the island at the heart of New York City and todays magnet for all the world's money.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
S. Korean minister to visit RI
S. Korean minister to visit RI SEOUL, South Korea (AP): South Korean State Minister for Trade Han Duk-soo will visit Indonesia and India in early May to promote trade and economic cooperation, his office said Saturday.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
President supports Riau demand over CPP oil block
President supports Riau demand over CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid backed on Saturday the provincial administration of Riau's demand to take over the management of the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block, despite opposition from state oil company Pertamina.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Guess What? Bill Saragih
Guess What? Bill Saragih What's in a name? It's money. Oops, not really. But for veteran jazz musician Bill Amirsyah Saragih, a name has a lot to do with business. That is why he changed his name to Bill Simatupang.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Dutch-Indonesian economic relations
Dutch-Indonesian economic relations Trade relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia have blossomed over the past years. Bilateral trade volume has grown yearly, with Indonesia realizing a considerable surplus. Indonesian exports to the Netherlands amounted to US$1.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
East Timor's wounded psyche told
East Timor's wounded psyche told Guns and ballot boxes; East Timor's vote for independence; Edited by Damien Kingsbury; Monash Asia Institute 2000; Paperback 201 pages. MELBOURNE (JP): For an Indonesian, even one who is conscious of the nation's faults and shortcomings, Damien Kingsbury's Guns and...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Indonesia's prospects dim in Asian Cup c'ship
Indonesia's prospects dim in Asian Cup c'ship JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia's prospects of advancing beyond the first round of the Asian Cup are slim, a former national soccer coach told AFP Saturday."Indonesia is now in the 'hell' group, and it would be very difficult for Indonesia to score a victory...
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Death toll of a trading company
Death toll of a trading company I foresee that the future of trading companies will end with the advent of Internet commerce.I worked in a Japanese trading company for 22 years. We sold all sorts of Japanese goods to Indonesia -- printing machines, stationery, cigarette paper and so on.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
East Javanese miniature ships operate on high seas
East Javanese miniature ships operate on high seasBy Gin Kurniawan MOJOKERTO, East Java (JP): Various types of ships have been created by his old hands. Not just sailing ships but also historical traditional ships which may have been forgotten.
Sun, 30 Apr 2000
Norman puts sparkle into Jakarta fashion
Norman puts sparkle into Jakarta fashionBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Fashion accessories have a long history in Indonesia. The country's rich fashion culture is reflected in the glittering appearance of an Indonesian woman, fitted out from head to toe, at special occasions.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Lone woman player Polgar keeps lead in JAPFA Classic
Lone woman player Polgar keeps lead in JAPFA ClassicBy Ivy Susanti SANUR, Bali (JP): Grand Master (GM) Judit Polgar of Hungary held her lead on Friday with 4.5 Match Points (MP) after she drew with GM Alexander Khalifman of Russia in the sixth round of the JAPFA Classic International Tournament...
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
PlayStation rental houses boom in Jakarta
PlayStation rental houses boom in JakartaBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): The economic meltdown, which is yet to completely recover, has had its good side. It has at least inspired people from all walks of life to think about different ways to make ends meet in order to weather the economic struggle.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Witness tells court Agus not the owner of seized drugs
Witness tells court Agus not the owner of seized drugs JAKARTA (JP): A witness testified in the drug trial of Second Lt. Agus Isrok that the defendant was not the owner of the illegal substances seized by the police from a room of a West Jakarta hotel last August.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Marzuki seeks Swiss's help to find Soeharto's account
Marzuki seeks Swiss's help to find Soeharto's account JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman reiterated on Friday his appeal to the Swiss government to help the Indonesian authorities probe former president Soeharto's financial wealth which might be hidden in that country.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Astra International earns Rp 1.5t in 1999
Astra International earns Rp 1.5t in 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed automotive giant PT Astra International said on Friday it registered net income of Rp 1.5 trillion last year (US$192 million at the current rate), compared to a net loss of Rp 3.7 trillion the previous year.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
KONI supports urine tests to detect illegal drugs use
KONI supports urine tests to detect illegal drugs use BOGOR (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will support sports organizations that undertake urine tests on athletes suspected of using illegal drugs.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
IBRA wants 'fair' price for BCA public offering
IBRA wants 'fair' price for BCA public offeringBy Reiner S. SINGAPORE (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) wants to set a "fair" price for the landmark initial public offering of Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Military to set up special administrative tribunal
Military to set up special administrative tribunal BANDUNG (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) will establish a special tribunal to handle cases relating to disputes between officers and their subordinates, TNI Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Fachrul Rozi said.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Laksamana denies graft allegations
Laksamana denies graft allegations JAKARTA (JP): Laksamana Sukardi denied on Friday graft charges that cost him his post as state minister of investment and state enterprises development, and demanded that President Abdurrahman Wahid clear him of the allegations.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Public urged to accept new fares
Public urged to accept new fares JAKARTA (JP): Arguing a fare hike was unavoidable, Governor Sutiyoso appealed to residents on Friday to understand the city administration's decision to start implementing new bus fares on Sunday.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
'Time' gets award for RI coverage
'Time' gets award for RI coverage NEW YORK (AP): Time magazine has won an award from the Overseas Press Club for its coverage of Indonesia and East Timor.John Colmey, David Liebhold and Time's Asia staff won best magazine business reporting for writing about the fortune of deposed president...
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Outdoor equipment shops flourish in Yogyakarta
Outdoor equipment shops flourish in YogyakartaBy Anis Suryani YOGYAKARTA (JP): The fast-growing adventure tours and sports industry in Yogyakarta has been accompanied by a mushrooming of shops selling outdoor equipment.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
PT Newmont
PT Newmont Correction: A few words were inadvertently left out in the sixth paragraph of the letter PT Newmont responds of the April 28 edition. The paragraph should read "... nor do our ongoing community development programs and their associated budgets.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Transparency and corporate governance in RI
Transparency and corporate governance in RI This is the second of two articles by Mark Baird, the World Bank's country director, based on a presentation on April 25 at the conference on freedom of economic information, held here among others by the LP3ES research group in cooperation with the...
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
RI wants talks with Australia, E. Timor
RI wants talks with Australia, E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid proposed on Friday a three-nation summit between Indonesia, Australia and East Timor to mend ties and create stability in the region.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Angry university students burn senate hall
Angry university students burn senate hall JAKARTA (JP): Angry maritime engineering students of Dharma Persada University in Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, set on fire on Friday morning the student senate boardroom of the university's School of Engineering.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
City to enforce lower private parking fees
City to enforce lower private parking fees JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso insisted on Friday all privately managed parking lots must lower their parking fees in compliance with city regulations."Private parking lot operators have to put up signboards informing residents about the new parking fees,...
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Talk, talk and talk
Talk, talk and talk Instead of coming out with ways of solving the country's many pressing problems, President Abdurrahman Wahid and leaders of the House of Representatives ended up hurling accusations at each other in their latest round of consultations on Thursday.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Muniarsih reveals herselft in painting
Muniarsih reveals herselft in paintingBy Tjahjono EP YOGYAKARTA (JP): Verbal language is too limited to expressively reveal one's fantasies and impressions.The Bali-born painter I Gusti Ayu Kadek Muniarsih is trying to express her inner feelings and ideas by using languages of signs, symbols and...
Sat, 29 Apr 2000
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 29, 2000
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 29, 2000Exhibitions* Painting exhibition by Yaksa Agus, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404) April 25 - May 2. * Installation video exhibition: Evolution 2.0, Rotraut Pape, CCF French Cultural Center, Jl.