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Mon, 22 May 2000
Critics warn Gus Dur of possible impeachment
Critics warn Gus Dur of possible impeachment JAKARTA (JP): The polemic over President Abdurrahman Wahid's intention to have the three-decade-old communism ban lifted has been dragging on, with contenders warning of massive opposition that could lead to his ousting.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Fighting unabated in troubled Aceh
Fighting unabated in troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Hopes of an end to the conflict in Aceh are quickly fading as continued clashes over the weekend brought the number of dead to 15 since the signing of an accord between the government and the Free Aceh Movement on May 12.
Mon, 22 May 2000
RI crushes China to keep Thomas Cup
RI crushes China to keep Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): As China's Ji Xinpeng failed to return Taufik Hidayat's overhead, about 12,000 Indonesian spectators erupted in elation on Sunday as Indonesia won the Thomas Cup for the 12th time.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Action taken to stop final exam cheating
Action taken to stop final exam cheating JAKARTA (JP): Education officials have enlisted police help to ensure copies of the upcoming national final examinations (Ebtanas) will not be leaked to studens.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Man dies after jeep hit at train crossing
Man dies after jeep hit at train crossing JAKARTA (JP): A man died instantly on Saturday when his jeep was hit by a train at Rawa Buaya in Klingkit village in West Jakarta."The crash happened because of an unattended railway crossing gate which led the victim, Han On Tjiang, 53, to drive his Feroza...
Mon, 22 May 2000
Standard income for medical specialists needed: Experts
Standard income for medical specialists needed: Experts JAKARTA (JP): A standard for the minimum wage for medical specialists is needed to encourage them to work in areas which offer fewer benefits, experts said here on Saturday.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Vendors running rings around Senayan joggers
Vendors running rings around Senayan joggers JAKARTA (JP): For many years, the Senayan sports complex in Central Jakarta has been a favorite site for Jakarta residents from all walks of life and ages to jog and take part in morning exercises, particularly on weekends.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Megawati's flying visit disappoints thousands
Megawati's flying visit disappoints thousands SORONG, Irian Jaya (JP): Thousands of residents were left disappointed on Sunday after a long wait to meet Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri ended fruitlessly here.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Two die, three injured in brawl at discotheque
Two die, three injured in brawl at discotheque JAKARTA (JP): Two people died and three others were seriously injured early on Sunday morning after dozens of people armed with machetes attacked MW Istana Dangdut discotheque on Jl. Pangeran Tubagus Angke, Pesing, West Jakarta.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Exaggerated interpretation
Exaggerated interpretationFrom TajukArmy Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto recently stated that the Indonesian Military (TNI) would oppose any side attempting to unconstitutionally topple the government.It promptly drew reactions.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Fishermen want oil-spill money
Fishermen want oil-spill money CILACAP, Central Java: Local fishermen demanded on Friday Rp 80.2 billion in compensation for the oil spill caused by an oil spill from tanker MT King Fisher off Cilacap on April 1.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Rich Kutai poor in infrastructure, facilities
Rich Kutai poor in infrastructure, facilitiesBy Anton Sudarisman KUTAI, East Kalimantan (JP): Radiman stared in distress at his truck, trapped in a muddy road for four hours. He tried to tow it, but it would not even start.What Radiman worried most about was the vegetables on the truck.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Yen hits three week high, despite U.S. interest hike
Yen hits three week high, despite U.S. interest hike HONG KONG (AFP): Despite initial falls following Tuesday's U.S. interest rate rise, the Japanese yen rallied to a three week high on talk of the country's central bank lifting its "zero- rate" policy.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Illegal VCDs seized in C. Java
Illegal VCDs seized in C. Java BANYUMAS, Central Java: About 3,200 illegal video compact discs (VCDs) were confiscated by local police in a series of raids here in the past two weeks, police chief Col. Carel Rissakota said on Saturday.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Hidayat elected new Justice Party chief
Hidayat elected new Justice Party chief JAKARTA (JP): Hidayat Nurwahid was elected the new chairman of the Justice Party on Sunday, replacing Minister of Forestry and Plantations Nur Mahmudi Ismail.Hidayat, a lecturer in the postgraduate program at the state- run Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic...
Mon, 22 May 2000
Ambon counts toll from six days of unrelenting violence
Ambon counts toll from six days of unrelenting violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): An uneasy calm returned to the strife-torn province of Ambon on Sunday, as over 200 fresh troops arrived to help soldiers conduct an antisniper operation.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Desy questioned in heroin arrest
Desy questioned in heroin arrest JAKARTA (JP): Police questioned actress Desy Ratnasari and four other people on Sunday after a small packet of heroin, worth Rp 35,000 (US$4), was thrown from her car during a random check.City police chief of detectives for narcotics crimes Lt. Col.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Convenience, safety on trains
Convenience, safety on trainsFrom KompasWe, train passengers, no longer feel at ease or safe traveling by train because of crimes which often take place on trains. The Senja Utama Solo-Balapan train, Senja Utama Yogyakarta and Fajar Utama Yogyakarta are some examples.
Mon, 22 May 2000
Plant owners must build ties with locals
Plant owners must build ties with locals BOGOR (JP): Police officers urged factory owners on Friday to build better relationships with local residents to help avoid robberies from occurring at their premises.Chief of Bogor Police detectives Capt.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to Singapore
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to SingaporeBy Rita A. Widiadana SINGAPORE (JP): When Susan Lee turned 38 last October, she and her husband James decided to start a family.Susan has a thriving career as a communications director at a multinational level and James is an event organizer at one...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Yogya gays in search of identity
Yogya gays in search of identityBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): "Yogyakarta is a haven for gays" read a banner put up for several days on the River Progo bridge, which leads to the city of Yogyakarta from Jl. Wates.
Sun, 21 May 2000
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education As companies follow the global e-business paradigm, they are ever more seeking to recruit savvy, intelligent, business-led employees to help spearhead their organizations in this new electronic age of commerce.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi Most city residents instantly learned of the May 13 rioting in the West Jakarta commercial district here via radio and TV news, in the comfort of their own home.Guess where Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas Cup
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia and China, the two candidates for the Thomas Cup, both expressed confidence in winning Sunday's final at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab As dangdut music filled the air in one of the rooms of the grand Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Sihab climbed onto the stage and danced joyfully to the tune.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishermen worry over haze
Fishermen worry over haze KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities have so far denied reports of a growing haze, but many Malaysian fishermen refuse to risk their lives and are staying ashore, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of the second anniversary of Soeharto's resignation, which falls on Sunday, a group of some 300 anti- Soeharto protesters attempted on Saturday to break through the cordon of a troop of some 50 riot police to reach the former president's...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts AgendaDrawing Exhibition by Arahmaiani at Galeri Lontar (Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl Utan Kayu No.68H, East Jakarta, phone: 021-8573388; fax: 021-8573387; E-mail: aldero @cbn.net.id, from May 19 (opening at 7.30 p.m.) through June 9. (Closed on holidays and Mondays.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Nine missing people found alive
Nine missing people found alive MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Nine people previously declared missing after massive flooding in West and Central Malaka districts on Tuesday have been found safe.East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Yohanes Pake Pani said on Saturday the nine people had been found...
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdog
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdogBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): She may not seem like a role model: a twice- divorced woman with three young children, no permanent job and no college degree, a nastier attitude than your neighbor's pet rottweiler and an outrageous taste...
Sun, 21 May 2000
KL envoys meet rebel leaders
KL envoys meet rebel leaders KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Saturday its diplomats met for the first time with leaders of rebels holding 21 mostly foreign hostages in the southern Philippines, but called their demands "vague".
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Hello Mister, I love you...'
'Hello Mister, I love you...' JAKARTA (JP): Taking a stroll through a shopping area is not always pleasurable. On the contrary, for me, as an expatriate woman, it never goes smoothly; there is always the disturbance of some male rudely whistling between his teeth to get my attention, or the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Commander (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah apologized to the Acehnese on Saturday for his troops' involvement in last year's mass killings in the province.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority'
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid went over the heads of the country's politicians on Saturday and turned directly to the public for support over his proposal to lift a 34-year-old ban against communism in Indonesia.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Models live between catwalk and reality
Models live between catwalk and realityBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): "Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mambo No. 5!" The latest preferred fashion music blasts in the chilly air outside the Louvre Dome. Bright spotlights and lasers flash from one model to another; reflected on their glowing,...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Baki's guitars hit the right note
Baki's guitars hit the right noteText and photos by Ali Budiman SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Guitars have created jobs in the village of Baki.It's not because the people are talented musicians, even though there is a Senin Kemis keroncong music group in the village.They do not play guitars in Baki.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his art
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his artBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): An artist usually expresses his emotions through his work. The artist Sunaryo reveals his anguish and anger regarding the series of tragedies that have stricken Indonesia in his latest works.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger Arriving in China to promote the Special Olympics, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not shrink from politically explosive trade issues.With China negotiating World Trade Organization membership with the European Union and a contentious Chinese trade vote in the U.S.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city China was one of the first countries to recognize Indonesia's independence. The strong bilateral ties were cut in 1967 when Jakarta accused Beijing of backing an abortive communist coup in 1965, a charge China denies.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players KUALA LUMPUR (JP): In order to boost the Malaysian singles players' technical skills in international tournaments in the future, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is seeking an excellent coach.
Sun, 21 May 2000
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fifteen foreign social workers aiding Ambon communal clash refugees are giving up their duties due to uncertain security in restive city of Ambon, which has seen more interreligious conflicts since Tuesday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China retains Uber Cup title with leisure
China retains Uber Cup title with leisureBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The 12,000-seat Putra Indoor Stadium, in which only about 500 Chinese spectators were present, witnessed China's domination in the women's team badminton world championship by claiming the Uber Cup trophy for the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!By Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): The Chongs feel they have everything it takes to be a successful family. They run a corporation, own a luxurious mansion, fancy cars and five koi fish.Chong, 34, was interested in koi because of their variegated colors.
Sun, 21 May 2000
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia's privately owned RCTI station suffered a Rp 1 billion (US$111,110) deficit due to a change in the semifinals and final schedule of the Thomas and Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Eddie Hara bares his soul and mind in new exhibition
Eddie Hara bares his soul and mind in new exhibitionBy Susi Andrini YOGYAKARTA (JP): Painting mirrors its creator's soul and mind. It is true of the works of Eddie Hara currently on show at Bentara Budaya in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Discord in economic team continues
Discord in economic team continues Economists stand by exasperatedly as political interests keep overshadowing steps to recovery, says economist Arif Arryman. He recently spoke to The Jakarta Post during a meeting among former fellow student activists in Yoygakarta.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Antique Batik Exhibition at ICAC House, Jl. BonaVista Raya, Lebak Bulus, Jakarta (Phone: 75816710 - 14), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 27. ICAC coffee morning, Batik on Wood Art presentation, demonstration, exhibition and sales, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 25.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Tailors and maid named suspects in violent rape
Tailors and maid named suspects in violent rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives have arrested two tailors and a cleaner over the violent rape and murder of a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday last week at her rented room in Setiabudi, an officer said on Friday.South Jakarta Police chief Lt.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Government policies ignore poor children
Government policies ignore poor children MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The government of President Abdurrahman Wahid has yet to side with the children of poor families, says a scholar.Abdul Razak Taha, head of the center for food, nutrition and health study at Hasanuddin University said on...
Sat, 20 May 2000
Police arrest two for possession of Rp 55.7m fake money
Police arrest two for possession of Rp 55.7m fake money JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives arrested two men at a money changer in Blok M area of Kebayoran Baru on Thursday for possession of fake Rp 50,000 banknotes valued at Rp 25.7 million (US$3,000).