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Mon, 21 May 2001
AIDS activists hold special event
AIDS activists hold special event JAKARTA (JP): Street children, homosexuals, transvestites and prostitutes joined in an AIDS candlelight memorial in the city on Saturday night.The event was held to increase awareness among people about the dangers of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS),...
Mon, 21 May 2001
I'm not ambitious to become president, says Megawati
I'm not ambitious to become president, says Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri affirmed on Sunday her readiness to lead the country as mandated by the party.
Mon, 21 May 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:30 Computer 10:00 Music 11:00 Variety Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Children's Program 4:30 Quiz 5:00 News 5:30 Traditional Performance 6:00 News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Music 9:00 TV Series 10:00 Variety Show...
Mon, 21 May 2001
Iran hosts natural gas meeting
Iran hosts natural gas meeting TEHRAN (AFP): Ministers from 11 nations are meeting Saturday in Iran, which holds the second largest natural gas reserves in the world, to discuss ways of coordinating gas export policies.
Mon, 21 May 2001
'It's rainy out there. Let's play games, kids'
'It's rainy out there. Let's play games, kids' JAKARTA (JP): Playgroups are a wonderful way for children to have early social interaction with a familiar set of friends before they reach school age. Looking for some activities to keep those little ones occupied?Whether you run a day-care center or...
Mon, 21 May 2001
2002 Worl Cup cost tops $3.5b in Japan
2002 Worl Cup cost tops $3.5b in Japan TOKYO (AFP): Preparation costs for the 2002 World Cup soccer finals have topped US$3.5 billion in Japan, weighing down the debt-ridden country, a newspaper said Sunday.Japan's central and local governments have spent a total of 433.6 billion yen ($3.
Mon, 21 May 2001
It's easy at last
It's easy at last Following my recent letters to The Jakarta Post, I would like to thank Citibank for the clear written explanation regarding the working of the Easypay system, which I received via fax the morning of my last letter to this column.
Mon, 21 May 2001
Banyuwangi batik enters Netherlands market
Banyuwangi batik enters Netherlands marketBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): The big names on the map of batik in the country are Surakarta, Yogyakarta and Pekalongan. But Banyuwangi?It may not mean much at home but some of its producers are trying to establish its reputation in...
Mon, 21 May 2001
'Leftist' books safe as planned raids canceled
'Leftist' books safe as planned raids canceled JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Anti-Communist Coalition (AAK) made visits to a number of major bookstores here on Saturday, but the alliance did not act on its earlier threat to raid them for leftist titles on Sunday.
Mon, 21 May 2001
A nation awakes
A nation awakes Ninety-three years to the day, yesterday, a handful of young Javanese intellectuals met in Jakarta to declare the founding of Budi Utomo. It was the first association set up by Indonesians on the basis of modern organizational principles, and adopted the lofty aim of improving the...
Mon, 21 May 2001
'Democratization should be implented in stages'
'Democratization should be implented in stages' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid warned on Sunday that the country's fledgling democratic process could not be unduly hastened.Speaking in a nationally televised address to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of National Awakening Day,...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Contemporary art galleries in Singapore
Contemporary art galleries in SingaporeBy Boudewijn Brands SINGAPORE (JP): Many expatriates make quick visits to Singapore for immigration purposes. The fact is, Singapore is now the closest developed country to Indonesia. It is clean, well organized and it has high standards of culture.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Estrada congratulates Arroyo on poll results
Estrada congratulates Arroyo on poll results MANILA (Reuters): Ousted Philippine leader Joseph Estrada congratulated President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Saturday after her coalition party's apparent victory in the senatorial race, the presidential spokesman said.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Thailand's novice attempts to launch female monkhood
Thailand's novice attempts to launch female monkhoodBy Peter Janssen NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand (DPA): Every Sunday morning a Buddhist service is held at the Songdharmakalayani temple, 52 kilometers west of Bangkok, offering something unique to this land of ubiquitous monks, pagodas, shrines and...
Sun, 20 May 2001
PAN deplores attack
PAN deplores attack SURABAYA (JP): Unidentified people riding motorbikes threw fireworks and plastic bags filled with gasoline at the residences of five members of the National Mandate Party in different locations at Bondowoso and Cerme regencies, East Java, in the small hours of Friday.
Sun, 20 May 2001
'I'll stick to public relations'
'I'll stick to public relations' JAKARTA (JP): For 36-year-old Nadira Alatas, the second daughter of former foreign minister Ali Alatas, public relations is her world. After studying Political Science at New York University from 1983 to 1988 and obtaining a BA, she decided to quit the school that...
Sun, 20 May 2001
A relaxing way to soothe the spirit and restore well-being
A relaxing way to soothe the spirit and restore well-being As part of activities in commemoration of its 10th anniversary, the Javana Spa's management invited journalists last week to tour its facility in the scenic highlands of Sukabumi, West Java.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Press freedom to be curtailed?
Press freedom to be curtailed? President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid feels that the press no longer deserves its freedom and, in many respects, needs to be curtailed. Its coverage of presidential activities in particular and those of the government in general are regarded as being disadvantageous...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Fine Chinese food for dinner
Fine Chinese food for dinner JAKARTA (JP): Chinese cookbook writer Mary Winata shares her recipes for asparagus soup, which is one of the most popular Chinese soups and Ma Po bean curd. The soup makes an appetizing starter before a heavier course, while the spicy Ma Po's bean curd is best served...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Guess What? James F. Sundah
Guess What? James F. Sundah It never crossed musician James F. Sundah's mind that Lilin- lilin Kecil (Little candles), a song he composed 24 years ago, would become popular again due to AIDS, which started to hit Indonesia only in the second half of 1980s.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Why teaching art to children is essentialBy Tut Sayogya JAKARTA (JP): Many educators like to criticize the mistakes
Why teaching art to children is essentialBy Tut Sayogya JAKARTA (JP): Many educators like to criticize the mistakes made by the New Order education system, especially the curriculum, which is still in use now.
Sun, 20 May 2001
'It's rainy out there. Let's play games, kids'
'It's rainy out there. Let's play games, kids' JAKARTA (JP): Playgroups are a wonderful way for children to have early social interaction with a familiar set of friends before they reach school age.Looking for some activities to keep those little ones occupied?Whether you run a day-care center or...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Pertamina boosts diesel supplies to end fuel crisis
Pertamina boosts diesel supplies to end fuel crisis JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has ensured that the diesel fuel crisis in the capital will end by Monday as it has increased supplies to gas stations throughout the city by 50 percent.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): There are not so many exciting movies currently screening at local theaters. If you still insist on going to the movie this Sunday, you may need to read Joko E.H. Anwar's reviews.Exit Wounds (Action, 103 minutes).
Sun, 20 May 2001
JP/10/JOB
JP/10/JOBNetworking for competitive advantage JAKARTA (JP): Relationships are at the heart of our lives. And it can also be said that our professional relationships are at the heart of our success.Networking, therefore, has become an invaluable skill, tool or orientation.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Tae kwon do team to be announced next week
Tae kwon do team to be announced next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association (TI) will announce the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad next week, canceling the original plan to announce it this week.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Fuel crisis
Fuel crisis Pertamina boosts diesel supplies to end fuel crisis. Page 2 Art expert Helena, visiting expert on Indonesian contemporary art Page 3 Tourist site Situ Lengkong: A lake of ten thousand water lilies. Page 4 Art teaching Why teaching art to children has become so essential.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Why teaching art to children has become essential
Why teaching art to children has become essentialBy Tut Sayogya JAKARTA (JP): Many educators like to criticize the mistakes made by the New Order education system, especially the curriculum, which is still in use now.
Sun, 20 May 2001
School or just at home with moms?
School or just at home with moms?By K. Basrie More and more moms and dads, including those from the lower economic classes, realize the importance of early education for their children. What do they really have in mind when they think about the appropriate schools, teachers, facilities, activities...
Sun, 20 May 2001
'The X-Files' fails to alienate TV audiences in return to RI
'The X-Files' fails to alienate TV audiences in return to RIThe X-Files SCTV, Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. JAKARTA (JP): After suspended for few months, The X-Files, returns to meet it fans in Indonesia. Since May 2, the private TV station Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) has scheduled to air the eighth...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Local in the English-speaking groups
Local in the English-speaking groups JAKARTA (JP): Preschools and playgroups offer children obvious benefits in social skills for when they enter primary school, but there are some in Jakarta that are increasing kids' advantages by instructing them in English.
Sun, 20 May 2001
PAN deplores attack
PAN deplores attack SURABAYA (JP): Unidentified people riding motorbikes threw fireworks and plastic bags filled with gasoline at the residences of five members of the National Mandate Party in different locations at Bondowoso and Cerme regencies, East Java, in the small hours of Friday.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Nuke-free status discussed
Nuke-free status discussed HANOI (Reuters): Senior Southeast Asian officials wrapped up on Saturday a three-day regional security meeting in Hanoi with talks on a protocol to make the region a nuclear-free zone.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Mega changes plans due to 'emergency'
Mega changes plans due to 'emergency' JAKARTA (JP): Due to an "emergency situation" in the capital, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri canceled a weekend trip and returned to Jakarta late on Friday night.
Sun, 20 May 2001
West Java dominates fencing c'ships
West Java dominates fencing c'ships JAKARTA (JP): The West Java contingent proved its dominance at the national fencing championships which ended on Saturday, winning the junior and senior division titles.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Is Indonesia still relevant, 55 years on?
Is Indonesia still relevant, 55 years on? At the age of 55, Indonesia has been showing no signs of prosperity as the founding fathers would have dreamed of. On the contrary, the unitary state is at the verge of bankruptcy.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), May 31.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Situ Lengkong: A lake of ten thousands water lilies
Situ Lengkong: A lake of ten thousands water liliesBy Wawan S. Husin CIAMIS, West Java (JP): If you are tired of big cities, drowning in a sea of paper, or have a headache from the incessant ringing of the telephone and glare of the computer monitor screen please come to Situ Lengkong in the small...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Student activism '77/78 revisited
Student activism '77/78 revisited Menentang Tirani, Aksi Mahasiswa '77/78 (Against Tyranny, Student Activism of '77/'78); Edy Budiyarso; Grasindo, Jakarta 2000; Paperback 354 pp MELBOURNE (JP): In a private conversation, Arief Budiman, sociologist and political observer, once said that he regarded...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Two convicts executed
Two convicts executed KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Two convicts sentenced to death for murder were executed on Friday midnight after their request for a presidential pardon was rejected.Gerson Pandie and Fredik Soru, both 34, were killed by the gunshots of two different firing squads, deep in...
Sun, 20 May 2001
Senior generals support Army chief
Senior generals support Army chief JAKARTA (JP): Senior generals gave their political support to the Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Saturday for his call to President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's not to disband the House of Representatives.
Sun, 20 May 2001
Indonesian contemporary art developments
Indonesian contemporary art developmentsBy Boudewijn Brands JAKARTA (JP): With her dissertation The Ideal of Modern Indonesian Painting, 1900-1995, (see The Jakarta Post of 23-8- 1998), Helena Spanjaard has made an important contribution to the international acceptance and understanding of...
Sat, 19 May 2001
Jihad chief changes mind, continues police lawsuit
Jihad chief changes mind, continues police lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The commander of Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammaah, Ja'far Umar Thalib, retracted on Friday his offer to cancel his lawsuit against the police for unlawful arrest following failed negotiations with the police.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Army chief rejects political appointees
Army chief rejects political appointees JAKARTA (JP): Amid rumors of an impending military reshuffle, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday against replacing high-ranking military officers to gain an advantage over his political foes.
Sat, 19 May 2001
'Shameless' pact backs China's Tibet stance
'Shameless' pact backs China's Tibet stanceBy Bill Smith BEIJING (DPA): The Dalai Lama was just 15 years old when his envoys signed the 1951 pact that sealed Tibet's "peaceful liberation" from "feudal theocracy" by Chinese Communists.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Weekend lineup
Weekend lineup JAKARTA (JP): Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are in Jakarta Time):SaturdaySoccer: English Premiership: Charlton vs Liverpool, SCTV, 09.00 p.m.Sunday Soccer: Indonesian League: Gelora vs Barito, RCTI, 04.00 p.m.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Malaysia declines to host Thomas and Uber Cups
Malaysia declines to host Thomas and Uber Cups JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia declined to host next year's Thomas and Uber Cup championships, mentioning the possible humiliating defeat of its team as the main reason.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Soeharto's half brother organizes protest
Soeharto's half brother organizes protest BANTUL, Yogyakarta: A half brother of former president Soeharto who is the head of Argomulyo village in Bantul regency organized on Friday a protest against the endorsement of the regent's decree on village apparatus.Decree No.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Transviet to open RI offices
Transviet to open RI offices SURABAYA (JP) : Transviet Tours, a member of Vietnam's TransViet Travel Group will open representative offices in Indonesia this year to promote the country's tourism to affluent Indonesians.
Sat, 19 May 2001
Health and safety
Health and safety I was delighted to see the front page article on occupational health and safety (OHS) (The Jakarta Post, Sunday, May 13, 2001) which outlined the dire situation for Indonesian workers. Indeed sadly, Indonesia lags behind much of the developing world.