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Sun, 27 May 2001
Publishing industry fight for survival
Publishing industry fight for survival The devastating economic crisis, combined with hefty taxation and a lack of interest in reading, continues to batter the publishing industry. In conjunction with National Book Month, which falls every May, The Jakarta Post's Rita A.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Contemporary batik collaborations: Mountain meets ocean
Contemporary batik collaborations: Mountain meets oceanBy Astri Wright JAKARTA (JP): On June 1, a unique exhibition opens at the National Gallery. Not only are the art works which will be hanging there unusually long; their textures and consistencies are dramatically different from what is usually...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Entang Wiharso's angry and demonic faces
Entang Wiharso's angry and demonic facesBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian contemporary fine arts has been marked by two significant factors -- the shifting of thematic issues and globalization.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Tony, Halim have biggest chance for semis: Coach
Tony, Halim have biggest chance for semis: Coach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men's doubles pair Tony Gunawan and Halim Heryanto hold Indonesia's greatest chance of advancing to the semifinals of the World Badminton Championships, coach Herry Imam Pierngadi said on Saturday.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Chinese players expect easy game
Chinese players expect easy game JAKARTA (JP): China's top defender Fan Zhiyi said on Saturday that his team would have an easy contest against Indonesia in their last qualifying match of soccer's 2002 World Cup Group Nine Asia Zone at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Info campaigns fail to curb hepatitis B
Info campaigns fail to curb hepatitis B JAKARTA (JP): Despite information campaigns against the hepatitis B virus by various organizations, many people are unaware about this fatal disease. Uninformed poor people remain in an unhealthy lifestyle and environment, allowing the virus to spread.
Sun, 27 May 2001
On the record
On the recordAlbum : Keroncong Supra (Dian Records) Artist : Didi Kempot The music of keroncong, a mixture of Indonesian and Portuguese musical traditions, might not appeal to everyone, least of all the pop-loving youth of today, but it should, perhaps, be considered a national asset as its...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Typical
TypicalBy Putu Wijaya Wayan was invited to Jakarta to visit a foreign friend, a man by the name of John, who was about to return home. John had booked a flight for Wayan, and promised that his accommodation and meals would be provided for.
Sun, 27 May 2001
A salmon that won't tip the scales
A salmon that won't tip the scales JAKARTA (JP): "You are what you eat," an old adage says. To make a "healthy you" requires a healthy diet which gives you adequate energy and daily nutrients.This week we have a recipe for 500-calorie grilled salmon as served by Javana Spa, an establishment that...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Klaten serves up drinks and fishing on the veranda
Klaten serves up drinks and fishing on the verandaBy Ridlo Aryanto KLATEN, Central Java (JP): It is not uncommon for people to drop a line in a river or a lake to dispel fatigue or stress but it is unusual to angle in a pond from the veranda of a house, savoring keroncong music and enjoying a fresh...
Sun, 27 May 2001
The lure of studying abroad
The lure of studying abroadBy K. Basrie As in past years, Jakarta and other big cities have been flooded with advertisements and exhibitions about overseas universities with a clear market target: Indonesians fresh out of high school.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Don't judge a bookstore by its cover
Don't judge a bookstore by its coverBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The romantic comedy You've Got Mail portrays how a giant bookstore chain puts an independent, small bookstore out of business. People like to spend time in a bookstore that also offers coffee, Internet connections and other...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Playwright Nano can make fun of Gus Dur, too
Playwright Nano can make fun of Gus Dur, tooBy Jusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): "Play as cheerfully and as well as possible, not only for Gus Dur, but for every ticketholder" said N. Riantiarno. At that time, all members of Teater Koma were sitting in a circle seriously lending their ears to the...
Sun, 27 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), until May 31.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Sunday is often the best time to catch a movie. There ia an ample choice of interesting movies, including dramas, thrillers and comedies, currently being screened in Jakarta's theaters.If you have no idea about to watch, Joko E.H.
Sun, 27 May 2001
'Book Review' encourages television viewers to read more
'Book Review' encourages television viewers to read more Book Review; Metro TV; Sunday, 9.30 a.m; Saturday, 7.30 a.m (rerun) JAKARTA (JP): Television programs have long been blamed for causing people to stay away from quality books.
Sun, 27 May 2001
The big show draws near
The big show draws near As the big day of May 30 approaches, political suspense has been on the increase as to whether or not the House of Representatives will reject the presidential accountability speech following memorandum I and memorandum II and decide to go ahead with impeachment proceedings.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Australia, popular among Indonesian students
Australia, popular among Indonesian studentsBy A'an Suryana CANBERRA (JP): Heavy rain poured down in Sydney one afternoon two weeks ago.Suharto, an Indonesian university student, took shelter in front of a supermarket after his regular shopping stint, waiting for the rain to stop.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Thank God, it's (not) Friday
Thank God, it's (not) Friday JAKARTA (JP): "I was born this way. What's your excuse?" said the T-shirt worn by Kevin, an engineering consultant working for a major oil company. With a pair of faded blue jeans and sneakers, he looked like a tourist who had just returned from Bali. But he is not.
Sun, 27 May 2001
'Bugs' delay the launch of the third generation mobile
'Bugs' delay the launch of the third generation mobileBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): Think of the word "bugs" and any number of images comes to mind: termites, cockroaches, Bugs Bunny, and the coding error in computers.NTT DoCoMo Inc.
Sun, 27 May 2001
House factions turn down President's proposal
House factions turn down President's proposal JAKARTA (JP): A last-ditch move to reach a compromise between squabbling members of the political elite has failed as major factions at the House of Representatives turned down on Saturday President Abdurrahman Wahid's proposal to transfer presidential...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Indonesian students buy Aussie education with ringgit
Indonesian students buy Aussie education with ringgit KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Three years ago, Meity Prihatiningsih Setiawan was one of only a few lucky Indonesian students admitted to Monash University in Malaysia.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Guruh wins Montblanc achievement award
Guruh wins Montblanc achievement award JAKARTA (JP): Despite being tongue-tied, Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra beamed with elation after accepting the Montblanc Achievement Award 2001 in a lavish ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Sun, 27 May 2001
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...
Sun, 27 May 2001
Images of Bali
Images of BaliText by Rita A. Widiadana, photos by Murdani Usman SANUR, Bali (JP): For hundreds of years, Bali has long been renowned as a producer of the elaborate and glamorous songket, woven textile.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Chicago GSB targets more Indonesian students despite crisis
Chicago GSB targets more Indonesian students despite crisis The Jakarta Post' reporter Ahmad Junaidi, along with other journalists from Indonesia, Korea, India and Thailand, joined a media tour to the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (GSB) Asia campus in Singapore recently.
Sun, 27 May 2001
Seven die in RP clash
Seven die in RP clash ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Seven people died as troops clashed with gunmen who raided a southern Philippine resort four days ago, with the gang's hostages escaping during the battle, a military official said Saturday.
Sun, 27 May 2001
HK employer gets 22 months for assaulting housemaid
HK employer gets 22 months for assaulting housemaid HONG KONG (AFP): An "inhumane" Hong Kong employer who beat her Indonesian maid with a toilet brush and scalded her with a hot iron has been sentenced to 22 months imprisonment, a report said Saturday.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Firms urged to help smoke-free campaign
Firms urged to help smoke-free campaign JAKARTA (JP): A government-endorsed smoke-free advocacy group is launching a nationwide campaign to persuade companies to declare a smoke-free environment during World No Tobacco Day which falls on Thursday.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Change of BI board of governors a must: Rizal
Change of BI board of governors a must: Rizal JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government's steadfast demand to have the current Bank Indonesia board of governors resign immediately after the enactment of the new central bank law could further worsen the country's relations with the International...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Thai airways ROP program
Thai airways ROP program On behalf of my brother, who is a member of Thai Airways' Frequent Flyer Program Royal Orchid Plus (ROP), I have requested Thai Airways (TG) to extend the validity of an award ticket.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Rizal lashes out at IMF executive for 'lies'
Rizal lashes out at IMF executive for 'lies' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli lambasted International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Indonesia representative John Dodsworth for what he termed as misleading, unprofessional and distorted remarks to the media about the...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Govt reopens toll roads' graft case
Govt reopens toll roads' graft case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office decided to reopen a corruption case involving two toll road projects in Jakarta after finding new evidence regarding the suspect, who is the director of the projects' winner PT Marga Nurindo Bhakti.
Sat, 26 May 2001
TNI, Police braced for state of emergency
TNI, Police braced for state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police increased their alert status on Friday in anticipation of a possible imposition of a state of emergency.TNI chief Adm.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Asian currencies mostly down late as yen rally fizzles out
Asian currencies mostly down late as yen rally fizzles out SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies lost ground late Friday as the yen failed to sustain its recent rally.Fears of testing the resolve of Asian central banks, however, cushioned the blow on the currencies, especially the Singapore...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Policeman stabbed by staring strangers
Policeman stabbed by staring strangers JAKARTA (JP): A plainclothes police officer was stabbed by two strangers on Thursday evening for allegedly challenging their stares.The mobile brigade police officer, First. Adj. Brig.
Sat, 26 May 2001
G-15 summit
G-15 summit Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit. Page 2 Water Hospitals struggling to get water supplies. Page 3 Trial Estrada's trial: TV or not TV, that is the question. Page 4 War Bougainville women tell of Pacific's forgotten war.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Back to basics in monetary policy
Back to basics in monetary policy This is the second of two articles on monetary policy by Tubagus Feridhanusetyawan, senior economist and head of economic affairs at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKNFrom RepublikaAllow me to suggest that, in the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), those involved in these practices must be given a chance to repent if they are willing to admit their misconduct and surrender to the government part of what they have unlawfully...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Foreigners mind their language with Indonesian courses
Foreigners mind their language with Indonesian coursesBy R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The usual definition of a language course in this country is, naturally, Indonesians studying a foreign tongue, usually English but also German, French, Dutch, Mandarin and others.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Soepomo paved way in language lessons
Soepomo paved way in language lessons YOGYAKARTA (JP): Any discussion of language centers in Yogyakarta inevitably means reference to Soepomo Poedjosoedarmo, a linguistics professor who, even in his childhood, dreamed of becoming a teacher.Born in Wonosari, a rural area south of Yogyakarta, on Nov.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Prijadi has yet to endorse Chandra Asri debt workout
Prijadi has yet to endorse Chandra Asri debt workout JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo has not yet endorsed the debt restructuring workout for olefins producer PT Chandra Asri, sparking concern that the high profile restructuring deal is on the brink of collapse, a senior...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Luhut sees rubber price hike
Luhut sees rubber price hike SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's Industry and Trade Minister Luhut Panjaitan said Friday he hopes rubber prices will increase to 60 U.S. cents a kilogram on an output cut.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Govt to privatize Bukit Asam
Govt to privatize Bukit Asam JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to sell some of its shares in coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam to strategic partners by September this year as part of the company's privatization program, a senior government official said.
Sat, 26 May 2001
'Garuda' rejected by East Timorese refugees
'Garuda' rejected by East Timorese refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): About 150 East Timorese refugees residing in East Nusa Tenggara protested over the use of the Garuda, the mythical bird incorporated in the official seal of the Republic of Indonesia, as the symbol for the option of...
Sat, 26 May 2001
Govt asked to maintain ban on U.S. chicken imports
Govt asked to maintain ban on U.S. chicken imports JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Poultry Breeders has called on the government to maintain its ban on imports of chicken thighs from the United States.The association's deputy chairman, A.
Sat, 26 May 2001
23 arrested over arson, attack on journalists
23 arrested over arson, attack on journalists TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Police have arrested 23 people in connection with Thursday's arson of the home of a National Mandate Party (PAN) executive, and the attack on several journalists here.The Central Java Police's Insp. Gen.
Sat, 26 May 2001
99999999[i]... Indonesia needs ... stable politics, credible
99999999... Indonesia needs ... stable politics, credible economic reforms and some sort of capital control. Once we have the first two, we do not need the third one.
Sat, 26 May 2001
Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit
Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened a meeting of businessmen on Friday from country members of 15 developing countries grouped under the G-15, marking the preparatory negotiations of next week's G-15 summit here.