Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Mon, 18 Jun 2001
House approves revised state budget
House approves revised state budget JAKARTA (JP): After nine days of debate, the House of Representatives finally approved late on Friday the 2001 state budget revision proposed by the government.The revised state budget was set at Rp 340.32 trillion (US$25.45 billion), compared to Rp 315.
Mon, 18 Jun 2001
Equity investors shift focus to corporate news
Equity investors shift focus to corporate newsBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): With politics losing its driving force behind the country's financial markets, investors at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are shifting their focus to corporate news, analysts have said.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Balai perupa honors three art forms
Balai perupa honors three art formsBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The tree is perhaps the most versatile object in nature providing shade, shelter, and protection while replenishing essential food for the universe.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Simplicity is the word for office interior design
Simplicity is the word for office interior design JAKARTA (JP): It is interesting to note that most property management companies use modest office spaces compared to their lessors or tenants. But there is a similarity in their interior design -- simplicity.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Rotating top military post
Rotating top military postFrom Rakyat MerdekaMr. M Yusuf of South Jakarta must be wrong when he said in his letter to this newspaper on June 11, 2001 that only the army was fit to hold the position of the Indonesian Military's commander- in-chief.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Jakarta's informality aides the poor
Jakarta's informality aides the poorBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): You may laugh at this, but it is true: Jakartans are forbidden by law to play in any public spaces except for those determined by the governor.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Ardiansyah, Silvi win Junior Indonesia Open
Ardiansyah, Silvi win Junior Indonesia OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Ardiansyah and Silvi Antarini managed to turn predictions upside down by ousting top-seeded opponents in their final matches of the 2001 Milo Junior Indonesia Open at Bhinneka Sports Hall on Sunday.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
JP/2/BBM
JP/2/BBMPublic transport drivers protest fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people were left stranded as public minivan transportation drivers in Jakarta and many other cities across the country went on strike on Saturday to protest against a 30 percent hike in fuel prices.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
NOW SHOWING
NOW SHOWING JAKARTA (JP): The Mummy Returns (Action/Horror/Comedy, 129 minutes) Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Freddie Boath. Directed by Stephen Sommers. Adventurer Rick O'Connell (Fraser) and Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan (Weisz) are back.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open
PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Equipment and gizmos enliven modern offices
Equipment and gizmos enliven modern officesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): So you run an office? A modern one, supposedly. You have employees who report to work at 9 in the morning and leave at 5 in the afternoon.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Masyumi rejects Megawati?
Masyumi rejects Megawati?From Rakyat MerdekaThis newspaper carried in its June 2, 2001 issue, a news report titled Masyumi rejects Megawati as president. The report said that according to Abdullah Hehamahua, who spoke in his capacity as the general chairman of Masyumi (modernist Islamic) Party,...
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors
Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) made the right decision by admitting Sony Dwi Kuncoro in its training program, as the 17-year-old boy has shown great talent since the 1999 Indonesia Open in Bali.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: SMBCSMBC Volunteer FundFOR THE CHILDREN: Yoshiro Morimoto (third left), President of PT Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia, hands over a Rp 110 million donation to a representative of Yayasan Hairun Nissa, an orphanage foundation.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Abu Sayyaf chief may surrender in 72 hours
Abu Sayyaf chief may surrender in 72 hours MANILA (DPA): A Philippine governor mediating for the surrender of a notorious Abu Sayyaf Group leader said on Saturday that Galib Andang may give himself up in 72 hours.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbiz
Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbizBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Caroline Zachrie, one of Indonesia's leading models who is also a rising star in television series, idolizes Linda Evangelista because of the latter's chameleon-like ability to change her expressions on the catwalk.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes Bandung
Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes BandungBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): Still recovering from days of fierce labor demonstrations, Bandung was again jolted by protests as thousands of public minivan drivers went on strike on Saturday effectively paralyzing West Java's largest city.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Tips on wireless mobile devices
Tips on wireless mobile devicesBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): The latest PDAs (personal digital assistants) are now able to define words in Chinese or English. They can also browse the Net, feature a calculator, memo and sketch pad, an address book, calendar and diary.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'?
Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'? JAKARTA (JP): It would appear that Britain is not the only country unfortunate enough to have been hit recently by devastating outbreaks of contagious disease.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI
Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI A COUNTRY IN DESPAIR: INDONESIA BETWEEN 1997-2000 Author: Kees van Dijk Published by KITLV Press, Leiden, The Netherlands Price: Rp 290,000 JAKARTA (JP): Human memory is short and note-taking is not the Indonesian people's forte.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken rice
Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken riceBy Mary Winata JAKARTA (JP): Steamed chicken rice is one of the most popular Chinese delicacies. The list of ingredients may be long, but they are all commonly used in the kitchen and the recipe is not as difficult as you might imagine.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'
Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Body movement is a basic expression of human mind and feeling, vested with its own power and values. In the days of yore, men of letters in the Mataram Sultanate criticized or praised the ruling sultan through...
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast track
GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast trackBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): What will happen in 2004? Some politicians aren't prepared to wait that long to see a new president rule the country. Some of us cannot wait that long to see many changes in Indonesia.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Hendrawan willing to trade badminton title
Hendrawan willing to trade badminton titleBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): When he became the new world champion, shuttler Hendrawan defeated not only Danish Peter Gade Christensen but, in a sense, those who ever doubted him because he is getting on in age (he's 29) and he recently married...
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers
Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers JAKARTA (JP): Rejection is among the forms of bitter treatment that people with epilepsy often suffer at the hands of ill- informed family and community members who think the disorder is contagious.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry state
Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry stateBy Soeryo Winoto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta is not as comfortable as it used to be; a local paper said in its editorial recently.The statement is very relevant, at least to those who want to travel by taxi in the historic city.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
23rd Bali festival opens
23rd Bali festival opens DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In a ceremony marked by a colorful parade of Balinese traditional arts, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened the 23rd Bali Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Guess What? Queen Beatrix
Guess What? Queen Beatrix A Dutch animal protection group has fired Queen Beatrix as its patron because she refuses to ban hunting deer and wild boar on the royal estates.The association voted to dismiss the reigning monarch at its annual general meeting on Saturday, ending a relationship with the...
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Bush
Bush Bush, Putin meet for 1st time, discuss ties. Page 2Hendrawan Hendrawan willing to trade badminton title. Page 3W. Sumatra Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West Sumatra. Page 4Earth NASA mulls ways to move earth. Page 5'Bedaya' Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West Sumatra
Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West SumatraBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): Every country has its myths, legends and folklore that embellish cultures and in many instances draw people together towards a mutual experience and understanding of life's lessons.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
When the urge to switch career is unbearable...
When the urge to switch career is unbearable... Changing career is common but there are many advantages and drawbacks to consider. The Jakarta Post's Maria Endah Hulupi, Pandaya and contributor I. Christianto discuss the issue and offer tips on planning a career change.
Sun, 17 Jun 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, 17 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of...
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
When theatrical costumes part with the human body
When theatrical costumes part with the human bodyBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Stage or theatrical costumes are "alive" and "have souls" when they are worn in a particular dramatic piece--referring to a particular figure, space and time.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Sobero unseen among hostages
Sobero unseen among hostages ISABELA, Philippines (AFP): Concern grew Saturday about the fate of U.S. hostage Guillermo Sobero, as the Philippine military said there was no sign of the American in numerous sightings of captives held by guerrillas on Basilan island.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike
Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people were left stranded as public minivan transportation drivers in Jakarta and many other cities across the country went on strike on Saturday to protest against a 30 percent hike in fuel prices.
Sun, 17 Jun 2001
Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open
Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Oil steady with eye on Iraq, U.S. refineries
Oil steady with eye on Iraq, U.S. refineries SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil market were steady on Friday, consolidating recent gains on concerns over Iraq's oil exports halt and a U.S. warning of potential California refinery outages due to power woes.At 0705 GMT (2.05 p.m. Jakarta time), benchmark U.S.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Weekend lineup
Weekend lineup JAKARTA (JP): The following sports competitions will be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are Jakarta Time):Sunday Soccer: Bank Mandiri League: Persita vs Persikota, RCTI, 4 p.m.; Italian Serie A: AS Roma vs Parma, RCTI, 8 p.m.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Thousands of police protect gas stations
Thousands of police protect gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of security personnel will be deployed in and around the capital's 51 gas stations in the days ahead of the scheduled 30 percent increase in fuel prices on Saturday.Jakarta Police chief of operational control Sr. Comr.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Perplexing ticketing
Perplexing ticketingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn May 27, 2001, at about 11:30 a.m., I was driving away from the direction of Ciputra Mall when a police officer, Mr. Jarot SL, pulled my car over and gave me a traffic ticket.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Cargo plane crash kills one
Cargo plane crash kills one JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A C-160 Transall airplane belonging to PT Manunggal Air Service, skidded off the runway as it made an emergency landing at Sentani airport here on Friday afternoon, killing one passenger.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
UN expected to extend E. Timor mandate
UN expected to extend E. Timor mandate CANBERRA (AP): The United Nations was expected to again extend the mandate of its administration in East Timor to well after independence officials said on Friday, after major aid donors endorsed the proposal.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
24 soccer players join SEA Games training
24 soccer players join SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) called 24 23-year-old players, two of them from the first and second division, to join its training program on Monday for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 140,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 6,500 AGIS 135 0 145,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075...
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
African shot dead over drugs
African shot dead over drugs JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives shot dead on Friday an African national, who was in possession of 100 grams of heroin, for trying to escape police arrest at an apartment in Cempaka Masa Apartments, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Friday.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
VP Megawati inaugurates Jakarta Fair
VP Megawati inaugurates Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): Despite current political tension and very few foreign participants, the 34th Jakarta Fair at Kemayoran, Central Jakarta was inaugurated on Friday by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Acer cuts 700 jobs in KL
Acer cuts 700 jobs in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) Taiwan's leading computer maker Acer has cut 700 of it 2,300 workforce and paid out one million ringgit (US$263 million) in benefits amid tough business conditions, a report said Friday.C.Y. Ho, managing director of the Acer Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
Sat, 16 Jun 2001
Accurate dubbing a long way off for TV viewers
Accurate dubbing a long way off for TV viewersBy Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): "Thank you to his visit ...," says one character in an American film dubbed into Indonesian, to the surprise of television viewers because they are at a loss to find the situation prompting the character to express his gratitude.