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Smuggling protected animals?

Smuggling protected animals? In its May 20 edition, Bisnis Indonesia reported that two Japanese were detained by police at Sukarno-Hatta Airport for smuggling endangered animals. The smuggled animals were: 33 malu- malu birds (all of which died), three rajawali (black hawks), four elang (eagles)...

Take rioters to court: Criminal law expert

Take rioters to court: Criminal law expert JAKARTA (JP): Criminal law expert JE Sahetapy expressed concern Saturday about the government's plan to rerun voting in 121 polling stations on unrest-stricken Madura island, East Java.

Govt declares 2 national parks

Govt declares 2 national parks JAYAPURA: The government has declared a national park in Wasur, Merauke district, and one in Cendrawasih bay, Irian Jaya, provincial forestry official Kayat R. Sutayo said here Friday.

Indonesia holds Uzbekistan 1-1 in World Cup qualifier

Indonesia holds Uzbekistan 1-1 in World Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): Poor finishing despite many scoring chances yesterday killed Indonesia's dream of advancing to the second round of the Asian zone World Cup qualifying tie.

Defendants need more protection

Defendants need more protection JAKARTA (JP): The rights of some defendants on trial here have been violated because key witnesses have been absent, according to the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation's chairman.

Ballet Philippines here again for unique performances

Ballet Philippines here again for unique performances JAKARTA (JP): Ballet Philippines, one of its country's premier dance companies, is scheduled to feature an exciting repertoire of 12 pieces during its three-day visit to Gedung Kesenian in Jakarta beginning Friday.

Bid for Spore telecom

Bid for Spore telecom SINGAPORE (AFP): Three consortiums comprising Singaporean and foreign partners have submitted tenders to operate full telecommunication services in Singapore from April 2000, industry regulators said over the weekend.

New members to get grace on tariff cuts from ASEAN

New members to get grace on tariff cuts from ASEAN KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Would-be entrants Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos will get five extra years to adhere to the liberalization commitments of a plan to create an ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) by 2003, ministers said Saturday.

Golkar assured of landslide victory

Golkar assured of landslide victory JAKARTA (JP): With Golkar's election landslide victory already well assured, attention shifted yesterday to the number of valid votes as the National Election Committee continued with its count.By 5 p.m.

Val Kilmer finds his perfect alter ego in 'The Saint'

Val Kilmer finds his perfect alter ego in 'The Saint' JAKARTA (JP): The grungy, long-haired man stares at the blonde girl with love-sick eyes. He obviously thinks he's Fabio, while the girl looks like Cheryl Ladd's ultra-perky Charlie's Angel.

British animal lovers rush to Irian Jaya

British animal lovers rush to Irian JayaBy Spencer Vignes LONDON (JP): Indonesia can expect to benefit from an unusually high number of British tourists flocking to its shores over the coming months.But for once they won't all be coming in search of a suntan on Bali's beaches or a visit to one of...

Guess What?

Guess What? There was a full house at the official residence of National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo on Jl. Pattimura in South Jakarta last Monday evening.Hundreds of uniformed police officials, colleagues and stylish-look businesspeople along with their spouses were there to give their best...

Hariyanto, Rexy and Ricky both lose narrowly in semis

Hariyanto, Rexy and Ricky both lose narrowly in semis JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Hariyanto Arbi, seeded 12th, failed to secure Indonesia a representative in the men's singles World Championships final after losing to 15th seeded Peter Rasmussen of Denmark 15-9, 9-15, 2-15 yesterday.

Fire guts 127 shanty houses

Fire guts 127 shanty houses JAKARTA (JP): Firefighters argued with residents yesterday as they tried to put out a fire that destroyed 127 shanty houses in Palmerah, West Jakarta.More than 500 people were left homeless after the fire on Jl. Pelita in Palmerah's Jati Pulo subdistrict.

Letting off steam at a 'latah' session

Letting off steam at a 'latah' sessionBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The women had worked hard all day to make the party a success and now it was time for fun.Seated around the betelnut box, they started to let go of themselves.

'Mother of a thousand cats' tends forgotten felines

'Mother of a thousand cats' tends forgotten felinesBy Izul Abidi PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The pretty girl stopped her motorbike short of a garbage dump on Jalan Sudirman in Purwokerto. An older woman dressed in gray immediately hopped off the back seat."Come here, my friends," she called out.

The Heirloom

The HeirloomBy Dewi Anggraeni "Rod," Wati said unexpectedly - that is, Rod hadn't expected it. "I know it's a bit sudden. Would you mind staying the night?"Rodney was dumbfounded. How could he not be? He had been attracted to Wati for months, yet had not dared make any move, in case he frightened...

Tracing batik's threads across the North Coast of Java

Tracing batik's threads across the North Coast of Java Fabric of Enchantment: Batik from the North Coast of Java, a catalog published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Oct. 31, 1996 - Jan. 26, 1997.

Southeast Asian art buyers begin look West

Southeast Asian art buyers begin look WestBy Sonali Desai SINGAPORE (Reuter): Southeast Asian art buyers are beginning to set their sights beyond regional shores and eye the Western art market as rising prosperity dissolves geographic and cultural boundaries.

Subronto named SEA Games cycling training director

Subronto named SEA Games cycling training director JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Association has named businessman Subronto Laras as training director for the 19th SEA Games in October.Subronto, president director of PT Indomobil, was surprised by the offer but accepted it.

Tips for parents in sending kids to preschool

Tips for parents in sending kids to preschool JAKARTA (JP): It is still a month until school admission begins in July, but anxious parents are in the midst of weighing their children's education options.

Preschool education sprouts in big cities

Preschool education sprouts in big cities More parents than ever are sending their children to preschool. Preschool education centers, especially playgroups, are growing rapidly in big cities like Jakarta. Most of them are crowded with toddlers. The Jakarta Post reporters Devi M.

RI and Malaysia sign agreement on Island dispute

RI and Malaysia sign agreement on Island disputeBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia signed an agreement yesterday to jointly submit the dispute over the Sipadan and Ligitan islands to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), thereby avoiding the impression of one...

Bina Anaprasa provides preschool for the needy

Bina Anaprasa provides preschool for the needyBy Devi M. Asmarani and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The small, plain building in Kwitang subdistrict, Central Jakarta, goes unnoticed save for the clamor resonating from inside.

ASEAN to welcome Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia in July

ASEAN to welcome Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia in July KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed at a special meeting here yesterday to admit Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar as new members in July.

Marriage fees vary

Marriage fees varyFrom Republika"Unregistered marriages" are still a frequent practice in many regions, which is why I repeatedly suggest to acquaintances and close neighbors to be married at the district office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (KUA).

Day care centers in workplace called for

Day care centers in workplace called for JAKARTA (JP): Child psychologist Fauziah Aswin Hadis believes that daily visits to playgroups can be too much of a good thing for young children.She says that up to three visits a week to a group are acceptable, but more than that will leave children bored.

Middlemen at bus terminals

Middlemen at bus terminalsFrom Berita BuanaNearly all minivan drivers plying their routes have hiked up their fares at will. This is because middlemen at terminals like to press drivers for money. Even if there are no passengers in the bus the middlemen keep asking drivers for money.

Government to repeat voting at 111 polling stations in Madura

Government to repeat voting at 111 polling stations in Madura JAKARTA (JP): In an unprecedented move, the government acquiesced yesterday to the United Development Party's (PPP) demand for a repeat of voting at 111 polling stations on Madura island, East Java.

Al-Falah blends int'l education, Islam

Al-Falah blends int'l education, IslamBy Listiana Operananta JAKARTA (JP): There is something special about this open classroom. It does not look like any ordinary classroom in the country. The room is filled with neatly arranged colorful toys and blocks.

Singer Nugie comes of age on national music scene

Singer Nugie comes of age on national music sceneBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): A convoy proceeded down a Kuta street in Bali during the recent campaign. Waiting for the youngsters at a crossroads was a police line determined to keep them from reaching the main street.

IPTN sponsors student on path to excellence

IPTN sponsors student on path to excellenceBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Humanly speaking, a young woman should be brimming with pride to have completed a four-year undergraduate course with top marks, as well as secured a job in PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN), one of Indonesia's...

All the right moves of a simple shiatsu massage

All the right moves of a simple shiatsu massageText by Rebecca Mowbray, photos by P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): Endang, a practitioner of shiatsu massage, may be a first cousin of circus acrobats.While my nearly naked body was pressed between two towels on the massage table, the amazing Endang hung from...