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Mon, 24 Jul 2000
More flights for Fakfak
More flights for Fakfak JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has added more flights to and from Fakfak, northwest Irian Jaya, from one to four flights a week.Merpati General Sales Agent in Fakfak, Ferdiana Thie, said on Saturday the airline will service the...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Papuan separatists look for foreign support
Papuan separatists look for foreign support The Papuan People's Congress held in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, from May 29 to June 4 declared that the Irianese want to separate from Indonesia. Agus Alue Alua, the congress chairman and deputy secretary of the Papuan Presidium formed to follow up the...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?
Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): There had been much anticipation that the advent of a new government and climate of reform here would also usher a new era of openness in Indonesia foreign policy.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta
Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Yogyakarta's Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais are due to hold a much anticipated "political reconciliation" meeting in Yogyakarta on...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Publishers dream of better book industry
Publishers dream of better book industryBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Shopping malls are almost always packed with shoppers checking out a staggering load of commodities. Wealthy people pack upscale restaurants eating to their heart's content.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
SE Asia on verge of falling into protectionism: Report
SE Asia on verge of falling into protectionism: Report SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian economies are showing signs of slowing down on liberalization efforts, risking an erosion of competitiveness over economies such as China, Japan and India, a think-tank says.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title
PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar outshone Pupuk Kaltim Bontang of East Kalimantan 3-2 to win the semi-professional Bank Mandiri national league title at Senayan stadium here on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment
Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment JAKARTA (JP): Britons Simon Archer and Joanne Goode successfully reclaimed England's reputation in mixed doubles ten years after Martin Dew and Gillian Gilk won the title at the Indonesia Open in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Log thefts rise 10 times
Log thefts rise 10 times SEMARANG: Within the past three years, theft of teakwood across Central Java has multiplied 10 times from 120,000 cubic meters in 1997 to 1.2 million cubic meters in 1999, an official said.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Legislators warned not to prolong dispute
Legislators warned not to prolong dispute JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned legislators to allow the brouhaha over President Abdurrahman Wahid's replies at Thursday's interpellation hearing to die down, saying keeping the issue alive would only further aggravate the situation while public sympathy was...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Aftershocks hit Bengkulu
Aftershocks hit Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Another strong aftershock jolted the provincial capital here on Sunday as people were rebuilding their homes which were wracked by an earthquake last month.Local meteorology and geophysics office head Armyn Paimin told Antara that the predawn temblor was...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Gus Dur's written apology positive for JSX: Analysts
Gus Dur's written apology positive for JSX: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Equity analysts believe President Abdurrahman Wahid's apology to the House of Representatives last Friday may boost the stock market in the coming week.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Drawing competition held for children under the freeway
Drawing competition held for children under the freeway JAKARTA (JP): About five hundred children aged between four and 12 gathered on a dusty road next to the Jembatan Tiga toll in Pluit, North Jakarta, to participate in a drawing competition.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Children appeal to elite to reconcile
Children appeal to elite to reconcile JAKARTA (JP): Children have increased the pressure on the political elite to make peace, saying the ongoing high-profile disputes have discouraged efforts to promote children's rights and welfare.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Local doctors warn elderly to be aware of Alzheimer's
Local doctors warn elderly to be aware of Alzheimer's JAKARTA (JP): Many believe that senility in the elderly is normal, but doctors warn it could be the first symptom of Alzheimer's disease.In the United States, Alzheimer's is the fourth leading cause of death among the elderly after heart attack,...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Traffic discipline
Traffic disciplineFrom Suara KaryaIt is now time to enforce traffic discipline among drivers of public transportation vehicles. Many traffic accidents have been caused, deliberately or not, by a lack of road discipline by those drivers.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
E. Timor probe continues
E. Timor probe continues KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Government-appointed investigators of last year's violence in East Timor have questioned six former officials from the former Indonesian province as witnesses.Former East Timor governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, Dili regent Domingos M.D.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
President calls for tolerance
President calls for toleranceBy Ahmad Junaidi and Ainur R. Sophiaan SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid opened the first congress of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here on Sunday, stressing the need for religious tolerance and an antiviolence campaign.
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 TV Series: Sylvan 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports News 9:00 World News...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Australia to cripple Fiji'if racist win Cabinet post'
Australia to cripple Fiji'if racist win Cabinet post' SUVA (AFP): Australia threatened on Sunday crippling economic sanctions against Fiji if the leader of its racist coup was appointed to cabinet.As rival tribal groups failed to break an impasse over the make-up of a new government to replace the...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
A bitter PIL for exporter
A bitter PIL for exporterFrom RepublikaIn March 2000 we shipped some goods to Tahiti with Pacific International Line (PIL) via its Semarang-based agent Jangkar Pacific. As our buyer has not settled the whole payment, we are still keeping all of the shipping documents, hoping that the buyer will not...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Pasaraya prices through the roof
Pasaraya prices through the roof On March 22, 2000 I bought a new NIKON AF 240 SV QD camera at a branch of Pasaraya for Rp 860,000.About a month later, after reading in Kompas an advertisement marking the launch of the camera, I went to the authorized dealer mentioned in the ad and was surprised to...
Mon, 24 Jul 2000
Laksar Jihad and Maluku
Laksar Jihad and Maluku The presence of more than 3000 Laksar Jihad militiamen spread across Maluku and North Maluku, and concentrated on Pulau Dama, Morotai and Galela, should soon be ended. They must be asked to leave Maluku, as their presence is more harming than benefiting the peace efforts...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces
Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces JAKARTA (JP): The economic and political crisis does not deter international luxury brands from developing their businesses in the country.This month Marks & Spencer opened their new outlets in three prime locations in the city: at Plaza...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society
Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The merciless sun beats down, burning the dusty and rubbled streets in this small village of Serbaguna. At the height of the day, work stops as the call to prayer sounds from the local mosque.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Kick scooters glide their way into Jakarta
Kick scooters glide their way into JakartaBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Move over skateboard, out of the way rollerblades. Make room for the latest fad in foot-powered transportation -- the kick scooter.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Art Agenda
Art AgendaTheatrical Performance: Iron Trilogy (Dog's Circus, Button 13, Dol Drama) by Teater Kubur at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta; Phone: 380-8283; July 24 and July 25, 8 p.m.Iron Trilogy is comprised of Dog's Circus, Button 13 and Dol Drama.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne Museum
Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne MuseumBy Kunang Helmi-Picard COLOGNE, Germany (JP): When Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X opened the Smend batik show at the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum fur Volkerkunde in Cologne, Germany on June 21, everyone from the collector, Rudolf Smend, to the...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Elopement
ElopementBy Faisal Baraas Gung Semara watched as a man entered the family compound. His step was hesitant. It was late and Gung Semara had been about to close the windows of the receiving room. He stood in anticipation, imagining that a relative had arrived for the family meeting to be held that...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng
Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng A familiar face was spotted during the semifinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at the Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening.Andi Alfian Mallarangeng, a political observer who is also an assistant to the state minister of regional...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
President to open PKB congress in Surabaya
President to open PKB congress in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): Final touches were being made on Saturday as participants anxiously awaited the arrival of party founder President Abdurrahman Wahid who will open the first congress of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here on Sunday.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fans
'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fansBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Badminton is one of the most popular sports in Indonesia, sharing third position in the hearts of sports fans with basketball, just behind soccer and volleyball.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Foreign students netted with marijuana
Foreign students netted with marijuana JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police officers arrested three foreign teenagers and their local friend for possession of several grams of marijuana on Saturday, an officer said.Sr. Insp.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel
Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel JAKARTA (JP): A number of gas stations in the capital continue to face a significant shortage of leaded fuel due to a dearth of supplies from state-owned oil company Pertamina.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batik
Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batikBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Entering the sophisticated atelier of Indonesia's foremost batik master Iwan Tirta, on Jl. Panarukan, Central Jakarta, begins a journey to uncover the mystery and legend of batik.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
National Children's Day
National Children's Day JAKARTA (JP): Some 4,000 children and 400 chaperons are expected to attend a ceremony to commemorate National Children's Day on Sunday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, organizers said.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
China's VP arrives in Bali
China's VP arrives in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Vice President Hu Jin Tau arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday for a three-day visit to Indonesia and is scheduled to meet President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday in Jakarta.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Craving for local food in Jakarta
Craving for local food in JakartaBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Scanning the shelves of imported fruit and vegetables in the supermarket. Who says that you can't find fresh rock melon, Cape gooseberries, artichokes, or even freshly picked field mushrooms in Jakarta? You might have to reach deep...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatment
Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatmentBy William Furney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): For Julena, life is not so simple any more. Gone are the days she played carefree with friends, not thinking too much about the future, merely enjoying her youth.All that is gone now.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final
PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final JAKARTA (JP): The final of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Sunday will see two clubs from outside Java fight it out for their first ever President's Cup.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Bank Bali recapitalization approved
Bank Bali recapitalization approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives finally approved on Saturday the government's proposal to recapitalize publicly listed Bank Bali at a cost of Rp 5.3 trillion (US$592.18 million).
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Thai police step up ASEAN security, fear demonstrations
Thai police step up ASEAN security, fear demonstrations BANGKOK (Reuters): Thai authorities have boosted security measures ahead of next week's meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers for fear domestic protesters may disrupt them.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Case not closed: House factions
Case not closed: House factions JAKARTA (JP): The major political factions in the House of Representatives accepted President Abdurrahman Wahid's apology on Saturday, but still insisted on an open explanation about his decision to dismiss two of his economic ministers in April.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Long arm of law too short when it comes to drug lords
Long arm of law too short when it comes to drug lords JAKARTA (JP): First it was Desy, now it is Doyok. The stick- thin entertainer, a star of television advertisements, was arrested at his home on Thursday for alleged use of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine).
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Film 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series 12:00 p.m. TV Drama 1:00 TV Drama 2:30 Performances 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 9:00 News 9:30...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Tracing the history of Indonesian thread culture
Tracing the history of Indonesian thread cultureBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever wondered how the textile industry in Indonesia began? More importantly, the history of thread? Seldom a topic discussed, and only known to a handful of people, this artistic backbone of Indonesia was...
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Snapshots
SnapshotsPhoto A: BloodJP/alxBLOOD FOR LIFE: Vice President of Manulife Indonesia Adi Poernomo watches some of his employees donate blood as part of the company's charity efforts to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java Island
Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java IslandBy R. Agus Bakti SENDANGSONO, Central Java (JP): Sendangsono is a name familiar to Roman Catholics. It is here that they usually make their pilgrimages.