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Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Lisa silences critics with bronze
Lisa silences critics with bronze JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian weightlifter Lisa Rumbewas silenced critics and doubts on her participation in the Olympics following her controversial selection last month, with a bronze medal.Lisa, competing in the 48 kilograms division, managed to lift a total of 185.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Official globe-trotting
Official globe-trotting Thank heavens the media was able to publicize and prevent, at least temporarily, the planned overseas junket of ninety members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for the ostensible purpose of presenting their programs to approximately two million Indonesians...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Pusan out to save Asian Games
Pusan out to save Asian Games SEOUL (AFP): The Olympic Council of Asia has given the South Korean city of Pusan 30 days to meet new conditions to save its hosting of the 2002 Asian Games, officials said Sunday.The OCA set an Oct.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Professionals behind bombings
Professionals behind bombings What relationship is there between the killings in Atambua and the bombings in Jakarta? International protests over the incident that occurred at the UNHCR headquarters in Atambua have forced Indonesia's political leaders to realize that although Indonesia is a...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Woman shot while riding motorcycle
Woman shot while riding motorcycle JAKARTA (JP): A woman was shot on her buttocks by an unidentified person in front of the Gadjah Mada Plaza on Jl. Gadjah Mada in Central Jakarta at 2 a.m. on Sunday.The victim, Ika Novitasari, 26, said that she was riding pillion on a green RX-King motorcycle,...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Anwar rally canceled
Anwar rally canceled KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The party headed by the wife of jailed Malaysian ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has called off a rally next week to mark the second anniversary of his arrest, an official said Sunday.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Bengkulu forest chief lost in jungle
Bengkulu forest chief lost in jungle BENGKULU: The head of the provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office and his entourage are missing. They are believed lost somewhere in a forest in North Bengkulu.Hariyono Suroso and his entourage left a famous 9-tiered waterfall about 90 kilometers from here on...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
JSX building set to reopen on Monday
JSX building set to reopen on Monday JAKARTA (JP): Closed since Thursday, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building will be ready to reopen on Monday.Director of property developer PT Procon Indah which manages the JSX building, Carrey Alam, said on Sunday that all preparations for the reopening of...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Balance yourself for better spiritual energy
Balance yourself for better spiritual energyBy Tishy Bruce JAKARTA (JP): July and the beginning of August was a time when Indonesia was at a crucial point in its history: could it maintain its equilibrium or would it over-balance into economic and political chaos?Indonesia reached some of its...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Government warned of dangers of drugs, unemployment
Government warned of dangers of drugs, unemployment JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will remain in a "stateless-like condition" due to stagnant reforms in all fields, political observers and activists say.John N.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Medan bomb witness shot
Medan bomb witness shot MEDAN, North Sumatra: A man who reportedly witnessed a mysterious blast in a local church here in August is in a critical condition after being shot by two unidentified gunmen on Sunday.Medan Police chief Sr. Supt.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Mass reshuffle in China's Taiwan desk
Mass reshuffle in China's Taiwan deskBy Ching Cheong SINGAPORE: Beijing recently launched a massive revamp of institutions that deal with the Taiwan problem to ensure that future policies are in sync with developments on the island.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Ford's withdrawal opens new battle
Ford's withdrawal opens new battle SEOUL (AFP): General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler are back in the battle to become Asia's number one car maker following Ford Motor Co's withdrawal from a deal to buy ailing Daewoo Motor.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
The IMF support
The IMF support Much more important than simply being additional support for the balance of payments and strengthening foreign reserves, the International Monetary Fund's approval last week of the third tranche disbursement of its US$5 billion bailout fund for Indonesia serves as a new building...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Judge vows objectivity when trying Bob Hasan graft case
Judge vows objectivity when trying Bob Hasan graft case JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court chief Subardi said on Friday that despite the media attention, he would remain objective when handling the multimillion dollar graft trial of timber tycoon Muhamad "Bob" Hasan.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Gus Dur orders Soeharto's guards to be disarmed
Gus Dur orders Soeharto's guards to be disarmed JAKARTA (JP): After ordering the arrest of former president Soeharto's son two days ago, President Abdurrahman Wahid launched another verbal attack on him on Sunday and ordered his personal bodyguards to be disarmed.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Italy to join oil conference
Italy to join oil conference JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Trade Commission will join the Indonesian International Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE), which will be held here from Sept. 19 through Sept. 22.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Police question six youths
Police question six youths SURABAYA: Police have questioned six people for trespassing in the grounds of the United States Consulate General here.Surabaya Police chief Sri Kresno said the six youths were from Baladhika Karya, the FKPPI (a defunct organization for children of Indonesian Military and...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
IM Texmaco comes back to beat Dwidasa Mitra
IM Texmaco comes back to beat Dwidasa Mitra JAKARTA (JP): After a poor start, Indonesia Muda Texmaco (IM) regained their form to beat league newcomer Dwidasa Mitra 92-75 on Sunday in the third leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Indonesia's badminton doubles reach Olympics quarters
Indonesia's badminton doubles reach Olympics quarters JAKARTA (JP): Top seeds Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan led the three Indonesian men's doubles pairs to the quarterfinals of the Olympic badminton event in Sydney on Sunday.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Telkom offers compromise to foreign partners
Telkom offers compromise to foreign partners JAKARTA (JP): State telecoms company PT Telkom is willing to offer concessions to its five foreign partners in the Joint Cooperation Scheme (KSO) in a bid to save their five-year-old business deal, a company official said."We're willing to compromise...
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Cohen arrives to press govt over militias in West Timor
Cohen arrives to press govt over militias in West Timor JAKARTA (JP): United States Defense Secretary William Cohen arrived here on Sunday evening for meetings with top Indonesian officials in which he is expected to press the government to take firm action against militias operating in West Timor.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Indonesia wins its first medal
Indonesia wins its first medal SYDNEY (Agencies): After the second full day of competition, Indonesia joined the medal winners at the 2000 Olympics here on Sunday, thanks to diminutive Lisa Rumbewas who bagged a bronze in the women's weighlifting event.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Fuel price hike
Fuel price hikeFrom Media IndonesiaPrice increases are normal as long as they are in keeping with the people's quality of life. Therefore, I do not see that a fuel price increase in Indonesia is appropriate now.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
SIA to increase Bali flights
SIA to increase Bali flights DENPASAR (Antara): Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to increase the frequency of flights on its Singapore-Denpasar route to 28 times a week beginning October, from 24 times per week at present.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Public telephone
Public telephoneFrom Jurnal IndonesiaOut of service public phones are no longer a problem. Why? Because usually public phone stands are hard to reach, and if any can be reached, they are normally unusable. It's a common view that public phones are broken because of vandalism.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
IAIN rector Safwan Idris slained in restive Aceh
IAIN rector Safwan Idris slained in restive Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Restive Aceh was again rocked by a killing when the rector of the Banda Aceh-based State Islamic Institute Arraniry Darussalam (IAIN), Prof.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Guess What? Ali Sadikin
Guess What? Ali Sadikin Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin received a nice surprise last Sunday when he was declared Yogyakarta's honorary resident for his role in making batik the official dress for his staff in the 1970s while serving as governor.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Lidya, Bambang/Zelin clear first hurdles
Lidya, Bambang/Zelin clear first hurdles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's singles shuttler, Lidya Djaelawidjaja, and the mixed doubles team of Bambang Suprianto and Zelin Resiana got off to comfortable starts to their Olympic campaign in Sydney on Saturday.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
A drawing can tell of huge pain
A drawing can tell of huge pain JAKARTA (JP): When can warring groups come together? When there is a need to examine the vast human costs on both sides, says sociologist Imam Prasodjo.The sociologist joined some journalist on a trip to Maluku, where dozens of children in refugee camps were given...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Ilyassak moves to top position
Ilyassak moves to top position BOGOR, West Java (JP): Indonesia's Ilyassak displayed his best golfing skills on Saturday to share the lead going into the final of the JJGF Open Golf Championships 2000-Epson Cup.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
The historic and natural beauty of Bukittinggi
The historic and natural beauty of BukittinggiBy Simon Marcus Gower BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra (JP): In the shadow of the focal point of Bukittinggi is Jam Gadang (Great Clock). The chimes of this clock tower sound the hour in the late afternoon, are soothing and may even induce sleepiness.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Time for Indonesians to wake up and work seriously
Time for Indonesians to wake up and work seriously JAKARTA (JP): Enroll in a prestigious business school and within two years, you'll become a "professional" executive.As Indonesia now has numerous postgraduate management and business schools, private and state-run, the country can expect an ample...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Mahaka outlasts IM Texmaco 68-64
Mahaka outlasts IM Texmaco 68-64 JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda produced some sweet revenge as it beat Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco with a narrow 68-66 in the opening match of the third leg of 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Saturday.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Real professionals wanted for new era
Real professionals wanted for new era From athletes to white-collar employees, being professional has become the catchphrase for a new era. Some say the country is in a desperate race to catch up with the professional standards of its neighbors before the opening up of the job market to all- comers...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
'Gres' talks up a storm about matters of youth
'Gres' talks up a storm about matters of youthBy Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): A group of teenagers prowled around a mall, their hair a rainbow of colors. Some wore nose rings, others sported piercings in their lips, eyebrows or navels, which were exposed by skimpy T-shirts.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Illegal levies
Illegal leviesFrom Warta KotaAfter Warta Kota disclosed the illegal levies by Jakarta's Statistics Office some days ago, I also wish to share my experience with the readers. Perhaps my experience doesn't differ from that of other Jakarta residents.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Japanese woman killed at home
Japanese woman killed at home JAKARTA (JP): A 73-year-old Japanese woman was stabbed to death in her residence at the PLN housing complex in Duren Tiga, South Jakarta, police sources said on Saturday.Mitsue Ivonne Culas-Tado, a widow who lived with her only daughter Noriko, was found in her garage...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Does detox frenzy make one's life easy?
Does detox frenzy make one's life easy?By Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Living in this depressing, almost mental society, exacerbated by daily pollution contributed by rows of rust infested buses nowadays, is a huge challenge.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Students exhibit impressive Islamic art
Students exhibit impressive Islamic artBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Although contemporary art is global by name, much of it is highly influenced by the West. For decades, artists around the world have struggled to depict their trials and tribulations by using techniques that come more naturally to...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Hospitality and modern living
Hospitality and modern living Discover the ideal blend of traditional hospitality and modern amenities at a strategically located residence in the exclusive area of West Surabaya, with easy access to the central business district, airport, seaport and famous entertainment spots.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
U.S. defense chief in Singapore
U.S. defense chief in Singapore SINGAPORE (DPA): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen arrived in Singapore on Saturday from the Philippines where the military pounded the bases of extremists holding an American and 18 other hostages after Cohen urged more negotiations.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
What does it take to be professional?
What does it take to be professional? JAKARTA (JP): We know what it means, but sometimes it's hard to put into words what it is to be professional.Here are some views on being professional, and the obstacles which sometimes get in the way.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Between an MRT and Air Force One
Between an MRT and Air Force One JAKARTA (JP): Comfort is a luxury if you travel on public transportation in Jakarta. It's by sheer luck, or a miracle, if you find a "comfortable" city bus to get to the office.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Stone tombs witness to Minahasan past
Stone tombs witness to Minahasan past WARUGA, Air Madidi, North Sulawesi (JP): How were burials conducted in the early days of North Sulawesi?On the outskirts of Manado, one can trace pre-Christian Minahasan culture from 10 centuries ago.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Agenda
Agenda Comic Arts Exhibition Selamat Tinggal Orang Baik-Baik, Goodbye, Nice Guys, by Popok Tri Wahyudi at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu No. 68 H, East Jakarta, through Sept. 30. Popok Tri Wahyudi is a young artist who promotes public arts and fine art works displayed in public facilities.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Dumplings and rolls from RI's kitchen
Dumplings and rolls from RI's kitchen JAKARTA (JP): Rice may be the staff of life in Indonesia, but the country also boasts a variety of breads and cakes. The recipes below show influences from Chinese cuisine (bakpao) and a curious blending of a Dutch staple with tropical bananas.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
West Java finds it hard to bring in tourists
West Java finds it hard to bring in touristsBy Grace Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Elements of West Java have played a significant role in the tourist industry. Sundanese music is frequently heard in numerous international hotels, spas and restaurants in Bali.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
'Arrogance is OK as long as you're doing a good job'
'Arrogance is OK as long as you're doing a good job' Champion of human rights Todung Mulya Lubis, 51, is one of Indonesia's most prominent and flamboyant lawyers. Labeled "an angry young man" in his youth, the Indonesian and American educated co-founder and chairman of the Center for Human Rights...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Tommy denies links to spate of bombings
Tommy denies links to spate of bombings JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, denied on Saturday any involvement in a spate of recent bombings, including the powerful explosion on Wednesday at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building.