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Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way
Remote Timika fights AIDS in its own way TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Behind Timika Community Health Center, there is a small house measuring five square meters.A billboard outside says "Reproduction Clinic, Timika Community Health Center" and beneath it are posters about the dangers of HIV and AIDS.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Lombok fabrics survive desperately
Lombok fabrics survive desperatelyBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The magic of weft ikat has attracted the world's leading fashion designers, such as John Galliano in his l996/1997 glittering collection.But on Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara province, where these elaborate textiles are also...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
The empowerment of Irian Jaya's people
The empowerment of Irian Jaya's peopleBy Frans Maniagasi Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the north, Maluku province to the west, Australia to the south and Papua New Guinea to the east.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Abdurrahman begins medical checkup
Abdurrahman begins medical checkup MARYLAND, USA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his two- day medical checkup on Friday evening at John Hopkins hospital, where doctors conducted a sleep study on the President.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Jakarta festival serves up cultural treats
Jakarta festival serves up cultural treatsText by Mulkan Salmona, photos by Bertho Wedhatama JAKARTA (JP): For more than 20 days, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta presented a range of world-class performing arts in dance, music and theater.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Fire razes 14 houses
Fire razes 14 houses JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen houses on Jl. H. Ung, Utan Panjang in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, were engulfed by fire on Saturday morning.The fire started at about 7:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately two hours before it was put out with the help of 11 fire engines.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Going for gold on celluloid
Going for gold on celluloid JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Sydney Olympics is only a hop, skip and a jump away.There are bound to be some who will feel motivated by Olympic fever to put on a pair of sneakers and head off to the track at Senayan.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest
Motion for referendum in Aceh wins debate contest JAKARTA (JP): A well structured and presented motion calling for a referendum on self-determination in Aceh gave the University of Indonesia (UI) the first prize in a national debating contest here on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine
Chicken and cabbage from Chinese cuisine JAKARTA (JP): Chinese food is loved the world over. Here are two recipes which will leave diners hungering for more.Honeyed Chicken Wings * 8 chicken wings, each cut in two * 1/2 teaspoon salt ) * 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder ) to coat the chicken * 1...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle
Tills ringing as cell phone players do battle JAKARTA (JP): The domestic mobile telephone market has made the players involved set new strategies in distributing, marketing and selling their products and services.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Indonesia told to disband militia in West Timor
Indonesia told to disband militia in West Timor UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The UN Security Council has unanimously called on Indonesia to take immediate steps to disarm and disband militia in West Timor responsible for the recent killing of UN personnel.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
The indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya
The indigenous tribes of Irian JayaBy Agus Brotosusilo In 1978, Donald and Sharron F. Barr of the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) recorded that 224 domestic languages were spoken in Irian Jaya. Since then, several tribes that inhabit secluded areas have been identified.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Abolish Dharma Wanita
Abolish Dharma WanitaFrom KompasAs an observer of women's affairs and their activities, I had talks with several members of Dharma Wanita, an organization of the wives of civil servants (PNS), on what to expect from it and what advantage they had gotten from it.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Soebronto born for automotive industry
Soebronto born for automotive industryBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Soebronto Laras was born to an automotive tycoon's family in 1943 and he says he had no choice other than to spend the rest of his life in the country's vehicle industry.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamor
Designer Sebastian calls to mind jet set glamorBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): All designers want above all to find the right textiles to showcase their creations. Unfortunately, not all of them are fortunate to find the fabrics that fit.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes
Surakarta Mayor Cup for silat athletes SEMARANG (JP): More than 150 pencak silat athletes have been taking part in a tournament to commemorate National Sports Day, the event's organizing committee secretary, Indro Catur, told reporters on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Indonesian batik producers urged to think global
Indonesian batik producers urged to think global YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta International Batik Festival opened here on Friday with a call to promote Indonesian batik in the global market.Gray Nurmalitasari, a daughter of Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, officially opened the four-day...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
'I'm comfortable in my own skin'
'I'm comfortable in my own skin' Say "batik designer" and Iwan Tirta immediately comes to mind. Born Iwan Tirtaamidjaja, the 65-year-old bachelor studied law at the University of Indonesia, the London School of Economics and Yale before going into fashion.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts Agenda Painting Exhibition Dunia Mimesis, Mimesis World, by Kok Poo and Inanta, at Galeri Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88-D (Arteri Pondok Indah), Jl. Jakarta Selatan 12440, Phone: 7209009- 7207171;Fax: 7206444, through Sept.30.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing once
Java's highest peak Semeru only needs climbing onceBy Jeff Barrus MALANG, East Java (JP): When setting out on any climb, it is wise to pay attention to the faces of the returning. I'd just left the sunny, thin-air vegetable village of Ranu Pani inside East Java's Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park...
Sun, 10 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, 10 Sep 2000
New website puts richness of Indonesian art online
New website puts richness of Indonesian art online JAKARTA (JP): Click www.IndonesianArt.net, and enter into a never-ending exploration of the virtual world of Indonesian arts and culture.The newly established website, scheduled to start its official debut operation next November, promises to...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all ages
Classic Monopoly a firm favorite for all agesBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): After two days of intense wheeling and dealing among 54 participants, Indonesia will on Sunday at last have its own national Monopoly Champion.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup
'RCTI' carries Olympic torch with special lineup JAKARTA (JP): In the next five days, all eyes will turn to Sydney for the biggest sports event in the world. Olympic fever is set to take hold.Sports fans are waiting with baited breath to see how the Games turns out.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye for
Blond ambitions -- hair coloring to dye forBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Small-boned, tawny-skinned "Anita" wanted to try something different with her shoulder-length hair.She did not want to let it grow out, nor did she feel like having it bobbed.Instead, she opted for highlights.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
APEC meetings begin
APEC meetings begin BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): Finance ministers from Pacific Rim nations began a two-day meeting on Saturday to get the diverse regional grouping back on track even as soaring global crude oil prices threatened to steal the limelight.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Freeport Indonesia: Committed to the people of Irian Jaya
Freeport Indonesia: Committed to the people of Irian Jaya So many questions are asked of PT Freeport Indonesia concerning its social commitments toward the indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya. Mining companies, of course, have great impact on the local people in the areas where they operate.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Tangerang regent urges JAL to pay compensation
Tangerang regent urges JAL to pay compensation TANGERANG (JP): Local regent Agus Djunara urged Japan Airlines (JAL) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Friday to pay compensation to Sepatan residents whose houses were damaged recently by falling engine parts.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Governor vows better service for residents
Governor vows better service for residents JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has ordered all his top officials, including the city's five mayors, heads of districts and subdistricts, and heads of agencies, to show their commitment to the further improvement of services for the public and not to...
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Holdiko sells granite shares
Holdiko sells granite shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Holdiko Perkasa has sold 17.25 percent of its shares in granite mining producer PT Karimun Granite to PT Pendawa Sempurna for Rp 21.62 billion (US$2.7 million).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
A look at the rise of collective violence in Indonesia
A look at the rise of collective violence in Indonesia Try not to travel to Jakarta or cities in West and East Java during the months of January, May and September because those are the places and times when the probability is greatest for one to be a victim or perpetrator of violence.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
More Denpasar-Kupang flights
More Denpasar-Kupang flights MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The state-owned PT Merpati Airlines plans to increase its flights from Denpasar (Bali) to Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara) from four times a week to seven times a week next year.District Manager of Kupang Merpati Airlines N.G.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Some $10 billion in corporate debts restructured: Rizal
Some $10 billion in corporate debts restructured: Rizal JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli estimated on Friday that some US$10 billion in corporate overseas debt had been restructured outside the mediation of the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Political support, people's role sought in anti-smoking push
Political support, people's role sought in anti-smoking push JAKARTA (JP): Lung specialists launched a campaign on Friday to curb the increasing number of smokers and smoking-related diseases in the country by calling for the government's political support, the firm implementation of smoking...
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Grand jubilee celebrated
Grand jubilee celebrated PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Thousands of Catholics in Central Java thronged the Satria Stadium to celebrate the grand jubilee of the Catholic Church and the induction of the new Purwokerto Bishop, Mgr. Julianus Kema Sunarka on Friday.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
PBB to hold national meeting
PBB to hold national meeting YOGYAKARTA: Executives of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) will regroup here for an annual working meeting from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17, the first gathering since the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session last month.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
APEC states warned to speed up reforms or face new crisis
APEC states warned to speed up reforms or face new crisis BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): An international financier Friday lamented there is still a lack of transparency in APEC economies and warned a crisis could recur if reforms are not carried out more urgently.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Guruh to stage his dance with new twist
Guruh to stage his dance with new twist JAKARTA (JP): With his new dance troupe Rumpun Kemilau, noted choreographer Guruh Soekarnoputra will stage a number of new works which blend his famed dynamic creations with oriental nuances.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
More relaxed Ricky, Rexy swing for Olympic gold
More relaxed Ricky, Rexy swing for Olympic gold JAKARTA (JP): Four years ago, Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky carried a heavy burden as Indonesia's sole remaining hope for a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Investment of US$5b seen in Malaysia hi-tech zone
Investment of US$5b seen in Malaysia hi-tech zone KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Companies operating in Malaysia's hi-tech Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) are expected to invest around 20 billion ringgit (US$5.26 billion) in the next five years, a senior official said Friday.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Evidence of violence on Tanjung Priok victims
Evidence of violence on Tanjung Priok victims JAKARTA (JP): A joint forensic experts team disclosed on Friday that evidence of violence was found on five of the six remains believed to be those of the 1984 Tanjung Priok victims.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
S'pore firm vying for RI food company
S'pore firm vying for RI food company SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore Food Industries (SFI) has emerged as one of three international companies bidding to take over a food processing company once owned by a close ally and golfing buddy of former Indonesian President Suharto, a published report said on...
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo: To the memory of our friend
Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo: To the memory of our friendBy Victoria Serra JAKARTA (JP): On Wednesday Sept. 6 compassion suffered a blow in Atambua, West Timor, as our friend Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo and two of his colleagues, Pero Simudra and Sampson Aleghn, were struck down.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Land disputes must be settled prudently
Land disputes must be settled prudently SANUR, Bali (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged state institutions to be prudent in settling disputes over ancestral land."Since the enactment of Law No. 5/1960 on agrarian reform 40 years ago...
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Newmont Minahasa resumes its mining operations
Newmont Minahasa resumes its mining operations JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining firm Newmont Minahasa Raya in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, resumed operations early on Friday after a blockade of the company's ore crusher by protesters ended.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Roadside hold ups
Roadside hold upsFrom Suara KaryaI am an East Jakarta resident who uses the Bogor toll road every day. The police have been requested to pay more attention to security along that road, because lately hold up crimes committed there during the night have considerably increased.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Prisoners detained for drugs possession
Prisoners detained for drugs possession JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner at the Salemba prison in Central Jakarta was caught in the possession of drugs, a police officer said on Friday.Chief detective of Central Jakarta Police Sr. Insp.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Nike workers upset over allegations
Nike workers upset over allegations JAKARTA (JP): The worker's union of one of the 11 Nike subcontractors in Indonesia on Friday denied the allegations aired by antiexploitation activists at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Malaysia palm oil tracks soyoil to end lower
Malaysia palm oil tracks soyoil to end lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday as the market tracked overnight losses in Chicago soyoil futures.The benchmark third-month November futures contract ended down four ringgit at 992 ringgit (US$261.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000
Long journey to real democracy
Long journey to real democracy The killing of three UN humanitarian workers in Atambua would certainly put Indonesia in an extremely difficult position. This shocking incident had made President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, look so clumsy before world leaders during the UN Millennium Summit in...