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Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Bumiputera: Comfortable guarantee for secure future
Bumiputera: Comfortable guarantee for secure future Bumiputera 1912 Mutual Life Insurance Company was established in 1912 and has, today, over Rp 4.2 billion in assets and close to 5.7 million policyholders.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Geriatric health care needs funding as private clinic opens
Geriatric health care needs funding as private clinic opensBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): Geriatric patients require very specialized health care. Couple this with the World Health Organization's (WHO) prediction that from 1990 to 2020 there will be a 415 percent increase in the number of elderly...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Indonesian artworks on display to the world
Indonesian artworks on display to the worldBy Steve Rhodes. BRISBANE (JP): At precisely 9 p.m. on the ninth day of the ninth month, in the year 1999, 99 tiny boats, all bearing intense blue flames, will drift down the Brisbane River and arrive at Queensland's magnificent riverside Art Gallery.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success
Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success Businesses and individuals alike carry risks. The recent changes in Indonesia's corporate landscape are a prominent example. Businesses of all sizes are seeking to share their risks.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Chronology of main events in East Timor's history
Chronology of main events in East Timor's history JAKARTA (Agencies): East Timor's Aug. 30 ballot on its future status produced an overwhelming vote rejecting the offer of wide- ranging autonomy under Indonesia.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Aceh
Aceh AcehTake me in your armsAllow me a glimpse of your soulLet me adjust my flow to your rhythmyour heartyour spiritAllow me to be embraced by your gloryyour dazzling historyLet me nestle down and drink in my legacyand help relieve your hurtAllow me to find ways to numb the painand allieviate your...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
World urges calm and respect for Timor vote
World urges calm and respect for Timor vote SINGAPORE (Agencies): The international community on Saturday welcomed the announcement of the historic ballot, calling on all parties in East Timor to respect the results and refrain from violence.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: MuliaHotel Mulia SenayanITALIAN EATS: The Italian Embassy's commercial attache Staffolani Tiziana (center) pounds a traditional fish prepared by Hotel Mulia Senayan's chef Gabriele Noe (in white) while the hotel's general manager Des Pugson (second left) looks on.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Irianese tribe learns farming, cattle breeding methods
Irianese tribe learns farming, cattle breeding methodsBy Neles Tebay MOANEMANI, Irian Jaya (JP): Since the 1963 integration of Irian Jaya until now, the local government has said it has been difficult to help develop a better way of life for the Irianese who live in isolated places, especially...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
East Timorese say `no'
East Timorese say `no' JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese have overwhelmingly voted against integration with Indonesia, paving the way for an end to the 24- years of violent annexation of the former Portuguese colony.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Guess What?
Guess What? The 1995 World Champion Hariyanto Arbi plans to marry long- time girlfriend Wiwiek Wiral in February 2000. Although Hariyanto, nicknamed Hari, declined to mention the date of the wedding reception, he named Hotel Mulia Senayan as the venue.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Nun cultivates traditional medicines
Nun cultivates traditional medicinesBy Yacob Herin MAUMERE, Flores (JP): Traditional medicinal plants in Indonesia have helped to a great extent the poor people who cannot afford to pay for medicine produced by pharmaceutical works.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
SOS Children's Village a lifeline in Bandung
SOS Children's Village a lifeline in BandungBy Oliver Crowder BANDUNG (JP): Once a month for a little over a year, Anders' parents in Sweden have sent 150 kroner (about US$18) to a young girl living near Bandung, West Java.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Habibie calls on the nation to accept E. Timor results
Habibie calls on the nation to accept E. Timor results JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged the nation on Saturday to accept the result of the ballot in East Timor with sincerity and perseverance.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Srihadi's sketches of 'struggle' from history
Srihadi's sketches of 'struggle' from historyBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): After being buried for about 50 years, the sketches of "struggle" by Srihadi Sudarsono are now on display at the Utan Kayu Lontar Gallery in East Jakarta until Sept. 27.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Malaysia's expansionary policy leads to economic recovery
Malaysia's expansionary policy leads to economic recovery Just before the East Asian crisis broke out in mid-1997, Malaysia was being lauded as a "miracle economy" and a model worthy of emulation by developing countries.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
A feast of national dances ready to be served up
A feast of national dances ready to be served upBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): The national crisis and turmoil have pushed art events to the periphery. An example is the biannual Indonesian Dance Festival, which has experienced disruptions in recent years.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Farming skills a tool against malnutrition
Farming skills a tool against malnutrition MOANEMANI, Irian Jaya (JP): The Mee people inhabit 10 districts in the central highlands of Irian Jaya. They can be found in six districts (Bogobaida, Aradide, Paniai Timur, Paniai Barat, Damabagata, Tigi) of Paniai regency, and in four districts (Akrar,...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Xanana calls for int'l troops
Xanana calls for int'l troops JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese proindependence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao called on Saturday for an immediate international military intervention in his homeland to prevent bloodshed."We foresee chaos. We foresee a new genocide in East Timor.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Bumiputera: Comfortable guarantee for secure future
Bumiputera: Comfortable guarantee for secure future Bumiputera 1912 Mutual Life Insurance Company was established in 1912 and has, today, over Rp 4.2 billion in assets and close to 5.7 million policyholders.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
PT Zurich Life Insurance Indonesia
PT Zurich Life Insurance Indonesia Change everywhere! The new millennium is just a few months away. Indonesia has embarked on a new journey to the future, and PT Zurich Life Insurance Indonesia has moved as well.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Charting political parties in a new era
Charting political parties in a new era API, Almanak Parpol Indonesia, Pemilu 1999 (Almanac of Indonesian Political Parties, 1999 Elections); Coordinator: Julia I. Suryakusuma; Published by API, Jakarta , 1999; 729 pp; Rp 50,000.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 12:30 Student's Quiz 1:00 TV Series: Empire 2:30 Children's Song 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Lifter Charlie dies of heart failure at 59
Lifter Charlie dies of heart failure at 59 JAKARTA (JP): Former national lifter and coach Charlie Depthios died on Saturday from a stroke.Charlie suffered the stroke last year and died at Jambi hospital at the age of 59.Charlie is survived by his wife and eight children.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Margie Segers back with 'blues' plan
Margie Segers back with 'blues' planBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): A high-ceiling mall -- part of the Lippo Supermall in Lippo Karawaci, West Java, which survived the 1998 May riots -- might not be a perfect venue for a jazz performance.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Bali offers more attractions for tourists
Bali offers more attractions for touristsBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Clean beaches, beautiful views, grand hotels, warm smiles, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivals are all characteristics of a holiday in Bali.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Do I deserve a medal?
Do I deserve a medal? Unfortunately for me, this is not an athletic tournament otherwise somebody would have nominated me a medal. From Aug. 21, 1998 until Aug. 21, 1999 which spans a period of one year, I have been inspired to write letters numbering 33 last year plus 35 in 1999, about 70 in total.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
'Jamu' products withdrawn from the market
'Jamu' products withdrawn from the marketBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): With the soaring prices of both generic and patented drugs, more people are turning to jamu, or traditional medicine as an alternative.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Children flock to see dolphins perform at Ancol park
Children flock to see dolphins perform at Ancol parkBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Ucok and Bento dance to the strong beat of house music. Surrounding the dancers are children who clap their hands or stand on their seats, also dancing on their own.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Made Wahyuni denies accusation of using drug
Made Wahyuni denies accusation of using drug JAKARTA (JP): National pencak silat (martial art) athlete Ni Made Wahyuni denied accusations that she used banned substances which caused her to fail a drug test conducted by Brunei Darussalam, the 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizer.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
IBF told to think of all nations' concerns
IBF told to think of all nations' concerns DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Officials of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and the Badminton Association of Denmark (DBF) have urged the sport's leading Asian countries not to smother the concerns of other nations.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Presenter Becky, a woman with a simple wish
Presenter Becky, a woman with a simple wish JAKARTA (JP): Her familiar face frequently appears on television screens hosting popular TV shows or starring in numerous television series. But Ruth Ludwina Rebecca Tumewu, or Becky Tumewu as she is popularly known, still has a dream to pursue.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Message by the Charge d'Affaires on Malaysia's National Day
Message by the Charge d'Affaires on Malaysia's National Day As Malaysia celebrates its 42nd anniversary on 31 August 1999, I would like to take this opportunity to express satisfaction on the state of bilateral relations currently enjoyed by Malaysia and Indonesia.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Gold still glitters for public amid unstable prices
Gold still glitters for public amid unstable pricesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Dinda Arifin can now breathe easily. Her wedding day went as planned and she got everything that she wanted, including a flashy ring that now proudly decorates her finger.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Sarong back in swing of things in fashion
Sarong back in swing of things in fashionBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The sarong is no longer just a garment of villagers or something casual to wear only in the home. Local designers have recently been focusing on the sarong again in their collections.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Indonesia books four badminton final berths
Indonesia books four badminton final berths DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Mixed doubles top-seeded Michael Sogaard and Rikke Olsen of Denmark were upset in the semifinals of the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open and had to bow out to Indonesia's second best pair Bambang Suprianto and Zelin Resiana 15-13, 15-...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Guess What?
Guess What? Chairman of the All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) Agum Gumelar has his own way of satirizing sports journalists in a soliloquy.The three-star general said earlier that local papers had said he was ambitious in pursuing a position as PSSI's new chairman, which will be decided at...
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Club undecided on Hariyanto's plan
Club undecided on Hariyanto's plan JAKARTA (JP): The Djarum Kudus badminton club in Kudus, Central Java, has dithered over whether to allow Hariyanto Arbi, a member of the club, to switch allegiance from Indonesia to Singapore after he finishes competing in the Indonesian Open in Denpasar, Bali.
Sun, 05 Sep 1999
Motorized pedicabs still chug out a living in Medan
Motorized pedicabs still chug out a living in MedanBy Junardi Harahap MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Simply built and not much to look at, motorized pedicabs still fill an important role in the transportation needs of residents of Medan.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
73 Aceh refugees die from diseases in last two months
73 Aceh refugees die from diseases in last two months JAKARTA (JP): At least 73 people have died in refugee camps in Aceh over the past two months, while 45,000 people are still in shelters, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Top seeds ousted at Indonesia Open
Top seeds ousted at Indonesia OpenBy Primastuti Handayani DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The top seeds in the men's and women's singles -- Peter Gade Christensen and Camilla Martin, both of Denmark -- were upset in the quarterfinals of the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at Yuwana Mandala Hall on Friday.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Asian composers festival opens
Asian composers festival opens YOGYAKARTA: A six-day festival and conference of the Asian Composers League opened here on Thursday night, exploring the theme of "Spiritualism of Sounds and Structure in Contemporary Music".
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Japanese language test on Dec. 5
Japanese language test on Dec. 5 SURABAYA, East Java: The Japan Foundation, in cooperation with the Association of International Education of Japan, will hold its annual test of Japanese language proficency on Dec. 5.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Nasution resigns as Rudy's lawyer
Nasution resigns as Rudy's lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Adnan Buyung Nasution announced late Friday he was resigning as the lawyer of Rudy Ramli, the most prominent figure in the politically charged Bank Bali scandal.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Asian currencies end mixed, baht recovers from 11-month low
Asian currencies end mixed, baht recovers from 11-month low HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies enjoyed mixed fortunes on Friday.The expected purchase of two Thai banks by foreign investors helped lift the baht, particularly in the cross market against the Singapore dollar.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Family killed in crash
Family killed in crash TANGERANG (JP): A family of three died in a road accident on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Nagrak, Sentul village, Balaraja, on Friday morning.The victims were identified as Agus Burhanuddin, 35, his wife Kusniawati, 30, and their three-year-old daughter.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Police arrest three over fake Supertetra capsules
Police arrest three over fake Supertetra capsules JAKARTA (JP): National Police officials have seized 10 million counterfeit capsules of the Supertetra anti-impotence drug and two tons of packaging material from two separate warehouses on Jl. Baturaja, in Tangerang.National Police spokesman Brig.
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
RI has nothing to be proud of
RI has nothing to be proud ofFrom Media IndonesiaOur country's condition gives cause for sadness. There is a feeling of regret because I always felt proud of Indonesia until I discovered the rotten systems -- implemented by the executive institutions and legal bodies -- which will worsen our...
Sat, 04 Sep 1999
Unsolved pollution problem
Unsolved pollution problem One of my neighbors, HW, opened a home industry for the production of shrimp crackers. The positive side is that he has created employment in the economic crisis. On the other hand he has generated a negative impact.