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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.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Olympics Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 8:00 Olympics Program 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 PerformanceProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Roots
RootsBy Dewi Anggraeni Rusdi reluctantly climbed into the back seat of the car before Sadli, his driver, closed the door. He waited while Sadli turned on the ignition and started the engine, then asked, "Did you pick up Ibu Sepuh, then?" referring to his mother-in-law, who had come visiting from...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Java hokokai batik: legacy of wartime Indonesia
Java hokokai batik: legacy of wartime IndonesiaBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Hardship can enhance people's artistic creativity. This was true for numerous local batik artisans in Central Java living in the miserable World War II period between l942 and l945.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
U.S. upset about UN-policed E. Timor peace
U.S. upset about UN-policed E. Timor peace SINGAPORE (Reuters): The United States and other nations are worried that violence in Indonesia's West Timor could shatter a U.N.-imposed peace in independent East Timor, U.S. Defence Secretary William Cohen said on Saturday.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Sujata pessimistic about the future of the law
Sujata pessimistic about the future of the lawBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): "I am pessimistic about the future of the law." Such a statement is nothing new. But it comes as a surprise to hear it from the mouth of Antonius Sujata, the chairman of the National Ombudsman Commission.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto F: AmekAmerican Express BankENTERTAINING CHILDREN: American Express Bank Indonesia's senior country executive Sylvia-Marie Challita (center) poses with street children from the Dian Mitra Foundation.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Ully Sigar Rusady -- mother of the disaffected
Ully Sigar Rusady -- mother of the disaffectedBy Chris Ashton JAKARTA (JP): For someone who has achieved national recognition in a number of different fields, the ability to avoid the limelight is a skill that Ully Sigar Rusady has worked hard to develop.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Erna's office to launch fuel-recovery program
Erna's office to launch fuel-recovery program JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure is set to launch a massive three-month recovery program, involving 4,895 villages in 14 provinces outside Java, using funds from the fuel subsidy worth some Rp 300 billion.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Stop messing about! Useful toilet training sites for pets
Stop messing about! Useful toilet training sites for petsBy Lim Tri Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Pets are adorable but when it comes to their waste, they can create trouble. Just imagine: you return home from a tiring journey and find your beloved pet's waste in your living room, or worse, on your new...
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Fadjar Sidik responds to changing times creatively
Fadjar Sidik responds to changing times creativelyBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The works of painter Fadjar Sidik in the 1950s, such as Portrait of Mrs. Abas Alibasjah and Portrait of Wim Nirahua, are figurative compositions which depict the nuances of the time.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
School built with the aim of helping autistic children
School built with the aim of helping autistic childrenBy Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): So far there has been no cure found for autism, a brain disorder which causes disruption to the development of a child's communication and interaction abilities, and affects behavior and emotions.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Elma Theana's hard times no bar to stardom
Elma Theana's hard times no bar to stardomBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Like mother like daughter, so goes the life of TV star Elma Theana.Elma's mother, Waty Siregar, played in titillating films in the 1970s and danced with snakes in nightclubs. Elma, too, worked her way from the bottom.
Sun, 17 Sep 2000
Devastating Krakatau eruption commemorated
Devastating Krakatau eruption commemoratedBy Joko E.H. Anwar SERANG, WEST JAVA (JP): Like many hotels around the globe that use historical events to promote their premises, some resort operators in the scenic Anyer Beach area turn to the events of Aug. 27, 1883, when the devastating Mt.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Sacred cows
Sacred cows The public has since long lost even the slightest confidence in the police and security apparatuses, who have the authority to investigate the recent bombings in the country. It is therefore entirely appropriate for the public to demand that the chief of the Jakarta Police, the chief of...
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
PBB to strive to become big party
PBB to strive to become big party YOGYAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who is also minister of justice and human rights, said here on Friday that his party was determined to become one of the "big three" in the 2004 general elections.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Man killed for suspicious behavior
Man killed for suspicious behavior SALATIGA, Central Java: A man suspected of stealing one kilogram of green beans was mobbed to death on Wednesday by local residents in Bandungan village, an officer said on Friday.Salatiga Precinct Police chief Supt.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Asian women set to dominate in Olympic debut
Asian women set to dominate in Olympic debut SYDNEY (AP): From the farms of China, the island of Taiwan and even seemingly less likely places like Thailand and Indonesia, Asian women weightlifters have come to Sydney prepared to dominate a sport which makes its debut at the Olympics.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny
Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf announced mining firm PT Freeport Indonesia misled the public in recent advertisements by not revealing the full results of its environmental audit.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives
Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence in restive Aceh province in the last year cost over Rp 42,8 billion (US$5.1 million) in material losses, the province's governor Ramli Ridwan said on Friday.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
RI eyes business prospects in PNG
RI eyes business prospects in PNG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government would encourage the country's textile manufacturers to invest in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of efforts to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B.