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Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Indonesia to need IMF help for some time, says Fischer
Indonesia to need IMF help for some time, says Fischer WASHINGTON (Reuters): Indonesia will need help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for some time, but more tasks should shift to the World Bank once economic stability is guaranteed, the fund's deputy head said on Friday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Experts warn of rifts in border demarcation
Experts warn of rifts in border demarcation JAKARTA (JP): Survey and mapping experts warned on Sunday that border issues could trigger disputes among the country's regencies and provinces ahead of the implementation of Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Autonomy in January 2001.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
It's high time to put an ATM in your pocket
It's high time to put an ATM in your pocket A new series of services in information technology (IT) has been introduced to humankind. The latest one in Indonesia is mobile banking from GSM operator Telkomsel.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Government supports new economic body
Government supports new economic body JAKARTA (JP): The government voiced on Saturday support for the Committee for National Economic Recovery (KPEN), which was formed by the country's business community to replace the government-sponsored and now defunct National Business Development Council...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Four deported, two escape
Four deported, two escape PADANG, West Sumatra: The local immigration office deported four Pakistani citizens on Saturday, but lost two others who managed to escape during a security check at Tabing Airport here.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Police continue to hunt for masterminds of Poso mayhem
Police continue to hunt for masterminds of Poso mayhemBy Jupriadi POSO, Central Sulawesi (JP): It was a mid-August morning. The sun shone and calm reigned as residents streamed back into the city after weeks of hardship in scattered refugee centers.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Close Up ads outrage concerned citizen
Close Up ads outrage concerned citizenFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe recent television ads for Close Up toothpaste were seductive and insulting. While the ads were attractive, they did not comply with eastern norms and customs. Moreover, the ads could anger those viewers who are sensitive.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Islamic art show draws visitors
Islamic art show draws visitors JAKARTA (JP): An ongoing exhibition of Islamic paintings and photography at Istiqlal Museum at the Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in East Jakarta offers more than just the usual calligraphy and photographs of praying people.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Front Hizbullah lay siege to police HQs
Front Hizbullah lay siege to police HQs JAKARTA (JP): Around 500 Front Hizbullah members on Sunday marched on the Presidential Palace and later the National Police headquarters, demanding justice for the group's leader, Cecep Bustomi, who was shot dead last month in Serang, West Java.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
The poor have no access to justice
The poor have no access to justice It was interesting to read The Jakarta Post's editorial on Aug. 30, 2000 under the title of Wrong verdict. To the Post, the fact that Djoko Tjandra, who is obviously an embezzler, has not been considered a criminal has come as a big surprise.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Jihad Force chief faces questioning
Jihad Force chief faces questioning AMBON, Maluku (JP): The civil emergency ruler in Maluku, Governor Saleh Latuconsina, said his administration soon would summon a number of people for questioning over incidents of provocation in the ravaged province."We've already listed them.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
IBRA raises Rp 163.81b
IBRA raises Rp 163.81b JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) raised Rp 163.81 billion (US$19.74 million) from auctioning its properties in August, an official said on Saturday.Godlip Pasaribu, head of administration of IBRA's Asset Management Credit, said properties in...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Bank Mandiri helps small exporters
Bank Mandiri helps small exporters CIPANAS, West Java (JP): State-owned Bank Mandiri has channeled some Rp 600 billion (US$71 million) in export financing over the past two months since the bank joined a loan syndication program to help export oriented firms.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Poso refugees miss their homes
Poso refugees miss their homes TENTENA, Central Sulawesi (JP): Both Christian and Muslim refugees in camps along the 205 km-overland route of Mangkutana- Pendolo-Tentena-Poso-coastal Poso speak with mixed feelings about their hometown, where hundreds have recently been killed.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Audiences have a blast at ITB film theater
Audiences have a blast at ITB film theaterBy Joko E.H. Anwar BANDUNG (JP): A number of young people here prefer to spend their Saturday nights at a modest movie theater. They have a blast, cheering, clapping and booing in the tradition of camp movies.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Advice on getting color right
Advice on getting color right JAKARTA (JP): Stylists Peter Saerang and Roy Casmito identified important points for people to consider in coloring their hair.Skin Sense: Look at your skin color and what tones will compliment it.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threats
The land of the Cendrawasih: Opportunities and threatsBy P. Semedi Exploring Irian Jaya is like diving into an ocean. One can never reach the bottom. The deeper one dives, the clearer the beauty and the more exotic it is. It is clear that this place is home to hidden beauty.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Nusakambangan to host offroad event
Nusakambangan to host offroad event SEMARANG (JP): Central Java-based offroaders grouped in the Nusakambangan Jeep Club (NJC) will organize the Nusakambangan Wisata Offroad 2000 on Nusakambangan island for national participants, an official said on Saturday.The event, from Sept. 22 to Sept.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one day
Diamond miners hope fate will shine on them one dayText and photos by Ali Budiman CEMPAKA, South Kalimantan (JP): It is the stuff that dreams are made of for residents of this village, 50 kilometers from Banjarmasin.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Modern artist inspired by village life
Modern artist inspired by village lifeBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Only a few Indonesian painters are willing to stay in their hometowns or villages while pursuing robust artistic careers.One of those rare artists is Iwan Koeswana, a painter who decided to live in the outlying village of Cipedes...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters
Indonesia 'must act quickly' to groom youngsters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must take immediate action in anticipation of a shortage of future tennis players due to a poor regeneration of athletes, especially in facing the next Olympic Games, Yayuk Basuki warned on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spending
Shopping centers, malls enjoying upsurge in spendingBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Some shopping centers and malls in the capital are seeing the old habit of local shoppers return: spending their money on everything offered therein.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
It's not the wheels, but who's behind them!
It's not the wheels, but who's behind them! JAKARTA (JP): Getting from point A to point B in a big city like Jakarta can be a real pain. Traffic jams are everywhere during rush hours and there are many hellish drivers who would not think twice of running you off the road.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar
Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar September is a special month for traditional cosmetics businesswoman Martha Tilaar, who celebrated her 63rd birthday on Sept. 4. This year, she got a few unexpected birthday gifts.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Luxury cars a coveted commodity
Luxury cars a coveted commodity Crisis, what crisis? A visitor to the country could be forgiven for having doubts based on the array of luxury model cars whizzing along Jakarta's streets. The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw gets on track with the trend for newer, more expensive vehicles.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements
VP gives thumbs down to sports achievements JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri used the national sports day on Saturday to lash out at those who would quickly pat themselves in the back, saying she was dissatisfied with the nation's achievements in the field of sports.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai'
Storytelling shines in 'Gadis Pantai' Gadis Pantai (The Girl from the Coast); By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Hastra Mitra, Jakarta (April 2000); vii + 231 pp; Rp 25,000. JAKARTA (JP): When you read the editor's note at the beginning of this book, you may be left pondering the same question as me: What...
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Andien shows talent beyond her years
Andien shows talent beyond her yearsBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Three years ago, a 12-year-old girl came here to learn singing with musician Elfa Seciora. Elfa trained Andien and treated her as he did his other students.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold
Tri aims to end Minarti partnership with gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mixed doubles player Tri Kusharjanto wants to end his partnership with Minarti Timur with the experience of bringing home a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney next week.
Sun, 10 Sep 2000
Irian Jaya province: An area rich in natural resources
Irian Jaya province: An area rich in natural resources The province of Irian Jaya, the youngest province in the Republic of Indonesia, was formerly known as Irian Barat (West Irian) or West New Guinea before 1973 and as Netherlands New Guinea during the Dutch colonial years.
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...