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Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Provincial legislator dies in West Jakarta low-cost hotel
Provincial legislator dies in West Jakarta low-cost hotel JAKARTA (JP): A provincial legislator from Irian Jaya was found dead on Friday night in a room of a low-cost hotel in the Mangga Besar area, a police officer said on Saturday.West Jakarta Police chief Supt.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
RI sends two teams to Bridge Olympics
RI sends two teams to Bridge Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has sent two teams to compete in the Bridge Olympic Games in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9.Spokesman for the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (GABSI), Ananta Widjaja, named the men's team members as Hengky...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Bukan Pelukis by Sitok Srengenge, Butet Kartaredjasa, Djaduk Ferianto, and Agus Noor, at Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 30.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
PopCorner: Approaching teens through pop culture
PopCorner: Approaching teens through pop cultureBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Angga, a student at SMU 70 high school enthusiastically provided a synopsis of his group's upcoming short film. The film, Groove wasn't brought in a day, tells the story of an unpopular girl, an outcast in school and a...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Degenerative diseases threaten children
Degenerative diseases threaten children JAKARTA (JP): The future of Indonesia will be "horrifying" as the younger generation will be prone to rampant degenerative diseases due to the wrong consumption pattern.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Jakarta Charter
Jakarta CharterFrom NeracaAn opinion article published in the Neraca daily on Aug. 15, 2000, titled Discourse on the Jakarta Charter, prompted me to agree, particularly, with Muslim intellectual Dr. Nurcholish Madjid (or Cak Nur as he is popularly referred to) for his brief argument that Article 29...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Arranger Elfa Secioria -- a man with big dreams
Arranger Elfa Secioria -- a man with big dreamsBy Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): The accomplishments of conductor and arranger Elfa Secioria here and abroad have not only made a name for himself, they have also improved the image of his country.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
S'pore police bust drug ring
S'pore police bust drug ring SINGAPORE (AP): Narcotics officers have arrested 14 Singaporeans suspected of having links with a drug syndicate based on the Indonesian resort island of Batam, the government Teletext news service reported on Saturday.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
A day with a train signalman
A day with a train signalman Surip, 43, is a signalman with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI). He has been with KAI for 17 years and is stationed at Pos Kereta Api 3, Jl. Latuharhari in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Traditional music marks annual thanksgiving festival
Traditional music marks annual thanksgiving festivalText and photos by Mulkan Salmona SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): Something interesting happened two weeks ago in Cipta Rasa hamlet in the village of Sirna Rasa, Cisolok subdistrict, in the regency of Sukabumi.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Three killed, 12 injured in train collision
Three killed, 12 injured in train collision JAKARTA (JP): Three people were killed and at least 12 others injured after a speeding, empty cargo train rear-ended a passenger train, which had suddenly stopped along railway tracks in the Pinangsia-Ancol area here on Friday afternoon.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Taufik in rematch with Xia in Malaysia Open
Taufik in rematch with Xia in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian best hope Taufik Hidayat set a rematch with Chinese Xia Xuanze in the US$150,000 Proton-Eon Malaysia Open final on Sunday at the Malawati stadium in Shah Alam.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
PASI to start training 50 athletes for 2001 SEA Games
PASI to start training 50 athletes for 2001 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletic Association (PASI) will start grooming 50 athletes in September for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.PASI Secretary General Tigor M.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Anticipation heightens as Cabinet reshuffle nears
Anticipation heightens as Cabinet reshuffle nears JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid had a busy afternoon on Saturday as the gates of Merdeka Palace resembled revolving doors with a flurry of ministers and political figures scurrying in and out.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Snapshots
SnapshotsPhoto A: DangdutJP/bay A TIME TO SING: Several police officers dance and sing together with a dangdut (local music blending Malayan and Indian styles) artist during their break. The police were among those who guarded the recent People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which ended last Friday.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Blend modern, traditional cultures, says Gus Dur
Blend modern, traditional cultures, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must integrate traditional and modern cultures to be able to advance without shedding its national identity, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Saturday.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Style and substance with tennis hotshot Yayuk
Style and substance with tennis hotshot Yayuk JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki may have been the last of a dying breed of tennis players with a style so natural and fluid that it leaves others in awe.The Indonesian tennis number one was blessed with the natural gift to do almost anything on the court,...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
It's in the bag for style and practicality
It's in the bag for style and practicalityBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): The choice of accessories to complete an outfit demonstrates a lot about individual style and taste. In a woman's world, it can make or break an outfit.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Internet chatting leads to excitement and disappointment
Internet chatting leads to excitement and disappointmentBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): "I recently broke up with my boyfriend whom I met at a chat board. I realize that this relation is virtual -- cyberlove -- but why is the pain so real?" a 24-year-old woman wrote in an agony column in one of the...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
RI expects to send two putters
RI expects to send two putters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Professional Putters Association (PPA) expects to see two putters compete in the 2001 PPA-National Putting Championships in the United States.Director of PT Setia Mandiri Mitratama Tbk.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
A star is born at Erasmus Huis
A star is born at Erasmus HuisBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): A star was born at Erasmus Huis last week when soft-spoken Alpin Limando, 18, was honored as the winner of this year's piano competition organized by the Indonesian Composers Association.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Keris
KerisBy Ngatini Rasdi My husband came home from work with a stormy countenance. In the bright afternoon light, I saw a dark sky in his face. I welcomed him with an cheerful face but it did not change his climate. He entered the house, saying nothing.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Snacks: A real danger at school
Snacks: A real danger at school Snacking during school hours is not as harmless as many parents think; research has found that many of the food products contain harmful substances. The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw examines the problem of cheap snacks which may carry a high health cost for kids.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Sculpture Exhibition by Arby Samah and Amrus Natalsya at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu No. 68 H, East Jakarta; Through Aug. 31. (Phone: 8573388).Arby Samah and Amrus Natalsya are experienced sculptors who studied art at the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI) in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
KONI picks up archer Hamdiah for Olympics
KONI picks up archer Hamdiah for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) finally named only Hamdiah to compete in the individual event of the Olympic Games in Sydney next month.The Olympics executive training deputy Imron Z.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Mosque yard good enough for Abkar
Mosque yard good enough for Abkar JAKARTA (JP): All religions teach that everyone is equal before God. House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung and Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar conceded just that when they said their Friday prayers.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Illegal logging involves 'central govt officials'
Illegal logging involves 'central govt officials' JAKARTA (JP): The multi-billion illegal logging business in forests across the country involves not only local officials and businessmen but also government officials in Jakarta and members of their networks in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Penabur puts on birthday shows
Penabur puts on birthday shows JAKARTA (JP): The Penabur Christian Educational Foundation is crowning a series of events to mark its 50th anniversary with theatrical performances in Jakarta and Bandung.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Taufik to meet Gopichand in Malaysia Open semis
Taufik to meet Gopichand in Malaysia Open semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best hope, Taufik Hidayat, survived his quarterfinals test against Chen Hong of China at the US$150,000 Proton-Eon Malaysia Open at the Malawati stadium in Shah Alam on Friday.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Cabinet to be 25-strong at the most: Gus Dur
Cabinet to be 25-strong at the most: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid hinted on Friday that the number of ministers in the new cabinet would be reduced from the current 35 to a maximum of 25."There are thousands of resumes in my hands, but we only need about 25 (ministers).
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Most Asian major currencies weaken
Most Asian major currencies weaken HONG KONG (Dow Jones): A delayed cabinet reshuffle in Indonesia and a reweighting of Thai securities in an important investment index swirled around Asian foreign exchange desks Friday, leaving most major currencies weaker.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Malaysia palm oil closes lower on CBOT losses
Malaysia palm oil closes lower on CBOT losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday as renewed selling, prompted by tumbling soy products on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), wiped out gains made the previous day.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Trustix's regional office
Trustix's regional office JAKARTA (JP): Norway-based e-business management company Trustix opened its Southeast Asia regional office in Jakarta on Friday."Due to our rapidly increasing level of activity here in Southeast Asia, we need more space and a new office," Trustix chief executive officer...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Jakarta Police release students without charges
Jakarta Police release students without charges JAKARTA (JP): City police released without charge on Friday six students who had been in custody after red-handedly found lowering the national flag at the Attorney General's Office compound in South Jakarta the day before.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
SingTel to lift limit rule
SingTel to lift limit rule SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) said Friday it was moving to lift a cap on foreign ownership which would clear the way for the entry of a strategic partner.The move is expected to dilute the government's 78.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Desires voiced with motherly love
Desires voiced with motherly love JAKARTA (JP): There are many ways to promote an idea or aspiration.To attract people's attention, the Indonesian Muslim Workers Brotherhood (PPMI) used the service of motherly looking women to distribute a media statement at the closing of the People's Consultative...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
RI urged to use loans properly
RI urged to use loans properly BANDUNG: The Italian government has urged Indonesia to properly use the money from its soft loan for the development of small-scale leather businesses.After a dialog with owners of small and middle-size leather businesses, the head of Consumer Affairs Italian Trade...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Teenage scientists awarded
Teenage scientists awarded JAKARTA (JP): The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) awarded eight school children with prizes on Wednesday at the annual Scientific Contest for Teenagers (LKIR) in a ceremony televised on state television station TVRI.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Constitutional amendment eases central govt power
Constitutional amendment eases central govt power JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly endorsed on Friday the second constitutional amendment which significantly gives more power to regional administrations and the House of Representatives, but at the expense of the central government.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Workers of KPC coal mining firm lift blockade
Workers of KPC coal mining firm lift blockade JAKARTA (JP): Employees of coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) in Sangata regency, East Kalimantan, ended their strike on Friday after assurances were made that the company would not fire them.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Rave review for raids
Rave review for raidsFrom Sinar PagiIt was interesting to learn that members of the South Jakarta municipality administration have disguised themselves as the customers of prostitutes, often appearing as school or university students and waiting for prostitutes, day and night, in Blok M, Melawai,...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Observers disappointed with MPR's Annual Session
Observers disappointed with MPR's Annual Session JAKARTA (JP): Numerous political observers were disappointed with the People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) 10-day Annual Session which concluded on Friday, saying it paid more attention to power bargaining than the economic crisis afflicting the...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Balinese winery shut
Balinese winery shut DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali Police seized thousands of bottles of wine, labeled Wine Of Gods, from a winery allegedly owned by five Australian nationals on Jl. Raya By Pass Ngurah Rai, before shutting the premises down on Friday.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Mastel wants govt to clarify new telecoms policy
Mastel wants govt to clarify new telecoms policy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) called on the government on Friday to clarify its plan to allow foreign investors to own up to 95 percent in local telecommunications companies.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
On protecting women workers
On protecting women workers Your editorial Protect all women workers (Aug. 12, 2000) sharply criticizes a campaign to stop sending women workers to Saudi Arabia, which was prompted by 22 NGOs and supported by the First Lady. Most of those women work as domestic staff.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Tsingtao Brewery buys U.S. stakes in 2 China breweries
Tsingtao Brewery buys U.S. stakes in 2 China breweries BEIJING (Reuters): Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, China's largest beer maker, agreed on Friday to buy two U.S.-controlled breweries in Beijing, marking a further retreat from the glutted market by foreign companies.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 TV Series: Labyrinth 10:00 Cultural Exhibition Opening Ceremony 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Show 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00...
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 18, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,850.00 8,850.00 8,308.00 8,392.00Australian dollar 1 4,655.84 5,257.79 4,927.47 4,985.69Austrian schilling 1 522.50 589.39 552.99 558.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Asian wheat demand seen to boost world prices
Asian wheat demand seen to boost world prices SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian wheat demand will rise substantially this year as the region recovers from financial crisis and should help spur world prices higher in 2000/2001, the top U.S. wheat industry representative in Asia said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Aug 2000
Malaysia, Singapore struggle to mend fences
Malaysia, Singapore struggle to mend fencesBy K. Baranee Krishnaan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Singapore has signaled it wants to mend ties with Malaysia but stinging remarks by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew during a visit this week to Kuala Lumpur might not help.