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Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contest
Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contestBy Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA (JP): Probably the only way to ensure that a cultural tradition survives in changing times is to get the younger generation hooked.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting Barli Sasmitawinata, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers
'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewersBy Sri Ramadani and Bruce Emond Belahan Hati; 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays; RCTI; Cast: Anna Tairas, Aurora Yahya, Risdo Alaro Matondang JAKARTA (JP): Rich pretty girl meets poor pretty boy. Girl plays hard to get.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
'MTV' tunes into today's trends
'MTV' tunes into today's trends MTV US celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, a time for analysis and rehashing of the channel's giant influence on music and popular culture. What about our own MTV Generation in Indonesia? The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani and Bruce Emond look at how the music...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy
Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles
Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89
'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89 TAIPEI (AFP): The death toll from Typhoon Toraji's rampage through Taiwan has risen to 89, with 133 people still reported as missing, officials said Saturday.Rescue efforts would continue despite fading hopes of finding more survivors in mudslides and rockfalls...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Choosing the right insurance policy
Choosing the right insurance policy JAKARTA (JP): Taking out a life insurance policy is another way to provide financial security to our spouse and family after our death but determining the best policy is not a mean task, given the extensive choices of products.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'
Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): The film trailer says it all. A rainy night with thunder and lightning. A youngster in bed, writhing, as he is shaken about by unseen, demonic forces. Cryptic signs appearing on his body.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Low-key party for Gus Dur birthday
Low-key party for Gus Dur birthday JAKARTA (JP): Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid celebrated his 61st birthday in a low-key party with his relatives and close friends at his residence in Ciganjur, South Jakarta on Saturday.The main features were cutting a rice cone and chanting prayers.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001
TV Program: Sunday, August 5, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Performances9:00 Sports10:30 Variety Show 11:00 News11:30 Children's Songs12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Children's Program3:00 News3:15 Music4:00 Children's Program5:00 Forestry5:30...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Dewi Anggraeni's 'Neighbourhood Tales' opens doors
Dewi Anggraeni's 'Neighbourhood Tales' opens doors Neighbourhood Tales; By Dewi Anggraeni; Indra Publishing, Melbourne, 2001; ISBN 095858057X; AU$24.95. GEELONG, Victoria (JP): During the sometimes troubled history of relations between Indonesia and Australia, it has been suggested that the two...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Matori officially dismissed from PKB
Matori officially dismissed from PKB JAKARTA (JP): The executive board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) officially ditched Matori Abdul Djalil and Abdul Chalik Ahmad from the party for insubordination.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Tips on making claims
Tips on making claims JAKARTA (JP): Almost all life insurance companies boast that they can process claims as fast as withdrawing money from a bank. But in reality, many policyholders or their spouses face difficulties receiving their insurance benefits mainly due to the differences between the...
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Pizza's gastronic journey through the ages
Pizza's gastronic journey through the agesBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): It's classic shape is round, its golden brown skin is filled with tasty and colorful pieces. Gastronomic history records its patriotic appearance in the medieval century and in modern era.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001
Pianist Marusya playing her own tune
Pianist Marusya playing her own tuneBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): We listen to the music, but we never learn to change the tune to create a different atmosphere.That is how composer and pianist Marusya Nainggolan Abdullah criticized the new government, by comparing it with the disharmony...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Secular or Muslim nation?
Secular or Muslim nation? Are we to remain a secular nation or are we to become the world's largest Muslim nation?Megawati Soekarnoputri is a President with the potential to lead this nation to peace and strength.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Sutiyoso admits to his Harley escorts
Sutiyoso admits to his Harley escorts JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso admitted here on Friday that he utilized two Harley Davidson motorbikes belonging to the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ).However, he denied that he had appropriated them for private use.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Sunda Kelapa porters
Sunda Kelapa porters hero for their familiesBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Army to punish errant soldiers
Army to punish errant soldiers BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Chief of Tanjungpura Military Command Maj. Gen. Hadi Waluyo promised on Friday to punish those officers under his command who have been backing illegal mining and logging activities in Kalimantan, Antara reported.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 3, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,325 0 22,000 Adindo Foresta 105 -5 50,000 AGIS 135 0 966,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,600 0 0 Alakasa 200...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Streetcars: Riding the rails in Batavia
Streetcars: Riding the rails in BataviaBy Ida Indawati Khouw Young Jakartans might be surprised to know that the capital city once boasted a streetcar service, but it will do you no good now trying to find the tracks.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Gus Dur back home to fight for democracy, human rights
Gus Dur back home to fight for democracy, human rights JAKARTA (JP): Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid arrived home on Friday after a medical check-up in the United States, with a stronger commitment to fight for democracy and human rights protection following his ouster two weeks ago.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Bimantoro
Bimantoro Gen. Bimantoro reinstated as police chief. Page 2 Activist Police detain SIRA activist for inciting hatred. Page 3 English 'Local English' anyone? Page 4Education Subsidies must target better education for poor students. Page 5Athletics Athletics meet to begin with marathon race.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Blast victims moved to police hospital
Blast victims moved to police hospital JAKARTA (JP): Three victims of Wednesday's bombing at Atrium Plaza, Senen, Central Jakarta, who were earlier treated at the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital, have been moved to Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta, a police official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
President endorses caretaker ministers' crucial rulings
President endorses caretaker ministers' crucial rulings JAKARTA (JP): In an about-face, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has approved all crucial decisions made by the current caretaker ministers, including one to stop a contract with PT Sucofindo, an export inspection company.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Lindskog retains Olympic Open title
Lindskog retains Olympic Open title JAKARTA (JP): Swedish golfer Stephen Atako Lindskog came back from behind to retain the title at the Rp 350 million (US$36,000) 2001 Olympic Open at the Taman Dayu Golf Club in Pandaan, East Java on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Sutiyoso confesses to using DLLAJ's Harleys
Sutiyoso confesses to using DLLAJ's Harleys JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso admitted here on Friday that he utilized two Harley Davidson motorbikes belonging to the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ).However, he denied that he had appropriated them for private use.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
UN troops may face sex charges
UN troops may face sex charges DILI (Reuters): Several Jordanian soldiers attached to the UN peacekeeping force in East Timor might face charges over alleged sexual misconduct, a spokesman said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Indonesian soccer team to play trial matches
Indonesian soccer team to play trial matches JAKARTA (JP): The national soccer team will put the final touches on its preparations for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in a training session in Cilegon, Banten, beginning on Monday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Radar built in West Timor
Radar built in West Timor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Air Force will start building a radar monitoring system in the village of Buraen, Amarasi district, Kupang regency, in anticipation of increasing infringement of Indonesian airspace.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): Three victims of Wednesday's bombing at Atrium
JAKARTA (JP): Three victims of Wednesday's bombing at Atrium Plaza, Senen, Central Jakarta, who were earlier treated at the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital, have been moved to Kramat Jati Police Hospital, East Jakarta, a police official said on Friday.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Rice fields in Irian Jaya
Rice fields in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Plans are underway to turn easternmost province Irian Jaya into a new rice-producing region.Chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspoyo said on Friday that the agency planned to develop 200,000 hectares of rice paddy fields in the region.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
14 killed as violence continues in Aceh
14 killed as violence continues in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Despite peace efforts by the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM), at least 14 people were killed in Aceh in the latest outbreak of violence on Thursday and Friday, reports said.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
JP/4/let12
JP/4/let12No trespassing: Soeharto landFrom time to time I visit the family of my friend who has a bungalow in Lebak Ciheurang, West Java. There are two ways to enter this road: One is much longer and on a very winding rough road.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Play on missing people
Play on missing peopleJAKARTA (JP): A play highlighting human rights issues will be staged at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta to mark the International Week of Disappeared Persons which falls on Aug. 30.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Bali flooded by refugees
Bali flooded by refugees PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Ethnic conflicts in several regions have triggered increasing flows of refugees to Bali, adversely affecting the island's tourist centers like Denpasar and Badung physically, socially and culturally, claimed an expert in Padang recently.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Bapepam focuses BCA inquiry on 14 investors, 15 brokerages
Bapepam focuses BCA inquiry on 14 investors, 15 brokerages JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has narrowed its investigation down to 14 stock investors and 15 securities firms, from a total of 172 securities firms examined, in relation to the suspected manipulation of PT...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Police detain SIRA activist for inciting hatred
Police detain SIRA activist for inciting hatred JAKARTA (JP): City police detained on Friday the chairman of Jakarta's Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA), Faisal Saifuddin, after he reportedly ignored police summonses regarding his alleged role in sowing hatred against the government.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Indonesian PKI
Indonesian PKI The news that British intelligence was involved in serious cover-up work over the 1965-1966 bloody purges in Indonesia is old news really, but no less important for that.The British had long been hostile to Indonesia's first president Sukarno and well before "confrontation".
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Koizumi, Howard agree on Kyoto Protocol, E. Timor
Koizumi, Howard agree on Kyoto Protocol, E. Timor TOKYO (Agencies): Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart John Howard agreed Friday to continue cooperating to bring the United States back into the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on combatting global warming.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Sunda Kelapa porters
Sunda Kelapa porters hero for their familiesBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Police say arson behind blaze
Police say arson behind blaze CIREBON, West Java: A fire that gutted the Cirebon Land Affairs Office and destroyed hundreds of land certificates last month was deliberate, police announced on Friday.Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Gen. Bimantoro reinstated as police chief
Gen. Bimantoro reinstated as police chief JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Surojo Bimantoro was formally reappointed on Friday to his position as National Police chief after President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued a presidential decree annulling the controversial decree suspending him, issued by former president...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
JP/4/let13
JP/4/let13From Surabaya PostLook to SingaporeIndonesia will have a new Cabinet. As a member of ASEAN which was early dubbed ASEAN's "Big Brother" I think it would be appropriate for us to study review the economic achievements of one of our neighbors: Singapore.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
By Muninggar Sri Saraswati
By Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest. When a truck arrives, they rush to the vehicle.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
KL litterbugs will be punished
KL litterbugs will be punished KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia will punish litterbugs by making them clean up public places following an amendment to the country's constitution, reports said Friday.The order for community service was necessary as the current 500 ringgit (US$132) fine was ineffective...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Play on missing people
Play on missing people JAKARTA (JP): A play highlighting human rights issues will be staged at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta to mark the International Week of Disappeared Persons which falls on Aug. 30.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Vietnam sells most of its coffee: Official
Vietnam sells most of its coffee: Official HANOI (Dow Jones): Vietnamese coffee traders have sold almost all of the 90,000 tons of coffee which they kept as the second part of a 150,000-ton retention plan, an official said Friday.