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PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open

PBSI to send Hendrawan, Arbi to the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.

Equipment and gizmos enliven modern offices

Equipment and gizmos enliven modern officesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): So you run an office? A modern one, supposedly. You have employees who report to work at 9 in the morning and leave at 5 in the afternoon.

Masyumi rejects Megawati?

Masyumi rejects Megawati?From Rakyat MerdekaThis newspaper carried in its June 2, 2001 issue, a news report titled Masyumi rejects Megawati as president. The report said that according to Abdullah Hehamahua, who spoke in his capacity as the general chairman of Masyumi (modernist Islamic) Party,...

Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors

Sony Dwi Kuncoro, a future star to replace seniors SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) made the right decision by admitting Sony Dwi Kuncoro in its training program, as the 17-year-old boy has shown great talent since the 1999 Indonesia Open in Bali.

Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: SMBCSMBC Volunteer FundFOR THE CHILDREN: Yoshiro Morimoto (third left), President of PT Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia, hands over a Rp 110 million donation to a representative of Yayasan Hairun Nissa, an orphanage foundation.

Abu Sayyaf chief may surrender in 72 hours

Abu Sayyaf chief may surrender in 72 hours MANILA (DPA): A Philippine governor mediating for the surrender of a notorious Abu Sayyaf Group leader said on Saturday that Galib Andang may give himself up in 72 hours.

Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbiz

Caroline Zachrie soars like an eagle in RI showbizBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Caroline Zachrie, one of Indonesia's leading models who is also a rising star in television series, idolizes Linda Evangelista because of the latter's chameleon-like ability to change her expressions on the catwalk.

Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes Bandung

Protests by public vehicle drivers paralyzes BandungBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): Still recovering from days of fierce labor demonstrations, Bandung was again jolted by protests as thousands of public minivan drivers went on strike on Saturday effectively paralyzing West Java's largest city.

Tips on wireless mobile devices

Tips on wireless mobile devicesBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): The latest PDAs (personal digital assistants) are now able to define words in Chinese or English. They can also browse the Net, feature a calculator, memo and sketch pad, an address book, calendar and diary.

Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'?

Mad politicians or merely 'foot-in-mouth'? JAKARTA (JP): It would appear that Britain is not the only country unfortunate enough to have been hit recently by devastating outbreaks of contagious disease.

Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI

Van Dijk's new book answers questions on RI A COUNTRY IN DESPAIR: INDONESIA BETWEEN 1997-2000 Author: Kees van Dijk Published by KITLV Press, Leiden, The Netherlands Price: Rp 290,000 JAKARTA (JP): Human memory is short and note-taking is not the Indonesian people's forte.

Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken rice

Recipe: How to cook Chinese steamed chicken riceBy Mary Winata JAKARTA (JP): Steamed chicken rice is one of the most popular Chinese delicacies. The list of ingredients may be long, but they are all commonly used in the kitchen and the recipe is not as difficult as you might imagine.

Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'

Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'By Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Body movement is a basic expression of human mind and feeling, vested with its own power and values. In the days of yore, men of letters in the Mataram Sultanate criticized or praised the ruling sultan through...

GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast track

GPRS -- A new technology to put you on the fast trackBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): What will happen in 2004? Some politicians aren't prepared to wait that long to see a new president rule the country. Some of us cannot wait that long to see many changes in Indonesia.

Hendrawan willing to trade badminton title

Hendrawan willing to trade badminton titleBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): When he became the new world champion, shuttler Hendrawan defeated not only Danish Peter Gade Christensen but, in a sense, those who ever doubted him because he is getting on in age (he's 29) and he recently married...

Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers

Medication and community support vital for epilepsy sufferers JAKARTA (JP): Rejection is among the forms of bitter treatment that people with epilepsy often suffer at the hands of ill- informed family and community members who think the disorder is contagious.

Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry state

Yogyakarta taxi business in a sorry stateBy Soeryo Winoto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta is not as comfortable as it used to be; a local paper said in its editorial recently.The statement is very relevant, at least to those who want to travel by taxi in the historic city.

23rd Bali festival opens

23rd Bali festival opens DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In a ceremony marked by a colorful parade of Balinese traditional arts, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened the 23rd Bali Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon.

Guess What? Queen Beatrix

Guess What? Queen Beatrix A Dutch animal protection group has fired Queen Beatrix as its patron because she refuses to ban hunting deer and wild boar on the royal estates.The association voted to dismiss the reigning monarch at its annual general meeting on Saturday, ending a relationship with the...

Bush

Bush Bush, Putin meet for 1st time, discuss ties. Page 2Hendrawan Hendrawan willing to trade badminton title. Page 3W. Sumatra Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West Sumatra. Page 4Earth NASA mulls ways to move earth. Page 5'Bedaya' Nothing sacred anymore about 'Bedaya' and 'Srimpi'.

Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West Sumatra

Exploring an attractive, legendary beach in West SumatraBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): Every country has its myths, legends and folklore that embellish cultures and in many instances draw people together towards a mutual experience and understanding of life's lessons.

When the urge to switch career is unbearable...

When the urge to switch career is unbearable... Changing career is common but there are many advantages and drawbacks to consider. The Jakarta Post's Maria Endah Hulupi, Pandaya and contributor I. Christianto discuss the issue and offer tips on planning a career change.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Film 6:00 Children's Songs 7:00...

JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of...

When theatrical costumes part with the human body

When theatrical costumes part with the human bodyBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Stage or theatrical costumes are "alive" and "have souls" when they are worn in a particular dramatic piece--referring to a particular figure, space and time.

Sobero unseen among hostages

Sobero unseen among hostages ISABELA, Philippines (AFP): Concern grew Saturday about the fate of U.S. hostage Guillermo Sobero, as the Philippine military said there was no sign of the American in numerous sightings of captives held by guerrillas on Basilan island.

Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike

Public transport drivers protest fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people were left stranded as public minivan transportation drivers in Jakarta and many other cities across the country went on strike on Saturday to protest against a 30 percent hike in fuel prices.

Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open

Hendrawan to compete at the Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan and former world champion Hariyanto Arbi have been added to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) list to compete at the five-star Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur next month.

Oil steady with eye on Iraq, U.S. refineries

Oil steady with eye on Iraq, U.S. refineries SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil market were steady on Friday, consolidating recent gains on concerns over Iraq's oil exports halt and a U.S. warning of potential California refinery outages due to power woes.At 0705 GMT (2.05 p.m. Jakarta time), benchmark U.S.

Weekend lineup

Weekend lineup JAKARTA (JP): The following sports competitions will be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are Jakarta Time):Sunday Soccer: Bank Mandiri League: Persita vs Persikota, RCTI, 4 p.m.; Italian Serie A: AS Roma vs Parma, RCTI, 8 p.m.

Thousands of police protect gas stations

Thousands of police protect gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of security personnel will be deployed in and around the capital's 51 gas stations in the days ahead of the scheduled 30 percent increase in fuel prices on Saturday.Jakarta Police chief of operational control Sr. Comr.

Perplexing ticketing

Perplexing ticketingFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn May 27, 2001, at about 11:30 a.m., I was driving away from the direction of Ciputra Mall when a police officer, Mr. Jarot SL, pulled my car over and gave me a traffic ticket.

Cargo plane crash kills one

Cargo plane crash kills one JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A C-160 Transall airplane belonging to PT Manunggal Air Service, skidded off the runway as it made an emergency landing at Sentani airport here on Friday afternoon, killing one passenger.

UN expected to extend E. Timor mandate

UN expected to extend E. Timor mandate CANBERRA (AP): The United Nations was expected to again extend the mandate of its administration in East Timor to well after independence officials said on Friday, after major aid donors endorsed the proposal.

24 soccer players join SEA Games training

24 soccer players join SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) called 24 23-year-old players, two of them from the first and second division, to join its training program on Monday for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 140,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 6,500 AGIS 135 0 145,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075...

African shot dead over drugs

African shot dead over drugs JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives shot dead on Friday an African national, who was in possession of 100 grams of heroin, for trying to escape police arrest at an apartment in Cempaka Masa Apartments, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

VP Megawati inaugurates Jakarta Fair

VP Megawati inaugurates Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): Despite current political tension and very few foreign participants, the 34th Jakarta Fair at Kemayoran, Central Jakarta was inaugurated on Friday by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Acer cuts 700 jobs in KL

Acer cuts 700 jobs in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) Taiwan's leading computer maker Acer has cut 700 of it 2,300 workforce and paid out one million ringgit (US$263 million) in benefits amid tough business conditions, a report said Friday.C.Y. Ho, managing director of the Acer Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

Accurate dubbing a long way off for TV viewers

Accurate dubbing a long way off for TV viewersBy Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): "Thank you to his visit ...," says one character in an American film dubbed into Indonesian, to the surprise of television viewers because they are at a loss to find the situation prompting the character to express his gratitude.

Ex-minister Daim not being probed: Deputy premier

Ex-minister Daim not being probed: Deputy premier KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's deputy leader on Friday dismissed speculation that former finance minister Daim Zainuddin is being investigated by police.

Search for missing Belgians continues

Search for missing Belgians continues JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): One week after they were reported missing, there still remains no clue as to the whereabouts or fate of two missing Belgian filmmakers in the Irian Jaya hinterland.Irian Jaya Police spokesman Comr. Zulkifli A.R.

Pulp plant in Toba Samosir

Pulp plant in Toba SamosirFrom Koran TempoWe can understand Toba Samosir's regent's enthusiasm when the plan for PT Toba Pulp Lestari (PT TPL) to establish a pulp plant was announced in the mass media. This venture might be a source of concern for the Toba Samosir people and those living outside...

RP sends in troops to catch guerrillas holding hostages

RP sends in troops to catch guerrillas holding hostages ISABELA, Philippines (Agencies): The Philippine military unleashed crack troops to hunt down guerrillas holding three Americans and several Filipinos hostage, as officials denied on Friday reports the rebels had begun freeing hostages for cash.

Ramayana plans to open 10 new outlets this year

Ramayana plans to open 10 new outlets this year JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed department store chain, PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, plans to open 10 new outlets in the country this year as part of its expansion program.

PBI shuttlers assured of 3 titles at Milo Open

PBI shuttlers assured of 3 titles at Milo OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Shuttlers from the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) assured themselves of three titles after setting up all-PBI finals in the boy's singles, girl's singles and girl's doubles at the 2001 Milo Junior...

Sasak group suspects arson

Sasak group suspects arson MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: An office belonging to an organization empowering the local Sasak community was set on fire in the early hours on Friday, Antara reported.Winengan, the chairman of the United Young Sasak Council, suspected arson as the cause of the fire,...

Makassar's signboards

Makassar's signboards I refer to the letter from Mr. Robert J. Cochrane (The Jakarta Post, June 13, 2001, Environmental desecration) concerning PT Telkom's signboard which has marred the beauty of South Sulawesi. I completely agree with him.

Woman barred from leaving jail

Woman barred from leaving jail JAKARTA (JP): A migrant worker, jailed for abandoning her newborn in a Garuda Indonesia aircraft toilet won a reduction of her sentence, but is still being held in prison, two weeks after her prison sentence ended.

Govt told to check 'jamu' producers

Govt told to check 'jamu' producers SEMARANG: A jamu (herbal medicine) entrepreneur has called on the government to publish the results of its investigation of allegations that some producers of herbal and traditional medicines were using fake ingredients, Antara reported.