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Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Earthquake shakes Manado
Earthquake shakes Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: A strong earthquake rocked Manado on Saturday, but no casualties or major structural damage were reported.The quake occurred at around 3:30 p.n. and lasted several minutes.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Amending the central bank law
Amending the central bank lawBy Tony Hartono WELLINGTON, New Zealand (JP): The Bank Indonesia Act was finally passed two years ago in 1999. Some observers argue that the law has technical weaknesses, while others believe that the Act must be amended in order to become more operational.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns
Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns JAKARTA (JP): The local equity market continued its upward movement last week amid waves of negative sentiment about strained relations between Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and an outbreak of ethnic clashes in Central...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
VP warns against regional egoism
VP warns against regional egoism JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri warned local administrations on Saturday on the dangers of creeping regional egoism, which could jeopardize ties with the central government and undermine national unity.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios
Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios The following is an excerpt from a February report by the Brussels-based International Crisis Group, presented last week in Jakarta. JAKARTA: The future of President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, hangs on the positions taken by the five major blocs...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia
WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A stern warning on Friday from the World Bank highlights a tougher stance by Indonesia's major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, on the government due to its foot-dragging in the implementation of key economic reform...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Guess What? Zoraya Perucha
Guess What? Zoraya Perucha Former national athlete and film star Zoraya Perucha has to slow down these days. The dynamic woman can no longer walk fast. No, she even has to use a crutch as she strained her muscles during exercise about three weeks ago.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing
WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing JAKARTA (JP): The World Boxing Council (WBC) has offered to assist Indonesia with the composition of standards for professional boxing management and in the development of professional boxers, the council's president, Jose Sulaiman, told a media briefing at...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l
RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia managed to bring home six golds, two silvers and two bronzes in the AMA International Open Championships in Nottingham, England, on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.National karateka Umar Syarif attained gold in the men's +80kgs kumite.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
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 Talk Show 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 Program 6:00 Student's Program...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
JICA provides four swimming coaches
JICA provides four swimming coaches SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation's Central Java chapter will be assisted by four Japanese coaches thanks to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Jakarta lacks sense of art: Sculptor
Jakarta lacks sense of art: SculptorBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Sculptors of public art in the capital city of Jakarta should always be ready to be disappointed as their works might be abused either by the city administration or people in general.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: MalukuJP/Edith HartantoHELPING HANDS: A group of foreign envoys accompanied by the Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar (third left) pose with residents of Tuwada, a mixed Christian and Muslim village in the remote Halmahera islands of North Maluku.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI
Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI TNI Bukan Tentara RakyatBy Coen Husain PontohPublished by Solidaritas Nusa Bangsa, 2000Page, 198Price : Rp 17,000 JAKARTA (JP): You are jailed for opposing the military's involvement in politics.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Agenda
Agenda Light Ornaments art exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. S-3, Kuningan-Jakarta 12950, from Feb. 28 through March 24, 2001. The exhibition will display distinguished lamp designs known as Gispen lamps produced from around l920 as well as traditional and contemporary designs...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
East Timor
East TimorCorrection: Several words are missing in the second paragraph from the bottom of the letter titled Macau model for East Timor in the Feb. 24 edition. The sentence should read: " ... in a globalized world, competing on the strength of economic factors would be 'fair game' and acceptable...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Nike whisks athletes into the digital age
Nike whisks athletes into the digital age JAKARTA (JP): Nike Inc. is taking athletes into the digital age with a new high-tech sports gear division called nike[techlab - where athlete-inspired innovations and technology collide.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Opposition, sultan at odd
Opposition, sultan at odd KOTA BARU, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysia's opposition Kelantan state government said on Saturday it plans a special sitting of its legislature to strip powers from its royal ruler.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building
MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building If you are considering setting up an office, you might want to look for an office space that is equipped to cater to all your needs in this era of information.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Guess What? AM Fatwa
Guess What? AM Fatwa Political reporters who were busy covering the latest news in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly (DPR/MPR) building on Thursday sensed something unusual when the National Mandate Party (PAN) deputy chairman, AM Fatwa, called a news conference.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
An experiment in special interest tourism
An experiment in special interest tourismBy Dewi Anggraeni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Tourism has evolved. The last decades of the 20th century have seen several changes to international tourism. To begin with, the flow is no longer only west-west, west-east or west-anywhere exotic.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
'I am forgiving and not resentful'
'I am forgiving and not resentful' Popularly known as Iis Dahlia, Iis Laeliyah, 29, is an icon of the country's dangdut music industry who further boosts her popularity by belting out Indian duets with singer Ashraff.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations
Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations Kontak Harmoni HemavitonScreened on RCTITime: 10 p.m. JAKARTA (JP): A woman called talk-show hosts at a TV station complaining of a sex problem -- she could never have an orgasm.The hosts, famous sexologist Dr. Naek L.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Refugees scramble to leave Sampit
Refugees scramble to leave Sampit JAKARTA (JP): It was a mad scramble as thousands of refugees trying to escape the riot which has swept Sampit, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday rushed to board a navy ship taking them away from ethnic violence which has claimed over 210 lives.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worse
Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worseBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The 71-year old scholar Bianpoen felt bitter and desperate when he saw his beloved city of Jakarta inundated by water last week."I have never experienced such a bad situation. Jakarta is presently in a dilapidated condition.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPs
Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPsBy Budiman Moerdijat CAIRO (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Saturday that Indonesia's newfound freedom had been "politicized" by a number of legislators to undermine the authority of his leadership and the country's unity.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final
Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Pakistan are set for a final showdown in the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium on Sunday.Winner of the second division's final is promoted to first division and competes at the Asian Baseball...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): for this weekend, local theaters offers some good and mediocre movies for film lovers. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.Anwar Duets (Drama/Comedy, 112 minutes). Starring Maria Bello, Andre Braugher, Paul Giamatti, Huey Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite all
Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite allBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Alfred Simanjuntak composed famous and monumental songs, but whenever his works are mentioned, people often attribute them as the works of another composer, the late Cornel Simanjuntak.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Healthy way of living helps control dandruff
Healthy way of living helps control dandruffBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): An active young woman scratches her itchy scalp and secretly looks at her shoulders and seems unhappy when she notices reddish damp dirt on her nails and white scurf scattered on her shoulders.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original character
Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original characterBy Yusuf Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Japanese, American and European cartoons have their own characteristics. It is, therefore, only natural that observers, animators and cartoonists are eager to see Indonesian cartoons with Indonesian character.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Cibubur camping ground to become history
Cibubur camping ground to become historyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): The majestic trees shade a vast green area under which stand some small chalets and huts, where scouts and other youth groups often hold gatherings and conduct various educational activities.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
It's time to try Chinese recipes
It's time to try Chinese recipes JAKARTA (JP): For those who don't have time to prepare elaborate meals for the weekend, try these easy and practical Chinese recipes.You will only need 15 minutes of your precious time to prepare these two delicious meals.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, a building of art
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, a building of art Looking at the architecture of Wisma Dharmala Sakti, or upon entering the lobby of building, located on Jl. Sudirman, people get a distinctive impression: it is a building of art.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Soeharto rushed to hospital for appendectomy
Soeharto rushed to hospital for appendectomy JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was rushed to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Saturday for an appendectomy.His lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon told reporters later in the day the former ruler had recovered after the one-hour...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Last open spaces up for sale
Last open spaces up for sale The planned sale of property at Cibubur camping ground in East Jakarta has sparked controversy. It is only one of a number of cases which illustrate how the Jakarta administration sacrifices the city's green and open spaces for commercial purposes.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Councillors uncaring of people's welfare
Councillors uncaring of people's welfareFrom Warta KotaThumbs up to the City Council's regional legislative assembly. After creating controversy with "Ancolgate", allegedly a money scandal involving some members of Ancol Dreamland's management, it has now sparked another, no-less sensational...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
ERA commerce establishes new era in property brokerage
ERA commerce establishes new era in property brokerage Choosing a good office location is important in running a business. Therefore, it will be very helpful to have a commercial real estate agent who understands your needs, and can help you navigate through the administrative and legal maze to...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Expert blasts City Hall's poor attention to greenery
Expert blasts City Hall's poor attention to greeneryBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): Batavia (old Jakarta) is rather a park city than a garden city, wrote H.P. Berlage, the great Dutch architect who designed the South Amsterdam expansion after his visit in 1923.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
A real or phony recovery
A real or phony recoveryBy Riyadi Suparno In this time of continuing political and economic uncertainty, the office market, according to property consultants, appears to be rising from the dive it took in 1998 and 1999.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
The long and winding road
The long and winding roadBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The office market in the capital's Central Business District (CBD), which was badly hit by the economic crisis, is on a long and winding road to recovery.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Can you be a good person in Jakarta?
Can you be a good person in Jakarta? JAKARTA (JP): We were traveling on the congested Jl. Gatot Subroto moving toward Semanggi. Cars, trucks and buses were streaming out from the Cawang-Grogol toll road through the Komdak ramp.
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
BP to meet UNJ in soccer final
BP to meet UNJ in soccer final JAKARTA (JP): Buana Putri and State University of Jakarta (UNJ) women's soccer team breezed into the derby final of the 2001 women's soccer invitational on Sunday.Jakarta-based Buana Putri beat Putri Priangan of Bandung 4-0 at the semifinals on Friday while UNJ...
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Annulment of decree on transgenic products sought
Annulment of decree on transgenic products sought JAKARTA (JP): Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are preparing to file a suit at the State Administrative Court in a bid to annul a ministerial decree which has opened the door for the use of transgenic crops.
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Denmark to finance local fish breeding project
Denmark to finance local fish breeding project JAKARTA (JP): The Danish government has agreed to provide Indonesia with a US$2.7 million soft loan to finance a fish breeding project in Gondol, Bali.The agreement was signed in Jakarta on Friday by Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Michael Sternberg and...
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Students, officials discuss latest situation in Maluku
Students, officials discuss latest situation in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Students of state Pattimura University and the civil emergency authorities on Friday held a dialog to discuss the latest situation in the province.University rector Mus Huliselan, Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen.
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Ginandjar must appear for questioning: AG
Ginandjar must appear for questioning: AG JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman insisted on Friday that former top official Ginandjar Kartasasmita, a visiting scholar at Harvard University in the U.S., should come to his office to be questioned over several graft cases.
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Reform era a boon for costume maker
Reform era a boon for costume maker YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dul Wahab is proof that it is not only politicians who found a new lease on life when the reform movement was launched by students in 1997."For me, reform is a blessing," said the 68-year-old maker of costumes for the barongsai (lion dance) at...
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Former spokesman installed as Yogyakarta police chief
Former spokesman installed as Yogyakarta police chief YOGYAKARTA (JP): Amid strong public demands that the police solve the murder of a local journalist, outgoing National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf was installed as the new Yogyakarta Police chief on Friday.Saleh replaces Brig. Gen.