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Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Six countries gear up for Asian Cup
Six countries gear up for Asian Cup JAKARTA (JP): Six countries are gearing up for the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at the Bung Karno Baseball Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.They are Hongkong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan and host Indonesia.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
'Unfair' ruling in taekwondo c'ships
'Unfair' ruling in taekwondo c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Central Java taekwondo supporters broke into the arena following a judgment on the third day of the second LG Cup Taekwondo National Championships at Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
How to keep yourself safe from bombs
How to keep yourself safe from bombs JAKARTA (JP): Here are some tips from Bill Glenwright of security consultancy firm, Hill and Associates, and the Indonesia Peace Forum's information center on how to avoid getting caught in a bomb-related sticky situation or getting out of it when you suddenly...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Local theater offers ample action, thriller and comedy
Local theater offers ample action, thriller and comedy JAKARTA (JP): It's Sunday. You'll probably have more time for yourself. Why don't you spend your holiday seeing your favorite movies at local theaters? Before you decide where to go, The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Tutut to come to Attorney General's Office on Monday
Tutut to come to Attorney General's Office on Monday JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardiyanti "Tutut" Rukmana, a suspect in a corruption case concerning a US$306 million project, will come to the Attorney General's Office on Monday, her lawyer said on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Sartono: History provides a sense of collective identity
Sartono: History provides a sense of collective identityBy Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): As the threat of national disintegration looms, this nation must reinforce its national identity. This identity must be spelled out in the context of the nation's collective life through the different stages of...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
President to visit Australia
President to visit Australia It seems unnatural if relations between neighboring countries, like Indonesia and Australia, both with a different, if not contrasting background of civilizations, remain even.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Refugees' fee stolen
Refugees' fee stolen TUAL, Maluku (JP): Humanitarian activists slammed on Saturday the Social Welfare Agency in Southeast Maluku for allegedly swindling approximately Rp 698 million (US$73,500) in meal allowances which were supposed to have been distributed to refugees in the strife-torn regency.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Canadian charity lends helping hand in Solor
Canadian charity lends helping hand in SolorBy Maria Kegel VANCOUVER (JP): Miracles do happen and one place they have is on the remote island of Solor in East Flores.When a devastating drought destroyed 98 percent of farmers' crops and threatened the lives of 13 feuding communities two years ago,...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Forget the bomb scares, just hope the hydrants work
Forget the bomb scares, just hope the hydrants work The recent spate of bombings in Jakarta and other major cities has not only cast doubt on the police's ability to deal with terrorist attacks but also made the public wonder where the next target will be.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Iranian Arts, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 22. Contact 331378 for more information. * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Unified Messaging Service: Another form of virtual office?
Unified Messaging Service: Another form of virtual office? JAKARTA (JP): How do we communicate? Let us count the ways. We communicate face-to-face, through letters, or by using telecommunications technologies such as the telegraph, telex, telephone, fax, pager, cell phone, e-mail or short message...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
'The Nutcracker', a real treat for ballet lovers
'The Nutcracker', a real treat for ballet loversBy Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): Classical ballet performances have been rare events in the last few years. So The Nutcracker, performed here last weekend at Taman Ismail Marzuki, was a real treat for ballet fans.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Marlev to play for Japanese club
Marlev to play for Japanese club JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's world number eight Marlev Mainaky will play for a Japanese club soon but will still represent his native country in international competitions.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
'I want to be like Mother Theresa'
'I want to be like Mother Theresa' Dorce Gamalama has looked at life from both sides now -- and likes it better as a woman. The country's most famous transsexual is also known for a full-range singing voice and a ribald humor.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Exploring Yogyakarta's alternative galleries
Exploring Yogyakarta's alternative galleriesBy Bodewyn Brands YOGYAKARTA (JP): Although Yogyakarta is the home of the National Art Academy, and with about 80 universities a center of art and education in Indonesia, there are not many galleries where one can see what artists produce today.
Sun, 18 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 6:00 Student's Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Film...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Islam and democratization in Indonesia
Islam and democratization in Indonesia Civil Islam, Muslims and Democratization in Indonesia; Robert W. Hefner; Published by Princeton University Press, 2000; Paperback, 286 pp. JAKARTA (JP): The fall of president Soeharto in 1998, as many believe, marks the beginning of democracy in Indonesia.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Indonesia told not to sever relations with IMF
Indonesia told not to sever relations with IMF JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's foreign economic advisers urged the government on Saturday not to sever ties with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite complaints that the institution was pressing too hard for reform.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Highlights of law on safety in public places
Highlights of law on safety in public places JAKARTA (JP): Safety measures for public places in the capital are dealt with in City Bylaw No. 3 of 1992 on Fire Prevention.The bylaw also contains technical guidelines regarding the installation of fire equipment and emergency facilities.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Learning longevity from Pak Citro
Learning longevity from Pak CitroText by Budi Sardjono, photos by Slamet Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Normally, people want to live long lives, especially if they believe life is beautiful.They do everything to stay fit and retain youthful. Many regularly take jamu (herbal medicines) or food supplements.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
What's a sweet boy doing in this place?
What's a sweet boy doing in this place?By Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): So there was Sarah, killing her after-office hours one Friday night. She was standing across a pool table in a Blok M sports bar, feeling bored to death after watching her male buddies amuse themselves around the sacred green...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Arroyo seeks greater support
Arroyo seeks greater support BAGUIO, Philippines (AFP): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo on Saturday handed out more benefits to the military while appealing for greater support amid uncertainty over her prospective choices for defense secretary and military chief of staff.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Expectations high for new accord on Aceh
Expectations high for new accord on Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Director general of political affairs at the Foreign Ministry Nur Hassan Wirajuda expressed high expectation over the success of the new accord to reduce violence signed by representatives of the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Music festival for peace
Music festival for peace JAKARTA (JP): A series of events, including a concert, will kick off in the Senayan east parking lot, Central Jakarta, Sunday, featuring, among others, musician Sawung Djabo, poet WS Rendra, and bands such as BIP and /rif.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Flowers in the heart of painter Pande Ketut Taman
Flowers in the heart of painter Pande Ketut TamanBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): What have we achieved in this period of reformasi? While little progress has been achieved, much has deteriorated. We are so easily pitted against each other; divided, disunited and disintegrated.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Bare necessities and big spending in East Timor
Bare necessities and big spending in East TimorBy Text and photos by Ati Nurbaiti DILI (JP): The big, tipsy man on the plane said he was to start a seven week vacation in Bali. Before the spirits garbled his tongue he managed to say he was from New Zealand and was supervising a building renovation...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Honey, IT just shrunk the globe
Honey, IT just shrunk the globe JAKARTA (JP): In just a matter of decades, the technology has virtually shrunk the globe. Everything seems to be within reach nowadays.Put a tiny house-for-sale advertisement on the web, and soon enough offers will come flooding in.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Chang's visual journey: Asia in watercolors
Chang's visual journey: Asia in watercolorsBy Reita I. Malaon JAKARTA (JP): Born in the small town of Terengganu in Malaysia, the artist Chang Fee Ming is now known as one of Asia's finest watercolorists. In the beginning, he painted the life of the Malay villagers among whom he lived.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Bonzan safeguards Cirebon pottery
Bonzan safeguards Cirebon potteryBy Emmy Fitri Hastuti JAKARTA (JP): Fame and prosperity have never entered the mind of noted ceramic artist Bonzan Eddy Rochasli Adisetyo.For Bonzan, leading a modest life helping traditional ceramic producers and potential young artists achieve their dream is much...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Drivers left traumatized by Jakarta Stock Exchange bombing
Drivers left traumatized by Jakarta Stock Exchange bombingBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Last September's bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building has inflicted deep trauma on many people who use the building, especially drivers.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Emmy Pratiwi's extraordinary success story
Emmy Pratiwi's extraordinary success story YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is always exciting to see beautiful Indonesian-made items in shops overseas, displayed elegantly alongside famous-name products. It is even more exciting tracing some of these items back to their source.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Kenzo flirts with red poppy flowers
Kenzo flirts with red poppy flowers JAKARTA (JP): Kenzo, a giant name in the fashion world, has just launched its new fragrance: Flower by Kenzo.With a price tag of between Rp 245,000, for a 30-milliliter bottle, and Rp 460,000, for a 100ml bottle, this soft and feminine fragrance is Kenzo's latest...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
'Pusaka Anak Nusantara' offers alternative show for children
'Pusaka Anak Nusantara' offers alternative show for childrenBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Move over Crayon Sinchan, you've got a rival! For parents who are worried with the less than educative show, or those who are unaware that the Japanese animation is actually for adults, there is now an...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Indonesian television stations in selling spree
Indonesian television stations in selling spreeBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): A move by front runner in terrestrial television, PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM), to be the first Indonesian station to go public in March is considered a giant leap in the industry, but poses a serious challenge...
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Anti-elite protest mars VP visit
Anti-elite protest mars VP visit YOGYAKARTA (JP): Twelve students were arrested by Yogyakarta Police on Saturday following a protest against the political elite to mark the visit of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Gedung Agung on Jl. Ahmad Yani here in the afternoon.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Beggars; What is the proper response?
Beggars; What is the proper response? JAKARTA (JP): There are some sights that one can never properly get used to. In my case, it is the sight of leper- beggars, limbs twisted, digits stunted, eyes rolling heavenward pleadingly as they hunch or lie on the ground at intersections in Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
A traveler's tale: East Timorese learn to be free
A traveler's tale: East Timorese learn to be free JAKARTA (JP): A free country means no more hiding, no more running and no need to keep your identity a secret from family and friends for fear an informant, or mauhu, may report you to the authorities.
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
PSSI finds it hard to set up a women's soccer team
PSSI finds it hard to set up a women's soccer team JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI)'s women's soccer team manager, Poppy Salim, expressed difficulty in finding new talents for the national team."It's difficult to find a woman who wants to play soccer.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Set limit on borrowing by regions: IMF
Set limit on borrowing by regions: IMF JAKARTA (Agencies): The IMF on Friday reported some progress in negotiations with Indonesia on key issues holding up fresh loans since late last year, but repeated calls for curbs on direct borrowing by newly empowered regions.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Three suspects named in attack
Three suspects named in attack JAKARTA (JP): Police officially declared on Friday three suspects among the seven people arrested in connection with Wednesday's attack on the City Council building.City Police Detectives chief Sr. Comr. Hary Montolalu said the suspects, identified as S.O.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Heavier sanctions sought for illegal fishing
Heavier sanctions sought for illegal fishing JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is working on a revision of the fisheries law that will emphasize stronger sanctions on illegal maritime activities, minister Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said on Friday.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Palm oil market ends mixed
Palm oil market ends mixed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures were mixed by the close on Friday with technical covering helped prices rebound from recent losses.The new benchmark third-month May futures contract eased one ringgit to 709 ringgit ($186.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Estrada offers to go quietly, with conditions
Estrada offers to go quietly, with conditions MANILA (Agencies): Ousted Philippine leader Joseph Estrada has offered to go quietly if the Supreme Court rules he is still president, his lawyer said on Friday.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
W. Java dominates taekwondo c'ships by winning three golds
W. Java dominates taekwondo c'ships by winning three golds JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion West Java dominated the second day of the second LG Cup Taekwondo National Championships by grabbing three golds on Friday at the Bung Karno tennis indoor stadium, leaving the fourth to Central Sulawesi.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Reasonable solution for regional conflicts
Reasonable solution for regional conflictsBy Kwon Yule-jung SEOUL: The Philippines is still embroiled in internal disputes over the legitimacy of the succeeding president, Arroyo, after her predecessor, Estrada, was stripped of power due to corruption scandals.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Imelda Marcos opens shoe shrine
Imelda Marcos opens shoe shrine MANILA (Reuters): Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, the world's most notorious shoe collector, opened a museum in the Philippines on Friday dedicated to footwear and boosting tourism.
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Various events set for city birthday
Various events set for city birthday JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday Jakarta's 474th anniversary celebration should boost tourism in the capital.Sutiyoso said he had suggested to Deputy Governor for Government Affairs Abdul Kahfi, who chairs the event's organizing committee, to...
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Renovation of HI traffic circle to finish this year
Renovation of HI traffic circle to finish this year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso plans to complete renovations to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on the busy Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta this year amid serious concerns expressed by various parties, including the sculptor who built the...
Sat, 17 Feb 2001
Sulawesi Energy, PLN reach deal on power plant
Sulawesi Energy, PLN reach deal on power plant JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN and independent power producer (IPP) Sulawesi Energy Pty Ltd have reached a long- term agreement to reduce power tariffs at the Sengkang power plant in Sulawesi, the IPP's shareholder Energy Equity...