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Fri, 24 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
All are responsible for moral education
All are responsible for moral education By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Since the Reform movement broke out in 1998, the issue of educational reform has frequently come up as a topic of public discourse. Popular opinion has been that educational reform will never be genuinely accomplished without improving our moral education at schools. Proponents of this view insist that improving moral education must constitute the first agenda in the nation's program for educational reform.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors vs govt: Partnership is crucial
Street vendors vs govt: Partnership is crucial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors have become a unique phenomenon in this city. Not to mention ubiquitous. Just about everywhere you turn, you can see them displaying their wares: at intersections, along the streets, outside schools and office buildings, inside public transportation, and even on the yards of mosques.
Tue, 23 Feb 2010, 09:35 WIB
A targeted approach to tax holidays
One question that constantly confronts Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is whether or how to use fiscal incentives to encourage investment. While a broad array of options are at BKPM’s disposal, such as accelerated depreciation, matching grants and payments in kind, the most contentious have invariably been the provision of tax holidays.
Fri, 22 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ringing in the era of competition in telecommunications
Ringing in the era of competition in telecommunications By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of Telecommunications Law No. 36/1999 in September this year ended the era of monopoly of the country's telecommunications sector. The new rule directly affects state-owned international telecommunications provider PT Indosat and domestic operator PT Telkom, which will now have to compete to survive locally and globally.
Tue, 24 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Businessmen could take their own interests into the public
Businessmen could take their own interests into the public sphere, a common phenomenon during the Soeharto era. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..
Thu, 19 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Symposium outlines tolerance of SE Asian Islam
Symposium outlines tolerance of SE Asian Islam By Jean Couteau JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is a land of dazzling and largely positive surprises. Where else in the world can a foreigner -- a Frenchman representing no one but himself -- be called to give a lecture on the relations between Hinduism and Islam in Bali in front of a mostly Moslem audience? This is what happened to me at the National Symposium of the second Istiqlal festival held on Sept. 25 and 26.
Sun, 13 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia grapples with sexual mores
Indonesia grapples with sexual mores By Bruce Emond Everybody is doing it, or at least talking about it. There has been an avalanche of sexual information in the media, particularly in the last two years. The Jakarta Post looks at whether the greater openness is chipping away at traditional sexual mores. JAKARTA (JP): Gynecologist and sex consultant Dr. Boyke Dian Nugraha believes Indonesians are looking at sex in a new light. "Eastern values are still present, but I think it's changing.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wara's paintings portray people's lives as mysteries
Wara's paintings portray people's lives as mysteries By Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of the empty dark plain and silent and tenacious atmosphere -- a dark-red sky like blood and a rolling clod of cloud -- are three human figures. They look strange and mysterious, with eyes as big as table-tennis balls. The strangeness is accentuated by a flower behind one of the three figures, a bald headed figure in a sitting pose, who appears to part-buried in the mourning earth.
Thu, 06 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ancient Hindu manuscript teaches harmonious living
Ancient Hindu manuscript teaches harmonious living By I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Sutasoma shadow puppet performance at the Natya Mandala auditorium on Aug. 31 was no ordinary one. Not because it was staged by the high-profile Institute For Syriac Christian Studies (ISCS), the State College of Hindu Studies, Denpasar College of Arts and the spiritual Hindu learning center Gandhi Puri Ashram, nor because it featured an unpopular topic among Balinese wayang kulit lovers.
Sun, 09 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Film importing monopoly 'should be scapped'
Film importing monopoly 'should be scapped' By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): In the New Order era, Harmoko, who made quite an achievement by assuming the position of information minister three times, consistently denied the allegation that there were monopolistic practices in the purchase and distribution of imported films in Indonesia.
Wed, 23 Sep 1998, 00:00 WIB
World Bank must face the corruption music
World Bank must face the corruption music By Jeffrey A. Winters CHICAGO, Illinois (JP): At the end of July 1997, the World Bank's country director, Dennis de Tray, and the vice president for East Asia and the Pacific region, Jean-Michel Severino, issued an angry press release denying that a large portion of the bank's loan funds routinely leaked into the hands of corrupt officials in the Indonesian government.
Sun, 15 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Anatomy of Indonesia's anxiety about succession
Anatomy of Indonesia's anxiety about succession A Nation in Waiting: Indonesia in the 1990s; Adam Schwarz; Published by Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, Australia, 1994; 370 pages JAKARTA (JP): This is the latest effort of dissecting the anatomy of the anxiety in Indonesia today, especially among the elite and middle classes, pending one of the most crucial moments of the country's history: the succession of power from President Soeharto.
Fri, 17 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, January 17, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 17, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Teletilawah 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Obladi-Oblada 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment 9:00 Budi Pekerti 9:30 Hidup Halal 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Sun, 06 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Paying respect to an Indonesian presidency in Blitar
Paying respect to an Indonesian presidency in Blitar By Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): It was quite ironic to hear two elderly ladies talking of Indonesian presidents in the small East Java town of Blitar. At a bustling market area, with the clatter of a train passing nearby and car horns being sounded by motorists impatient to cross the train tracks, the ladies were first discussing the price of commodities in the market.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at work
Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at work Craig Charney and Tim Meisburger, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Four years ago, an unlikely TV star was born here. She wasn't a sexy young thing plugging cellphones. A grey-haired crone in traditional Javanese patchwork dress, she rasped, "This time, make up your own mind". Some 62 million people saw the United States-funded advertisement in which she urged women to vote for their own choices, not their husbands'.
Mon, 01 May 1995, 00:00 WIB
Multimedia may change the way children learn
Multimedia may change the way children learn By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Ask a computer salesman what multimedia is, and he'll most likely tell you that it means a PC with a CD ROM drive, a stereo sound card and a pair of speakers. He may add a joystick or an MPEG playback card to this configuration for good measure. It's really unfortunate. Multimedia is not just games and music. It's much, much more than that.
Thu, 03 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Adi Sasono blames unrest on disparity
Adi Sasono blames unrest on disparity By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): A topic that Adi Sasono, the secretary-general of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), always talks about passionately is the economic disparity between the ethnic Chinese and the have-nots, many of whom are Moslems, and how this can lead to hostility. But he hardly suspects that violence between the two groups would erupt in his hometown, Pekalongan.
Sun, 15 Sep 1996, 00:00 WIB
Uphill challenges facing megacity management
Uphill challenges facing megacity management Megacity Management in the Asian and Pacific Region Edited by Jeffry R. Stubbs and Giles Clarke Published by The Asian Development Bank Manila, 1996 Volume one (541 pages) Volume two (398 pages) JAKARTA (JP): The population of the Greater Jakarta Area (Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang and Bekasi), already the fifth largest metropolitan area in the world, will increase from almost 20 million at present to 23.22 million by 2000.
Fri, 11 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Johnny Mnemonic' best left buried in memory
'Johnny Mnemonic' best left buried in memory By Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): With the blockbuster summer in full swing in the States, it seems some alternative rockers off the Lollapalooza roster have found work elsewhere -- in Johnny Mnemonic, the latest film by New York artist Robert Longo.
Fri, 31 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
For better conflict management: Break taboo on the F-word
For better conflict management: Break taboo on the F-word After decades of maintaining "harmony" by the sweeping of sensitive issues under the carpet, at the cost of thousands of lives lost in armed conflict, Indonesians are slowly realizing that they must learn to deal with and live with their differences -- through means other than violence. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to conflict resolution expert Johan Galtung, founder of the Transcend International organization.
Fri, 31 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Breaking taboos for better conflict management
Breaking taboos for better conflict management After decades of maintaining "harmony" by the sweeping of sensitive issues under the carpet, at the cost of thousands of lives lost in armed conflict, Indonesians are slowly realizing that they must learn to deal with and live with their differences -- through means other than violence. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to conflict resolution expert Johan Galtung, founder of the Transcend International organization.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI in the amended Constitution: Never repeat same mistake
BI in the amended Constitution: Never repeat same mistake Umar Juoro, Economist, Jakarta, juoro@indo.net.id To meet the demands of reform, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have amended the 1945 Constitution. Subsequent to the first, second and third phase of amendments, a number of articles are going through amendments in the current fourth phase, which includes the role of Indonesia's Central Bank (BI). In the formulations proposed there are several alternatives.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Biennale highlight of November Festival '98
Biennale highlight of November Festival '98 By Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): Nov. 10 has long been an important date for the capital. While the rest of the country is indebted to the heroic incident in Surabaya 53 years ago when locals fought the Allied troops, the residents of Jakarta have another event to celebrate.
Sun, 04 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Hawn smooths rough edges of 'The First Wives Club'
Hawn smooths rough edges of 'The First Wives Club' By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Don't get mad. Get everything," declares Ivana Trump in The First Wives Club. Spoken like a true pro who knows only too well the point of this controversial "feminist" film. The film could have been about her and countless other women facing middle age, and the husbands who don't want to know about it.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
A bird's-eye view of the education system
A bird's-eye view of the education system Education and Politics in Indonesia: 1945-1965, Dr. Lee Kam Hing, 425 pages, University of Malaya Press Kuala Lumpur 1995. JAKARTA (JP): Here is a book on the history of the Indonesian education system, between 1945 and 1965. But it is more than that. In Chapter 1 it describes, in bird's-eye fashion, the development of the Indonesian system, from the 7th century to the period of Japanese occupation.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB
IISS brings West closer to East
IISS brings West closer to East By Jusuf Wanandi SINGAPORE (JP): The 39th annual conference of the International Institute for Strategic Studies held here from Sept. 11 to 14 was indeed a feast of intellectual discourse and exchange. It was an IISS annual meeting at its best for several reasons.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jankowski finds RI an object of desire
Jankowski finds RI an object of desire Christina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta Until June 2001, German poet Martin Jankowski divided his biography into two parts -- before and after the reunification of Germany. After June 2001, he still mentions those two parts of his life but with a totally different, geographical specification: before and after his first contact with Indonesia.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
'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 moves us. JAKARTA (JP): Go ask a group of teenagers at the mall about what they want to be when they grow up.
Wed, 22 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sharing feelings important for mental health
Sharing feelings important for mental health By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Which habit is better for your mental health: bottling up your feelings, especially anger, in order not to upset other people (as many Indonesians tend to do), or venting them? The question may seem basic, but the answer, unfortunately, is not so easy to find. People say, "Oh, don't keep them all inside, spit them out or you'll have an ulcer", which perhaps contains a grain of truth.
Mon, 14 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Megawati yet to keep word she gave to Buton refugees
Megawati yet to keep word she gave to Buton refugees By Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): Muslim refugees from riot-torn Maluku waved to journalists and shouted: "Please tell Ibu Mega we are still waiting for the blankets she promised us!" "Please remind her of her promises when she campaigned here," said one among the thousands now living in squalid conditions in makeshift refugee centers, referring to Megawati Soekarnoputri of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI...
Wed, 12 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jaundice may pose serious threat to newborns: Expert
Jaundice may pose serious threat to newborns: Expert By Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Some newborns develop a condition called "neonatal jaundice" or "hyperbilirubinemia", which happens to about 25 percent to 60 percent of all newborns. What is jaundice? Jaundice is a condition when a person has yellow eyes and yellow skin. The color results from "bilirubin" which is a yellow pigment produced from red blood cells breaking down.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras Each year King's Day, which Belgium celebrates on the 15th November, gives us the occasion to stand still for a moment to reflect and to focus on the relations between Belgium and Indonesia. This year Belgium having the presidency of the European Union from the 1st July until the 31st December, at a crucial time of the European unification, places this message in a much larger context. On the other hand, the recent shocking events of Sept.
Tue, 13 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras Each year King's Day, which Belgium celebrates on the 15th November, gives us the occasion to stand still for a moment to reflect and to focus on the relations between Belgium and Indonesia. This year Belgium having the presidency of the European Union from the 1st July until the 31st December, at a crucial time of the European unification, places this message in a much larger context. On the other hand, the recent shocking events of Sept.
Tue, 13 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras Each year King's Day, which Belgium celebrates on the 15th November, gives us the occasion to stand still for a moment to reflect and to focus on the relations between Belgium and Indonesia. This year Belgium having the presidency of the European Union from the 1st July until the 31st December, at a crucial time of the European unification, places this message in a much larger context. On the other hand, the recent shocking events of Sept.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message of Ambassador, Proposing a new partnership
Message of Ambassador, Proposing a new partnership Each year King's Day, which Belgium celebrates on the 15th November, gives us the occasion to stand still for a moment to reflect and to focus on the relations between Belgium and Indonesia. This year Belgium having the presidency of the European Union from the 1st July until the 31st December, at a crucial time of the European unification, places this message in a much larger context. On the other hand, the recent shocking events of Sept.
Sun, 11 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Change, and confusion, going on in the classroom
Change, and confusion, going on in the classroom Emiria Wijayanti The Jakarta Post Jakarta After 365 days, you'd think that something would change. After leaving Jakarta last year to pursue a university degree in America, I arrived back home this summer looking forward to spending time with my high school friends. Reminiscing about the past year took us to an interesting and unsurprising topic: high school.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 15:33 WIB
Gentrification and Development Priorities
Jakarta - When the idea of replacing metal zinc roofing with clay tiles emerged, it appeared to be too minor a technical matter to discuss at a national forum. Yet this assumption obscures the reality that the issue touches far deeper layers of policy.
Mon, 14 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
The importance of human rights
The importance of human rights By Aleksius Jemadu JAKARTA (JP): Concern for human rights abuses in developing countries has become a hotly debated topic in post Cold War international relations. Leaders of Western developed countries, in particular, seem to be quite critical of developing countries' human rights records.
Sun, 07 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian student wins Young Inventors Award
Indonesian student wins Young Inventors Award By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Many Indonesians believe that, if a certain fortune has been "assigned" to you, no matter what happens, it will eventually be yours. What happened to an Indonesian Ph.D student, Mulyoto Pangestu, in December 2000, seems to reinforce this notion.
Thu, 05 Jun 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Film: Der Papagei at Goethe Institut, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, East Jakarta; June 5, 7:30 p.m.; June 6, 4 & 6:30 p.m. Famous German television personality and entertainer Harold Juhnke stars as Papagei. He is merely a mouthpiece for the agenda of his superiors, the activists of a right-wing party. With the motto "politics is a show", this party features a candidate who places importance on appearance to attract people's votes.
Sun, 27 Feb 2000, 00:00 WIB
Baby Jim Aditya is 'Ibu' Condom
Baby Jim Aditya is 'Ibu' Condom By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): What makes 38-year-old Baby Jim Aditya really mad about most Indonesian women is their blind faith in myths like genital mutilation makes women better cooks. She was beside herself with rage when she was told that women must be circumcised to enable them to cook a tastier pot of rice.
Sat, 28 Jan 1995, 00:00 WIB
Rationale of UK criminal act
Rationale of UK criminal act By Adrianus Meliala JAKARTA (JP): One of the most controversial issues in the United Kingdom last year was the passing of the Criminal Justice Act. Despite its name, the act did not touch on the legal process and mechanism involving the four institutions in the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutors, the court and the correctional institutions.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trust
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trust Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned on Thursday. M.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians'
'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians' In conjunction with the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Bali from July 21 through July 24, in which France is one of the participants, French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Renaud Muselier shares his view in a written interview with The Jakarta Post's reporter Fabiola Desy Unidjaja. Below are excerpts from the interview.
Fri, 17 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
HRD vital in eastern Indonesia
HRD vital in eastern Indonesia By Riwanto Tirtosudarmo JAKARTA (JP): Eastern Indonesia, the provinces located east of the biogeographic Wallace line, is a vast area containing remarkably diverse heterogeneous ethnic groups which follow everything from stone-age to highly educated and urban lifestyles. It's obvious that development in the provinces, a hot topic during the past five years, will be hampered by this sociocultural plurality.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega told not to waste mandate
Mega told not to waste mandate Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned here on Thursday. M.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega told not to waste mandate
Mega told not to waste mandate Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned on Thursday. M.
Mon, 31 May 1999, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlums, intimidation 'feature in 1999 elections'
Hoodlums, intimidation 'feature in 1999 elections' By Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Herbert Feith was among a few foreign political observers who witnessed Indonesia's first multiparty elections in 1955, which many believed were the most democratic so far. The writer of Pemilu 1955 (Elections 1955) spoke to The Jakarta Post, Tajuk and D&R reporters recently at his Bulaksumur B-1 home in the compound of his campus, Gadjah Mada University.
Mon, 30 Dec 1996, 00:00 WIB
'Big Blue' supports e-business in a big way
'Big Blue' supports e-business in a big way By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): E-business, or e-commerce, looks set to be the next buzzword in the world of the Internet. The Internet's potential revenue generator has been a hot topic since the early days of Net fever. Since then, many have succeeded in reaping substantial rewards through the Net, though many more again have failed dismally. The question of security has been holding back customers and entrepreneurs alike from doing business on the Net.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Mon, 17 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Fri, 26 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Best practice risk management for RI banks
Best practice risk management for RI banks Anthony Brent Elam, Managing Director, Bank Central Asia, Jakarta Since the Asian Economic Crisis in 1997, the banking industry in Indonesia has undergone tremendous changes.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999, 00:00 WIB
The aftermath of an option
The aftermath of an option By Marianus Kleden KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The recent self-determination ballot in which East Timorese, both in East Timor and around the world, took part in has had a disastrous aftermath, with various implications. The question of whether international credibility must yield to national sovereignty has become a topic of partisan political discussion. The B.J. Habibie government, especially the president himself, is now being attacked from different sides.
Thu, 07 Oct 1999, 00:00 WIB
Australia and Indonesia: Mutual confusion
Australia and Indonesia: Mutual confusion By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Picture the following events: Australia's media reported on atrocities in East Timor. Its prime minister pushed for a referendum. Very little moved. The United States stirred and suggested that the referendum was a good idea. The suggestion struck a responsive chord and Indonesia's President agreed to hold the referendum.
Sun, 13 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Goenawan: A pessimist with a ray of hope
Goenawan: A pessimist with a ray of hope By Gedsiri Suhartono JAKARTA (JP): He prefers to consider himself a pessimist. His wealth of knowledge as a senior journalist who has presided over several magazines, including Tempo weekly, is perhaps a justifiable reason for his pessimism. Especially since he has witnessed the fast and unpredictable progress made by his beloved country toward an as yet unknown fate.
Fri, 23 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Economic partnerships between Japan, ASEAN essential
Economic partnerships between Japan, ASEAN essential Takashi Shiraishi, Historian, Kyoto University's Center for Southeast Asian Studies, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Asia News Network, Tokyo Economic partnerships between Japan and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations most likely will be the major topic of discussion when Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and Malaysian Prime Minister Mohamed Mahathir visit Japan next month.
Sun, 13 Apr 1997, 00:00 WIB
Modeling attracts local youth
Modeling attracts local youth Lured by heady notions of money, glamor and adoring public attention, growing numbers of young Indonesians are taking their first bold steps on the catwalk. They find an industry vastly changed from the days when models worked long hours for paltry pay. Modeling has gained respectability as a host of modeling agencies and schools have opened up in Jakarta and other major cities. The Jakarta Post's team of reporters, Prapti Widinugraheni, I. Christianto, Rita A.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Syariah' issue is typical of transition era: Ichlasul
'Syariah' issue is typical of transition era: Ichlasul A new group in Yogyakarta have proposed the upholding of Islamic law amid the controversy of including reference to the syariah in the constitution.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toward better economic growth and justice
Toward better economic growth and justice Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta Now let me turn to the agenda for 2003. The government's program for 2003 is based on the action plan we presented to the House of Representatives last year. In brief we expect to shift our focus from macroeconomic stability that was the focus in 2002 to macroeconomic issues in 2003. More specifically we have identified three program priorities.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000, 00:00 WIB
Steamy local films leave censors hot and bothered
Steamy local films leave censors hot and bothered By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Pornography in film, from the first grainy shots of nubile women in the all-together, dates back to the time when the medium became a business commodity. In Indonesia, eroticism and soft-core pornography have been part of film since its introduction in the country, and has spread to magazines, novels, books and calendars.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, January 31, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 31, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Teletilawah 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Talk Show: RT/RW 9:00 TV Drama: Budi Pekerti 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchari 3:03 Children's Program 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30 Business Profile 5:03 TV Drama: Amru Bin Asih 6:00 News: Berita...
Fri, 31 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, January 31, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 31, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Teletilawah 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Talk Show: RT/RW 9:00 TV Drama: Budi Pekerti 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchari 3:03 Children's Program 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30 Business Profile 5:03 TV Drama: Amru Bin Asih 6:00 News: Berita...
Mon, 27 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB
Democracy in Indonesia seen through the eyes of a scholar
Democracy in Indonesia seen through the eyes of a scholar The following article is an excerpt from Prof. Arief Budiman's inaugural professorial lecture delivered on Oct. 9, 1997 at the University of Melbourne to mark his chairmanship of the Indonesian Studies Program at the university. This is the first of two articles. MELBOURNE: If a scholar criticizes the government in power, does it mean that he or she has stopped being a scholar and has begun playing the role of a political dissident?
Mon, 19 Jun 1995, 00:00 WIB
Knowing the modem, your passport to Cyberspace
Knowing the modem, your passport to Cyberspace By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Over the last year or more, hardly a single day has passed on which I have not come across an article about the Internet. People write and talk about the Internet everywhere, in magazines, in newspapers, on TV and radio talk shows, in seminars, at computer exhibitions, you name it. Recently, the United States Information Service in Jakarta and the American Cultural Center held a live WorldNet interview on the Internet.
Mon, 19 Jan 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI needs deposit insurance system
RI needs deposit insurance system By Sumitro The government has pledged not to liquidate any more banks and when announcing the new economic measure last Thursday President Soeharto said that the government will set up a deposit insurance scheme if necessary. The following article deals with this topic deriving from the American experience. This is the first of two articles.
Sat, 19 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN must solve arms trafficking
ASEAN must solve arms trafficking By Rizal Sukma JAKARTA (JP): In Southeast Asia, the question of illicit arms trafficking has been a decades-long problem. During the 1960s and 1970s many Maoist insurgency movements in the region -- such as in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia -- relied on weapons smuggled from Communist China. As various forms of violent conflicts persist in many parts of the region, it is believed that arms smuggling activities have continued until today.
Sun, 30 Nov 1997, 00:00 WIB
Tale of Indonesian studies in Melbourne University
Tale of Indonesian studies in Melbourne University By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): When Indonesian academic Arief Budiman arrived earlier this year to take up the position of Chair of the Indonesian Language Program at the University of Melbourne, colleagues and friends saw the event as the coming of age of the university's Indonesian studies. It was also timely evidence that the university's proposed cultural diversity policy is not mere rhetoric.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia
Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia is being questioned. The development of contemporary fine arts in Indonesia seems to be controlled by the taste of only a few people, who have a number of "collectors as followers" and act as speculators of sorts. This has become an increasing trend since the collapse of many non-art businesses in Indonesia.
Fri, 10 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, January 10, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 10, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sarapan 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment 9:00 Budi Pekerti 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025, 00:00 WIB
Norad Director Explores Gulf State Partnerships Amid Massive Global Aid Cuts
The backdrop to Norad Director Bård Vegar Solhjell’s journey is enormous global aid cuts and what Development Minister Åsmund Aukrust (Labour Party) describes as a new aid landscape. But did Solhjell actually travel to the three Gulf states to seek new partners for Norwegian aid? “Yes,” Solhjell replies.
Sat, 05 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
Asian debaters show silence is not golden
Asian debaters show silence is not golden By Achmad Nurhoeri Two university teams represented Indonesia in the 4th Asian Inter Varsity Debating Championship in Singapore from May 19 to May 25. Achmad Nurhoeri, a member of the University of Indonesia's team, and his coach Ruli Manurung discuss both the contest and whether debating has a place in Indonesian society. SINGAPORE (JP): The motion at hand is that debating is an Asian value.
Sat, 23 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, June 22, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, June 22, 2001 Exhibitions * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and Conventional Ceramics, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until June 30. * Photomontage Machine/Anti-Machine, I See Gallery, The Polish Cultural Center, Jl. Diponegoro 65, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Murti, children's story teller Taking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997. Murti choose the Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih tale as the subject of her academic exploration. In the past, the folk tale was recounted orally.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005 Exhibitions * Painting Radius 1 KM: Jogja Bergera, Kedai Kebun Forum Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114), until March 27 * Book Ies IIIustres, at Lembaga Indonesia Perancis - LIP, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel. 0274-566520), until March 3 * Painting Bali Neng Rasa at Balai Rupa Tembi Satu Jl. Parangtritis Km 8,5 Tembi Bantul (Tel. 0274-368001), until March 13 * Painting Lahir dari Kotak at Balai Rupa Tembi Dua Jl.
Sun, 11 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Change, and confusion, going on in the classroom
Change, and confusion, going on in the classroom Emiria Wijayanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 365 days, you'd think that something would change. After leaving Jakarta last year to pursue a university degree in America, I arrived back home this summer looking forward to spending time with my high school friends. Reminiscing about the past year took us to an interesting and unsurprising topic: high school.
Mon, 01 Feb 1999, 00:00 WIB
Right education for building a democracy
Right education for building a democracy By A. Chaedar Alwasilah Democracy is like a raft. It never sinks, but, damn it, your feet are always in the water. -- D.W. Brogan, The Free State. BANDUNG (JP): The fall of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union was perceived as a symbol of supremacy of democracy over communism. The contemporary world witnessed these historic events with astonishment and now believes democracy is the most valid form of government.
Fri, 19 Dec 1997, 00:00 WIB
VP's role to increase in future
VP's role to increase in future By Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): The life expectancy for men in Indonesia is 54, while for its women it is 57. It is particularly due to this statistic that people easily believe the rumors concerning President Soeharto's deteriorating health, despite repeated official announcements stating the contrary. The president is now 76 years old. It is not important whether the rumors are true or not.
Sat, 06 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mind map smartens up brain functions
Mind map smartens up brain functions Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When people grow older, they usually start experiencing difficulties with their memory, concentration, slow thinking, time management and other problems related to their brain mechanism, which developed while still in childhood. Most of the time people overlook the marvelous workings of a child's brain, which operates at twice the speed of an adult's.
Fri, 23 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's long road to economic integration
ASEAN's long road to economic integration Kamrul Idris, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur "Consensual looseness" compared to the European Union, which will be enlarged by 10 new members on May 1, ASEAN looks like a regional community on life-support. Europe has open borders, no customs or trade barriers, a single currency and something close to an encompassing, continent-wide identity -- all of which had begun as pipe dreams amid the rubble of the World War II.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
CSR may be debatable, but not the recipients
CSR may be debatable, but not the recipients Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Help me, I want to get well," reads a brochure featuring seven-year-old Faizal, a leukemia patient at Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM). His sad and tired eyes staring out of the "Let's Cure the Children" brochure distributed by PT Prudential Life Insurance (Prudential) reflect prolonged suffering as well as bewilderment.
Sun, 07 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB
'Warung' as a place for reconciliation
'Warung' as a place for reconciliation By Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): As evening approaches a village in the south of Bali, the routine begins. The soft tones of cowbells fill the narrow lanes as the animals are led back to their pens. Farmers exchange friendly greetings as they pass each other on the way home from their rice fields. The laughter of children bathing in the river is broken by the sound of their mothers calling them to eat their supper.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
General Issue: Corporate Social Responsibility
General Issue: Corporate Social Responsibility Dec - 1 ;JP; ANPAd..r.. Business-CSR-program CSR may be debatable, but not the recipients Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta "Help me, I want to get well," reads a brochure featuring seven-year-old Faizal, a leukemia patient at Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM).
Fri, 09 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/
JP/7/ Jakob Oetama Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day. The proposed theme of the event was "renewing our mutual commitment for an independent Indonesia". Apart from Cak Nur's oration, the ceremony incorporated the speeches of prominent figures who represented the pluralism of Indonesia.
Mon, 14 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bali's dynamics in the shadow of tourism
Bali's dynamics in the shadow of tourism By I Gde Pitana DENPASAR, Bali (JP): At present, tourism has touched almost every corner of the world -- every country and every region -- directly, as well as indirectly. Bali has had a significant slice of the action. This environmentally friendly industry, which started in the 1920s, has become an inseparable part of this idyllic island.
Sun, 19 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Suryatin dreams of Bandung's Silicon Valley
Suryatin dreams of Bandung's Silicon Valley By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bandung's alternative names, the City of Flowers and Parijs van Java, might not be appropriate for much longer, according to Suryatin Setiawan, director of the Bandung-based research and information technology division (Risti) of the state-owned telecommunications provider PT Telkom. He thinks Bandung has the potential to become the world's new software center.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Promoting responsible corporate players
Promoting responsible corporate players Jakob Oetama, Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day. The proposed theme of the event was "renewing our mutual commitment for an independent Indonesia". Apart from Cak Nur's oration, the ceremony incorporated the speeches of prominent figures who represented the pluralism of Indonesia.
Sun, 19 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB
Maluku's Kei Islanders fight to protect their environment
Maluku's Kei Islanders fight to protect their environment By Dini Sari Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The meaning of development has at times eluded even the most earnest optimists. To J.P. Rahail, a tribal chief of the Kei Islands in Maluku, development has become synonymous with the threat of environmental and cultural desecration. "What is development?" asked Rahail during a stopover in Jakarta following an invitation to meet his Iban colleagues in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Thu, 09 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB
Dramatists discuss the future of their profession
Dramatists discuss the future of their profession By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Do Indonesian theaters still exist and are they effectively voicing the aspirations of society? This difficult question became the main topic of a national meeting on theater last month. Organized by the Association of Indonesian Theaters, the meeting, the 10th of its kind since l969, involved dozens of scholars, stage directors, art critics, government officials and theater groups from Indonesia's 27 provinces.
Tue, 17 Mar 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI problem political in nature
RI problem political in nature By Dian M. Noer JAKARTA (JP): The world we live in is not perfect. Within this context we must aspire to a society that is not a perfect utopia, but one that is realistic and attainable: a society where each member, regardless of race, ethnic origin and gender can lead a rewarding life. All must have political representation and education.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026, 16:48 WIB
Purbaya-Danantara Agree on the Fate of the High-Speed Train, Here Are the Results!
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance will take over the government's shares in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), the operator of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail, as agreed upon in a meeting with President Prabowo. This move aims to resolve outstanding debts and improve the company's financial structure without disrupting operations, which will remain under KCIC and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI). The announcement of the debt settlement and share transfer process is expected within the next two weeks, marking a key step in enhancing state-owned enterprise governance.
Thu, 16 Nov 1995, 00:00 WIB
Images of power: Batuan masters rediscovered
Images of power: Batuan masters rediscovered By Jean Couteau UBUD, Bali (JP): While obviously very different from pre- colonial paintings, many modern Balinese have come to see the styles of painting born in Ubud and Batuan during the 1930s as "traditional". A new exhibition of the Batuan paintings held in the ARMA -- Agung Rai Museum of Arts -- in Ubud is bringing a new light to the matter.
Sat, 19 Oct 1996, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian teachers lose steam on professionalism
Indonesian teachers lose steam on professionalism By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): "Ma'am, why didn't you check my homework?" asked a school boy. The math teacher curtly replied, "What for? I know your mom did it." The boy used to be top of his class, excelling in math and science and would have been simply too proud to have somebody else do his homework for him. The teacher's response thus had a devastating impact on his pride and his grades have been sliding downward ever since.
Wed, 13 May 2026, 20:13 WIB
Prosecution Hearing in Andrie Yunus Sulphuric Acid Attack Case Scheduled for Wednesday, 20 May
The Military Prosecutor of Jakarta's II-07 Military Court will read out the charges in the case of the sulphuric acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus on 20 May 2026, as Yunus remains hospitalised and unable to attend due to ongoing medical treatment for severe burns. The attack, allegedly carried out by four TNI personnel motivated by perceived insults to the military institution during an incident at the Fairmont Jakarta hotel in March 2025, has been deemed a clear criminal act with sufficient evidence presented in court. The defendants face multiple charges under the Criminal Code and the 2023 Military Justice Law, highlighting tensions between activists and military personnel.
Sun, 24 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB
Slamet wants to bring Marsinah back from the grave
Slamet wants to bring Marsinah back from the grave By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): With his latest film Telegram just released in Europe and the United States, film director Slamet Rahardjo is now working on another film called Marsinah. This is a film about Marsinah, a young female factory worker who became a heroine when she was tortured and murdered by a tyrannical power. Gunawan Mohamad, a noted cultural activist, said that Marsinah was a clear but painful symbol of human rights violation.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Govt policy on asset dispositions under IBRA
Govt policy on asset dispositions under IBRA The following is an excerpt from the address of Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie at a luncheon among others organized by the Indonesia-Australia Business Council on Tuesday. JAKARTA: The question of the role of the government in the domestic economy has taken on new meaning over the past two years.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and Conventional Ceramics, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until June 30. * Photomontage Machine/Anti-Machine, I See Gallery, The Polish Cultural Center, Jl. Diponegoro 65, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 16 Jul 1995, 00:00 WIB
Balinese women climb business ladder to success
Balinese women climb business ladder to success By Dini S. Djalal Ubud, Bali (JP): It must be a common mistake made by many. When first I saw the sign for Warung Made, Kuta's famed restaurant, I immediately assumed that Made was a man. The same conclusion entered my head about Ubud's most popular restaurant, Cafe Wayan. I was wrong on both accounts. It may merely be serendipity, but Bali's most respected entrepreneurs are often women.
Sun, 14 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Portuguese ambassador Gomes feeling right at home
Portuguese ambassador Gomes feeling right at home Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Portuguese ambassador Ana Gomes has lived and worked in some of the most exciting cities in the world -- London, New York and Tokyo. But the posting that will remain engraved in her heart forever is Jakarta, the mother of four grownup children says. Gomes' husband is posted at the moment in Brazil and the former lawyer finds all this intercontinental communication with her family complicated but manageable.
Sun, 24 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
The secret behind Bagito group's success
The secret behind Bagito group's success By A. Ariobimo Nusantara JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians might not know the difference between a clown and a comedian. The line is so thin between the two that a layman usually has problems discerning it and, for convenience sake, just lumps it all under the title of comedian. Comedy enthusiasts do not want to be bothered with expressions, norms or limits.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Schooled for a house of Islam
Schooled for a house of Islam Noor Huda Ismail, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Jakarta The word that describes the goal of Islam -- creating a house of Islam -- is also the name of an Indonesian organization whose aim has been to turn the country into a house ruled by Allah's law, sharia. As a student in one of Indonesia's famous Islamic schools, I had a close encounter with the group, Darul Islam, and their philosophy.
Wed, 10 Mar 1999, 00:00 WIB
World misinformed about RI
World misinformed about RI By Lance Castles YOGYAKARTA (JP): The international community has expressed concern over religion-related conflicts in Indonesia but they need to know more about what has really happened in the country. The World Council of Churches (WCC), at its last assembly in Zimbabwe's capital city of Harare, for example, listed Indonesia as one of the worst countries in the world for interreligions conflict. The mass media carried reports in their Dec.
Mon, 05 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Please refer to computer column counting
Please refer to computer column counting 1. ACEH: 1 x 28 Acehnese move to save peace The Jakarta Post Jakarta Some 50 Acehnese leaders are attempting to salvage the fragile peace in the province as the government deadline for Acehnese rebels to accept special autonomy and disarm draws near.
Wed, 03 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bilateral relations sound, profound
Bilateral relations sound, profound Opening this special coverage are excerpts taken from an interview with German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Gerhard Fulda on the relations between Germany and Indonesia. What were the highlights of the German-Indonesian relations during the past 12 months?
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
FOR OCTOBER 3
FOR OCTOBER 3 Relations between Germany and Indonesia sound and profound Opening this special coverage are excerpts taken from an interview with German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Gerhard Fulda on the relations between Germany and Indonesia. First of all we would like to congratulate you on Day of German Reunification and subsequently we would appreciate having an exchange of ideas on German-Indonesian relations.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
FOR OCTOBER 3
FOR OCTOBER 3 Relations between Germany and Indonesia sound and profound Opening this special coverage are excerpts taken from an interview with German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Gerhard Fulda on the relations between Germany and Indonesia. First of all we would like to congratulate you on Day of German Reunification and subsequently we would appreciate having an exchange of ideas on German-Indonesian relations.
Sun, 20 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Towards a Baduy-troika
Towards a Baduy-troika The Baduy of West Java have so far been able to resist outside influences and hold strongly to their age-old traditions. This may not be the case in the future, especially since its youths find it hard not to be tempted by so-called modernism. The Jakarta Post contributors Diah Purnomowati and Ivan Haris and photographer Rully Kesuma tell of their recent trip to the land of the Baduy in the following story and four others on page 7.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 14:07 WIB
Mother of Terra Drone Fire Victim Weeps Recalling Moment She Saw Her Child's Corpse
In a heartfelt testimony at the Central Jakarta District Court, Mimi Adriani Nasution, the mother of deceased Terra Drone employee Raihansyah, tearfully recounted the final moments she spent with her son's body following the tragic office fire that claimed 22 lives. She described how her son appeared to have died from inhaling toxins from drone batteries rather than burns, and expressed forgiveness towards the company's CEO, Michael Wisnu Wardhana, who is accused of negligence in fire prevention and evacuation measures. The case highlights critical safety lapses in the building, including the absence of emergency exits and fire extinguishers, underscoring the need for stricter workplace safety regulations in Indonesia.
Mon, 09 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where did Indonesia go wrong?
Where did Indonesia go wrong? The following is the first of two articles by Olle Tornquist, professor of political science and development research at the University of Oslo. OSLO, Norway (JP): Not so long ago, Indonesian democratization seemed impossible. But the old theories that modernization is insufficient, or international dependency too extensive, have largely been abandoned.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Decentralization alternatives vital
Decentralization alternatives vital By Santo Koesoebjono THE HAGUE, Netherlands (JP): "We are doing well during this period of economic crisis. In fact we hope that this situation will last longer," a government official in Bali said recently. A senior research fellow of the island's state University Udayana expressed a similar opinion about the economic progress of this island.
Fri, 24 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
No letup in security approach spells trouble in Irian Jaya
No letup in security approach spells trouble in Irian Jaya Treating forms of protests as a crime may be outdated, but it is still the more popular, fatal practice in Irian Jaya, rights activist John Rumbiak told The Jakarta Post. The following is an excerpt of a recent interview in Jayapura with the supervisor of the Institute for Human Rights Studies and Advocacy in Irian Jaya. Question: Papuans (Irianese) sporadically raise the West Papua Morning Star flag, often leading to violent situations.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Migration in eastern Indonesia
Migration in eastern Indonesia This is the first of two articles on the political impact of migration in eastern provinces, prepared by Riwanto Tirtosudarmo, a researcher at the Center for Social and Cultural Studies, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences.
Sun, 30 Apr 1995, 00:00 WIB
The rise of regionalism in the Asia-Pacific region
The rise of regionalism in the Asia-Pacific region What are the factors spurring the phenomenon of regionalism? Vijayakumari Kanapathy provides an analysis. Economic regionalism has become an important item in most countries' national, regional and international agenda. And Malaysia is no exception.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999, 00:00 WIB
Lack of reading habit might hamper growth of press industry
Lack of reading habit might hamper growth of press industry By Reiner S. JAKARTA (JP): The price of newsprint has soared following the sharp depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar, and spending on advertising has plunged along with the purchasing power of many Indonesians. But all this has failed to deter aspirants to the press industry.
Thu, 29 May 1997, 00:00 WIB
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Exhibition: Seniwati Sanggar Muda at Gallery of Art by Women, Banjar Taman, Ubud, Ph. (361) 975485; June 1 - July 18 The annual student exhibition of Seniwati Sanggar Muda, whose members' ages range from 6 to 17 years. Proceeds from exhibition sales will be divided, with half contributed to the artists and the other earmarked for their educational funds. Lecture: Conservation of Rainforests in Kalimantan at Kemang Club Villas Clubhouse, South Jakarta; June 2, 7 p.m. R.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 19:10 WIB
Central Sulawesi Considers Mandatory 13-Year Education, Continuing the Legacy of the Old Teacher
The Governor of Central Sulawesi, Anwar Hafid, has urged stakeholders to champion a mandatory 13-year education programme, extending the current 12-year duration, as a continuation of the vision left by Habib Sayyid Idrus bin Salim Aljufri, known as Guru Tua. This initiative aims to better incorporate religious education, such as through Madrasah Diniyah Awalia, and aligns with the national goal of Golden Indonesia 2045 by strengthening education as the foundation for advanced civilisation. The provincial government is studying implementation, including budget support, while emphasising that true commitment to Guru Tua's legacy involves action beyond symbolic gestures.
Thu, 02 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Young Indonesian architects seek new ways of expression
Young Indonesian architects seek new ways of expression By Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): To commemorate their five-year exploration for alternative architectural design, a new generation of Indonesian architects launched the book Arsitek Muda Indonesia, Penjelajahan 1990-1995 (Young Indonesian Architects, Explorations between 1990 and 1995). Printed on good quality paper, the publication costs Rp 40,000 (US$17) and is available at the Twilite Cafe's bookstore on Jl.
Sat, 30 Jan 1999, 00:00 WIB
Reform the banks or perish
Reform the banks or perish By Eddy Soeparno JAKARTA (JP): Developments in the past few months indicate that despite a stronger rupiah exchange rate and lower inflation, the economy continues to remain dormant as a result of a banking system that is rotten to the core. Indonesian banks are notorious for their high level of nonperforming loans, bad management and lending practices, while the system lacks the credibility which comes from sound regulatory and supervisory standards.
Sun, 09 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Challenges keep me alive: M.F. Siregar
Challenges keep me alive: M.F. Siregar By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): "I like sports. I like people. I like to do the utmost because I have been given the talent by God," Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar says of his life principle. Young people may associate Siregar, who will turn 73 on Nov. 11, with badminton for his post as the official in charge of athlete development at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). But his contribution to sports development goes much further.
Sun, 27 Sep 1998, 00:00 WIB
What do people say about living abroad?
What do people say about living abroad? JAKARTA (JP): Most people are born, grow up and die in the same country, many never even visiting the lands of a foreign culture. But a surprisingly large number of people immigrate to live a significant portion of their lives in a foreign country for one reason or another. These migrants must face the life of being a minority, sometimes vulnerable to discrimination.
Wed, 29 Aug 2007, 10:53 WIB
Japan, China power Indonesian growth
JAKARTA - Foreign investment is suddenly picking up in Indonesia, an indication that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pro-business policies are finally starting to pay economic dividends in spite of the recent nationalistic and anti-foreign economic regulations passed by Parliament. New business ties with both Japan and China promise to push Indonesia on to a higher economic-growth trajectory in the years ahead.
Wed, 31 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
2003: For poor, year of living more precariously
2003: For poor, year of living more precariously This is how the draconian government in Jakarta failed to respect calls to display political virtue, even on the eve of Idul Fitri. On that special night, its demolition crews evicted roadside vendors in Mampang, Kebayoran Lama, Pondok Labu, Lebak Bulus and Pasar Minggu. These actions marked a continuation of a series of forced evictions to get rid of the poor from Jakarta.
Tue, 05 Apr 1994, 00:00 WIB
Your Letter
Your Letter Male chauvinism? With reference to the article Foreign authors want banning of books stopped (The Jakarta Post, April 2, 1994), firstly, I would like to congratulate The Jakarta Post for giving such an excellent coverage of the visit of PEN American Center's delegation throughout the week. How I wish that other Jakarta papers might have shown the same interest. Secondly, I would like to know why your article made no mention of women writers? In the original press release, Ms.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000, 00:00 WIB
Effects of crisis, globalization cast doubt on ASEAN
Effects of crisis, globalization cast doubt on ASEAN This is the second of a two part article based on a keynote address by Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand at the conference on Transition and Globalization: Comparative Strategies, organized by The Institute of Security and International Studies on Dec. 17, 1999 in Bangkok. BANGKOK: Another issue of utmost importance is that of human resource development.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics to loom in the future
Power politics to loom in the future Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Thu, 25 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The poor in 2003: The year of living more precariously
The poor in 2003: The year of living more precariously B. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta This is how the draconian government in Jakarta failed to respect calls to display political virtue, even on the eve of Idul Fitri. On that special night, its demolition crews evicted roadside vendors in Mampang, Kebayoran Lama, Pondok Labu, Lebak Bulus and Pasar Minggu. These actions marked a continuation of a series of forced evictions to get rid of the poor from Jakarta.
Sat, 17 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 17, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 17, 2000 Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by Tsubasa and Nasution, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 17. * Painting Exhibition: We All Care, by Guruh Soekarnoputra, Nyoman Gunarsa, etc., Hotel Shangri-La, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until June 18.
Thu, 07 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB
The dilemma of achieving improvements in education
The dilemma of achieving improvements in education By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Participation in a two-day seminar on the problem of quality and equity in secondary education in Indonesia, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development, has opened my eyes regarding the enormous complexity of this problem.
Sun, 27 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 31. * Photo Open Boundaries, in collaboration with British Council and Goethe Institute, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., today.
Sat, 30 Aug 1997, 00:00 WIB
Robin Cook tackles human rights
Robin Cook tackles human rights British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook arrived in Jakarta yesterday on his four-nation Southeast Asian tour, taking the first vital step toward dealing honorably with the British colonies which still span the globe. It was difficult for Britain to deal with this vexed human rights question while it was still the sovereign power in Hong Kong, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reports.
Thu, 17 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
National pride
National pride I am writing in reference to the article Surly secretaries, English lesson ("By the way...," June 29). I have been thinking about writing on the same subject, but couldn't find the right words to express it. You accurately and clearly expressed what I have been wanting to say. I lived in America for almost 40 years. When I returned to Indonesia, my Indonesian was rusty and I decided to relearn bahasa Indonesia. I also tried to "reconvert" myself to being an Indonesian.
Sat, 15 Jan 2000, 00:00 WIB
Celluloid on paper: RI film books still few in number
Celluloid on paper: RI film books still few in number By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): A book discussing films from the viewpoint of the hegemony of power was published recently, another contribution to the relatively sparse collection of books on film in Indonesia. The highly interesting Film, Ideologi dan Militer (Film, Ideology and the Military), subtitled Hegemoni Militer dalam Sinema Indonesia (Military Hegemony in the Indonesian Cinema), is a semiotic analysis of three films.
Sat, 24 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 24, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 24, 2000 Exhibitions * Irian Jaya (Papua) Art and Culture Care Exhibition at Arkadia Plaza, Arkadia Office Building, Jl. T.B. Simatupang kav. 88, South Jakarta, June 24. * Paintings, Ceramics, Sculptures, Graphic Arts Exhibition, Kompas-Bentara Budaya's Collections at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, West Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 25.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Elopement
Elopement By Faisal Baraas Gung Semara watched as a man entered the family compound. His step was hesitant. It was late and Gung Semara had been about to close the windows of the receiving room. He stood in anticipation, imagining that a relative had arrived for the family meeting to be held that evening. A closer look revealed the man to be a stranger. Such a late hour was hardly appropriate for a visit. Why would he be coming to the puri so late at night? I hope it's nothing major, he thought.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 08:50 WIB
Epstein Scandal's Fallout in Asia
Newly released FBI documents comprising 3.5 million pages reveal Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network of business and political connections across Asia, including links to Hong Kong tycoons Li Ka-shing and the Kuok family, Indian minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and senior Chinese officials.
Sun, 31 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB
A special guest on a special day
A special guest on a special day By AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran. Some people were happily strolling the streets, while many others were riding horse-drawn carts. Some were also in cars which moved slowly through the crowd.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB
A special guest on a special day
A special guest on a special day By AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran. Some people were happily strolling the streets, while many others were riding horse-drawn carts. Some were also in cars which moved slowly through the crowd.
Sun, 04 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Andi A. Mallarangeng is not afraid to speak his mind
Andi A. Mallarangeng is not afraid to speak his mind By Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): As a young activist, Andi Alfian Mallarangeng dreams of democracy. The dream led him to a scholarship from the World Bank and study comparative politics at the University of Northern Illinois in the United States. He never dreamed, however, that one day he would help draft a political law that would become the base of Indonesian democracy. At least, not this soon.
Thu, 21 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to stay in tact but Jakarta to lose much power
Indonesia to stay in tact but Jakarta to lose much power Dr. Robert Cribb is associate professor of history at Queensland University. He was educated at Queensland University and the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He teaches Southeast Asian history and has strong research interests in Indonesia.
Sun, 06 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Serving up plenty of local culture to students
Serving up plenty of local culture to students By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): The Grade Five pupils from Bandung International School learned a lot from their recent Outreach Trip to Kampung Naga. Academic study, challenging group activities and the opportunity to enhance intercultural understanding were high on the agenda. But the pupils also gained new perspectives on their own culture.
Sat, 23 Dec 1995, 00:00 WIB
1995 fashion starts out futuristic, ends retro
1995 fashion starts out futuristic, ends retro By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, of course, answers fashion's fickle set. This year, the roundabout of style turned once again to the 1960s, when bouffant-haired women scooted around town in tidy suits and tiny heels. For the obsessively chic, retro is no adjective: it's an industry. At the beginning of 1995, "futuristic" was the operative word.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Advertising Postcards, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), May 31. * Photo Open Boundaries, in collaboration with British Council and Goethe Institute, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until May 27.
Sun, 01 Oct 1995, 00:00 WIB
Dr. Sundhaussen has an affection for ABRI
Dr. Sundhaussen has an affection for ABRI By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Dr. Ulf Sundhaussen, the author of The Road to Power: Indonesian Military Politics 1945-1967, is genial and oozes compassion. Not only does he have an intimate knowledge of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he also has an obvious affection for the institution. Currently Associate Professor in Comparative Government at the University of Queensland in Australia, Dr.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 12:06 WIB
Parliament Approves Domestic Workers Protection Act After 22 Years
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has finally passed the Domestic Workers Protection Bill into law after 22 years of deliberation, marking a significant milestone in safeguarding the rights of millions of household workers. Led by Speaker Puan Maharani, the plenary session approved the legislation, which includes provisions for social security, vocational training, fair recruitment practices, and protections against exploitation, while excluding family-based or voluntary help. This enactment, timed as a tribute to Kartini Day, is hailed as a beacon for empowering domestic workers, with implementation regulations to follow within a year.
Sat, 25 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian workers and dignity
Indonesian workers and dignity The issue of Indonesia's overseas contract workers has again come to the fore. It is not the topic of discussions in food stalls or warung tegal, but by leaders of the House of Representatives. The legislators' meeting urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to dismiss Manpower Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea if he insists on permitting the dispatch of Indonesian contract workers to other countries.
Mon, 07 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hiroshima bombing: 50 years on
Hiroshima bombing: 50 years on Recently, The Jakarta Post's Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin visited a small Pacific island which played a large role in the tumultuous events of 50 years ago, when mankind entered the nuclear age. Following is his report. TINIAN, Northern Marianas (JP): Aug. 6th, 1995. Fifty years ago, this small island, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea, made history.
Sun, 29 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Graphic Setengah Abad Seni Grafis Indonesia, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, West Jakarta (Phone: 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 4. * Art Oltre la Visione, a Touch of Italian Contemporary Art, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl. Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Nov. 17. * Ceramic Tile, Playing with Tile by Yogiswari Pradjanti, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 9:00 Film 10:30 Quiz 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:00 Widya Wahana 4:00 TV Drama 5:03 Quiz 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 7:30 Variety Show Takbir Akbar 9:00 News 10:00 TV Drama 11:30 Religious Song 12:00 a.m News TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 03 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women must look for benefits of regional autonomy
Women must look for benefits of regional autonomy Dr. Kathryn Robinson is head of Department of Anthropology at the Australian National University, Canberra. A fluent speaker of Indonesian, she has written many papers on Indonesia, her forthcoming publication being Gender, Nation and Democracy in Indonesia. Dr. Robinson is also the convener of the next Indonesia Update conference in Sept. 2001, where the topic will be gender issues.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ULIL: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. ULIL: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Ulil goes against fundamentalism Tiny but vocal, Indonesia's Muslim fundamentalists are a thorn to the country's vast majority of Muslim moderates. But recently, they too complain about an annoying sting. It goes by the name Ulil Abshar-Abdalla. The 36-year old activist from the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, has broken the majority silence over the growing influence of fundamentalism here since Soeharto fell in 1998.
Thu, 26 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Sukhoigate: Politicization
Sukhoigate: Politicization of weapons procurement Bantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id Is it wrong for a country with vast geographical area, high degree of vulnerability of internal threat and strategic location in the Asia Pacific region, like Indonesia, to acquire more sophisticated weapons and use them in defending its territorial integrity?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026, 18:01 WIB
This Week in Indonesian Business and Investment (13-19 Mar 2026)
The week of 13 to 19 March 2026 will long be remembered as one of the most turbulent in recent Indonesian business history, defined by the death of a billionaire patriarch, a rupiah under siege, a stock market enduring its worst Ramadan performance in a decade, and a global energy crisis that forced Jakarta to make some of its most consequential fiscal choices in years.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
The rat in the year of the monkey
The rat in the year of the monkey Dewi Anggraeni Our next-door neighbors Quentin and Ania, are having a dinner party for six at their home, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year's Eve, to be precise. Neither Quentin nor Ania are remotely Chinese; Quentin's ancestors were English and Ania's Irish. The other couple, who live across the road, are of Scottish and Macedonian descent. Christian and I are the only ones who can be called Chinese in one way or another.
Sun, 31 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ratna questions artists' sensitivity
Ratna questions artists' sensitivity By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Playwright Ratna Sarumpaet had promised she would never cry when police arrested her for organizing a public meeting without their permission. But she couldn't keep her promise. She burst into tears upon seeing TV reports of the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students during a demonstration on May 12.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to what brought him to these shores and kept him here, Daniel Ziv doesn't blame Canada. Unlike those foreign residents who find Jakarta a forgiving place to escape some deep, dark secret back in their homelands, the Vancouver native first came here as a 21-year-old backpacker in 1991.
Mon, 05 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Tax (1 x 45)
1. Tax (1 x 45) Company fights lone battle against tax extortion JP/13/Tax Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta While members of the business community are generally afraid to argue with tax officials and would rather compromise with them in case of dispute, a local businessman has launched an all-out legal battle against the tax office.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ali Alatas looks back on 11 years of Indonesia's foreign policy
Ali Alatas looks back on 11 years of Indonesia's foreign policy Ali Alatas, Indonesia's longest serving foreign minister, oversaw the country's foreign policy at the height of its activism. In the last days of his tenure last month, he spoke to The Jakarta Post reporters Meidyatama Suryodiningrat and Kornelius Purba about his experiences, the future and, of course, the pebble in his shoe -- East Timor. Alatas formally hands over his post to Alwi Shihab Tuesday.
Sun, 10 Sep 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Images of Power' highlights Bali conference
'Images of Power' highlights Bali conference By Kunang Helmi Picard SYDNEY, Australia (JP): The special guided tour of the show Images of Power conducted by internationally respected authority on Bali, Professor Hildred Geertz, highlighted the Bali Conference in Sydney in July. Full of infectious and youthful enthusiasm, Geertz, who teaches anthropology at Princeton University, explained her analysis of the Bateson-Mead collection of paintings gathered in Batuan, Bali during the 1930s.
Fri, 20 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Citizens grade Gus Dur on anniversary of presidency
Citizens grade Gus Dur on anniversary of presidency Today marks the first anniversary of Abdurrahman Wahid's presidency. Elected on Oct. 20, 1999 amid a growing division among people -- especially between supporters of B.J. Habibie and those of Megawati Soekarnoputri -- Abdurrahman, or Gus Dur, was the escape hatch. He was, for many, "the lesser" of several evils. Does this view still hold now?
Sun, 26 May 1996, 00:00 WIB
Tuyul
Tuyul By Dewi Anggraeni Trevor pushes the door open and walks in, leaving the key dangling. Usually he would call his wife's name at this stage. But this time he deflects. The house is quiet. Why is it different today? Isn't he used to that, knowing that it isn't Maryati's habit to listen to the radio? He flares his nostrils. He smells something strange, something foreign. It isn't the usual welcoming cooking smell.
Sun, 13 Jul 1997, 00:00 WIB
From fighting press to money controlled media today
From fighting press to money controlled media today By Christianto Wibisono JAKARTA (JP): The growth of the business, development and industrial press sectors has been a popular discussion topic since the mid-1980s. Splashy entries by several business tycoons into the usually politicized media scene stimulated heavy debate on the role, function and ramifications of a money-controlled press. Analysts quickly sounded off on the risk of information bias and conflict of interest.
Mon, 02 Mar 1998, 00:00 WIB
We will continue to implement reforms: Soeharto
We will continue to implement reforms: Soeharto Following is an excerpt of the accountability address presented by President Soeharto at the opening of the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) yesterday in his capacity as Mandatory of the nation's highest institution. JAKARTA: As a result of past achievements, our people have numerous new hopes. New opportunities are awaiting us. New challenges are before us. These new hopes are higher than the previous ones.