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Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Harassment in immigration
Harassment in immigration I refer to the letter Mixed marriages from Mr. Gulliver published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 3, 2001.Mr. Gulliver, please understand that racism is a human concept and mankind is only human.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Yosfiah named suspect in murder of journalists
Yosfiah named suspect in murder of journalists DILI, East Timor (AP): UN prosecutors said Saturday they were considering issuing arrest warrants for three men - including a former Indonesian government minister - over the slaying of five foreign journalists in East Timor more than 25 years ago.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): What's playing, what's worth a look and what's not? The Jakarta Post contributor Joko E.H. Anwar gives you the lowdown on what is on offer at local movie theaters.The Accidental Spy. (Action/Adventure, 100 minutes). Starring Jackie Chan, Vivian Hsu, Eric Tsang.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Wukirasih not confident about her future in tennis
Wukirasih not confident about her future in tennis JAKARTA (JP): National tennis player Wukirasih Sawondari failed to show up at a postmatch conference after losing on Saturday to junior Angelique Widjaja in the women's singles final of the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tournament.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
A day in the life of a monkey seller
A day in the life of a monkey seller Mat Jaes forgets the year of his birth but thinks he may be about 26 years old. Born in the Central Java town of Setamplat, Mat began his working life as a becak (pedicab) driver, before moving to the capital to earn a better living, which he says he does by...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
The design of Samuel Wattimena's life
The design of Samuel Wattimena's lifeBy Asniar Shahab JAKARTA (JP): Around twenty years ago a high school graduate grabbed the attention of local fashion gurus when he was named winner of a national fashion contest organized by a leading fashion and women's magazine.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Angie and Febi clinch Cigna Open singles title
Angie and Febi clinch Cigna Open singles title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young talent Angelique Widjaja outclassed senior player Wukirasih Sawondari 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the women's singles title at the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tennis tournament on Saturday.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Cabinet meeting held amid crisis over scandals
Cabinet meeting held amid crisis over scandals JAKARTA (JP): In a show of unity two days after being censured by the House of Representatives (DPR) for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals, President Abdurrahman Wahid called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Saturday.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Take the danger out of storing medicine at home
Take the danger out of storing medicine at homeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): It is wise to have a medicine box at home to get rid of light symptoms of illness.What kind of medicines do you need to have in the box and what knowledge do you need to have to store them properly so that you will...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Designer Nelwan Anwar eyes European fashion market
Designer Nelwan Anwar eyes European fashion marketBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Textile artist and designer Nelwan Anwar is now eying Europe to market his designs after a successful show in Rome recently."I used the opportunity to display my works in front of potential clienteles in Europe.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
'I don't like people being dishonest'
'I don't like people being dishonest' Legislator Alvin Lie Ling Pao, 39, is one of few Chinese- Indonesian politicians. His consistent criticism toward President Abdurrahman Wahid for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals known as Bruneigate and Buloggate brings the man, who holds a...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Tips on ECS prevention
Tips on ECS prevention JAKARTA (JP): Here are a few tips to help avoid economy class syndrome (ECS): * If you have blood coagulability problems, you are advised to consult your doctor prior to making a trip involving long hours of sitting.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Savor the rich taste of W. Java's 'sayur asam'
Savor the rich taste of W. Java's 'sayur asam' JAKARTA (JP): Do not even think of claiming to be a lover of Indonesian dishes if you cannot describe sayur asam. It is a popular West Java delicacy which literally translates "sour soup".
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
'Kemlandingan' shells made into handicrafts
'Kemlandingan' shells made into handicraftsBy Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): Nuryanto defines artwork as "something simple and almost useless made useful and valuable."The countryside bachelor makes earthenware vessels and pandanus handicrafts as a profession.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Flying economy class risks ECS
Flying economy class risks ECSBy Maria Endah Hulupi and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Frequent fliers now have something more to worry about than the usual irritations of turbulence, missed connections and bad airline food.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Four Indonesians 'drowned'
Four Indonesians 'drowned' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian authorities have begun searching for at least four Indonesians feared drowned off Malaysia's west coast, a marine department official said on Friday.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Sepang Grand Prix will have more spectators this year: SIC
Sepang Grand Prix will have more spectators this year: SIC JAKARTA (JP): The Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2001 organizer, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is sure more spectators will come to the next race in March.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Roy Suryo, pioneer in multimedia documentation
Roy Suryo, pioneer in multimedia documentationBy Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Is there any evidence possessing greater authenticity than a suspect's confession, a witness's testimony or an exhibit in a criminal case?The Criminal Code says "no", but if the same question is asked of RM Roy Suryo,...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Indonesians eye KL coasts
Indonesians eye KL coasts KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): More than 20,000 Indonesians are believed to be waiting at various ports facing Johor's coasts for the right time to enter Malaysia, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Powell meets RI minister
Powell meets RI minister WASHINGTON (AFP): Minister of Trade and Industry Luhut Panjaitan told U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Friday Indonesia would use democratic and constitutional means to work through its political turmoil, officials said.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
'Barongsai' dance enjoys a revival
'Barongsai' dance enjoys a revivalBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Taman Harapan Indah housing complex in North Jakarta have been used to the deafening sound of drums, gongs, cymbals and other musical instruments blaring from a nearby tennis court where a group of people rehearse...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Guess What? Riswandha Imawan
Guess What? Riswandha Imawan Political observer Riswandha Imawan of Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, is doing everything he can to escape the rat race and reside in a quiet place on the slope of the rumbling volcano, Mt. Merapi.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: PRPerhumasNEW BOSS: Teddy Kharsadi (right) congratulates August Parengkuan, who replaces him as chairman of the Indonesian Public Relations Association. Parengkuan will hold the office until 2002. The ceremony took place on Jan. 23.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Trust soars in new Philippine president
Trust soars in new Philippine president MANILA (AGENCIES): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's trust ratings have bounced back since she took power in a bloodless, military-backed popular uprising last month, an independent survey said Saturday.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Garut home industries boast fine silk products
Garut home industries boast fine silk productsBy Dewi Anggraeni GARUT, West Java (JP): What is beauty? In everyday speak, beauty is something which brings pleasure. It is such an ephemeral, even abstract concept, yet for centuries artists and artisans have been able to transfer beauty from the...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
A challenging trip to the isolated mountain tops
A challenging trip to the isolated mountain topsBy Neles Tebay MULIA, Irian Jaya (JP): Puncak Jaya, in the central highlands of Irian Jaya is well-known as an exotic remote place popular for its snow-covered mountain peaks.
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
The die-hard colonial mentality
The die-hard colonial mentality JAKARTA (JP): I am beginning to suspect that the Southeast Asian service industry suffers from a long-lasting colonial mentality. In Melbourne, where I live, whenever I go to a European-Australian restaurant, with male or female companions of the Caucasian race, the...
Sun, 04 Feb 2001
Attack on Golkar, PPP head offices canceled
Attack on Golkar, PPP head offices canceled SURABAYA (JP): At least 200 Nation Rescuer Front members canceled a plan to attack the head offices of Golkar Party East Java and the United Development Party (PPP) on Saturday due to police alertness.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Crude prices rise as OPEC cuts output
Crude prices rise as OPEC cuts output SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian market crude prices have firmed sharply, lifted by OPEC output cuts and lingering fears of more production curbs in store, traders said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Australia to supply E. Timor with rifles
Australia to supply E. Timor with rifles CANBERRA (AP): Australia will supply the fledgling East Timor defense force with 360 M16 assault rifles, but has ruled out giving heavier armaments, the Defense Department said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
BI to complete divestment program this year: Sjahril
BI to complete divestment program this year: Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the central bank would divest all of its ownership in various financial institutions this year.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Motor vehicle sales up 44% in SE Asia last year
Motor vehicle sales up 44% in SE Asia last year KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Sales of motor vehicles shot up 44.3 per cent last year in Southeast Asia as the region recovered from its economic troubles, an industry body said Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
What is skin cancer and how can you prevent it
What is skin cancer and how can you prevent it JAKARTA (JP): Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of the skin.The skin has two main layers and several kinds of cells. The top layer of skin, the epidermis, contains three kinds of cells.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Fire kills child, guts shop houses
Fire kills child, guts shop houses PEKANBARU, Riau: A child was killed by fire which razed 14 shop houses on Friday.An eyewitness said that the fire started at 9 a.m. and spread quickly, gutting shop houses, which were made of wood, Antara reported.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Truck drivers strike against extortion
Truck drivers strike against extortion BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Truck drivers who use the Banda Aceh- Medan road have staged a strike since last Thursday in protest against rampant illegal levies along their routes, paralyzing the local economy and distribution of food into and out of the province.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Gus Dur's administration
Gus Dur's administrationFrom PanjiWe have been under President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's administration for one year or so. However, many circles have viewed that the government has failed to comply with the peoples' aspirations.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Rallies continue despite House's censure of Gus Dur
Rallies continue despite House's censure of Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Persistent opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid seemed to keep their word on Friday to continue rallying until their demand -- that the President steps down -- is fulfilled.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Japan hopes S'pore free-trade pact will boost regional ties
Japan hopes S'pore free-trade pact will boost regional ties SINGAPORE (AP): Japan hopes that a free-trade pact in the works with Singapore will improve its ties with other Southeast Asian countries and Australia, Japan's chief negotiator in the talks said Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Blindness among eldery raises new concern
Blindness among eldery raises new concern JAKARTA (JP): The increase in life expectancy in the country has shifted the tendency of health problems from infectious diseases to degenerative ones, or those related to old age.One of the diseases which experts say is a serious threat is blindness.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
TNI doesn't pledge support, but will protect President: Army chief
TNI doesn't pledge support, but will protect President: Army chief JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Friday maintained the Indonesian Military's (TNI) stance in responding to the ongoing political turmoil, saying that the military will not pledge its support for the...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
IITELMIT timed with G-15 summit
IITELMIT timed with G-15 summit JAKARTA (JP): This year's Indonesian International Telecommunications, Media and Information Technology (IITELMIT) exhibition will be held in May concurrently with the summit of the Group of 15 developing countries (G-15) in Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Cabinet will run as usual, Bambang says
Cabinet will run as usual, Bambang says JAKARTA (JP): The Cabinet will function as usual despite the heated dispute between the President and the House of Representatives (DPR), Cabinet ministers say. Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
PDI-P, PKB propose probe into other scandals, bombings
PDI-P, PKB propose probe into other scandals, bombings JAKARTA (JP): After completing the investigation into the Bulog and Brunei financial scandals, the House of Representatives is set to investigate past major corruption cases. These include the Rp 144 trillion (US$15.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Pelti has two candidates to replace Hendri in Davis Cup
Pelti has two candidates to replace Hendri in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): National men's tennis players Andrian Raturandang and Suhendar Dinata are the only candidates to replace second singles Hendri Susilo Pramono in the Davis Cup Group I Asia Oceania zone tie against Uzbekistan next week.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Tax on deposit interest
Tax on deposit interest The government has issued a regulation stipulating that as of Jan. 1, 2001, the income tax imposed on the interest accruing from term deposits and savings accounts in banks is increased from 15 percent to 20 percent and this is final in nature.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Ancol found guilty of financing overseas trips
Ancol found guilty of financing overseas trips JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso revealed on Friday that PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol was proven guilty for disbursing Rp 2.1 billion (US$220,000) to finance overseas trips of councilors and city officials without his consent.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Exports jump to record level of $62.02 billion
Exports jump to record level of $62.02 billion JAKARTA (JP): Export earnings jumped to a record level of US$62.02 billion in 2000 on the back of higher levels of oil and gas exports and other commodities, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Customs seize explosive materials
Customs seize explosive materials JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Customs and Excise office seized on Friday a container imported from Hamburg, Germany, containing 50 drums of chemicals which could be used as explosive materials.Office head Roy R.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Time to take stern measures against drug traffickers
Time to take stern measures against drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 3.4 million people, or a quarter of Jakarta's total population, are known to be drug abusers. This is the figure disclosed in a survey conducted by a consortium of non-governmental organizations, the Program for...