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Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Cuscus slips toward oblivion
Cuscus slips toward oblivion MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) scientists warned here on Saturday that the number of white cuscus (phalanger urinua) in Irian Jaya was dwindling at an alarming rate and the animal was nearing extinction.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Pacific Bank survives test from CLS
Pacific Bank survives test from CLS SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Pacific Bank Swadesi of Surabaya survived a testing time against city mate Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) 89-84 after five minutes of overtime in the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball league's fifth series on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Stricter laws on drugs required: Experts
Stricter laws on drugs required: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Government, police and other law enforcement agencies should take strict concrete measures to reduce rising drug trafficking in the capital city, experts said over the weekend.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Workers protest manpower minister
Workers protest manpower minister PEKANBARU, Riau: Dozens of workers from PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper who are members of the Indonesia Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) remained in the local council building here on Sunday to protest the appointment of Bomer Pasaribu as manpower minister.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Abdurrahman deserves a chance: Expert
Abdurrahman deserves a chance: Expert MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid should be given a chance to prove his Cabinet lineup can work to overcome future challenges, an expert said on Sunday.A sociologist of state Hasanuddin University, M.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Winds batter C. Java village
Winds batter C. Java village PEMALANG, Central Java (JP): Strong winds and rain which began Saturday and persisted throughout Sunday destroyed 60 houses and damaged 100 in Walasanga village, Moga district.Officials said 700 trees were uprooted.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Dengue, malaria feared in Manado
Dengue, malaria feared in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Local health officials here warned that the province could be in the grip of an epidemic of dengue and malaria fever.The head of the contagious diseases eradication unit at the local health office, Soetjipto, expressed concern on...
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
More technologies and services to support e-business
More technologies and services to support e-businessBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Remember Eckhard Pfeiffer? He used to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Compaq Computers, the company that sells the most PCs in the world. Six months ago, he was told to quit.
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
TNI in the Cabinet
TNI in the CabinetFrom Rakyat MerdekaWith reference to a report in a daily in the capital on Oct. 27, 1999, in which it was said that the Action Front of Students for Reform and Democracy (Famred) does not feel happy about the presence of a number of military officers in the present Cabinet, I, a...
Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Firecrackers go off at police station
Firecrackers go off at police station PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Six police officers, three men and two children were injured when thousands of confiscated firecrackers exploded at Banjarnegara Police Station on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Art Temple Art unites multicultural artists
Art Temple Art unites multicultural artistsBy Putu Wirata TEJAKULA, Buleleng, Bali (JP): Dozens of national and overseas artists gathered at Pura Teja Amerta in a remote village of Tejakula, Buleleng, North Bali, taking part in a unique multicultural festival called Sharing Time l999 Art Temple...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
New Cabinet
New Cabinet Correction: The photo of the new Cabinet that was printed in Saturday's paper on this page was inadvertently reversed.The caption in Courting Yogyakarta's main photo on Page 7 should read, Hyatt Regency Golf Course, a nine-hole golf course on the northern outskirts of Yogyakarta.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Economic crisis causes sexual problems
Economic crisis causes sexual problemsBy Rita A. Widiadana The protracted economic crisis has not only affected financial conditions but also people's sexual lives, especially those of professionals and businesspeople.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Financial shortage hampers wushu athletes
Financial shortage hampers wushu athletes JAKARTA (JP): Financial shortage is likely to stop 12 wushu athletes from competing in the Wushu World Championship in Hong Kong, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Dangerous legacies of mosquito repellent
Dangerous legacies of mosquito repellentBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A nurse offers mosquito repellent lotion to a security guard to help him get rid of the irritating mosquitoes. As he expresses his gratitude, the nurse seductively adds that the lotion is safe to use on his skin.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Working license in United States
Working license in United States Ewe is a female dentist who has a busy practice in the most strategic part of Jakarta, and her husband has a prosperous advertising company. With their three sons, the family is quite well off.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Dangdut with a difference at De Leila
Dangdut with a difference at De LeilaBy David Schiller JAKARTA (JP): Well fellow Jakartans, now that the final vote has been cast and those days of demos, doubt and unpredictable traffic drama quickly fade into calm and stability, it is time for us all to come out of "Kris-Mon" hibernation and once...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto G: markPlusMarkPlusMARKETING AWARD: Citibank Indonesia, DHL, McDonalds and Nokia Indonesia received the Global Marketing Award for Indonesia, an award initiated by The Jakarta Post and MarkPlus Strategy Consulting, at the Mercantile Club on Tuesday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Last RI soldiers leave East Timor
Last RI soldiers leave East Timor DILI, East Timor (Agencies): The last 800 Indonesian soldiers and police officers in East Timor left by ship on Saturday, ending a 24-year Indonesian presence in the former Portuguese colony.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
RI won't meddle in E. Timor force choice: Wiranto
RI won't meddle in E. Timor force choice: Wiranto SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto said on Saturday that Indonesia would not interfere in the choice of which country leads the United Nations peacekeeping force in East Timor.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Wigmakers brush away the crisis blues
Wigmakers brush away the crisis bluesBy Agus Maryono PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): The current economic crisis has caused a number of companies to collapse under higher production costs, reduced sales and insufficient funds.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Political T-shirts with attitude: Another way to spread the message
Political T-shirts with attitude: Another way to spread the messageBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The hundreds of people who were milling about in front of the capital's Hotel Indonesia on Oct. 20 formed a human sea.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Bhinneka should regain its spirit to win the next match
Bhinneka should regain its spirit to win the next match SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Home favorite Bhinneka Sritex needs to overcome its psychological barrier if it wants to win the game on Sunday against defending champion Panasia Indosyntec in the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Susy, Alan still fascinating
Susy, Alan still fascinating JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Olympic Games badminton gold medalists Susy Susanti and Alan Budikusuma officially said goodbye to fans in a farewell match at Senayan Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Sex consultant uses photos to stop a roving eye
Sex consultant uses photos to stop a roving eyeBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Family pictures are meaningless for some people. But they are not without use at all. In fact, they can help to save one's marriage by helping to fight any temptations to have an affair.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
RI dominates Cambodia 5-1 in Asian Cup
RI dominates Cambodia 5-1 in Asian Cup PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Rocky Putiray netted two goals to lead Indonesia in a dominating 5-1 win over Cambodia Saturday in qualifying play for next year's Asian Cup soccer tournament.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Israel welcomes Indonesia's call for better relations
Israel welcomes Indonesia's call for better relations JERUSALEM (AP): Israel welcomed on Friday an announcement by Indonesia's new government that it plans to improve its relations with the Jewish state.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Tenganan community preserves age-old traditions
Tenganan community preserves age-old traditionsText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno TENGANAN VILLAGE, Karangasem, East Bali (JP): A state within a state. This is a true picture of the traditional village Tenganan Pageringsingan in Karangasem regency, East Bali.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
'Jatilan' performers cast their spell
'Jatilan' performers cast their spellBy Bambang Tiong YOGYAKARTA (JP): Jatilan, as it is called in Central Java, is a traditional art performance in which men dance themselves into a trance on a horse made of plaited bamboo.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Yogyakarta's courtiers dedicate lives to serving sultans
Yogyakarta's courtiers dedicate lives to serving sultansBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Old men in traditional Javanese outfits, complete with blangkon (headdress) and carrying a kris on their back were observed hurriedly entering the gate of the keraton (palace).It was almost 8 a.m.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Does size matter to men -- and women?
Does size matter to men -- and women? JAKARTA (JP): It is not a subject for polite conversation, being too delicate an issue to be talked about openly except with a heavy dose of showy ribbing.The last taboo? Perhaps not, but the issue of penis size -- and how they measure up to their peers -- is a...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Balinese reach out to E. Timorese refugees
Balinese reach out to E. Timorese refugeesBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The flamboyant sociologist, Putu Suasta, and dozens of volunteers, artists, scholars and students sit on the floor packing bags of instant noodles, rice, sugar and other staple foods in a stuffy warehouse in Sanur...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Australian city cleans up from the crisis in E. Timor
Australian city cleans up from the crisis in E. TimorBy Kurt Schork DARWIN, Australia (Reuters): War is hell. But the peace that follows can be damned profitable.Just ask the northern Australian port of Darwin -- current jumping-off point for the U.N. intervention force in East Timor.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
'Feng shui' and the President's health
'Feng shui' and the President's healthBy Dr. Mauro Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): The aim of feng shui is to live in balance and harmony with nature. The result of such practices should be health, wealth and happiness. As most of us know, President Abdurrahman Wahid has not been in perfect health.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Series 2:30 Children's Song 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Megawati deplores personality cults, assesses riots damages
Megawati deplores personality cults, assesses riots damages DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Personality cults must be avoided as they derive from excessive fanaticism, which could be abused by irresponsible groups, said Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Chicken egg shells take on new life
Chicken egg shells take on new lifeBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): The protracted economic crisis has given birth to an art form which requires a high level of meticulousness -- the art of decorating with eggshells.
Sun, 31 Oct 1999
Burning Down
Burning DownBy Sunaryono Basuki Ks The sky was clear but people of the whole village were fearful. It was clear to them that the Dutch colonial soldiers would soon arrive and the villagers did not know what would become of them.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Drug dealers 'should be sentenced to death'
Drug dealers 'should be sentenced to death' JAKARTA (JP): In a fresh campaign against increasing drug trafficking in the city, Governor Sutiyoso aired on Friday the importance of implementing the death penalty for drug dealers.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 29, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,865.00 6,935.00Australian dollar 1 4,424.49 4,473.08Austrian schilling 1 525.09 530.70Belgian franc 1 179.11 181.03Brunei dollar 1 4,112.75 4,157.18Canadian dollar 1 4,656.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Book says Habibie close to declaring war
Book says Habibie close to declaring war JAKARTA (JP): Former president B.J. Habibie came close to declaring war against Australia over East Timor, according to a recently released book.In his biography, launched on Thursday night, former coordinating minister for political affairs and security Gen.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Willis' supernatural flick stays on top
Willis' supernatural flick stays on top JAKARTA (JP): A kid psychic may have the sixth sense, but it's Bruce Willis' supernatural flick that has gained its sixth straight week on top. Now it's ready to make way for another ghost story, opening next week.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
The horrors of East Timor's decolonization
The horrors of East Timor's decolonizationBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): What else can one call today's Indonesian policies on East Timor but a process of decolonization?The eastern half of the Timor island was invaded in 1975 by Indonesia and annexed in l976 by a People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999Cultural Events* Labuhan Alit Keraton Yogyakarta at Pemancingan, Bantul, 8 a.m., Nov. 9.* Labuhan at Kinahrejo, Cangkringan (Mt. Merapi), Sleman, 8 a.m., Nov. 10.Exhibitions* Photo Exhibition: The Netherlands and Its People at Karta Pustaka, Jl.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00...
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Malaysia's Anwar rejects ex-banker's accusations
Malaysia's Anwar rejects ex-banker's accusations KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's jailed former finance minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and others accused of improprieties by an ex-central banker denied the accusations on Friday as the government launched an inquiry.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Yulong to buy Nissan's unit
Yulong to buy Nissan's unit TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan's Yulong Motor, breaking into the ASEAN market, plans to buy 75 per cent of Nissan Motor Philippines Inc (NMPI) for US$31 million, Yulong announced Friday.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
City administration shuts 16 gambling dens
City administration shuts 16 gambling dens JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has in the past two days closed 16 amusement centers, which had allegedly been used as gambling dens, Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Two new bylaws on taxes implemented
Two new bylaws on taxes implemented JAKARTA (JP): The city administration enacted on Thursday two bylaws on entertainment tax and hotel and restaurant tax, which were postponed last year due to the economic crisis, an official said.
Sat, 30 Oct 1999
Usaha Tegas, STT tie up
Usaha Tegas, STT tie up KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia's Usaha Tegas Group said Friday its affiliate has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte. Ltd. to develop and establish a regional broadband communications and multimedia network infrastructure.