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Mission to visit Jolo island

Mission to visit Jolo island MANILA (AFP): A fact-finding mission from the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) will visit the southern Philippine island of Jolo, where Moro rebels are holding five hostages, a diplomatic source said on Sunday.

Book fair opens Tuesday

Book fair opens Tuesday JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri will inaugurate the Indonesia Book Fair 2000 at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center on Tuesday, the Indonesian Publishers Association (Ikapi) announced on Saturday.

Suwondo has yet to link Gus Dur to Bulog scandal

Suwondo has yet to link Gus Dur to Bulog scandal JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's former masseur, Alip Agung Suwondo, alias An Peng Sui, has yet to speak of the President's alleged involvement in the Rp 35 billion (US$3.

S'pore opens costly chemical park in Jurong

S'pore opens costly chemical park in Jurong SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore at the weekend inaugurated a multi- billion-dollar integrated chemical hub on a sprawling man-made island that boasts among its clients the industry's brightest stars such as ExxonMobil.

The world blinks, but Indonesia loses

The world blinks, but Indonesia loses Nationalism is cheap when it is without principles, writes Jeffrey Winters, an expert on Indonesia from Northwestern University Chicago, USA. CHICAGO, Illinois (JP): Countries lose credibility when they make threats and then cave in.

Credit crunch continues in local banking industry

Credit crunch continues in local banking industry JAKARTA (JP): The amount of the loans being channeled by domestic banks remains far below the amount of their third-party funds, reflecting the lack of growth in the industry's lending activities.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Children's Program8:30 Music9:00 Interval2:00 p.m. News2:30 Performance3:00 Music4:00 News4:30 Music5:30 TVRI News6:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres7:00 Evening News7:30 TV Drama8:00 Sports8:50 Soccer: Indonesia vs China (live)Program 2 5:30 p.m.

Bomb hoax in Makassar

Bomb hoax in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Ratu Indah Mall on Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi received a bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, forcing hundreds of shoppers to rush out of the mall in panic.The three-story mall, the biggest shopping center in eastern Indonesia, is owned by Yusuf Kalla, former...

C. Java stages tennis c'ships

C. Java stages tennis c'ships SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) Central Java chapter will stage the Central Java Governor's Cup national championships early next month."The Championships are to search for young talents to prepare them for international tournaments," said an...

Expert hints of more HIV-contaminated blood

Expert hints of more HIV-contaminated blood JAKARTA (JP): An expert said on Sunday that each year saw an increase of contaminated blood at the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) along with a rise in HIV/AIDS carriers in the country.

Tommy asking for pardon?

Tommy asking for pardon?From Rakyat MerdekaAnother legal oddity recently happened. Tommy, former president Soeharto's youngest son, feeling himself innocent in the Bulog-Goro case has asked for a presidential pardon and a delay in the execution of his jail sentence, while at the same time he also...

Who regulates billboards?

Who regulates billboards? I am expatriate currently working and living in Jakarta and have enjoyed several assignments in the capital city since 1979 for periods in excess of two/three years at various times.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, at Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 29.

Dome serves up delicious coffee

Dome serves up delicious coffee Coffee is the most celebrated drink in the world. Most of us take our coffee in the office, cafe or even at home with no purpose with no purpose other than enjoying a brief respite with that universal and historic beverage.

WW II bomb kills one

WW II bomb kills one MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: A bomb thought to date back to World War II has exploded in remote Mole hamlet on Pemana island, killing a woman and injuring two others, an official said on Saturday.

The province of Banten

The province of Banten Without fanfare and practically unnoticed by many Indonesians, Banten, a former regency on Java's western tip, became this country's youngest province earlier this month.That should have been reason for celebration.

Two die in traffic accident

Two die in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): Two people died and three others were badly injured in a multiple traffic accident on the Tanjung Priok- Cawang highway near Prumpung, East Jakarta in the early hours of Sunday.

Security system blamed over lack of visitors to Indocomtech

Security system blamed over lack of visitors to Indocomtech JAKARTA (JP): The promoter of the computer exhibition Indocomtech 2000 complained over tight security measures at the exhibition venue on the final day of the five-day exhibition on Sunday, describing the arrangements as preventing people...

BaliCamp gears up to become Indonesia's Silicon Valley

BaliCamp gears up to become Indonesia's Silicon ValleyBy Zatni Arbi BATURITI, Bali (JP): I just spent two very interesting days in Bali. The second day would perhaps be interesting only to me: I spent the whole day in the Bedugul area, which I had visited more than 20 years ago and had been...

Better education urgent for Banten, experts say

Better education urgent for Banten, experts say ANYER, Banten (JP): To prepare for the enactment of the regional autonomy law in 2001, the authorities of the newly established Banten province should first focus on improving education, an economist said here on Saturday.

Police officers escape kidnapping

Police officers escape kidnapping MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Sinjai deputy police chief Sr. Insp. Sappewali and his adjutant Pvt. Achmad Patudangi were assaulted and abducted at Balampesoang village on Saturday, but subsequently managed to escape.

Sarwono warns against illegal sea exploitation

Sarwono warns against illegal sea exploitation SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Maritime and Fisheries Sarwono Kusumaatmadja lamented again on Saturday that much of the country's marine resources were being exploited by foreigners or parties who choose to ignore prevailing regulations.

New price lows seen for rubber on INRO sale

New price lows seen for rubber on INRO sale KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The International Natural Rubber Organization's (INRO) decision to sell its entire stockpile in eight months may push rubber prices to fresh lows from last year's 30-year bottom, traders said on Sunday.

Govt addresses expatriate taxation concerns

Govt addresses expatriate taxation concerns JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Taxation has insisted that expatriates in Indonesia have to register with local tax offices and file tax returns in line with the a new income tax law that will come into force in January but assured them of a...

Bima Sakti, Pacific survive relegation

Bima Sakti, Pacific survive relegation BANDUNG (JP): Bima Sakti Nikko Steel and Pacific Caesar took one victory each to avoid relegation in the fourth leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at Padjadjaran stadium Sunday.

President to make another trip abroad

President to make another trip abroad JAKARTA (JP): Less than two weeks after his last overseas trip, President Abdurrahman Wahid will embark on yet another trip on Tuesday, which will take him to Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore.

Circumcision ritual honors children

Circumcision ritual honors childrenText and Photos by Filomena Reiss SUKABUMI, West Java (JP): Circumcision is one of the most important rites of passage in Indonesian Muslim communities, and a time for great celebration.

Killer virus continues to spread in Malaysia

Killer virus continues to spread in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The spread of a viral disease that has killed seven children in Malaysia was showing no signs of abating with more than 100 new cases reported in the last two days, Malaysian newspapers said Saturday.

Little wonder! The Internet helps you make a movie

Little wonder! The Internet helps you make a movieBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): I have always dreamt of making a movie. However in order to do so, I would need a script (still in progress), an agent (need a script), professional camera equipment (needs money), post production facilities (ditto)...

'I'd love to go skiing', Herawati beams

'I'd love to go skiing', Herawati beams One of the first female journalists in Indonesia, 83-year-old Herawati Diah has worked for various media, including Merdeka daily, which was set up by her late husband, former minister of information B.M Diah.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 29.

Getting help for depression is part of the treatment

Getting help for depression is part of the treatmentBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): The good news is that therapy is successful for 80 percent of people suffering from depression in the country who seek help.

Mideast crisis may cloud IPU meeting

Mideast crisis may cloud IPU meeting JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is due to open the 104th conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) this evening under the cloud of the Middle East crisis.

'Dangdut' music is a gold mine for local television stations

'Dangdut' music is a gold mine for local television stationsBy Mohammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to sing a note with Indonesian singers and get Rp 1 million? Just join the live television karaoke show Laris Manis, every Wednesday night on SCTV. Your voice is not sweet? No problem.

Seeing the unseen beyond an image

Seeing the unseen beyond an imageBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): In the information age, the eyes are really taking a beating. Our society has become so visual, we practically use our eyes for everything we do.

Depression rises as crisis drags on

Depression rises as crisis drags on Feeling blue? In a funk? Join the crowd -- many people are feeling the stress of living in uncertain times. For some, it can mean a bout of severe depression.The Jakarta Post's Rikza Abdullah looks at the causes of the condition, its treatment and what you can do...

Does a new party always mean a new outfit?

Does a new party always mean a new outfit? JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. You have the invitation in your hand, a perfect date and a great party to attend, but what you're doing is grumbling over your far-from-empty closet, complaining that you have nothing to wear.

'Ojo Ngono', Nasirun's 'goro-goro' of tolerance

'Ojo Ngono', Nasirun's 'goro-goro' of toleranceBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Past the midnight hour, the dalang (puppet master) of the Javanese wayang puppet theater prepares for the climax of the performance.

Guess What? Moh. Mahfud M.D.

Guess What? Moh. Mahfud M.D. Less than two months after being appointed Minister of Defense, Moh. Mahfud M.D. had been disturbed by two mysterious letters.The first one was sent directly to his wife, Zaizatun Nihayati, a week after he was sworn in in August.

Guess What? Bagong Kussudiardja

Guess What? Bagong Kussudiardja In Javanese culture, ular-ular, or wedding advice, is usually delivered by the bride's father. But noted choreographer Bagong Kussudiardja, 67, wanted something different for his second marriage as he assigned his son, Butet Kartaredjasa to do the job."...

'Famili 100' still finding out what the survey says

'Famili 100' still finding out what the survey says Famili 100; Host: Sonny Tulung; Indosiar, 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 p.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday JAKARTA (JP): It must be something about short male TV game show hosts: pint-sized, boyish Sonny Tulung follows in the diminutive but successful...

Lots of belly laughs in 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'

Lots of belly laughs in 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'By Joko E.H. Anwar Nutty Professor II: The Klumps; Director: Peter Segal; Actors: Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson; Universal Picture, 1 hour 45 minutes JAKARTA (JP): There are not many films which are filled with special effects wizardry yet still...

Road rage in busy Jakarta: Blame it on adrenaline?

Road rage in busy Jakarta: Blame it on adrenaline? JAKARTA (JP): "He's heading south from Rodeo cross road. He just ignored the red light. The car's a dark blue 1989 Toyota. I need backup. Over," Brad, a street police officer yelled over his car radio.

Five kilos of gold robbed

Five kilos of gold robbed JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for eight men who made off with five kilograms of gold in an early morning robbery at the shop-house of a gold trader on Jl. K.H. Hasyim Ashari in Ciledug, Tangerang, on Saturday.Tangerang Police chief Supt.

Estrada not going to resign, ready to face detractors

Estrada not going to resign, ready to face detractors MANILA (Reuters): Embattled Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Saturday he would never resign and is ready to face detractors accusing him of receiving gambling kickbacks.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Sports 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Sports 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30...

Art Agenda

Art Agenda Retrospektif 2000 at Taman Ismail Art Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, phone (021) 315 4087, from Oct. 14 through to Oct. 23.The exhibition features drawings and paintings by Kaboel Suadi, who studied at the Fine Arts School of the Bandung Institute of Technology.

IM Texmaco moves step closer to finals berth

IM Texmaco moves step closer to finals berth BANDUNG (JP): Jakarta-based Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco needs one more victory to secure its place in the final round of the Kobatama national basketball league after winning its fourth-leg opening match against Surabaya-based Pacific Caesar 104-88 on...

Futuristic fashion designer takes audience to heaven

Futuristic fashion designer takes audience to heavenBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Fashion designer Didi Budiharjo has seen much of the world but found his own country the best. The rich local culture is now the major source of the inspiration that has resulted in his spreading fame.

Attorney general to examine findings on Tanjung Priok deaths

Attorney general to examine findings on Tanjung Priok deaths JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Saturday his office would examine the findings of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)'s investigation into the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident.