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Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Singapore Sotheby's shelves plan to sell RI painting
Singapore Sotheby's shelves plan to sell RI painting SINGAPORE (JP): Sotheby's auction house decided on Saturday to postpone its controversial plan to sell a painting by famous Indonesian painter the late Sindusudarsono Sudjojono or S.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
How many times do you pray in a day?
How many times do you pray in a day?By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Almost all of Indonesian dictionaries should be revised now especially regarding religious terms as some of them are no longer suitable.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Marginalized Islamic sects find wider room for development
Marginalized Islamic sects find wider room for developmentBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): The current era of reformation has given broader room for marginalized Islamic sects to expand their activities without having to fear being banned by the government.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
'Shabu-shabu': Indonesia's new drug craze
'Shabu-shabu': Indonesia's new drug crazeBy David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): When Doyok, the comedian, was caught for the possession of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), many Indonesians gasped with surprise! This was then shortly followed by the arrest of Maya Ari Sigit, also in relation to...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Govt raises fuel prices by an average of 12 percent
Govt raises fuel prices by an average of 12 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government on Saturday raised fuel prices by an average of 12 percent to help offset soaring oil prices in international markets. The new prices are effective as of Sunday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Gus Dur tells students to march to Cendana
Gus Dur tells students to march to Cendana JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has encouraged students once again to march to Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana if they are not happy with the court's decision to drop the corruption case against the former president.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Woman's memory lives on in scholarship for RI teachers
Woman's memory lives on in scholarship for RI teachersBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): The grief remains, but the parents of Kelly Stephens are dedicated to keeping her memory alive.A scholarship in her name is their way of ensuring their daughter's love of teaching and of her adopted Indonesian...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Inna mixes it up with new styles
Inna mixes it up with new stylesBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Designer Inna Rachma puts a lot of confidence in her kebaya collections.She is one of the pioneers of kebaya (long sleeved Indonesian traditional blouses) design, mixing them with capri trousers or denim slacks back in the 1997 before...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
People seek respect for religious rights
People seek respect for religious rights After three decades when discussion of religion was virtually silenced, Indonesians are coming forward about their beliefs. The Jakarta Post's Rikza Abdullah and Ida Indawati Khouw focus on the growing exploration of religious rights.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
50 masked men raid discotheque, hurt guests
50 masked men raid discotheque, hurt guests JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 masked men dressed in black raided the JeJe Discotheque on Jl. Budi Kemuliaan, Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta in the early hours of Saturday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Art Agenda
Art Agenda Theatrical Performance Tabib Gadungan, (the Phony Doctor) presented jointly by Studiklub Teater Bandung and the CCF French Cultural Center, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta, on Oct. 5, at 8 p.m.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto I: ChildrenJP/msaSCHOLARSHIP: Austrian Ambassador to Indonesia Viktor Sagalla (wearing black jacket at the back) poses with Jakarta elementary and secondary school students. The students were the recipients of scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Batavia, Kiwanis Club WELS and...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'
On the fitness beat with 'Prima Raga'By Lies Sartika JAKARTA (JP): The girls move two steps to the right and left, raising their arms in front of their faces and then pulling them back and forth, following the instructions on television.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh
Two more govt offices attacked in Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Armed separatist rebels launched two separate bomb and arson attacks on two government offices in the past two days, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Olympics Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Film 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 Olympics Program 4:00 Closing Ceremony Olympics Sydney 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 PerformanceProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life'
Going for gold in 'Olympics of Life' JAKARTA (JP): It takes something like the Olympics rolling around every four years to make one sit up and realize what a competitive arena the world has become.Insurmountable challenges and unbelievable obstacles are overcome and there is constantly someone...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
'There is no need to feel inferior'
'There is no need to feel inferior' Fashion industry insiders are always quick to name Okky Asokawati as one of the country's first professional models. The daughter of a policeman not only had the looks to rise to the top of her profession, but also the brains to earn a degree in psychology from...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung
A day with a 'becak' driver from Lampung Sunadi, about 45, is a becak (pedicab) driver from the village of Jambe, Indramayu, in Sumatra's Lampung province. Previously a farmer, he moved to Jakarta three years ago in an effort to earn a better living, leaving his wife Ramini, 27, and two young...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat traffic
Revved up and ready to go on motorbike to beat trafficBy Mohammad Yazid JAKARTA (JP): Getting from one place to another is one of the biggest problems for people amid the capital's chronic traffic deficiencies.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
UN official in E. Timor blasts Jakarta on gangs
UN official in E. Timor blasts Jakarta on gangs UNITED NATIONS (Reuters): The senior UN official in East Timor rebuked Indonesia on Friday for hesitation and prevarication in moving against violent gangs he said should be disarmed, broken up and their leaders arrested.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?
Young painter Erica, a gem or just a trend?By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Erica Hestu Wahyuni is just like her paintings. She is cuddly like a teddy bear, cheerful and full of joy. And to be in the company of the 29 year-old painter surrounded by her work is to be constantly reminded of what a...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parenting
Stars tell of the ups and downs of single parentingBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Pierre Gruno brings his own experience as a father to his role as the head of a family on a popular television serial.The 47 year old married young at the age of 20 when he was at the height of his career as a male...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Balinese artist shows his talent in Paris
Balinese artist shows his talent in ParisBy Kunang Helmi-Picard PARIS (JP): The second edition of the contemporary art exhibition "Art in the World" opened on Friday Sept. 8. On the same occasion the city's new cultural premises, under the bridge Pont Alexandre III on the right bank of the Seine in...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI
Benny to miss D. Cup clash against RI JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian top player Benny Wijaya, who now plays for Chinese Taipei, has confirmed that he will miss the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 2 final here next week, an official said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On demeaning attitude
On demeaning attitude I refer to Mrs. Ardie's letter which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 28, 2000 titled Demeaning attitude.Ibu Ardie, you are not by chance a North American, are you? If you are, this will help to explain your non-understanding of Indonesian humor.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
On the record
On the recordAlbum : Archipelagongs (Warner Music Indonesia/2000)Artist : Ubiet If you are looking for a good album on contemporary Indonesian ethnic music, just grab this one from Ubiet.As you move from track to track, Ubiet takes you on a journey across the Indonesian archipelago from Aceh to...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists?
Mindanao rebels -- fighters or terrorists? Under The Crescent Moon: Rebellion In Mindanao By Marites Danguilan Vitug & Glenda M. Gloria Ateneo Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs & Institute for Popular Democracy, Quezon City, the Philippines 2000 344 pages 300 Philippine pesos YOGYAKARTA...
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
New theme for Pancasila day
New theme for Pancasila day JAKARTA (JP): The country on Sunday commemorates Pancasila Day which falls on Oct. 1 under a new theme, "Commemoration of the National Tragedy due to the Betrayal of Pancasila".The annual commemoration is in remembrance of a failed coup attempt on Sept.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
Indonesian political talkshows get hotter
Indonesian political talkshows get hotterBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): In a country like Indonesia where the credo "silence is gold" is still prevalent, with Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri as its faithful follower, having an open, spontaneous and dynamic talk show used to be a rare luxury.
Sun, 01 Oct 2000
In the raw with Indonesian salads
In the raw with Indonesian salads JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians love their vegetables, both raw and cooked. Their variety of dressings spice up even the most familiar of greens.Urap A traditional salad of boiled vegetables tossed in grated coconut and spices.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Oil price recovers on Iraq's news
Oil price recovers on Iraq's news LONDON (Reuters): Oil prices recovered some losses on Friday after slumping heavily when Iraq vowed not to disrupt its export sales of more than two million barrels per day (bpd).London Brent crude futures were trading up 55 cents at $29.81, having skidded $1.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Embargo and lessons from history
Embargo and lessons from historyBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): Modern political history shows that embargoes have hardly ever achieved their purposes.An embargo is essentially a policy of political isolation by one or several countries or by international organizations towards certain countries,...
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Asian banks recover from crisis: S&P
Asian banks recover from crisis: S&P TOKYO (Reuters): Asian banks are recovering after the region's 1997 currency crisis but will take at least another three to five years to regain their full health, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Condemning military is counterproductive: Wiranto
Condemning military is counterproductive: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Continued condemnation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in retaliation for past wrongdoings could be counterproductive, Gen. (ret) Wiranto has warned.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
ASEAN, an historical embodiment of Southeast Asia
ASEAN, an historical embodiment of Southeast Asia The following is the second of two articles based on the address of former foreign minister Ali Alatas on his acceptance of a degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, conferred by the National University of Singapore on Sept. 19.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Ex-employees of liquidated ministries still unemployed
Ex-employees of liquidated ministries still unemployed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is having difficulties providing jobs for some 40,000 government employees in Jakarta whose ministries were closed down by the central government.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Ngasem market: A silent witness to trade in rare birds
Ngasem market: A silent witness to trade in rare birdsBy Bambang Trisno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Visitors to Ngasem bird market in Tamansari area, some 500 meters west of the Yogyakarta Palace, can witness rare and protected birds being freely traded.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
China warns U.S. against arms sale
China warns U.S. against arms sale BEIJING (AFP): China warned on Friday the United States against going ahead with a planned US$1.3 billion arms sale to Taiwan, or otherwise face "serious consequences," state media said.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Freeport reorganizes its management structure
Freeport reorganizes its management structure NEW ORLEANS (Dow Jones): Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. reorganized its management structure, giving more responsibility for the operations of its principal unit, PT-Freeport Indonesia, to its Indonesian-based executive team.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Experts differ in opinion on Soeharto case
Experts differ in opinion on Soeharto case JAKARTA (JP): Experts differ in opinion on the decision by presiding judge Lalu Mariyun to drop all charges of graft against former president Soeharto and to return the dossiers to the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Glass painting exhibition by Magelang artists, Kedai Kebun, Jl Tirtodipuran 3 (phone: 0274-376114, fax: 0274-375194), Oct 1-30, 2000. * Photo exhibition: Potret Manusia by Mohammad Amin, CCF French Cultural Center, Jl Sagan 3 (phone: 0274-566520), Oct 2-11,...
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Lippo Ltd. books losses
Lippo Ltd. books losses HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Battered by hefty provisions for bad debts, Lippo Ltd. on Friday reported a net loss of HK$38.7 million for the six months ended June 30, compared with a HK$14.6 million net profit in the year-earlier period.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Olympics Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport News 9:00 News 9:30 Quiz 10:00 Film 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Autonomy will bring 'few structural changes'
Autonomy will bring 'few structural changes' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Surjadi Soedirdja said on Friday that when regional autonomy was implemented, there would not be much difference in the bureaucratic structure or the composition of regional administrations.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Emil warns of impact from environmental damage
Emil warns of impact from environmental damage JAKARTA (JP): The rolling out of regional autonomy in January next year could lead to widespread environmental damage due to local governments' lack of vision and concern on biodiversity management, an expert warned on Friday.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Govt offers help for IT kiosks
Govt offers help for IT kiosks JAKARTA (JP): The office of the State Minister for Research and Technology has prepared a catalog of practical technology in the form of CD-roms to be given to those interested in opening Information and Technology (IT) kiosks.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Bonuses await medal winners in Olympic Games
Bonuses await medal winners in Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): Men's doubles shuttlers Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan top the list of cash bonus recipients following their gold-medal triumph in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Three Indonesians who are preserving the country's past
Three Indonesians who are preserving the country's past JAKARTA (JP): The difficulty experienced in obtaining information relating to the history of various historic sites is no secret, leaving Indonesians open to criticism for not caring about their own history.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
S'pore, Japan conclude joint study on free trade
S'pore, Japan conclude joint study on free trade SINGAPORE (AFP): A free trade agreement between Singapore and Japan has moved a step closer to realization with the completion of a joint study on the proposed pact, officials said Friday.
Sat, 30 Sep 2000
Govt keeps silent
Govt keeps silentFrom NeracaIn October there will be an increase of fuel price. As a result of this government policy, prices of staple food and the daily needs will begin to gradually increase. So far the government is silent. It hasn't made any appeal or threat to sanction traders' speculations.