Archive: 28 October 2001
39 articles found
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI woman jailed in HK
RI woman jailed in HK HONG KONG: An Indonesian woman has received a record jail term of 19 and a half years for attempting to smuggle US$2.7 million worth of ecstasy pills into Hong Kong, a report said on Saturday. The penalty was the highest term ever passed for an offender importing the drug into the territory, the South China Morning Post reported.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Making a short stopover in Surabaya
Making a short stopover in Surabaya Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya "Welcome to Surabaya, the City of Heroes," an employee at a five-star hotel greeted a group of foreigners. The motto of Surabaya, the provincial capital of East Java, is meant to remind Indonesians of the bravery shown by locals during a battle on Nov. 10, 1945, during the struggle for independence. The name Surabaya literally means sura (a local fish) and baya (crocodile).
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
On the shelves
On the shelves The Jakarta Review of Books; PT Metafor Intermedia Indonesia; Volume 1, Number 1, October 2001; 31 pp; Rp 12,500 For those who love books, Jakarta often can be a difficult place to live. There is, it seems, a dearth of affordable books and a dearth of discussions about books.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Funny Man: October has had its up and downs for Eko Patrio.
Funny Man: October has had its up and downs for Eko Patrio. The TV personality and member of the comedy trio Patrio Group got married in the middle of the month after being injured in an on- set accident. Eko talks about his life, his career and the comedians who make him laugh. One Voice: A shared language was considered one of the ways to unify the diverse peoples of the archipelago during the fight for independence.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Travel downfall: Big players suffer more
Travel downfall: Big players suffer more Grace Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Contributor, Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America. The attack has sent the world airline industry into the doldrums.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
New star in Sony stable
New star in Sony stable Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How popular is dangdut music in Indonesia? Famous dangdut singer Camelia Malik places it in comparison with pop music. "People are shocked that pop band Sheila On 7 can sell one million copies of one album. In dangdut (popular local music with a strong Arab/Indian influence), that's nothing extraordinary," she claimed recently. "And pop singers are now making a fuss about holding solo concerts.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/GRACE
JP/4/GRACE Grace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America. The attack has sent the world airline industry into the doldrums. Prior to the tragedy, the decline in the global economy had led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to predict losses for all carriers of US$2.5 billion until the end of this year.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto to appear at the office on Wednesday for questioning in relation to a graft investigation.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
In search of dim sum: A tour of Jakarta restaurants
In search of dim sum: A tour of Jakarta restaurants John Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta Dim sum has its origins in China, but has long since become a worldwide epicurean favorite, with millions of people around the globe tucking into dim sum. In Jakarta, the best dim sum continues to be found in Kota, although the Samudra restaurant chain has brought dim sum further south. Here is a look at some of the best places to get your dim sum fix in Jakarta: Samudra Restaurant: Mulia Hotel, Jl.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Comedian Eko has a way with words
Comedian Eko has a way with words Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bunch of excited young women, mostly high school students, streams into Studio 3 at private station TPI's headquarters in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta. They are the studio audience for the shooting of Ngelaba, the weekly show which has made stars of comedy trio Patrio Group. Like most of the show's topics, this week's focuses on a current issue, the increase in electricity rates.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
N. Jakarta fire razes 300 homes
N. Jakarta fire razes 300 homes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fire engulfed about 300 houses in the densely populated Pejagalan subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, leaving more than 500 families homeless. The fire, which spread through a 9,000-square-meter area, started late on Friday and was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday. "It was first reported at 11:15 p.m. on Friday," Basuki, a firefighter, said.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A tale of the land of 'rencong'
A tale of the land of 'rencong' By Wildan Em Asrori My skin was blistered from the sun and was burning like a blazing iron when I heard a loud knock on the door, almost a bang. I dragged myself out of bed, rubbing my eyes as I walked to the door. My knees suddenly began to tremble as my hand reached for the door handle. I had no idea who was out there, breathing heavily.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian: Speaking the same lingo?
Indonesian: Speaking the same lingo? Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta I went to the mall after school with Andrea and her doi. But I was so bete because he is so jutek, I'd rather be jomblo than go out with him. Huh? Even speakers of Indonesian may not understand that sentence. That is because all the italicized words, while Indonesian, are slang. Doi means s/he or boyfriend/girlfriend. Bete is annoyed or upset, jutek is unfriendly and jomblo means dateless.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
An Explosion of Beauty and Nature
An Explosion of Beauty and Nature Rich in traditions of music and dance, architecture and religion, the village of Desa Tembok - Tejakula has established a small chic resort: Jepun Bali Resort. Vibrant tropical gardens, spectacular pool and idyllic courtyard settings form an oasis of natural beauty at the Jepun Bali Resort.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young people speak their minds about relevance of Indonesia
Young people speak their minds about relevance of Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is Bahasa Indonesia still relevant as a unifier of the Indonesian people? In conjunction with the commemoration of Youth Pledge Day on Sunday, we posed this question to young people from across the country.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Big is beautiful at Hughes' boutique
Big is beautiful at Hughes' boutique Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Dewi Hughes is not just well known as a TV presenter, but also as a "plump" Indonesian woman who looks fit, attractive and self- confident. "I like Hughes personally because she is a large but charming and smart lady with a strong personality," fashion designer Adjie Notonegoro said. In November 2000, Hughes opened Big boutique, which specializes in making and selling clothes for large women. The boutique is located on Jl.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reversal of fortune for teen chess stars
Reversal of fortune for teen chess stars Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sixth round of the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, saw the Indonesian youth team dealt a cruel blow as all three team members were defeated. Susanto Megaranto, who held the overall lead only two days ago and was expected to shine in the championship, failed to hold off Hungarian Viktor Erdos' onslaught in their U-14 category match.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia stays on course to Bermuda Bowl quaterfinals
Indonesia stays on course to Bermuda Bowl quaterfinals Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's team made a clean sweep of Japan, Italy and Brazil on Friday to return to the top eight on the provisional standings at the Bermuda Bowl bridge championship in Paris. Henky Lasut/Eddy Manoppo led the team to a 17-13 victory over Japan in the opening session match which indicates that they have recovered from their shock defeat by Australia in the final session on Thursday.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'I wanted to be a priest when I was a boy'
'I wanted to be a priest when I was a boy' Tantri Yuliandini and Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo F. Toemion has his work cut out for him in trying to entice back foreign investors in one of the country's darkest hours. Mission impossible? Perhaps, but Theo, a relatively young 45 in Indonesia's corridors of power, is known outside of politics as a successful businessman and dynamic personality. So, what made him the man he is today?
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Artist Beda takes his journey of life
Artist Beda takes his journey of life Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is not easy to find artist Beda Sudiman, for he is always on a journey. When The Jakarta Post tried to contact him recently, he was on his way to Yogyakarta, giving dates on the telephone as to where he will be and when. But few of Beda's plans for the future have much certainty as most of the time he himself is not sure what he might suddenly decide to do next.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Play lifts the lid on our culture baggage
Play lifts the lid on our culture baggage Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesian drama and theater have been performed in Australian cities from time to time, but there is something special about Tinted Windows, a play written and directed by Indonesian-born Sri Pudjiarti Dean, a Melbourne actor and radio broadcaster. To begin with, it has a small but multicultural cast.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 31. * Painting Art Festival 2001 by Amrus Natalsya, Joko Pekik, etc., Bizete Gallery, Jl. Gandaria I No. 9A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7246725), Mon. to Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiasts
JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiasts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is likely to repeat last year's success and popularity with movie lovers, as evidenced by the many sold-out films during its opening on Friday. "Tickets for 31 films have already sold out," Vashti Trisnawati Abhidana, the communications director of JIFFest 2001, told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia arrests 40 protesters
Malaysia arrests 40 protesters MALAYSIA: Police arrested at least 40 people, including a journalist and two cameramen, near a northern Malaysian prison camp on Saturday during an opposition rally to protest a security law that allows for indefinite detention without trial.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Booking rooms online, why not?
Booking rooms online, why not? By Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Are you planning to go somewhere but don't have enough time to find a good hotel. Why not try online booking, it is easier and more convenient. With only a click of your computer mouse, you can find a wide range of hotel choices that can suit your taste, and more importantly your budget. In Indonesia, the number of hotels which have their own online reservation facilities are still few and far between.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
What's in Sunday
What's in Sunday Keeping it Simple: Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan has made his home into a temple to Zen living. Furniture is kept to the bare minimum as he emphasizes function and simple ethnic details. Take a tour of his home with us. Theo Time: Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo F. Toemion has his work cut out for him in trying to lure back foreign investors in one of the country's darkest hours.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Songs and Dances 9:00 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Sports Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 News 7:30 News (in English) 8:00 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
On the shelves
On the shelves The Magician: A Collection of Short Stories; By Bakdi Soemanto; Kanisius Publishing, 2001; 104 pp To Bakdi Soemanto life is humor. He sees life, bitter as it may be, as something that always generates fun. There is little, if anything, in life that cannot make us smile. This seems to be the general theme of the stories in this collection. In The Fried Chicken, the story that opens this collection and was published in The Jakarta Post on Jan.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
On the trail of dim sum
On the trail of dim sum John Badalu Contributor Jakarta Dim sum has its origins in China, but has long since become a worldwide epicurean favorite, with millions of people around the globe tucking into dim sum. In Jakarta, the best dim sum continues to be found in Kota, although the Samudra restaurant chain has brought dim sum further south. Here is a look at some of the best places to get your dim sum fix in Jakarta: Samudra Restaurant: Mulia Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika, South Jakarta. Tel.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh air
Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh air Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java "Malang is a city surrounded by volcanoes with beautiful scenery, and fresh, cool air." That would likely be the description of Malang from those who lived there or spent time in the city during the 1960s. However, the city they knew some 40 years ago is not the same place that exists today.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia?
Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia? It's a quiet Sunday afternoon at a Jakarta hotel promotion for food from a neighboring land when a sudden flurry of words breaks through the clanking of cutlery on plates. It's not just the unusual sight of the rather large Indonesian woman in front of us venting her anger, very Western-style, at the waitress (a waiter had overlooked asking her if she wanted soup from the buffet ... go figure) that intrigues me. It's her words that get me going.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
What's in Sunday
What's in Sunday Keeping it Simple: Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan has made his home into a temple to Zen living. Furniture is kept to the bare minimum as he emphasizes function and simple ethnic details. Take a tour of his home with us. Theo Time: Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo F. Toemion has his work cut out for him in trying to lure back foreign investors in one of the country's darkest hours.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
For TREND/Sunday-Oct. 28/Need client's approval - bsr
For TREND/Sunday-Oct. 28/Need client's approval - bsr Jepun Bali Resort An Explosion of Beauty and Nature The North East Coast of Bali is a backdrop of clove plantations cascading down the hillsides and the Mount Agung soaring through clouds, with forests and tropical beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Bali Sea. Rich in traditions of music and dance, architecture and religion, the village of Desa Tembok - Tejakula has established a small chic resort: Jepun Bali Resort.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flood victims face possible starvation
Flood victims face possible starvation Agus Maryono and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Purwokerto More than 20,000 of the 30,000 victims of flooding in the regencies of Kebumen, Cilacap and Banyumas in the southern part of Central Java are facing possible starvation and drug shortages due to the dwindling supplies of food and drugs.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicity
Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicity Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less is more, said the architect Mies van der Rohe. Inspired, perhaps, by Mies' international style, Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan displays minimal furnishings for his house and emphasizes function and simple ethnic details instead. A wooden fence on an iron and brick wall greet visitors to his two-story house in Bintaro, South Jakarta.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Say what? Speaking Indonesian today
Say what? Speaking Indonesian today ----------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------- I went to the mall after school with Andrea and her doi. But I was so bete because he is so jutek! I'd rather be jomblo than go out with him!. Huh? Even speakers of Indonesian may not understand that sentence. That is because all the italicized words, while Indonesian, are slang. Doi means s/he or boyfriend/girlfriend. Bete is annoyed or upset, jutek is unfriendly and jomblo means dateless.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is an HIV vaccine on the horizon
Is an HIV vaccine on the horizon Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne No one in Indonesia, or in the region for that matter, can pretend that HIV/AIDS is an insignificant problem as available data shows that the illness has affected at least one in every 1000 in the population.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mostly great, except for Internet connectivity
Mostly great, except for Internet connectivity Christiani Tumelap, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For German traveler Juergen, 37, many of Jakarta's hotels, with their luxurious interiors, spacious rooms and friendly staff, are actually much better than the ones back home. The only thing he truly misses from the hotels he visited here is proper Internet connections. "I wish the hotels here, at least the major ones, had complete in-room Internet facilities like in big hotels in Europe.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A treat for Halloween
A treat for Halloween Linda Hollands, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pumpkins are associated with Halloween in many parts of Europe and the United States. If you want to give your family a treat on Oct. 31, try this delicious recipe for pumpkin pie, adapted from the Margaret Fulton Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery.