Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 25 November 2001

38 articles found

U.S. embassy staff come 'home'

U.S. embassy staff come 'home'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While continuing to warn Americans against traveling to Indonesia unless absolutely necessary, the U.S. government has allowed its embassy personnel and their families, who left Indonesia because of perceived threats, to return.

Budiman knew hijacker

Budiman knew hijackerD. Ian Hopper, Associated Press, Washington An Indonesian man charged with document fraud knew Mohammed Atta because the two attended the same mosque in Germany, but he had not seen the hijacker since he came to the United States, his lawyer said on Friday.

Imaniar's spouse detained

Imaniar's spouse detained JAKARTA: Police detained Mohammed Malcom Don, the Singaporean husband of local singer Imaniar Noer Said, for allegedly assaulting employees of Ayer island, Kepulauan Seribu, on Nov. 18, his lawyer Ariyanto Bakri said on Saturday.

Surprise, regret mark evaluation time for fitness fanatics

Surprise, regret mark evaluation time for fitness fanaticsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was the day of reckoning, a time to stand up and be counted. And pinched, put through a grueling step test and measured, to see how Jeff and Heidi had done after a month of their three-month fitness trial program.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------For those looking to escape the heat and enjoy a relaxing holiday with the family, Central Java offers a perfect retreat. Perched on the slopes of Mount Lawu, Tawangmangu promises a cool time for everyone.

Warm up with a meal of rabbit 'state'

Warm up with a meal of rabbit 'state' The glowing afternoon sun provided light but very little warmth, and the gentle breeze added to the peaceful atmosphere. To the east, the Grojogan Sewu waterfall thunderously disgorged its sparkling stream.

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Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali

Celebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to celebrate with your loved ones.

Off-road driving in comfort of a sedan

Off-road driving in comfort of a sedanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Up on the hill in Sentul, near Bogor in West Java, on land where a housing complex is planned to be built, driving instructor Fritz Lanio from Germany sat comfortably behind the steering wheel."Ready?" he asked.

Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap

Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap or Migration to Jakarta: Stories of success and shame or Migrants discover streets of the city not paved with goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country,...

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Monday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.

'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'

'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'Sri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Becky Tumewu has been through a number of career changes in her life. First she was a singer, then a comic actor and a broadcaster for youth radio station Prambors in Jakarta.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no.

Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadows

Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadowsChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, Jakarta You might be able to keep all your moral and religious objections to yourself when it comes to a lesbian acquaintance at work or college, and treat them as you would any other female colleague.

A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and

A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and television presenter, Becky Tumewu has worn many hats in her career. Now married and a mother, Becky takes some time out of her hectic schedule to sit down with us and provide some insight into her life.

Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual

Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual Tawangmangu, a small resort town on the northwestern slope of Mount Lawu in southeastern Central Java, is a popular holiday destination known for its invigorating mountain air as well as its traditional rituals.

Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) The One 15:00 19:05 21:15 Joy Ride 15:40 19:45 21:45 Ride with the Devil 15:00 19:05 21:15 The Score 15:40 19:45 21:45 Captain Corelli's Mandolin 15:00 19:05 21:15Senayan (Tel.

Streets of Jakarta not paved in gold

Streets of Jakarta not paved in goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country, attracting a wave of migrants each year. And the largest influx of migrants to the capital takes place each year following Idul Fitri, when...

A ringing success

A ringing successAsniar Sahab, Contributor, Jakarta When she was in the early stages of her pregnancy, Mira Sayogo was still on the catwalk for Sebastian Gunawan's and Oscar Lawalata's solo fashion shows.

Activists call for intensive campaign against unsafe sex

Activists call for intensive campaign against unsafe sexMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 18-year-old "Maya" thought the world had ended for her when her doctor confirmed that she was pregnant. She thought she was just having her first ever intimate relationship.

Hotels gear up for year-end parties

Hotels gear up for year-end partiesI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta It will be a very interesting couple of weeks in late December. Life will brighten up across Indonesia, particularly in the capital.

Coming Home: Whatever happened to Singapore-born singer Anita

Coming Home: Whatever happened to Singapore-born singer Anita Sarawak, who was so popular here in the '70s and early '80s? Well, she has been plying her trade in Las Vegas for the last 18 years. But now she is back home, happily married and ready to embark on a new chapter in her career.

Legendary British motorcycle arrives in Indonesia

Legendary British motorcycle arrives in IndonesiaDes Price, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is the world's third largest market for motorcycles so it is little wonder that manufacturers in China and Korea are trying to get in on sales which have long been dominated by Japanese names like Honda,...

KL police arrest Nur Misuari

KL police arrest Nur Misuari MALAYSIA: Philippine Muslim rebel leader Nur Misuari was arrested early on Saturday on an island off Malaysia's Sabah state, Inspector General of Police Norian Mai said.Misuari and six of his followers were arrested at 3:30 a.m.

Gay Muslim working to dispel stereotypes

Gay Muslim working to dispel stereotypesTania Branigan, Guardian News Service, London "The first thing that comes into people's minds when you mention Islam is terrorism," Adnan Ali says wearily. "The second is fundamentalism. Muslims are always presented just as these bearded old men.

Tawangmangu: A cool spot in Central Java

Tawangmangu: A cool spot in Central Java For those looking to escape the heat and enjoy a relaxing holiday with the family, Central Java offers a perfect retreat. Perched on the slopes of Mount Lawu, Tawangmangu promises a cool time for everyone.

Consumers have beef with price rise

Consumers have beef with price riseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of beef in traditional markets continued to soar on Saturday and will likely keep increasing until the end of the holiday season, resulting in disappointment for those customers who find the prices to be beyond their means.

Lord of the Rings: Former model Mira Sayogo has stepped off the

Lord of the Rings: Former model Mira Sayogo has stepped off the catwalk and into the jewelry business. Her distinctive ring designs, with their large, colorful gems, can be seen on the fingers of some of the country's top celebrities. Find out how she managed to become such a ringing success.

Sculptor does not clown around with his art

Sculptor does not clown around with his artA Christiant Kusuma, Contributor, Yogyakarta Those who have patronized a McDonald's fast-food restaurant anywhere in the world are no doubt familiar with the red-haired, balloon-nosed figure of Ronald McDonald.

R.A. Kosasih still an idol for cartoonists

R.A. Kosasih still an idol for cartoonistsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He looks like an ordinary grandfather, with white hair and only a few teeth remaining. His hands tremble sometimes but, overall, he appears healthy despite having reached 82 years of age.

The best places for a sip of tea in Jakarta

The best places for a sip of tea in JakartaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta A great deal of scientific evidence has been gathered on the health benefits of drinking tea. According to some experts, drinking one or more cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and some types...

'Jelangkung' a guilty pleasure

'Jelangkung' a guilty pleasureJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta When American movie director Sam Raimi made his breakthrough in 1982 with Evil Dead, critics and audiences alike raved about his ability to create an extremely entertaining horror film on a shoestring budget.

Anita Sarawak Happy to be home again

Anita Sarawak Happy to be home againHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singer/entertainer Anita Sarawak greeted a group of reporters recently.Anita who?If you grew up in the 1970s or early 1980s, you are probably familiar with the Singapore-born entertainer.

`Kompas' TV goes on air Sunday

`Kompas' TV goes on air Sunday JAKARTA: A new TV channel will officially begin broadcasting on Sunday, marking the debut of the Kompas-Gramedia group, the nation's largest publishing house, in the television broadcast industry.

Thi D. Nguyen: A painter with the soul of a monk

Thi D. Nguyen: A painter with the soul of a monkMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta The art of Thi D. Nguyen follows in the spiritual footsteps of Zen Buddhist monks. He makes the space on his canvases look empty, even though they are full of detail.

Vietnamese painter ...

Vietnamese painter ...Mehru Jaffer Contributor Jakarta The art of Thi D. Nguyen follows in the spiritual footsteps of Zen Buddhist monks. He makes the space on his canvases look empty, even though they are full of detail.

On the shelves

On the shelvesLarung; By Ayu Utami; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, in cooperation with Jurnal Kebudayaan Kalam, 2001; 259 pp; Rp 30,000 After three years, 55,000 copies sold (and counting) and a bit of skepticism about whether she really wrote it herself, author Ayu Utami has published the sequel to...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Documentary 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Religious Teachings 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Cartoon 5:00 Documentary...