Archive: 15 July 2001
43 articles found
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
A bomb victim dies at hospital
A bomb victim dies at hospital JAKARTA (JP): One of 14 people injured by Wednesday's bomb blast under the Slipi flyover, West Jakarta, died on Saturday from serious wounds in his body and head at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) emergency room.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Lisa wins silver in Asian c'ships
Lisa wins silver in Asian c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian weightlifter Raema Lisa Rumbewas won a silver medal in the 53-kilogram division of the 14th Asian Senior Women's weightlifting championships in the southern South Korean city of Chonju on Saturday.Lisa lifted a total of 192.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: AlatasFrench EmbassyALATAS HONORED: French Ambassador to Indonesia Gerard Cros (right) on behalf of the French government honors former minister of foreign affairs Ali Alatas with a Commandeur dans l'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur medal.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Working hard to court Indonesians
Working hard to court Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): Australian property developers consider Indonesia a great foreign market. The Australian government is also encouraging foreigners to purchase apartments in the continent.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Rehab centers help local drug addicts
Rehab centers help local drug addicts In this and related articles on Pages 2 and 3, The Jakarta Post's Santi W.E. Soekanto and contributors Nuraini Razak and Deka Kurniawan explore the question of drug rehabilitation centers in Indonesia.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Local dotcom companies adapt swiftly to stay alive
Local dotcom companies adapt swiftly to stay aliveBy John Ruwitch JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesian Web company Kopitime.com is not afraid of change.In the last two years it has changed its name three times, evolved from a "bricks-and-mortar" advertising firm into a multi- portal dotcom, sprouted an...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Healthy lifestyle helps avert diabetes
Healthy lifestyle helps avert diabetes JAKARTA (JP): If you belong to the group at high risk for diabetes mellitus, you should make certain adjustments to your lifestyle.Experts warn that if significant, long-term lifestyle changes are not made, your health could be affected and this could lead to...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Text and photo
Text and photo by Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage. They then apply eyeliner and lipstick with careful precision before admiring their reflection in the mirror. They all have the same hope: winning the cover girl contest.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
On the fast lane into oblivion?
On the fast lane into oblivion?By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road.The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Deceived by a furniture trader
Deceived by a furniture traderFrom KompasIn June 2001, we bought a furniture set for our bedroom, a TV cabinet and bookcase from Decho Artistica represented by Ir. Deborah Rosanti residing in Taman Permata Buana at Jl. Pulau Selayar I Blok JI/12 A, Jakarta.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001
TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001TVRI.TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m. Interval3:00 News3:30 TV Series4:00 Music4:30 Children's Program5:00 News5:30 Economic News6:00 Village News6:15 TV...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Indonesian batik on show in Amsterdam
Indonesian batik on show in AmsterdamBy Kunang Helmi-Picard AMSTERDAM (JP): Yet again, Indonesian batik plays a prominent role in an internationally renowned museum, this time at the venerable Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Ex-police chief backs Bimantoro
Ex-police chief backs Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's efforts to seek moral support from former National Police chief Hugeng Iman Santosa apparently proved fruitless when, during an almost-one- hour meeting between the two here on Saturday, Hugeng said that he saw no reason to...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
A challenging route to Borobudur's Buddhist temple
A challenging route to Borobudur's Buddhist templeBy Ahmad Solikhan MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Borobudur temple, one of the seven wonders of the world, has been visited by millions of people.However, for most people the real meaning of the monument, built in the eighth century during the...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
A taste of luxury
A taste of luxury A secluded haven, carefully carved above the Ayung River, and hidden among blue skies, green paddies and the soothing distant sounds of age-old rituals.Harmoniously blending nature's rich and ancient traditions, Puri Wulandari, A Boutique Resort and Spa, is an example of Bali's...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Political uncertainty shrouds Art Summit
Political uncertainty shrouds Art SummitBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians, especially Jakartans, are shuddering at the thought of possible chaos when President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid faces impeachment on Aug. 1.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Rehab centers: Safe havens for addicts
Rehab centers: Safe havens for addicts JAKARTA (JP): Psychiatrist Al Bachri Husin established Wisma Adiksi (Addiction House) in late 1998 using his own money because he witnessed an overwhelming upsurge in the number of drug abusers that existing health facilities simply could not cope with.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Tale about the blend of Batak, Malay ethnic music
Tale about the blend of Batak, Malay ethnic musicBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of people were attending the Batak wedding ceremony at Wisma Nejer in Medan.Highlighted by pop music group Sopo Nauli, the party turned "chaotic" as the crowd danced to the melodious tunes.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Picking the proper clubs
Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment.There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Crispy seafood spring rolls
Crispy seafood spring rollsBy Mary Winata JAKARTA (JP): I would like to share this particular secret recipe with all of you who love seafood and fruit. This is how to make seafood spring rolls, which are a combination of shrimp and mild, sweet mango flesh.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Announcement
Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Guide for overseas buyers
Guide for overseas buyers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians have their own reasons for owning apartments, offices and houses in Australia.The reasons may include accommodation for a child studying there, or for an employee working Down Under.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
RI-India cultural ties in Devare's eyes
RI-India cultural ties in Devare's eyesBy Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Hema Devare, wife of S.T. Devare -- a former Indian Ambassador to Jakarta, who held the post from 1994 to 1998 -- came to Jakarta last week on a cultural mission.Devare, born in Puna, India on Oct.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
KITLV: Where we can learn about RI
KITLV: Where we can learn about RI LEIDEN, The Netherlands (JP): Foreign scholars may imagine that the Royal Institute of Linguistics and Anthropology, the scholarly association that focuses on studies of Southeast Asia, Caribbean and Oceania, has its office in a grand building.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Private TV station 'TPI' launching new mystery series
Private TV station 'TPI' launching new mystery series JAKARTA (JP): Uninvited guests in the form of hideous ghosts appear at a cafe at night. Frightened guests run for their lives.That was a scene in a play performed at the launching of a new program on private TV station TPI called TV Misteri or...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
PDI-P urges MPR to hold snap special session
PDI-P urges MPR to hold snap special session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) ended its three-day national working meeting on Saturday with nine resolutions, including the decision to support an accelerated People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) special...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Angelique, one step further in pro tennis career
Angelique, one step further in pro tennis careerBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Winning this year's Wimbledon junior title has taught rising tennis star Angelique Widjaja a lesson: be courageous and stay focussed.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Pearls, unique organic gems with incandescent glow
Pearls, unique organic gems with incandescent glowBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): A unique organic "gem" from the bottom of the sea with an amazing luminous glow, pearls are admired by almost everyone. They gleam under the sun, their characteristic whiteness rivaled by none.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
RI greenfields among the region
RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses.In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Dorothea's poems cry out for equality
Dorothea's poems cry out for equalityKILL THE RADIO, Sebuah Radio Kumatikan; Dorothea Rosa Herliany; Editor & Translator: Harry Aveling; Indonesiatera, Magelang, 2001; 127 + xxxiv pp; Rp 40,000 JAKARTA (JP): Readers of the literature columns in local newspapers must be familiar with Dorothea's...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Steps to buying property Down Under
Steps to buying property Down Under If you have children studying in Australia and want to buy a property for your children there, or if you plan to buy property in Australia for investment purposes, the following steps -- contributed by Central Equity Limited, Raine and Horne and PT Procon Indah...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Indonesia to host four-nation meeting on choking haze
Indonesia to host four-nation meeting on choking haze SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia will host a four-nation meeting on July 19 to find ways to combat forest fires raging on Sumatra and Kalimantan as smoke from the blazes drives up pollution levels in the region.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Makes more sense to purchase than to rent
Makes more sense to purchase than to rentBy Riyadi Suparno Australian property companies, or their agents here, confirm that the principal reason for Indonesians buying property in Australia os to provide their children with accomodation because, for those who can afford it, it makes more sense to...
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Parents dreaming of Tiger kids
Parents dreaming of Tiger kidsBy Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Andhika sat stunned in front of the TV watching golf icon Tiger Woods make a final birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta on April 10.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Loyalty to President?
Loyalty to President?From Rakyat MerdekaReferring to an article in Rakyat Merdeka of July 12 on ministers' loyalty to the President, as advocated by Agum Gumelar, in my opinion Agum Gumelar's recommendation is far too late.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Indonesian cigarette manufacturer clings to old ways
Indonesian cigarette manufacturer clings to old waysBy Achmad Sukarsono KEDIRI, Indonesia (Reuters): Juniarsih has been hand-rolling tobacco for the last 17 years at a big factory run by Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker, but with little hope things will change.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Enchanting Balinese-Chinese dance drama
Enchanting Balinese-Chinese dance dramaBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): When the nine-meter-long traditional Chinese jung vessel rolled onto the stage, the hundreds of people who thronged the Werdhi Budaya Art Center's Ardha Chandra open- air stage gasped in awe.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
A privilege through memberships
A privilege through memberships JAKARTA (JP): In the United States there are several private golf clubs that only allow up to 200 members and whose membership and annual fee run into the millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively.
Sun, 15 Jul 2001
Taufik's withdrawal his own decision: Coach
Taufik's withdrawal his own decision: Coach JAKARTA (JP): The training director at the Indonesian Badminton Center, Christian Hadinata, said world number three Taufik Hidayat decided on his own to withdraw from the US$120,000 Malaysian Open, starting on Monday.