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Archive: 13 January 2002

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Malaysian tabloid cuts staff

Malaysian tabloid cuts staff MALAYSIA: Some 40 editorial staff on the Malaysian tabloid newspaper The Sun have been laid off by its publishers Sun Media Sdn Bhd, a union leader said Saturday.K. Kanan, chairman of the National Union of Journalist (NUJ)- Sun branch said the news was broken to...

Govt told to broach FTA with Japan

Govt told to broach FTA with JapanAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic experts say that the Indonesian government must take advantage of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit here to pursue the establishment of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the world's...

GAM urges general strike to protest military brutality

GAM urges general strike to protest military brutalityIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has called a general strike starting Jan. 16 in the restive province as a move to protest (Indonesian) alleged military brutality against civilians.

Fact not fiction of a life telling tales

Fact not fiction of a life telling talesMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is fact not fabrication that David Alexander does little else in life except tell tales. The 53-year-old former school teacher has been traveling far and wide mesmerizing many with the magical art of story telling.

Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledge

Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledgeAendra H. Medita, Contributor, Jakarta In a quiet and humble way, when Suyatna Anirun passed on, he left behind him a legacy rich with glorious oeuvres for Indonesia's modern theater. In the early hours of Jan.

Crafting her legacy in jewelry design

Crafting her legacy in jewelry designRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali On Sept. 11 last year, when the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed into a heap of rubble, the hearts of a loving couple broke, too.

Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of Indonesia

Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of IndonesiaKate Connolly, Guardian News Service, Berlin Leni Riefenstahl, the film-maker whose propaganda documentaries turned Hitler into an icon, is attempting to rehabilitate herself after fifty years of vilification with the planned release later this...

SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully

SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully Message failed. Resend?The three words appeared on my cell phone screen while attempting to send short messages to friends and family a few minutes after the beginning of the new year.

When accuracy is a must

When accuracy is a mustI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta There are many ways for businesses to initiate projects, market their products, promote themselves or find partners.The traditional and most favored way used for such purposes, is by getting or placing corporate information through printed...

The Internet offers much, much more

The Internet offers much, much moreBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post With the power of the Internet, you can access information on thousands of companies around the world in almost all business fields in a matter of seconds.

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-------------------------------------------------------------- Indonesian Historiography By Sartono Kartodirdjo Kanisius Publisher, 2001 191 pp Rp 25,000 -------------------------------------------------------------- The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998,...

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FOR ADVERTORIAL SUNDAY JAN 13 InfomediaInfomedia: Maneuvering for leading position in information business PT Infomedia is developing new services to provide easier access to information. No longer limited to publishing telephone directories, Infomedia currently also offers on-line and call center...

Infomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business

Infomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business PT Infomedia has been in operation for over 25 years, and is poised to become a leader in the information business, providing information not only by conventional means but also those available through the Internet.

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FOR ADVERTORIAL SUNDAY JAN 13 InfomediaInfomedia: Getting ready to take leading role in information business PT Infomedia has been in operation for over 25 years, and is poised to become a leader in the information business, providing information not only by conventional means but also those...

Searching for ambience in a bowl

Searching for ambience in a bowlKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta Start practicing your chopsticks skills, guys! The noodle bar trend is coming to town, from the busiest hangout on the streets of Jakarta to the comfy boutique restaurants and food courts in shopping malls.

RI, Japan for regional integration

RI, Japan for regional integrationAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Jakarta Indonesia voiced its support on Saturday for Japan's efforts to strengthen regional economic cooperation, a possible precursor to allowing Japan wider exposure to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation's (ASEAN) free trade regime.

On the record

On the recordArtist : T-Five; Album : T-Five (Musica) On Bandung's clubbing scene, hip hop/R&B band T-Five is quite a veteran. And following in the footsteps of fellow Bandung-based groups The Groove and /rif, the nine-man band has released its self-titled debut album.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:00 Religious Teachings9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Regional Program2:00 News4:30 Children's Program5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 TV Series: In The House7:30 Songs and...

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-------------------------------------------------------------- Indonesian Historiography By Sartono Kartodirdjo Kanisius Publisher, 2001 191 pp Rp 25,000 -------------------------------------------------------------- The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998,...

Tough test awaits reigning champion Persija as soccer league kicks off

Tough test awaits reigning champion Persija as soccer league kicks offMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The match between reigning champion Persija and Pekanbaru side PSPS must be the most awaited encounter as the 2002 season's Indonesian soccer league kicks off on Sunday.

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writingIndonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.

'This is who I am -- I have nothing to hide'

'This is who I am -- I have nothing to hide'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the local fashion world, designer Oscar Lawalata is something of a prodigy. Only 24, he already has three clothing lines (Oscar Lawalata, Oscar Oscar and Oscar Oscar Couture) and a division for uniform design to...

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing Indonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.

What triggers nagging headaches?

What triggers nagging headaches?Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Do you have recurring headaches?If so, you should begin analyzing your condition. This should include the situations in which headaches occur, and how frequently the attacks can be linked to routine things, like cold...

Flores: Full of fabulous culture

Flores: Full of fabulous culturePhilomena Reiss, Contributor, Maumere, Flores The 5:30 a.m. Merpati flight from Jakarta was too early for many in our tour group, but it is the only way to connect to a 9:30 a.m. departure to Labuhanbajo via Bima.

Southeast Asian film: A celluloid trove of culture

Southeast Asian film: A celluloid trove of cultureDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, AustraliaFilm in South East Asia: Views From the Region; Edited by David Hanan; Published by South East Asia-Pacific Audio Visual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA), Vietnam Film Institute and National Screen and...

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writing

Setting the ground for Indonesian history writingIndonesian Historiography; By Sartono Kartodirdjo; Kanisius Publisher, 2001; 191 pp; Rp 25,000 The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998, needs no introduction as one of the country's most prominent historians.

Cookie does not crumble in Mona's hands

Cookie does not crumble in Mona's handsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A family tradition became a hobby and, later, a means of making a living for Mona Natasuria.The 29 year old now makes chocolate and cookies her business.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 71, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.