Govt told to broach FTA with Japan Adianto 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 second largest economy.

GAM urges general strike to protest military brutality Ibnu 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 Mehru 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. Like the wandering minstrels of yesteryear David returned to Indonesia from his hometown in the United States last month to liven up the holiday season, especially at school campuses.

Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledge Aendra 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. 4, the 65-year-old artist died at Borromeus hospital in his hometown of Bandung after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. "He died in great sincerity and peacefulness," said his wife, Yati Sugiati.

Crafting her legacy in jewelry design Rita 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. For Runi and Adriaan Palar, New York has always been a loving and memorable city. More than 30 years ago, they met and fell in love on its streets.

Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of Indonesia Kate 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 year of a film to commemorate the centenary of her birth. The 45-minute documentary Underwater Impressions will make her the longest-working director in the history of the cinema.

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. Not only did I miss the cherished moment to surprise and celebrate with my friends but, to my disappointment, I couldn't even send short messages until the evening of Jan. 2.

When accuracy is a must I. 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 business directories. Using business directories is the simplest, easiest and most popular way for people to find contact persons or at least telephone numbers of particular companies.

The Internet offers much, much more By 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. Online business directories offer more advantages than paper directories. They are much more up-to-date. Unlike paper directories, which are published every one to two years, the online variety can be updated instantly.

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Searching for ambience in a bowl Kenny 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. See what they have done to attract customers: They decorate their dining areas as hip, funky bars with noodles featured as the main dish on the menu. In Chinese culture, noodles are a symbol of longevity.

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 editorial staff late Friday. "There was no indication or prior notice at all," he said.

On the record Artist : 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. However, performing someone else's songs and making an album of their own material are certainly different in scope and task. The latter is more difficult, of course, so do not expect too much from this album.

TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Religious Teachings 9:30 Music 11:00 News 11:30 Documentary 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Regional Program 2:00 News 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News 7:00 TV Series: In The House 7:30 Songs and Dances 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30 Sports TPI 5:30 a.m.

-------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

Tough test awaits reigning champion Persija as soccer league kicks off Musthofid, 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. All of the participating 24 teams, divided into Group A and Group B, begin their campaign in the local league, which adopts a a playing format incorporating a round-robin and knock-out competition.

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.

'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 his name. "It's a really good business, you know, designing uniforms," laughed Oscar, who made his breakthrough when he finished second at an international designing competition in Singapore in 1999.

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? 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 drinks, food and exposure to the sun. "Once we know the pattern, one can prevent pain by avoiding things that can serve as a trigger," according to Bayu Hie, a consultant with Century Health Care.

Flores: Full of fabulous culture Philomena 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. It had been difficult to get a trip together after the Sept. 11 tragedy, but we decided to push through with our 11-day tour of Flores. And we were glad we did.

Southeast Asian film: A celluloid trove of culture Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia Film 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 South Archive of Australia, November 2001; Paperback, 320 pp It is safe to assume that, while a fair number of people like watching good films, they are not necessarily all film buffs.

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.

Cookie does not crumble in Mona's hands Maria 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. Her little shop occupies the front room of her family's house on Jl. Ciputat Raya, South Jakarta, which used to serve as a waiting room for her doctor father's patients.

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., until Jan. 26. * Painting The Life and Art of Zhang Xi hua, Crowne Plaza Jakarta, Jl. Gatot Subroto kav. 2-3, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Jan. 17.

RI, Japan for regional integration Annastashya 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. After meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi here on Saturday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said she "welcomed the concept conveyed ...