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Archive: 20 January 2002

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'Accidents' do happen: Teen pregnancy

'Accidents' do happen: Teen pregnancyRani Lukita, Contributor, Jakarta The topic of teenage pregnancy is being carried into local living rooms by the TV drama series Pernikahan Dini, which some consider yet more proof that local teenagers are succumbing to western "values" in experimenting with sex.

Residents keep their heads above water

Residents keep their heads above waterEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When heavy rain pounded the city earlier this week, many Jakarta residents groaned about the long traffic jams and the wait for taxis.For some families, however, it's a daily struggle to keep their heads above water.

Getting into the groove of game centers

Getting into the groove of game centersSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Beware! Counterstrikers hit Jakarta!No, we're not talking about Lara Croft or a gang of armed men wearing head coverings. They are only virtual figures that will disappear as soon as you disconnect the computer.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 20, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 20, 2002Exhibitions * Painting by children from 161 countries, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954) until Jan. 26.

Alwi Shihab a strong candidate for PKB chief

Alwi Shihab a strong candidate for PKB chiefAsip A. Hasani and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acting chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Alwi Shihab is likely to get elected to the party's top post after the chief of the party's board of patrons, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid,...

City undecided about bus fare hike plan

City undecided about bus fare hike planDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration was still undecided on Saturday over an increase in public transportation fares following the recent fuel price hike.

Muslim cops leave Misuari stronghold

Muslim cops leave Misuari stronghold THE PHILIPPINES: Three hundred Muslim rebels-turned-policemen finally obeyed a government order and left the island stronghold of their detained leader Nur Misuari after a series of bloody battles with the military, officials said in Zamboanga Saturday.

Low lights, loud music? Choice is yours to make

Low lights, loud music? Choice is yours to makeSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Game centers (a.k.a LAN shops) are now the "in" place to be in Jakarta, from modest game centers to fancy ones replete with amenities.

A baker's dozen of all those breads

A baker's dozen of all those breadsMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta Foccacia. Pannini. Ciabatta. Knowing what bread to serve with your meal can get downright complicated when faced with the baker's dozen, and then some, of varieties on the market.

Indonesians last choice of Malaysia's foreign labor list

Indonesians last choice of Malaysia's foreign labor listAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is to tighten requirements for hiring foreign labour and will place Indonesian workers last on the list of desirable entrants after a violent riot, reports said Saturday.

Living with the fear of floods

Living with the fear of floods Devastating floods have occurred in different parts of the country and in some parts of the capital in recent weeks.This year alone, flash floods in North Sumatra swept away houses and damaged public facilities.

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;JP;Sudibyo Wiradji; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-Spore-housingSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaCHECKED ON 18 JAN - TIMLiving in Singapore -- why not? Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a...

TV Program: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002TVRI 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...

RI police probes case of Manila terror suspect

RI police probes case of Manila terror suspectAgencies, Jakarta/Manila Indonesian police said on Saturday they were investigating the case of a man arrested in Manila believed to be a key member of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network.

'My partents' love makes life worth living'

'My partents' love makes life worth living'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Among the scores of young emcees competing for airtime -- or, in some cases, clogging the airwaves -- Junico B.P. Siahaan, popularly known as Nico Siahaan, is one of the most prominent.

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;JP;Sudibyo Wiradji; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-Spore-housingSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaCHECKED ON 18 JAN - TIMLiving in Singapore -- why not? Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a...

Serving a slice right

Serving a slice right When it comes to the etiquette of dining, and what goes where and with what, culinary expert William Wongso is an authority. And that includes on how best to serve bread as part of a meal.

Melatonin: A wonder drug for sleeping beauty?

Melatonin: A wonder drug for sleeping beauty?Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For "Bambang", having a good night's sleep after a stressful day at the office was a luxury.That was until he heard about melatonin from a colleague and also read an article in a leading magazine.

Bread-winners: Finding the best complement for your meal

Bread-winners: Finding the best complement for your meal------------------- Maria Kegel Contributor Jakarta ---------------Foccacia. Pannini. Ciabatta. Knowing what bread to serve with your meal can get downright complicated when faced with the baker's dozen, and then some, of varieties on the...

Artist Astari finds the meaning of self

Artist Astari finds the meaning of selfMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Astari Rasjid's definition of bliss is to bask in the quiet surroundings of her South Jakarta studio. Here she can straighten her back or slouch, open her arms or stand at ease, smile or even frown at will.

Want to rent state housing or condominiums? It's up to you

Want to rent state housing or condominiums? It's up to youSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a condominium there? Fine.

Care needed in telling kids about death

Care needed in telling kids about deathMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When her pet dog died of old age, eight-year-old Sinta was plunged into deep sadness.On the day she was told that Kopi died, she cried endlessly. Her parents tried to comfort her and she eventually stopped crying.

More and more Indonesians buy Singapore apartments

More and more Indonesians buy Singapore apartmentsI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Singapore is not only a favorite place for shopping, but it has also become a favorite place to live either for business or for study purposes.

Journalist Rudy Badil, Warkop's 'mystery man'

Journalist Rudy Badil, Warkop's 'mystery man'Amir Sidharta, Contributor, Jakarta At the funeral of Dono, a member of the famed WarKop (Warung Kopi) comedy group who died of cancer at the end of December, the group's spokesman, Indro, reminded the public that WarKop consisted of Nanu, Kasino, Dono,...

'Seventeen' magazine puts youth matters in focus

'Seventeen' magazine puts youth matters in focusRani Lukita, Contributor, JakartaAre you an intelligent young woman nearing the end of your high school years, or just starting college life? Do you need advice for those pesky problems encountered by young people? Do you find your inquisitive nature...

Marine still search for crashed plane's cockpit voice recorder

Marine still search for crashed plane's cockpit voice recorderTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Klaten, Central Java A team of divers from the Marine Corps began removing on Saturday parts of the Garuda Boeing-737 airplane, which crash-landed in bad weather in Klaten, Central Java, on Wednesday,...