Archive: 6 January 2002
24 articles found
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supply
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supplyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of South Cileungsi village, Cileungsi district, Bogor regency, enthusiastically bought kerosene supplied by state oil and gas company Pertamina on Saturday amid reports that a kerosene shortage had hit many...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
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...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Religious awakenings: Stars' spiritual turning points
Religious awakenings: Stars' spiritual turning pointsSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, JakartaPergulatan Spiritual 15 Artis (The Spiritual Struggle of 15 Artists); Editor: Sapto Waluyo; Multi Utama Publishing, 2001, Jakarta; 272 pages + ix Veteran rocker Gito Rollies has for the past six years...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Modern greetings send mixed messages
Modern greetings send mixed messages Two women rush to give each other a big hug, simultaneously uttering the greeting, "Minal aidin, ya!"And their shared response comes almost in unison, "Sama-sama" (You, too!).Minal aidin wal faidzin actually means "from the battle and with victory".
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
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. 7222864), 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.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Four killed in natural disasters
Four killed in natural disasters At least four people were killed and more than 60 houses were destroyed in floods and landslides, which hit a number of villages in Sangihe-Talaud regency, North Sulawesi, early on Saturday.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
On the shelves
On the shelvesMenjauhi Demokrasi Kaum Penjahat; Eds: Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, Riza Sihbudi; Acknowledgment: R. William Liddle; LIPI in cooperation with The Ford Foundation and Mizan Pustaka Kronik Indonesia Baru; August 2001; 197 pp A noted political science professor on Indonesian studies at Ohio State...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Snakes: A healing bite for believers
Snakes: A healing bite for believersDanny Raharto, Contributor, Jakarta You may find snakes horrible and disgusting. But these feelings do not affect Ali Rohali, the owner of a street stall in Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, West Jakarta, that specializes in snake products for gastronomy and medication.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Will AFTA bring us nothing but good?
Will AFTA bring us nothing but good?Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With none of the splashy fanfare that marked the debut of the euro, the ASEAN Free Trade Area scheme (AFTA) commenced on the first day of this year.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
PPP marks anniversary in conflict
PPP marks anniversary in conflictPPP on the brink of separation after 29 yearsThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta Indonesia's third largest party, the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) which celebrated its 29th anniversary in Surabaya on Saturday, is close to breaking up.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms to establish transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operational areas and surrounds, Gulf Indonesia Resources has pledged to continue efforts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skills
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skillsMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta History shows that the rise of any new cultural form may produce a conflict within the domain of the culture itself, particularly with religion.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Efforts by major firms for local welfare
Efforts by major firms for local welfareHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mining and oil companies adopt different approaches in carrying out their community development obligations. But their priorities are generally the same -- giving more emphasis to the improvement of the health and...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms which have established transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operation areas and surroundings, Gulf Indonesia Resources pledge to continue attempts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vultures
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vulturesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The buildings along the main streets of Singapore were adorned with promotional banners and eye-catching decorations during a recent visit.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Attacker's body buried by police
Attacker's body buried by police JAKARTA: The body of Hasballah, 22, one of two suspects in a failed grenade attack in South Jakarta, became on Saturday an object of contention among the Media Indonesia Group, the Taman Iskandar Muda Association for Acehnese and the police.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Sharing the wealth
Sharing the wealthHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post "We have done a lot of things to help the community but only the bad things appear in the press," said a public relations manager of a mining giant when asked about the company's community development (CD) program.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids in their village of Aur Sati in the Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two could often be found playing cheerfully in their neighborhood.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smile
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smileMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): What's in a smile? Plenty, if you ask your dentist.Whiter and straighter teeth can increase your self-esteem, so says Dr. Iwan I. Kustarjo, a dental surgeon at Plaza Senayan in Jakarta.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapers
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapersMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Singapore Amid the towering glass and steel architecture of Singapore, it is thrilling to spy a glittering inlay of numerous minarets and domes of not one but many mosques that dot the island country.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in Malaysia
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in MalaysiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) confirmed on Saturday that three Indonesian Muslim militants arrested by Malaysian police were members of their group.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reigns
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reignsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, West Java Ceramics designer F.X. Widayanto has his own idea of what constitutes a dream house.It should be situated in a peaceful environment, surrounded by nature and clean, fresh air.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Carmel not ready to give up the ghost
Carmel not ready to give up the ghostAdrian Smith, Contributor, Jakarta Shaken and stirred by her own experience of being shackled, British-born Carmel Budiardjo has spent a good part of her life campaigning for human rights in Indonesia.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Investigating giant mining operations
Investigating giant mining operations The operations of the world's giant mining companies have often raised concerns due to their alleged insensitivity to the local communities and the environment.However, research financed by the International Development Research Center (IDRC) indicates that the...