TV Program: Sunday, October 20, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Sports 8:00 Quiz 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cartoon 10:30 Music 11:00 Maskum Show 12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:30 Music 6:00 News 7:00 TV Drama 7:30 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Variety Show 11:00 Theater TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Chinese Food 9:00 Entertainment News 11:00 TV Drama 12:30 p.m.

Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before. Almost all big cities, including Jakarta, offer a lot of choices for car rental companies. Although it may be easy to select the type of car you want to rent, finding a reliable and credible company is somehow more difficult.

Blast sends Bali into economic woe Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Life will never be the same again for many Balinese people following the tragic bomb explosion on the island's most glittering nightlife strip along Jl. Legian in Kuta. Suzy, a woman working in an art shop located just a few meters from where Paddy's and the Sari Club once stood, complained that her shop would be closed indefinitely while the investigation was underway. "I don't know what to do anymore.

'Alternative' films a rarity for movie-goes here Alexandria Robinson, Contributor, Jakarta Recently it was my pleasure to witness a rare gem of a film amongst the many mediocre churn-em-out-while-you-can Hollywood movies. This documentary film was Kandahar directed by Mohsen Makmalbaf and starring Nelofer Pazira. It gave viewers a rare insight into Afghanistan, a country that has a habit of slipping in and out of the news for all the wrong reasons.

Fire of Revenge By Teguh Winarsho AS What Kunti really needed were only a few clothes, a bag and a pair of slippers. Then she could hurriedly leave, without bothering to ever look back again. But, 20-year-old Kunti was still standing, motionless, before the bedroom of Ibu Sam, her employer. She felt hesitant. Three years working in this house was no short period. She also knew a new job would be hard to find these days. If she quit, where else could she work? But she had to go.

Young filmmakers gather fo film festival Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bali Room of Hotel Indonesia in Central Jakarta was the scene of a surprising sight on Thursday. Over 500 youths, mostly in their early 20s, were gathered there, but not to take part in the Thousand Candles for Bali vigil for the victims of last weekend's bombings.

Team plans further forensic tests KUTA, Bali: The joint investigating team into last week's Bali bombing will conduct further forensic tests at the bomb site early next week in an attempt to find the perpetrators, police said. Indonesia's chief investigator handling the case, Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika, said the further forensic tests would be carried out as the previous tests had failed to yield valuable leads.

Lingerie trend sweeps town Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Voluptuous models were recently seen parading in lingerie and swimsuits during a fashion show heralding the opening of a new women's lingerie boutique and another's presentation of its latest collection. The two boutiques are Le Boudoir and niconico intimo, both in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Lingerie makes sexy splash in town Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Voluptuous models were recently seen parading in lingerie and swimsuits during a fashion show heralding the opening of a new women's lingerie boutique and another's presentation of its latest collection. The two boutiques are Le Boudoir and niconico intimo, both in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Team plans further forensic tests KUTA, Bali: The joint investigating team into last week's Bali bombing will conduct further forensic tests at the bomb site early next week in an attempt to find the perpetrators, police said. Indonesia's chief investigator handling the case, Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika, said the further forensic tests would be carried out as the previous tests had failed to yield valuable leads.

Housewife jailed for abusing maid SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old housewife in Singapore was sentenced to a week's jail and fined $S1,500 Singapore (US$842) for ill- treating and locking up her Indonesian maid, the Straits Times reported Saturday. Veronica May Smith pleaded guilty to throwing a table mat at her 20-year-old maid as well as locking her up for four hours in the bedroom in February, the report said. Smith was also charged with slapping and throwing a slipper at Siti Nurkhasanah Muhidin.

Clippers sign center Wang Agence France-Presse, Los Angeles, California Chinese center Wang Zhizhi became a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday after the Dallas Mavericks decided not to match their rival's offer. On Oct, 1, Wang, a restricted free agent, signed a three-year offer sheet, which the Mavericks had 15 days to match. That period expired Thursday, and Wang signed with the Clippers. The 2.15m Wang figures to back up Michael Olowokandi at center.

More expensive models now available for rental Rikza Abudllah, Contributor, Jakarta Dozens of companies in Jakarta offer automobiles for rent at various rates and with different levels of service. To look for the addresses of companies offering automobiles for rent, we can search the Yellow Pages under the heading "Motor Car Rental & Leasing", or surf the Internet.

Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath Bali has long been known as paradise island, the most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia. Known as the island of the gods it is considered the safest place in the whole country. Unfortunately, a week ago, this beautiful image was tarnished by bomb blasts which killed over 180 people, mostly Westerners. The Balinese are in shock as are all Indonesians and the rest of the world.

People worldwide offer condolences to Bali Words of condolences and sympathy have flooded The Jakarta Post to be extended to the victims of the tragic Bali blasts. Excerpts below are merely some that we would like to share to demonstrate how the bombings have saddened people around the globe as we believe it is caused not only by their love for Bali but by their love of peace and reverence for humanity.

Many companies turn to rental cars to reduce costs Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut operational costs. Clients of car rental companies share the view that buying new cars for company use requires an unnecessary investment.

Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath Bali has long been known as paradise island, the most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia. Known as the island of the gods it is considered the safest place in the whole country. Unfortunately, a week ago, this beautiful image was tarnished by bomb blasts which killed over 180 people, mostly Westerners. The Balinese are in shock as are all Indonesians and the rest of the world.

Selling wedded bliss big business in Thailand Andrew Marshall Reuters Bangkok English dentist Ken Moylan came to Thailand looking for a wife. It took two hours to find her. "The first day I went out with Wan, she came back to my hotel and hung all my clothes up and tidied the room. I thought it was marvelous," he said. "I knew then there was something special." Moylan, 49, is one of thousands of men who use introduction agencies to meet -- and marry -- Thai women.

Govts anticipate backlash from Muslim extremists Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Within hours following the implementation of the government regulations against terrorism, foreign countries began to issue renewed travel warnings to their citizens underlining a possible backlash from Muslim extremists in Indonesia after the arrest of several prominent Muslim leaders.

Fire guts chemical plant CILEGON, Indonesia: A fire broke out in a chemical plant belonging to PT Santafe in Cilegon in the province of Banten, injuring at least one person and setting ablaze 10 of the plant's 13 chemical storage tanks on Saturday morning. Warlan, 30, a crew member of a truck carrying chemicals, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the Pertamina hospital in Jakarta, Antara reported. The flames caused chemicals to leak over a radius of about 100 meters.

Papadimitriou: No short-cut in painting Lila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Unlike business in general, the sale of rare paintings by a collector leaves behind a feeling of loss and sadness for having to give up irreplaceable works of art. This emotional bond is at least felt by Alex Papadimitriou, 77, who owns a private gallery in Menteng, Central Jakarta and is perhaps the oldest surviving collector in the country.

Fewer foreigners leave Jakarta on Saturday Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Qantas Airways put on an additional flight from Jakarta to Sydney to accommodate an increase in passenger numbers on Friday following last Saturday's Bali bombing, but there was no sign of a sharp rise in the number of foreigners, especially Australians, leaving Jakarta on Saturday. "There are no additional flights today or tomorrow.

The agony and ecstasy of sailing in Indonesia Damaso Reyes, Contributor, Makassar, South Sulawesi Life in the city has numerous advantages. There are amusements, opportunities and conveniences that are simply unavailable in smaller towns. Still, for every yin there's a yang. For every reason there is to love the big city, there is another reason to yearn for the pleasures of a slower, quieter sort of life.

Traveling to Bandar Seri Begawan means a peek at dazzling Omar Ali Saifuddien or the "mini Taj Mahal", the amazing Kampong Ayer water village, and the state-of-the-art, roller-coaster-intensive fun park -- all of which are free of charge. Come see the City of Sultans, as it celebrates the birthday of its king. Page 13 Lingerie waves Batik lingerie? Why not? Whether it is panties or G-strings, slips or pajamas and bustier or corset, each accentuates the beauty of silk batik.

JIFFest back for the fourth time Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The time has come for movie buffs to enjoy quality movies from around the globe as the fourth annual Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) will kick off on Thursday, all the way to Nov. 3, presenting some 120 films from 29 countries.

Ba'asyir arrested, questioning delayed Blontank Poer and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Jakarta Police arrested on Saturday Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for his alleged role in various terrorist activities across the country after he failed to appear for police questioning due to claims of ill health. "The arrest warrant has been issued and from now on Ba'asyir is under police supervision," said the National Police chief of detectives for General Crimes, Brig. Gen.