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Archive: 20 October 2002

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More expensive models now available for rental

More expensive models now available for rentalRikza 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...

TV Program: Sunday, October 20, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, October 20, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:00 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:30 Music6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30 Music9:00...

Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm

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.

Blast sends Bali into economic woe

Blast sends Bali into economic woeRita 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.

'Alternative' films a rarity for movie-goes here

'Alternative' films a rarity for movie-goes hereAlexandria 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.

Fire of Revenge

Fire of RevengeBy 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.

Young filmmakers gather fo film festival

Young filmmakers gather fo film festivalPrimastuti 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...

Team plans further forensic tests

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.

Lingerie trend sweeps town

Lingerie trend sweeps townHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaVoluptuous 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.

Lingerie makes sexy splash in town

Lingerie makes sexy splash in townHera 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.

Team plans further forensic tests

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.

Housewife jailed for abusing maid

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.

Clippers sign center Wang

Clippers sign center WangAgence 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.

Ba'asyir arrested, questioning delayed

Ba'asyir arrested, questioning delayedBlontank 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...

Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath

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.

People worldwide offer condolences to Bali

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...

Many companies turn to rental cars to reduce costs

Many companies turn to rental cars to reduce costsSudibyo 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...

Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath

Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermathBali 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.

Selling wedded bliss big business in Thailand

Selling wedded bliss big business in Thailand Andrew Marshall Reuters BangkokEnglish 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.

Govts anticipate backlash from Muslim extremists

Govts anticipate backlash from Muslim extremistsFabiola 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...

Fire guts chemical plant

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.

Papadimitriou: No short-cut in painting

Papadimitriou: No short-cut in paintingLila 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.

Fewer foreigners leave Jakarta on Saturday

Fewer foreigners leave Jakarta on SaturdayAhmad 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...

The agony and ecstasy of sailing in Indonesia

The agony and ecstasy of sailing in IndonesiaDamaso 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.

Traveling to Bandar Seri Begawan means a peek at dazzling Omar

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.

JIFFest back for the fourth time

JIFFest back for the fourth timeHera 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.