'5 Sehat 4 Sempurna': A desperate attempt at hip comedy Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta 5 Sehat 4 Sempurna (Healthy Five, Perfect Four); Comedy, 114 minutes (** out of ****); Starring Fathir Muchtar, Rena Tabitha, Ivan Gunawan, Jaeim Rosadi; Directed by Richard Buntario; A Broadcast Design Indonesia Production; in Bahasa Indonesia. Indonesian movie audiences should be grateful for the release of a comedy, the first since local film production began to reemerge in 2000.

Two anti-Sutiyoso protesters arrested The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested on Saturday two demonstrators from the Alliance for the Annulment of Governor Sutiyoso's Inauguration (Libas) during a rally in front of the Jakarta Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta. According to Elshinta radio station, the demonstration was peaceful at the beginning, with some demonstrators burning pro- Sutiyoso posters that they collected on the way to City Council.

Team work gives Indonesia first gold medal Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea It was a critical point for the Indonesians at the women's tennis team event when Wynne Adiati Prakusya was downed in the first match and Angelique Widjaja had yet to start the second singles match.

More soldiers to be discharged over disgraceful Binjai incident Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Eight other Army officers of Army Airborne Battalion 100/PS will soon be discharged from the Bukit Barisan Military Command, following the recent bloody attack on the Langkat Police station and on the Police Mobile Brigade headquarters in the North Sumatra town of Binjai, a senior military official said on Saturday. Maj. Gen.

Megawati orders the military, police to stop moonlighting Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police to improve their professionalism without having to raise own funds to finance operations despite the minimum budget provided by the government. "Whatever the cost of improving the armed forces, it is the state that is obliged to meet those costs.

RI rejects NZ's offer to help solve Papua issue Kornelius Purba and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The issue of secessionist movements in Papua was raised during the first ministerial meeting of the Southwest Pacific Dialog in Yogyakarta on Saturday, but Indonesia made it clear that it was headed in the right direction in resolving the problems in the province with the implementation of special autonomy there.

Anambas Islands offers peace and tranquility A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Anambas, Riau Have you ever imagined yourself as Chuck Noland (played outstandingly by Tom Hanks) in Cast Away? As a nine-to-five worker, he had to struggle to stay alive in a remote island -- cast away into the most desolate environment imaginable. But we're not talking about Noland's experience. Instead, the scenery in the movie is our focus. The no-man's land-island still has its rich and original ecosystem.

Silat makes debut at Busan Asiad BUSAN, South Korea: Pencak silat martial arts, native to Southeast Asian countries, made its debut at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, although the medals will not be counted in the final medal tally. In a bid to be included in the Doha 2006 Asiad, the International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) is holding a two-day Pencak Silat Sport Cultural Event at the Pusan University of Foreign Studies gymnasium.

Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 7 of the 14th Asian Games here on Saturday (gold, silver, bronze, total) No. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1. China 85 37 26 148 2. South Korea 29 30 43 102 3. Japan 26 39 35 100 4. Kazakhstan 8 5 10 23 5. North Korea 6 8 9 23 6. Uzbekistan 5 6 7 18 7. Chinese Taipei 4 5 13 22 8. Thailand 2 7 3 12 9. Malaysia 2 3 2 7 10. Hong Kong 2 2 6 10 11. Vietnam 2 1 2 5 12. Indonesia 1 4 4 9 13. Iran 1 2 8 11 14. India 1 2 2 5 15.

On the record Artist: The Vines; Album: Highly Evolved (EMI Indonesia) There is currently a lot of hype about the Vines. But while some bands earn the attention just because they can play instruments -- which put them only a level higher than boybands -- the four Australian lads deserve it. Debut album Highly Evolved is not just rockin', but it is fun, ticked off and deranged at the same time.

Buying fax machines, copiers and other tools Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Office equipment is inseparable from the overall business operation in any company but what companies need may differ from one to another, depending greatly on what line of business each is engaged. Basically, companies already in operation are in regular need of stationery items. Such items can be easily found in most bookstores in big cities in the country.

Get a clearer skin with oral contraceptives Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do contraceptive pills have anything to do with dandruff or spotless skin? Apparently, those pimples and dandruff you have been dying to eradicate for ages, might be hormone-related problems and it only requires you to swallow contraceptive pills to overcome them, of course you should see a dermatologist first.

South Korea: A nation of readers BUSAN, South Korea: South Korea is known as one of the most advanced nations in the world with its leading information technology and manufacturing industries. This may be attributed to the fact that the South Koreans like to spend their spare time reading books. It is not surprising to see Koreans reading books during their journey on the subway.

Athletes partying, not missing: Officials BUSAN, South Korea: Eight Nepalese Asian Games athletes who had been reported missing have been found - partying at a popular Busan beach. The Nepalese team had reported them missing Thursday, but South Korean police found them Friday at Haeundae beach, site of the beach volleyball competition, said Ramesh Khanal, a team official. "We are hoping they will come back and apologize," Khanal said Saturday.

How IBM helped Nazi Germany David Jardine, Contributor, Jakarta IBM and the Holocaust; How America's Most Powerful Corporation Helped Nazi Germany Count The Jews; By Edwin Black International Business Machines (IBM) is described on the front of this book as "America's Most Powerful Corporation". Few will refute that assertion.

35 Thai fishermen deported from Aceh INDONESIA: Local immigration authorities have deported 35 Thai fishermen to their country after being detained at the Singkil correctional facility in Aceh, since August for poaching in Indonesian waters, an official said on Saturday. The Thai fishermen left Aceh Singkil district on Friday in three minivans, bound for the Belawan port in North Sumatra from where they went straight to Thailand aboard a ship, head of the correctional facility, T.

Two die in fire, three injured INDONESIA: Two people died and three others were injured when a gas tank blew up on Jl. Jagal Peternakan Kapuk, Cengkareng in West Jakarta and burned six houses at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. The dead were identified as Hamami, 35, and Amim, 25, while the injured casualties were Jaelani, Saeful and Gunawan. Eight fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire at the slum area. The financial loss is estimated to reach about Rp 40 million (US$4,444).

Naif: A band obsessed with being taken seriously Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The five members of the Naif band insist that they are a very serious band. They say none of their lyrics have ever been funny, from those in the 1998 self-titled debut album to the 2000 Jangan Terlalu Naif (Don't Be Too Naive) and the recent Titik Cerah (Clear Point).

Spatial office designing getting more and more efficient Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Planning for an office is of high concern for companies as not only does it function as a place for work and business, but it also is a status symbol. Some of them, therefore, have large open offices in high-rises to assure their prestige, while others opt for smaller open offices to economize on expenditures.

Women's tennis team gives first gold Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea After a six-day wait, the grand Indonesia Raya national anthem was finally played and the much-honored red-and-white flag was hoisted to herald the first gold medal win at the Busan 2002 Asian Games.

China sinks Japan to take swimming title Martin Parry, Agence France-Presse, Busan, South Korea China dethroned Japan as Asia's number one swimming nation Saturday, winning the Asiad duel in the pool with Xu Yanwei taking her fifth gold of the Games and Qi Hui and Wu Peng their third. The comprehensive 20-11 victory in the gold medal standings was sweet revenge after Japan pipped them 15-13 in Bangkok at the last Asiad four years ago.

Bodybuilding helps S. Korea catch Japan in medals race Phil Brown, Associated Press, Busan, South Korea Cho Wang-bung and Han Dong-ki showed off their muscles and collected Asian Games gold medals on Saturday, helping South Korea overtake Japan for second place behind runaway leader China. The two Koreans, in the 60- and 70-kilogram divisions, were the first winners in bodybuilding, making its games debut.

Pediatrician Utami Roesli is an advocate of breast-feeding as she believes that it will create a better generation in the country. She also encourages fathers to support their wives when breast- feeding. Page 3 Hair coloring trend Hairstyling is more than a haircut. And hair coloring has become trendy. What is the perfect color and hairstyle for Asian women? Top Japanese hairstylist Tomomasa Taya gives us some tips, plus read about the latest products from L'oreal for fall and winter. Page 13

Napoleon fish, the darling of Anambas fisherfolk Apart from its beautiful ocean panoramas, the Anambas Islands in Riau also offer the bustling activity of fisheries, which have been a major tourist attraction on the islands' for years. And the Napoleon fish are the star attraction at the fisheries, as well as being much in demand by overseas fish buyers. The Napoleon fish from the islands' fisheries are now being exported to Singapore and Hong Kong.

Recent history of Chinese-Indonesians * 1955: Indonesia and China sign an agreement on dual citizenship, which allows Chinese people living in the country to hold both Indonesian and Chinese citizenship. * 1958: Indonesia approves the citizenship law, which stipulates naturalization. * 1959: Indonesia and China agree to a repatriation process for 140,000 ethnic Chinese. * 1965: An aborted coup, blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party, takes place.

Excitement brews outside Asiad The ongoing 14th Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, has captured the attention of Asian audiences since its extravagant opening ceremony on Sept. 29 at the Asiad Main Stadium. For 16 days, thousands of athletes from 44 countries have fought hard for the glory to win the 420 gold medals at stake in the 38 sporting events.

Two RI's workers killed in KL fire MALAYSIA: Two Indonesian workers were killed in a fire that sparked a stampede at a construction site near Kuala Lumpur's main railway station, news reports said Saturday. More than 1,000 construction workers were forced to run for safety when the blaze broke out Friday morning at the site, where two large Malaysian hotels are being built, The Star newspaper reported. Firefighters took three hours to douse the blaze.

Babies' basic needs interest Utami most Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not all doctors will sit down together with their patients' parents to talk about the illness and answer any questions the anxious parents might have. But at St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta, seeing pediatrician Utami Roesli give a talk-show-like consultation to her newborn patients' parents is a common sight. And the session doesn't look dull at all.

Three killed in fresh Aceh violence INDONESIA: Security forces shot and killed two rebels, while guerillas gunned down a police officer at close range, in the latest violence in Indonesia's Aceh province, military and police said Saturday. The rebels were killed in a raid on a separatist camp in south Aceh on Friday, said local military commander Lt. Col. Agus Permana. He gave no more details.

'Stateless' Chinese dream of basic rights Emmy Fitri and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Kampung Pulo in Citeureup, Bogor, and Tegal Alur in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, are not immune from the mass hysteria over Taiwan's TV series Meteor Garden. Some children and teenagers can be seen walking around wearing T-shirts sporting the picture of the four stars from the series.

JP/ / The first ever show for expatriates Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The expatriate community in Jakarta will have a special treat when a series of fun-filled programs is presented in a two-day long International Expo next weekend. The first-ever International Exhibition of Products, Services and Facilities for the Expatriate Community And Their Indonesian Friends will be held at the ISCI International Sports Club of Indonesia on Jl. Ciputat Raya, Jakarta.

Changchun to host 2007 Winter Asiad BUSAN, South Korea: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has named the Chinese city of Changchun as the host for the sixth Winter Asian Games in 2007. Meanwhile, the seventh Winter Asiad will be held in the Lebanese capital of Beirut in 2009. The decisions were made during the OCA's executive meeting on Thursday here. The Japanese town of Aomori will host the fifth Winter Asiad next February.