Archive: 17 November 2002
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Sun, 17 Nov 2002
A new ministry of masculine affairs?
A new ministry of masculine affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR.I am not a politician nor a lawyer, so what is written here, is more an expression of surprise than a...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)
Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)Leo Wahyudi S., Contributor, Jakarta During the Ramadhan fasting month, many schools have time off to give Muslim students the opportunity to perform their religious obligations.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Senior PR man explains economic recovery
Senior PR man explains economic recoveryRobert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 44 years of experience in the profession, Wisaksono Noeradi is internationally recognized as a leading pioneer-practitioner of the public relations industry in Indonesia.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian final
Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian finalAssociated Press, Bangkok Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro stunned World No. 1 Chen Hong of China 15-5, 15-1 on Saturday to set up a title clash against compatriot Taufik Hidayat in the men's singles final of the JVC Asian Badminton Championships.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Welcoming the holy month
Welcoming the holy month As the most populous Muslim country in the world, many Indonesians welcome the Ramadhan holy month happily.The Muslims living near the ancient Luar Batang mosque located in North Jakarta are no exception.The mosque was built by Habib Husin bin Abubakar Alaydrus in 1739.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Three babies born in refuge
Three babies born in refuge Three babies were born as their mothers took refuge at an Islamic boarding school in Pasir Pogor, Garut, during an eruption of Mt. Papandayan.Iin, 23, a resident of Naringgul village and Ani, 28, gave birth to male babies on Friday evening, while Saodah of Mekarsari...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problems
Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problemsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hilda, who had just graduated from university, had experienced a sight problem starting at junior high school.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
An unobstructed view in an elite estate
An unobstructed view in an elite estateMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Passing through the Pondok Indah area in South Jakarta, one can quickly see the social status of the home owners. Most of the houses are luxurious and modern.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
On the shelves
On the shelves Development of International Air Transport Policy; By Fachri Mahmud; Sekolah Tinggi Penerbangan Aviasi University Press, Jakarta, 2002; 232pp How many of us realize that when we fly from one country to another there is a host of complexities involved in border- crossing air...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Furniture-beds-sleep checked Latex mattress or spring bed ... which one is better?Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaAs adequate sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, mattress manufacturers compete with each other by designing new products and claiming their goods are the best...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horror
'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horrorJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Titik Hitam (The Black Spot); Starring Winky Wiryawan, Aurora Yahya, Enditha; Directed by Sentot Sahid; An I Sinema/Prima Entertainment Production; Horror, ** (out of ****) Noted film editor Sentot Sahid whose excellent...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri
Bargain hunting ahead of Idul FitriHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost all retail outlets, be they small stalls in traditional markets or world-class stores in modern shopping malls, are gearing up for this year's shopping season.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
A Rp 50,000 banknote
A Rp 50,000 banknoteBy Chairil Gibran Ramadhan I have looked at this Rp 50,000 banknote many times. I have studied both sides, carefully examining the letters, figures, pictures and safety lines. I have been doing this for three nights.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
A soldier killed, four wounded in Aceh
A soldier killed, four wounded in Aceh INDONESIA: A land mine exploded in restive Aceh early on Saturday, killing one soldier and wounding four others.The spokesman for the military operation in Lhokseumawe, Capt. Herman, told The Jakarta Post by telephone the land mine was placed on a bridge.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Bali bomb debris dumped at sea
Bali bomb debris dumped at seaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Benoa, Bali Following Friday's Pamarisudha Karipubhaya (purification ceremony) at the blast site on Jl. Legian, the Bali administration began on Saturday to bulldoze the rubble from the buildings and dumped it at sea.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Bombers, RDX source still unknown
Bombers, RDX source still unknownMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suspicions and speculation have taken on a life of their own in the weeks following the Bali bombing as the type of bomb device used has not been completely identified by investigators.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay away
Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay awayBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut Despite the obvious dangers, many people entered the cordoned off safety area near Mount Papandayan's crater to get a closer look at the huge majestic eruption.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency PUBLISHING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16Adventurous tours in Sleman regency Sleman, one of the regencies of Yogyakarta Province, is famous for its scenic beauty, unique traditions and friendly people.One of its natural attractions is Mount Merapi.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
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done ;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-funiture-expoJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo TRY BEFORE BUYING: A visitor tries out an arm chair on display at an exhibition in Jakarta. Although the furniture business has yet to fully recover from the recession, demand for foreign brands in the upper-income market remains...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Price cuts also offered to children's toys
Price cuts also offered to children's toysSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta The rapid development of information technology has, to some extent, contributed considerably to the craze for toys, and most parents are now inclined to buy those toys best suited to their children's gender and age.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Find yourself at Asia's best spas
Find yourself at Asia's best spasJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali The diverse cultures of Asia have always held a dialog with water that links the physical, emotional and spiritual. Whether it be bathing in the sacred Ganges River, Japanese communal bathing houses or royal ceremonial Javanese...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Expatriate businesses staying put
Expatriate businesses staying putA'an Suryana and Robert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Multinational corporations in Indonesia have considered carefully travel warnings recently issued by several countries for Indonesia in the wake of the Bali bombing and have elected to continue...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Reviving tourism on Bali
Reviving tourism on Bali From Koran TempoThe Island of the Gods appears to have lost its luster after the bomb blast in Legian, Kuta, Bali. Luckily, there are reports that Bali will host the 19th Summit Conference of ASEAN on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, 2003.This should be warmly welcomed by all Indonesians.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
New band co-P aims to support jazz locally
New band co-P aims to support jazz locallyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jazz should not necessarily be complicated. It is not required to be serious. And it should be compatible to all ears, even those of young people.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Eliminate corruptors and communists
Eliminate corruptors and communists From Sinar PagiA Jakarta-based newspaper in its Sept. 30 edition carried a report about a number of clever and wise people feeling worried about the possibility of a new brand of communism emerging.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry
We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.comOver the weekend a number of Jakartans received a surprising short message service (SMS): "The police have announced that Amrozi, who has been declared the prime suspect in the Bali...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Farocki keeps distance from his films' characters
Farocki keeps distance from his films' charactersJohn Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta Speaking to German filmmaker Harun Farocki is easy. Despite his status as one of the pioneers in the art of documentary filmmaking in his country, he is down-to-earth.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Actor's tale of modern love
Actor's tale of modern loveEdwin Irvanus, Contributor, Jakarta Ash Wednesday; By Ethan Hawke; Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2002; 221 pages If Ethan Hawke was not a famous actor, his second novel Ash Wednesday could have made him a well-known novelist.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season starts
Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season startsRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Shopping malls, department stores and other shopping centers in Jakarta are offering seasonal attractions and substantial discounts on goods to lure customers for the upcoming holidays of Idul Fitri,...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Bachelor of brawling
Bachelor of brawling From Warta Kota I was very sad to learn that some students from my university, Tarumanagara University (Untar), were involved in a brawl on Oct. 31 and Nov. 4.A brawl like this is useless as it will only inflict losses, for example we will be late in completing our study...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Life and times of an Indonesian star in Paris
Life and times of an Indonesian star in ParisKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris In late September actor Tapa Sudana played the role of a Buddhist priest in Yoshi Oeda's interpretation of Gustav Mahler's Song of the Earth in Paris.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the
Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the ongoing investigation in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing would tarnish the image of the Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). While it would be wrong to condemn all pesantren as schools where "Political Islam" or hatred against other religions is...
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
Educators must recognize their social and psychological
Educators must recognize their social and psychological responsibilities Simon Marcus Gower Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Tangerang, Banten The following is the complaint of one teacher with over ten years of experience teaching in Jakarta high school."I'm a teacher.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002
When clay meets modern interior
When clay meets modern interiorMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People still prefer to have chinaware with modern designs to serve their guests. Some of them even consider clayware, which originates in this country, as low-class.But in the "magic" hands of noted clay designer/painter F.