Archive: 17 November 2002
35 articles found
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay away
Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay away Budianto, 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. Hundreds of villagers, foreigners, photographers and cameramen took the risk of going in closer than one-kilometer radius cordon zone around the volcano's crater, which was still spewing ash and thick smoke on Saturday.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bombers, RDX source still unknown
Bombers, RDX source still unknown Muhammad 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. In addition, the whereabouts of all the bombers and the source of the RDX, the main ingredient of one of the explosive traces found by forensics experts at the scene of the blast, remains unknown.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bomb debris dumped at sea
Bali bomb debris dumped at sea Damar 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. "It's the first time this has happened in Bali's history. It means symbolically that all the evil has been transferred to the sea," said head of Benoa port Adrian Surentu.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. He said it was triggered while the soldiers were patrolling the Pante Rambong village in Simpang Ulim, East Aceh, at 1:30 a.m.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
A Rp 50,000 banknote
A Rp 50,000 banknote By 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. After coming home from selling noodles at the end of the road, parking my cart next to my rented house, taking a bath, performing the afternoon prayer and eating, I take the banknote from under the newspaper on which I place the raw noodles in my cart.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri
Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri Hendarsyah 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. For most Indonesians, the big shopping season takes place in December, during which Muslims and Christians celebrate their biggest holidays, Idul Fitri and Christmas.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horror
'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horror Joko 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 work includes the art-house favorite Pasir Berbisik (The Whispering Sands) makes a big-screen debut with a horror movie which is said to be based on his real-life experience.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Furniture-beds-sleep checked Latex mattress or spring bed ... which one is better? Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta As 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 to sleep on.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 protest or anything else.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
An unobstructed view in an elite estate
An unobstructed view in an elite estate Maria 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. But a two-story house in one of the most elite residential areas in the capital looks very down-to-earth yet modern-looking.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002 Exhibitions * 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. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Photo Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problems
Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problems Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hilda, who had just graduated from university, had experienced a sight problem starting at junior high school. Since then, she had to rely on her glasses but the spectacles only helped her to see better instead of genuinely improving her vision.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 village gave birth to her male baby on Saturday. Ani said fear of the eruption had caused her to give birth prematurely. "Thank God, my baby and I are safe," she said.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. When he passed away, his remain were buried inside the mosque. Even though the mosque is well over 200 years old, many people still use it to pray.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian final
Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian final Associated 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. In the women's singles, Zhang Ning of China toppled Hong Kong's second-seed Wang Chen to make it an all-Chinese final against Zhou Mi.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Senior PR man explains economic recovery
Senior PR man explains economic recovery Robert 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. Question: The Bali bombings are an unqualified disaster for Indonesia, even if we did have competent investigators working on it -- which we don't.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Some of the students shared their opinions on the Islamic short-courses offered at some schools with The Jakarta Post. Fakhri, 12, is in the first year at the Lab School junior high school in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 transportation? We simply take it for granted that one airplane will be granted permission to fly over the airspace of another country.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
When clay meets modern interior
When clay meets modern interior Maria 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.X. Widayanto, clayware can be turned into objects of art.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. I teach the material in the book, that's all I can do really. I don't have time to do anything more. I know this is not good for my students, but what can I do?
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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).
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Life and times of an Indonesian star in Paris
Life and times of an Indonesian star in Paris Kunang 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. The opera production continues touring France in early 2003 and will be presented at Carnegie Hall, New York in 2004. Nowadays this artistic Indonesian based in Paris is constantly on the move, running theater workshops for aspiring actors all over Europe.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 programs and must therefore spend more money. Besides, there will be victims because of this brawl. I hope students from other campuses can refrain from becoming involved in brawling. ASTRI, Jakarta
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season starts
Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season starts Rikza 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, Christmas, and New Year's.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Actor's tale of modern love
Actor's tale of modern love Edwin 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. He has written the sort of joyously tortured book that guys in their 20s like to carry around and quote to girls over coffee and cigarettes.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency PUBLISHING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16 Adventurous 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. One of the world's most active volcanos and located 2,968 meters above sea level, Merapi's peak is continuously covered with clouds. Shrouded in mist, its mystique invites the bold and adventurous to uncover its hidden secrets.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.com Over 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 blast, has also been found responsible for last week's eruption of Mount Papandayan in Garut, West Java." Of course, this was just a sarcastic joke. But it reflects the public distrust of the police.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eliminate corruptors and communists
Eliminate corruptors and communists From Sinar Pagi A 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. Strangely, these people did not touch on corruptors, who are more dangerous than communists. Like true communists, corruptors impair the state's financial order and resilience. They destroy people's finances and make the nation move backward in all areas.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
New band co-P aims to support jazz locally
New band co-P aims to support jazz locally Hera 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. These statements marked the release of Blue Lines, the debut album from newcomer co-P (derived from "kopi", the Indonesian word for coffee, which is more or less pronounced like "copy").
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reviving tourism on Bali
Reviving tourism on Bali From Koran Tempo The 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. The bomb blast that claimed more than 180 lives has greatly reduced tourist arrivals in Bali, the gateway to a number of other tourist destinations across the country.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expatriate businesses staying put
Expatriate businesses staying put A'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 operations, according to trans-national corporation executives interviewed recently.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Find yourself at Asia's best spas
Find yourself at Asia's best spas Judy 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 floral baths, they believe that water is to the body as dreams are to the soul. It has the power to transform us.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Price cuts also offered to children's toys
Price cuts also offered to children's toys Sudibyo 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. Finding toys for your beloved children as a gift for the Idul Fitri, Christmas or New Year's holidays is not a difficult task: you can find toys in almost every supermarket, mall, and plaza.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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done ;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-funiture-expo JP/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 stable.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farocki keeps distance from his films' characters
Farocki keeps distance from his films' characters John 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. There are hints of his impressive intellect in his conversation, but he is far from pretentious. For a moment, he reminisced about the five years he spent in Indonesia as a child, especially in the capital.