Archive: 24 November 2002
26 articles found
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Traders experience lackluster gold sales
Traders experience lackluster gold salesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Idul Fitri has always seen an increase in gold sales, with people buying jewelry as a means to demonstrate to others that they have been successful. But that is a trend of the past.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 24, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 24, 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, 24 Nov 2002
Certain buyers still prefer foreign brands
Certain buyers still prefer foreign brandsSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The demand for imported furniture in the upper-income market segment remains high despite the sharp increase in prices. Although sales are not as strong as before the economic crisis hit the country in 1997, imported...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Different concepts to lure buyers
Different concepts to lure buyersRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Bookstores in Jakarta are trying to make innovations in attracting buyers but they apply different approaches in implementing the new marketing concept.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
The not-so bold or beautiful
The not-so bold or beautiful or Eating disorder can endanger ones' livesMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaHer friends were surprised to see Tina (not her real name) continually stuff her mouth with all the food served during their latest gathering.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Rikza Abdullah
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 to sleep on.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
A day with the children of the Basaf Dayak tribe
A day with the children of the Basaf Dayak tribe It's a typical school day for Tris. Dozens of kilometers away from Kenyamukan elementary school, Tris, a third grader in a class affiliated with government elementary school No.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Finding imported books in local bookstores
Finding imported books in local bookstoresSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Despite the relatively high price, original books imported from other countries are more preferable to translated versions for many reasons.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 24, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 24, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Documentary 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 Music3:00 Documentary 5:30 Quiz6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30 Music9:00 News9:30 Variety Show10:30 TV Series: Amru Bin...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Police attempt to link Bali bombings with JI
Police attempt to link Bali bombings with JIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the arrest of Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombings, National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Saturday that police would investigate links between the alleged bombers and terrorist networks,...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Author spreads word of Islam through youths
Author spreads word of Islam through youthsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You cannot talk to teenagers unless you speak the same language: This logic was stuck firmly in Teguh Iman Perdana's mind when he started writing his debut work NgeFriend sama Islam (Being Friends with Islam).
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Living in the shadow of a volcano
Living in the shadow of a volcanoText and photos by P. J. Leo Fear and anxiety is gripping residents living in the shadow of Mount Papandayan in Garut, West Java. People living around the volcano constantly wonder when the major eruption will occur.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Timbul Hadiprayitno: Defender of 'wayang' convention
Timbul Hadiprayitno: Defender of 'wayang' conventionSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Timbul Hadiprayitno is a big name in the Javanese art of wayang kulit (shadow puppetry). Not only known for his regular wayang shows, dalang (puppeteer) Timbul is also a popular senior dalang ruwat or a...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Police have yet to link Bali bombings with JI
Police have yet to link Bali bombings with JIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Saturday that the Oct. 12 Bali bombings were carried out by three groups under the leadership of Hambali, Imam Samudra and Ramli, but stressed that police had yet to link the...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Sanglah victim identification team struggling
Sanglah victim identification team strugglingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali One and a half months after the tragic Bali bombings, the multinational identification team has so far been unable to finish the identification process for the remaining dead.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Indonesian woman gives birth to quintuplets
Indonesian woman gives birth to quintuplets A 33-year-old Indonesian woman gave birth to quintuplets -- four boys and one girl -- at the Harapan Kita Maternity Hospital in West Jakarta on Saturday.All the babies are healthy and the mother, identified as Yuliani, is also in a good condition.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Cerdas, star of the chess world
Cerdas, star of the chess worldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Upon arriving at the reception area of the arrivals hall at Soekarno-Hatta Airport last Monday evening, Cerdas Barus, 41, who was seen walking at the front row of the national chess team, exclaimed,"petah! petah.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
C180 Kompressor: Better performance with new technology
C180 Kompressor: Better performance with new technologyPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A black Mercedes-Benz C200 was racing with a silver Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor around a hairpin turn at the Sentul International circuit in Bogor.It was not an IndyCar race.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Muslims prefer family gathering to break fast
Muslims prefer family gathering to break fastMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People contemplate peace and their spirituality during the Ramadhan fasting month and this special time of the year is also an opportunity to forgive and make up with family members, friends and colleagues.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)Business and pleasure in Sleman regency Maybe you are one of those people who finds it difficult to fit a little relaxation and recreation into your tight business schedule.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Helping disabled children thrive and live in dignity
Helping disabled children thrive and live in dignityLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta The little building in Ciputat, on the outskirts of the capital, is surrounded by trees, shutting it off from the hustle-bustle of the city.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Kriss and Sarong exhibition displays Indonesia rich culture
Kriss and Sarong exhibition displays Indonesia rich culturePaul R. Michaud, Contributor, Paris Around five years after its inauguration in the Mediterranean port city of Nice, the Musee des Arts Asiatiques -- a major national showplace devoted to the cultural heritage of Asia and the Pacific -- has...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Commission I and II support Bali bombing probe
Commission I and II support Bali bombing probeMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The House of Representatives decided on Saturday to throw their support behind the police investigation team of the Bali bombing and urged people to refrain from criticizing the multinational team.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Following Gulbenkian's footstep in humanity
Following Gulbenkian's footstep in humanity If Indonesia's wealthy elite ever go to Portugal, they must visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and its foundation's headquarters at Avenida de Berna 45-A, in the heart of Lisbon.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Zaenal's dream to be in the Army
Zaenal's dream to be in the ArmyHis radiant eyes blinked with doubt. His mouth trembled, but no words were uttered. There was a long silence. The 12-year-old boy cast his eyes toward the sea and the palm and mangrove trees in the distance.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Abducted ExxonMobil workers released in Aceh
Abducted ExxonMobil workers released in AcehDebbie A. Lubis and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Three ExxonMobil workers kidnapped by separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were released on Saturday afternoon without any conditions imposed on their release.