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Archive: 24 November 2002

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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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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,...

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).

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.