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Archive: 15 December 2002

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Kolev urges players to shrug off pressure in Myanmar game

Kolev urges players to shrug off pressure in Myanmar gameMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian soccer team coach Ivan Kolev admitted that the team was suffering from pressure from playing as a host in the Tiger Cup, but assured that his players could cope with it to focus on the game when...

Life slowly revives in troubled Aceh

Life slowly revives in troubled AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh It is already 10 p.m., but residents of Lhokseumawe, some 300 kilometers east of the provincial capital Banda Aceh, still flock to the town's only recreation park.

Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam

Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in BatamLegal certainty for investors An industrial zone with international scope such as Batam absolutely requires sufficient area for further expansion in the future.

Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in

Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in Batam.Trans-Barelang bridge: A panoramic view of one of the six high- tech bridges that connect Batam and the surrounding islands.

Tyrie's art adorns children's books

Tyrie's art adorns children's booksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inside the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, where she has been living for the past 10 years, New Zealander Katrina, or Trina Bohan Tyrie has found an enormous inspiration for her paintings.

Mudslide survivors lose hope for relatives

Mudslide survivors lose hope for relativesFidelito Ahmad, The Jakarta Post, Mojokerto Mulyadi, 41, a resident of Jl. Ngagel Tirto, Mojokerto, East Java, burst into tears when a forensic expert at Surabaya's Dr.

Indonesia's growing trade in wild animals

Indonesia's growing trade in wild animalsJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Jakarta "You name it, we can get it for you," Baki said simply, waving his mobile phone as if to show delivery was just a quick call away.

TV Program: Sunday, December 15, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, December 15, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy3:00 Documentary3:30 Religious Teachings5:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 TV Drama9:00 News9:30 Variety Show11:00 Theater TPI 5:00 a.m.

Young family remodels house stylishly

Young family remodels house stylishlyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a young couple expecting more additions to their new family, they wanted to create more room in their standard house.

On The Shelves

On The Shelves A Club of Small Men, A Children's Tale from Bali; By Collin McPhee; Periplus Editions Ltd, 2002; 48 pp "This is the story of how some small boys in Bali decided among themselves to have a club and learn to play music, and how they became so clever that the Raja (King) invited them to...

Disabled with abilities: The ultimate test

Disabled with abilities: The ultimate testDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disabled people face denial and discrimination daily from their families, society and even the government. They must also deal with a lack of public facilities, public services and opportunities.

Kopassus has a special place in RI history

Kopassus has a special place in RI historyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kopassus - Inside Indonesia's Special Forces, By Ken Conboy, Equinox Publishing (Asia), 2002, 320pp Some see them as heroes, others as villains. Some fear and hate them, others admire and hold them in high esteem.

Arranging your own air travel allows more flexibility

Arranging your own air travel allows more flexibilityRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Tourists pursuing special interests generally arrange their own travel to ensure that they have unlimited flexibility on their trip.

Favorite destination for Indonesian tourists

Favorite destination for Indonesian touristsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta For many years, Hong Kong has been a favorite destination for overseas travelers, including Indonesians, who go there not only for business but also for holidays.

Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous

Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous architecture to create a dynamic religious atmosphere.Novotel Batam: One of Batam's star-rated international-standard hotels that is a favorite among expatriates.

Children drowned on building site

Children drowned on building site INDONESIA: Two children were killed on Saturday while trying to swim across a flooded pit on a construction site next to the Menara Imperium building on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.

How can we help the disabled?

How can we help the disabled? The office of outspoken minister Kwik Kian Gie found a simple way to commemorate the International Day of Disabled Persons which fell on Dec. 3.The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) office on Jl.

Apartheid for disabled still persists

Apartheid for disabled still persistsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are millions of people Surviving in a boundless labyrinth Since all the doors are almost closed Should our heart and soul be as feigned as this plastic flower? While actually we...

(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro

(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro Department Store) WISHES COME TRUE AT METRO DEPARTMENT STORE: To celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas, METRO Department Store is giving its customers the opportunity to win various prizes through its "Wishes Come True" lucky draw, which they...

A Prayer Mat

A Prayer MatBy Hawa Arofah "Come home, quickly, Nduk. Your son wants a prayer mat. He wants to join tarawih at the mosque this month. He only wants to use a prayer mat from you," said Emak in her letter which had just arrived in the house I rented.

Ba'asyir transferred to Nat'l Police HQ

Ba'asyir transferred to Nat'l Police HQThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ujung Pandang Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was transferred to the National Police Headquarters' detention center on Saturday after undergoing treatment for almost two months in the Kramat Jati Police Hospital in East Jakarta.

Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam

Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in BatamBatam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 15, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 15, 2002Exhibitions * 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. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.

With her skillful technique, illustrator Trina Bohan Tyrie adds

With her skillful technique, illustrator Trina Bohan Tyrie adds color and nuances to children's books Balinese Children's Favorite Stories and A Club of Small Men. Living here for the past 10 years, Tyrie finds that the hustle and bustle of the capital inspires her.