Archive: 15 December 2002
24 articles found
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
(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...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
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.