Archive: 10 March 2002
29 articles found
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Suspect returns Rp 32.5 billion Bulog money: AGO
Suspect returns Rp 32.5 billion Bulog money: AGOThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile financial scandal involving House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung took a peculiar turn when it was revealed Saturday that one of the case's primary suspects had returned Rp 32.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Consultant Castle shapes his American dream in Indonesia
Consultant Castle shapes his American dream in IndonesiaBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He came to Indonesia on a Fulbright scholarship to do doctoral research studying the rise of nationalism in West Java.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
DJ Bally Sagoo: Spinning a cultural mix
DJ Bally Sagoo: Spinning a cultural mixHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a classic recipe for Asian artists who want to make it big in Western countries: Take a tune and insert traditional ethnic elements into it.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Jakarta looks for its own pied piper
Jakarta looks for its own pied piperMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most people would agree that rats are annoying. In Jakarta and other urban areas, they are notorious as destroyers of washing machines and electric wires.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Two recipes for the best of fusion food
Two recipes for the best of fusion foodMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who says fusion food is nothing but confusion?Cooking fusion food by combining different food items to create a deliciously distinctive flavor can be challenging, but also interesting and fun.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Rodent-proofing the home your first line of defense
Rodent-proofing the home your first line of defenseBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is embarking on its campaign to wipe out rats, but it is ultimately doomed to fail because these consummate colonizers remain a pest in almost all urban areas of the world.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Jakarta museum gives 'official' history lesson
Jakarta museum gives 'official' history lessonEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many believe that the "truth" of history, especially in this country, depends on who holds power: it's how they choose to interpret those events for their own motives.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Budi one step away from All England title
Budi one step away from All England titleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's sole surviving shuttler Budi Santoso will challenge China's Chen Hong for the men's title in the All England badminton championships in Birmingham on Sunday.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Seeds win first games at junior chess meet
Seeds win first games at junior chess meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tournament seeds cruised past the opening round of the National Junior Chess Circuit in Bekasi, a satellite city of Jakarta, on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Giggles, confusion greet 'Vagina Monologues'
Giggles, confusion greet 'Vagina Monologues'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "If your vagina got dressed, what would it wear?" "Kebaya (traditional Indonesian costume), miniskirt and weaved batik."That is the Indonesian translation of an excerpt from Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, which was performed...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
JP/1/BLURB
JP/1/BLURBWest meets East German choreographer Henrietta Horn came and saw and shared her skills with local dancers in a Jakarta workshop. Her mission was not only to fine tune the dancers' moves, but also to act as an inspiration for them in their careers.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
'I have no regrets, my past makes me who I am'
'I have no regrets, my past makes me who I am'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One can take Edo Kondologit out of Irian Jaya, but no one can take Irian Jaya, his home province, out of the singer.Under his real name, Ehud Eduard Kondologit is the father of three-year-old Itamar Lemuela...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
JP/1/AKBAR
JP/1/AKBARRp 32.5 billion Bulog money returned: AGOThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe high-profile financial scandal involving House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung took a peculiar turn when it was revealed Saturday that one of the case's primary suspects had returned Rp 32.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 10, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 10, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. News2:00 Sports3:30 Religious Teachings5:00 Teen's Program6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Songs and Dances9:00 News10:00 Rock and Round12:30 a.m.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Good packing: The key to a smooth move
Good packing: The key to a smooth moveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good packing is the key to a successful move. Without it, moving could become a nightmare despite even the most carefully made relocation plans.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Migrant workers: Exporting people at risk
Migrant workers: Exporting people at riskPipensius, Contributor, Yogyakarta Orang Indonesia di Malaysia, Menjual Kemiskinan Mencari Identitas (Indonesians in Malaysia: Selling Poverty, Searching for Identity); By Dr. M.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Wedding souvenirs: Gifts from the hearts
Wedding souvenirs: Gifts from the heartsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta For most people, the wedding day is one of the most exciting and important days of their life. It is almost impossible to describe the thrill -- and of course, the weariness -- of the whole procedure; from deciding the...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Budget bargains: Weekend getaways in the capital
Budget bargains: Weekend getaways in the capitalMax Kelling, Contributor, Jakarta Got tired of all the hustle and bustle of city life? Well, what you need is a relaxing weekend that will keep you sane.You have had enough of hanging around the whole day in crowded shopping malls, watching movies at...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Keep your pets free of stress
Keep your pets free of stressThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like adults and children, pets also experience the emotional stress of moving. But with a little planning, you can spare pets any anxiety.If you are planning to move by air, the first thing to do before making any reservations is to ask the...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Migrant workers: Sending our tired, unskilled and vulnerable
Migrant workers: Sending our tired, unskilled and vulnerable---------------- Pipensius Contributor Yogyakarta ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Orang Indonesia di Malaysia, Menjual Kemiskinan Mencari Identitas (Indonesians in Malaysia: Selling Poverty,...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Choosing reliable mover: Little mistake may lead to nightmare
Choosing reliable mover: Little mistake may lead to nightmareI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Although he had grown a bit worried, an expatriate who recently moved to Jakarta to start his new job finally received his stuff in a good condition.He was lucky he had chosen a good mover.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Ministers, diplomatic corps play in Rp 3b soccer friendly
Ministers, diplomatic corps play in Rp 3b soccer friendlyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The friendly match between Indonesian Cabinet ministers and members of the foreign diplomatic corps in Jakarta played here on Saturday must go down in history as the most lucrative soccer game...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
A star turn lifts Eko out of obscurity
A star turn lifts Eko out of obscurityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is much more to Eko Supriyanto than the dancer who accompanied Madonna on her Drowned World tour crisscrossing Europe and the United States last year, although that is the first thing that has drawn public attention...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Dancer Horn shares insight with local peers
Dancer Horn shares insight with local peersHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta It was a typically hot and humid afternoon in Jakarta. Inside the studio of Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) dance company all the doors were open as about 20 sweating young dancers did their best at an...
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
A relaxing romantic escape worth every rupiah at The Park Lane
A relaxing romantic escape worth every rupiah at The Park Lane Like the man said, I crave luxury but my wallet is limited, which is only to be expected when you are working for an Indonesian newspaper.So, when a freebie comes your way, don't pass it up.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Indonesia falls short of securing elite berth
Indonesia falls short of securing elite berthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Fed Cup hopes for a slot in the World Group playoffs failed to materialize after Angelique Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya succumbed to host China in the final match in Guangzhou on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
'Manga' comics more than meets the eye
'Manga' comics more than meets the eyeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What can we say about the Japanese people? If the Japanese comics distributed here are anything to go by, then Japanese girls are all freaky and horny while the boys are all effeminate and fashion-conscious.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
Artist Made Gunawan takes on Ganesi with gusto
Artist Made Gunawan takes on Ganesi with gustoAdrian Smith, Contributor, Jakarta Made Gunawan's playful, tranquil and optimistic oil paintings belie his deep-seated anxiety of what is going on around us and underscores his obsession with peace and reconciliation.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Beberapa Segi Perkembangan Sejarah Pers di Indonesia (Some Aspects in the Historical Development of the Press in Indonesia); By Abdurrachman Surjomihardjo, et.al; Kompas Book Publisher, 2nd impression, 2002; xxix+418 pp.