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Archive: 21 April 2002

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KL hired in headscarf row

KL hired in headscarf row SINGAPORE: A Malaysian lawyer and opposition leader said on Saturday he had been engaged by the families of three Singaporean Muslim girls to overturn a school ban on Islamic headscarves.

On the record

On the recordArtist : Remy Shand Album : The Way I Feel (Universal Music Indonesia) If you are into the likes of Maxwell and Erykah Badu, you will most likely dig Remy Shand.The 23-year-old Canadian has a similar style, especially with Maxwell, heavy on jazzy pop tunes.

Choosing the right solution

Choosing the right solutionZatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) may no longer be a buzzword, but it is clear that its role is recognized in making businesses run more effectively and profitably.

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On the Ball Want to see the action at the World Cup but strapped for cash? Turn to our Travel Page to find inexpensive alternatives around Japan and South Korea on a budget of less than US$2,000. Page 12 Way With Words Australian Harry Aveling immerses himself in contemporary Indonesian literature...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 21, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 21, 2002Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30.

Talk show host Irma content with her lot in life

Talk show host Irma content with her lot in lifeEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's Kartini Day, the time when women's rights activists make their perennial cry that Indonesian women are underprivileged and victims of discrimination.But Irma Natalia Hutabarat begs to differ.

April Bar, a Blok M pub that should go far

April Bar, a Blok M pub that should go farBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta The sweet irony of it all never fails to blow the mind.Despite the enduring economic crisis and the constant stream of holier-than-thou pronouncements we read everyday in the press, this great city of sin, like some insane...

Packed concert lineup for month's end

Packed concert lineup for month's end The end of this month is packed with heavy duty concerts, with three groups scheduled to take the stage.First up is jazz band Incognito which will perform on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium in Central Jakarta.

Kids invited to TMII celebration

Kids invited to TMII celebration INDONESIA: Children in Greater Jakarta between the ages of four and 12 are invited to celebrate the anniversary of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) on Sunday. The festivities, sponsored by McDonald's Indonesia, will take place at Istana Anak-Anak Indonesia on the...

What needs to be done for equality

What needs to be done for equalityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women have gained much compared to the days of their grandmothers or even mothers, but there is still a long way to go before women achieve true equality with men.

Choreographer Boi looks back on career

Choreographer Boi looks back on careerHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Part of the theme celebration of Menarilah Indonesia (Dance Indonesia) launched at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) in Central Jakarta, is the four-night performance of Boi G.

TV Program: Sunday, April 21, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, April 21, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. Comedy2:00 Children's Program4:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30 Comic10:00 Music: Rock and Round12:30 a.m.

Making a complete meal of the versatile potato

Making a complete meal of the versatile potatoMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Potatoes are usually a side dish or garnish in Indonesian cuisine, but they can make an entire meal, from appetizer to dessert.Donald J.

Swimming event in Lippo Cikarang

Swimming event in Lippo Cikarang JAKARTA: Swimming clubs from around Greater Jakarta are set to take part in a swimming competition on Sunday at the Olympic Sports Club's swimming pool in the Lippo Cikarang residential area in eastern Jakarta.

Megawati urged to visit E. Timor

Megawati urged to visit E. Timor EAST TIMOR: East Timor's elected president Xanana Gusmao said on Saturday he was determined to invite President Megawati Soekarnoputri to attend the independence celebrations of the former Indonesian province.

Kartini an inspiration for women artists

Kartini an inspiration for women artistsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Once again we will be commemorating on April 21 the birth of Indonesia's national heroine, Raden Adjeng Kartini.Born into nobility in 1879, she has been primarily hailed as a champion of women's emancipation.

Vulvovaginitis, a common if little understood problem

Vulvovaginitis, a common if little understood problemMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many women do not know the word vulvovaginitis even though they may be suffering from its symptoms: It is the most common cause of inflammation of women's genitalia.

Translator tells more than words can say

Translator tells more than words can sayHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Harry Aveling put both his legs on the table and, in the style of an intense poet, read a passage from Dewi Lestari's Supernova.Then the 60-year-old Australian put his legs down again and chuckled.

How do you feel being a young woman today?

How do you feel being a young woman today?Monique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta With Megawati Soekarnoputri as the first woman ever on the country's short presidential list, young women should not be afraid of sexual discrimination, right? But what is really going on? Six young urban women gave us...

Wanted: Teens looking for adventure

Wanted: Teens looking for adventureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Want to really experience the "wild life". Well, if you have what it takes, the opportunity to spend your school vacation doing something worthwhile through a wilderness experiences program may be yours.

Jakarta Open attracts more shuttlers

Jakarta Open attracts more shuttlers JAKARTA: Organizers expect more than 1,000 shuttlers to take part in the 2002 Yonex-Sunrise Jakarta Open from April 23 to April 28 at the Bung Karno Sports Complex."There will be 1,014 shuttlers compared with the 800 shuttlers who participated last year," the...

Women's groups in search for meaning

Women's groups in search for meaningHera Diani and Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Juwita" has just ended her maternity leave after delivering her second son and returned to work as a journalist, putting in much more time than the specified eight-hour working day.

Rules of entry for Indonesian Independent Film Festival (FFII):

Rules of entry for Indonesian Independent Film Festival (FFII): 1. Participants should register and submit their entries no later than April 30. Registration forms can be obtained from SCTV office at Mitra Building, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 21, South Jakarta.

Kartini: A traditional woman who continues to inspire

Kartini: A traditional woman who continues to inspire Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta Once again we will be commemorating on April 21 the birth of Indonesia's national heroine, Raden Adjeng Kartini. Born into nobility in 1879, she has been primarily hailed as a champion of women's emancipation.

Some women inmates unable to kick drug habits

Some women inmates unable to kick drug habitsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang More than 60 percent of inmates at Tangerang women's penitentiary, Banten province, are drug-related offenders, with some of them continuing to take drugs while serving their sentences.

Getting into the step of things on a trek through Tana Toraja

Getting into the step of things on a trek through Tana TorajaJohn Badalu, Contributor, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi Sure, tons of articles have been written about Tana Toraja's attractions, but it's also interesting to take a walking tour through the area.

Indie film buffs ready for their close-up

Indie film buffs ready for their close-upJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Anggy waited for the film crew to finish setting up their bare- basics equipment so he could finish his acting for the day.

Potatoes, sweet or spicy, have a place in local dishes

Potatoes, sweet or spicy, have a place in local dishesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An edible tuber bearing the Latin name Solanum tuberosum, the potato is one of the few food items that has been consumed as a staple since ancient times.

'Politics behind release of two Indonesians'

'Politics behind release of two Indonesians'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading political figure on Saturday charged that President Megawati Soekarnoputri's intervention in the release of two Indonesians arrested for alleged terrorist activity in the Philippines, was...

Nursyahbani keeps up fight for equality

Nursyahbani keeps up fight for equalityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's rights activist, legal expert and legislator Nursyahbani Katjasungkana has a nickname from her fellow activists: harum, which literally means fragrant.

Mamasa: The forgotten side of Toraja

Mamasa: The forgotten side of TorajaFilomena Reiss, Contributor, Mamasa, South Sulawesi When you tell people you are going to Mamasa, you often get a questioning look. "Is it in Manado?" someone asked me.At least it's on the same island.