On the record Artist : 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. Shand's CV is quite impressive as, apart from being young and with the ability to sing, he is also a songwriter, a multi- instrumentalist and a self-producer.

Choosing the right solution Zatni 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. An ERP implementation is almost always a high-cost investment, costing as much as thousands of dollars depending on the number of licenses, or "seats". Yet boards of directors are still likely to give their stamp of approval to an ERP proposal by their CIO.

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 to bridge cultural differences. He believes that works like Dewi Lestari's Supernova are revolutionizing the written word. Page 15

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 21, 2002 Exhibitions * 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. * Painting Untukmu Saudaraku Jakarta, Dinda Cafe Gallery, Taman Semanggi Cafe Area, Block L-7/8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, until April 25. * Graphic Design: Signes, by French artists, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel.

Talk show host Irma content with her lot in life Emmy 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. For many of the modern feminists fighting for equality today, some of her views might be dismissed as obscenely old-fashioned. "I feel great being a woman in Indonesia.

April Bar, a Blok M pub that should go far Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta The sweet irony of it all never fails to blow the mind.

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. The performance will be the Dutch group's third in this country, which must be a sign they love playing here so much!.

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 grounds of TMII. The celebration, called Gelar Kreasi McKids, coincides with Kartini Day. It will feature drawing competitions, traditional costumes, creative dancing and a Happy Meal Fun competition.

What needs to be done for equality The 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. While the country can boast its first woman president (a fact now readily cited in attempts to play down concerns about gender equality), there is no room for complacency.

Choreographer Boi looks back on career Helly 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. Sakti, 35, now the artistic director of Gumarang Sakti dance company. Boi took over the helm after his mother, well-known choreographer Gusmiati Suid, passed away last September.

TV Program: Sunday, April 21, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:30 Sports 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 10:00 Children's Program 12:30 p.m. Comedy 2:00 Children's Program 4:00 Sports 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa 9:00 News 9:30 Comic 10:00 Music: Rock and Round 12:30 a.m. Puppet Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Home Sweet Home 8:30 Chinese Food 9:00 Entertainment News 10:00 Boxing 12:30 p.m.

Making a complete meal of the versatile potato Maria 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. Pezar, executive chef at Inter-continental Mid Plaza hotel (formerly known as Kempinsky hotel), provided these recipes for you to prepare in your own kitchen.

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. There will be 56 events for age groups ranging from 5-6 years old to over 35 years old, the organizers said in a written statement. The organizers are cooperating with the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) to put on the event. -- JP

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. Speaking during a stopover in Bali on his way to Europe, Xanana said Megawati's presence was crucial in order to lay a solid foundation for bilateral ties.

Kartini an inspiration for women artists 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. And it must not be forgotten that issues like polygamy, women's subordination and lack of education were subjects that Kartini linked to a greater vision of development for women.

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. Karpal Singh, who is also the deputy chairman of Malaysia's opposition Democratic Action Party, told AFP he was preparing papers and would file the case with the Singapore High Court "as soon as possible".

Translator tells more than words can say Hera 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. "That's how Sutardji (Calzoum Bachri) would read it," he said in fluent Bahasa Indonesia.

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 their experiences and opinions.

Wanted: Teens looking for adventure The 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. Cathay Pacific is extending an invitation to Indonesians aged 15 years to 18 years to participate in an ecological course, The International Wilderness Experience Program, from July 21 to Aug. 1 in South Africa.

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 chairman of the tournament's organizing committee, Leo Christian Wiranat, told reporters on Thursday.

Women's groups in search for meaning Hera 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. "I don't have enough time for my children now. I have to start working at 8 a.m., because the beat requires it.

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. The registration fee is Rp 75,000 for students and Rp 150,000 for members of the public. 2. Entries can be submitted either in VHS or VCD format.

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. And it must not be forgotten that issues like polygamy, women's subordination and lack of education were subjects that Kartini linked to a greater vision of development for women.

Some women inmates unable to kick drug habits Damar 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. "Of the total 191 inmates here, 116 were prosecuted for drug- related crimes, as drugs dealers or users," the penitentiary warden Amelia Abidin said here on Saturday.

Getting into the step of things on a trek through Tana Toraja John 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. There are fascinating landscapes to explore, in addition to the famous culture and its grand funeral ceremonies. The best starting point is Rantepao town as all public transportation to around Toraja starts there.

Indie film buffs ready for their close-up Joko 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. The 22-years-old had shaved his trademark dyed red hair three days earlier to star as a high school kid in a movie scripted and directed by his 33-year-old brother Nanda. Anggy has had a role in a chocolate commercial before, but this time around it was a labor of love and filial duty.

Potatoes, sweet or spicy, have a place in local dishes Maria 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. According to the Visual Food Encyclopedia, the tuber is an excellent source of potassium and contains vitamin C, B6, copper, niacin, magnesium, folic acid, iron and pantothenic acid.

'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 prompted by her desire to avoid domestic repercussions from political elements at home. Deputy House of Representatives Speaker A.M.

Nursyahbani keeps up fight for equality Hera 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. The 48 year old earned it after a foundation awarded her the Kartini of the Century award a couple years ago. "I thought, why do they call me mbak harum?

Mamasa: The forgotten side of Toraja Filomena 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. Mamasa is in fact a quiet hillside town which is still part of Tana Toraja. It is situated 340 kilometers from Makassar, about eight hours to nine hours drive to the north of Polewali, Sumarorong.

Vulvovaginitis, a common if little understood problem Maria 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.