Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 28 April 2002

23 articles found

'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early'

'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early'Soeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There can be few issues as important to parents as the education of their children. Parents the world over want to provide their children with the best possible education, to give them every opportunity to...

On the Shelves

On the Shelves Streotip Etnis dalam Masyarakat Multietnis (Ethnic Streotypes in Multiethnic Society); By Prof. Dr. Suwarsih Warnaen; MATABANGSA, Yogyakarta in cooperation with Yayasan Adikarya Ikapi and the Ford Foundation, 2002; xvii + 435 pp For a multiethnic country like Indonesia, ethnic...

Iwan Tirta: Batik takes a stretch with Lycra

Iwan Tirta: Batik takes a stretch with LycraMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Five models clad in a variety of flight attendant uniforms strode onto the catwalk to signal the opening of Iwan Tirta's latest fashion show.

Fallen heroes remembered on 10th anniversary of deaths

Fallen heroes remembered on 10th anniversary of deaths The country was saddened in mid-April 1992 by the loss of two of its best mountain climbers, Norman Edwin and Didiek Samsu Wahyu Triachdi. National and international media devoted extensive coverage to the deaths of the duo.

Artists reinterpret ancient tea ritual

Artists reinterpret ancient tea ritualCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta There has been much talk about culture and tradition, and the debate on the pros and cons remains central despite these uncertain times.

VP argues for release of Agus by Manila

VP argues for release of Agus by ManilaAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Philippine government on Saturday to release Agus Dwikarna if his arrest was in connection with a substantiated crime committed in Indonesia.

Twin mourns brother killed in freak blast

Twin mourns brother killed in freak blastMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arfan Satria Palon was still asleep at about 7 a.m. on Saturday when the phone rang.He had no inkling of the shocking news that was to forever change his life and that of his family.

Family planning board to retain some functions

Family planning board to retain some functionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations...

Early education still a luxury for most Indonesians

Early education still a luxury for most IndonesiansSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta Ridha turned five late last year and was bored with kindergarten, so his parents devised ways to enroll him in a neighborhood elementary school in Depok, despite being too young.

Transitional stage for children to learn and grow

Transitional stage for children to learn and growI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta The number of preschools in the country continues to increase from day to day as more parents feel that such educational facilities are important for the next stage of their children's education.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 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.

Xanana makes UN debut as president

Xanana makes UN debut as presidentGerald Nadler, Associated Press, United Nations East Timor's president-elect Xanana Gusmao said his homeland would continue to need U.N. support even after it becomes independent on May 20.

Hamzah calls for release of Agus

Hamzah calls for release of AgusAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Philippine government on Saturday to release Agus Dwikarna if his arrest was in connection with a substantiated crime that he committed in Indonesia.

'70s casinos a world away from today

'70s casinos a world away from todayRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only the blue tiles on the row of three shabby buildings on Jl. Kemenangan III in Glodok, West Jakarta, give a hint of their past.While others may have forgotten what used to stand on the spot, "Lao Tao" remembers.

Emirates continues to fly high despite travel downturn after Sept.11 tragedy

Emirates continues to fly high despite travel downturn after Sept.11 tragedy Flying Emirates, dubbed one of the best airlines in the world, is a pleasant adventure.The comfortable Boeing 777-300 was our ticket to exemplary service during our business class flight from Jakarta to Dubai.

TV Program: Sunday, April 28, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, April 28, 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.

Gus Dur bio fails to give full story

Gus Dur bio fails to give full storySusanto Pudjomartono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gus Dur: The Authorized Biography of Abdurrahman Wahid; By Greg Barton; Equinox Publishing (Asia) Pte. Ltd.; Jakarta, 2002 Biographers know that they have their work cut out for them.

For ads - focus issue -- April 28

For ads - focus issue -- April 28 Tutor Time: Where beautiful minds and hearts are affectionately molded and nurtured How do they do that? One of the treasured assets used by Tutor Time International Preschool and Kindergarten is their curriculum, known as P.R.E.P.

Stretch your body for greater flexibility

Stretch your body for greater flexibilityThe Jakarta Post JakartaStretching is an essential part of playing sport as it can prevent injury. Here are three simple stretching exercises from LifeSpa & Fitness Center that you can do before and after exercise.

Learning process starts in early childhood

Learning process starts in early childhood Only a few of Indonesia's children experience the fun of early learning activities at kindergarten. Recent data from the Ministry of National Education reveals that only 2.13 million of the 12.

IMF approves $347m loan tranche for RI

IMF approves $347m loan tranche for RIAnna Willard, Reuters, Washington, D.C. The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it had approved a US$347 million loan tranche for Indonesia, but waived several of the conditions under the $4.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 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.

'I've enough in my career, now I want a family'

'I've enough in my career, now I want a family'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ulfa Dwiyanti possesses rare talent as a woman entertainer. Her congenial, fresh approach to dishing out ladles of laughter has made her the queen among emcees in the country, as well as a leading host of TV shows.