Archive: 7 April 2002
26 articles found
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Hospital puts vegetarian meals on the menu
Hospital puts vegetarian meals on the menuMelinda Hewitt, Contributor, Jakarta In our meat-focused world, it was a brave step to take.In 1998, Medika Griya Hospital (RSMG) in Sunter, North Jakarta, became the first hospital in Jakarta to embrace a vegetarian diet, both for its patients and staff,...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Safe sex facts vital protector for teens
Safe sex facts vital protector for teensMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Whether it's for reproductive or recreative purposes, safe sex is always worth campaigning for, particularly for teenagers.Take "Roni" for example.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'Consumers need something more'
'Consumers need something more'I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Growing competition among courier service providers has prompted business players to provide additional services for customers. Fast delivery on its own no longer impresses users.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Green Flies
Green FliesBy Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Green flies the size of ostriches swarmed around Mangga Dua trading center in Jakarta, droning like the sound of planes. "Look, giant flies," shouted someone in front of an electronics shop, startling those around him.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dede Eri Supria: Taking aim at globalism
Dede Eri Supria: Taking aim at globalismAendra H. Medita, Contributor, Jakarta In the eyes of a painter, an urban change means more than just a change, and will also have a profound significance.He or she might respond to it as a global force that produces another force in the grand image of the...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'I want Indonesia to become like Las Vegas'
'I want Indonesia to become like Las Vegas'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When speaking about the world of magic in this country, one name and face stands out: Deddy Cahyadi Sundjojo, better known as Deddy Corbuzier.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'Sexy beast' to visit major cities
'Sexy beast' to visit major citiesClaire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta When asked about Britain, most Indonesians are expert commentators on soccer and the royal family -- "err, Lady Di? Manchester United?" -- but that's about it.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
What's in Sunday
What's in SundayKredit foto: Artfolio Space Global Breach: Artist Dede Eri Supria wields his paintbrush as a weapon to take aim at the effects of globalism on Indonesian society. In works currently on display in Singapore, Dede examines the dichotomy between the glittering promises of globalism's...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
ASEAN finance ministers see regional growth
ASEAN finance ministers see regional growthAgence France-Presse, Yangon Southeast Asian finance ministers on Saturday said they expected the region to grow at 3.5-4.0 percent this year, bolstered by global recovery and efforts to integrate member nations' economies.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Portrait of the artist as a young Indonesian
Portrait of the artist as a young IndonesianMonique Natalia Contributor JakartaA young man clad in a T-shirt and jeans is walking along a deserted path when a sinister-looking man jumps out and proceeds to do things that could be considered sexual harassment.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Four RI children to attend World Cup
Four RI children to attend World Cup JAKARTA: Four Indonesian children will join children around the world to meet and escort top soccer players in the 2002 World Cup through a program organized by McDonald's Indonesia.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
RI stays in Group One, routs Lebanon 3-0
RI stays in Group One, routs Lebanon 3-0Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesia's Davis Cup team took an unassailable 3-0 lead over Lebanon to remain in Group One of the Asia-Oceania zone after Hendri Susilo Pramono and Bonit Wiryawan won a hard-fought doubles match over Ali Hamadeh and...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Grand Cherokee 4.71: The toughness of a jeep, comfort of a sedan
Grand Cherokee 4.71: The toughness of a jeep, comfort of a sedanPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cherokee no longer refers only to an important American Indian tribe. Now it also refers to the U.S.-based Jeep product.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Cue the good times at Afterhour
Cue the good times at AfterhourBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Afterhour, Gedung Sarinah Lt 2, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 11, Central Jakarta. Tel: 39832047. Open from 12 midday to 2 a.m. every day There was a time, not so many moons ago, when the beastly editor (whose name thou shalt not speaketh), was...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
RI eyes gains in U.S.-S'pore free trade
RI eyes gains in U.S.-S'pore free tradeAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Bintan Indonesian manufacturers can expect to benefit from a planned free trade pact between the U.S. and Singapore, using the city- state as a jumping-off point for cheaper access to the U.S. market.Visiting U.S.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 7, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 7, 2002Exhibitions * Photo Imitation of Life, Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3458771), until April 9. * Painting by Bunga Jeruk and Sekar Jatiningrum, Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
S'pore mulls other water sources
S'pore mulls other water sources MALAYSIA: Malaysia on Saturday reacted coolly to a Singaporean suggestion which seeks to reduce the island's dependence on water piped in from its near neighbor."That's Singapore's choice.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 7, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 7, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. Comedy1:00 Volleyball Tournament4:30 Performance6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30 Comic10:00 Music: Rock and...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
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Green Flies By Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Green flies the size of ostriches swarmed around Mangga Dua trading center in Jakarta, droning like the sound of planes. "Look, giant flies," shouted someone in front of an electronics shop, startling those around him.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Taipei not only for business travelers
Taipei not only for business travelersMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Taipei To not be involved in business means to feel terribly out of place in Taipei. Everybody is friendly enough here in this sprawling city, but they are all very, very busy.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dengue fever ramains a threat in Jakarta
Dengue fever ramains a threat in JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dengue fever remains a threat in the capital especially when the wet season is ending and the dry season begins. Since early this month, new patients have been admitted to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM)...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dollar-based rates cause problems for exporters
Dollar-based rates cause problems for exportersSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Regular customers of international express courier companies praise the professionalism and reliability of the companies' air delivery services but grumble at the U.S.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Gently does it for ambassador Soemadi
Gently does it for ambassador SoemadiYenni Djahidin, The Jakarta Post, Washington D.C. When Ambassador Soemadi Brotodiningrat is asked to describe the state of relations between Indonesia and the United States, he chooses the word "sensitive".
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Asperindo members may soon raise tariffs to offset higher costs
Asperindo members may soon raise tariffs to offset higher costs The Association of Indonesian Courier Companies (Asperindo) has called for an increase in the tariff of express delivery services in the country following the increases in operating costs.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
An ounce of prevention is worth...
An ounce of prevention is worth... Riding the train is still one of the best options to travel. The reasons are obvious. The price of airfares is still high, while the bus is not an option unless you have lots of time on your hands.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
On The Shelf
On The Shelf Panggil Aku Peng Hwa (Call me Peng Hwa): Kumpulan Cerita Pendek (A Collection of Short Stories); By Veven Sp. Wardhana; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia (KPG), 2002; Xiii + 202 pp This collection of short stories is unusual because it is divided into three parts -- Panggil Aku Peng Hwa...