I'm comin' through! So you'd better get the heck out of my way! A recent Hollywood movie titled Rat Race features comedy actors in a race to a small American town where a prize of US$2 million awaits the first of them to reach the train station locker where the money has been placed. Frantic and hilarious episodes ensue as they struggle to be the first to the locker.

Why Unilever and other multinational companies built their factories at Jababeka's Cikarang industrial estate Leading multinational companies have joined Indonesia's only independent, integrated industrial estate equipped with commercial, residential, educational and recreational facilities in Cikarang, Bekasi, just a 35-minute drive east of Jakarta.

Ruangrupa for unusual, edgy art forms John Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta There is an ongoing art exhibition at Ruangrupa in Tebet, South Jakarta, called the Short Message System. Don't get the wrong idea. This is a rare wall painting exhibition where three Jakarta-based artists and one from Luxembourg are exploring their ideas about urban life. Each artist tried to get their message across to the others.

Malaysia to put four Indonesians to the cane Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia sentenced seven illegal immigrants to jail and caning in the first cases under the country's tough new immigration laws, newspapers reported on Saturday. Two Bangladeshis were each sentenced to two years in jail and one stroke of the cane while four Indonesians were each ordered to be caned twice in addition to serving six months in jail. Another Indonesian was sentenced to six months in jail and one stroke of the cane.

Evergreen helps give global color to 'degung' Her Suganda, Contributor, Bandung Only few have realized that local music, particularly Sundanese music, has put itself into the international music arena. In the hands of professional musicians of Toronto-based Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan, degung (Sundanese traditional orchestra) has popularized Sundanese music with the international community.

Percasi will not seek Andrean replacement Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has decided not to recruit a replacement for Andrean Susilodinata, choosing to compete at the World Youth Chess Olympiad with just four players, a Percasi official said. The tournament, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Aug. 21 to Aug.

'Poso violence beyond control' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tasman Banto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palu Security conditions in restive Central Sulawesi are getting out of control due to the presence of an "unidentified group" which continues stir renewed violence, according to a police officer. Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Unggung Cahyono said on Saturday that the group had a vast operation area around the regency and was well-organized.

Jakarta, home to grey-area girls Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta While sipping a drink in some bars in Jakarta, you'll wonder. It is like choosing from a well-assorted menu. Girls are everywhere. From childish smiles, to captivating sultry looks with the addition of staged sensual dances. Everything is on the list, everything is on offer. With calculated certainty within minutes someone approaches you. The usual set of questions: "What is your name...where do you come from...

Assembly called racist over possible 'pribumi' decree A'an Suryana and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) became the target of criticism on Saturday and was accused of being racist and discriminative for agreeing to include the word pribumi (indigenous Indonesian or non-immigrant) in a draft decree on economic recovery.

Government's incentives needed to boost investment The Association of Indonesian Industrial Estates (HKI) held its national meeting in Cilegon, Banten on July 19, 2002 to discuss the association's agenda and possible breakthroughs that could be made to revive investment activities. Below are excerpts taken from an interview with HKI Chairman Basroni Rizal on some important issues discussed during the meeting. Question: What are the main results of the meeting?

Christian Dior: Locals greet latest collection Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With three key phrases: Funky folklore, Russian romance and the new vintage, the latest ready-to-wear collection from Christian Dior officially arrives here. Featured in a recent media presentation, the 2002/2003 fall/winter collection greeted local customers with a richly colorful, textured and embroidered line of hip apparel. "This presentation consists of what was shown in Paris last March.

checked and revised Advertorial: Jababeka Publication: August 11 Multinational companies join Jababeka's integrated industrial estate Leading multinational companies have joined Indonesia's only independent, integrated industrial estate equipped with commercial, residential, educational and recreational facilities in Cikarang, Bekasi, just a 35-minute drive east of Jakarta.

Jungle magically transformed into modern city For hundreds of years Batam has been highly regarded due to its strategic location in the Malacca Strait. One historical event can prove this, when Admiral Hang Nadim chose Batam for his defense base during the war waged by the Melayu kingdom against the Portuguese invaders between the years 1511 and 1528. However, after the end of Dutch colonization, for some time the 415 sq kilometer island was completely forgotten.

Suryacipta offers industrial lots ready for construction and operation PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk., is offering easy-to-implement industrial sites at its strategically located 1,400-hectare industrial estate in Karawang, West Java.

Tally of voting to remove Interest Groups -------------------------------------------------------------- No. Factions Seats For Against Abstain -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. PDI Perjuangan 175 80 64 2 2. Golkar 146 126 1 - 3. Interest Groups 63 1 55 - 4. PPP 64 58 - - 5. Regional Reps. 52 52 2 - 6. PKB 52 44 - - 7. Reform 46 44 - - 8. TNI/Police 38 37 - - 9. PBB 12 12 - - 10. KKI 11 9 - 1 11. PDU 10 8 - - 12.

The classic Ramayana at Prambanan Temple The annual performance of the Ramayana epic is the most popular of all Javanese dance performances held at the restored Prambanan Temple in Klaten, Central Java. The entire dance is performed from May through October each year from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on four clear nights on and around the full moon every month.

Taking advantage of third party logistics providers' services Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Warehousing can not be separated from the operation of a manufacturing company. This is why many industrial estates have provided warehousing facilities for their tenants. In addition to inhouse warehouse facilities provided by an industrial estate, tenants or other companies operating outside the estate could also benefit from professionals to manage their distribution and supply activities.

FOR ADVERTORIAL SUNDAY AUGUST 11 Suryacipta Swadaya offers industrial lots ready for construction and operation PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk., is offering easy-to-implement industrial sites at its strategically located 1,400-hectare industrial estate in Karawang, West Java.

Offer promising investment opportunities Batam is strategically located within an international shipping route between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It lies only 20 kilometers southeast of Singapore which has one of the busiest seaports in the world. A ferry ride to Singapore takes only 40 minutes. The area of Batam Island is 415 sq kms.

MPR likely to endorse amendments The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was expected to endorse the last package of amendments to the 1945 Constitution on Saturday despite protests from dozens of legislators over decisions on several critical issues, including sharia, the composition of the MPR and the establishment of a constitutional commission. The endorsement of the amendments, the fourth since 1999, is meant to pave the way for a more democratic Indonesia.

Movies fail to attract adults Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta For a long time, adult audiences here felt left out by not having movies that focused on the kind of problems they dealt with. However, when local filmmakers began to produce movies that dealt with adult issues, mature audiences seemed to ignore their efforts. Riri Riza's Eliana, Eliana, which received rave reviews from critics here and abroad, only made a small dent at the box office.

Is one beer, one too many on Jl. Jaksa? The music is playing loud in the background, while backpackers drink beer and prostitutes eye them up. Every night with the precision of a Swiss watch Jl. Jaksa comes to life. Less than 500-meters long, Jl. Jaksa is the pulsating center for the low-budget western travelers, and a good starting point for those in search of excess. Drinks are cheap, drugs are easily available and girls are affordable. Jl. Jaksa is by no means an isolated case.

Gymnastiar shares life's simple truths Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At 40, he is no spring chicken, but he is fortunate to be successful, popular, wealthy and influential. Abdullah Gymnastiar practices a new genre in Islamic preaching in the country. He packs a new tone on preaching and presents Islam through his tender and simple sermons that are often crowded by people thirsty for religious rhetoric.

Illustrations help us to remember our childhood Tania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Many people fondly remember their childhood as a wonderful time in their lives. We had it all: Guilt-free chocolate chip cookies after school, afternoon naps and books with pictures. The first two may seem impossible these days, but lucky you; Dutch Oranges, an exhibition of illustrations from Dutch children's books, gives you an excuse to remember the good old days and seems highly cultured.

Teenagers voice their dislike of classical music Annastashya Emmanuelle, Contributor, Jakarta When we asked teenagers about what kind of music they liked, most said pop, alternative or rock music. Only a small number said classical music. Their reasons for disliking classical music ranged from boring to the opinion that it belonged to the older generation. Some Jakarta teenagers shared their opinions on classical music with The Jakarta Post. Melissa, 14, St.

Delta Silicon: Lucrative Industrial Park set in serene surroundings of Lippo Cikarang suburb What comes to mind when one mentions words like "factory" or "industry"? Most probably you will associate such words with noise, pollution and hectic activity. But not at Lippo Cikarang. This modern and self-contained satellite city immediately envelops you with serenity as soon as you pass its entrance gate.

E. Malaysia may accept Indonesians Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the government's failure to obtain assurance from the Malaysian government that Indonesian workers without the required permits could return to Malaysia, at least 5,000 illegal workers may be able to work legally again in East Malaysia, a report said.

Investment may rebound in 3rd quarter Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Researchers have reported some improvement in business and consumer confidence in Indonesia but investors are still reluctant to start new businesses due to various problems related to legal and political uncertainties.

Close-to-nature dream house on a hill Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dream was to build a house that was close to nature with ethnic nuances to enable the owners to feel the fresh air and the sound of wind blowing through the trees. Even the soothing sound of rippling water can be heard inside from every room.

Good infrastructure no longer enough to attract new tenants I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Searching for a site for a factory or plant involves a mix of corporate strategy, business consideration and other factors, which may or may not relate to commercial considerations. For example, existing infrastructure, the supply of raw materials, housing for employees or the distance to a golf course are all factors that will help lead an investor to select a particular area for a factory.

Rising cleric Unlike other senior preachers, who resort too much to verses from the Koran, Abdullah Gymnastiar relies more on reflections from daily life and down-to-earth preaching to greet his followers. The Bandung-based preacher is also owner of the well- known Daarut Tauhiid boarding school. Page 3 Dior season The latest batch from Paris-based couture house Christian Dior, the 2002/2003 fall/winter collection, has arrived here.

On the Record Artist: Cindy; Album : Kala Kunanti (Aquarius Musikindo) Mostly recognized as one half of a young celebrity couple with Tengku Firmansyah as the husband, only a few remember that Cindy Fatikasari once had a singing career too. It was brief indeed: She was that front girl of pop band Gallery and released an album with them before quitting and starring in soap operas. Again, most of them had Tengku, nicknamed Firman, as costar.