Archive: 11 August 2002
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Sun, 11 Aug 2002
The classic Ramayana at Prambanan Temple
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
I'm comin' through! So you'd better get the heck out of my way!
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Why Unilever and other multinational companies built their factories at Jababeka's Cikarang industrial estate
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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Ruangrupa for unusual, edgy art forms
Ruangrupa for unusual, edgy art formsJohn 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Malaysia to put four Indonesians to the cane
Malaysia to put four Indonesians to the caneReuters, 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Evergreen helps give global color to 'degung'
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,...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Percasi will not seek Andrean replacement
Percasi will not seek Andrean replacementMusthofid, 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
'Poso violence beyond control'
'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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Jakarta, home to grey-area girls
Jakarta, home to grey-area girlsFabio 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Assembly called racist over possible 'pribumi' decree
Assembly called racist over possible 'pribumi' decreeA'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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Government's incentives needed to boost investment
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Christian Dior: Locals greet latest collection
Christian Dior: Locals greet latest collectionHera 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
checked and revised
checked and revisedAdvertorial: JababekaPublication: 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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Jungle magically transformed into modern city
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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Suryacipta offers industrial lots ready for construction and operation
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Tally of voting to remove Interest Groups
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
On the Record
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Taking advantage of third party logistics providers' services
Taking advantage of third party logistics providers' servicesSudibyo 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
FOR ADVERTORIAL
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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Offer promising investment opportunities
Offer promising investment opportunitiesBatam 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
MPR likely to endorse amendments
MPR likely to endorse amendmentsThe 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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Movies fail to attract adults
Movies fail to attract adultsJoko 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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Is one beer, one too many on Jl. Jaksa?
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Gymnastiar shares life's simple truths
Gymnastiar shares life's simple truthsEmmy 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Illustrations help us to remember our childhood
Illustrations help us to remember our childhoodTania 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Teenagers voice their dislike of classical music
Teenagers voice their dislike of classical musicAnnastashya 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Delta Silicon: Lucrative Industrial Park set in serene surroundings of Lippo Cikarang suburb
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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
E. Malaysia may accept Indonesians
E. Malaysia may accept IndonesiansMoch. 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...
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Investment may rebound in 3rd quarter
Investment may rebound in 3rd quarterRikza 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Close-to-nature dream house on a hill
Close-to-nature dream house on a hillMaria 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Good infrastructure no longer enough to attract new tenants
Good infrastructure no longer enough to attract new tenantsI. 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.
Sun, 11 Aug 2002
Rising cleric
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.