Archive: 1 September 2002
35 articles found
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Dekade 80 reinvigorates Indonesian art
Dekade 80 reinvigorates Indonesian artVivid N. Savitri, Contributor, Jakarta When invited to the Dekade 80 painting exhibition, I knew I had to brace myself for yet another unchartered voyage into the world of painting. There's always something new to learn.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
People urged to enhance neighborhood security
People urged to enhance neighborhood security Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Criminologists urged people on Saturday to enhance their neighborhood security system amid the failure of the police force to curb rising crime in the capital and to solve most crimes.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Online shopping tips
Online shopping tips Credit cards have been widely used for online shopping even in Indonesia although many people are still reluctant to make purchases over the Internet due to the lack of legal protection.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
On the shelves
On the shelvesLinear : Poems/puisi/imaji/images; By Taufik Darusman; Andrew Tani & Co.; First printing, May 2002; xii + 86 pp Few would disagree that Taufik Darusman is an achiever. He used to lead the Indonesian Observer, and is the deputy publisher of the business magazine Capital and the deputy...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Price of premium gasoline down, diesel up
Price of premium gasoline down, diesel upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina announced on Saturday that the price of premium gasoline for September had dropped to Rp 1,690 per liter from Rp 1,735 in August.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
KL halts deportation of RP migrant workers
KL halts deportation of RP migrant workersAssociated Press, Sandakan, Malaysia The Malaysian government announced a temporary halt to the expulsion of Filipino illegal immigrants Saturday, hours after hundreds of the migrants boarded vessels to return to the impoverished southern Philippines.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Gifted Iravati has a heart for music
Gifted Iravati has a heart for musicTania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Meeting Iravati M. Sudiarso, one of Indonesia's most respected musical figures and the director of academic affairs at Yayasan Pendidikan Musik (YPM), was a moment to remember.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Still large room for further expansion
Still large room for further expansionRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Strong promotion by commercial banks has boosted the growth of the credit card industry, which still offers large room for further expansion in Indonesia.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Fashion fusion
Fashion fusionFor fashion lovers, an extravaganza fashion show, Fashion Fusion, the second of its kind, is to come to Bali soon with the latest collection from guest designer Tadashi of Japan, who is based in Los Angeles, California.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Key events during National Day Celebration
Key events during National Day Celebration A joyous month-long Merdeka Celebration to mark Malaysia's 45th year of independence began on 17 August 2002, with an official launch at the Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Labor crisis 'a national disaster'
Labor crisis 'a national disaster'Moch. N. Kurniawan and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan The pitiful condition of Indonesian illegal migrant workers stranded in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan following their enforced exodus from Malaysia should prompt the government to declare...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Use your plastic and win fabulous prizes
Use your plastic and win fabulous prizes I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta The credit card business has undergone a revolution in recent years, with issuers offering more incentives and benefits than ever to cardholders.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Compare terms, fees to get the best card
Compare terms, fees to get the best cardHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tight competition has prompted many local banks to try any strategy possible to compete for a slice of the credit card business pie.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Use your plastic money and win fabulous prizes
Use your plastic money and win fabulous prizesI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta The credit card business has undergone a revolution in recent years, with issuers offering more incentives and benefits than ever to cardholders.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
'Cutting Wall' improves circulation
'Cutting Wall' improves circulationMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It used to be an ordinary single-story house identical to the others on the block, but a relatively low budget renovation project in 1997 turned the now two-story home into an interesting showpiece of architecture that...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Suarti aims to help juniors gain success
Suarti aims to help juniors gain success She didn't look like a 44-year-old woman at all. Sporting jeans, black bustier, purple lace kebaya (traditional blouse) and black boots, Suarti met journalists recently after the media conference for Fashion Fusion, due to take place at Ritz-Carlton Bali...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Indonesia assured gold medal in mixed doubles
Indonesia assured gold medal in mixed doublesImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesia has secured itself one gold in the Sanyo Indonesia Open 2002 at the Kertajaya Badminton Hall here after two of its mixed doubles pairs advanced to the finals following their victory in the semifinals on...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Three killed in ambush on Freeport employees
Three killed in ambush on Freeport employeesRK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A group of unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of Freeport Indonesia employees on their way to Tembagapura on Saturday, shooting and killing three people and wounding 12 others.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 1, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 1, 2002Exhibitions * Fine Arts Read! Exhibition, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 27.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Nuskambangan, a new holiday resort
Nuskambangan, a new holiday resortAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Nusakambangan island is mostly renowned for its jailed fierce- looking, big-time criminals. It is known as convict island.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
At least 16 killed in Kendari overloaded ship explosion
At least 16 killed in Kendari overloaded ship explosionAgencies, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Rescuers continued the search for survivors of the ill-fated Kenanga ship which caught fire and exploded minutes later in Southeast Sulawesi waters late Friday, killing at least 16 people.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Triwindu colored by fakes and palace treasures
Triwindu colored by fakes and palace treasuresKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The Triwindu antique market in the heart of Surakarta, Central Java, has been a mecca for art hunters since the 1960s.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaCARD BRIEFING: CEO of Visa International Asia Pacific Rupert Keeley briefs reporters on the general outlook of the credit card industry. Visa's Country Manager for Indonesia Ellyana Fuad (background) also sat in on the press briefing held in Jakarta on Thursday.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Fashion fusion
Fashion fusionFor fashion lovers, an extravaganza fashion show, Fashion Fusion, the second of its kind, is to come to Bali soon with the latest collection from guest designer Tadashi of Japan, who is based in Los Angeles, California.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Hammer girl set for four-spin tuneup at Singapore Open ahead of Asiad
Hammer girl set for four-spin tuneup at Singapore Open ahead of AsiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National hammer thrower and Asiad medal hopeful, Yurita Ariany is slated to compete in the Singapore Open track and field meet next week, and will also be her final tuneup ahead of the 2002...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
A Betawi son traces history
A Betawi son traces historyAnton Kurnia, Contributor, Jakarta Babad Tanah Betawi (History of Betawi Land); By Ridwan Saidi; Gria Media Prima; First printing, May 2002; viii + 160 pp In June of this year, Jakarta celebrated its 475th anniversary.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
1. TKI ---- 1x26
1. TKI ---- 1x26 Labor crisis 'a national disaster' 2. Teror -- 3x14 ASEAN people give cool reception to war on terrorism 3. Joburg --- 1x36 Slum protesters march on Earth Summit 4. RP ----- 1x34 KL halts deportation of RP migrant workers
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Singapore to host water talks
Singapore to host water talks SINGAPORE: Singapore will host a second round of talks with Malaysia next week on a package of issues still rankling bilateral ties, including a water dispute, the foreign ministry said Saturday.Foreign Minister S.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
1. Nunukan --- 1x25
1. Nunukan --- 1x25to come laterr 2. Kapal ----- 2x21 At least 16 killed in Kendari ship blast 3. Fuel --- 1x32 Price of premium gasoline down, diesel up 4. Freeport -- 2x20 Three killed in ambush on Freeport employees 5. Byway ---- 1x32 Good times ahead for Grotavia
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
ASEAN people give cool reception to war against terrorism
ASEAN people give cool reception to war against terrorismRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali A few weeks ahead of the commemoration of the Sept. 11 tragedy, the United States has not gained wholehearted support of the Southeast Asian people for its global war against terrorism.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Italian to be deported for drugs
Italian to be deported for drugs INDONESIA: Indonesia planned to deport on Saturday an Italian citizen sentenced in absentia by Italian authorities for dealing in illegal drugs worth millions of dollars, police said.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Issuing banks often ignore cardholders' complaints
Issuing banks often ignore cardholders' complaintsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Many local banks still do not pay enough attention to complaints filed by their customers despite the introduction of consumer protection law in 1999, which, among other things, gives customers the right to...
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Manila sends team to Malaysia to probe deport
Manila sends team to Malaysia to probe deportReuters ManilaPhilippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said on Saturday she is sending an official mission to Malaysia, amid public outrage over reports authorities there mistreated deported Filipino workers and their families.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
64 workers, children die in Nunukan
64 workers, children die in NunukanFitri Wulandari and Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak, Nunukan, East Kalimantan At least 64 illegal Indonesian workers and their children here have died from illnesses in the past month after they fled Malaysia, relief workers and health officials said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002
Fashion Fusion: Big names on show in extravaganza
Fashion Fusion: Big names on show in extravaganzaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali. What normally comes to mind is a paradise island with beautiful beaches and traditional culture. But that's not everything about Bali.