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Archive: 29 September 2002

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Brits to walk across Java for charity

Brits to walk across Java for charityJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Most expatriates in Jakarta often talk about wanting to help the underprivileged but unfortunately precious few ever take up the challenge and place any serious time and energy where their mouth is.

2003 tougher year for Asian exports

2003 tougher year for Asian exports SINGAPORE: Asian exports will have a more difficult year in 2003 with new orders from the United States expected to weaken, said Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in a report on Saturday.The Institute of Supply Management's new orders index eased to 50.

Jakartans invited to rally against fencing of Monas

Jakartans invited to rally against fencing of MonasAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been invited to flock to the National Monument (Monas) square on Sunday and make a human chain as a protest against the installment of a fence around the park, being built by the city...

Festive atmosphere at Erau Festival

Festive atmosphere at Erau Festival The word Erau derives from Eroh which means noisy, bustling or festive. In that sense, the Erau Festival refers to a lively event filled with sacred and virtuous rituals.

RI sailor in coma in Italy

RI sailor in coma in Italy ITALY: A 45-year-old Indonesian sailor, Hadilah, has been under intensive care at San Camillo Hospital in Rome, Italy, since July after he was allegedly beaten aboard a Belize- registered ship on which he worked as a crewmember.

Exploring megalights deep in Sulawesi

Exploring megalights deep in SulawesiBambang M., Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi After a five-hour journey through the dense tropical forest in Lore Lindu National Park, over muddy roads and across rivers, we finally arrived at the village of Doda in Poso regency.

Burgundy, a new upmarket watering hole

Burgundy, a new upmarket watering holeBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta It's not every day that penniless, overworked hacks get a chance to savor the high life, but when we do we sure know how to milk it for all its worth.

More and more people turning to traditional medicines

More and more people turning to traditional medicinesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta While many rely heavily on modern medicines for many reasons, the number of people consuming alternative drugs, including the traditional herbal-based medicines, continues to rise in line with the growing...

Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to survive

Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to surviveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the last five years, from the start of the economic crisis in 1997 until 2001, 25 local pharmaceutical manufacturers went bankrupt, leaving more than 12,500 employees jobless.

E. Timor joins UN as 191st member

E. Timor joins UN as 191st member UNITED NATIONS: The tiny Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, the first country to be born in the 21st century, won a seat at the United Nations on Friday, swelling the world body's membership to 191.The U.N.

Oka aims for a repeat gold in Busan

Oka aims for a repeat gold in BusanNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Winning an international title is the ultimate goal for most athletes, and even more special if one can repeat as champion.

Baby massage: Parents, babies bond well via massage

Baby massage: Parents, babies bond well via massageEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many parents here are already familiar with infant massage. Many claim that such treatment can increase a baby's appetite, as well as stimulate blood circulation and bone growth.

A 'mission impossible' for RI Asiad squad

A 'mission impossible' for RI Asiad squadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The 2002 Asian Games (Asiad) in Busan is scheduled to open on Sunday. South Korean teenagers are gearing up to witness the promised spectacular ceremony.

Spirit Project aims at more organic dance music

Spirit Project aims at more organic dance musicHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last Wednesday night, Taman Ria Senayan in Central Jakarta, was emanated with strong musical vibes.At the parking lot of state-owned television station TVRI, which is adjacent to Taman Ria, the weekly dangdut...

Hamzah warns of public fury over terrorist allegations

Hamzah warns of public fury over terrorist allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged foreign countries on Saturday to stop branding Indonesia as a hotbed of terrorism, saying the campaign would incite people's fury against the countries.

Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana speaks about defending his

Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana speaks about defending his title at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, which start today. Defending his title won't be easy, but the Balinese will give it his utmost.

Maternity boutiques mushrooming in town

Maternity boutiques mushrooming in townEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Besides doctors and must-consume vitamins, pregnancy has become a big business nowadays fashion wise as more and more women have left behind the idea of wearing the monotonous conservative maternity look with upbeat...

When people don't trust 'Pak' RT anymore ...

When people don't trust 'Pak' RT anymore ... Being the chief (Pak) of a neighborhood unit (RT) for 15 years still does not make my father resign. Not because he doesn't want to but because no one wants the job.Well, it's not easy to become Pak RT.

Economic recovery drives growth in Asian markets

Economic recovery drives growth in Asian marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Asian pharmaceutical markets have fully recovered from the economic crisis of 1997/1998, despite many suffering from the renewed economic downturn in 2001/2002.

Tantalize your taste buds at S'pore Food Festival

Tantalize your taste buds at S'pore Food FestivalMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are bored with ordinary fare, perhaps it's time to stop by at Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta.The hotel is staging the Singapore Food Festival from Oct. 1 to Oct. 11.

Tough draw for RI beach volleyball team in 14th Asiad

Tough draw for RI beach volleyball team in 14th AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian beach volleyball players at the Busan 2002 Asian Games have a tough draw ahead in their competitions which start on Sunday morning well before the Asiad torch, dubbed the...