Archive: 26 January 2003
34 articles found
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Romain Bertrand: Explores the inner world of RI democracy
Romain Bertrand: Explores the inner world of RI democracy Kunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Indonesie: la democratie invisible. Violence, magie et politique a Java, by Romain Bertrand, Editions Karthala, Paris, 2002. Romain Bertrand is a member of the French Center for International Studies and Research (CERI) and his political analysis centers on Indonesia, more specifically on Java.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wet season comes but fires continue
Wet season comes but fires continue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the rains have arrived in this part of the country, that does not necessarily mean there will be an end to the fires that often sweep through the slums of Jakarta. Fires in the capital do not stop with the advent of the rainy season as past records have shown. On the contrary, they continue right through it, leaving a deadly toll in its path.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore warns of rising tensions with Malaysia
S'pore warns of rising tensions with Malaysia SINGAPORE: Singapore's foreign minister told an emergency session of Parliament Saturday that the city-state must diffuse tensions with neighboring Malaysia before things escalated to dangerous levels. A war of words between the two countries has intensified since December over long-standing disputes about water prices and competing claims to a strategic islet in the busy shipping lanes of the Singapore Straits.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from Australian Ambassador designate
Message from Australian Ambassador designate Australians celebrate their national day this year with the memory of one of our country's greatest tragedies fresh in our minds. The terrorist bombs that tore through Bali on Oct. 12 last year left 88 Australians dead and hundreds injured, many with terrible burns. The fact that so many innocent lives could be destroyed in beautiful Bali - a place known and loved by so many Australians - is testament to the reach and blind hatred of terrorists.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer. Her brother was at her side along with other family members, as well as sculptor Lydia Poetri, who has tended to her throughout her illness.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI There is a traffic light that has been bothering me. Yet I can't avoid it. It is so close to my house that, even if I were to alter my usual routes (as advised by my embassy), I would still have to pass it. The traffic light is not broken, although I am sure that one day it will be. It does not take as long as other lights to change. It does not sit obscured behind other signs or trees.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial action
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial action Arya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating table.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to Indonesia
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to Indonesia Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mak (mother) Halimah, an Acehnese woman, had just finished her morning prayers when her nose picked up a foul smell drifting into her house along with the morning mist. Wanting to find the source of the smell, Mak Halimah walked to the door and opened it. "Astagfirullah (May God forgive me) ...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq or 'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Noted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only encourage radicalism and undermine efforts to promote democracy, particularly in Indonesia. In a meeting with U.S. under Secretary of State James A.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh
Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, the first demilitarized zone. Barring any unforeseen obstacles, Aceh will have seven more peace zones within two weeks. The first zone of peace is Indrapuri district in Aceh Besar regency.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's pilots delay strike
Garuda's pilots delay strike Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating table. Their decision came out only a day after the management played down the threat of industrial action and armed itself with a contingency plan, which included a signal to recruit foreign pilots, if necessary.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students observed on Saturday the 100th day of the bomb attack on Bali, asserting the need for the nation to put differences behind them in the fight against all acts of terror. They gathered at the University of Indonesia's (UI) old campus in Salemba, in Central Jakarta, to pray according to their respective beliefs.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Furniture Center Mega Mall:
Furniture Center Mega Mall: One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision. This would be time consuming, inefficient and require lots of energy. What you are really looking for is a place where you can find a good selection of furniture or interior accessories under one roof.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The boys really start cooking at the Dharmawangsa
The boys really start cooking at the Dharmawangsa Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta What can men do to reinvigorate their normal routine of stressful work, other than watching sports, going to clubs or golfing? Some probably will engage in those traditional male activities, but some others are signing up for cooking classes. Today's modern men have definitely become more open-minded and regard cooking as an art and a fresh activity to break up the monotony of their routine.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominence
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominence Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Fifty-seven years ago, a small girl sang a song while she watched over four goats grazing in a field in Purwotomo, Laweyan, Solo. The song, The Rainbow, was sung haltingly with a slight falter to her voice. Still, the girl's face beamed as she was in high spirits. Little did anyone know at that time that this same little girl would grew up to become one of Indonesia's most popular singers.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those living in slum areas. Fires can even break out and rage at the height of the monsoon season. In the first three weeks of this year alone, 51 fires have been reported, with four lives lost and at least Rp 10 billion (US$1.1 million) in financial losses. The Jakarta Post's I Wayan Juniartha and Maria Endah Hulupi have taken a look at the various aspects affecting fires in the city.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Weak city planning blamed for fires
Weak city planning blamed for fires Maria Endah Hulupi and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visitor to Jakarta expressed his disbelief at reading news about a fire breaking out and spreading in the rain. For Jakartans, this is nothing new, as the city is indeed prone to fires, even during the rainy season.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`FeMale' turns office into art gallery
`FeMale' turns office into art gallery Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first, the private-run radio station FeMale just wanted to have an office decorated with paintings or other art displays that can be changed anytime to maintain fresh look on the office's interior. Its turned out the radio crew came up with the idea of making their office into an art gallery where their listeners and visitors can view art exhibitions also.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUE rich Eksekutif Menteng SPORTS FACILITIES: Apartments in Jakarta offer a wide range of sports facilities including outdoor and indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and mini golf courses. The Plaza Residences STIMULATING: Warm colors such as yellow are welcoming and stimulating. They work best in dining rooms or rooms where your family and friends spend a lot of time.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivity
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivity Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Word has it that the stage has always been a way for British band Suede to escape life's slings and arrows. This was undeniably true as Britpop's unstoppable five kicked off a rocking performance here on Thursday night.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Human error, negligence behind frequent fires
Human error, negligence behind frequent fires The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human factor is mostly to blame for the frequent fires in densely populated Jakarta, according to the Jakarta Fire Department. This includes the dangerous practice of electricity theft as well as plugging too many appliances into one electricity socket and worn out electrical wiring.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/IMAGE
JP/20/IMAGE Annual business Text and photos by P.J. Leo The Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 1 this year and Chinese communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known here as Imlek. With about a week left before the big day, Chinese-Indonesians are busy finalizing their preparations, including stocking up on traditional Chinese cakes and fruits and decorating their houses with ornaments and other accessories.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia Awards
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia Awards Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Indonesian pop/rock band Cokelat won the Indonesian favorite artist category at the second MTV Asia Awards held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday evening. With only two albums to its credit, the Bandung-based band beat Asian hero Iwan Fals, and compatriot bands Dewa, Slank and Sheila on 7.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting 1. ACEH: 1 x 40 Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, the first demilitarized zone. Barring any unforeseen obstacles, Aceh will have seven more peace zones within two weeks.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuel
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuel Arief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fuel hike announced on Jan. 1 caused nationwide protests. And although the government revised the policy and lowered fuel prices on Jan. 20, the price of gasoline is unchanged at Rp 1,810 per liter. Meanwhile, the price of automotive diesel fuel has been slashed from Rp 1,860 per liter to Rp 1,650 per liter.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfort
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfort Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta As we spend about one third of our lives in bed, on which we sleep to restore our health after hours of work, choosing mattresses that are most suitable for us individually and do not drive us to toss and turn frequently is very important. Unsuitable mattresses -- mostly those that are too hard, too soft or lumpy and uneven -- may deprive us of adequate sleep.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BALI: 1 x 40
1. BALI: 1 x 40 Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers 2. SINAR: 2 x 30 Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in Aceh
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in Aceh Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, the first demilitarized zone. Barring any unforeseen obstacles, Aceh will have seven more peace zones within two weeks. The first zone of peace is Indrapuri district in Aceh Besar regency.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/KUNANG
JP/8/KUNANG Indonesie: la democratie invisible. Violence, magie et politique a Java, by Romain Bertrand, Editions Karthala, Paris, 2002. Kunang Helmi-Picard Contributor Paris Romain Bertrand is a member of the French Center for International Studies and Research (CERI) and his political analysis centers on Indonesia, more specifically on Java. Regarded as one of the promising young analysts on Indonesian issues, Bertrand is a regular advisor to the French Foreign Office.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Police in the Central Java town of Tegal stopped all Sinar Jaya buses from traveling through Slawi district and rerouted them to alternative roads on Saturday for fear of residents seeking revenge for a crash that left 18 people dead on Thursday night.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-under
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-under Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite failing to maintain his form, world No. 2 Ernie Els kept his lead at the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters by carding a two-under, which gave him a total of 10-under-206. Chinese Zhang Lian-wei trailed Els after scoring a three-under for an aggregate of 208, while Thai Marksaeng Prayad followed closely with another three-under earning him a total of 209. Meanwhile, Swede Per G.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dying
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dying Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Dying is an art like everything else, says noted Indonesian photographer Oscar Motuloh. But what kind of art is he actually hinting at in his solo photo exhibition titled The Art of Dying? The public in the capital city had a chance to look into his dramatic black-and white photographic revelations presented (Jan. 16 through Jan.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads Damar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Those who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta are angry about Governor Sutiyoso's decision to close the roads to all Sunday sports activities. "The argument to close the roads is nonsense.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision. This would be time consuming, inefficient and require lots of energy. What you are really looking for is a place where you can find a good selection of furniture or interior accessories under one roof.