It's time to move on Night is no longer peaceful for some residents of the city. Yet it's not the fear of burglaries that plague the city's affluent enclaves that is keeping them in a state of insecurity. At any time, they may find themselves evicted from their homes and forced to move on. The most recent mass eviction -- on a 15-hectare plot in Tanjung Duren Selatan subdistrict, West Jakarta -- left some 1,000 people homeless.

Police shoot dead three drug dealers Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Jakarta Police detectives shot dead three suspected drug dealers in two separate locations on Saturday morning. The suspects were identified as Antoni Awaludin, alias Anton, 33, a resident of Jl. Kahuripan, Parung, Bogor; Suwarno, alias Warno, 33, a resident of Jl. Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta; and M. Yamin, alias Jambi, 33, a resident of Jl. Pamulang, Tangerang.

Bali Fashion Week: Standouts despite the no-shows Rita Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali It has been a very busy month for Bali, as the host of numerous local and international gatherings, from the 9th Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit to last week's brief stopover of U.S. President George W. Bush. More importantly, the island also observed the first commemoration of the Oct.

Being a first-time mother not as easy as it looks Deni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta "Is my baby thirsty?" I asked my cousin a day after giving birth to my son at a general hospital in Slipi, West Jakarta, nine months ago. I felt so stupid at even having to ask. After all, I was now a mother, and should understand what the baby needed, right?

Mahathir takes another swipe at Aussies PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took another swipe on Saturday at old foe Australia while signing a political accord with Papua New Guinea, a former Australian colony. "Australian politicians are very fond of passing unwelcome remarks, and of course that rubs us up wrongly and we respond likewise," Mahathir said at the conclusion of his two-day visit to this nearly bankrupt Pacific island state.

Birth control program faces test of time Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Anita", a mother of two who has been on the pill for two and a half years, panicked when she missed her period and thought she was pregnant. "I thought I'd never missed taking a single pill ... but I wasn't really sure," the 33-year-old working mother said. "But I know, I don't want to have another child, at least not now.

Reebok signs up China's Yao Ming BOSTON, Massachusetts: Houston Rockets' Yao Ming has signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok, the sports shoe giant announced Friday. Yao took the NBA by storm last season and Reebok is keen to tap in to his huge popularity and the marketing opportunities it could open up in Asia.

Fasting month begins on Monday Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has announced that the Ramadhan fasting month will start on Monday. "After checking the moon and calculating the days, we announce that Ramadhan begins on Monday. We hope that the month will be observed in peace," Minister of Religious Affairs Said Aquil al- Munawar said here on Saturday. The notice came as people around the country prepare for the holy month.

Bomb blast kills three in North Maluku Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Deputy Spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said that a bomb, which exploded in a house in Tobelo, North Maluku, killing three people from one family early on Saturday, was an accident. "As far the preliminary investigation goes, we found no evidence suggesting that the bomb was linked to a string of bombings or the sectarian violence in the province.

Nature's way to soothe the senses in the home Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inspired by the soothing power of nature, natural elements have been incorporated into a newly built, modern row house, offering its owners a sanctuary where they can escape their routine. Designed by architect Irianto P.H.

Covey teaches self-help through principles David Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of a series of best-selling self- help and management books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People does not always practice what he preaches. Illustrating the importance of listening in being effective, the 71-year-old management training guru recently told The Jakarta Post: "You have two ears, two eyes and one mouth.

Golkar, PDI Perjuangan supporters clash Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Sporadic clashes between supporters of the Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) erupted in Tabanan, Bali, on Saturday, giving some indication of the security problems the nation could face in the general election next year.

Indonesia's Irene tames Wild in Greece The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being held to a draw in the opening round, Irene Kharisma Sukandar of Indonesia improved her play to beat Daleen Wild of South Africa in the second round of the World Youth Chess Championships on Friday in Halkidiki, Greece.

Yogyakarta pits snakes against rats INDONESIA: The ancient city of Yogyakarta plans to release 300 snakes into surrounding sub-districts to rid rice fields there of rats, news reports said on Saturday. The back-to-nature approach to the area's rodent problem was the brainchild of Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. He experimented with the snake solution last year and plans to put it into practice next month, said the state-run Antara news agency.

Rent-a-car firms reap windfall from outsorucing Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Car rental companies have received the benefits of the current outsourcing trend among corporations but major international car rental firms may also reap the benefit as domestic car rental companies seek franchise agreements to boost revenue. "Our market has grown by an average of between 15 percent and 20 percent since the market started to pick up in 2000.

Prog rock going from niche to mainstream Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Different answers are bound to come from different people about the definition, and merits, of progressive "prog" rock. Fans will say something about an intellectual, mature and sophisticated genre.

On the shelves ------------------------------------------ Understanding Contemporary Southeast Asian Art Marjorie Chu Art Forum Singapore 208 pp Available at QB-KuBuKu bookstores for Rp 300,000 ---------------------------------------------- To read the above book is to follow Marjorie Chu, a Shanghai-born Singapore citizen, on her personal passage in collecting artworks from Southeast Asian painters and sculptors.

Sizing up what makes a true boutique hotel Linda Hoffman, Contributor, Yogyakarta Boutique hotels -- or establishments labeling themselves as such -- are now popping up throughout Asia. A recent visit to a new one, which turned out to be more of a guesthouse with a really nice restaurant, made those of us dining there wonder about the real definition of a boutique hotel. In the early 1980s, European and American entrepreneurs recognized a new travel trend.

Ambon reborn from darkness in Tantyo's photos Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia A photography exhibition consisting only of black and white works has a unique ability to draw its visitors' attention. The photographs, unencumbered by the sensual frills frequently offered by colors, and free of the risks of appearing kitsch, immediately draw the viewer's subconscious and perceptive capacities to the seriousness of the topic and the collective theme of the exhibition.

FEATURED PHOTO FOR CAR RENTALS R. Bertho Wedhatama RENT IT BUT DON'T IT: A car rental assistant (third from left) explains the features of a car to representatives of a company. The car rental business looks set to have a bright future in Indonesia as the demand for rented vehicles continues to increase, especially from companies.

;JP; ANPAc..r.. TV-programs TV today JP/19/TV.TB.30" .90" TV Program: Sunday, October 26, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama 7:00 Children's Program: Panggung Boneka 9:00 Children's Program: Bando 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m.

Anwar terror link claim probed MALAYSIA: Malaysian police will contact U.S. authorities about an Australian television report alleging that an organization that jailed former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim worked for has terrorist links. Supporters of Anwar, jailed since 1998 for corruption and sodomy, on Saturday denied he had any terrorist ties and said the report was part of a campaign to kill his chances of a political comeback.

'Biola' up for Oscar nomination INDONESIA: Sekar Ayu Asmara's Biola Tak Berdawai (A Stringless Violin) is an official entry for the 2004 Academy Awards in the category of best foreign language film. The film -- the story of a woman (Ria Irawan) starting over from a traumatic past by opening a home for disabled children in Yogyakarta -- is competing against works from 54 other countries to receive a nomination in the category, Kalyana Shira Film company said in a release.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 26, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting by MS Wawan, Hotel Nikko Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 30 * Painting Buah, by Munadi, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 31. Performances * Betawian Comedy Lutung Pembawa Untung, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel.

Fire hits Ambassador Mall, elsewhere Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three fires hit Jakarta on Saturday but no fatalities were reported. Fire broke out on the fourth floor of Mal Ambassador on Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio, South Jakarta, and panicked hundreds of shoppers and employees of the mall. The mall is located across from the JW Marriott Hotel, which was devastated by a deadly truck bomb on Aug. 5.