Archive: 23 November 2003
30 articles found
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
The mad dash home
The mad dash home We witness the same sight every year: Millions of Jakarta residents doing their utmost to secure sought-after tickets for buses, trains or ships to take them back to their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Tuberculosis spells death of dreams
Tuberculosis spells death of dreamsMaya Dahlan and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors, Jakarta People say the poor are still rich if they can still dream. For poor, tuberculosis (TB) patients, however, even dreams are often a luxury -- the disease that so many people identify as the scourge of the...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Islamic band Debu sticks to its principles
Islamic band Debu sticks to its principlesDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com Is the holy month of Ramadhan too commercial? Some people certainly think so. In fact, one group of Muslims would be pretty close to being annoyed about it were it not for its members' Zen-like serenity...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Alleged rape victims violated again by media
Alleged rape victims violated again by mediaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teen soap opera actor Faisal strutted and posed confidently for the cameras, making light of rape allegations lodged by an 18- year-old ex-girlfriend."She's the one who forced me into sexual intercourse...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
TV viewing tastes find unity in diversity
TV viewing tastes find unity in diversityBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaFor Nov. 30If it's Palembang and Saturday night then it must be time to head for the couch, put your feet up and sit back for one of the variety shows featuring dangdut, the hybrid of Malay, Indian and Arab music.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
More people give alternative treatments a try
More people give alternative treatments a tryFOr Nov. 30Extensive media coverage and sometimes exaggerated claims by practitioners can create high expectations among people eager to improve their health or looks.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Putu Oka finds no life without hope
Putu Oka finds no life without hopeFor Nov. 30Christina Schott Contributor JakartaThere are three things associated with Putu Oka Sukanta's name -- literature, traditional health treatment and commitment to human rights -- but none stands out over the others.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Attorney General's Office hit by fire
Attorney General's Office hit by fire INDONESIA: The air conditioner and power control room at the main office of the Attorney General's Office was badly damaged by fire on Saturday, with police still investigating possibility of arson. No casualties were reported.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Shopping Tips
Shopping Tips A refrigerator, washing machine or clothes dryer could be the most important home appliance you will ever buy.Make sure that your existing refrigerator has enough space to stock fresh vegetables, fruit and meat ahead of the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Seeking a bit of holiday cheer
Seeking a bit of holiday cheer Most things were easier when you were a kid. That includes the post-fasting month holiday Idul Fitri, better known here as Lebaran.My earliest memories of the holiday are that it was quite a kick: the great joy of finally being allowed to eat during the day, delicious...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
For Nov. 30
For Nov. 30Submarine rides to be launched from Phuket Visitors to the southern Thai resort island of Phuket will soon be able to view the waters of the Andaman Sea and area's teeming marine life through the port holes of a submarine. Panu Maswongsa, a representative of Phuket Submarine Co.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). We will reappear on Thursday. We wish our Muslim readers a happy Idul Fitri, and a safe and healthy holiday to all.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 25, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 25, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang3:00 News5:00 Documentary6:00 English News Service7:00 News:...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails you
Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails youJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali There is a welcome stillness in the air and nothing but the sound of a waterfall below. Before me, dozens of coconut bowls are filled with brightly colored substances, creating a visual feast for my eyes.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holiday
Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holidaySusanna Tjokro Contributor JakartaBe careful what you wish for, so the saying goes. For many of us, vying to make headway in traffic jams on most weekdays (and increasingly on Saturdays these days), a city free of cars and our fellow Jakarta...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
TV Program: Sunday, November 30, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, November 30, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama7:00 Pak Odor's Puppet Show8:30 Music9:00 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Life Style: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaign
Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaignDumilah Ayuningtyas and Ratih Sayidun, Contributors, Jakarta A resident of Ciamis, West Java, was shocked upon finding out that she had tuberculosis (TB) -- "the disease of the poor" as some people call it.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
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Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Unicef's Allen finds raising child welfare a marathon
Unicef's Allen finds raising child welfare a marathonAllen finds raising child welfare a marathon David Kennedy Contributor Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.comWhen Steven Allen talks about improving the survival prospects and quality of life for Indonesia's most vulnerable citizens it is clear that he is not...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Cooking up something new with modern kitchen design
Cooking up something new with modern kitchen designFor Nov. 30Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaIt's no longer enough to have a well-organized kitchen to accommodate basic functions for cooking and preparation of meals.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Unicef's Allen in race to raise child welfare
Unicef's Allen in race to raise child welfareDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com When Steven Allen talks about improving the survival prospects and quality of life for Indonesia's most vulnerable citizens, it is clear that he is not deterred by unfavorable odds.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
My eternal dance
My eternal danceSri Mulyanti Goenawan Listen carefully to the rhythms. Listen carefully for the themes that occur and reoccur as we dance. Feel the warmth of the music's motion. Feel the flow of our movement as the music pours over us.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
How to tie the 'jilbab' properly
How to tie the 'jilbab' properlySquare jilbab* Fold fabric in a triangle * Place scarf over your hair * Leave one side longer than the other side -- this will give you coverage over the chest area * Pin your scarf at the chin * Alternately, bring one side of the scarf and pull it under your chin,...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Home alone? Keeping busy over the holiday
Home alone? Keeping busy over the holidaySusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Be careful what you wish for, so the saying goes. For many of us, vying to make headway in traffic jams on most weekdays (and increasingly on Saturdays these days), a city free of cars and our fellow Jakarta residents is...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Idul Fitri: Designers flooded with orders for the holiday
Idul Fitri: Designers flooded with orders for the holidayAgni Amorita, Contributor, Jakarta Unlike those from fashion capitals of the world where there are actual seasons necessitating cooler or warmer clothes, Jakarta residents are not accustomed to changing their wardrobe every few months.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Korean products gain more popularity in the local refrigerator market
Korean products gain more popularity in the local refrigerator marketRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta With an annual growth rate of 10 percent to 15 percent per annum, the Indonesian refrigerator market is certainly promising and manufacturers are quickly developing new technology and designs to win...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Exodus to reach peak on Sunday
Exodus to reach peak on SundayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon/Semarang The annual Idul Fitri exodus was once in evidence in the capital on Saturday as thousands of people left Jakarta by various means of transportation.Meanwhile, the death toll during this year's exodus has already reached 17.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 23, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 23, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia from the 16th century to the present, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 2.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 26, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 26, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:05 TV Series: Orange Boy3:00 News3:30 Documentary6:00 English...
Sun, 23 Nov 2003
Hotels fully booked in major cities ahead of long holiday
Hotels fully booked in major cities ahead of long holidayThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Yogyakarta/Medan As the Idul Fitri celebration nears, hotels in several major cities across the country are fully booked with domestic tourists wishing to spend this year's extended public holiday in hotels.