Tuberculosis spells death of dreams Maya 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 poor not only kills them but devastates many opportunities to a life where people can dream about the future. Take Adrian, for example.

Islamic band Debu sticks to its principles David 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 and poise. Debu -- an American Sufi band living in Jakarta -- has received much acclaim over the last two years for its unique brand of Islamic and world music.

Alleged rape victims violated again by media Hera 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... Even if I did rape (a woman), why wouldn't I have picked a beautiful one?" the 19 year old said.

TV viewing tastes find unity in diversity Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta For Nov. 30 If 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. Then again, every night is pretty much dangdut night in the South Sumatran capital: eight of the top 10 shows recorded in the period July-September of this year featured sultry singers showing their moves.

More people give alternative treatments a try FOr Nov. 30 Extensive media coverage and sometimes exaggerated claims by practitioners can create high expectations among people eager to improve their health or looks. The Jakarta Post spoke to people who have had acupuncture; their experiences were mixed. Most complained that the effects did not last as long as they expected or that there was no effect at all.

Putu Oka finds no life without hope For Nov. 30 Christina Schott Contributor Jakarta There 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. The 64-year-old Balinese is one of the country's most important authors; a well-known acupuncturist; and second chairman of the National Naturopathic Association of Indonesia.

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. A security guard saw thick smoke at about 6:15 a.m. and found that the control room which is located on the second floor next to the currently vacant office for deputy attorney general, was on fire.

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. You also need to check the condition of your washing machine or clothes dryer to ensure that when your maids go home for the Idul Fitri holiday, they are all in working order.

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 meals, new clothes and getting a heap of money from relatives.

For Nov. 30 Submarine 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., says a U.S.-built DS-48 submarine, will be soft launched on Dec. 1 and will officially begin full operation on Jan. 1, 2004.

No paper In 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. -- Publisher

TV Program: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 News 5:00 Documentary 6:00 English News Service 7:00 News: Berita Malam 8:00 Variety Show: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.

Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails you Judy 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. The aroma of fresh lime caresses my nose, lifting my spirits for a moment before being grounded by the earthy tones of cinnamon and clove.

Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holiday Susanna 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 the stuff that dreams are made of.

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. For the travelers, fighting for space in their best dress and laden down with gifts for their relatives back home, concerns about the toil and trouble of the journey are overshadowed by thoughts about what awaits them at the end of the ordeal.

Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaign Dumilah 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. So great was her shame that she then traveled all the way to Yogyakarta to seek medical help there.

;JP; ANPAc..r.. TV-programs TV today JP/19/TV TV Program: Monday, November 24, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin 9:00 Entertainment News: Info Biz 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Unicef's Allen finds raising child welfare a marathon Allen finds raising child welfare a marathon David 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.

Cooking up something new with modern kitchen design For Nov. 30 Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It's no longer enough to have a well-organized kitchen to accommodate basic functions for cooking and preparation of meals. There is a growing awareness that the kitchen, like the people who use it, is a dynamic space, with the ability to change and, sometimes, needing a bit of freshening up.

Unicef's Allen in race to raise child welfare David 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.

My eternal dance Sri 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. The gamelan resonates through every fiber as we express our meaning, our worth, our place in the world through our performance. Our batik cloth glides as we move and our movement tells our tale.

How to tie the 'jilbab' properly Square 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, then over the side of your face, framing it * Pin your scarf at the top of your head * This style offers coverage of the chin, and drapes nicely over your chest and frames the face Wrap jilbab * Use...

Home alone? Keeping busy over the holiday Susanna 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 the stuff that dreams are made of.

Idul Fitri: Designers flooded with orders for the holiday Agni 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.

Korean products gain more popularity in the local refrigerator market Rudijanto, 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 the hearts of consumers. This year's market size for refrigerators is expected to reach 1.7 million units, distributed among various manufacturers, including Sharp, Toshiba, Sanyo, Samsung and LG.

Exodus to reach peak on Sunday The 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. The massive getaway is expected to reach its peak on Sunday and Monday. For some lucky travelers, free trips home have been sponsored by private sector companies and a political party.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 23, 2003 Exhibitions * 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. * Exhibition of over 100 terracottas from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl.

TV Program: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:05 TV Series: Orange Boy 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 6:00 English News Service 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:00 Music 12:00 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.

Hotels fully booked in major cities ahead of long holiday The 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. Grand Hotel Preanger's Public Relations Assistant Manager Christine Effendy revealed on Saturday that the hotel's 189 rooms are fully booked from Nov. 26 through Nov. 29.

TV Program: Sunday, November 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama 7:00 Pak Odor's Puppet Show 8:30 Music 9:00 Children's Program: Bando 10:30 Life Style: Rumah Kita 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m.