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Archive: 16 February 2003

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JP/8/STORY

JP/8/STORY THE HOMECOMING By Claudine FrederikIngkan stole a glance at her traveling companion who had been talking for the past three hours since the plane took off from Soekarno Hatta Airport in the early morning hours. Thank God, her friend had dozed off.

P's Place: A breath of cool air in steamy Jaksaville

P's Place: A breath of cool air in steamy Jaksaville You might have noticed by this stage of the game that Jakarta has almost as many luxurious pubs as there are pedicabs in Bekasi.Unfortunately, like so many of the aforementioned three- wheeled taxis, the majority of these pubs, with a few notable...

'Cap Go Meh' celebrations to brighten Jakarta

'Cap Go Meh' celebrations to brighten JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exciting celebrations of Cap Go Meh are being held in Jakarta openly to mark the end of Chinese New Year festivities that started on Feb. 1.

(For Caltex advertorial)

(For Caltex advertorial)Caltex's more than half a century of contribution A red elementary school cap is depicted in a television commercial with a line underneath: "The hat of the president." Maybe someday the owner of the cap might really become the country's president.

'Corporate social responsibility' has good impact on business

'Corporate social responsibility' has good impact on business Corporate social responsibility (CSR), which includes community development, has become an important issue in modern society.Although many Indonesian companies have yet to recognize it, the concept has been widely adopted by the world's...

Borobudur people are poor despite wealthy region

Borobudur people are poor despite wealthy region Heru Prasetya, Contributor, Magelang, Central Java The presence of a world famous tourist and heritage site nearby, the Borobudur Temple, perhaps gives one the impression that the local residents there might be earning a nice living from all the...

Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles

Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles Most of today's major companies that are always on the move, such as banks, agricultural, mining and manufacturing firms, require reliable vehicles for their businesses. Most of these companies are relying on services provided by car rentals.

Digital printing more cost effective

Digital printing more cost effectiveBy Rangga Ivananda Contributor JakartaDigital printing technology is a continuation of digital imaging. Once digital imaging is completed on a computer, its result can be then printed on digital printers.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003Exhibitions * Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings by Children in aid of Downsyndrome fund, 100 percent proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)

Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your meetings incentives conferences events (MICE) most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.

Bad day gets worse for Cup holders 'Team New Zealand'

Bad day gets worse for Cup holders 'Team New Zealand'Paul Tait, Reuters, Auckland, New Zealand The first day of holder Team New Zealand's America's Cup defense against Swiss challenger Alinghi began badly and got steadily worse as their hi-tech boat suffered a series of breakages on Saturday.

SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and

SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of...

JP/2/HILITE

JP/2/HILITEPolice HQ bomber arrested INDONESIA: The police have arrested a former police officer, identified as Adj. Comr. Anang Sumpeno, for bombing Wisma Bhayangkari, a building located in the compound of the National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, city police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon.Tyronne Fernando, P.C.,M.P."We look forward with confidence on a robust growth this year"We are celebrating today, the 55th anniversary of our independence amidst growing optimism and confidence in our quest for a durable peace to end the conflict that has ravaged...

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon.Tyronne Fernando, P.C.,M.P."We look forward with confidence on a robust growth this year"We are celebrating today, the 55th anniversary of our independence amidst growing optimism and confidence in our quest for a durable peace to end the conflict that has ravaged...

Police HQ bomber arrested

Police HQ bomber arrested INDONESIA: The police have arrested a former police officer, identified as Adj. Comr. Anang Sumpeno, for bombing Wisma Bhayangkari, a building located in the compound of the National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, city police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Leksmono, Spokesperson for diverse RI culture

Leksmono, Spokesperson for diverse RI cultureLila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta For Leksmono Santoso, more intimately called as Leks, the establishment of Roemah Djawa (House of Java) is not his main goal as he has his own business, known as Remote Destinations, a program in which foreign...

Message from Country Manager

Message from Country ManagerSriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more...

rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and

rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta...

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF SRI LANKAToday, Feb. 4, 2003, Sri Lanka celebrates her 55th anniversary of gaining Independence from her colonial ruler. It is my great pleasure on this very special day to address our Indonesian friends, and the Sri Lankans and others living here...

Muslim figures convey RI's Iraq view to Howard

Muslim figures convey RI's Iraq view to HowardFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim intellectuals conveyed on Saturday to visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard the Indonesian people's strong rejection of the planned use of military force to disarm Iraq.

Police headquarters bombing suspect arrested

Police headquarters bombing suspect arrested The Jakarta Post JakartaThe police have arrested a former police officer, identified as Adj. Comr. Anang Sumpeno, for bombing Wisma Bhayangkari, a building located in the compound of the National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, city police...

Aceh peace on brink of breakdown: Wiryono

Aceh peace on brink of breakdown: WiryonoRidwan Max Sijabat and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh More than two months ago the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) at the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) in Geneva,...

Empowering the economy of local communities

Empowering the economy of local communitiesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Oil, gas and mining companies operating in remote areas in Indonesia cannot separate their presence from the existence of the communities surrounding their operating sites.

The trickle-up effect: How micro-finance helps people change their own lives

The trickle-up effect: How micro-finance helps people change their own livesHarriet Richards, Contributor, Jakarta Ibu Ngarofah seems an unlikely entrepreneur. Her shanty-house leans precariously and her front door opens to a railway line.

TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Documentary9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.

Promoting social awareness through community programs

Promoting social awareness through community programsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Several employees of a pharmaceutical company were astounded when they visited a village near their factory in Cisalak, Depok, West Java province.

ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS

ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...

Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized

Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized By Megy Magdalena Contributor Jakarta Compact, quick and practical. These are only some of the superior features of today's digital cameras. One does not have to waste time for the entire process of printing photos.

The magic of digitalization

The magic of digitalizationBy Ari Darmawan Contributor JakartaOne of the latest advances in technology is digitalization. The word "digital" has mesmerized almost everyone, from kids to adults. Almost every activity in human life is now in one way or another related to this phenomenon, as today...

Pros of attending international school outweigh cons

Pros of attending international school outweigh consDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta Dr. Niall Nelson is a long-term resident of Jakarta and a prominent figure in the expatriate community. Born in Dublin, the Irishman managed schools in countries as diverse as Russia, Tanzania, Italy and Libya,...

Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager

Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a long-standing member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence in...

Heri Dono at the Triennial Art Exhibition

Heri Dono at the Triennial Art ExhibitionChyntia Webb, Contributor, Brisbane, Australia One of Indonesia's most internationally renowned artists, Heri Dono, has been a welcome visitor at the Queensland Art Gallery since 1993, the year of the first Asia-Pacific Triennial Art Exhibition (APT).

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==================================================(Caption for spotlight column. Client: PT Ford Motor Indonesia) FORD MOTOR INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: PT FORD MOTOR INDONESIA recently announced the five recipients for its grants for the conservation and environmental program.

The homecoming

The homecomingBy Claudine Frederik Ingkan stole a glance at her traveling companion who had been talking for the past three hours since the plane took off from Soekarno Hatta Airport in the early morning hours. Thank God, her friend had dozed off.

TREND Column

TREND Column Appearing every Wednesday and Saturday, this new column presents information on new products and services, such as recently opened restaurants, boutiques, the latest fashion, trends in cosmetics and innovations in technology, just to name a few.