Archive: 23 February 2003
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Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS Dome'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 atmosphere. The growing interest among yuppies in having coffee, lunch or diner at Dome prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta and beyond to serve increasing numbers of Dome customers.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rostiana reveals all about her 'kaledo'
Rostiana reveals all about her 'kaledo' Maria Endah Hulupi and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi If you ask people at random here about the region's special dish, one answer will likely come up repeatedly: kaledo. It sounds exotic enough, but the term is an acronym for kaki lembu Donggala, or literally, the legs of a Donggala cow (Donggala is a regency northwest of Palu, about one hour's drive away).
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Negligence to blame for Jakarta fires
Negligence to blame for Jakarta fires Damar Harsanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been three days now, but as of Saturday the flames were still burning in the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta, is touted as being the largest textile and garment market in Southeast Asia. An exhausting job, indeed, for the more than 200 fire fighters who have been working day and night, backed up by 38 fire trucks, to finally put out the flames.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Central Sulawesi offers exotic seafood dishes
Central Sulawesi offers exotic seafood dishes Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Rich in flora and fauna, Central Sulawesi -- just like the rest of the Sulawesi island -- has a variety of popular seafood dishes, rich in fresh local fish as well as seafood items. Seafood dishes are commonly offered at restaurants as well as roadside food stalls, especially along busy streets in the capital city of Palu.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS Established in Australia in 1990, Dome has been highly successful in many great cities, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Sydney and Perth, with 60 cafes operating internationally. The Dome concept was to create the ambience of an old world-style European cafe to serve freshly roasted coffees supported by a range of quality gourmet foods.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Notebook computer buyers have more choices
Notebook computer buyers have more choices Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Even though a desktop computer remains popular for individual or office use, the laptop or notebook computers are becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia. Despite its size and weight, a laptop offers specifications and features comparable to those of desktop computers. For a particular series, the notebook has more features that you cannot find in a personal desktop computer.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surging Atwal with
Surging Atwal with three-shot lead at halfway stage of Malaysian Open Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur India's Arjun Atwal ended his second round Saturday with a six- under-par 65 to open up a three-shot lead over South African Retief Goosen at the US$1.1 million Malaysian Open. Atwal, who was four-under after seven holes before a tropical thunderstorm brought a premature end to play Friday, toured his remaining 11 holes in two-under with birdies on 15 and 18 at the Mines Resort et Golf Club.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/SUZUKI
JP/17/SUZUKI Healing voice from Japan visits Jakarta Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Japanese singer Shigeko Suzuki is very aware that her music is the kind that can easily lull people to sleep. Therefore, before she started her recent concert here in Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, the 37 year-old singer said that she would understand if the audience fell asleep during the concert.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang market history at a glance
Tanah Abang market history at a glance Damar Harsanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta, which was hit by fire on Wednesday, is said to be one of the largest markets in Southeast Asia although there has been no direct evidence or comprehensive research to support such a claim. Valid or not, Tanah Abang is indeed Indonesia's largest distribution center for textiles and textile products as traders there have customers nationwide.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'HIV/AIDS photo event major breakthrough'
'HIV/AIDS photo event major breakthrough' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the completion of a rare exposure of people living with HIV/AIDS, participants said on Saturday they were proud of their involvement in the photography exhibition, part of a campaign to end the stigma against them.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Caltex blockade ends in Riau
Caltex blockade ends in Riau Tom Wright Dow Jones Jakarta PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, the country's largest crude oil producer, said on Friday that operations had returned to normal at its facilities in Riau province after a three-day blockade by local villagers. Caltex, which is a unit of U.S.-based Chevron Texaco Corp. (CVX), said the villagers began blocking the roads around one small crude oil field Monday, demanding Caltex improve the roads in the area.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombing victims may top 300
Bali bombing victims may top 300 INDONESIA: Casualties of the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 last year may reach 300 as the Bali authorities plan to bury 140 bags of unidentified body parts which are believed to belong to 85 people. The Disaster Victims Identification (DVI) team headed by John Bird of Australia has estimated the number of fatalities at 202 from 21 countries as of last Tuesday. They include 191 people who died in Bali, eight in Australia. Meanwhile, three bodies remain unidentified.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
New-series Nissan Terano comes up bright
New-series Nissan Terano comes up bright Arief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese automaker Nissan Motor entered 2003 by releasing its latest Nissan Terano series. Only minor facelifts have been applied to the new series, but it manages to appear fresher than the previous versions.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Incorporating a rare double-weaving technique, Donggala silk is a
Incorporating a rare double-weaving technique, Donggala silk is a treasure from Central Sulawesi. However, it is on the brink of extinction, as young women have become increasingly reluctant to learn the weaving skills that have been passed down through generations. Page 6 Canary island Alor, known popularly as Nusa Kenari (Canary Island), East Nusa Tenggara, boasts abundant natural resources.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nusa Kenari, beautiful and captivating
Nusa Kenari, beautiful and captivating Yemris Fontuina, Contributor, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Alor, one of 14 regencies in East Nusa Tenggara, is widely known to boast abundant natural resources. The regency, consisting of 15 small islets, is intimately called Nusa Kenari.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Brouhaha over Inul highlights hypocrisy of Indonesian society
Brouhaha over Inul highlights hypocrisy of Indonesian society I pretended to be busy reading a book when my son entered our living room, while in fact I was actually watching the live show of popular dangdut (popular local music with strong Arab/Indian influences) singer Inul Daratista on SCTV on Thursday evening. I did not want to be caught red-handed by my son staring at Inul's moves.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nusa Tenggara weavings, footprints of cultures
Nusa Tenggara weavings, footprints of cultures Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although Nusa Tenggara's weaving products may not be as famous as batik but they do show the richness of cultures, footprints of nations that had once touched many regions.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gender equality a threat to unique Donggala silk
Gender equality a threat to unique Donggala silk Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Donggala, Central Sulawesi Juleha, 67, is proud of the fact that three of her daughters, of five children, have their own careers and are financially independent. Yet, the resident of Kabonga Kecil village, Banawa district, complained about how young women today refuse to learn the skill that has been passed down through generations: weaving. "My daughters just don't want to do this.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Marketing in Venus': Consumers are still king
'Marketing in Venus': Consumers are still king Satyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta Marketing in Venus; by Hermawan Kertajaya et al; MarkPlus&Co, 2002 A marketing experience approach is not the in thing. A customer's decision to buy something or use a particular service is no longer based on utilitarian considerations.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antique bark Koran in Alor
Antique bark Koran in Alor A small village in the western part of East Nusa Tenggara's Alor island was once to be one of the centers of Islamic propagation -- the Kingdom of Alor Besar. It's proven by the presence of an antique Al-Qur'an which is still now well kept there. The Islamic holy book, made of bark and written in traditional ink, is over 800 years old. The village is just some 15 kilometers from Kalabahi, the capital of Alor regency.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 and beyond. Dome outlets in Jakarta can be easily found in Plaza Indonesia and Townsquare Cilandak. Two others in Mall Kelapa Gading III and Block M Plaza will soon be operated in early this year.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/15/CAPS
JP/15/CAPS Photo A: JP/I Wayan Juniartha Juleha, a weaver from Donggala, Central Sulawesi explains the process of weaving Donggala silk. In front of her is the gedokan, an ebony weaving loom of more than 100 years old. Photo C: JP/Hera Diani Pieces of colorful Nusa Tenggara handwoven cloth of varying motifs and textures are displayed at the National Museum. Although Nusa Tenggara's weaving products are not as famous as batik, they show the richness of its culture.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local PCs make big leap
Local PCs make big leap I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Locally assembled personal computers (PCs) have now started to dominate the local PC market. More and more local buyers, particularly individuals, have turned to locally made PCs, not only due to their lower prices, but also their relatively better quality. Market share of the locally made PCs has continued to increase since early 2000, in line with the launch of better-quality PCs by local producers.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 our 3rd weekly flight. To further meet the needs of our customers, one flight operates to Colombo via Singapore while the other two fly direct from Jakarta to Colombo.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project Thousands of villagers in Riau province benefit from PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper's (Riaupulp) community forestry project, under which they allow the company to plant acacia trees on their land on a revenue-sharing basis.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta sabotages
Jakarta sabotages Papua's autonomy Kanis Dursin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jayapura The decision to split up Papua into three provinces has eroded what little trust the Papuans had developed toward the government since the implementation of the special autonomy law on Jan. 1, 2002. This decision also sends out a strong message to other troubled provinces, particularly Aceh, that the central government has no intention to honor agreements into which it voluntarily enters.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dewa buries hatchet in tehe name of love
Dewa buries hatchet in tehe name of love Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dewa's latest line-up may serve its current fans well but Ari Lasso, the group first vocalist who now has embarked on a solo career, still stole the show at the opening of Dewa's 25-city tour here on Feb. 18.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Srilankan: An Airline with Many Awards
Srilankan: An Airline with Many Awards SriLankan Airlines has a route network spanning 30 cities in 20 countries from Europe, through the Middle East and Indian sub continent to South East Asia and the Far East. The airlines is party owned by Emirates airlines of the UAE. SriLankan is an all-Airbus carrier with a fleet comprising two A302s, four A330s and three A340s. The A330s and A340s offer a superior in flight product with telephones and 17-channel TVs in every seat.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
The straightforward and carefree Ria Irawan
The straightforward and carefree Ria Irawan Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Actress/video music director Ria Irawan, 33, had just taken a break after shooting a music video recently, and immediately joined her producers and other crew members who were also resting in a corner. Moments later, she has already sparked laughter for telling bawdy stories which would make most parents cover their children's ears.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donggala silks, a rare 'dobel-ikat' weaving technique
Donggala silks, a rare 'dobel-ikat' weaving technique Among the varieties of handwoven textiles produced by ethnic groups in this country, Donggala silk from Central Sulawesi stands out for its double-weaving technique, or dobel ikat. Originally from India, it refers to the technique where the woven cloth is made by tying the vertical warp and horizontal weft threads in individual blocks of color.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shigeko Suzuki: Healing voice from Japan visits Jakarta
Shigeko Suzuki: Healing voice from Japan visits Jakarta Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese singer Shigeko Suzuki is very aware that her music is the kind that can easily lull people to sleep. Therefore, before she started her recent concert here in Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, the 37 year-old singer said that she would understand if the audience fell asleep during the concert.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nurul Alam: A mosque that heals
Nurul Alam: A mosque that heals Primatmojo Djanoe and Danu Kuntoaji, Contributors, The Jakarta Post The rather grim but clean Nurul Alam mosque at Pedongkelan slum area of North Jakarta, is not really a place that one can listen to an intellectual lecture or conversation.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unearthing Earth's secrets
Unearthing Earth's secrets Plaosan: The Temple of Love Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno Nineth century Rakai Pikatan, a Javanese Hindu king, ordered the construction of a complex of magnificent Budhist temples to illustrate his devotion to his Budhist wife, Pramuda Wardani. The complex is unique and distinctive from other temples in Java. Plaosan temple, located just northeast of the famous Prambanan temple near the Central Java-Yogyakarta border, has a massive trench encircling it.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Korean crisis resolution still remote'
'Korean crisis resolution still remote' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur No major steps have been taken to ease tension in the Korean Peninsula, mainly due to unbridgeable difference of opinion between the United States and North Korea, Indonesian special envoy to Pyongyang Nana Sutresna admitted on Saturday.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Most hydrants in Tanah Abang market not working
Most hydrants in Tanah Abang market not working Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the police have yet to reach any conclusions as to the cause of the fire that gutted Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, one of the prime factors contributing to the extent of the disaster was the fact the most of the fire hydrants in the country's largest textile market were not functioning.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
(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. Based along the same lines as the dream, PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (Caltex) built the first senior high school (SMA I) in 1954 in Pakanbaru in the province of Riau.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/15/CAPS
JP/15/CAPS Photo A: JP/I Wayan Juniartha Juleha, a weaver from Donggala, Central Sulawesi explains the process of weaving Donggala silk. In front of her is the gedokan, an ebony weaving loom of more than 100 years old. Photo C: JP/Hera Diani Pieces of colorful Nusa Tenggara handwoven cloth of varying motifs and textures are displayed at the National Museum. Although Nusa Tenggara's weaving products are not as famous as batik, they show the richness of its culture.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Atwal leads by three shots at Malaysian Open halfway stage
Atwal leads by three shots at Malaysian Open halfway stage Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur India's Arjun Atwal ended his second round Saturday with a six- under-par 65 to open up a three-shot lead over South African Retief Goosen at the US$1.1 million Malaysian Open. Atwal, who was four-under after seven holes before a tropical thunderstorm brought a premature end to play Friday, toured his remaining 11 holes in two-under with birdies on 15 and 18 at the Mines Resort et Golf Club.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English New Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece 9:00 Kid Channel 9:30 Bando 10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari 2:00 Entertainment 2:30 Cempala 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Sports 6:00 News 7:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 21 9:00 News 9:30 Variety Show: Gita...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL
ADVERTORIAL Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia With a good international reputation, Toyota Camry seems to be car of perfection in Indonesia. Only two years since it was introduced in the local market in October, 2000, the car has become the darling of Indonesian car enthusiasts. The appreciation is not stopped there. Toyota Camry was also named by Mobilmotor automotive magazine as the Indonesian Car of the Year 2002.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
INDONESIA: A homemade bomb killed three teenage schoolboys in
INDONESIA: A homemade bomb killed three teenage schoolboys in the North Aceh subdistrict of Nissam on Friday, but no one claimed responsibility. A local military spokesman, Maj. Eddi Fernandi, said Mulyadi, 18, Faisal, 16, and Junaidi, 16, were killed instantly by shrapnel from the bomb, which exploded in the hand of one of the youths.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesia, adding 50 percent more capacity with the introduction of our third weekly flight.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Edi Gunawan, the Marketing Manager of TRAC-ASTRA RENT-A-CAR, said that renting cars allows companies to reap numerous benefits.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from Country Manager
Message from Country Manager 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 our 3rd weekly flight. To further meet the needs of our customers, one flight operates to Colombo via Singapore while the other two fly direct from Jakarta to Colombo.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 Exhibitions * Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March. 15, Email: info@erasmushuis.or.id * Photo, A Tribute to Bali: 100 Days After, by Kemal Jufri,at Toko Buku Aksara, Jl. Kemang Raya 8B, South Jakarta,(Tel. 021- 7199288), until Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Peti Mati': Graveyard for newly revived local film
`Peti Mati': Graveyard for newly revived local film Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Peti Mati (The Coffin). Zero Stars (out of ****); Starring Sandy Nayoan, Maya Caroline, Joseph Ginting; Directed by Mardali Syarief; A Starvision Production Bad movies often make good entertainment as they can generate unintended laughs. The recently released local horror, Kafir (The Unbeliever) aka Satanic, was a perfect example for this kind of movie.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo controversy
Bank Lippo controversy The controversy over the two different audited financial reports for the third quarter of 2002, issued by publicly listed Bank Lippo, and the absence of quick, firm action to deal with the case almost two months since its disclosure, has raised an alarming signal about the effectiveness of bank supervision and the capability of the capital market watchdog.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Getting up-close and personal with engine oil
Getting up-close and personal with engine oil Arief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is well-known that lubricating oil or grease is critical for car engines. Its function is similar to blood in the human body. Oil protects the parts of the car's engine from friction by covering them with thin layers of lubricant. There are many brands of lubricant on the market, but, in general, lubricants consist of three types. The first is the conventional petroleum or mineral-based lubricating oil.