Archive: 9 February 2003
37 articles found
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
HK festivities: Try your luck at a wishing tree
HK festivities: Try your luck at a wishing tree The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited The Jakarta Post reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 to witness the Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong. Below is an article about the festivities held during the visit. Many people in Hong Kong might go to a fortune-teller or a soothsayer if they want to know their future. Some others go to a wishing tree to cast a wish and to see if their wish will come true.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. REVIEW -- A line, 7 col, 48 pts
1. REVIEW -- A line, 7 col, 48 pts The meatier guide to exploring Southeast Asia
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thick clouds foil search for missing aircraft
Thick clouds foil search for missing aircraft Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java The search and rescue team doubled the number of planes deployed to locate a missing training aircraft to six on Saturday, but their efforts were hampered by thick clouds. On the third straight day of the search, the rescue team combed mountains between Purwakarta and Cirebon in West Java covering a distance of 120 kilometers only to return home empty handed.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF SRI LANKA Today, 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 who have roots in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka and Indonesia have had very close religious, political, cultural, economic and commercial relations over a millennium.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Oto Screen 8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece 9:00 Film: Si Unyil 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 3:00 Talk Show: Pelangi Budaya 4:00 Religious Teachings 5:00 Vanda 6:00 News 7:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 21 7:30 Dancing Program: Dansa Yok Dansa 9:00 News 9:30 Paramor TPI 5:00...
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gray days for RI's colorful print media
Gray days for RI's colorful print media Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strolling past one of the many sidewalk newsstands Jl. Sudirman, one's eyes will inevitably glance at the headlines of the many newspapers, magazines and tabloids on display. "The government guarantees fuel prices won't rise again," says the country's largest daily, Kompas.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 tourist money, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go for fine European cuisine
Where to go for fine European cuisine Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Before I start off, I must admit that I'm definitely among the converted when it comes to European food. From the scintillating smoked salmon of the picturesque fjord- side villages of Norway to the scrumptious pastas of sun-drenched Sicily, from the wonderful oysters of misty Galway Bay in western Ireland to the steaming, garish pink borscht of Russia, Europe has something to suit every taste.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
`The trend nowadays is toward story-telling'
`The trend nowadays is toward story-telling' Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's National Press Day. Almost five years since the print media was confronted with sudden and fundamental changes. The downfall of Soeharto in May 1998 has given the media its freedom, but the lingering impact of the 1997 economic crisis and fiercer competition from the electronic media have become of greater concern since.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM to comply with disarmament
GAM to comply with disarmament Ibnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) pledged on Saturday to uphold the cease-fire agreement as the peace process in the province starts a promising new phase on Sunday. The peace agreement signed on Dec.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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 event was held on Jan. 21 in Jakarta.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Digital printing more cost effective
Digital printing more cost effective By Rangga Ivananda Contributor Jakarta Digital 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. Various printed materials, such as company profiles, presentation sheets, calendars, posters and the like for certain businesses are printed only in limited quantities, which would be costly if printed by conventional printing companies.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saturday more flooding in Jakarta
Saturday more flooding in Jakarta INDONESIA: Although Saturday was a sunny day, Jakarta saw residential areas near the Ciliwung river, such as Balimester and Bidaracina subdistricts, inundated by water, a report said. Suyadi Sastro, a duty official at the Jakarta Crisis Center, said the heightened water level, mainly along the Ciliwung river, was caused by heavy rains in Bogor overnight, some 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, from whence the Ciliwung originates. It was reported that as of 2 p.m.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE With more and more local companies and multinational corporations requiring Meeting Incentive Convention and Exhibition (MICE) facilities, a number of holiday destinations are going out of their way to meet the needs of these companies. Yogyakarta is one Indonesian city that is extremely suitable for MICE. Besides its rich cultural heritage and scenic panoramas, it also boasts all the high-quality facilities required for MICE.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 tourist money, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Connecting a digital camera to the computer is all it takes to view and send pictures by e-mail. With your own printer, of course, the printing can be processed in the comfort of your home.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thick clouds foil search for missing aircraft in Java
Thick clouds foil search for missing aircraft in Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The search and rescue team doubled the number of planes deployed to locate a missing training aircraft to six on Saturday, but their efforts were hampered by thick clouds. On the third straight day of the search, the rescue team combed mountains between Purwakarta and Cirebon in West Java covering a distance of 120 kilometers only to return home empty handed.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Let's build mutual understanding among us
Let's build mutual understanding among us Our first Prime Minister Rt. Hon. D.S. Senanayake was successful, fifty five years ago, to make Sri Lanka a free and independent country by establishing unity among all communities and relieving the foreign domination to which our country was subjected to. However, the leaders who ruled the country then and now had to exert a great deal of effort to make the independence so gained meaningful.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 our country for two decades. Firmly anchored in the people's mandate and sustained by their consistent support, the peace process has made substantial progress.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
COUNTRY PROFILE: Sri Lanka
COUNTRY PROFILE: Sri Lanka President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga "It is now time for us all to put the war behind us" It is with great pleasure that I extend my warm greetings to all Sri Lankans both here and overseas on this our 55th National Day. My fervent wish for you today is peace, joy and prosperity.
Sun, 09 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, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Digital voice recorders, a new way of writing
Digital voice recorders, a new way of writing Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Walking away from a client interview, my minidisk recorder suddenly burst into flames. Well, it did not burn per se, but one of the mechanical drives seized up and shorted the entire unit, making it impossible for me to replay the important interview. Tape recorders are the primary tools for reporters and writers.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings, 100% proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. * Photo, Arsitektur Jepang Kontemporer, Gallery Mini, The Japan Foundation, Summitmas 1, 2nd, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5201266), until Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Meatier guide to explore Southeast Asia
Meatier guide to explore Southeast Asia Des Price, Contributor, Jakarta The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia by Jeremy Atiyah et al; Rough Guides, 2002; 1136 pp The travel guide business is very competitive these days. Lonely Planet, which began life with Tony Wheeler's South-east Asia on a Shoestring, has done so well out of it that it has its own programs on television.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Apart from the usual black and white, it is also possible to advertise in color in the TREND column without having to meet the regular minimum size requirement set for color advertisements in The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 09 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, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Sun, 09 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, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
True cafes offer relaxing ambience but beware...
True cafes offer relaxing ambience but beware... Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Shortly after coffee was first introduced to Europe early in the 1600's through the activities of the East India Company, word about the unique drink quickly spread across the continent. The first coffeehouse was opened in Italy in 1645 and was immediately followed by many others. By 1670, London had been swept by the coffeehouse craze.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where: Nestled against the southern Chinese province of
Where: Nestled against the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, Hong Kong is divided into four main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the Outlying Islands. All its dynamism is squeezed into just 1098-sq-kilometers. Getting there: Cathay Pacific (phone 21-515 1747, www.cathaypacific.com) has regular return flights from Jakarta to Hong Kong. When to go: November through to April provide the most pleasant conditions for traveling in Hong Kong.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Popular destination for Indonesians
Popular destination for Indonesians Although many Indonesian tourists are choosing to spend their holidays in Europe or Japan, Hong Kong is still one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indonesians. The number of Indonesian tourists visiting Hong Kong continues to increase from year to year, albeit not significantly. And tourist arrivals to Hong Kong from Indonesia have remained stable in recent months despite the fact that the overall economic condition of Indonesia has remained bleak.
Sun, 09 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, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Top Taiwanese author dies after alleged assault by RI maid
Top Taiwanese author dies after alleged assault by RI maid Stephanie Low, Agence France-Presse, Taipei Wheelchair-bound leading Taiwanese writer Liu Hsia died at the age of 61 here Saturday, a day after she was hospitalized for injuries allegedly caused by an Indonesian domestic helper, police and hospital officials said.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTRO All work and little reward Text and photos by R. Berto Wedhatama Although the people working at a glass recycling center earn only Rp 25 per kilogram for the items they sort, there are no sad faces among them. Their life is hard enough and complaining will not make it better. Here they live, in the glass recycling center in a corner of West Jakarta, between Pos Pengumben and Kebon Jeruk. The work is hard and these people toil day and night to earn enough to feed their families.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1001buku: Colors the kid's world with books
1001buku: Colors the kid's world with books Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta "I've always believed that books are the greatest treasures that a child can have. That is why I joined 1001buku (buku means "book" in Indonesian), an organization that aims to bring more books to underprivileged Indonesian children," wrote Afia R. Fitriati in Youth Action Net (http://www.youthactionnet.org). Her essay about 1001buku in that youth website leads her to become one of the 10 winners in December 2002.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
When art works and junk mingle in a gallery
When art works and junk mingle in a gallery Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the difference between art and garbage?. Apparently, none if you walk into a fundraising exhibition "Garbage Sale" currently held by art community Ruangrupa. "It's very difficult to separate art and garbage. It's very subjective because to some people a work of art can be just junk ... but for others, junk is valuable artwork," Indra Ameng of Ruangrupa told The Jakarta Post.