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Archive: 16 March 2003

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Family planning survives Indonesian crisis

Family planning survives Indonesian crisisPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Karinee, 30, the wife of a fisherman in Kalibaru, a coastal village in North Jakarta, already has three children and doesn't want more.

ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance

ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance Publishing date : Sunday -- March 16, 2003 Time for clients to get SMART with their insurance Marriage, childbirth, promotion at work and other "life events" trigger many people nowadays to consider taking out insurance to protect their diverse needs.

Another maid falls to her death

Another maid falls to her death INDONESIA: An Indonesian housemaid fell to her death from her employer's apartment in the Singapore area of Tampines while cleaning the windows on Saturday.Indonesian Embassy in Singapore spokesman Chalief Akbar identified the woman as Tirakat, who had been working...

Classical music reaches out to younger audience

Classical music reaches out to younger audienceFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Avip Priatna, conductor of the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, sat onstage surrounded by children after their "Classics for Young People" concert held recently at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Public bus ordeal is here to stay despite busway

Public bus ordeal is here to stay despite busway It was Sunday afternoon. I was driving in the fast lane in front of Atmajaya University. That is, if you could call it fast. I could not help but notice there was heavy congestion in the Jalur Lambat (slow lane).

The ojek driver

The ojek driverBy Kirk Coningham He had first seen her 94 days ago when she had moved into one of the small, but comfortable apartments, whose affluent tenants provided work for ojek drivers like himself.She always dressed in suits with matching shoes and handbags.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003Exhibitions* Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav, S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5241069), March 19 to April 12.

TV Program: Sunday, March 16, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, March 16, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Documentary9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.

Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in Papua

Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in PapuaTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia confirmed on Saturday that it had paid the Indonesian Military (TNI) protection money totaling US$5.

Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies

Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.

Another maid falls to her death

Another maid falls to her death INDONESIA: An Indonesian housemaid fell to her death from her employer's apartment in the Singapore area of Tampines while cleaning the windows on Saturday.Indonesian Embassy in Singapore spokesman Chalief Akbar identified the woman as Tirakat, who had been working...

Farmer beheaded in water dispute

Farmer beheaded in water dispute INDONESIA: A farmer from Bengkulu village, Bandu Agung was beheaded during a dispute over irrigation water, Antara reported.Police said Saturday that Ceman, 35, was killed on Wednesday by his neighbor identified only as Sar, 32, who later surrendered to police.

Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies

Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.

OnTheShelves

OnTheShelves JAKARTA UNDERCOVER; Sex 'n the city, Moammar Emka, Galang Press, Yogyakarta, January 2003, Paperback 486 pages.Taking Moammar Emka's every word in his book Jakarta Undercover; Sex 'n the city, as the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, I felt outraged and deeply...

Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in Papua

Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in PapuaTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The U.S. gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia confirmed on Saturday it had allocated from its budget allowances for the military and police in Papua to...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003Exhibitions* Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav, S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5241069), March 19 to April 12.

Internet age present problem of cyberbullies

Internet age present problem of cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby, Guardian, Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto."Thus ended the polite introduction.

C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, rituals

C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.

Classical music reaches out to younger audience

Classical music reaches out to younger audienceFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAvip Priatna, conductor of the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, sat onstage surrounded by children after their "Classics for Young People" concert held recently at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.

Obsidian stones shine for all

Obsidian stones shine for allMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Through its unconventional, bold and avant-garde designs, Island Jewels highlights the natural beauty of a lesser-known, naturally radiant stone born in the heart of volcanoes: obsidian.

Meditation and movement at Sukuh Temple

Meditation and movement at Sukuh TempleText and photo by: Tarko Sudiarno Sukuh, on the western slopes of Mt. Lawu, Surakarta, Central Java, is a special, ancient temple. Its special character is indicated by its physical appearance, somewhat like a slashed pyramid.

Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in Paris

Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in ParisKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Ida Widawati, a singer of tembang sunda, or traditional Sundanese songs, is no stranger to Parisian audiences.

Dance with me

Dance with meDance skills come second when establishing a dance company, according to Rusdi Rukmarata, the founder of Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia. Rather, it is commitment and idealism that really count, he says.

Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.

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~ Le Meridien is a global hotel group that always incorporates those artistic elements reflective of local culture into its modern facilities and technology. Le Meridien Jakarta chose the ethnic touch of Central Java in its artistic decoration, including Rumah Kudus, which was chosen not only for...

Thuggery is everyday practice everywhere

Thuggery is everyday practice everywhereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The act of violence against Tempo is just one example of how thuggery has become so rampant -- or perhaps institutionalized -- that many have raised doubts over law enforcement to eradicate it.

Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.

Dealing with the cyberbullies

Dealing with the cyberbullies Dealing with cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby Guardian Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto." Thus ended the polite introduction.

Water, God's gift the poor struggle for

Water, God's gift the poor struggle forDamar Harsanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You may live in a billion-dollar house a la Bill Gates, with all the latest technological gadgets that leave your neighbors green with envy.

JP/7/PUNAH

JP/7/PUNAHCentral Sulawesi is losing traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaIn many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.