Archive: 9 March 2003
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Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March. 9, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March. 9, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, In Between, by artist like Agus Suwage, Aga Petus, Agung Kurniawan, Ardison, Astari Rasjid, Edo Pillu, Ivan Sagito, G. Sidharta A., Krisna Murti, Nyoman Erawan, S. Teddy D., Y. Eka Suprihadi, Pande Ketut Taman, Sunaryo, F.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Alternative school for children of a dumpsite
Alternative school for children of a dumpsiteFranziska Schill, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "If nobody supports us, how can our dreams become true?" asks Tryanita, 12, living at dump site Bantar Gebang.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Designer hopes 'made-in-Indonesia' becoming trend
Designer hopes 'made-in-Indonesia' becoming trendMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's not magic, but in the talented hands of designer Warwick Purser, humble materials like pandanus leaves, unused newspaper, natural stones and even grains of millet are molded into beautiful ornaments...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
RI, Australia to meet for ties improvement
RI, Australia to meet for ties improvementFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of Indonesian and Australian officials will meet here on Sunday to prepare for the two countries' annual consultation forum scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, with the aim of forging cooperation in...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Antipiracy campaign launched
Antipiracy campaign launchedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, and other Asian countries, is indeed a large, compelling market for all types of consumer products from all over the world.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Aceh's Tiro district declared second peace zone
Aceh's Tiro district declared second peace zoneNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Thirty-year-old Mardiah and her son Fauzan ran to an empty field to witness the declaration on Saturday of Tiro, a remote district in Pidie regency, as a second peace zone in Aceh.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
JP/10/BANTAR
JP/10/BANTAR Franziska Schill Contributor The Jakarta Post Jakarta "If nobody supports us, how can our dreams become true?" asks Tryanita, 12, living at dump site Bantar Gebang.Tryanita and her friends, Siti, 12, and Nurhayati, 13, may live in Bantar Gebang, the largest dumpsite in the country.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
We're not that bad, are we?
We're not that bad, are we?A couple of "bule" (white foreigner) friends of mine once stated that Indonesia is actually "a heaven and earth" for everyone, regardless of where they come from.Besides the variety of cultures and arts this country offers, Indonesia obviously has a unique character of...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Peru wants Yale University to give back Machu Picchu relics
Peru wants Yale University to give back Machu Picchu relics Associated Press Lima Nearly a century after a Yale professor became the first foreigner to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru is asking the university to give back artifacts he took with him.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Dewi Anggraeni Adds cosmopolitan taste to RI literature
Dewi Anggraeni Adds cosmopolitan taste to RI literatureOei Eng Goan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beyond doubt, the publication of Dewi Anggraeni's latest novel, Snake, which was launched last month, is a new milestone in the development of modern Indonesian literature and a significant contribution...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta A radio station for villagers on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, a radio station for farmers in the Lembang highlands, West Java, and other community radio stations now can come out loud with the endorsement of the new broadcasting law last year.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Garuda to reroute Europe flights
Garuda to reroute Europe flights INDONESIA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to shift its Indonesia-Europe routes from southern Asia to northern Asia to avoid Iraq should war break out, Antara reported on Saturday.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
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.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Ryder Cup players to play in Qatar
Ryder Cup players to play in Qatar DUBAI, UAE: Ryder Cup players Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Phillip Price have committed themselves to playing at next week's Qatar Masters, despite fears expressed by some of their colleagues over the possibility of war in nearby Iraq.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Ryder Cup players to play in Qatar
Ryder Cup players to play in Qatar DUBAI, UAE: Ryder Cup players Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Phillip Price have committed themselves to playing at next week's Qatar Masters, despite fears expressed by some of their colleagues over the possibility of war in nearby Iraq.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Iraq demands end to sanctions after Blix report
Iraq demands end to sanctions after Blix report President Saddam Hussein called on the U.N. Security Council on Saturday to lift 12 years of sanctions against Iraq after what he said was its fulfilling of its disarmament commitments.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Consumerism: Fighting the greed us
Consumerism: Fighting the greed usThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Your wants, desires, needs and wishes/will be duly noted/processed, filed and cataloged/labeled and encoded," sings American singer/songwriter and Tracy Chapman in her latest album, Let It Rain which was released last year.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Rachel Maryam, the girl next door
Rachel Maryam, the girl next doorJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta As the number of locally made movies has seemingly increased in the past three years, new talents, both in front or behind the camera have also begun to emerge.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
New children's radio station offers hope to dump residents
New children's radio station offers hope to dump residentsFranziska Schill, Contributor, Jakarta Amid the shacks, piles of garbage and millions of flies at the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi stands the new home of Radio Anak Bantar Gebang (Bantar Gebang's children's radio).
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
On The Shelves
On The ShelvesMuninggar Sri Saraswati Analisis Hukum 2002: Jangan Biarkan Langit Runtuh by hukumonline.com; 206 pages, PT Justika Siar Publika; Jakarta 2003 That widespread corruption pervades our legal system is common knowledge here.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Inul: Keeps on 'drilling' in the rain
Inul: Keeps on 'drilling' in the rainText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno With a voluptuous figure and wicked hip shake, dubbed the "drill" dance, that makes Latin diva Shakira look like an innocent school girl, dangdut singer Inul Daratista has been catapulted to stardom among Indonesians.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
International Women's Day celebrates solidarity
International Women's Day celebrates solidarityChisato Haro, Contributor, Jakarta On March 8, 1957, women in the garment trades of New England took the first steps toward claiming their fundamental rights by taking to the streets.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Garuda to reroute Europe flights
Garuda to reroute Europe flights INDONESIA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to shift its Indonesia-Europe routes from southern Asia to northern Asia to avoid Iraq should war break out, Antara reported on Saturday.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
'RSPM' bringing peace to Matraman by ending feuds
'RSPM' bringing peace to Matraman by ending feudsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "It's almost noon and the weather is a bit cold. It's a good time to go get lunch, isn't it? But whatever you do, stay tuned to RSPM radio, we are here with a mission of peace!" says Siti Maisaroh, 27, from...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
A long, winding road for community radio
A long, winding road for community radioFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A radio station for villagers on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, a radio station for farmers in the Lembang highlands, West Java, and other community radio stations now can come out loud with the endorsement of the new...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
'Tempo' protested by Tomy Winata supporters over fire report
'Tempo' protested by Tomy Winata supporters over fire reportM. Taufiqurrahman and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of people protested outside the offices of Tempo magazine on Saturday, demanding the retraction of an article about plans by businessman Tomy Winata to...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
RI: An unfinished masterpiece waiting for the right artist
RI: An unfinished masterpiece waiting for the right artist A couple of "bule" (white foreigner) friends of mine once stated that Indonesia is actually "a heaven and earth" for everyone, regardless of where they come from.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
The man in the rain
The man in the rainBy Teguh Wiharso AS The night was pitch dark as the electricity was out. The floodwater began to surge into the house, forcing Darsi and Binhar to hurriedly climb up into the attic. With their faces still smeared with grime, they curled up under a dingy, dull- looking blanket.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
King leaves hospital after operation
King leaves hospital after operation THAILAND: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, was discharged from hospital on Saturday after he underwent a hernia operation days earlier.
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Meet actress Rachel Maryam Sayidina, 23, one of the stars in the
Meet actress Rachel Maryam Sayidina, 23, one of the stars in the newly reborn film industry. Sweet-natured and refreshingly open, she possesses a unique combination of maturity and child-like charm. Page 3Buckets of funDrenched revelers packing bazooka-sized water pistols, overflowing buckets,...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
Jakarta, Surabaya face mass rallies
Jakarta, Surabaya face mass rallies INDONESIA: Jakarta and Surabaya will host two large demonstrations on Sunday to strengthen Indonesia's opposition to a possible attack on Iraq.Noted Muslim preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar said he had informed the police about his plan to hold the rally in Jakarta on...
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
1. WATER -- A line, 7 col, 52 pts
1. WATER -- A line, 7 col, 52 pts 'Songkran' water festival offers buckets of fun _________________________________________________________________
Sun, 09 Mar 2003
TV Program: Sunday, March. 9, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, March. 9, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Documentary8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Kid Channel9:30 TV Drama: Canda10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.