Archive: 11 May 2003
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Sun, 11 May 2003
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come true
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come trueCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaOn the night of Friday, May 2, Balinese artist Nyoman Erawan introduced his prolific retrospective exhibition of 165 paintings and installations at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta, accompanied by a performance art...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Toyota Vios for the young on the move
Toyota Vios for the young on the move Japanese giant carmaker Toyota recently released the 1,500 cc Toyota Vios mini sedan on Thursday at Shangri-La hotel, Central Jakarta. The vehicle is claimed to be the first in Indonesia to have a center meter.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come true
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come trueCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaBalinese artist Nyoman Erawan is no stranger in the world of art. A painter who contributes to breaking the hegemony of certain world trends, he is also very well known for his soul-stirring performance art in...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Heroes of reform sad, let down by current govt
Heroes of reform sad, let down by current govtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Jakarta and other cities across the country, five years ago this month, loud, massive street rallies organized by students were the order of the day.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Reminiscing on the once unthinkable fall of Soeharto
Reminiscing on the once unthinkable fall of Soeharto It would have been unthinkable even a few years ago to imagine the fall of Soeharto, one of Asia's most powerful men, which happened back in May 1998. After all, he had just been reelected.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Trisakti mother still hopes for justice
Trisakti mother still hopes for justiceNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years have passed since four students from Trisakti University were shot to death in front of their campus on May 12, 1998, but justice has been elusive for their families.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Students succeed, reform fails: Hermawan
Students succeed, reform fails: HermawanNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years ago, thousands of students gathered in the capital to protest the government's decision to raise fuel and electricity prices.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Preschools and Kindergartens
Preschools and KindergartensA Guide to English Speaking Preschool and Kindergartens in the Greater Jakarta Area By Tono Setiadarma and Joel Thomas Laing Jakarta Books, 2003 319pp The writers of this book claim it is the answer for young parents in picking the right school for their children amid...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Electricity lights up Alor villages
Electricity lights up Alor villagesP.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Alor, East Nusa Tenggara Remote and backward was the character formerly of villages in Alor regency, which sprawled through hills or deep inside the island, far away from busy, city life. By sunset there was nothing but darkness.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson inaugurates foundation
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson inaugurates foundation Kunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Bung (older brother) Henri Cartier-Bresson's eyes twinkle when he repeats: "Sekali merdeka, tetap merdeka!" (Once freedom, always freedom).
Sun, 11 May 2003
Peace monitors ordered to evacuate Aceh
Peace monitors ordered to evacuate AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the shadow of war looms in Aceh, members of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) from Thailand and the Philippines have been ordered to return to their countries before Monday.
Sun, 11 May 2003
TV Program: Sunday, May 11, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, May 11, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:00 Children's Program: Media Kids11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun4:00 Sports5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Parents stand tall in fight for justice for Black Friday victims
Parents stand tall in fight for justice for Black Friday victims Though the anguish remains, the parents of slain Atma Jaya University student Bernardinus Realino Norma Irawan are standing up and fighting for justice. Though that wasn't always the case.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Twilite gives modern touch to local songs
Twilite gives modern touch to local songsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If only this country had a nice venue with great acoustics like, say, Singapore's Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, then groups like the Twilite Orchestra would not have to perform in community halls.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come true
Nyoman Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come trueCarla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta Balinese artist Nyoman Erawan is no stranger to the world of art. A painter who breaks the hegemony of certain trends, he is also well known for his soul-stirring performance art, in which he is not only the...
Sun, 11 May 2003
JP/9/STORY
JP/9/STORYMessyBy Korrie Layun Rampan If my cousin Ramin had not persuaded me to come along with him for a visit to my hometown, I would not have gone to the Piraq River. It is called piraq, which means silver in the Malay language, because it is believed that millions of tons of silver ore lie...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Heading for Page 1
Heading for Page 1 1. COVER -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x15) Heroes of reform sad, let down by current gov't 2. PEACE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x34) Peace monitors ordered to evacuate Aceh 3. BYWAY -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 6/1 (1x45) Reminiscing on the once unthinkable fall of Soeharto
Sun, 11 May 2003
Bali survivors help each other
Bali survivors help each otherI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The power of friendship and solidarity has helped four women who lost their husbands in the Bali terrorist attack on Oct. 12, 2002, to face life again.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Al Pacino: Star who shows no sign of fading
Al Pacino: Star who shows no sign of fadingJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta If there was a meter that measured the screen presence of an actor, Al Pacino would probably knock the indicator off the board.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Wang's bridal collection comes to town
Wang's bridal collection comes to townHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people, or parents to be exact, are willing to pay millions and even billions of rupiah to hold a grand wedding reception.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Save us please...
Save us please... They are supposed to be protected animals but in Kalimantan a baby orangutan is illegally sold for only Rp 50,000 (US$6). When the young primate reaches the black market in Jakarta, the price soars to Rp 4 million and rockets to US$25,000 in the United States.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Ford Escape 2.0lt Less powerful SUV to cruise the city roads
Ford Escape 2.0lt Less powerful SUV to cruise the city roadsPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several journalists were seen queuing at Putri Duyung Cottage in Ancol Recreational Park, North Jakarta. They were not waiting for their news sources.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Done
Done Customer trust is of paramount importanceMahendra Gautama Contributor JakartaWhen asked why he always went after banks, the famed Depression-era robber Willie Sutton is reported to have responded: "Because that's where the money is." The same reasoning still applies today.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Widows want death sentences for all October 12 bombers
Widows want death sentences for all October 12 bombersWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The trial of the first Bali bomb suspect on Monday has revived the memories of those people whose husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, children and friends were killed...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Lufthansa to fly to Baghdad
Lufthansa to fly to Baghdad GERMANY: German airline Lufthansa said on Saturday it was seeking approval to resume flights to Baghdad as soon as possible.Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it needed the consent of Iraqi authorities, but hoped to make a decision in a few weeks after clarifying issues such as...
Sun, 11 May 2003
DJ Nunez brings Deep House to Jakarta?
DJ Nunez brings Deep House to Jakarta?Joseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Local promoter CeCe of Jolt Music Management was taking a very huge gamble, bringing famed American DJ and producer Jose Nunez to Stadium Disco on April 26.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson inaugurates foundation
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson inaugurates foundationKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Bung (older brother) Henri Cartier-Bresson's eyes twinkle when he repeats: "Sekali merdeka, tetap merdeka!" (Once freedom, always freedom).
Sun, 11 May 2003
Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come true
Erawan's retrospective: Forebodings come trueCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Balinese artist Nyoman Erawan is no stranger to the world of art. A painter who breaks the hegemony of certain trends, he is also well known for his soul-stirring performance art, in which he is not only the designer,...
Sun, 11 May 2003
X-Trail offers options for SUV-lovers
X-Trail offers options for SUV-loversNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bigger engine capacity, better fuel efficiency and easier handling were the main reasons for PT Nissan Motor Indonesia to launch the new Nissan X-Trail last Wednesday at MidPlaza Inter- continental Hotel, Central...
Sun, 11 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by Rich Indonesia lagging behind world in internet security Wasis Gunarto Contributor JakartaTalking about internet banking leads us to the security aspects. The subject becomes more urgent as, in terms of security for banking transactions via the Internet, Indonesia is now ranked number...
Sun, 11 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, May 11, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, May 11, 2003Exhibitions* Photo Japanese Face, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 30.
Sun, 11 May 2003
Talented robot makers fear unemployment
Talented robot makers fear unemploymentZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How many youngsters do you know who are capable of building an automatic robot that can find its own way towards a preset goal, reach three baskets suspended from scaffolds and throw balls into all three with unerring...