BMW 330i blends power, speed and comfort Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the perfect partner for a brand-new, luxury car? Golf seems the right answer. So, here we are at the Jagorawi Golf and Country Club (JGCC) in Cibinong, Bogor, driving the newly launched BMW 330i. From its three courses, the JGCC management allows us to take pictures at the Z-nine, its latest, nine-hole course. The sun is bright, the panorama is beautiful and the car is superb.

The Only Synagogue in Indonesia Wahyuni Kamah Contributor Surabaya The white Dutch-style building's architecture is simple and classical. Except for the mezuzah at its entrance and two Star of David carvings on the teakwood door, nobody would know that it is a synagogue. In fact, it is the only synagogue in the country. Located on Jl. Kayun 6, Surabaya, it covers a 2,000-square- meter lot and is located near the Kali Mas river.

Burberry classic trendy check greets local fashion lovers Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The signature Burberry look of plaid skirt, trench coat and tartan, or what Burberry prefers to call "check", has made its way to Jakarta, where the 147-year-old fashion house hopes to win the hearts of local fashion lovers with its classic-trendy style. For its opening, Burberry offers men's and women's spring/summer clothes with its iconic trench coat and tan, red, black and white checks.

War, what is it good for? War, what is it good for?/War has caused unrest/Among the younger generation/Induction then destruction It has been one week since military law was imposed on May 19 in Aceh, and Acehnese have been facing terror and the ugliness of human nature ever since. Murder and destruction are the orders of the day. As of Friday, thousands of students could no longer go to school, as 328 school buildings had been burned to the ground.

Bookstores liven up the weekends Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta A cozy atmosphere coupled with an enchanting interior design has made major bookstores in Jakarta the best place to be either to spend a lazy Saturday or just to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Civilians suffer most in Aceh Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh A woman looked anxious when dozens of fully armed soldiers jumped out of their trucks as they arrived at a hamlet in the West Jamuan area in North Aceh. "When will they leave my village?" the woman, Siti Aminah, whispered. Her eyes were glued to the troops, who wore military fatigues with red and white scarf around their necks. The hamlet was deserted when the military personnel arrived on Friday.

Famine a new threat as war continues Nani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe After six days of clashes between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists, famine became a real possibility as staple foods ran out in several parts of the province.

On the Shelves Under 5's Guide to Jakarta -- The Essential Handbook for Parents with Young Children; Compiled by Monique Leonard; First Edition, 2003; 280 pp; Rp 200,000 Every day, each and everyone of us whine about how crazy this city we live in is, how inhumane it is and how it is not the best place in the world to raise children. Yet, here we are (and some 12 million others), still breathing the polluted air and navigating the maze of traffic jams to get to our offices every morning.

Book Fair offers chance to meet authors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rare sight of seeing people lining up to meet book authors will likely occur during the Jakarta Book Fair 2003 at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, from Saturday May 24 to June 1.

Colonial history haunts mystery city of Semarang Simon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Semarang "This is a strange and scary place," says our guide, Heru. Walking around Semarang's notable architecture, we have arrived at a sad looking but once grand building.

The Only Synagogue in Indonesia Wahyuni Kamah Contributor Surabaya The white Dutch-style building's architecture is simple and classical. Except for the mezuzah at its entrance and two Star of David carvings on the teakwood door, nobody would know that it is a synagogue. In fact, it is the only synagogue in the country. Located on Jl. Kayun 6, Surabaya, it covers a 2,000-square- meter lot and is located near the Kali Mas river.

U.S. regulations on food supplement protect users Activists of Indonesian health and consumer watchdogs often refer to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a firm regulation on the safety and distribution of dietary supplements to protect consumers. The FDA regulates dietary supplements under the specific Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).

Ahmad Wahib Award A Memorabillia for Muslim Intellectual Fifi Yulianti The Jakarta Post Jakarta His eye-opening idea on moderate Islam as an open, releasing and unbinding faith probably won the hearts of many Muslim intellectuals during his time. His insight has made him part of the Muslim intellectual circle in Indonesia. Although not so well known among Indonesians, the name Ahmad Wahib is influential and respectable in the history of Islam development in this country.

Book-reading bug needs to be spread through Indonesia Simon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Jakarta "I don't really read. Sure, I read the newspaper and some magazines, but I've never really been much of a book reader." -- a sad statement really, but particularly so when said to an avid reader of books. But this statement becomes even more sorrowful, if not pitiful, when it is known who said it. Regrettably, the person who said this is supposed to be a teacher.

checked by Rich FOR ADVERTORIAL The Jakarta Post Advertorial May 18, 2003 UPS promotion 'Synchronizing World of Commerce' boost business A new way of commerce United Parcel Service (UPS) now provides Indonesian businesses with a breakthrough in the field of supply chain solutions through its vision of 'Synchronizing the World of Commerce'- shifting away from the traditional way of doing commerce to more advanced solutions based on e-commerce.

Award celebrates Muslim intellectual Ahmad Wahib Fifi Yulianti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta His eye-opening idea on moderate Islam as an open, releasing and unbinding faith probably won the hearts of many Muslim intellectuals during his time. His insight has made him part of the Muslim intellectual circle in Indonesia. Although not so well known among Indonesians, the name Ahmad Wahib is influential and respectable in the history of Islam development in this country.

Restrictions put journalists at `grave risk': CPJ Agence France-Presse, Jakarta The Indonesian military's attempts to stop reporters quoting rebel statements in Aceh province put journalists covering the war there "at grave risk", a New York-based journalists' organization said Saturday.

KIA Sorento heats up SUV competiton Jakarta urbanites now have more options for appeasing their adventurous spirit, with South Korean automaker KIA Motors unveiling its latest sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Sorento, which blends all-terrain travel and comfort. Sorento was introduced by PT KIA Mobil Indonesia on May 12, a week after the Nissan X-Trail and Ford Escape were launched, making the SUV competition here a bit hotter than usual.

TV Program: Sunday, May 25, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English New Service 9:30 Children's Program: Bando 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari 2:00 English for Fun 4:00 Sports 5:00 Music 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Comedy: Paviliun 21 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Wayang Orang 11:00 Teateronik TPI 6:00 a.m.

Remembering good ol' days holds back future One fine Sunday morning, the day I had been waiting for the entire week, I was interrupted by my maid. She had just returned from the market, carrying a plastic bag of vegetables. As she entered our house, she began to grumble. "This plastic bag is not full even though I have already spent over Rp 10,000 for today's menu," she almost screamed. "What did you expect?" I asked, half surprised, half amused.

`Gendut' pens restlessness in works Emmy Fitri and Hygenius Hardoyo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shy, yet ingenuous is an apt way to describe journalist-cum- author Herry "Gendut" Janarto. Gendut -- which means fat or stout in Javanese, as he is affectionately called -- is so sensitive with what is going on around him that he's often "provoked" just by seeing bitter or ironic events. "Sometimes I feel restless, like there's something disturbing my thoughts.

Demand growing for Maserati Cambriocorsa There are only four Maserati Coupe Cambriocorsas for sale in Indonesia, and three of them have already been purchased and a potential customer is in negotiations for the fourth. The amazing thing about this is that each car carries a price tag of "not more than Rp 4 billion" (US$471,143). Well, there is a market for everything, including incredibly expensive cars.

Story behind RI's sole synagogue Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Surabaya The white Dutch-style building's architecture is simple and classical. Except for the mezuzah at its entrance and two Star of David carvings on the teakwood door, nobody would know that it is a synagogue. In fact, it is the only synagogue in the country. Located on Jl. Kayun 6, Surabaya, it covers a 2,000-square- meter lot and is located near the Kali Mas river.

Food supplements, a thriving business Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poor diet, not enough exercise, too much alcohol and cigarettes and overexposure to unrelenting heat and pollution are just a few of the complaints commonly heard from middle-class professionals about how unhealthy their lifestyle is.

It's the car of all cars. No one can resist the new BMW 330i. With the largest engine capacity of its kind, a sportier look and exclusive features, all you want to do is just hit the road and let the speed demon in you take the wheel. Page 9 Ancient mysteries Its mysteriousness, supernatural aura and history make Lawang Sewu in Semarang, an intriguing, living artifact. The city is a haven of ancient architecture that will inspire an archaeological adventure. Page 14

Pidie: 3 GAM rebels shot dead in Seunade and Cot Glumpang Tiga villages; TNI also seized a communication radio and an FN pistol from rebels. Nasi Island: GAM commander Tengku Hasan Muda overseeing Aceh Island captured; receiving treatment for injuries at Iskandar Muda Military hospital, Banda Aceh. Banda Aceh: Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) workers sent the body of a man found in Alur Naga river, 2 km from downtown area, to Zainoel Abidin hospital.

Al Azhar students have fun with hybrid program Syamsir Alam, Contributor, Jakarta, samsir_abdullatif@yahoo.com It's almost 4 p.m. and most students have gone home already, but the second-year students of class 2D at Al Azhar high school in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, were still busy doing the math assignment they had just received from their teacher. "It's hard to stay at school this late but it's fun anyway," said Gita Prambandhari, one of the students.

RI boys ready for Special Olympics Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mental handicap should by no means keep a person from competing, striving and exploring their own capabilities, as Amos Berry Selly, Michael Rosihan Jacob, Eko Robby Raharjo and I Putu Sarwada are out to prove. The four boys, instead of hanging around the mall like many teenagers, are undergoing heavy training under the watchful eyes of their coaches at the Special Olympics Indonesia (SOI).

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, May 25, 2003 Exhibitions * Graphic Design Fragment of Imagination, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until June 30. * Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.

Oni obsessed with being an artist of character Iwan Seti, Contributor, Jakarta Musician Oni Krisnerwinto, 34, is clear about wanting to make an impression in Indonesia's music scene. "I want to do something (to improve it).