Archive: 25 May 2003
30 articles found
Sun, 25 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by Rich FOR ADVERTORIALThe Jakarta Post Advertorial May 18, 2003 UPS promotion 'Synchronizing World of Commerce' boost businessA 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
BMW 330i blends power, speed and comfort
BMW 330i blends power, speed and comfortNovan 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
The Only Synagogue in Indonesia
The Only Synagogue in IndonesiaWahyuni Kamah Contributor SurabayaThe 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Burberry classic trendy check greets local fashion lovers
Burberry classic trendy check greets local fashion loversFitri 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
War, what is it good for?
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Bookstores liven up the weekends
Bookstores liven up the weekendsDebbie 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Civilians suffer most in Aceh
Civilians suffer most in AcehTiarma 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Famine a new threat as war continues
Famine a new threat as war continuesNani 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
On the Shelves
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 200,000Every 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
Book Fair offers chance to meet authors
Book Fair offers chance to meet authorsDamar 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Colonial history haunts mystery city of Semarang
Colonial history haunts mystery city of SemarangSimon 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
The Only Synagogue in Indonesia
The Only Synagogue in IndonesiaWahyuni Kamah Contributor SurabayaThe 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
U.S. regulations on food supplement protect users
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Ahmad Wahib Award
Ahmad Wahib Award A Memorabillia for Muslim IntellectualFifi Yulianti The Jakarta Post JakartaHis eye-opening idea on moderate Islam as an open, releasing and unbinding faith probably won the hearts of many Muslim intellectuals during his time.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Book-reading bug needs to be spread through Indonesia
Book-reading bug needs to be spread through IndonesiaSimon 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Oni obsessed with being an artist of character
Oni obsessed with being an artist of characterIwan 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). Criticizing things without actually doing anything is the same thing as lying.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Award celebrates Muslim intellectual Ahmad Wahib
Award celebrates Muslim intellectual Ahmad WahibFifi 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Restrictions put journalists at `grave risk': CPJ
Restrictions put journalists at `grave risk': CPJAgence 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
KIA Sorento heats up SUV competiton
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
TV Program: Sunday, May 25, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, May 25, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 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, 25 May 2003
Remembering good ol' days holds back future
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
`Gendut' pens restlessness in works
`Gendut' pens restlessness in worksEmmy 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
Demand growing for Maserati Cambriocorsa
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Story behind RI's sole synagogue
Story behind RI's sole synagogueWahyuni 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Food supplements, a thriving business
Food supplements, a thriving businessTertiani 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
It's the car of all cars. No one can resist the new BMW 330i.
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Pidie: 3 GAM rebels shot dead in Seunade and Cot Glumpang Tiga
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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Al Azhar students have fun with hybrid program
Al Azhar students have fun with hybrid programSyamsir 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...
Sun, 25 May 2003
RI boys ready for Special Olympics
RI boys ready for Special OlympicsNovan 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.
Sun, 25 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, May 25, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, May 25, 2003Exhibitions* 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.