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Archive: 15 June 2003

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WTO honors Megawati for commitment to tourism

WTO honors Megawati for commitment to tourismSri Wahyuni and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri was honored with a plaque from the World Tourism Organization (WTO) on Saturday for her strong support and commitment to the tourism sector in the country.

Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all

Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and allBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to what brought him to these shores and kept him here, Daniel Ziv doesn't blame Canada.Unlike those foreign residents who find Jakarta a forgiving place to escape some deep, dark secret back in their homelands,...

Batavia Arts Fest held

Batavia Arts Fest held INDONESIA: The Batavia Arts Fest 2003 will be held on Sunday in conjunction with the 476th anniversary of Jakarta and in the drive to preserve traditional arts and games of the city.

DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul party

DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul partyJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta The directions were kind of vague, and the map was even more so.Get off the Jagowari toll road at the Sentul circuit off-ramp, turn left through the racetrack, then follow an indistinct and unmarked road that winds its...

Does globalization inflame ethic hatred?

Does globalization inflame ethic hatred? Robert Wyrod Contributor Jakarta ------------------------------------------------ World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability By Amy Chua, 2003, Doubleday 340 pp...

Rekindling memories a key to one man's health

Rekindling memories a key to one man's healthJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta The ripe old age of 75 might seem like a strange time to launch a restaurant but for Klaas Kemp, it was simply a matter of survival.

Educational toys encourage children to learn

Educational toys encourage children to learnSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Educational toys are becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia as more parents are aware that such toys are closely related to the childhood learning process.

Stepping to fame with sumptuous shoes

Stepping to fame with sumptuous shoesMuara Bagdja Contributor JakartaWith inquisitive visitors peering into their glass cases, it's initially difficult to make out the special features of the four pairs of evening shoes on display at Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta.

TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 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...

Yik Dua Artikel --- dengan dua heading yang sama besar

Yik Dua Artikel --- dengan dua heading yang sama besar Message From Secretary of Foreign Affairs Blas F. OpleWhen, before dusk of June 12, 1898, one-hundred and five years ago, General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed to the world the Independence of the Philippines, he declared the realization of a...

Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibition

Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibitionCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta From Tuesday to Thursday, Dewi Sri the rice goddess will come down from on high to the newly installed paddy fields at Galeri Nasional in Central Jakarta.

'A BETTER FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER FUTURE'

'A BETTER FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER FUTURE' Increasing competition resulting from economic globalization has undoubtedly brought formidable challenges to young people these days. Obtaining a broad-based and internationally-oriented education has become a necessity in the face of such a challenging...

Myanmar media blames Suu Kyi

Myanmar media blames Suu KyiAssociated Press, Yangon Myanmar's state-run press blamed detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday for a bloody clash between her followers and government supporters, and said the violence showed she was incapable of running the country.

SARS fears sap life out of Thai tourism

SARS fears sap life out of Thai tourismHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok Wanchai Lerdnirundon does not have much to do these days, except stare out to sea from his deck chair on the unusually deserted beach in Pattaya.

Balinese celebrate art festival's silver jubilee

Balinese celebrate art festival's silver jubileeWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A beautifully staged procession on Saturday afternoon highlighted the opening of the 25th Bali Arts Festival, the longest-running annual arts festival in Indonesia.

Post office damaged by fire

Post office damaged by fire INDONESIA: The Medan Post Office on Jl. Bukit Barisan in the capital of North Sumatra was damaged by a blaze on Saturday at around 2 a.m.No casualties were reported in the fire but thousands of letters were destroyed.Medan Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.

Contest sizes up capital's youngest, `healthiest' ambassadors

Contest sizes up capital's youngest, `healthiest' ambassadorsJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta After a week of qualifying rounds, the finalists in the first Abang None Jakarta kindergarten contest gathered for the crowning of the winners.

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh.

Sumptuous shoes on the pathway to fame

Sumptuous shoes on the pathway to fameMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta With inquisitive visitors peering into their glass cases, it's initially difficult to make out the special features of the four pairs of evening shoes on display at Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta.

Food vendors jack up prices at Jakarta Fair

Food vendors jack up prices at Jakarta FairArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beads of perspiration ran down Muchlis' chin as he and Mamat, his partner in selling bakso (meatballs soup), prepared to set up their food stall in the parking lot at the Jakarta Fairground for the month-long 2003...

Is sex education important for you?

Is sex education important for you?Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta Sex education is not a how-to course in having sex, although that is what many teenagers we spoke to seemed to think. It's about the responsibilities that we have to take on when we graduate to the big world of relationships.

Nessen wants safe passage out of RI

Nessen wants safe passage out of RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta American journalist William Nessen did not comply on Saturday with the Indonesian Military (TNI) ultimatum to leave the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel group and report to the military.

ACEH BESAR: A civil servant, identified as M. Ali Anzib, was shot

ACEH BESAR: A civil servant, identified as M. Ali Anzib, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in Kayee Lheu village, Ingin Jaya district.Some 6,000 civil servants of Aceh Besar district pledged allegiance to the Unitary State of Indonesia in a ceremony at Jantho.

Contest sizes up capital's youngest ambassadors

Contest sizes up capital's youngest ambassadorsJock Paul Contributor JakartaAfter a week of qualifying rounds, the finalists in the first Abang None Jakarta kindergarten contest gathered for the crowning of the winners.

Superman Is Dead: Punk rock's next best thing?

Superman Is Dead: Punk rock's next best thing?Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The band's name sounds pretentious, as do nicknames like Bobby Cool and Eka Rock, not to mention the tagline "punk rock is about being 18 and saying no" on the album cover.

Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot camp

Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot campA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Karawang, West Java The only danger that most reporters have to face in their daily routine is getting caught in the crossfire of office politics.

Dewi Sri the rice goddess makes an appearance at National Gallery

Dewi Sri the rice goddess makes an appearance at National Gallery or Rice goddess Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibitionCarla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta From Tuesday to Thursday, Dewi Sri the rice goddess will come down from on high to the newly installed paddy fields at Galeri...

Stores create pleasant ambience to attract `child buyers'

Stores create pleasant ambience to attract `child buyers'Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta It was not even the weekend, but a group of housewives was seen swarming around the children's section in Metro Pondok Indah Mall.

Malaysian caught for worker scam

Malaysian caught for worker scam INDONESIA: Medan Police detectives arrested a Malaysian, identified as Kai La Sam, on Saturday for allegedly bringing illegal Indonesian migrant workers into the neighboring country.

Salt, the seasoning of life

Salt, the seasoning of lifeText and photos by Muhammad SolihinThe roaring sound of machinery from inside a simple wooden house breaks the silence of Mundu Pesisir fishing village in Cirebon, West Java.The hive of activity in the house is in contrast to the rest of the village, whose men, kept on...

FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15

FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15"A better foundation for a better future"Tight competition resulting from economic globalization has undoubtedly brought formidable challenges to young people these days.

Rejuvenating in the lap of luxury

Rejuvenating in the lap of luxuryMegan James, Contributor, Pangkor Laut, Malaysia So you want a break from Jakarta, but you're a bit Bali-ed out and you don't want a Phuket? You want something small and not too conspicuous, but not so insignificant it cannot provide you everything that makes a...

FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15

FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15"A better foundation for a better future"Tight competition resulting from economic globalization has undoubtedly brought formidable challenges to young people these days. Getting adequate education has become a necessity to face such a challenging future.

Salt, the seasoning of life

Salt, the seasoning of lifeText and photos by Muhammad SolihinThe roaring sound of machinery from inside a simple wooden house breaks the silence of Mundu Pesisir fishing village in Cirebon, West Java.The hive of activity in the house is in contrast to the rest of the village, whose men, kept on...

Young dancers learning to let themselves go for `naughty' edge

Young dancers learning to let themselves go for `naughty' edge Like most of the competitors at the Indonesia Dancesport Championship 2003, 15-year-old dancers Denis Kosasih and Lucia Adelaide Santosa are on the upward slope of a steep learning curve.

JP/20/INTRO

JP/20/INTROTemples to the SkiesText and photos by P.J. LeoThe "big three" of Central Java's famous temples -- Borobudur, Mendut and Prambanan -- are a magnificent legacy of the past. Built from the toil of peoples centuries ago, they have survived the years to stand as magnificent testaments to...

checked by Rich

checked by RichInvesting in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries.

Japanese nabbed in lover's slaying

Japanese nabbed in lover's slaying INDONESIA: Tangerang Police arrested a Japanese man at a golf court in the regency capital of Tigaraksa on Saturday morning for allegedly killing his Indonesian girlfriend.

An Overview of Philippines-Indonesia Bilateral Relations

An Overview of Philippines-Indonesia Bilateral Relations History shows that Philippine-Indonesian relations began as early as the pre-colonial times when trade, commerce, and transmigration flourished between our peoples.

TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 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...

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital.

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.

Fact File

Fact File * Hot days, up to 35 degrees, cooler nights, about 20 degrees. Expect daily downpour of rain for one or two hours, umbrellas provided.* Drive from Kuala Lumpur, 3 and a half hours to Pangkor Main Island* Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor main island with Berjaya Air (48-seat Dash 7...

Kids turn their lens on Jakarta

Kids turn their lens on Jakarta In conjunction with the celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary, the Sacred Bridge Foundation will hold an exhibition of the works of young people at the Japan Foundation.

Early childhood education key to success

Early childhood education key to successSimon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Jakarta As with many other areas of Indonesia's school system, the area of pre-school provision is mostly at an early stage of development.

`World on Fire': Does globalization inflame ethnic hatred?

`World on Fire': Does globalization inflame ethnic hatred?Robert Wyrod, Contributor, Jakarta Five years have passed since waves of anti-Chinese riots swept through Jakarta, and Indonesia is still grappling with the meaning of these events.

Four Seasons Resorts Bali

Four Seasons Resorts BaliTROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard.FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative...