Archive: 15 June 2003
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Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Contest sizes up capital's youngest ambassadors
Contest sizes up capital's youngest ambassadors Jock 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. Some of them thought the selection of the most suitable ambassador for Jakarta as abang and none (the terms for older brother and sister respectively in local Betawi society) was going to be their big break.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. BIREUEN: At least 12,000 villagers have fled their homes since Friday due to the clashes between military and rebels.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nessen wants safe passage out of RI
Nessen wants safe passage out of RI The 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. He said that he would only go if he was allowed to leave Indonesia without arrest or interrogation. Nessen did not heed the Saturday 6 p.m. deadline, set by Aceh military operation commander Brig. Gen. Bambang Darmono on Thursday.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Boo Boo, 15, student of a private senior high school: There are positive and negative aspects to sex education.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Food vendors jack up prices at Jakarta Fair
Food vendors jack up prices at Jakarta Fair Arya 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 Jakarta Fair.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sumptuous shoes on the pathway to fame
Sumptuous shoes on the pathway to fame Muara 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. It's only on closer inspection that we see what sets them apart from the sneakers, sandals, pumps and other examples of regular footwear that the rest of us put on our feet.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. We have also declared that there is no Swedish or international support for Acehnese independence and that the only realistic solution is a negotiated solution based on the same principles as last year's cease-fire agreement.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Contest sizes up capital's youngest, `healthiest' ambassadors
Contest sizes up capital's youngest, `healthiest' ambassadors Jock 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. Some of them thought the selection of the most suitable ambassador for Jakarta as abang and none (the terms for older brother and sister respectively in the local Betawi dialect) was going to be their big break.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Maruli Siahaan said the police were still investigating the fire but that a short circuit appeared to be the cause.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Balinese celebrate art festival's silver jubilee
Balinese celebrate art festival's silver jubilee Wahyoe 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.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS fears sap life out of Thai tourism
SARS fears sap life out of Thai tourism Hera 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. With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) scaring tourists away from Thai vacation spots, there are hardly any takers for Wanchai's 10 boats, which ferry visitors to outlying islands. "Normally, there would be 100 customers daily.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
WTO honors Megawati for commitment to tourism
WTO honors Megawati for commitment to tourism Sri 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. Secretary-General of the WTO Francesco Frangialli presented her with the honor during the official opening ceremony of the Borobudur International Festival (BIF) 2003 at the Borobudur Temple complex.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
'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 future.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibition
Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibition Carla 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. Is this a stunt or just some figment of a wild imagination, a dream or wishful thinking? Perhaps it is a bit of everything, but whatever it may be, noted ceramic artist F. Widayanto is going to make it happen.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Ople When, 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 cherished aspiration. A free and independent nation had been the dream of our people, inspiring them to rise in numerous revolts to overthrow a foreign colonizer.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 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 7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa 9:00 News: Berita Malam 10:30 Teateronik TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stepping to fame with sumptuous shoes
Stepping to fame with sumptuous shoes Muara 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. It's only on closer inspection that we see what sets them apart from the sneakers, sandals, pumps and other examples of regular footwear that the rest of us put on our feet.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Educational toys encourage children to learn
Educational toys encourage children to learn Sudibyo 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. Educational toys help children to have fun while they learn.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rekindling memories a key to one man's health
Rekindling memories a key to one man's health Jock 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. The retirement that Kemp was forced into four years ago brought him nothing but boredom, stress and health problems. For 12 years, from 1985 to 1998, Kemp managed Memories, a restaurant in the Indosemen building on Jl.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 ---------------------------------------------------- Five years have passed since waves of anti-Chinese riots swept through Jakarta, and Indonesia is still grappling with the meaning of these events.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul party
DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul party Joseph 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 way into some foothills lying on the outer fringes of the dormant Mount Gede volcano.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Visitors to the arts festival at Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta, will be invited to experience the arts and games for themselves, the museum said in a statement, adding that both traditional and contemporary art forms were scheduled.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all Bruce 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, the Vancouver native first came here as a 21-year-old backpacker in 1991.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar media blames Suu Kyi
Myanmar media blames Suu Kyi Associated 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. Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been held under "protective detention" by the military government since the May 30 clash in northern Myanmar in which at least four people died.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four Seasons Resorts Bali
Four Seasons Resorts Bali TROPICAL 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 plates from fragments of ceramic tiles. Many small firms are sometime inventive and creative but lack the financing to expand their business.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`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. Were the riots a momentary orgy of violence in an emerging power vacuum, or were they symptomatic of much deeper tensions that continue to fester within Indonesian society? In World on Fire, Amy Chua claims to have the answers to these questions.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Early childhood education key to success
Early childhood education key to success Simon 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. But more attention needs to be given and importance attached to helping little children along the path to beginning their formal schooling.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. According to the foundation's managing director Serrano Sianturi, about 120 children aged nine years to 17, as well as four children from four years to nine, will exhibit 300 works from Thursday to Saturday.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Many perhaps, are unfamiliar with this island which, together with the nearby Batam island, has become a major tourist destination after Bali. Located right in Singapore's backyard, this island has become an important destination for the city state's residents.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. For Jakarta residents, there are several excellent options for weekends and holidays: mountain resorts, beach side hotels and island retreats. If you want to spend your holiday at a nearby mountain resort, a villa in Puncak is serene.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 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 7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa 9:00 News: Berita Malam 10:30 Teateronik TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Over the centuries, a genuine sense of brotherhood between Filipinos and Indonesians developed through the movement of peoples, goods, and ideas between the two archipelagos.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The suspect, identified as Chikusi Setsuya, 48, is the director of a technical supply company in Cikarang, West Java, while the victim was 21-year-old Yunita Indah Sari, a student at Interstudy secretarial college. Tangerang police detective chief Adj. Comr.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. However, the three members of Balinese punk rock group Superman Is Dead claim they want to steer clear of anything that smacks of pretension and the mainstream.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTRO Temples to the Skies Text and photos by P.J. Leo The "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 dedication and belief in overcoming human and natural obstacles.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. In their first championship Denis and Lucia, two of the youngest competitors in the field of 24 couples, made it to the final of the beginners waltz competition at the Jakarta Convention Center last Saturday night.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Salt, the seasoning of life
Salt, the seasoning of life Text and photos by Muhammad Solihin The 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 shore by gusty winds and high seas, fix spend their free time fixing their boats and nets.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rejuvenating in the lap of luxury
Rejuvenating in the lap of luxury Megan 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 holiday a holiday. There is one such refuge just off the west coast of Malaysia, in the Strait of Malacca. Barring monkey raids and the high-tide garbage, it provides a low-key but truly luxurious break.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Obtaining a broad-based and internationally-oriented education has become a necessity in the face such a challenging future.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Salt, the seasoning of life
Salt, the seasoning of life Text and photos by Muhammad Solihin The 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 shore by gusty winds and high seas, fix spend their free time fixing their boats and nets.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The police also detained 10 migrant workers who were about to depart for Malaysia along with the 52-year-old Kai. Detectives chief Adj. Comr. Maruli Siahaan said that Kai was arrested when he was about to send the workers from his house in Tembung village in Medan.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "I was fetching my children from school when one of the mothers asked me to browse here. The place has a discount of up to 50 percent, so I didn't have to think twice," said Nurita, a mother of two daughters.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 exhibition Carla 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. Is this a stunt or just some figment of a wild imagination, a dream or wishful thinking? Perhaps it is a bit of everything, but whatever it may be, noted ceramic artist F.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot camp
Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot camp A'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. But a real fear of staring down the barrel of a gun prompted some reporters to sign up for some military training.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked by Rich
checked by Rich Investing 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. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950, Sweden being one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent Republic of Indonesia in late 1949.