Archive: 22 June 2003
42 articles found
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failings
'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failingsDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival; By Nirwan Idrus; Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003; Paperback, 99 pp; In EnglishBefore you read this book, you need to define...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Divided Jakarta shares woes with all
Divided Jakarta shares woes with allEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Debby Sahertian is living the good life. The entertainer has a home in Puri Cinere, an upmarket residential area in South Jakarta that boasts all the conveniences that money can buy.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilates
It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilatesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was once considered the best kept secret among ballerinas and dancers in maintaining their toned, slim figures.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religion
Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religionJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta In a modest editing room, Deddy Mizwar sang along to a rock song featured in the closing credits of his big-screen directorial debut.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and present
Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and presentIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, Jakarta It's nice to take a trip back in time from our Jakarta to the Batavia of yesteryear.Personally, I do not agree with glorifying the past, because it seems to me that we are also saying that everything...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Singer Anggun stays real and moves on
Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun.My admiration has grown with each meeting.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 22 Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl. Kemang Raya 8b, South Jakarta Painting Exhibition The Exuberance of the Soul by Aida Prayogo (Indonesian) and Lamat...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?
Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end. Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAM
Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Takengon, Aceh Marsito Mertoredja, a 69-year-old retired civil servant, should have been enjoying his pension and playing with his grandchildren.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at
Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at a serviced apartment in Central Jakarta. I think traffic jams are the worst problem in Jakarta, a daily happening involving both private and public vehicles.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Mexican milestones
Mexican milestones For a true philatelist, a simple stamp tells many stories. For a country, its stamps are a continuous log of its history.To mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Indonesia, the Embassy of Mexico will display its finest chronicle of the country's...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Paulo Gorjao
Paulo Gorjao Lecturer Lusiada University Portugal It is obvious that Indonesia (together with Australia) will be the two countries that constitute the most important of East Timorese bilateral relations in the long term.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Malaysian arrested for drugs
Malaysian arrested for drugs INDONESIA: A Malaysian was arrested by security officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, on Saturday, for allegedly carrying 19,945 ecstasy pills in his bag.The Malaysian was identified as Tan Chen Wen, 30.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings
Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings------------------------------------------- Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival By Nirwan Idrus Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003 Paperback, 99 pp In English...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?
Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately? The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end.Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Life on the rails
Life on the rails A stone's throw from the "city within a city" that is the thriving, ever expanding retail complex of Mangga Dua, North Jakarta, lies another, not so pretty face of the the capital. To image-conscious city administrators, the slum of Kampung Bandan, North Jakarta, is no doubt a...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
What's in a name of the capital's streets
What's in a name of the capital's streetsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We pass along them every day, but in our haste to get from A to B we rarely give a thought to the stories behind the city's streets and communities.A glaring case in point is Jl.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
The Candidate
The CandidateHeny Setyowati His new political party made Ahmapo a celebrity, with regular TV appearances and his profile in newspapers and magazines.Ahmapo was originally a nickname used to tease him. I had first called him by that name, and then all our friends followed suit.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiency
Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiencyImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Lido, Bogor It was not about how vigorously you could rev up your car's engine to exceed the speed limit and reach the finish line ahead of the rest.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Singer Anggun stays real and moves on
Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaLast week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun. My admiration has grown with each meeting.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Lampung lights
Lampung lights * Start early for each trip as the buses wait to be filled up before departing. All spots can be reached by minibus. * Bring some food and water because some places don't have anything at all on offer. * Remember your sunblock, as local stores do not have it in stock.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Be on time or you will have a big problem!
Be on time or you will have a big problem!Avie K. Utoma, Contributor, Jakarta All sports including golf have their own rules. For instance, missing your starting time, or tee time in the lexicon of golf, will cause you a big problem, no matter who you are.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
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;JP; JOHN BADALU; WWWOZPAL.COM;WWW.RAUMPLANMY.UNIDORTMUND; ANPAv..r.. Photos-Lampung-Beaches Photo captions JP/14/CAPSPhoto captionsPhoto A: Lampung JP/John BadaluA deserted section of Canti beach. Visitors can a bargain with the local fishermen to charter a boat to explore some of the outlying...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Betawi cuisine, a culinary journey through history
Betawi cuisine, a culinary journey through historyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital's rich and diverse history can be traced not only in a tour of its museums, but also in its kitchens.Unfortunately, many traditional Betawi, or native Jakarta, dishes are slowly dying out.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?
What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?Jakarta turns 476 today, growing much too fast for some who cannot keep up with its pace and too slowly for those intent on keeping in the fast lane.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
More complaints
More complaints about toll roads From Media IndonesiaDuring peak hours in the afternoon, when traffic is heavy on the Tegal Parang flyover, toll roads in the city are considerably congested, causing traffic jams as far as Hotel Maharaja and the intersection between Jl. Kuningan and Jl.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Personal reminiscences of a Jakarta long gone
Personal reminiscences of a Jakarta long gone Iwan Tirta has been a witness to the changing fortunes of Jakarta. Save for periods of study at Yale University in the U.S. and a stint at the United Nations in New York, the 68-year-old batik designer has lived his entire life in the city.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
JP/7/satya
JP/7/satyaStronger role in defense sought in white paper Satya Arinanto Lecturer Faculty of Law University of Indonesia In a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) last month, the Ministry of Defense's role was questioned by legislators from Commission I.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
City parties the night away to celebrate anniversary
City parties the night away to celebrate anniversaryArya Abhiseka and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of thousands of Jakarta youngsters flocked to stages in the capital's five municipalities on Saturday to celebrate the city's 476th anniversary, which occurs on Sunday.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Kalianda: Sun, sea, sand and a mountain to yourself
Kalianda: Sun, sea, sand and a mountain to yourselfJohn Badalu, Contributor, Kalianda, Lampung When thoughts turn to an escape from Jakarta, it's usually to places eastwards, such as Bali -- the first choice -- Yogyakarta or Bandung, even though this means braving lengthy traffic jams or long...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Jakarta club scene comes a long way in short time
Jakarta club scene comes a long way in short timeJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta So you've already drunk several gallons of low-budget Bintang, and battled your way through a pub crawl of the capital's finer after-work drinking establishments.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Patience, steady foot on the gas key to fuel efficiency
Patience, steady foot on the gas key to fuel efficiencyImanuddin The Jakarta Post Lido, SukabumiIt was not about how vigorously you could rev up your car's engine to exceed the speed limit and reach the finish line ahead of the rest.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Taking the war in stride as an embedded journalist
Taking the war in stride as an embedded journalistTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Embedded journalists, what are they really good for? Can they be expected to be objective when their life is dependent on the very same people they are reporting about?Some cynics, including other...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
RI, Mongolia to upgrade ties
RI, Mongolia to upgrade ties MONGOLIA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her Mongolian counterpart Natsagiyn Bagabandi agreed on Saturday to upgrade bilateral ties by establishing an embassy in each other's country.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Tears, tributes for Mahathir at last congress
Tears, tributes for Mahathir at last congressAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Top leaders of Malaysia's ruling party on Saturday paid emotional tributes to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who was appearing before its general assembly for the last time before he steps down later this year after 22 years in...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?
What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today? Jakarta turns 476 today, growing much too fast for some who cannot keep up with its pace and too slowly for those intent on hurtling along in the fast lane.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Setahun Bersama Gus Dur Kenangan Menjadi Menteri di Saat Sulit (A Year With Gus Dur -- Reminiscences of a Minister during Hard Times); By Moh Mahfud MD, with a foreword by Abdurrahman Wahid; Published by LP3S; April 2003; xx + 322 pages (Indonesian language)Mahfud MD was surprised by...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Golf, business and politics go hand in hand
Golf, business and politics go hand in handRon Pate, Contributor, Jakarta Golf is a game that is popular around the world. And Indonesia is no exception.A survey of business executives and affluent residents of Asian capital cities conducted in 2000 by ACNielsen found that 13 percent of Jakarta's...
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
India comes on board in battle against illegal drug trade in Asia
India comes on board in battle against illegal drug trade in AsiaAssociated Press, Chiang Mai, Thailand India joined four Asian nations on Saturday at the core of the region's drug trade in a new plan to fight the production and trafficking of opium, heroin and methamphetamines.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Jakarta's `sahibul hikayat' a tale rarely told today
Jakarta's `sahibul hikayat' a tale rarely told todayEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahmad Sopiyan Zahid is the last of his breed, the final exponent of the story-telling tradition of Jakarta's native community.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Project 365 is at the Ministry of National Education, Jl. Jend.
Project 365 is at the Ministry of National Education, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Senayan, South Jakarta, until June 30.
Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Increase in beginners means good business for golf shops
Increase in beginners means good business for golf shopsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing popularity of golf in Indonesia has brought a positive impact on sales of golf equipment, such as clubs, bags, golf attire and other accessories, in the country.