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Archive: 22 June 2003

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'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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.