Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 29, 2003 JakArt@2003 .TB.30" .90" June 29 The Arts of Japan for Children, Origami Craft, Toys and Plays Zeita Gallery and Studio Jl. Kemang Timur 71, South Jakarta 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contemporary music by Slamet Abdul Syukur 100 Jakartan teens play kentongan (blue bamboo) Senayan Square, Jl. Asia Afrika, Central Jakarta 5 p.m. Sigma dance theater Perahu Pinggiran Balai Latihan Kesenian Jakarta Pusat, Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur 130 A, Central Jakarta 7 p.m.

Military arrests wives of GAM suspects A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) is trying all means at its disposal to locate and capture Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels, including arresting the wives of suspected separatists. The wives of eight alleged GAM rebels spent 24 hours at the Central Aceh Military Headquarters for questioning before they were released on Saturday. Maj.

Maya wins Thamrin-Samsung Cup JAKARTA: Maya Rosa Stefanie lived up to her status as the top seed, winning the Thamrin-Samsung Cup international junior tennis tournament here on Saturday. The 17-year-old overcame early jitters to beat fellow Indonesian and defending champion Septi Mende 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the final at the Hilton Executive Tennis Courts. Septi overcame her loss in the singles event to win the girls' doubles title with Sandy Gumulya.

Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000). The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m. at the governor's residence in Mataram and finish at the Holiday Inn Resort in Mangsit.

Riduan Tomkins Art in a quest for a sense of clarity Jock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta The upbeat paintings of artist Riduan Tomkins, currently on display at the Duta Fine Arts Gallery in Jakarta, combine rich colors, sharp bold lines and small clever figures to engage and attract the viewer. The work of Tomkins, a figurative artist primarily concerned with space and clarity, is more abstract than realistic.

Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stake Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs). Or, in the modern telling of this joke about people from North Sumatra, they can open a law firm. The Batak are only one example of our stereotyping -- we have lots more for Sundanese, Javanese, Minangkabau and Balinese.

Diet and faith advocated to beat diabetes Claudine Frederik, Contributor, Jakarta "Gurning" was resigned to a life sentence of insulin injections and drug therapy to treat his diabetes. Today, his blood-sugar level is normal, but he said the turnaround in his health had nothing to do with conventional therapy. Speaking at a recent seminar, Gurning told how he canceled surgery at the last minute in Singapore, where he was being treated for lung problems after 14 years of taking medication.

Old building to be reborn as arts, cultural center Reita Malaon, Contributor, Jakarta The sorry fate of Candra Naya, once the grandest example of Chinese architecture in old Batavia, speaks volumes about the unthinking policies of the Jakarta administration in "protecting" historical buildings. It's back section and left and right wings were demolished to make way for the construction of a hotel, apartment and shopping complex several years ago.

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 29, 2003 JakArt@2003 .TB.30" .90" June 29 The Arts of Japan for Children, Origami Craft, Toys and Plays Zeita Gallery and Studio Jl. Kemang Timur 71, South Jakarta 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contemporary music by Slamet Abdul Syukur 100 Jakartan teens play kentongan (blue bamboo) Senayan Square, Jl. Asia Afrika, Central Jakarta 5 p.m. Sigma dance theater Perahu Pinggiran Balai Latihan Kesenian Jakarta Pusat, Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur 130 A, Central Jakarta 7 p.m.

Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stake Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta One Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs). Or, in the modern telling of this joke about people from North Sumatra, they can open a law firm. The Batak are only one example of our stereotyping -- we have lots more for Sundanese, Javanese, Minangkabau and Balinese.

Dayu golf meet gives entry for PON 2004 Yoni Astuti Contributor Surabaya, East Java The Indonesian Amateur Golf Association (PGI) will use next month's Indonesian Open as a qualifying event for the 2004 National Sports Championships (PON). The Indonesian Open, a national amateur golf tournament, will be held at the Taman Dayu Golf Club in Pandaan, East Java, from July 8 to July 11. The competition will be divided into two events.

Urban Crew Mixing and matching but staying in style Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta In a paisley blouse with the current must-wear knee-length pants and a beret perched confidently on her head, singer Titi DJ took her front-row seat for the launch of the latest collection by design duo Urban Crew. Across from her was emcee and former MTV veejay Alex Abad, in a similarly eclectic outfit of a Panama hat and funky jacket.

Is reading cool or a chore for you? J.K. Rowling is said to have revived the love of the written word among kids and teenagers -- and perhaps their parents -- with the magical Harry Potter series. Potter fever has also touched down in this country, but does that mean the reading habit has taken hold among teens here? Mega, 13, student of a private junior high school in Central Jakarta Reading? I'm sorry, but I only read comic books. You know, those Japanese manga.

Ethnic stereotyping puts nationalism at stake Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta One Batak is good as a pickpocket, two can make lifelong chess mates, three can form a trio of buskers, while four are good enough to establish a gang of preman (thugs). Or, in the modern telling of this joke about people from North Sumatra, they can open a law firm. The Batak are only one example of our stereotyping -- we have lots more for Sundanese, Javanese, Minangkabau and Balinese.

Refugees worry about what they left behind A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The staccato sound of gunfire startled Yusniar as she prepared breakfast in her home. A few minutes after the skirmish ceased, the pregnant woman and her husband were startled again, this time by a knock on the door. They learned it was Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel at the door.

14,000 taking to the streets in friendship run The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 14,000 people will put on their running shoes early Sunday morning for the Jakarta 10K "run for friendship", a highlight of the 476th anniversary celebrations of the capital. The race, which starts at 6:30 a.m. from City Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta, passes through Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman before returning to City Hall.

Still Playing Janus: Prajurit Terakhir (Janus: The Last Warrior) (Fantasy/Animation/Children/Adventure) Starring Derby Romero, Alyssa Soebandono, Reggy Lawalata, Wawan Wanisar. Directed by Chandra Endroputro. Indonesia's first movie featuring 3-D animation, about a "mechanical human" from the 31st century, offers decent graphics but without soul.** (out of ****) Kiamat Sudah Dekat (Doomsday is Near) (Comedy/Romance, 107 minutes) Starring Deddy Mizwar, Andre Stinky, Dwiki Reza.

Miscues stifle independent film scene Joko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta It sometimes seems that every 20-something with filmmaking ambitions thinks all they need to do is get their hands on a video camera. Forget about learning about skills and the art of filmmaking. They cannot be blamed, however, because senior filmmakers have a similarly narrow attitude: Let's churn 'em out for a quick buck and to hell with giving the audience quality entertainment.

Indulging in a spa to nourish body and soul Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya I've read all those books and articles about how special herbs, cocktails and therapies will zap stress and fatigue. I've finished them all but have to admit that I've never been completely convinced by the promises.

Form and function in a home at one with nature Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a tough criteria to meet: build a naturalistic, kampong- style home that is environmentally friendly and fulfills a modern family's needs. It was the dream of Anang Rizkani Noor and wife Muthia Hani, a young couple with three children, who worked with architect Adi Purnomo to build a new home on their 900-square-meter plot of land in Ciganjur, South Jakarta.

Rock group Slank still doing its own thing Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Never underestimate the power of pop culture. Rock group Slank is not only a strong supporter of that notion, but also living proof of it. "The Indonesian government shouldn't have sent the military to Aceh. They should've sent us there first. If we point our weapons at Acehnese faces so that they remain with Indonesia, it'll just scare them away," Slank's drummer and cofounder Bimbim said in a recent interview.

TV Program: Sunday, June 29, 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: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 10:30 Film: Viva Indonesia TPI 6:00 a.m.

Angie/Vento-Kabchi into third round JAKARTA: Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia made amends for her singles' loss by advancing to the third round in the doubles with Maria Vento-Kabchi of Argentina at the Wimbledon Open in London on Saturday. Angie and Vento-Kabchi defeated sixth seeds Jelena Dokic (Yugoslavia) and Nadia Petrova (Russia) 6-3, 6-0. Angie's singles run ended at the hands of Nadia in their second-round match on Wednesday.

Dayu golf meet gives PON 2004 qualifiers Yoni Astuti, Contributor, Surabaya, East Java The Indonesian Amateur Golf Association (PGI) will use next month's Indonesian Open as a qualifying event for the 2004 National Sports Championships (PON). The Indonesian Open, a national amateur golf tournament, will be held at the Taman Dayu Golf Club in Pandaan, East Java, from July 8 to July 11. The competition will be divided into two events.

Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000). The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m. at the governor's residence in Mataram and finish at the Holiday Inn Resort in Mangsit.

Lombok to host half-marathon JAKARTA: The inaugural Lombok half-marathon will take place in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on July 13, with prizes of Rp 50 million (US$6,000). The 21.1-kilometer run, which will be the closing event of the week-long Senggigi Festival, will start at 6 p.m. at the governor's residence in Mataram and finish at the Holiday Inn Resort in Mangsit.

The beat on the street Text and photos by Rasdian A. Vadin Historic Jl. Braga in Bandung is known today for its faded glory, home to dusty antique shops and quaint cafes, a brief stop on the tourist map but no longer a happening place. Bandung Music Day, held for the second time last week, was meant to bring a thoroughly modern feel to the street. Inspired by the French summer music festival Fete de la Musique, the day and the music were meant for all to enjoy.