TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 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 9:30 Puppet: Wayang Orang 10:30 Traditional Performance: Teateronik TPI 6:00 a.m.

NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono handed over Rp 2.6 billion in humanitarian aid for three districts, Baktiyah, Seunoddon and Jambu Aye. 5,000 people from Seunoddon district pledged to be loyal to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. Samsul and Zulkifli, members of the GAM Police, were arrested for attempting to burn a school building.

Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitors Asia News Network With the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) seemingly in control, Asia is abuzz with a new campaign to win tourists back. Setting aside regional rivalries, Asian countries are teaming up to bring back travelers to enjoy the tourism bounty that nations here have to offer.

Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schools Tiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Two teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine soldiers from active duty for the killing of a German tourist.

Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schools Tiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, Aceh Two teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on Saturday. The two teenagers were identified as Samsul, 17, and Zulkifli, 19. "On June 5, 2003, at 6:45 p.m.

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German woman to return home with slain husband's body The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After surgery in Jakarta for gunshot wounds inflicted in Aceh, German tourist Elisabeth Margaret Engel is set to return home on Monday with the body of her husband who was shot dead by military soldiers. Dr. Buddy Utoyo, the director of Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, spoke to reporters on Saturday following surgery on the 49-year- old woman, who sustained a bullet wound to her right knee.

Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities? Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta Young celebrities today are living the good life. They make fantastic sums to star in TV series or for their albums. Teen star Agnes Monica reportedly earned Rp 40 million per episode, one of the highest paid actors in the country, when she played a young unmarried mother in the TV show Pernikahan Dini. But does all the fame and money go to their heads?

Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worlds Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a totally different world from the stinking, fly-filled garbage dump where Aas, Akrom, Rasniah and their friends live and the glittering existence of young entertainers like Agnes Monica, Leony, Marshanda and Bertrand Antolin. But the entertainers are the "idols" of the children, who are residents of Bantar Gebang, the country's largest garbage dump, located on the outskirts of Jakarta.

June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance) Balai Latihan Kesenian Jakarta Selatan Jl. Asem Baris 100, Tebet, S Jakarta 19:30 p.m. June 9 : Fine Arts exhibition and workshop Titi Hijau, The House of Art and Culture Jl. Kelapa Gading Selatan Blok AH 10 No. 29 Gading Serpong, Tangerang Ph. 021-85906630 16:00 p.m. June 9 : Recent Works of Riduan Tomkins Duta Fine Arts Gallery Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, S Jakarta Ph. 021-7197528 19:30 p.m. June 10 : Jazz Concert Mario's Place Jl.

Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festival Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta A sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary. The event featured a bazaar stretching 1.5 kilometers along Jl.

Parents face up to kids with cancer Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parents expect the usual childhood diseases for their kids, the odd bout with measles or a few days of missing school with a case of chicken pox. Cancer never figures in the expectations. Mention of the disease is too hard to bear for most people. For those parents whose children do contract a potentially fatal illness, the shock of dealing with the disease is only part of the problem.

INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others suffered serious injuries when a public minivan in which they traveled hit a minibus in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, on Friday. The injured were taken to M. Djamil general hospital in the West Sumatra capital, Padang. Sawahlunto Sijunjung Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Suwardi said the police had arrested the bus driver, Zul, for further investigation.

Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her critics Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Novelist Ayu Utami has gained the maturity that comes with time, experience and, in her case, surviving the trial by fire that greeted her debut novel in 1998. She acknowledged her growth in the last few years, but joked, "I was already mature a long time ago." It was inevitable that the critical and commercial success of Saman would rile the cynics.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine soldiers from active duty for the killing of a German tourist. Although the military has said all procedures were followed in the shooting, the nine were ordered to take leave until investigations into the incident are completed, Lt. Col. Firdaus Komarno said as reported by The Associated Press. "They are being investigated and are not on duty while it is ongoing," Komarno said.

Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthday Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Soeharto wakes up this morning, all his grandchildren will no doubt rush to kiss his hand and say, "Happy 82nd birthday eyang (grandpa)". And then the former president can sit back and smile broadly when he thinks about what his friends are telling him: More and more Indonesian people are saying positive things about his 32- year-long dictatorship.

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It has come as yet another blow to Bali, still reeling from the bombings that hit nightspots in Kuta last October and the inevitable drop in visitors due to the recent war in Iraq.

Hitting the road to mark August independence days Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are the usual ways to celebrate independence day, and then there are ways which are a little off the beaten track. Included in the latter would be an overland trip exploring remote places of the country. Or make that two countries. The 3,600-kilometer Independence Roadventure Indonesia- Malaysia expedition, organized by PT Java Adventure, is slated to start in Jakarta on Aug.

Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing children Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cancer is an expensive illness. Wealthy families can afford the treatments available both here and abroad, but it's a different story for low-income families. The Kartu Sehat (health card) program has been a lifeline for these families in getting the necessary treatment for their children.

'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertaining Joko Anwar Contributor Jakarta -------------------------------------------------------- Kiamat Sudah Dekat (Doomsday is Near) Comedy/Romance, 107 minutes **1/2 (out of ****) Starring Andre Stinky, Deddy Mizwar, Dwiki Reza, Ayu Pratiwi, Dewi Yull Directed by Deddy Mizwar ---------------------------------------------------------- News of this latest local movie release set off at least two alarm bells.

Showcasing tradition Text and photos by P.J. Leo Other parts of the country may garner more recognition, but the arts and handicrafts of the Alor people are also worthy of attention. The local administration of the regency in East Nusa Tenggara recently organized a handicraft expo in Kalabahi, the regency capital. Regent Ansgerius Takalapeta said the event was aimed at motivating local people to continue and preserve traditional handicrafts as a means to uphold their identity.

Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekers Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Mengebor Kemunafikan: Inul, Seks dan Kekuasaan. (Drilling through Hypocrisy: Inul, Sex and Power) By FX Rudy Gunawan Kawan Pustaka & Galang Press 2003 xv + 151 pp Rp 19,500 Tuhan diantara Inul & Gang Dolly (God Between Inul and Dolly Alley) By M.Luqman Hakiem Bayumedia Publishing xiii + 128 pages Rp 24,500 Singer Inul Daratista's 15 minutes of fame are far from over.

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It has come as yet another blow to Bali, still reeling from the bombings that hit nightspots in Kuta last October and the inevitable drop in visitors due to the recent war in Iraq.

Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festival Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary. The event featured a bazaar stretching 1.5 kilometers along Jl.

Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARS Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With people loath to travel because of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an estimated 2,500 travel agents in Indonesia have been brought to the brink of bankruptcy. It's not the virus which is doing the damage, but the mass hysteria whipped up by fear and ignorance about its spread.