Archive: 8 June 2003
25 articles found
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others
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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun4:00 Sports5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security
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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitors
Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitorsAsia 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schools
Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schoolsTiarma 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schools
Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schoolsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehTwo 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the
The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the region: China Daily (China and Hong Kong); The Daily Star, Bangladesh; The Island, Sri Lanka; The Jakarta Post,Indonesia; The Korea Herald, South Korea; The Nation, Thailand; The Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippines; Sin Chew Daily,...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
German woman to return home with slain husband's body
German woman to return home with slain husband's bodyThe 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?
Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, JakartaYoung 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worlds
Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worldsEmmy 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance)
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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festival
Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festivalBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaA 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Parents face up to kids with cancer
Parents face up to kids with cancerNovan 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARS
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARSFitri 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her critics
Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her criticsEmmy 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine
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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthday
Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthdayKornelius 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)".
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita 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).
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Hitting the road to mark August independence days
Hitting the road to mark August independence daysNovan 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing children
Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing childrenNovan 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.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertaining
'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertainingJoko 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Showcasing tradition
Showcasing traditionText 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...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekers
Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekersTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaMengebor 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 19,500Tuhan diantara Inul & Gang Dolly (God...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita 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).
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festival
Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festivalBambang 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.