Archive: 20 July 2003
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Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Discography
Discography1977 Single Lilin-lilin Kecil written by James F. Sundah, which won the first place in the popular Prambors Youth Songwriting Contest (LCLR). Released solo album Jurang Pemisah and soundtrack for the movie Badai Pasti Berlalu 1978 Sabda Alam 1979 Percik Pesona 1980 Single Seindah...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
My mother is a survivor, hero and friend to me
My mother is a survivor, hero and friend to meNinda Daianti, Contributor, Jakarta "Goodbye, Ninda, be good, OK?" she said for the last time. Her eyes were red from crying."Bye, Mom. I love you."I hugged her tight. I never ever said those three words, because of my pride.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?Andi M. Sadat Contributor Jakarta "The customer is king". This decades-old adage, or maybe it's just another advertising promise, is still frequently used in today's "hyperactive" communication world.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good sign with favorable total sales in the first five months this year, while various carmakers keep introducing new sedans to the audience.Based on the data from the Indonesian Automotive Association (Gaikindo), over 140,000 cars were sold in the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Soldiers sentenced in Aceh rape cases
Soldiers sentenced in Aceh rape casesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh A military court in Aceh sentenced on Saturday three Army soldiers found guilty of raping four young Acehnese women to between two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years' imprisonment, the second such...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Debbie A. Lubis
Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Luna Radith, 23, was very proud to show off her navel stud in front of her relatives at a recent family gathering. She just smiled when her relatives, with astonished and curious expressions on their faces, gawked at her pierced belly button.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Women take up the fight to defend themselves
Women take up the fight to defend themselvesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this cosmopolitan jungle where security comes at a high price, anyone can become a victim of crime.Nevertheless, women are still the most vulnerable group, with violence against them rampant in public places, the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Canvassing the streets
Canvassing the streets It's a daily activity for Jakarta residents to gripe and moan about the deficiencies of the city administration.Still, it should get credit where it's due for trying something different, including inviting students from Yogyakarta and the capital to paint some lively murals...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Apartment business on the rise
Apartment business on the riseGolo Riwu Contributor JakartaThe worst effects of the country's economic crisis are gradually receding. In Jakarta's business sector and in other major Indonesian cities, apartment construction and sale is in full force after a deep lull.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Kudus -- A lively blend of religious traditions
Kudus -- A lively blend of religious traditionsJock Paul, Contributor, Kudus, Central Java Besides making sure that chain-smoking Indonesians get their fix, the town of Kudus is nurturing one of the richest and most alive histories in Java.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
The Fatahillah museum is to hold a night tour on July 27,
The Fatahillah museum is to hold a night tour on July 27, where a group of 50 visitors will be guided through the museum by a prominent historian, telling of the urban legends surrounding the nearly 300-year-old building.The registration fee for the night tour is Rp 50,000. Contact tel.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Keeping up your stamina with energy drinks
Keeping up your stamina with energy drinksSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular. Various brands of energy drinks can now be found in supermarkets and even on the street, in stalls or kiosks.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
On the Shelves
On the Shelves What do America's Richard Nixon and Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid have in common? Both were presidents who lost power largely because of the influence of mass media, particularly print media.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Aceh schools set to reopen in emergency mode
Aceh schools set to reopen in emergency modeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and R. Berto Wedhatama, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe "Mak (Mom), I miss school. Don't let me to stay here for good -- otherwise I can't go to school," eight-year-old Syafriani, close to tears, tells her mother at an emergency...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Tutut Handayani
Tutut Handayani Contributor JakartaFew would have expected that the apartment market would suddenly accelerate throughout 2002. Marketing of apartments has to a certain degree revived the property business.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Businessman, bodyguard shot dead
Businessman, bodyguard shot deadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two unidentified men shot dead the president of computer firm PT Asabha and his bodyguard, a member of the Army's Special Force Command (Kopassus), in Pluit, North Jakarta, on Saturday morning.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Never underestimate the importance of a bedroom
Never underestimate the importance of a bedroomMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta People spend approximately one third of their lifetime in the bedroom and ideally a bedroom should be an area where people can have a restful, invigorating slumber every night.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Two matches down, RI faces tough task
Two matches down, RI faces tough taskArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is two matches down after the opening day of the Fed Cup play-off against Germany on Saturday, and now faces the difficult task of turning around the tables on Sunday.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Chrisye: Letting the music move him ... sort of
Chrisye: Letting the music move him ... sort ofHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chrisye has not silently accepted the criticism that his stage act is wooden and lacks excitement.What really counts for a singer, he said in an interview in this publication last year, is not the frills, but the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Arroyo orders weekly burning of drugs
Arroyo orders weekly burning of drugs PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered on Saturday the weekly public burning of substances seized in a crackdown on illegal drugs, to prevent corrupt law enforcers from reselling the narcotics.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
KL says door still open on water row
KL says door still open on water row MALAYSIA: Malaysia said Saturday the door was still open for talks with Singapore to resolve a long-standing water dispute but told its neighbor to be honest and sincere.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Some rivers recede in India
Some rivers recede in India INDIA: Some rivers were starting to recede in eastern India after torrential rains killed 176 people nationwide and affected millions of others, officials said.Water levels in rivers in the eastern Bihar state -- one of the worst affected in India -- were expected to...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service Jasmina Janik Contributor JakartaThe writer is director of sales and marketing for Hotel Borobudur JakartaIf you want to reside close to the business center right in the heart of the city and require the premises to have all the modern facilities...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 20, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 20, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News 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 Fun3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Sports5:00...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Beware of contaminated and expired drinks
Beware of contaminated and expired drinksDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Standing on an economy class train from Bandung to Surabaya for five and a half hours and driving a car for another 20 hours did not make Sony Samdani, 40, feel sleepy nor lose his concentration.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 20, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 20, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Lost in the old walls of Batavia on a fun bike ride
Lost in the old walls of Batavia on a fun bike rideZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only a few hundred meters from the starting line, about 10 bikers collided in a heap of metal. With doctors quickly tending to the three riders who suffered minor injuries, the others dusted themselves off and...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
On this auspicious day of the French National Day, I would
On this auspicious day of the French National Day, I would like to recall that the French Revolution's universal message of freedom inspired many peoples' struggles for their own independence, among them Indonesia.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Entertainer Dorce goes it alone
Entertainer Dorce goes it aloneBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If acceptance were measured by how full an entertainer's schedule is, then Dorce Gamalama is doing all right.There are upcoming dates in Padang, West Sumatra, the province where she was born, then a show in West Nusa Tenggara,...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Aromatherapy eases discomfort of pregnancy
Aromatherapy eases discomfort of pregnancyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pregnant women are often told to take it easy, to watch their diet, refrain from heavy work or exercise and avoid anything too stimulating to the system.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Tea enjoys sparkling sales performance
Tea enjoys sparkling sales performanceAgustina Wayansari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bottled or packaged teas might still sound strange to many people, especially those from Western countries.In Indonesia, tea is extremely popular and in many parts of the country, it has become a daily refreshment.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
The saga on the political stage
The saga on the political stageLie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta First impression: This is really a tome, in the real sense of the word. When you consider the topic of discussion, it must be agreed that a book 10 times as thick as this one would not be enough to make an exhaustive discussion of the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
BMW ups the ante with new vehicle
BMW ups the ante with new vehicleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT BMW Indonesia seems to be in very aggressive mode right now, releasing three products in less than three months, all aimed at a very limited market segment.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Canvassing the streets
Canvassing the streets It's a daily activity for Jakarta residents to gripe and moan about the deficiencies of the city administration.Still, it should get credit where it's due for trying something different, including inviting students from Yogyakarta and the capital to paint murals on the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
10 rebels killed as operation enters 62nd day
10 rebels killed as operation enters 62nd dayNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Soldiers shot dead at least 10 rebels in several regencies on Saturday, raising the death toll to 485 two months after the military operation was launched on May 19.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Knowing how to take care of yourself with aikido
Knowing how to take care of yourself with aikidoNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Have you been mugged on the streets and had a knife pointed at your chest?Do you know what you would do, especially if your only weapons to fight back are your arms and legs?Even if we have not become one...