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Archive: 27 July 2003

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West Sumatra: Great attractions, shame about the rest

West Sumatra: Great attractions, shame about the restHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Padang A recent vacation in West Sumatra made me realize how we Indonesians take things for granted all the time. In this case, our natural resources.

East Bengal takes LG Cup out of Southeast Asia

East Bengal takes LG Cup out of Southeast AsiaArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Bengal of India has set an impressive record in its participation as an invitee by winning the inaugural LG Cup Asean Club Championship here, after beating BEC Tero Sasana of Thailand 3-1 in the final match...

Designer Farah making a name for herself

Designer Farah making a name for herselfJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta After a long and trying journey, the first Indonesian to debut an haute couture collection in Paris has come home to what she finds to be an unexpectedly warm reaction.

Honda Accord: Taking the new version for a spin around town

Honda Accord: Taking the new version for a spin around townPrimastuti Handayani and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post Jakarta The opportunity to take a brand new car for a rip is always enticing. So when we got the offer to try the New Honda Accord, there was little chance we would say no.

Hanusz heralds new era in RI publishing

Hanusz heralds new era in RI publishingChisato Hara, Contributor, Jakarta The autumnal equinox, which falls between Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 each year, marks the moment when the sun is at its zenith and the hours of day and night are equal.

Rencong

RencongMaria Magdalena Bhoernomo My husband came back from the office, carrying a rusted old rencong about half a meter long.An avid collector, he would place it next to the many krises and spears of various shapes and sizes in our home."There's no harm in collecting antiques.

TV Program: Sunday, July 27, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, July 27, 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...

Flaws still exist in law enforcement in Aceh

Flaws still exist in law enforcement in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe/Banda AcehEntering the third month of the integrated military operation to quell the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), suspected members are still awaiting trial due to a shortage of prosecutors...

New ID requirements heaps more misery on Acehnese

New ID requirements heaps more misery on AcehneseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehTengku Hanafi, 65, was back at the Baktiya district office in North Aceh for the seventh time this week desperately inquiring as to when he could get his new red-and-white identity card.

Expo offers stuff that motoring dreams are made of

Expo offers stuff that motoring dreams are made ofThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual Gaikindo Auto Expo is always eagerly anticipated, not only by those in the auto industry but also the public.It's a chance to see up close new models that are about to hit the streets, even if they are way out of...

Breathing a bit of life into a modern home

Breathing a bit of life into a modern homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overall atmosphere in the house in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, is minimalist and modern, but it is also a place to live in.

Flaws persist in law enforcement in Aceh

Flaws persist in law enforcement in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh Entering the third month of the integrated military operation to quell the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), suspected members are still awaiting trial due to a shortage of prosecutors...

Helping children overcome barriers to education

Helping children overcome barriers to educationJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta As soon as some children learn to overcome serious challenges in their young lives, other barriers -- these ones out of their control -- are erected in front of them.

Our convenient memory loss about the July 27 tragedy

Our convenient memory loss about the July 27 tragedy If you live in Jakarta, I suggest you visit an old building on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, next to the United Development Party (PPP) headquarters, on Sunday.

Soedarpo Sastrosatomo: Taking his own path to success

Soedarpo Sastrosatomo: Taking his own path to successCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta------------------------------------------------- Soedarpo Sastrosatomo: Against the Currents By Rosihan Anwar, translated and edited by Toenggoel P.

Edward Hutabarat: Keeping cultural riches at center stage

Edward Hutabarat: Keeping cultural riches at center stageMurdani Usman, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Amid the flood of western styles into the local market, Edward Hutabarat is a holdout who has refused to be swayed by the fashion current.

Exhibition hopes to scrawl something new

Exhibition hopes to scrawl something newCaroline Cooper, Contributor, Jakarta Art for little people can indeed draw a big crowd. The current exhibition at the British Council, titled Magic Pencil, has brought together children's illustrations from the UK and Indonesia, displaying examples from both...

Gunmen kills man, wounds his wife in Aceh Besar

Gunmen kills man, wounds his wife in Aceh BesarThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh It was probably intended to be a romantic-evening-walk home for the newly wed couple, but fate, or the war in Aceh, decided otherwise.

Rebel leader on 'secret' mission in KL

Rebel leader on 'secret' mission in KLAgencies, Jakarta A senior Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel leader who is also the group's spokesman said on Saturday he had escaped the Indonesian military's security cordon and was now in Malaysia on a "secret" mission.

Gunawan inquired how to obtain arms, police says

Gunawan inquired how to obtain arms, police saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A key witness told police that Gunawan Santoso, a fugitive who escaped from Kuningan Penitentiary in Cirebon, West Java, may have played a role in the recent shootings of a computer firm businessman and his...

Petrokimia salvages some pride in LG Cup

Petrokimia salvages some pride in LG CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Petrokimia Putra of Indonesia made amends for its failure to get into the final of the inaugural ASEAN Club Championship -- LG Cup -- by taking third-place after defeating Perak FC of Malaysia 3-0 at the Bung Karno stadium here on...

Architects determining Jakarta skyline's future form

Architects determining Jakarta skyline's future formThor Kerr, Contributor, Jakarta Architects lose sleep over expected demand for functionality and fashion, as well as trends in traffic, flooding and civil strife while planning the future form of Jakarta.

Hometown girl Dian takes Puteri Indonesia title

Hometown girl Dian takes Puteri Indonesia titleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega on hand to witness the crowning, hometown favorite Dian Krishna was named Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia) on Friday night.

Police find bombs in Gorontalo

Police find bombs in GorontaloINDONESIA: Gorontalo Police in northern Sulawesi have detained two men following the discovery of 18 homemade bombs in rented houses in the Moodu and Tamalata subdistricts of Gorontalo City, the capital of Gorontalo province.Gorontalo Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Heading into the bat cave

Heading into the bat cave With their backs straining under the weight of bulging sacks, a file of men traipses up and down the hill leading to Goa Lawa ("bat cave") in Sladi, Gunung Kidul, Central Java.

Peugeot debuts two new SUV models in different price ranges

Peugeot debuts two new SUV models in different price ranges The futuristic design of Peugeot's latest SUVs, the 807 and the Partner, caught the eye of onlookers at the Gaikindo Auto Expo at the Jakarta Convention Center.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 27, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 27, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jl.