Archive: 3 August 2003
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Sun, 03 Aug 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 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, 03 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (cafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Setting out to sea
Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids
Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fear has descended over many households in the last few months.A spate of child kidnappings, including several allegedly masterminded by two brothers who are believed to have sexually assaulted and murdered some of their victims, has...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Festival celebrates Malay culture
Festival celebrates Malay culture INDONESIA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open a festival on Malay culture and its promotion on Sunday in Pekanbaru, Riau.Rampai Melayu -- A World Festival on Melayu Culture, to be held through Aug.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
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Soul support Although yoga for kids initially sounds like an exercise in frustration, one local group is offering lessons in contemplation to teach the little ones that love is all we need.Page 5 Swing of things Malaysia's mighty Kinabatangan River and its wetlands make up one of the richest...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'
Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, Bogor It is said to possess healing power as well as increasing the ability to concentrate.But yoga is not exactly for kids.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond
Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta The heavy head ornament and the hundreds of staring people did not deter Dian from walking into the reception hall on her special night.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Setting out to sea
Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Die for my country today? Not likely
Die for my country today? Not likely Bagimu negeri, jiwa raga kami (For you, beloved country, our body and soul). It used to be oh-so noble to die for one's country. At least, that was what I learned from my late grandmother and my father.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Badminton
Badminton World championships (x denotes seeding): Quarterfinals Men's singles Shon Seung-Mo (Kor x13) bt Chen Hong (Chn x1) 5-15, 17-14, 15-9 Xia Xuanze (Chn x5) bt Kenneth Jonassen (Den x2) 17-14, 12-15, 15-10 Wong Choon Hann (Mas) bt Sony Kwi Kuncoro (Inax 6) 15-8, 15-5 Bao Chunlai (Chn) bt...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Nessen gets for immigration offense
Nessen gets for immigration offenseNani Farida and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe American freelance journalist William Arthur Nessen was sentenced on Saturday for an immigration violation here, but is expected to enjoy his freedom the next day.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Candra/Sigit reach World final
Candra/Sigit reach World finalBRITAIN: Men's doubles shuttlers Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto salvaged some pride for their homeland on Saturday by coming back from behind to secure a place in the final of the 2003 Badminton World Championships in Birmingham, England.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Music a tie that binds for singer Ubiet
Music a tie that binds for singer UbietHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singer Nyak Ina Raseuki, better known as Ubiet, left her hometown in Aceh 20 years, and so hardly sees her ethnic identity as a defining point of who she is today.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosion
'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosionCaroline Cooper, Contributor, Jakarta------------------------------------------------------- Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883 Simon Winchester Harper Collins, 2003 416 pp -------------------------------------------------------- The...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUEAsia Pacific Bridal SummitMARRIAGE CUSTOMS: Models display traditional Central Java (left) and Betawi (right) wedding costumes. A traditional wedding is still popular among couples although this entails a series of tiring rituals.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Brojopati
BrojopatiChairil Gibran Ramadhan Brojopati, the tycoon who had enriched himself at the expense of others, taking the rice from other people's plates by any and all means, finally died.A grand bash to celebrate his birthday was held in a posh hotel only five days earlier.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Thai short film directors going to the big screen
Thai short film directors going to the big screenKenny Santana, Contributor, Bangkok Never mind if you never watched the colossal Thai movie, The Legend of Suriyothai, or the popular comedy flick of a volleyball team consisting of transvestites called The Iron Ladies.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of Malaysia
Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of MalaysiaThe Star/Asian News Network Sabah, MalaysiaThe dense forest along the Kinabatangan, Sabah's longest river, offers a breathtaking view of the last remnants of Borneo wilderness.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Factions urge issuance of recommendation
Factions urge issuance of recommendationKurniawan Hari and, A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) increased pressure on Saturday for the Annual Session now underway to issue a recommendation in response to the progress report delivered by...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties
Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta's top, star-rated hotels have become increasingly a preferred venue for wedding parties because, in addition to strategic and convenient location, the luxury accommodation offers excellent and...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBI
Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBIA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) factions expressed on Saturday their disappointment with the achievements of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government over the past year, saying it...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Bayu's costs per month
Bayu's costs per month* Hydrotherapy Rp 340,000 * Vitamins Rp 25,000 * Doctors visit (three monthly)Rp 15,000 * Milk (pediatric)Rp 120,000 * Snack/FruitRp 80,000 * Extra meal (mung bean porridge)Rp 62,000 Extras * Exercise booksRp 150,000 * Toilet (including installation)Rp 600,000 In the event...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappers
Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Police have identified a man who abducted an eight-year boy from Tangerang after the boy's parents transferred part of the ransom to the kidnapper's own bank account.