Archive: 31 August 2003
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Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future
Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future The "Grim Reaper" may not be a familiar figure to Indonesians. But ask them about "Batara Kala", and they will tell you a story of a beastly giant who takes a bite out of the sun and moon thus causing the eclipses.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88
Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manai Sophiaan, 88, a veteran nationalist politician and the father of actor-turned-politician Sophan Sophiaan, was interred on Saturday at Tanah Kusir Cemetery, South Jakarta.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist draw
Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist drawJohn Hail, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Ban Na Chok, Thailand Ho Chi Minh discovered Thailand was a good place for R and R two generations before the American GIs who fought against him did.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Carmanita putting her stamp on batik
Carmanita putting her stamp on batikDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com It does not take long to tell that Carmanita has Bugis blood in her. She inherited more than a love of traditional Indonesian batik and fabric design from her late grandmother, Sulawesi-born batik maestro Ibu...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be counted
Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti Contributor YogyakartaA festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Resurgent Taufik reaches final
Resurgent Taufik reaches finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat and China's Chen Hong will face each other once again in the final of the Sanyo Indonesia Open after their semifinal wins here on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Home exercise getting more popular
Home exercise getting more popularSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta An increasing number of busy people now prefer working out at home to stay fit, rather than going out to a sports club or gym.Exercising at home means schedule flexibility most of all, allowing people to do it anytime they...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
JP/13/Asean
JP/13/AseanRI to host first ASEAN business, investment summitThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia will host the first ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on the popular resort island of Bali on Oct. 5-7, which will involve the region's heads of government and business leaders.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Yogyakarta designers stand up to be counted
Yogyakarta designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti, Contributor, Yogyakarta A festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian Association...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Fashion choreographer Panca a one man show
Fashion choreographer Panca a one man showMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Glamorous garb and a bevy of supermodels are no absolute guarantee of successful fashion shows. The power behind the catwalk is the choreographer, who can make the difference between a pretty show which leaves no lasting...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003Exhibitions* The Voices on Paper, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Caricature Menafsir Kemerdekaan by Augustin Sibarani, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Violence mars Kantata Takwa concert
Violence mars Kantata Takwa concertDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A free concert to highlight social issues was marred when unruly sections of the estimated 100,000-strong crowd begun rioting in Central Jakarta on Saturday night.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 Film3:00 City News3:30 Religious Teachings4:00...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Art for everybody
Art for everybody A new tradition of art values commences when CP Open Biennale (CP-OB) opens on Sept. 3 at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta, continuing daily every day throughout the month except Mondays.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people
Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people My neighbor was not amused by the sight of scrawny Sodik shouting, "Merdeka" (freedom) as he grabbed the national flag from the top of the slippery palm tree trunk.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Two taxi drivers hurt in attack
Two taxi drivers hurt in attack INDONESIA: Two taxi drivers suffered serious injuries in an attack by about 50 unidentified men near Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, Tangerang, west of Jakarta, on Saturday at 3 a.m.The injured taxi drivers were identified as Erwin Siahaan and Kardinal.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Par Bay
Par BayKorrie Layun Rampan If you walk in the northern direction along Nyuatan River's downstream, you may find it hard to locate Par Bay. The zone is difficult to find because it's not a village, not even a town. It's only an area boasting a legend.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Looking for a quick fix for our relationship blues
Looking for a quick fix for our relationship bluesAida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta For your information, I was born and spent most of my early life in Yogyakarta. It's a city famed for its culture -- the center of Javanese culture and the place where the sultan resides -- and for the...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
A custom-built house that dreams are made of
A custom-built house that dreams are made ofMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The house has a modern appearance. Natural stones that accentuate the front wall and the wooden materials for the garage door tone down the rigidity brought about by the geometric shapes.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Mahathir flays Malays, West, gays
Mahathir flays Malays, West, gaysJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called his country's ethnic Malay Muslims greedy, impatient and lazy, and urged them to return to Islam's true teachings. He also lashed out against Western values and media.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
'Wayang Tarot' takes a traditional look into your future
'Wayang Tarot' takes a traditional look into your future The "Grim Reaper" may not be a familiar figure to Indonesians. But ask them about "Batara Kala", and they will tell you a story of a beastly giant who takes a bite out of the sun and moon thus causing the eclipses.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through art
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through artCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaParvathi Nayar's monograph Passages is as exceptional as the artist herself: a contemporary thinker, someone dubbed a new-Asia woman and an artist of the Renaissance generation.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Retno wins Srikandi Cup in playoff beating Ani
Retno wins Srikandi Cup in playoff beating AniThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking the sole lead from the first two days Retno Mustari, was forced to win the prestigious Srikandi Cup in playoff against Ani Iman, in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championships in Palembang, South Sumatra on...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Preventing nerve damage after an accident
Preventing nerve damage after an accidentMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While injuries from traffic accidents, especially those from motorcyclists, are an everyday occurrence on Jakarta streets, few victims seek help from a specialist in nerve injury treatment.