Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership Musthofid, 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. "We have come to the Indonesia Open, simply content with a place in the semifinals. We are not by any means complacent with merely semifinal run, mind you.

Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88 A'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. Politicians and figures from the entertainment industry gathered at Manai's home in South Jakarta to pay their last respects.

Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership Musthofid, 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. "We have come to the Indonesia Open, simply content with a place in the semifinals. We are not by any means complacent with merely semifinal run, mind you.

Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist draw John 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. The young Vietnamese revolutionary holed up in this tiny, remote village in the 1920s, resting and helping to plant rice, coconut and star fruit trees while plotting to liberate his homeland from French colonialists.

Carmanita putting her stamp on batik David 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 Sud. When she says she would not hesitate to sue a certain client for breach of contract, her headstrong Bugis side shows and you know she is not kidding.

Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be counted Purnawijayanti 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 of Fashion Designers and Businessmen (APPMI).

Resurgent Taufik reaches final Musthofid, 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. It will be a repeat of last year's final in which the Indonesian came out the winner.

Home exercise getting more popular Sudibyo 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 want, whether it is early in the morning, or the middle of the night.

JP/13/Asean RI to host first ASEAN business, investment summit The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia 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. The event will be held in conjunction with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders summit. Heads of government from Japan, China, South Korea and India are expected to attend both summits.

Yogyakarta designers stand up to be counted Purnawijayanti, 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 of Fashion Designers and Businessmen (APPMI).

Fashion choreographer Panca a one man show Muara 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 impression and a standout one with abiding soul. "A choreographer determines the shape of the entire show. He or she directs the show," Panca Makmun said of his profession of the past 10 years.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003 Exhibitions * 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. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), until Aug. 31. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194721), until Sept. 14.

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. Batara Kala is a wayang purwa (shadow puppet) figure. He is known as the evil son of Batara Guru (God) and was born out of the lust of Guru and his wife, Dewi Uma.

TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program: Bando 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari 2:00 Film 3:00 City News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Sports 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 11:30 Traditional Performances TPI 6:00 a.m.

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. Questioning prevailing art practices dominated by values imposed by certain groups and interests, the CP-OB pursues to redefine the understanding of the "international world" in the arts.

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. But his excitement was understandable: He and his four friends won Rp 500,000 (US$60) for their Independence Day exploits. It may not be much money for some of us, but for Sodik, who is a scavenger, it's a princely sum.

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. They were taken to the nearby Al-Qadr Hospital before being rushed to Sumber Waras Hospital in West Jakarta. Officers on duty at the Tangerang military resort command in front of the mall failed to stop the attack.

Par Bay Korrie 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. People say a fierce battle occurred there in the time of ngayau (1), so that a monument was erected in memory of Panglima (2) Maliangsa Posa, whose ingenuity managed to drive off enemy forces.

Looking for a quick fix for our relationship blues Aida 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 graciousness of its people, its rather exceedingly sweet snacks, its becak trishaws, horse carts, the ever-insistent batik sellers, the dark-skinned long-haired gigolos and other things I can't name.

A custom-built house that dreams are made of Maria 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. A clean, modern atmosphere fills the interior which receives plenty of sunlight from the large windows throughout the house.

Mahathir flays Malays, West, gays Jasbant 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. The comments were in the text of a speech released on Saturday ahead of celebrations on Sunday marking the 46th anniversary of Malaysia's independence from Britain.

'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. Batara Kala is a wayang purwa (shadow puppet) figure. He is known as the evil son of Batara Guru (God) and was born out of the lust of Guru and his wife, Dewi Uma.

Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through art Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta Parvathi 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.

Retno wins Srikandi Cup in playoff beating Ani The 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 Saturday. Retno playing for Jakarta, ended the final round on Saturday with a poor 7-over 79 for a three-day total of 266 (68 79 79). Ani carded an identical aggregate score of 266 (75 74 77).

Preventing nerve damage after an accident Maria 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. Some people are simply ignorant about the importance of the treatment; for others, it may be a concern about the cost.

Violence mars Kantata Takwa concert Damar 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. Police were forced to fire warning shots and a number of warung (sidewalk stalls) near the Jakarta Hilton were burned in the violence. The concert was halted 90 minutes before its scheduled end at midnight.