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Archive: 17 October 2004

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Tension high in Papua village

Tension high in Papua village INDONESIA: The situation in Tinggi Nambut village, Puncak Jaya regency remained tense on Friday, following the murder of five construction workers, all migrants from Makassar, South Sulawesi province earlier on Tuesday.

Foreign and local tourists flock back to Bali island

Foreign and local tourists flock back to Bali islandRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The number of foreign tourists visiting Bali has continued to increase over the past few months, thanks to the improved security situation.

Conflict reignites in Mamasa

Conflict reignites in MamasaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a year of relative peace, a violent communal conflict erupted again on Saturday in Aralle district, Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi province, leaving scores of homes and a church burned.

Glazer increases United stake

Glazer increases United stake LONDON: Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer upped his stake in Manchester United by 30 percent on Friday, meaning he now owns more than a quarter of the world's richest soccer club.

Singing praises of 'nasheed'

Singing praises of 'nasheed'Maya Agustiana and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors, Jakarta It's become the seasonal thing to do for television stations to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan by creating "Islamic" programs, including draping jilbab (heads carves) on entertainers, who usually go around...

Young designers must take own lead

Young designers must take own leadHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There were no half-baked materials, nor the oversensational designs cringingly typical of green designers at last week's Mercedes Benz Asia Fashion Award (MBAFA) Indonesia 2004.

Hotline for drug counseling launched

Hotline for drug counseling launchedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Are you on drugs again?" the question from Erick's parents came crashing down; their words loaded with worry and suspicion.The 24-year-old former drug addict groaned and tried to explain that he just needed to talk to get...

Buying hotel rooms over the Internet

Buying hotel rooms over the InternetSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Indonesians booking a hotel room for business or pleasure prefer to do so over the phone. But, in fact, people are now able to make reservations over the Internet, popularly known as online booking.

Mega to give SBY inauguration a miss

Mega to give SBY inauguration a missFabiola Desy Unidjadja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While leaders of neighboring countries are confirmed to attend Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's inauguration, outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to stay away.

Website, Dudi: Tolong pakai ini

Website, Dudi: Tolong pakai iniHairstylist Peter a hands-on leader =========================================================== STANDFIRST: When it comes to defining a horrible hairdo, it's rather like the standard definition of pornography: You know it when you see it. Peter F.

Blitar: A charming town of temples and tradition

Blitar: A charming town of temples and traditionElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Blitar, East Java Blitar is not just a historical footnote as the ancestral home and burial place of Sukarno. Thankfully bypassed by the rapid, unchecked development of other places in East Java, the tranquil area boasts...

Blitar, a charming town of temples and tombs

Blitar, a charming town of temples and tombsElvera N. Makki Contributor/Blitar, East Java ----------------------------------------------------- Blitar is not just a historical footnote as the ancestral home and burial place of Sukarno.

TV Program: Sunday, October 17, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, October 17, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Soccer3:30 Music: Keroncong4:30 Documentary5:00 Robocon6:30 Documentary7:00...

Onetime office building adopts the mall trend

Onetime office building adopts the mall trendNarada Krisnaputra, Contributor, Jakarta Times change, and so do tastes in retail therapy. One of South Jakarta's most venerable office buildings has undergone a major revamping to offer a great escape for local residents and office workers.

Search goes on for Cabinet choices

Search goes on for Cabinet choicesTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/BogorPresident-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono interviewed economists, businesspeople and incumbent Cabinet ministers on Saturday as he beefed up the search for suitable candidates to join his Cabinet.

Stop terrorism, please!

Stop terrorism, please!T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Stop terrorism. That is the call of most people, including hoteliers, as they are all fed up with terrorist attacks that bring pain and misery to many.

Artists talking shop

Artists talking shop A robot-shaped installation work with a shopping trolley or big posters along Yogyakarta's main streets scream a single message: No more shopping malls.As the Yogyakarta administration discloses a plan to build more shopping malls to lure investment, activists and artists are...

RI maid jailed for faking robbery

RI maid jailed for faking robbery SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid has been sentenced to more than nine months in jail in Singapore for theft after she faked a robbery at her employer's home, where she was found bound, gagged and in her underwear, a news report said.

On the record: Joy Tobing

On the record: Joy TobingArtist : Joy TobingAlbum : Terima Kasih (BMG Indonesia) Somebody should really do the right thing and rescue the unwitting finalists of the star search shows.Cash cows for some mighty greedy folks, they are herded together and stretched to the scheduling limit (concert...

Organic store gives freedom of healthier choices

Organic store gives freedom of healthier choicesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Everybody wants to eat healthier, but temptation seemingly lies at every corner while healthful food is harder to come by.

Haze disrupts flights in Central Kalimantan

Haze disrupts flights in Central KalimantanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thick haze began disrupting flights in Central Kalimantan province on Saturday, with an airplane from PT Dirgantara Air Service (DAS) reportedly rerouted after it was unable to land at Beringin Airport, North Barito regency, due...

Artists talking shop

Artists talking shop A robot-shaped installation work with a shopping trolley or big posters along Yogyakarta's main streets scream a single message: No more shopping malls.As the Yogyakarta administration discloses a plan to build more shopping malls to lure investment, activists and artists are...

Blitar, a charming town of temples and tombs

Blitar, a charming town of temples and tombsElvera N. Makki Contributor/Blitar, East Java ----------------------------------------------------- Blitar is not just a historical footnote as the ancestral home and burial place of Sukarno.

Cabinet search heats up

Cabinet search heats upTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bogor President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono interviewed economists, businesspeople and incumbent Cabinet ministers on Saturday as he beefed up the search for suitable candidates to join his Cabinet.

If you go ...

If you go ...Getting there: Blitar can be reached by air from Jakarta to Surabaya, followed by a drive of up to five hours to the town, home to about 150,000 people (the regency has a total population of more than 1 million).

Hairstylist Peter a hands-on leader

Hairstylist Peter a hands-on leaderNarada Krisnaputra, Contributor, Jakarta When it comes to defining a horrible hairdo, it's rather like the standard definition of pornography: You know it when you see it. Peter F.

Where to draw the line in the quest for beauty?

Where to draw the line in the quest for beauty? Obesity is probably the only American trait that is not pervading beautiful Indonesia. In fact, women just get slimmer and slimmer every day -- it seems to be a national obsession.