Archive: 24 October 2004
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Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Heritage trust races against time
Heritage trust races against timeThe Sumatra Heritage Trust (BWS), in cooperation with Netherlands Management Cooperation (NMCP), is putting together an integrated method to preserve the Kesawan and Merdeka Square area in Medan.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
If You Go ...
If You Go ... Getting there: Garuda flies from Jakarta to Banda Aceh twice a day. The flight takes 2.5 hours with a 30-minute transit stop in Medan, North Sumatra. Visitors can proceed directly from the airport to Ulee Lheue port in Banda Aceh by taxi (Rp 45,000).
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Heritage trust races against time
Heritage trust races against time The Sumatra Heritage Trust (BWS), in cooperation with Netherlands Management Cooperation (NMCP), is putting together an integrated plan to preserve the Kesawan and Merdeka Square area in Medan.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Martha's labor of love
Martha's labor of love Martha Gunawan, the owner and director of Galeri Mon Decor, has been instrumental in the publication of the book telling Renato Cristiano's complete life story.In recruiting one of the best writers and the most outstanding publishers, obviously no cost was too much to obtain...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Majority rules: Let get into the spirit of tolerance
Majority rules: Let get into the spirit of toleranceWhen it comes around every year, Ramadhan is a special time to contemplate, when we can work on promoting good deeds and do away with sinful ones. For me, another thing to put away this fasting month has been my alarm clock, which I planned to use...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
The renaming game: For many, it's still Bombay
The renaming game: For many, it's still BombayTalwar Badam, Associated Press/Bombay, India You say Bombay and I say Mumbai. You say Calcutta and I say Kolkata.The old song about pronunciation -- "Po-tay-to, po-tah-to; to- may-to, to-mah-to" -- could be the refrain of most Indians, as well as other...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Indonesia suffers 3rd defeat in chess Olympiad
Indonesia suffers 3rd defeat in chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's squad had their third defeat in the chess Olympiad when they lost to the Czech Republic while their female compatriots triumphed over Lebanon in Calvia, Spain, on Friday.The men lost by 2.5 - 1.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the spotlight with a celebrity neighbor
In the spotlight with a celebrity neighbor This fasting month is different for Cikeas residents in Bogor, West Java. For this year, observance of Ramadhan in Cikeas, home to new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is being done with full media coverage.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
King of reinvention Iwan Tirta strikes again
King of reinvention Iwan Tirta strikes againSherry Samtani, Contributor, Jakarta The many faces of Iwan Tirta include professor, international lawyer, author, the country's leading batik designer and now a designer of silverware.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Short is sweet in local publishing
Short is sweet in local publishing Although the novel has not been completely shut out of the picture, there has been a growing number of short story collections published in the past few years.Aside from noted short story author Seno Gumira Ajidarma, new names including Linda Christanty, Djenar...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the media glare with observer Veven
In the media glare with observer VevenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the grandstanding and clamoring for position in the colorful media jungle, Veven S.P. Wardhana stands out as a voice of understated reason.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Buyat suspects released, put under city arrest
Buyat suspects released, put under city arrestMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police suddenly released the five suspects in the Buyat case on Saturday after PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) embarked on a media campaign to secure their freedom.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In with the old in a nod to tradition
In with the old in a nod to traditionMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta Everyone has their dream house; for one home owner returning from living in Europe, it is in the form of an old-style house that blends in with its surroundings, is in harmony with the tropical climate and offers an...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Magazines reach out to well-heeled
Magazines reach out to well-heeledHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While browsing through a local society magazine, "Johan", an Indonesian who has lived in the Netherlands for most of his life, pored over the parade of photos of people hobnobbing and partying.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Antasari's culinary legacy lives on
Antasari's culinary legacy lives onSuryatini N. Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta Those living near Kemang in South Jakarta will probably be "familiar" with a legacy of South Kalimantan's royal dynasty. They are bound to have been caught on Jl. Pangeran Antasari, notorious for its traffic jams.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Yusra keeps to his true colors
Yusra keeps to his true colorsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are artists who feel they are commanders of the universe, the judge to put matters in black or white through their works. With no such pretensions to knowing what is best, artist Yusra Martunus would rather stay true to...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Police vow to stop illegal raids on nightspots
Police vow to stop illegal raids on nightspotsLeony Aurora and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police deployed 600 Mobile Brigade members and 500 officers to patrol the streets on Saturday, as a preventive measure against more raids on nightspots during Ramadhan.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Short is sweet in publishing
Short is sweet in publishingAlthough the novel has not been completely shut out of the picture, there has been a growing number of short story collections published in the past few years.Aside from noted short story author Seno Gumira Ajidarma, new names including Linda Christanty, Djenar Maesa Ayu...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the media glare with observer Veven
In the media glare with observer VevenHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid the grandstanding and clamoring for position in the colorful media jungle, Veven S.P. Wardhana stands out as a voice of understated reason.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Sabang: Out of harm's way
Sabang: Out of harm's wayNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh. Slowly but surely, visitors are starting to make their way back to sample it gorgeous coastline.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Untuk tanggal Oct. 31. nvn
Untuk tanggal Oct. 31. nvnIn the eye of the tigerBrian McDermott, Guardian News Service/India You'll need patience, warm clothes and a certain amount of resilience, but the rewards of a tiger safari in India are worth the effort.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Linda Christanty: The need for critical thinking
Linda Christanty: The need for critical thinkingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Winning a prestigious literary prize provides more of a burden than pride and joy for writer Linda Christanty, who frets that her works still lack much in quality.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
A romantic dining spot in Yogyakarta
A romantic dining spot in YogyakartaChristina Schott, Contributor, Yogyakarta Sunset here is one of the most precious moments of the day. When the muezzin calls for the evening prayer, the heat and bustle of the day seems to vanish with a refreshing bath, a deep breath and a sip of tea or iced...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Medan's heritage falls by the wayside
Medan's heritage falls by the waysideEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Medan The third most populous city in the country, Medan is changing fast, with much state-of-the-art construction planned.But it seems that in putting its new, modern face forward, the North Sumatra capital is turning its back on...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 24, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 24, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Other tempting bites
Other tempting bitesBladok Restaurant, Jl. Sosrowijayan 76, Yogyakarta.Maybe the calmest restaurant in Sosrowijayan, but that does not mean that it is empty! The Indonesian and Western dishes are a little bit more expensive than other places in the area, but its salads, pasta and excellent pizza...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Roof of council building collapses
Roof of council building collapses INDONESIA: The roof of the Pekalongan municipal council building in Central Java suddenly collapsed around dawn on Saturday, but no fatalities were reported.The incident has forced a council committee to shift an official function, slated to be held on Saturday...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
A taste of South Kalimantan
A taste of South KalimantanSingkong Goreng Sambal (Cassava in Chili Sauce) Singkong (cassava) grows easily and abundantly in southern Kalimantan and is made into many regional snacks, mostly enjoyed mid mornings or late afternoons.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Seven more arrested in Mamasa
Seven more arrested in MamasaAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Some of the 1,500 refugees in Mamasa, South Sulawesi, began to head home on Saturday, as the situation has returned to normal in Aralle and Mambi districts, which were recently rocked by violence.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Let's get into the spirit of tolerance
Let's get into the spirit of tolerance When it comes around every year, Ramadhan is a special time to contemplate, when we can work on promoting good deeds and do away with sinful ones.For me, another thing to put away this fasting month has been my alarm clock, which I planned to use to wake me up...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
The artistic escapades of painter Cristiano
The artistic escapades of painter CristianoCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaRenato Cristiano: A Journey through Painting Bruce W. Carpenter Published by Mon Decor Gallery, Jakarta Designed and produced by Archipelago Press An imprint of Editions Didier Millet, Singapore 150 pp (77 plates)...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Medan's heritage buildings fall by the wayside
Medan's heritage buildings fall by the waysideEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/MedanThe third most populous city in the country, Medan is changing fast. In a bid to live up to its recently obtained metropolitan status, the North Sumatra capital has much state-of-the-art construction planned.