Archive: 7 November 2004
25 articles found
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Hunt on for killer of Poso village chief
Hunt on for killer of Poso village chiefRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso A top police officer claimed on Saturday that police investigators had identified the person who allegedly killed a Christian village head in Poso regency.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern Thailand
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern ThailandAssociated Press/BangkokPrime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed on Saturday to purge southern Thailand of illegal war weapons being used daily in deadly attacks.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Day job
Day jobSanto Dharma When Yon came through the door, there was only Lingga in the front room, curled up on the floor studiously watching a cartoon on the TV."What's up?" Yon said, putting his bags down and ruffling his nephew's hair.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Kang Giman
Kang Giman By Ngatini RasdiKang Giman - Kang is the Javanese way of addressing an elder brother - returned from his rice field with a frightened face and immediately threw his hoe and his bamboo-made broad conical- shaped head covering to one corner of the kitchen.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern Thailand
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern ThailandAssociated Press/Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed on Saturday to purge southern Thailand of illegal war weapons being used daily in deadly attacks.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
East Java home to world class goldsmiths
East Java home to world class goldsmithsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Why was the 2004 Indonesian Jewelry Exhibition held in the capital city of East Java?Why was it not held in the national capital of Jakarta, still the center of everything (commerce, media, fashion trends), with...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Food poisoning hits E. Java
Food poisoning hits E. JavaINDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning. The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert,...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Herlina's mother appeals to SBY
Herlina's mother appeals to SBYIman Dwianto Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Krian The death sentence handed down by the Kula Lumpur High Court on Thursday to Herlina Trisnawati, a 22-year-old migrant worker, has caused a stir in her hometown in East Java.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Utami campaigns for breast is best for baby
Utami campaigns for breast is best for babyRatih Sayidun & Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Many readers of parenting magazines here know of pediatrician Dr. Utami Roesli. And thanks to her tireless campaign for exclusive breast-feeding, more people have realized the superiority of...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Getting ready for the big day
Getting ready for the big dayIt's that time of the year again. The call from home prompts Jakartans from all walks of life to head for their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
The multilayered odyssey of Indonesian 'kue lapis'
The multilayered odyssey of Indonesian 'kue lapis' Suryatini N. Ganie Contributor/JakartaWith only a week before the holy month of Ramadhan ends, households are busy preparing food and sweets for the Idul Fitri celebration, the special time when families feast after a month of diligent fasting.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Taking the cake for the Idul Fitri celebration
Taking the cake for the Idul Fitri celebrationKue Lapis Legit One of the most popular cakes during the Idul Fitri celebration. This recipe is a "homemade" one from the northern coastal area of Central Java.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
VJ Paula calls it like she sees it
VJ Paula calls it like she sees itHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta================================================================STANDFIRST: Of Bruneian-British parentage, VJ Paula begs to differ when it comes to those who say her good looks have paved her way to success, including a recent...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004Exhibitions* Caricature by Gun Gun, Gallery Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until Nov. 7. * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Tension eases within the House: Speaker
Tension eases within the House: SpeakerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono claimed on Saturday the two opposing coalitions in the legislature had agreed to put an end to their current deadlock, with the People's Coalition promising to attend plenary and...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes in China
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes in ChinaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's singles hopefuls Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro will receive a bye in the first round of the US$250,000 China Open badminton tournament in Guangzhou on Tuesday.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Setting a stylish table for Idul Fitri
Setting a stylish table for Idul FitriMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor/Jakarta========================================================== STANDFIRST: Although the Idul Fitri holiday is only a week away, there is still time to try something a bit different at your table this year -- and leave a...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 7, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 7, 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, 07 Nov 2004
In building a better, brighter Indonesia, Utami Roesli chooses to
In building a better, brighter Indonesia, Utami Roesli chooses to start with the country's youngest citizens, by ensuring they get the nutrients they need in breast-milk.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
When he 'mothers', she 'fathers'
When he 'mothers', she 'fathers'Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Depok Like everybody else, my husband and I do not appreciate the current jostling for position in the House of Representatives.We think that it reflects the new legislators' ineptitude in apportioning rights, obligations and...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Dragged home for the holidays by the force of tradition
Dragged home for the holidays by the force of tradition If only the campaign by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) -- which bans state officials from receiving valuable gifts in connection with their positions -- could also be applied to families, my shopping list would be much shorter...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Jewelry's beauty still lies in the eye of beholders
Jewelry's beauty still lies in the eye of beholdersEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Like fashion, jewelry takes the same fickle path, going from one trend to another, sometimes in retrospective mood or looking to the brave new world of the future.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
The odyssey of 'kue lapis'
The odyssey of 'kue lapis'Suryatini N. Ganie, Contributor/Jakarta With only a week before the holy month of Ramadhan ends, households are busy preparing food and sweets for the Idul Fitri celebration, the special time when families feast after a month of diligent fasting.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Food poisoning hits E. Java
Food poisoning hits E. Java INDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning.The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert,...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Women artists set out to make their mark
Women artists set out to make their mark Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/Jakarta Beyond the glamorous openings of art exhibitions, female artists rarely get the credit they deserve for taking a stand and doing what they want in life.