Archive: 19 December 2004
26 articles found
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
U.S. warns of terror attacks in RI
U.S. warns of terror attacks in RIINDONESIA: The U.S. State Department warned on Saturday that terrorists were planning more attacks against Western targets in Indonesia over Christmas and New Year, and reiterated advice to its citizens not to travel to the country.The U.S.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 19, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 19, 2004Exhibitions* Photo The Master Class Klavdij Sluban, Oktagon Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 22. * The Hungry Box: the endless interiors of MVRDV, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Price of LPG, high quality gasoline hiked
Price of LPG, high quality gasoline hikedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas company PT Pertamina announced on Saturday it will raise the retail prices of its high quality gasoline brands Pertamax and Pertamax Plus by 63.3 percent and 52.7 percent, respectively.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Restaurants, cafes gear up for year-end festivities
Restaurants, cafes gear up for year-end festivitiesSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarat Post, Jakarta As the year is almost coming to an end, people start to think of how and where to celebrate the arrival of the New Year, while public parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment centers...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Akbar, Kalla near expected showdown
Akbar, Kalla near expected showdownThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, BaliAlthough the Golkar Party congress organizing committee cleared four contenders on Saturday for the election of the party's chairmanship post, the expected showdown between Akbar Tandjung and Jusuf Kalla is playing to script.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Testing the waters
Testing the watersCalm on the surface, the glorious richness of Bunaken's underwater life is revealed to those who come from far and away to Manado, North Sulawesi.For those who take the plunge, there awaits fascinating marine life, especially coral reefs and thousands of fish of different species,...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Juventus pitches in to help Turin
Juventus pitches in to help Turin MILAN: Serie A leader Juventus will don shirts with Olympic logos and fill its pitch with mascots to help the cash-strapped organizers for Turin's 2006 Winter Games drum up some publicity, a government official said on Friday.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Feeling strong-armed at the charity counter
Feeling strong-armed at the charity counterHow does one ask for charity? Does one plead one's case earnestly, trying to coax out the good Samaritan from underneath cynicism and/or indifference? Or, does one just take the money and run?If you've been to the movie theater in the past week, it seems...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Xmas goodies from near and far
Xmas goodies from near and farSuryatini N. Ganie, Contributor, JakartaAll over the country, from northern Sumatra to easternmost regions like Papua, Christians will celebrate Christmas according to regional customs.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Hendra's works a big hit at Sydney auction
Hendra's works a big hit at Sydney auctionDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Although Hendra Gunawan's works celebrating the beauty of ordinary life have fetched handsome prices at an Australian auction, there is a poignant story behind them.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Sweet and spicy flavors
Sweet and spicy flavors* PanadaFor a typical northern Sulawesi touch of Christmas.Ingredients:* Filling: 250 g fresh tuna; 1 tbs lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt or to taste; 3 shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 3 red chilies; 200 cooking oil; 2 purut lime leaves; a slice of ginger, 15 g (bruised); A stalk of...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
RI extremists influencing Thai Muslims: Thaksin
RI extremists influencing Thai Muslims: ThaksinRungrawee C. Pinyorat, Associated Press/BangkokMilitants behind the ongoing violence in Thailand's Muslim- majority far south have been indoctrinated by extremists in nearby Indonesia, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Indonesia dominates pencak silat world c'ships
Indonesia dominates pencak silat world c'ships Indonesia on Saturday dominated the martial arts division of the 2004 world pencak silat championships by collecting three gold medals out of six contested at the Bedok Sports Hall in Singapore.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
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Activists say SBY's navel fuss mere bellyachingFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaObservers on Saturday lashed out at President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for his statements regarding certain TV programs, which he said were inappropriate because they showed the bare navels of women.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Activists say SBY's navel ire a case of bellyaching
Activists say SBY's navel ire a case of bellyachingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers on Saturday lashed out at President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for his statements regarding certain TV programs, which he said were inappropriate because they showed the bare navels of women.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Philippines begins to rebuild flood-hit areas
Philippines begins to rebuild flood-hit areasManila, ReutersHundreds of army and civilian engineers have begun massive construction work in the northern Philippines to rebuild flood- hit areas that have been cut off from the rest of the country for weeks.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
December, another big shopping season
December, another big shopping season Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being crowded by shoppers purchasing goods for the Idul Fitri celebration, stores in shopping malls are now gearing up for another big shopping season.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Ade Purnama a natural-born history lover
Ade Purnama a natural-born history loverSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Many historic buildings in the capital have fallen victim to the wrecker's ball. Even though some older citizens with bitter memories are glad to see their demise, Ade Purnama argues that the remaining ones are "living...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 19, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 19, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Catch the wave of 'Ocean's 12'
Catch the wave of 'Ocean's 12'Ocean's 12, the sequel to 2001's Ocean's 11 starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, will premiere in Jakarta on Wednesday. Star Movies, in cooperation with Warner Bros, is offering opening night tickets to lucky readers of The Jakarta Post.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Special holiday packages for hotel guests
Special holiday packages for hotel guestsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta If you open an old English dictionary and take a look at the meaning of the word "hotel", you will see that it more or less means a building where travelers get meals and lodging.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Harry Darsono: Some standouts but mostly same old, same old designs
Harry Darsono: Some standouts but mostly same old, same old designsSyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta What do members of Jakarta's upper crust expect when a designer celebrates 30 years in fashion? At the very least, he is called upon to present creations that are a cut above those of other...
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Taufik advances to Indonesia Open final against Chen
Taufik advances to Indonesia Open final against ChenMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taufik Hidayat and Chen Hong will meet in the finals of the Indonesian Open badminton championship for the third consecutive time after winning their semifinal matches here on Saturday.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Filmmakers highlight short films
Filmmakers highlight short filmsHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile Japanese and Korean cinema have been enjoying growing popularity all over the world, Southeast Asian films remain bit players in the big picture of Asian cinema.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Would-be bus bombers 'from new group'
Would-be bus bombers 'from new group'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPolice suspect that a man who is believed to have stashed boxes full of explosives in an intercity bus on Friday was not part of a group recruited by fugitives Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top.
Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Hofker's Bali paintings make their way back home
Hofker's Bali paintings make their way back homePragmatic parents often advise their artistically-inclined offspring to equip themselves with other skills since they cannot live on art alone.There is no money in art, they say.That may be the truth, but certainly not the whole truth.