Archive: 5 December 2004
27 articles found
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
ICMC =
<p>ICMC = </p><p>Advertorial</p><p> Overcoming Past Traumas</p><p> </p><p>The horrifying images on television depicting bombing victims in Poso, Sulawesi, made Larasati's heart beat faster.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
S'pore moves step closer toward casino
<p>S'pore moves step closer toward casino</p><p>SINGAPORE: Singapore has taken another step toward a casino resort by hiring a consulting firm to assist in obtaining proposals from gaming and resort operators for the controversial scheme, a news report said Saturday.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
'Gegen Die Wand' a deep, dark gem
<p>'Gegen Die Wand' a deep, dark gem</p><p>Paul F. Agusta, Contributor/Jakarta</p><p> Imagine a life in which the only options appear to be a lifetime of bondage or an uncertain existence as an object of contempt.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Turning a page on a new world
<p>Turning a page on a new world</p><p>In a society where brandishing a new cell phone is what many consider one of the important things in life, twin sisters Rosi and Rian know the wealth that lies in a good book.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Shooting tourney ends, RI team misses medals
<p>Shooting tourney ends, RI team misses medals</p><p>Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali</p><p> The eighth-day of the AustralAsia Shooting and Indonesian Shotgun Championship 2004 concluded on Saturday with local shooters managing to compete with their...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
<p>Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life</p><p>Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p> Installation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Poland -- A solid partner for Indonesia
<p>Poland -- A solid partner for Indonesia</p><p> Poland was the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to embark upon the breakthrough transition from a planned economy to a market system.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Another big shopping season
<p>Another big shopping season</p><p>Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p> 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, 05 Dec 2004
Calm prevails on GAM anniversary
<p>Calm prevails on GAM anniversary</p><p>Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh</p><p> Amid stepped-up security measures imposed by the civil emergency administration, conditions in strife-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam remained relatively calm on the 28th...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
The affair
<p>The affair</p><p>Yenni Djahidin</p><p> The phone kept ringing. Sleepily, Melati picked up the receiver.</p><p>She glanced at the clock on the night stand; it was almost one in the morning.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Jakarta, a shopping paradise for all
<p>Jakarta, a shopping paradise for all</p><p>T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta</p><p> During the weekend, when most offices are closed, shopping malls become exceedingly crowded.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Part 2 of Polan-1
<p>Part 2 of Polan-1</p><p></p><p>Poland - Indonesia economic relations</p><p> Indonesia is an important trade partner of Poland in the Southeast Asian region. Reciprocal trade shows a steady growth tendency.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Nine die as flooding swamps Blitar
<p>Nine die as flooding swamps Blitar</p><p>Iman D. Nugroho and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya</p><p> Nine people have been killed during flooding over the past three days in Blitar regency, East Java province, and as yet there is no sign of when the...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Biyan's bridal breathtaker shouts 'I do'
<p>Biyan's bridal breathtaker shouts 'I do'</p><p>Hera Diani , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p>Always known for his supremely feminine, feel-good designs, Biyan has now turned his attention to bridal wear, with a typically outstanding collection for the...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
DISPLAY ADS
<p>DISPLAY ADS</p><p></p><p> POLISH MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES COMPETITIVE SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR INDONESIA</p><p>Transportation</p><p> MULTIPURPOSE HELICOPTERS MI-2 PLUS, SW-4, PZL W-3A SOKSL, M-28 SKYTRUCK - STOL CLASS,...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Acehnese silks in Paris show of textiles
<p>Acehnese silks in Paris show of textiles</p><p>Kunang Helmi, Contributor/Paris</p><p> The book cover and poster of Luminous Silks feature a visually striking late 19th century shoulder cloth from Aceh.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Antique house a window into the past
<p>Antique house a window into the past</p><p>Susanna Tjokro, Contributor/Singapore</p><p> Passing through the traditional swing doors of Katong Antique House, I felt as if time had stood still.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Now showing
<p>Now showing</p><p>Brownies (Romance/Comedy, 108 minutes) Starring Marcella Zalianty, Bucek, Arie K. Untung, Elmayana Sabrenia, Philip Jusuf- Jauw. Directed by Hanung Bramantyo.</p><p>Disjointed scenes are forcibly jumbled into a paper-thin story about a woman who...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Tenzer gets word out about Balinese music abroad
<p>Tenzer gets word out about Balinese music abroad</p><p>Maggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston</p><p> In today's MTV era, where Britney Spears' on-again, off-again romances often become the center of world attention, the country's traditional music is...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
<p>Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life</p><p>Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p>Installation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Indonesian food gets a modern makeover
<p>Indonesian food gets a modern makeover</p><p>Broto Dharma, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p>Indonesian food is still finding it tough going in making the transition from its traditional domain of the home and the sidewalk stall to a more upmarket setting.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 5, 2004
<p>TV Program: Sunday, December 5, 2004</p><p>.TB.30" .90"</p><p>TVRI </p><p> 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings</p><p>6:00 News: Berita Pagi </p><p>7:00 Documentary</p><p>7:30 Children Show</p><p>9:00...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Newmont CEO calls accusations 'unfounded'
<p>Newmont CEO calls accusations 'unfounded'</p><p>Lely T. Djuhari, Associated Press/Jakarta</p><p>The chief executive officer of Newmont Mining insisted on Saturday that the U.S.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
<p>Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life</p><p>Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p>Installation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Interfaith dialog vital in dealing with religious radicalism
<p>Interfaith dialog vital in dealing with religious radicalism</p><p> Late last week, prominent Muslim scholars from Southeast Asia gathered in Jakarta to attend a meeting organized by the International Center for Islam and Pluralism (ICIP).
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Festival gives arena to all
<p>Festival gives arena to all</p><p>Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p> As the sun passed overhead into afternoon on Saturday, hundreds of people swarmed Jl. Sumenep in Menteng, Central Jakarta, to enjoy the two-day Street Art Festival.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
JP/13/fuel
<p>JP/13/fuel</p><p>The Jakarta Post Jakarta</p><p>Bank Indonesia is asking the government to carefully consider the timing of its plan to raise domestic fuel prices next year, so as to keep its effect on the country's inflation rate within manageable limits.