Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 21, 2004 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Temple-temple, dari Perjalanan ke Kuil Petak Sembilan, Glodok, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until March 25. * Drops Of Sunshine II - Fashion jewellery from Paris, Earring Extravaganza at FUSIONS East meets west boutique, Saberro House, Jl. Kemang Raya 10 A, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194403), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until March 31.

Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlook Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian population growth of 1.4 percent to 1.9 percent per annum constitutes a source of optimism for the country's construction sector, which has started showing signs of recovery during the past two years.

Traditional approach to healing ripe for change David Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com It's early Sunday morning at a nondescript hotel near Blok M in South Jakarta, and an anxious group of women are waiting to see Jeng (Mrs.) Asih Marlyna. The corridor is ill-lit and some hyperactive kids jump around, while their mothers look on wearily.

Ancient knowledge gets a modern makeover A new government policy on paranormal and alternative healing therapies is expected to be unveiled in the near future. In a similar way to other countries which have recognized certain nonscience-based health care therapies like acupuncture, the Ministry of Health is now taking a close look at its own indigenous alternative medicine, including paranormal therapies.

Search under way for ferry missing INDONESIA: A search and rescue (SAR) team, assisted by local fishermen, are looking for victims of a ferry accident in the waters off Kabaruan island in Talaud regency, some 300 kilometers north of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. The accident occurred on Thursday night, when wooden interisland ferry Beringin Jaya sank in bad weather. The accident claimed at least 22 lives and severely injured nine. Six others are still missing.

Regional candidates square off in poster war The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/Palu Most regional representative candidates have been involved in a poster war rather than promoting their platforms to seek support for their candidacy in the legislative election. Out of 40 regional representative candidates in West Java, only former energy and mineral resources minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita has mobilized people to garner support.

LPG truck explodes, six injured INDONESIA: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank truck exploded late Friday in Citerep subdistrict in Serang regency, severely burning six people. The six people are employees of LPG Refilling Station in Citerep, Banten province. They have been identified as Ade, Jamal, Arya, Maman, Sidik and Marta. They were rushed to the hospital.

On the shelves Worshiping Siva and Buddha: The Temple Art of East Java Ann R. Kinney, with Marijke J. Klokke, Lydia Kieven University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu 2003 304 pp Their imposing neighbors in Central Java -- beautiful Borobudur, with its beguiling tale of rediscovery after centuries lost, the eerie, mysterious specter of Hindu Prambanan -- have often overshadowed the charms of the temples of East Java. Enough of playing second fiddle; Ann R.

Campaigners outshone by singers, rallies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After almost two weeks, election campaigning nationwide is barely living up to its name, instead resorting to dangdut performances and street rallies to attract crowds. Almost all of the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 legislative election have ignored the General Elections Commission's appeal to emphasize dialog during the first two weeks of indoor campaigning.

Sea of solace Sri Mulyanti Goenawan It is our life; it has been for generations but now it has brought death. We always knew to respect it. At times, for sure, we lived in fear of it and understood its power and the potential it had to bring destruction and even death. Sometimes heavy storms would lash the waves up against the rocks on our beaches. Sometimes trees would fall and be carried out to sea like toothpicks but always our menfolk would return to their boats and ships.

'Dangdut' singers make a killing YOGYAKARTA: Dangdut (traditional music) performers and their managers in Yogyakarta are being swamped with bookings during the election campaign, which has doubled or tripled their incomes. Sutomo, the manager of Star Galaxy Dangdut Group, said on Saturday that bookings started to flood in after the election campaign began on March 11.

Architectural odds and ends add up to an inviting home Asip A. Hasani, Contributor, Yogyakarta A first visit to the house in Kembaran village in Bantul, Yogyakarta, can prove a bit confusing. Where, the perplexed visitor asks, is the front door? A few meters into the front yard of the home of Javanese dancers Jeannie Park and Lantip Kuswala Daya, there is a narrow curved path between two curved-shaped walls made of natural stones. Eventually, it narrows into the front door.

Peace reigns in Dutch cemetery amid Aceh's strife Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Gen. J.H.R. Kohler, who led the stepped up Dutch advance to take Aceh in the late 19th century, probably never imagined that one day that he would finally -- posthumously -- find his own peaceful corner in the troublesome area.

Juliana, signatory to RI independence, dies Agencies, Amsterdam, Netherlands Former Dutch queen Juliana, who presided over the dismantling of the centuries-old Dutch empire, including granting Indonesia's independence, during her 31-year reign, died on Saturday. She was 94. Juliana, who has been away from public life for years, passed away shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, the government announced. Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende called Juliana "a mother to us all".

Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectors Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For major construction companies involved in the construction of property and infrastructure, business has almost returned to normal after being hard hit by the country's economic crisis five years ago.

Swedish law enforcers question JSX bombers, ex GAM hostage P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Swedish prosecutors and police questioned on Saturday five Acehnese, including two convicted of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) bombing in 2000, as part of their investigation into Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leader Hasan Tiro, who lives in exile in Sweden.

More voter cards printed BATAM: Batam General Elections Commission (KPU) printed 30,000 more voter registration papers after it discovered that many eligible voters had not received the forms, which they need to enable them to vote. The papers have to be presented to staff at polling stations as proof of voter eligibility. "We have printed the papers and will distribute them to people immediately," said Hardi Hood, a member of Batam KPUD, on Saturday.

Supermarket chains build more stores The expansion of supermarket chains has also contributed to an increase in construction activities in the country. Makro Indonesia, a subsidiary of Dutch-based SVH Holdings, which at present operates 14 stores, plans to open three more 10,000-square-meter (sq m) supermarket outlets in the country this year as part of its expansion plan.

Easy does it with the party hardy Colorful flags and banners adorning most parts of the city, and normally bad traffic becoming horrendous, are signs of the times as 24 parties contesting the upcoming legislative elections take their campaigns to the streets. The 22-day campaign that runs until April 1 provides an opportunity for the parties to present their platforms.

Fewer takers for some drug rehab programs Father Johanness "Hanny" Osbourne Repi from Rumah Anak Panah drug rehabilitation center said there were fewer patients signing up for his drug treatment program. "Most of them now prefer to do counseling instead of taking the whole program , which takes 14 months. It not only happens here but also at other centers," he said recently.

Airport systems back up and running INDONESIA: After two consecutive days of radar malfunctions, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng, west of Jakarta, resumed normal operations on Saturday. Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II's technical and operational manager, Effendi, told The Jakarta Post there had been no problems since 7 a.m. on Saturday. "The technicians reset all the data in the main computer that is connected to the radar. All the work was completed by 3 a.m.

Poll body insists no problem in preparation Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the bulk of unfinished work, the General Elections Commission (KPU) ensured on Saturday that election materials would be ready on time, saying preparations for their distribution was nearing completion. "Up to this second, we remain upbeat about finishing the job on time.

Indian cricket fans invade Pakistan Agence France-Presse, Lahore, Pakistan Sourav Ganguly's Indians will find full-throated support from the stands when they attempt to salvage the one-day series against Pakistan in a do-or-die clash here on Sunday. Some 4,500 Indian fans, who have traveled by road, rail and air, will be at hand to witness the last two day-night games at the Gaddafi stadium here over the next four days.

Hard line of religion used to treat addiction Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was not a pretty picture: A shabby little mosque in a dark alley, filled with puddles of mud because of the heavy rain, with a foul odor emanating from the nearby river and traditional market. Passing through the curved hole in the wall of an entrance, the sight inside was even more disturbing, with several men chained to poles on the mosque's verandah.

TV Program: Sunday, March 21, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 6:30 Documentary 7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:30 p.m.

Upcoming concerts: Enrique, Gareth and Maksim come to town Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The list of international artists who braved the travel warnings to play gigs here in recent years is not very impressive. But, taking a more positive outlook, our country is beginning to gain reconsideration as a safe ground. American rock groups Korn and Toto, pop diva Mariah Carey and legendary songstress Jane Birkin kicked off the new year's musical moments with performances in February.

'Kwaliteit 2': New comedy a self-indulgent prank Joko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Kwaliteit 2 (Quality 2) Comedy Starring Bramatyo W., Rahadian, Mualimin, Dennis Adhiswara, Yunita David Directed by Dennis Adhiswara *1/2 (out of ****) Twenty-two-year-old Dennis Adhiswara just made his mark as the youngest movie director in the country with his sport/comedy/action/martial-arts Kwaliteit 2 (Quality 2).

Traditional approach to healing ripe for change David Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com It's early Sunday morning at a nondescript hotel near Blok M in South Jakarta, and an anxious group of women is waiting to see Jeng (Mrs.) Asih Marlyna. The corridor is ill-lit and some hyperactive kids jump around, while their mothers look on wearily.

Slip of tongue startles supporters SURABAYA: For most people, a slip of the tongue is usually just a simple mistake and is quickly forgotten, but it can spell the end of a politician's career. A campaigner for the Indonesia Justice and Unity Party (PKPI) made a major gaffe on Saturday when campaigning for the party before a crowd at a field on Jl. Dharmawangsa here. Instead of shouting "Viva PKPI!" as a closing remark, the campaigner promoted Golkar.

Multitalented Putu still a rebel with a cause Christina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta The huge animal twitches and writhes when it finds its master with a whip. Then the white object changes into new forms: soldiers going to war, a human being born in pain, another swallowed by the constantly moving thing. Seven people under a huge canvas fight a war with the world and themselves, building the illusion of becoming one, just to break this again with lighting of inside silhouettes.

U.S. warns of RI terror attack Reuters, Washington, D.C. The United States said on Friday a terror attack in Indonesia was possible in the run-up to the April elections and also warned of persistent threats worldwide, particularly in the Middle East. After suspected Islamic militants killed 202 people ahead of Spain's elections in an attack that helped alter Sunday's outcome, Washington warned militants might try something similar in Indonesia, a State Department official said.

Peace reigns in Dutch cemetery amid Aceh's strife Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Gen. J.H.R. Kohler, who led the stepped up Dutch advance to take Aceh in the late 19th century, probably never imagined that one day he would finally -- posthumously -- find his own peaceful corner in the troublesome area. He lost his life at the hands of incensed Acehnese in 1873 after setting ablaze the Grand Mosque of Baiturrahman in Banda Aceh, and his body was buried in Batavia, present-day Jakarta.