Archive: 11 April 2004
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Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Trio of designers show their stuff
Trio of designers show their stuff In a recent interview here, Indonesian-born designer Farah Angsana said it was strange and sad that she had to go all the way to Paris to make her name.But she also noted the outstanding talent to be found here.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Indonesia thumps NZ to stay in Group 1
Indonesia thumps NZ to stay in Group 1Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has retained its place in Asia-Oceania Group 1 for next season's Davis Cup after securing an overall 3-0 win on Saturday over New Zealand in their second round playoffs at the Bung Karno Open Tennis Stadium in...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Ethnic minorities protest in Vietnam
Ethnic minorities protest in Vietnam VIETNAM: Ethnic minority villagers staged a protest Saturday in Vietnam's troubled Central Highlands province of Daklak, the site of mass demonstrations over religion and land issues three years ago, according to police and government officials.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Nova, Vita through to Japan Open final
Nova, Vita through to Japan Open finalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nova Widianto and Vita Marissa of Indonesia advanced to the mixed doubles final at the Japan Open after dispatching Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager of Denmark 15-5, 15-12 in the semifinals on Saturday.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Easier to become a minister than a legislator
Easier to become a minister than a legislatorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One thing that people tend to overlook regarding the legislative election is the fact that it is easier to become a minister than a legislator.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Excuse me? When customer service is missing in action
Excuse me? When customer service is missing in actionKrabbe K. Piting Contributor JakartaRemember that scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts' Vivian was brushed off by the mightier-than-thou Rodeo Drive shop assistant? I had to stop myself from shouting "Go Vivian!" when she turned up at the...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
What's your poison? Finding some stress relief
What's your poison? Finding some stress reliefAida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta Living in this decrepit metropolitan city can be really depressing. What's new, right? Face it -- it's hard to follow grandma's advice to always think positive and always make sure to be surrounded by positive energy...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home
Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was emotionally and physically exhausted.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Parties up the ante over 'unfair' polls
Parties up the ante over 'unfair' pollsM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of political parties rejecting the legitimacy of this year's legislative election has grown -- and so have their demands.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Guests need more than just comfortable rooms
Guests need more than just comfortable roomsSudibyo M. Wiradji and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post/Contributor, Jakarta At most star-rated hotels, the guests are considered kings who are highly valued, which means that customer satisfaction is the hotels' highest priority.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
House of Irsan steps into a brave new world
House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda, Contributor, Nusa Dua, Bali Ready or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat
Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa, Contributor, Jakarta Anyone who says that the cachet of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll break
Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll breakMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After almost a month-long break due to the campaigning period for legislative elections, the Indonesian premier soccer league resumed on Saturday with Persijatim of Surakarta upsetting host...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challenging
Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challengingT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The phone kept ringing. Dozens of different people called her, asking the same questions. The woman was stressed, tired and weary, but she tried her best to keep calm and answer the questions patiently.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 11, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 11, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak8:00 Documentary9:00 Music: Delta10:00 TV Drama11:00 Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 TV Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 City News4:00 TV Drama: Komseko6:30 English for...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting pretty
Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting prettyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 70 percent of some six million ballot papers in Jakarta have been counted as of Saturday at 8 p.m., the sixth day after the April 5 legislative election.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat
Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa Contributor JakartaAnyone who says a cache of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now. Turn on private TV station TransTV any night of the week from 6 p.m.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
If only we could turn back time
If only we could turn back timeDewi K It was still cold that late afternoon after the rain. I sat on the rear porch, facing the small garden. I gently stroked my chair, and it was as cold as my heart. There was a chill about everything in the house.You were buried early this afternoon.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home
Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
RI issues travel warning for UK
RI issues travel warning for UK INDONESIA: Indonesia has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Britain due to fears of possible terror attacks following the recent bombings in Spain."The terrorism threat is moving to Great Britain, particularly to cities," said a statement issued by the...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Solar power
Solar powerCalling himself a comic actor, not a comedian, Mat Solar has emerged from career exile in the 1980s to star in Bajaj Bajuri, one of the most popular TV sitcoms of recent years.Page 3 Alien territory Ready or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion, thanks to Bali-based fashion...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Getting the word out
Getting the word out It was a Sunday afternoon, as Doom Island residents in Sorong, Papua, waited for the arrival of Sri Rosiati and Sri Irianingsih, better known as the "twin sister teachers" and founders of the Kartini Emergency School for underprivileged children in Jakarta.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provinces
PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provincesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) maintained the slimmest of leads in the legislative election on Saturday, but House Speaker Akbar Tandjung's Golkar Party ruled in more than...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
House of Irsan steps into a brave new world
House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda Contributor Nusa Dua, BaliReady or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan. In his show titled "A man in a woman's body" for his House of Irsan label, the shy designer...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Voting abroad not all fun and games
Voting abroad not all fun and gamesDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia If it had not been for the security check at the gate, the atmosphere inside would have reminded a visitor of a party in full swing.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso church
Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso churchRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Two unidentified gunmen stormed into a church in the troubled region of Poso on Saturday night, firing a hail of bullets at a congregation attending an Easter sermon and injuring seven, including a...