Archive: 23 May 2004
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Sun, 23 May 2004
WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INI
WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INIHouse's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaWhen appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Tradition and modernity in the Pacific
Tradition and modernity in the PacificDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Suva/Vila The contingent of the Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih arrived in Fiji amid continuous rituals in the nation's last farewell to their founding father, former prime minister and president Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, who...
Sun, 23 May 2004
JP/14/M00
JP/14/M00Photo captionsPhoto A: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniLooking out over the central business district in Suva, Fiji's capital. Despite political turbulence in recent years, life has returned to normal in Fiji.Photos B, C: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniA hotel garden in bloom outside Nadi, Fiji (photo left).
Sun, 23 May 2004
Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition
Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris When Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on hand.
Sun, 23 May 2004
On a hope and a prayer
On a hope and a prayer Hope is the unifying factor for the pilgrims -- young and old, Indonesian or foreign -- visiting Sendangsono spring, the country's oldest pilgrimage site for Roman Catholics. From the main road, the pilgrims slowly make their way up the five- kilometer path to the site.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.
Sun, 23 May 2004
TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00 Cartoon: Robocon7:00 News: Berita Malam7:30 TV Drama9:00 News:...
Sun, 23 May 2004
'I like the scribble in secondhand books'
'I like the scribble in secondhand books'======================================================= After bringing the reality of life around us to the stage last week with his latest play marking Teater Mandiri's 33rd anniversary, Putu Wijaya is still going full steam.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Suheri reaps success in life against all odds
Suheri reaps success in life against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risks
Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mother recently posted a message in a mailing list here, urging parents to be aware of mercury contained in some vaccines, which allegedly causes a condition with symptoms similar to autism.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Freak storm hits Jakarta
Freak storm hits JakartaINDONESIA: A freak storm brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail to several areas of Central and South Jakarta on Saturday afternoon.No casualties or damage were reported, although the city's Disaster Mitigation Center received reports of several felled trees near the...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Daniel Sahuleka
Daniel SahulekaArtist : Daniel Sahuleka Album : The Best of Daniel Sahuleka (Moedyamusic/Alfa Records)Back in the 1980s, Indonesian-born Dutchman Daniel Sahuleka was a big name on the pop scene here, with his distinctive, clear and eloquent voice winning the hearts of millions.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Suheri reaps success against all odds
Suheri reaps success against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Appeals court frees three terror convicts
Appeals court frees three terror convictsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Palu High Court said here on Saturday it had annulled the convictions of three of five terror suspects in Central Sulawesi."They have been found not guilty.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscape
Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscapeFritz Kuhlmann, Contributor, Jakarta The transsexual in his shabby apartment stares at the observer, proud in his glamorous attire. A fisherman puts on a pair of dirty woolen gloves, preparing to dive into the dark ocean to prey upon the green mussel.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholics
Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholicsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Seoul If the beautiful scenes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy attract tourists to visit its New Zealand locales, it is Korean TV heartthrob Won Bin who lured Rini Ichram to the peninsula country.
Sun, 23 May 2004
KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticket
KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta/Surabaya Defying demands from the public, the General Elections Commission (KPU) dashed on Saturday any remaining hopes for former president Abdurrahman Wahid to regain power after it disqualified him from the...
Sun, 23 May 2004
French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition
French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Pick and choose the right watch
Pick and choose the right watch Singapore has long been a select shopping destination for Indonesians, even though they know they can get the same goods back home.Look no further than the example of the Cartier luxury watch.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Fashion and food festival a mix of everything
Fashion and food festival a mix of everythingLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday is the final day of the 2004 Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival at Kelapa Gading Permai residential area, North Jakarta, and it offers a wide array of events, from fashion shows to traditional dance, food...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Slank
SlankArtist : Slank Album : Road to Peace (Slank Records) When Slank vocalist Kaka yells, "Yo parents, learn how to understand your children!" in Gap, it tells us that while 20 years has passed, the band is still able to channel the voice of youth.
Sun, 23 May 2004
August set for transport council establishment
August set for transport council establishmentDamar Harsanto JakartaResponding to public criticism on the city's transportation policies, the Jakarta administration is to establish a Transportation Council in August at the latest. The deadline under Bylaw No.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Design not the be all and end all of fashion careers
Design not the be all and end all of fashion careersMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta It's the glamor factor that draws a lot of young people into fashion careers, usually as designers or models. Fashion designers and models sometimes emerge as celebrities because of their frequent exposure in the...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Oil price strength and its ramifications for Indonesia
Oil price strength and its ramifications for IndonesiaDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Soaring oil prices have again been creating headlines in the economic sections of most newspapers. After climbing about 40 percent last year, oil prices have continued to gyrate widely over the past two weeks.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Searching for a visionary leader
Searching for a visionary leaderElwin Tobing Iowa, U.S. In his speech accepting his nomination as the U.S. Democratic Party's 1992 presidential candidate, Bill Clinton said, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." This is true for individuals, corporations and so too for nations.
Sun, 23 May 2004
House's interior is designed for the ages
House's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs and preferences of a family...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Megawati orders the weeding out of RMS
Megawati orders the weeding out of RMSM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered here on Saturday the eradication of the separatist group, the South Maluku Republic (RMS), blamed for renewed clashes in Ambon last month, as Muslim protesters greeted her visit.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Court denies Anwar bail request
Court denies Anwar bail requestMALAYSIA: Malaysia's highest court rejected on Saturday a request by jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to be released on bail pending the outcome of his final appeal of a sodomy conviction.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Alleged maid abuser charged in Malaysia
Alleged maid abuser charged in MalaysiaAgencies Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta/KupangA Malaysian housewife alleged to have violently abused her teenage Indonesian maid was charged on Saturday, a day after the suspect's husband lodged a police report claiming the maid's injuries were self-inflicted.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist
Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma, Contributor, Jakarta Now that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.
Sun, 23 May 2004
French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition
French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elisabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on...
Sun, 23 May 2004
The Presidential elections: A prognosis
The Presidential elections: A prognosisJusuf Wanandi Jakarta During a conference on the Indonesian elections held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG) at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra on...
Sun, 23 May 2004
Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downs
Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downsHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaIan Antono is the epitome of the cool guitarist.The 54 year old keeps his words to a minimum, smokes a lot, is well-mannered and laid back, off and on stage.
Sun, 23 May 2004
Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist
Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma Contributor JakartaNow that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.