Archive: 29 August 2004
23 articles found
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Fire hits ornamental fish market
Fire hits ornamental fish marketINDONESIA: A fire broke out in the ornamental fish market area on Jl. Barito in Gandaria, South Jakarta, late Saturday, but no casualties were reported.The fire in the area adjacent to the flower market was reported to have started around 9:30 p.m.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Indonesia to join Kendo ASEAN tournament
Indonesia to join Kendo ASEAN tournamentEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaSixteen Indonesian kendoka from the All-Indonesia Kendo Federation (AIKF) will compete in the seventh ASEAN Kendo tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
'Dangdut' king A. Rafiq dstill in tune
'Dangdut' king A. Rafiq dstill in tuneNarada Krisnaputra, Contributor, JakartaThe burly man looks surprised and his eyes widen. All of a sudden, he moves his body closer to me; his face is just inches from mine. For a very brief moment, I think he is about to yell, or worse, hypnotize me.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Minahasa's traditional house travels well
Minahasa's traditional house travels wellJongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoThe growing fascination with traditional houses has put Woloan, a small village in Manado, on the map both here and abroad.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Gus Dur endorses Susilo's bid for presidency
Gus Dur endorses Susilo's bid for presidencyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaReneging on his earlier vow to abstain, former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid declared on Saturday he would vote for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Sept. 20 runoff.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Come and visit us, if you really want to
Come and visit us, if you really want toTraveling exposes you to the good and the bad not only of the place you travel to, but also helps you to see your town, city, country, etc. in a different light.Local schoolbooks always point out how beautiful Indonesia is, with its lush rain forests (with...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
A reporter calls on his peers to tell Aceh's story
A reporter calls on his peers to tell Aceh's storyEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's Secret War in Aceh John Martinkus Random House Australia, 2004 326 ppUsing the word "secret" as a book title is bound to be a magnet for curious readers, the tease to draw them in to find out more...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Benny Moerdani in 'critical condition'
Benny Moerdani in 'critical condition'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Armed Forces (ABRI) chief Gen. (ret) Leonardus Benyamin "Benny" Moerdani was reported to have gone into a coma on Saturday following a steady deterioration in his health since he was hospitalized early in...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 TV Drama: Traditional 12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00 Robocon6:30 Bagito's Show: Obrolan Wong...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 TV Drama: Traditional 12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00 Robocon6:30 Bagito's Show: Obrolan Wong...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Semarang: `Little Holland' tries to came alive
Semarang: `Little Holland' tries to came aliveM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAlways renowned as a bustling port city, Semarang is rarely considered an inviting place to stop and take in the sights.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Festival out to boost interest in local comics
Festival out to boost interest in local comicsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHanny, 27, was window-shopping at Mal Ciputra in Grogol, West Jakarta, when she noticed a banner informing shoppers of the Comic Festival on the fourth floor. Curious, she decided to take a look.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Local coffee shops wake up and smell the competition
Local coffee shops wake up and smell the competitionP.C. Naommy, Contributor, JakartaFor Serli Wawolumaya, it's all about the coffee. When the 23-year-old private company employee and PR student seeks out her daily pick-me-up, she does not look for a trendy spot to stop and talk shop as others look...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Perfect places for pick-me-ups
Perfect places for pick-me-upsCoffee culture in Jakarta has taken on its own meaning, distinct from the original function of its counterparts Europe where regulars stop in for a taste of the bitter black stuff.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Warehouse gutted by fire
Warehouse gutted by fireINDONESIA: Fire gutted on Saturday a warehouse belonging to paper producer PT Pura Barutama in Kudus, Central Java province. No fatalities were reported in the incident.The fire department was called immediately after the fire started in the warehouse at 4.30 p.m.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Govt's commitment to fighting corruption questioned
Govt's commitment to fighting corruption questionedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government's commitment to the eradication of corruption has come under public scrutiny due to its apparently lackluster support for the eight-month-old Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK),...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Artists tap the Olympic spirit, with a twist
Artists tap the Olympic spirit, with a twistCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAs the Olympics returned to its native home this year, with the first ever Cultural Olympics to accompany the Sports Games in Athens, a group of 28 Indonesian artists drew inspiration from the auspicious event.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Choosing the right wine a matter of taste
Choosing the right wine a matter of tasteMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaMany of us dream of being a great host, but it's the wine that gets us every time. The trick of properly pairing our menu with accompanying wine gives some novice hosts sleepless nights while trying to find the right...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, August 29, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 TV Drama: Traditional 12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00 Robocon6:30 Bagito's Show: Obrolan Wong...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Names
NamesY. WibowoThe air was damp and fetid with the smell of urine, and Karyo felt uneasy.He was not sure how long he would be behind bars: Five or 10 years, perhaps more. After 57 days in the cell, the resolution of the case remained unclear.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
'Dangdut' king A. Rafiq still in tune
'Dangdut' king A. Rafiq still in tuneNarada Krisnaputra, Contributor, JakartaThe burly man looks surprised and his eyes widen. All of a sudden, he moves his body closer to me; his face is just inches from mine.For a very brief moment, I think he is about to yell, or worse, hypnotize me.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Come visit us, if you really want to
Come visit us, if you really want toTraveling exposes you to the good and the bad not only of the place you travel to, but also helps you to see your town, city, country, etc. in a different light. Local schoolbooks always point out how beautiful Indonesia is, with its lush rain forests (with the...
Sun, 29 Aug 2004
Local coffee shops wake up and smell the competition
Local coffee shops wake up and smell the competitionP.C. Naommy Contributor Jakarta For Serli Wawolumaya, it's all about the coffee. When the 23-year-old private company employee and PR student seeks out her daily pick-me-up, she does not look for a trendy spot to stop and talk shop as others look...