Archive: 16 October 2005
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Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 English For Fun 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Children Variety Show 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Murti Bunanta promotes storytelling
Murti Bunanta promotes storytelling T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Children are strong. That is the view of children's literature specialist Murti Bunanta after a visit to tsunami-hit Aceh to tell stories to the children there. They laughed a lot as she told her stories to cheer them up, after which she would ask the children to sing cheerful songs together. "They are very strong as they are able to keep from showing their feelings even though they are suffering," she said.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/9/dean
JP/9/dean A short cut to Paris Everyone making their career in the fashion world wants to carve out a place for himself or herself in Paris, one of the world's great fashion capitals. Unfortunately, the roads to Paris are few and far between for young designers.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore auctions show burgeoning art market
Singapore auctions show burgeoning art market Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Every April and September, there seems to be a mass exodus of art lovers from Indonesia to Singapore. Those are the times of the Singapore art previews, auctions and exhibitions, crammed into less than three days. Three auctions in a row, a preview and an exhibition opening, all relative to Indonesia and the other Southeast Asian countries, was in fact a bit too much for this art connoisseur to take in.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Samudra Suki offers Indochina menu
Samudra Suki offers Indochina menu With its delicious Indochina menu in October, Samudra Suki restaurant at the Mulia Hotel promises to satisfy all of its guests. Guests can savor a fragrant seafood salad with glass noodles appetizer or sour and spicy soup with crispy snapper fillet. A mouthwatering fried crab with curry sauce is available for the main course. For dessert, iced jelly, red bean and mung bean is available to top off this exquisite dining experience.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cerebral rock
Cerebral rock Artist : Sajama Cut Album : The Osaka Journals Label : Universal Music Indonesia Rating : *** 1/2 out of ***** Standout tracks : Fallen Japanese, Lagu Tema, Alibi There's been many times in the history of rock music when a groundbreaking act pops out of a vacuum -- a band or performer bursts out of nowhere, owing nothing to their predecessors or the music scene around them. Take Detroit punk progenitor The Stooges or punk's pioneer romantics Television, for example.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Making the best home theater system
Making the best home theater system Agus Setiadi, Contributor, Jakarta There are many interesting activities that you can do to take your minds off your routine work during your free time at home. For Aris, an assistant in a leading notary's office in the Sudirman area, his favorite pastime is viewing films. Aris gets enthusiastic support from his family, who also like viewing films.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Drugmaker to make generic Tamiflu
Drugmaker to make generic Tamiflu UNITED KINGDOM: Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer Cipla plans to produce a generic version of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu to counter a feared bird flu pandemic, The Financial Times reported on Saturday, quoting a company official. "The whole world needs it and there is a tremendous shortage," Cipla's joint managing director Amar Lulla told the paper, brushing off the potential threat of legal action from Tamiflu's maker Roche.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung Gadung
The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung Gadung Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The 300-hectare Gunung Gadung cemetery is probably the largest and most elegant land of the dead in the country. Located beside the luxurious Rancamaya housing complex in Ciawi, Bogor -- some 65 kilometers southeast of Jakarta -- the cemetery looks more like a park thanks to its well-maintained lawns and glittering marble tombs.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Island Jewels shows new collection
Island Jewels shows new collection Island Jewels of Indonesian has introduced a brand new collection of sterling silver and stone jewelry for the local and international markets ahead of the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays. While all of the jewelry is made by local artisans, the company also uses Italian technology and polishing techniques on its jewelry. Island Jewels employs about 20 stonecutters and 15 silversmiths at its headquarters in Yogyakarta.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artist
Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artist Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wearing a purple kebaya (Javanese blouse) and brown sarong, a woman is sleeping on a blue chair. The walls are painted blue and the ground, purple and green. A red parrot has its eyes fixed on her. That acrylic painting is titled Dreaming. The short title provides an apt description of the painting.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Diving at magnificent Tulamben
Diving at magnificent Tulamben Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Tulamben, Bali Two weeks after obtaining my diving certificate, I stood nervously on the beach at Tulamben in the northeastern part of Bali, a two-hour drive from Sanur. Sure, the dive site, as rich with marine life as it is with history with the wreck of USS Liberty lying underwater, is said to be gentle on even the greenest novices.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
To hunt terrorists, police required to recite Koran
To hunt terrorists, police required to recite Koran The hunt for terrorists is not the sole responsibility of only the intelligence agency, plainclothes policemen and members of the Antiterror Special Detachment, more popularly known as Den- 88.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Applications open for young global citizens camp
Applications open for young global citizens camp The British Council Indonesia is opening applications for 10 young participants, aged 18 to 25, from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and the UK to participate in an intercultural camp on mutual understanding and cultural identity in Davao City, the Philippines, which is to be held from Jan. 16 through Jan. 25, 2006.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Premium break from Borobudur
Premium break from Borobudur From Sept. 1 through Dec. 29, 2005, the Borobudur Hotel is offering the Premium Break Experience which allows guest to stay in a deluxe room and enjoy the Club Lounge for just US$100 a night. The facilities include private check in and late check out until 6 p.m., American buffet breakfast for two people and evening cocktail with canapes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Coffee and tea is served throughout the day.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Group 36 opens Mickey Mouse outlets
Group 36 opens Mickey Mouse outlets Retail firm PT Group Tiga Enam has opened Mickey Mouse outlets in Plaza Indonesia and Pondok Indah Mall II. The outlets carry T-shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, bags, shoes, hats and other items featuring pictures of popular Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and so forth.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imagination
Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imagination Susi Andrini, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Amid the serious panel discussions held at the recent Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2005 was a cartoon workshop for children hosted at the Pondok Pekak Library and Learning Center. "Welcome to the joyous world of cartoons," exclaimed Jango Paramartha, founder of Bali-based Bog Bog cartoon magazine and chairman of the Indonesian Cartoonists Association.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Be prepared for price hikes!
Be prepared for price hikes! The audio-video market is now really sluggish. Why? Because the fasting month is here now and Muslims, that make up the majority of the community, allocate their money mostly for daily necessities. Besides, following the average 106% increase in fuel prices, principals must surely raise their prices. This, obviously, is causing the market to become depressed. Prices have indeed moved upwards.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taking the plunge in Bali
Taking the plunge in Bali With a colorful variety of tropical fish, Bali is likely to leave divers of all levels satisfied. The following dive sites can all be accessed for short stay dives, while three or five-day trips give visitors to really experience the beauty in the blue waters surrounding the island. Access time is calculated from Sanur Sanur and Nusa Dua Diving difficulty: Easy Average visibility: 6-10m / 18-33ft Average depth: 10m / 33ft Max.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevails
A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevails Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For many Jakartans, the death of a relative is a double blow. They mourn because their loved one has left them forever. And the funeral requires a sizable amount of money, which is quite a burden for many people, particularly those in the low-income bracket. Actually, they should not need to much worry about funeral costs as the city has allocated a budget to cover much of the expenses.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan refreshment at Lobby Lounge
Ramadhan refreshment at Lobby Lounge Sunset during Ramadhan is a most anticipated moment for Muslims, because it marks the time to break the fast. The Shangri-La Hotel offers a wide selection of Ramadhan refreshments from soups and salads, to hot and cold dishes, beverages and desserts. All of these refreshments are available exclusively at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during Ramadhan
Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during Ramadhan Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bringing a basket full of dates and cookies, a man walked around the lobby of Mulia Hotel in Senayan offering them to guests. It was dusk. It was time for Muslims to break their fast. Some people took the dates and continued their conversation in the lobby while others rushed to the hotel's restaurant after taking a few. "We provide our guests with dates or cookies to break their fast for free.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Skechers hit local market
Skechers hit local market Indonesian retail company PT Mitra Adi Perkasa (MAP) has introduced the popular Skechers line of women's sports shoes to the local market. According to the company, Skechers shoes in the United States are worn by among others Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. In Indonesia, Skechers shoes are available for between Rp 329,000 and Rp 399,000, and can be found at Planet Sports, The Athlete's Foot, Foot Gear and Sports Station.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
King Koil opens at PIM II
King Koil opens at PIM II King Koil is now offering one-stop bedding shopping at its new boutique in Sogo Department Store at Pondok Indah Mall (PIM) II in South Jakarta. The boutique offers a variety of bedding collections, including mattresses, bed linens, supporting divans and bedding accessories such as pillows, bolsters, light quilts and mattress protectors. King Koil is also introducing a new collection of mattresses called the Grand Astoria, Astoria, Crystal Firm and Crystal Plush.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Seeking a final resting place
Seeking a final resting place For many Jakartans, particularly the poor, the death of a relative can be a double blow. They mourn because their loved one has gone forever and because they have to pay a lot of money to greedy cemetery officials in order to secure a plot in a much- neglected public cemetery owned by the city administration. For rich people, however, there are several cemeteries around Jakarta where they can build a grand tomb for their deceased.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Man dies of suspected bird flu
Man dies of suspected bird flu JAKARTA: A 56-year-old man has died in hospital of suspected bird flu, which has claimed at least three lives in the country, an official said on Saturday. "The man, Ramdani, died last night from severe pneumonia and kidney failure," said Ilham Patu, a spokesman for Jakarta's Sulianti Saroso Hospital. The Jakarta resident showed symptoms of bird flu after being admitted to the hospital on Monday but the result of his first test was negative, Patu said.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali cries, again
Bali cries, again Jodie Harrison, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Oct. 1, 2005 began as yet another day in paradise on the idyllic island of Bali. The sun was shining, the frangipani blooming and the streets were colorfully decorated with ceremonial offerings for the eve of Galungan, the Balinese "Christmas" celebrations. On previous nights, fireworks had been set off on the beach to ward off evil spirits.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Picturing a new world
Picturing a new world As part of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2005, which closed on Oct. 11, Finnish-born art teacher Riita Thezar hosted the Between Worlds Art Workshop for children. "The everyday reality in Bali is that they meet children from different worlds, from foreign countries," said Thezar, who has lived on the resort island for 18 years with her Chinese- Sundanese painter husband, Delly Thezar.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nikko hotel Ramadhan Package
Nikko hotel Ramadhan Package For the special occasion of Ramadhan, the Hotel Nikko Jakarta is offering a very special Nikko Stay Ramadhan Package. Valid until Nov. 4, 2005, you can experience the distinguished Nikko hospitality for as little as Rp 500,000 per night for Superior Room, Corner Room or Deluxe Room. This package includes your choice of in-room sahur (predawn meal) or buffet breakfast at The Olive Tree Restaurant for two people.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Heavy rains 'en route' to capital
Heavy rains 'en route' to capital Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A storm felled trees on Saturday in several areas of the city, worsening traffic congestion and warning of prolonged rain predicted for next week. The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) reiterated warnings, particularly for the residents of flood-prone areas, saying the city would soon see the worst of the rainy season. "Downpours have been more frequent.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Young Asian poets woo with words
Young Asian poets woo with words Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali A smoky night sky punctuated by pin-prick stars set the mood as Southeast Asian poets released ballads over those gathered in the open-air courtyard of the Three Monkeys cafe.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Il Mare satiates Italian food lovers
Il Mare satiates Italian food lovers Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Down on the ground floor of the Mulia Hotel in Senayan, Italian food lovers can savor various Italian dishes and beverages in an atmosphere of tranquility. Only the melodious voices of tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti are heard. The tables are adorned with red and blue ribbons with yellow flowers while the walls are terra-cotta red.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anggun C. Sasmi: 'It's like a marriage'
Anggun C. Sasmi: 'It's like a marriage' A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Indonesian-born singer Anggun, choosing a brand to be associated with is a decision she has mulled over for years. "It's like a marriage. I've been waiting for it for a long time and the timing is right," Anggun said commenting on her appointment as an ambassador for Audemars Piguet (AP), an international brand of luxury timepieces.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mortician: a profitable but stressful profession
Mortician: a profitable but stressful profession The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mahanani does not have to worry about her clients blinking when she puts on their eye shadow. After all, their souls have already departed their now cold bodies. Still, she will chatter and apply face powder and lipstick softly and carefully -- a sign of respect for the dead, said Nani, as she is called.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Walhi celebrates 25th anniversary
Walhi celebrates 25th anniversary Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) executive director Chalid Muhammad (left) talks with former minister of the environment Sonny Keraf during a ceremony held to celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary. Chalid urged on Saturday environmental organizations to get a greater portion of the public involved in advocating environmental issues.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Applications opens for young global citizens camp
Applications opens for young global citizens camp The British Council Indonesia is opening applications for 10 young participants, aged 18 to 25, from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and the UK to participate in an intercultural camp on mutual understanding and cultural identity in Davao City, the Philippines, which is to be held from Jan. 16 through Jan. 25, 2006.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace deal goes on despite shooting
Aceh peace deal goes on despite shooting Nurdin Hasan, Agence France-Presse/Banda Aceh A former Aceh rebel has been shot and wounded by a soldier during disarmament aimed at ending decades of violence in the tsunami- hit conflict zone, police said on Saturday. Former rebels from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) began handing over their rifles and pistols to foreign monitors on Friday, in the second phase of disarmament that was part of the peace deal agreed with the government in August.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Young women writers break through convention
Young women writers break through convention Susi Andrini, Contributor, Ubud, Bali She writes about wild sexuality and female genitalia -- lush and weird things considered taboo under "conventional" literary laws. But Ayu Utami's award-winning debut novel Saman shook the Indonesian literary stage like a hurricane. Using vulgar language here and there and unveiling the deepest yearnings of women's sexuality, Ayu is considered the "naughty girl" of the contemporary Indonesian literary scene.