Archive: 16 October 2005
38 articles found
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung Gadung
The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung GadungRendi 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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imagination
Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imaginationSusi 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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
Diving at magnificent Tulamben
Diving at magnificent TulambenLeony 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artist
Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artistKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWearing 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Drugmaker to make generic Tamiflu
Drugmaker to make generic TamifluUNITED 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Making the best home theater system
Making the best home theater systemAgus 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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Cerebral rock
Cerebral rockArtist : 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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Singapore auctions show burgeoning art market
Singapore auctions show burgeoning art marketCarla 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
JP/9/dean
JP/9/dean A short cut to ParisEveryone 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
Murti Bunanta promotes storytelling
Murti Bunanta promotes storytellingT. 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 Morning News 7:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang9:00 Music: Delta10:00 English For Fun11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Children Variety Show12:30 p.m.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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,"...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Aceh peace deal goes on despite shooting
Aceh peace deal goes on despite shootingNurdin Hasan, Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehA 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Walhi celebrates 25th anniversary
Walhi celebrates 25th anniversaryIndonesian 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Mortician: a profitable but stressful profession
Mortician: a profitable but stressful professionThe 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Il Mare satiates Italian food lovers
Il Mare satiates Italian food lovers Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaDown 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Young Asian poets woo with words
Young Asian poets woo with wordsChisato 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
Heavy rains 'en route' to capital
Heavy rains 'en route' to capitalBambang 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Young women writers break through convention
Young women writers break through conventionSusi Andrini, Contributor, Ubud, Bali She writes about wild sexuality and female genitalia -- lush and weird things considered taboo under "conventional" literary laws.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Bali cries, again
Bali cries, againJodie 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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Man dies of suspected bird flu
Man dies of suspected bird fluJAKARTA: 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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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...
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during Ramadhan
Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during RamadhanKurniawan 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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
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.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005
A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevails
A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevailsBambang 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.