Archive: 30 October 2005
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Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Installment of MRP members delayed
Installment of MRP members delayed INDONESIA: The inauguration of members into the Papuan People's Council (MRP) in the provincial capital of Jayapura has been delayed for technical reasons, a senior Papuan councillor said on Saturday. The 42 elected MRP members should have been installed on Saturday, but the inauguration ceremony has been postponed until Monday because Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf had not signed a letter approving the installment.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nikko hampers have RI flavor
Nikko hampers have RI flavor To celebrate Idul Fitri, the Nikko Hotel is putting together a range of hampers, which guests can order until Nov. 3. The hampers have been beautifully arranged by executive chef Setiyanto and pastry chef Sapto Wibowo and his team.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destination
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destination Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Singapore With its sparkle and shine, jewelry has long provided that extra glitz for the fashion world. But now jewelry is stepping out on its own and taking over center stage.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals need reputation management
Hospitals need reputation management Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta An email sent to a cyber mailing list in the third week of October warning all mailing list members about the poor coordination at a Greater Jakarta-based hospital could have a more damaging impact on the hospital's reputation once it is published in print media. The email sender claims to be the father of a 17-month-old baby who was being treated in the hospital for high fever that had reached 41 degrees C.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested with 1,000 detonators
Man arrested with 1,000 detonators INDONESIA: East Nusa Tenggara Police said on Saturday they had arrested a man in possession of 1,000 detonators. "The preliminary assumption is that the detonators were going to be sold for illegal fishing purposes, but we are not discounting other possibilities," said provincial police chief Edward Aritonang.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Azyumardi Azra:
Azyumardi Azra: Islam, restraint and corruption Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prominent Muslim intellectual and rector at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) in Ciputat, Banten, Prof. Azyumardi Azra is a friendly, humble person. He often discusses a variety of matters with colleagues, academicians, politicians, leaders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and newspeople.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
When strangers call for 'THR'
When strangers call for 'THR' As I was about to leave home one morning, a man wearing the uniform of a hansip (neighborhood security guard) approached me and said in a rather loud voice,"Hadiah Lebaran! Hadiah Lebaran! (Idul Fitri presents)" I had never seen him before. He was definitely not our regular hansip, so I ignored him. The next day, the courier who had been delivering the monthly water bill in our area came and gave an envelope to my daughter.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
[i]Terbang (Flying):
Terbang (Flying): A Compilation of Best Poems Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, pub. 3 Kucing kecil (3 Small Cats): A Compilation of Short Stories Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, Organizing Committee of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2005, pub. Poetry, short story books reveal world according to children Rita A.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three school girls beheaded near Poso
Three school girls beheaded near Poso Ruslan Sangadji and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Poso/Jakarta Tension and grief remained heavy in the air in Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as three female students from a Christian high school were beheaded Saturday morning by six unidentified assailants. The incident occurred as Muslims prepare to celebrate Idul Fitri in a town that is still struggling to recover fully from two years of Christian-Muslim battles.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sons, daughters coming home for holiday reunions
Sons, daughters coming home for holiday reunions ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Across the country at most of the main entry gates, scores of sons and daughters -- especially daughters -- are coming home these days for the Idul Fitri holidays. There is a lot of sobbing and hugging all around once a face is spotted among teeming crowds at the airports.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/MIGRANT
JP/1/MIGRANT Sons, daughters coming home for Idul Fitri reunions ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Across the country at most of the main entry gates, millions of sons and daughters -- especially daughters -- are coming home these days for the Idul Fitri holidays. There is a lot of sobbing and hugging all around once a face is spotted among teeming crowds at the airports.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Marriott offers 'Lebaran' sweets
Marriott offers 'Lebaran' sweets Sailendra Deli at the JW Marriott Hotel is presenting a unique selection of traditional snacks, including lanting (crunchy snacks made of cassava) for Lebaran. The snacks can be ordered from Oct. 3 through Nov. 4. Inspired by the hidden beauty of Indonesian traditional snacks and the old recipes of his parents, pastry chef Muttaqien is bringing out the best in Lebaran goodies.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Emergency numbers during Lebaran
Emergency numbers during Lebaran Partial list of emergency numbers, restaurants and public services that will remain open during the holidays from Nov. 2 to Nov. 8 A. EMERGENCY Police 112 Jakarta Police 523-4313 West Jakarta Precinct 548-2371 North Jakarta Precinct 439-31017 Central Jakarta Precinct 390-9922 South Jakarta Precinct 720-6013/11 East Jakarta Precinct 819-1478 Ambulance 118 Electricity 123 Fire Brigade 113 Telephone Repair 147 Water Repair 579-86555 B. HEALTH 24-hour Ambulance 1.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, October 30, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, October 30, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital 6:00 Morning News 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Children Variety Show 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:30 Survivors 3:00 English News Service 3:46 TV Drama 4:00 Talk Show 5:08 Mutiara Ramadhan 6:00 Kisah-Kisah Akidah 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Music: Dian Rana 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Kalam Illahi 10:30 Music: Nostalgia 1:10 a.m.
Sun, 30 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, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cultural talk show promotes art as bridge to peace in Maluku
Cultural talk show promotes art as bridge to peace in Maluku Grace Siregar, Contributor, Tobelo, North Maluku When I arrived in Tobelo, North Halmahera, of North Maluku province, in early 2005, one of the first people I met was Father Patrisius Anselmus Jeujanan, the director of SPB Radio, a local station. We struck up an immediate rapport and talked at length, particularly about culture and the arts.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Btw
JP/1/Btw When strangers call for THR As I was about to leave home one morning, a man wearing the uniform of a hansip (neighborhood security guard) approached me and said in a rather loud voice,"Hadiah Lebaran! Hadiah Lebaran! (Idul Fitri presents)" I had never seen him before. He was definitely not our regular hansip, so I ignored him. The next day, the courier who had been delivering the monthly water bill in our area came and gave an envelope to my daughter.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Sumber: pdpersi.co.id
~Sumber: pdpersi.co.id .rm Hospitals in Jakarta No. Name Addresses1 Abdi Waluyo, RS Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No. 312 Agung, RS Jl. Sultan Agung No. 673 Al Kamal Jakarta, RSU Jl. Raya Al Kamal No. 2 Kedoya - Kebun Jeruk4 Asih, RS Bersalin Jl. Panglima Polim I/34 Kebayoran Baru5 Atma Jaya, RS Jl. Pluit Raya No.26 Bina Estetika, RS Bedah Plastik Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro No. 417 Budi Asih, RS Jl. Dewi Sartika Cawang III/2008 Budi Jaya, RS Bersalin Jl. Dr. Sahardjo No. 1209 Budi Kemuliaan, RS Jl.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Month of togetherness and fun
Month of togetherness and fun Ramadhan is a special month for all Muslims across the world as through fasting, they seek to get closer to God. For Muslims in Kauman village, Bantul regency in Yogyakarta, the month is not only an occasion where they can become closer to God, but also to have fun and strengthen their relationships with each other.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hotel bomb convict to get remission
Hotel bomb convict to get remission The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sardona Siliwangi, a 24-year-old man convicted of storing explosives used to bomb Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel in 2003, was reported to be among the thousands of prisoners across the country to get jail cuts in observance of Idul Fitri. Bengkulu justice and human rights office head Arman Nazar said on Sunday that Sardona would be given one month's remission.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Now, it's purple gold
Now, it's purple gold Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Singapore Back then, it was yellow and later on, it was white. And now it comes in purple as gold now speaks of individuality with a hint of glamor. According to Billi Chen, Customer Service Assistant of Lee Hwa Jewellery, which is presenting its stunning Purple Gold collection at Singapore JewelFest 2005, purple gold is a unique gold alloy, composed out of 80 percent pure gold and 20 percent of other metal components.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poetry, short story books reveal world according to children
Poetry, short story books reveal world according to children Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Terbang (Flying): A Compilation of Best Poems Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, pub. 3 Kucing kecil (3 Small Cats): A Compilation of Short Stories Designed by Saritaksu Editions
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
New collection from D'Angel
New collection from D'Angel D'Angel has launched a new bag collections, including the Classic Collection and the Clutch Collection by young Indonesian designer Dewi Soegiarto. The Clutch Collection includes 20 designs that are appropriate for any event. Meanwhile, the Classic Collection is suited for people wearing jeans for a special night out, according to the firm.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thaworn ahead in Indian Open
Thaworn ahead in Indian Open NEW DELHI: Thaworn Wiratchant stayed on course to win the Indian Open Golf tournament after carding a four-under-par 68 in Saturday's third round for a three-shot lead. The Thai, who leads the Asian Tour Order of Merit after two wins this year, including the Indonesia Open in Jakarta in March, finished ahead of young compatriot Prom Meesawat and South African Hendrik Buhrmann.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/INTRO
JP/13/INTRO Nine journalists from print media companies in Asia grouped in the Asia News Network (ANN), in which The Jakarta Post is a member, visited Berlin and Munich in Germany earlier this month at the invitation of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, the main sponsor of the network. The following is a travel report by Riyadi Suparno of the Post who joined the trip.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Breaking the fast in Singapore
Breaking the fast in Singapore Nauval Yazid, Contributor, Singapore Whereas most Indonesians favor being at home with their families for buka puasa (the breaking of the fast) Singaporeans prefer to gather at mosques with fellow Muslims to quench their thirst and enjoy a light meal. The crowd is very much dependent on a mosque's location.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/MIGRANT
JP/1/MIGRANT Sons, daughters coming home for Idul Fitri reunions ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Across the country at most of the main entry gates, millions of sons and daughters -- especially daughters -- are coming home these days for the Idul Fitri holidays. There is a lot of sobbing and hugging all around once a face is spotted among teeming crowds at the airports.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri falls on Nov. 3: Muhammadiyah
Idul Fitri falls on Nov. 3: Muhammadiyah JAKARTA: The country's second-largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, announced on Saturday that Idul Fitri would fall on Nov. 3. Muhammadiyah secretary-general Goodwill Zubir said the decision was made based on its hisab (Islamic calendar calculation method). Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Muslim organization, has yet to announce when its followers will celebrate Idul Fitri. The group's method is based on rukyah (moon sighting).
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Weightlifting looks to lift two SEAG golds
Weightlifting looks to lift two SEAG golds Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With several weight classes dropped from the roster and new athletes yet to reach their peak, national weightlifters are unlikely to bring back the five golds of two years ago from this November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "We're sending eight athletes but we're only targeting two golds for the 2005 SEA Games," national SEA Games weightlifting team manager Sonny Lumban Tobing said on Thursday.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Healthy juices from Harris
Healthy juices from Harris The Harris Hotel in Tebet, South Jakarta -- which recently opened its doors on Sept. 18 -- offers fresh and healthy juices at its Bar Lounge. From apple juice to star fruit juice, visitors can watch it being made right before their eyes. Staying true to its motto of simple, unique and friendly, the hotel offers a place to relax or to do business.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Banti
JP/13/Banti Bantimurung, The Kingdom of Butterflies Andi Hajramurni Correspondent/Ujung Pandang British zoologist Alfred Russel Wallace once called Bantimurung National Recreation Park the Kingdom of Butterflies. The park is home to butterflies of numerous colors, patterns and sizes. They fly freely, alighting on the banks of a swimming hole and flitting from place to place. For hundreds of years, Bantimurung butterflies have been known, at home and abroad, for their beauty.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Park
JP/13/Park Bantimurung: A cool respite from city life A nice-day trip for travelers and a great escape for Makassar City residents, Bantimurung National Recreational Park in South Sulawesi is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature and chill out. Set in tall, jutting limestone hills, deep hollows, springs and caves, the park boasts pretty views under a cool forest canopy, the sounds of chirping birds and the relaxing splash of waterfalls cascading into swimming holes.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beckett's 'Godot' brings hope to PLWHA
Beckett's 'Godot' brings hope to PLWHA I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar When noted Balinese dramatist and director Cok Sawitri was asked by Tunjung Putih (White lotus), a Bali-based support group for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), to transform its activists into stage actors, she purposefully chose Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot as their first and primary reading material. "I deliberately did not introduce plays or poems with HIV/AIDS contents or themes.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Banti
JP/13/Banti Bantimurung, The Kingdom of Butterflies Andi Hajramurni Correspondent/Ujung Pandang British zoologist Alfred Russel Wallace once called Bantimurung National Recreation Park the Kingdom of Butterflies. The park is home to butterflies of numerous colors, patterns and sizes. They fly freely, alighting on the banks of a swimming hole and flitting from place to place. For hundreds of years, Bantimurung butterflies have been known, at home and abroad, for their beauty.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/16/CP
JP/16/CP Who is to blame for the demise of CP Biennale The CP (Open) Biennale, an invention of well-known curator Jim Supangkat and businessman Tjianan Djie, was one that put Indonesia on the map, according to the New York Times 3 years ago. But the undertaking that was based on great idealism regrettably only made it to the 2nd time. Carla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta The second CP Biennale opened in festive mood on Sept. 5, bringing to life the beautiful old Bank Indonesia building in Kota.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police make key arrest, still hunting for Mahdi
Police make key arrest, still hunting for Mahdi Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu After a concerted manhunt, police officers arrested on Saturday outside of Palu, a key figure from the Mahdi sect, which recently made headlines after a deadly clash with police. Lagu, alias Arifin, was charged with shooting and killing Palu policeman First Brig. Arwan Arsyad.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, November 6, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, November 6, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital 6:00 Morning News 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Children Variety Show 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:30 Survivors 3:00 English News Service 3:46 TV Drama 4:00 Talk Show 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Music: Dian Rana 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Music: Nostalgia TPI 5:00 a.m.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bustling S'pore bazaar provides last hurrah for Ramadhan shoppers
Bustling S'pore bazaar provides last hurrah for Ramadhan shoppers When the sun has set and the breaking of the fast has been observed, the only destination worth visiting in Singapore during Ramadhan -- if you wish to spend an entire evening indulging in shopping while basking under bright street lights -- is none other than the legendary bazaar at Geylang Serai.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/MIGRANT
JP/1/MIGRANT Sons, daughters coming home for Idul Fitri reunions ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Across the country at most of the main entry gates, scores of sons and daughters -- especially daughters -- are coming home these days for the Idul Fitri holidays. There is a lot of sobbing and hugging all around once a face is spotted among teeming crowds at the airports.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/blurb
JP/1/blurb Blurb left The S'pore way Cross the Strait of Malacca to see how Muslims in neighboring Singapore break the fast ... and visit a popular seasonal market that is seeing its last Ramadhan. Page 9 Blurb right Flying high Boys will be boys ... until they go platinum and face an onslaught of infotainment publicity. Meet Peterpan, the band that had to grow up. Page 4
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Talks start on opening Kashmir border for quake aid
Talks start on opening Kashmir border for quake aid Zarar Khan, Associated Press/Muzaffarabad, Pakistan Archrivals India and Pakistan started talks on an unprecedented opening of their disputed Kashmir border to help victims of the massive earthquake believed to have killed about 80,000 people, officials said Saturday.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Virgin coconut oil for health
Virgin coconut oil for health During a recent health and lifestyle expo at the Jakarta Convention Center, PT Trimatari Bio Persada introduced a nutritious syrup called Cocona. Made of pure organic coconut, Cocona oil may be of help in the treatment of ailments such as hepatitis, liver diseases, diabetes and other organ dysfunctions. Cocona consists of lauric acid, which the pharma firm claims is as nutritious as breast milk.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Youth need 'open, accurate approach' to sexual health
Youth need 'open, accurate approach' to sexual health Duncan Graham Contributor/Surabaya To stay healthy and to be responsible, Indonesian youth should have access to condoms and other contraceptives in places where they feel relaxed about obtaining them, says a report on sexual health based on local research. Although young Indonesians are hungry for information on sex, many parents, teachers and religious leaders believe education should suppress youth sexuality.
Sun, 30 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Addie takes pleasure in smoking cigars
Addie takes pleasure in smoking cigars For conductor Addie MS, 46, cigars are an everyday luxury. He smokes a cigar between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to relieve work-related stress. "For me, 4 p.m. is the best time to smoke a cigar. I wait for 4 p.m. with enthusiasm," Addie told The Jakarta Post on Monday. Sometimes, if he meets a colleague or attends a party, he smokes two or three cigars a day. As the director and conductor of the Twilite Orchestra, Addie has no need to go to his office daily.