Archive: 18 December 2005
37 articles found
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tobelo artists persevere to create
Tobelo artists persevere to create Grace Siregarb, Contributor, Tobelo, N. Maluku Tobelo, the capital of North Halmahera regency in North Maluku province, offers some breathtaking views, which can best be seen from the dozens of small islands that lie just off its coast. One such island is Kumo, popular among locals for weekend picnics on the beach.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary 7:30 TV Drama: Tiga Serangkai 8:00 Children Show: Arena 123 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Variety Show 1:00 p.m.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Biennale pays homage to masters
Biennale pays homage to masters I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Featuring the works of respected Indonesian, Balinese and Western painters, the Historiography Exhibition is one of the prominent events of the Summit Bali Biennale 2005. Bali Biennale director Prof. I Made Bandem referred to the exhibition as an attempt to conduct an historical reconstruction of the development in Balinese painting.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
British, RI students discuss youth participation
British, RI students discuss youth participation A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politics and democracy do not always concern big issues related to the state; they can also concern the smaller issues and events that can be found in daily life. Youth participation in democracy was the main topic of a series of discussions held from Nov. 27 to Dec.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/10/intro
JP/10/intro Patching into the 'Buzz' CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions. This new page, which will appear biweekly in the Sunday issue, is intended to develop as a conduit of communication and a forum for sharing ideas through the contributions of tertiary students.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
UI women's studies marks anniversary
UI women's studies marks anniversary A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Why did you choose this program?" is a question -- often asked with a strange tone -- male students of the post-graduate Women's Studies Program at the University of Indonesia (UI) frequently face when they meet new people. The response often varies, from personal reasons in a sentence or two to a detailed scientific argument with a long and sometimes exhausting explanation.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dokarim awards Martin Aledia
Dokarim awards Martin Aledia Azhari, Contributor, Banda Aceh Writer Martin Aleida, a native of Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, was conferred an award from the Dokarim creative writing school on Thursday evening. The Dokarim award is given to non-Acehnese writers for contributing literary work toward humanity during the war in Aceh. The jurors of the award were: A.A. Manggeng, Azhari, Fozan Santa, Nezar Patria, Reza Idria and Wiratmadinata.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Biography gives light, life to Abdul Aziz
Biography gives light, life to Abdul Aziz Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Abdul Aziz: The Artist and His Art Mary Northmore-Aziz Mariz Foundation, November 2005 240 pages Launched on Nov. 26 in Ubud, Bali, Abdul Aziz: The Artist and His Art comes as a cool breeze on a sultry day. Diverting from art books with a typically dry theoretical content, this book contains both personal and professional tales of the Indonesian painter.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim JAKARTA: World number one men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto turned the tables on world champions Howard Bach and Tony Gunawan of the United States on Saturday. The Indonesians, who lost to Bach and Indonesian-born Tony in three tight games in the worlds in Anaheim, California, in August, came through 21-18, 21-9 in the semifinals of the US$250,000 Saiqi World Invitational in Yiyang, China.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Story from a Coffee Stall -- Part II
Story from a Coffee Stall -- Part II By Muram Batu It was almost five months after Lela had cooked a lot of timpan, and now Syaiful's home was full of activity. Lela's parents came from their village to attend a ritual feast. On that Saturday, Lela, already five months pregnant, was going to observe a meutijeum ceremony. Everything had been properly prepared. Syaiful had also returned to a relative's home near a hill.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nanxiang offers taste of Shanghai
Nanxiang offers taste of Shanghai Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta, s_tjokro@yahoo How extraordinary is Nanxiang Steamed Bun restaurant compared to other Chinese restaurants in Jakarta? Well, it has a century's history, as the brand was established in Guangzu more than 100 years ago -- during the 26th year of the Qing dynasty, or 1900 A.D., to be precise. Queen Elizabeth II is among famous figures who have raised their chopsticks there.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxing promoter HM Arsyad says he will respect the decision of the World Boxing Association (WBA) on whether to grant world flyweight champion Chris John's request for a second postponement of his mandatory defense bout.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti to hold tourism seminar
Trisakti to hold tourism seminar To face challenges in tourism, Trisakti University will organize a national seminar on Dec. 19 themed Efforts by Indonesian Tourism Industry in Facing Uncertainty at its campus in Grogol, West Jakarta. The seminar will present keynote speaker Minister of Tourism and Culture Jero Wacik and chairman of Indonesian Tour and Travel Companies Association (ASITA) Ben Sukma.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
SAP lecture at UII
SAP lecture at UII To face global challenges, the Indonesian Islamic University (UII) of Yogyakarta will open a new course on business solution software (SAP) starting in the first semester of the new year. In cooperation with PT SAP Indonesia, course students will study comprehensive SAP applications, such as mySAP Appreciation, mySAP financial, mySAP Order Fulfillment, mySAP Human Resource, mySAP Procurement and mySAP BASIS.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Volunteer group supports Acehnese to embrace future
Volunteer group supports Acehnese to embrace future Alpha Amirrachman, Contributor, Jakarta The first time the team from Al-Azhar Community Development in Aceh (ACDA) surveyed the catastrophe in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, its members were deeply disturbed by the palpable feeling of disorientation emanating from many of the survivors.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI barters plane for rice, again
RI barters plane for rice, again THAILAND: Indonesia has agreed to import 300,000 tons of Thai rice in exchange for an Indonesian-made aircraft, the second such barter deal, state media reported on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese woman writer launches novel
Acehnese woman writer launches novel Acehnese writer Riati M.K. has launched on Wednesday her first novel, Seulanga Gelora Cinta di Tengah Perjuangan Aceh (Seulanga: Glory of love amid Aceh's struggle), which tells a tale of a woman named Seulanga as she searches for her parents' murderers during the armed conflict in Aceh. Along her search, Seulanga meets and then enters into a romantic relationship with Salam, a youth leader of Aceh's separatist movement.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Accounting contest, seminar at Binus
Accounting contest, seminar at Binus Do you like accounting? Join the Bina Nusantara (Binus) Accounting Tournament, which will be from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23 held at its campus in West Jakarta. Participants of the accounting competition, which is themed "The Real Champion", should be university students majoring in accounting and register as teams, with each team consisting of three students.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jewelry: A matter of harmony, not price
Jewelry: A matter of harmony, not price Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A few months ago, a woman requested jeweler Endi Lay, 60, to make her a brooch set with a low-grade emerald. When they met at a reception recently, Endi did not recognize the brooch, even though it was his own creation.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nikko offers jolly room package
Nikko offers jolly room package Claiming to be the perfect venue to celebrate a joyful Christmas, the Nikko Hotel is offering special packages for guests to stay for holiday festivities in luxury. Starting from Rp 500,000, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at The Olive Tree Restaurant and a free shuttle to and from Plaza Indonesia shopping mall. Exquisite dishes prepared by the Nikko's skilled chefs are available at all restaurants and lounges to mark Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
World films link Jakarta to Cannes
World films link Jakarta to Cannes Kenny Santana, Contributor, Cannes/Jakarta, qnoy2k@yahoo.com Every May, the biggest film festival in the world, Festival de Cannes, opens to offer great films, international stars and glamour. In the past two years, the festival has premiered what have come to be remembered as some of the world's great, if not best, cinematographic achievements: 2046, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hidden and A History of Violence, to name a few.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Educating Bali via funny-bones
Educating Bali via funny-bones I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Marlowe Makaradhwaja fixed his gaze at one of the caricatures that hung on the wall. A mischievous smile spread gradually across his face. "This work, to a large extent, is an honest and poignant representation of contemporary Bali and the Balinese," he declared. The caricature featured a Balinese man looking at his reflection in a small mirror. The reflection was of a smooth, untroubled face.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Family-oriented festival offers fun
Family-oriented festival offers fun Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of people have flocked to Jl. Kemang Raya in South Jakarta for a cross-cultural street party encompassing a mix of food, live music and merchandise. It was a good day to be hawking food, with visitors relishing everything from Betawi kerak telor (a crunchy snack made of glutinous rice with egg) to pizzas laden with toppings.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Psychologist designs interiors that make for homey homes
Psychologist designs interiors that make for homey homes Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Room to Breathe: A Refreshing Look to Modern Space Marlene Tabalujan Setiyadi PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 2005 p.136 "Sometimes, people need to be alone, stay away from the office, colleagues and even family. They need a place to breathe," said Marlene Tabalujan Setiyadi at the recent launch of her book A Room to Breathe: A Refreshing Look to Modern Space.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Chilean striker Aldicidio Fleitas scored twice in the space of 15 minutes as defending champion PSMS Medan retained its crown in the Bang Yos Gold Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Persik Kediri. Fleitas opened up the scoring for the North Sumatra team in the 29th minute, followed by another goal a minute before half time at Lebak Bulus Stadium, South Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stunning interior designs from a psychologist
Stunning interior designs from a psychologist Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Sometime, people need to be alone, stay away from office works, colleagues and even family. They need a place to breathe," said Marlene Tabalujan Setiyadi at the launch of her book A Room to Breathe: A Refreshing Look to Modern Space recently. She made that comment to answer queries from reporters on why she chose that title for her book.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI maid jailed in S'pore
RI maid jailed in S'pore SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid who ripped off part of an elderly woman's ear on finding the diabetic eating mooncakes was jailed for two years and nine months, local media reported on Saturday. Sarmini, 21, became angry upon seeing Chua Ah Lek, 67, snacking on slices of mooncake from the refrigerator on Sept. 1 The Straits Times said. She reached out and yanked the senile Chua's left ear, tearing part of it off.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivities
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivities Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Looking for somewhere to celebrate Christmas and new year? With only two weeks to go, people are starting to plan where they want to be to celebrate Christmas and to welcome 2006. Some like to go out with friends and flock to amusement centers where they can join a lively New Year's Eve party. Others prefer to wait for the countdown with their family at home.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
UI to hold homepage contest
UI to hold homepage contest The University of Indonesia (UI), in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency, is to hold a homepage contest for its students and employees. The homepage designs, which should reflect the theme "Higher Education Development in UI and universities in Seoul", will be judged based on their technical, structural, accessibility, content, color, design and speed. Interested participants should register at UI's administration center between Jan.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary 7:30 TV Drama: Tiga Serangkai 8:00 Children Show: Arena 123 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Variety Show 1:00 p.m.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo returns, but no Kalla at airport
Susilo returns, but no Kalla at airport Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived home here on Saturday after leaving the country for an official trip to Malaysia and Thailand. A number of Cabinet members welcomed him as he landed at the Halim Perdanakusumah air base in East Jakarta; the protocol to welcome a president who arrives back from a foreign trip. Vice President Jusuf Kalla, however, was absent.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beauty queen Nadia: Jewelry as financial, creative investment
Beauty queen Nadia: Jewelry as financial, creative investment Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Nadia Mulya, a runner-up of the Miss Indonesia 2004 beauty pageant, jewelry is not merely an accessory worn to enhance a woman's external beauty, but is also a form of investment. "I refer to the words of my parents. They say that jewelry is an investment," Nadia said after the recent launch of a haircare product at the Fashion Bar in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Keeping light of learning amid rot, ruin
Keeping light of learning amid rot, ruin The wall surrounding the school grounds appeared to be sturdy two weeks ago, when a group of local councillors visited state elementary school SDN I Kemasan of Polokarto subdistrict in Sukoharjo, Central Java. The same could not be said of the school itself, which has a student body of 197 and is located a mere 10 kilometers from the provincial government offices.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 18, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Exhibitions * Painting by Riduan Thompkins at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 18 * Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G. Sukarya at Victoria Cafe, Plaza Senayan, Atrium Wing, open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 23 * Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Starbucks launches Cikampek drive-thru
Starbucks launches Cikampek drive-thru Starbucks Coffee has officially launched its first drive-thru at Kilometer 19 of the Cikampek toll road, West Java, the company's first drive-thru in Southeast Asia. "This is our first drive-thru in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia. But we also provide outdoor and indoor spaces," said Anthony Cottan, director of PT Sari Coffee Indonesia (SCI), which holds the franchise for Starbucks Coffee in the country.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Six universities initiate league sports
Six universities initiate league sports Six state and private universities across the country have joined forces to establish last week The Association of Collegiate Sports in Indonesia (ACSI) with an aim to introducing and developing university league sports in the country.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tarung derajat fights for recognition
Tarung derajat fights for recognition Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tarung derajat, which began as a young man's attempt to hold his own in street fights, is gaining increasing recognition as one of the country's homegrown martial arts four decades later.