Archive: 18 December 2005
37 articles found
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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
Volunteer group supports Acehnese to embrace future
Volunteer group supports Acehnese to embrace futureAlpha 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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of boutThe 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
Nanxiang offers taste of Shanghai
Nanxiang offers taste of ShanghaiSusanna 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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Story from a Coffee Stall -- Part II
Story from a Coffee Stall -- Part IIBy 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Jewelry: A matter of harmony, not price
Jewelry: A matter of harmony, not priceKurniawan 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
Biography gives light, life to Abdul Aziz
Biography gives light, life to Abdul AzizCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAbdul 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Dokarim awards Martin Aledia
Dokarim awards Martin AlediaAzhari, 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
UI women's studies marks anniversary
UI women's studies marks anniversaryA. 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
British, RI students discuss youth participation
British, RI students discuss youth participationA. 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Biennale pays homage to masters
Biennale pays homage to mastersI 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary7:30 TV Drama: Tiga Serangkai8:00 Children Show: Arena 1239:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Variety Show1:00 p.m.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Tobelo artists persevere to create
Tobelo artists persevere to createGrace 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivities
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivitiesSudibyo 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 18, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 18, 2005Exhibitions* 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Beauty queen Nadia: Jewelry as financial, creative investment
Beauty queen Nadia: Jewelry as financial, creative investmentKurniawan 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Susilo returns, but no Kalla at airport
Susilo returns, but no Kalla at airportMuninggar 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 18, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary7:30 TV Drama: Tiga Serangkai8:00 Children Show: Arena 1239:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Variety Show1:00 p.m.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Tarung derajat fights for recognition
Tarung derajat fights for recognitionMoch. 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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...
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Psychologist designs interiors that make for homey homes
Psychologist designs interiors that make for homey homesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Room to Breathe: A Refreshing Look to Modern Space Marlene Tabalujan Setiyadi PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 2005 p.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Family-oriented festival offers fun
Family-oriented festival offers funBambang 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
Educating Bali via funny-bones
Educating Bali via funny-bonesI 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
World films link Jakarta to Cannes
World films link Jakarta to CannesKenny 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.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005
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...