Archive: 4 December 2005
41 articles found
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 22:18 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
yes u are rite, but somehow, if u want to marry again -u said that u have 4 wives ? or moer than that ??-- make a pre-marriage--agreement, so u can buy land under ur wife's name..but after that u make an agrrement before the Notary, that the right owner is u, ur wife doesn't have any rite to sale the land with out ur written agreement.. that's my advice, i know sound not a good indonesian's opinion , talking about protection over indo land.. but.. it happen in real life.. ironic ..
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 08:04 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Quote: Originally posted by douce_qipus: Kuku, i dunno about the effect of 2nd Bali Blast..but i think it 's worth if buy land in Jimbaran area.. i know the broke, the notary should be contacted. yes, i think it's still worthwhile buying properly priced Bali property, as long as you don't use these studid nominee methods trusting some "klingon" to act on your behalf. Quote: How come u can buy land ? u r foreigner.. unless u have indo wife and she has pre marriage agreement with u No.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali Jazz Festival echoes the spirit of peace and love
Bali Jazz Festival echoes the spirit of peace and love Susi Andrini, Contributor, Kuta, Bali The recent Bali Jazz Festival, the second of its kind held on the island, bore the special theme "The Spirit of Love and Peace". The festival successfully attracted both local and international jazz musicians. Jakarta, Bandung in West Java and Surabaya in East Java are normally the cities people think of when it comes to jazz in Indonesia.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia confirms 8th human bird flu fatality
Indonesia confirms 8th human bird flu fatality INDONESIA: A 25-year-old Indonesian woman who died four days ago has been confirmed by World Health Organization (WHO) tests as being the country's eighth bird flu victim, a health ministry official said Saturday. "We've received the results" from the WHO testing laboratory in Hong Kong, and they were positive, official Hariadi Wibisono told AFP.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Unpar to commemorate 50th anniversary
Unpar to commemorate 50th anniversary To celebrate its 50 anniversary, the Bandung's Parahyangan Catholic University (Unpar) will organize several activities from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. To thank God for their successful 50 years, the university's officials and students will hold a mass on Jan. 15 at the university campus. There will also be scientific activities, such as seminars, book launches and scientific speeches.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local hospitals struggle to prepare for bird flu
Local hospitals struggle to prepare for bird flu Tomi Soetjipto and Ade Rina, Reuters/Jakarta From a shortage of anti-viral drugs to ventilators, Indonesian hospitals designated by the government to treat bird flu patients are struggling to get ready for a possible pandemic. Indonesia has appointed 44 hospitals across the world's fourth most populous country to take care of bird flu patients, with that number expected to more than double to 100.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Archer Rina wins recurve crown
Archer Rina wins recurve crown MANILA: Archer Rina Dewi Puspita Sari won the women's recurve archery event at the Remy Baseball field in Olongapo City, near Subic Bay, on Saturday. The silver went to Rina's compatriot Yasmidar with the Philippines' Rachelle Anne Cabral rounding out the podium spots. In the men's recurve event, Indonesians Rahmat Sulistiyawan, Kuswantoro, Hendro Suprianto and Lookoneco crashed out in the early rounds.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI fishers jailed for injuring officers
RI fishers jailed for injuring officers AUSTRALIA: Two crew members of an illegal Indonesian fishing boat who injured Australian naval officers sent to apprehend them have each been jailed for 10 months, officials said Saturday. Fisheries Minister Ian MacDonald said the punishment was among the harshest imposed on illegal Indonesian fishermen, who have been targeted by Australian authorities this year.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Workers heading for holiday trip killed in crash
Workers heading for holiday trip killed in crash Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang At least seven people were killed and 15 others severely injured when a speeding truck lost control and smashed into a bus coming from the opposite direction at kilometer 31.5 of the Jakarta- Merak toll road in Cikupa, Tangerang, on Saturday morning.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tora Sudiro, Tamara Bleszynski most popular TV actors
Tora Sudiro, Tamara Bleszynski most popular TV actors Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citra award-winning actor Tora Sudiro emerged on Friday evening as the overall winner of the Panasonic Awards 2005 for his comic role on Trans TV's Extravaganza, while Tamara Bleszynsky, whose winning speech closed the event, held up her popularity trophy in a joyous shriek.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
UIN to organize dean's meeting
UIN to organize dean's meeting To increase their students' skills, deans of Islamic state universities' schools of philosophy across the country will hold a meeting at Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State University (UIN) in Jakarta from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6. The deans will discuss preparations for the students to face challenges after they graduate. They will discuss several topics, such as publication, journalism, multi-media and entrepreneurship, which could be chosen as an alternative curriculum.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Holiday Buffet at Airlangga
Holiday Buffet at Airlangga The celebration of the year-end holiday will not be memorable unless it takes place at Airlangga Cafe at The Ritz Carlton Jakarta. Jakartans can celebrate the holidays by indulging in Airlangga's sumptuous island buffet with traditional and international fare as well as delicious seasonal favorites. Christmas Brunch and Christmas Dinner will be available at Rp 198,000 per person.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wynne wins in win-win match for RI
Wynne wins in win-win match for RI Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Wynne Prakusya won the only title to have eluded her in the Southeast Asian Games after she defeated Romana Tedjakusuma in an all-Indonesian women's singles tennis final here on Saturday. After carrying the women's team on her petite shoulders to claim the team title a day earlier, Wynne is poised for more hardware as she plays in the finals of the women's doubles and the mixed doubles on Sunday.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
IT applications help students learn physics
IT applications help students learn physics To make the study of physics more enjoyable, the Jakarta State University (UNJ) will hold a seminar on "the Use of Information Technology (IT) on physics learning" at the university campus in Rawamangun, East Jakarta on Dec. 8.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Peter crowned king of judo's 66kg class
Peter crowned king of judo's 66kg class Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, the Philippines Peter Taslim followed in the footsteps of compatriot Sri Endang Lestari Nugrohowati by taking first place at the Southeast Asia (SEA) Games judo venue in the 66-kilogram weight class. Peter defeated Thailand's Bodan Panjatbutra in the final with an ippon move. The Indonesian judo team now has won two titles at these games. "I am satisfied with the result.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Suspected bomb turns out to be Canadian art
Suspected bomb turns out to be Canadian art Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A blinking object hung on a tree in front of a building in Gondokusuman area here has stirred panic among residents, who thought it was a bomb. Police even dispatched the local bomb squad to the scene, but the object turned out to be nothing more than an artwork being exhibited for Biennale Jogja 2005.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Back to Bali: Bombs, cocktails and surfers
Back to Bali: Bombs, cocktails and surfers I managed to hop over to Bali for a few days last week in order to both soothe my metro madness and also to see how the old island was faring after the recent bombings. Lion Air did the honors for about Rp 900,000 return, which is pretty good value, I guess, although anyone hovering around the six-foot-tall mark will have a few comfort issues to deal with when trying to squeeze into their cattle-class seats.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dian Sastrowardoyo on films and philosophy
Dian Sastrowardoyo on films and philosophy A. Junaidi and Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting her career as a cover girl at Gadis teen magazine 10 years ago, Diandra Paramitha Sastrowardoyo, better known as Dian Sastrowardoyo, is considered by some as an icon in the awakening of the Indonesian film industry.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Martin Aledia: Writing as testimony on joys and grief
Martin Aledia: Writing as testimony on joys and grief Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Had it not been for the bloody tragedy of 1965 now commonly referred to as the Sept. 30 Movement, an attempted coup allegedly masterminded by the now defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), the name Martin Aleida would not be found among the ranks of Indonesian writers of today.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/blurb
JP/1/blurb Beauty and brains Actress Dian Sastrowardoyo is not just another pretty face among those that grace big and small screens here. The University of Indonesia philosophy major talks about her hopes in the development of the local film industry -- and of the country. Page 4 Sip of culture 'Tis the season for Bordeaux vineyards to embark on world tours to share their wealth through tastings and dinners, and to educate others on wine culture and appreciation.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, December 4, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, December 4, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary: Cinta Bahari 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 Music 1:00 p.m.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japanese-style Manga comics excite UBM students
Japanese-style Manga comics excite UBM students A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students at Bunda Mulia University were listening intently to Japanese comic artist Machiko Maeyama's presentation during the workshop on comics at their campus in North Jakarta. Maeyama, who runs a manga school in Kemang, South Jakarta, was explaining and demonstrating how to draw manga characters, including the popular wide-eyed characters. All the students were familiar with the drawing style.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with reality as the ghosts of uncertainty
Dealing with reality as the ghosts of uncertainty I imagine I am "Narko", living in the poor enclave of Penjaringan, North Jakarta. I have just been woken up by the concert of manual water pumps being used by our neighbors to pump up underground water. It is a Monday morning. The hustle and bustle of the city has started again. But actually, for people like us it is not a matter of starting over again on Monday. It is rather starting over again and again every day. As if all days are Mondays.
Sun, 04 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, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Games raise drama, emotion
Games raise drama, emotion This year's 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opened in Manila, the Philippines, under the theme of unity, although the reality has been very different. An ugly spat broke out between the hosts and several other countries in the 11-nation Games amid accusations of match-fixing and unfair judging. Away from all the behind-the-scenes politics, however, the participating athletes got down to the business of competing.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Few chicken, flu fears among collegians
Few chicken, flu fears among collegians A.Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of people have been affected by avian influenza in the country, yet university students seem to have no fear of consuming chicken. For instance, chicken noodle stalls at Trisakti University, Tarumanegara University, University of Indonesia (UI) and Jakarta State University (UNJ) are still packed with students.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The badminton arena in Pasig City was a happy place for Indonesian shuttlers, who won four of five golds at stake on Saturday, and total of nine overall. The only title eluding them was in the women's doubles when the team of Greysia Polii and Jo Novita was beaten by Wong Pei Tty and Chin Eei Hui of Malaysia 15-12, 9-15, 15-13. Adrianti Firdasari completed their victory with an 11-8, 11-7 walloping over Wong Mew Choo of Malaysia.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
National conference on IT at ITB
National conference on IT at ITB To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the Bandung Institute of Technology, in cooperation with Pasundan University, will organize a national conference on information and technology on (IT) Feb. 18. The committee invites scholars, researchers and lecturers to participate and send their scientific papers on three topics: IT and organization, IT and technology and IT and human beings.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI spikers reach final
RI spikers reach final BACOLOD: Indonesia's men's indoor volleyball team earned a berth in the final after defeating the host team in five hard- fought games (26-28, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-13) on Saturday at West Negros College in Bacolod. The team will face Thailand for the SEA Games title on Monday. Indonesia finished the pool round in second place with a 3-1 record, behind undefeated Thailand (4-0). The Thais won the first encounter 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-23) on Nov. 29.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines The Indonesian weightlifting team's many newcomers have likely taken home some valuable experience from the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, but not much hardware, however Reynaldi Saenal finished a respectable second place. Competing in the men's 105-kilogram class on Saturday, Reynaldi managed to lift 148 kilograms (kg) in the snatch and 188 kg in the clean and jerk.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla supports Boediono's entry to Cabinet
Kalla supports Boediono's entry to Cabinet The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite differences on some issues, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla are of the same opinion that calling up former minister Boediono back to the Cabinet is needed to boost the government's performance in the economic field.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bordeaux fellowship welcomes Jakarta wine lovers
Bordeaux fellowship welcomes Jakarta wine lovers Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bordeaux, the benchmark of fine wines around the world, has recognized local wine enthusiasts among its "ambassadors" with the establishment on Dec. 1 of the Jakarta chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
London School Teatro, entertaining and amusing
London School Teatro, entertaining and amusing Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor, Jakarta Teatro London School, the theater group of Jakarta's London School of Public Relations, may be one of the most active student theater groups in the country. The group, which began in 1999, has brought to the stage several classic plays and musicals, such as Cinderella and Aida. During their latest performance at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Nov. 18 and Nov.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Christmas Goodies and Cakes
Christmas Goodies and Cakes Starting from Dec. 10 through Dec. 26, 2005, Borobudur Gourmet at Borobudur Hotel offers various sweet Christmas goodies and cakes. The brandy-flavored Santa Fantasy Cake will be a novel item to share with friends and family at Christmas and New Year. Sheriff Mohideen, Borobudur Hotel's new pastry chef has come up with a great selection of goodies, such as Christmas pudding, pralines, Christmas cookies house and many more. Borobudur Hotel, Jl.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Champion plans to quit, look for job
Champion plans to quit, look for job Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Mandaue City, the Philippines On the podium, she was the 2005 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist. In real life, judoka Endang Sri Lestari Nugrohowati is jobless. "I have no job. I hope after winning the gold, Surakarta administration (in Central Java) can help me get a job there," the 30-year-old athlete said.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timor Leste wins 1st medal
Timor Leste wins 1st medal MANILA: Timor Leste did what it has never done -- pick up a medal in a major international competition. Francisca Varela of Timor Leste won a bronze medal in a women's anyo division of arnis, a Filipino martial art that emphasizes stick fighting, at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. It gave the fledgling country its first medal of any color in any Games.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nikko Family Sunday Brunch
Nikko Family Sunday Brunch Join the fun with friends and family at the weekly Family Sunday Brunch, which presents a selection of excellent dishes at The Olive Tree Restaurant of Nikko Hotel Jakarta. At only Rp 120,000 (US$12) per person and Rp 60,000 for children (between three and 12 years old), the guests can enjoy brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. Aside from enjoying the food, children can join the fun activities provided in the Kids Corner at the lobby level.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Afternoon tea with children's choir
Afternoon tea with children's choir Christmas Eve on Dec. 24 will be special at the Lobby Lounge of Shangri-La Hotel with the joyous performance of Jakarta City Children's Choir. Afternoon tea will be served and Santa Claus will be there with lots of goodies. Afternoon Tea Buffet is available for adults and children at Rp 85,000 (US$8.5) and Rp 45,000 respectively. Shangri-La, Kota BNI, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta, Phone: (021) 570 7440 -- The Jakarta Post
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/BOMB
JP/2/BOMB Suspected bomb turns out to be Canadian art Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta A blinking object hung on a tree in front of a building in Gondokusuman area here has stirred panic among residents, who thought it was a bomb. Police even dispatched the local bomb squad to the scene, but the object turned out to be nothing more than an artwork being exhibited for Biennale Jogja 2005.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Heart and Stone
Heart and Stone By Wayan Sadia Desak Made Supadmi, still in her early twenties, looked exceptionally cheerful that morning. As usual, she went out early and walked a little distance to drink and wash at a public bathing pool, and to get a jun of water for her family's daily cooking. Like public toilets in the capital, the pool was divided into two sections -- one for men and another for women.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ulil launches 'Menjadi Muslim Liberal'
Ulil launches 'Menjadi Muslim Liberal' Dozens of activists representing a variety of faiths attended on Tuesday evening the book launch of Menjadi Muslim Liberal (Becoming a liberal Muslim) by the noted young Muslim intellectual and co-founder of the Liberal Islamic Network (JIL), Ulil Abshar-Abdalla.