Jakarta to have 54 more apartment buildings Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 54 new condominium (strata-titled apartment) projects are under construction in Jakarta, adding more than 3,400 new apartment units to the growing condominium market in the capital. According to a quarterly research report by Colliers International Indonesia, 19 of the new condominium projects will be completed this year, other 25 projects in 2006 and the remaining 10 projects in 2007.

Vintage glam comes of age for teens Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Girls, watch Marilyn Monroe's Some Like It Hot or Ingrid Bergman's Casablanca this weekend to upgrade your fashion vocabulary. Rustle through your grandmother's wardrobe for Marilyn's feminine dress and Ingrid's pearl choker. For shoes, you can look through your mother's collection to find vintage-style high-heels and turn her make-up case upside-down for lipstick in fire-engine red. Afterward, indulge yourself.

FOCUS ISSUE: Sunday - Feb.26 -- APARTMENT Jakarta will have 54 more apartment buildings Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least 54 new condominium (strata-titled apartment) projects are under construction in Jakarta, adding more than 3,400 new apartment units to the growing condominium market in the capital.

All the girl wants is to bring Joy to the world Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since the age of nine, Joy Destiny Tiurma Tobing has won around 100 singing contests in the country and now, at the age of 24, she is on the brink of international stardom. "I wanted to embrace the international market even before I won Indonesian Idol," Joy told The Jakarta Post at her house in Mampang, South Jakarta.

Cruising twin stars of luxury, leisure on 'Gemini' Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Aboard the SuperStar Gemini, Malaysia Name the first five things that pop into your head when you hear the word "cruise". The Love Boat, Leo and Kate flying on the Titanic, luxury, romance ... perhaps Tom? At first glance, the SuperStar Gemini looks the part of the cruise ship in the old television series The Love Boat and all the dreams it inspires.

New Strata-Titled Apartments in Jakarta No. Development Area Completion 1. Airlangga Apartment Mega Kuningan 2005 2. Bellagio Mansions Mega Kuningan 2005 3. Bellagio Residence Mega Kuningan 2005 4. Bellezza Permata Hijau Permata Hijau 2005 5. Daksa Residence Kebayoran 2005 6. Gading Resort Residence Kelapa Gading 2005 7. Grand Permata Hijau Permata Hijau 2005 8. Mediterania Gajah Mada Residence Gajah Mada 2005 9. Mediterania Palace Residence Kemayoran 2005 10.

Year of Microfinancing campaign launched Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially kicked off on Saturday the Year of Microfinancing, a campaign to empower micro, small and medium- sized businesses (SMEs). In his speech to mark the launch of the nationwide campaign, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed the significant role the sector would play in the drive to reduce unemployment and poverty.

Sick tummies halt factory INDONESIA: Yarn manufacturer PT Bhineka Karya Mandiri was forced to halt production on Saturday when more than half of its 150 workers were hospitalized for exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning. Bhineka human resources manager Cecep Jumara said the company suspected that the lunch provided on Friday by a caterer was the culprit. The sick workers suffered frequent vomiting and diarrhea.

From pupa to souvenir Indonesia's vast territory possesses an astonishing biodiversity, and Papua is definitely not an exception. Some pictures presented here are just the few beauty of the various biodiversities. Some species of butterfly are breed in the Arfak Natural Conservation, some 25 kilometers from Manokwari. The conservation area lies 1,000 meter above sea level.

New apartment units sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter. A number of developers contacted by The Jakarta Post confirmed that their properties were selling well. Interestingly, many people are so eager they buy units long before construction is completed.

Crime begets crime via illegal firearms Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siregar (not his real name), 40, a drug dealer who operates at the Blok M market and bus terminal in South Jakarta, always carries a gun for protection when he delivers drugs to customers. "You don't know what might happen along the way. The police can apprehend you or other drug dealers could mess with you.

New condominiums sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter. A number of developers contacted by The Jakarta Post confirmed that their properties were selling well. Interestingly, many people are so eager they buy units long before construction is completed.

Leased apartments expect more guests With the improvement in business sentiment, the demand for leased and serviced apartments in Jakarta is likely to continue to revive this year. New demand is expected to come from the increase in the number of short-term business visitors and expatriates working for multinational companies in the capital. "Inquiries for leased and serviced apartments are expected to increase in South Jakarta in line with the concentration of the new business area on Jl.

JP/ / .rm New Strata-Titled Apartments in Jakarta No Development Area Completion 1 Airlangga Apartment Mega Kuningan 2005 2 Bellagio Mansions Mega Kuningan 2005 3 Bellagio Residence Mega Kuningan 2005 4 Bellezza Permata Hijau (Bellezza de Casa) Permata Hijau 2005 5 Daksa Residence Kebayoran 2005 6 Gading Resort Residence Kelapa Gading 2005 7 Grand Permata Hijau Permata Hijau 2005 8 Mediterania Gajah Mada Residence Gajah Mada 2005 9 Mediterania Palace Residence Kemayoran 2005 10 Pakubuwono...

Apartment living catching on slowly Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Living in apartment is still a luxury for most people but for a young and dynamic executive such as Elina Ciptadi who is expected to come to the office early and return home late, an apartment is the only solution. Aside from enabling her to go quickly to and from the office, her rented lodgings are near including shopping mall, restaurants and cafe.

On the Record: Riza Arshad Artist : Riza Arshad Album : Trioscapes (Ragadi Music) Piano player Riza Arshad has been known as the brains behind the award-winning group Simak Dialog. Playing ethnic-tinged fusion, the group's early line-up included guitarist Tohpati, drummer Arie Ayunir and bass player Indro Hardjodikoro, and was dubbed the maverick of the Indonesian jazz scene.

W. Papuan rock art sees light of day Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a definitive reference book on rock art across four areas in West Papua. Friday's launch of Rock Art in West Papua by Karina Arifin and Philippe Delanghe comes as good news for Indonesian archeology and for archeologists around world, particularly those specializing in rock art.

JP/1/gun Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Having a gun can make someone feel as though they are in a Western film, in which the characters are free to aim and shoot as they please -- in revenge, in response to a perceived offense, for a criminal purpose or just because they can. But this has become a part of daily life in the capital, with the rising number of cases involving public figures being caught red-handed for illegally discharging their firearms.

Flutter of feathers fill paradise One of the most memorable stops on Langkawi is the island's bird paradise. Opened a little over two years ago, the one-hectare park houses some 2,500 birds representing 150 species from all corners of the world. Cockatoos of all colors parade in the cages closest to entrance. Slender flamingos wade in a shallow pond with ducks, while white peacocks rest under the shade of trees.

Illicit gun trade links soldiers, smugglers, home industries Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Walking into his detention cell at Jakarta Police headquarters, Nugroho, 35, a member of the Demak gang, smiled when he was asked where he got the guns they had used in several robberies. "It's easy for people like us to get guns. We can get several guns in a single day for only a few million rupiah.

Welcome rains clear up Pekanbaru haze Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru For the first time in three weeks, Pekanbaru residents breathed fresh air on Saturday after six hours of heavy rain cleared thick haze that had blanketed parts of Riau, disrupting flights and forcing schools to close. Earlier, Pekanbaru authorities said the haze on Friday was the thickest they had recorded, with visibility reduced from 300 meters to 600 m to under 200 m. "Thank God for the rain.

Public waits for certainty over fuel hike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just like everyone else, gas station managers around Jakarta are anxiously waiting for the exact details of the government's proposal to raise fuel prices on March 1. "A lot of customers have asked us when and by how much gasoline prices will increase," said Ichsan, a gas station manager stationed in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

TV Program: Sunday, February 27, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee 7:30 Children Show 9:00 Music: Delta 10:30 Sports: Antar Arena 11:30 English for Fun 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 3:00 English News Service 5:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga 5:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 9:00 Italian League (Live) 11:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 6:00 a.m.

Armed robbery almost daily occurrence in February Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of robberies in the capital involving firearms has reached an alarming level, with data from Jakarta Police Headquarters showing that armed robberies occurred almost every day in the first two weeks of this month. Twenty armed robberies were recorded in January, with at least 10 innocent people killed.

RI urges KL to respect rights in crackdown MALAYSIA: Indonesia on Saturday urged Malaysia to ensure there are no human rights abuses when it begins a massive operation next week to arrest and deport hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants. Visiting Indonesian manpower minister Fahmi Idris said Jakarta accepted Malaysia's Monday deadline to end an amnesty for illegal immigrants, mostly Indonesians, to return home without penalty.

New apartment units sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter. A number of developers contacted by The Jakarta Post confirmed that their properties were selling well. Interestingly, many people are so eager they buy units long before construction is completed.

Herbal medicine congress to be held in Singapore An international congress on traditional herbal medicine will be held in Singapore from Feb. 26 to 28 to reconcile the practice with modern pharmaceutical science. More than 500 scientists, researchers, clinicians and practitioners will participate in the event, which aims to serve as a forum for breakthroughs in botanical medicines, said the National University of Singapore and National University Hospital.

Addressing overdue issue of gun control Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having a gun can make someone feel as though they are in a Western film, in which the characters are free to aim and shoot as they please -- in revenge, in response to a perceived offense, for a criminal purpose or just because they can.