Archive: 27 March 2005
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Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Thousands to attend religious congress
Thousands to attend religious congress INDONESIA: Some 30,000 Muslims are expected to attend the four-day Thariqah al-Mu'tabarah an-Nahdliyah national congress in Pekalongan, Central Java, which will begin on Sunday.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Who fights for the poor?
Who fights for the poor?Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's decision to raise fuel prices has sparked public protests. Most people opposed to the rises, including House of Representatives legislators, claim to be fighting for the interests of the poor, who analysts say are the...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran loss
Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran lossAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's World Cup squad returned home on Saturday after a shock 2-1 loss to Iran overnight with coach Zico under fire for gambling too much on out-of-form Fiorentina midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Weaving their way to better life
Weaving their way to better life The tiny islands of the East Nusa Tenggara archipelago are known for the richness of its hand-woven textiles, or ikat.In recent years, the ikat of Alor island have become widely known and valued as quality hand-woven textiles that use only natural materials, and...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
'Janji Joni' delivers sampler
'Janji Joni' delivers sampler of Jakarta indie music Paul F. Agusta Contributor/JakartaThe new road adventure comedy from Kalyana Shira Films, Janji Joni, to be released on April 28, will take viewers not only on a mad, slap-dash journey through the teeming streets of Indonesia's capital city, but...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
E. Java capital boasts variety of golf courses
E. Java capital boasts variety of golf coursesIndra Harsaputra and ID Nugroho, Correspondents, Surabaya There are many courses for golf lovers in Surabaya, East Java. But if you want to play golf in an international-standard golf course and at the same time enjoy the cool, fresh air of the...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstruction
Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstructionAgencies, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla presented Aceh community leaders on Saturday with the draft blueprint for the reconstruction of the tsunami-hit area, marking the end of the emergency relief phase in Aceh exactly three months after the...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via Dolorosa
Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via DolorosabTom Anggara, Contributor, Jerusalem The first impression we got when we arrived in the Holy Land was that it was a peaceful place.There were no conflicts such as the ones we often saw on the television back in Indonesia.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivity
Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivityT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It is a serious meeting. Participants work hard to find ways to improve company performance, and sometimes they argue fiercely against each other. It is like any other meeting.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Surabaya spas offer Javanese
Surabaya spas offer JavaneseIndra Harsaputra, Contributor, Surabaya A waitress at the Mandarin Oriental Majapahit Hotel here approached a group of guests carrying a tray with a teapot and cups."Excuse me, would you like to try our SPA tea, free of charge," she said to one of the guests.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
List of poor people not quite reliable
List of poor people not quite reliableAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pedicab driver Awa, 33, says his family has not yet received any funds pledged by the government for the poor as compensation for the fuel price rises.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leak
Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leakNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Hundreds of residents of North Aceh regency have been taking refuge away from their homes since Wednesday after a leak in a gas pipeline that passes through their villages.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?
Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life is not so sweet for a small cottage industry producing caramelized snacks in Kemanggisan Pulo, West Jakarta, since the fuel price hikes.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Learn about Indonesia by reading 'Folktales'
Learn about Indonesia by reading 'Folktales'Endang R.S., ContributorIndonesian Folktales Murti Bunanta Illustrated by G.M. Sudharta Margaret Read MacDonald, ed. Libraries Unlimited 144 ppIndonesian Folktales shows the continuing effort of an Indonesian academic and children's literature expert,...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Demand for conventional offices surges
Demand for conventional offices surges The demand for conventional office space in Jakarta is projected to further gain ground this year in line with the more promising outlook in the country's economy.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Churchgoers not put off by warnings
Churchgoers not put off by warningsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police's decision to step up security over Easter on Sunday by deploying about 16,000 officers throughout Jakarta provided some comfort to churchgoers concerned by recent travel advisories warning of possible terror attacks...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Paras reaches out to change fate of poor
Paras reaches out to change fate of poorKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Once home to an abundant water source, several villages on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu and Mt. Merapi in Central Java are now suffering a water shortage that gets worse during the dry season.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanic8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
The Easter Bunny
The Easter BunnyHonobonoSlamet walked in his slow, sure step across the sprawling garden that surrounded the white, Dutch-style house.The Javanese in him told him he shouldn't be, but he was proud of the way he had transformed the once weed-riddled yard into a lush, colorful landscape of reds,...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Acehnese struggle for normalcy three months after tsunami
Acehnese struggle for normalcy three months after tsunamiAchmad Sukarsono, Reuters/Banda Aceh Near the seafood market where he worked until killer waves smashed it to bits three months ago, Alimuddin is selling fish again in the provincial capital of Aceh.A massive Indian Ocean earthquake on Dec.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed
An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed Submarine! It is not because I am anti-war that I feel bitter when I hear that word. Last year, my family attended an Easter mass in a church in East Jakarta. I told my three children and my wife that we should use Easter as an opportunity to make our...
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
More companies turn to serviced offices
More companies turn to serviced officesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Serviced office companies remain optimistic about strong demand this year due to increased inquires and new sign-ups, but are still refraining from expanding in Jakarta despite the encouraging signs.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Acehnese struggle for normalcy 3-months after tsunami
Acehnese struggle for normalcy 3-months after tsunami Achmad Sukarsono Reuters/Banda Aceh Near the seafood market where he worked until killer waves smashed it to bits three months ago, Alimuddin is selling fish again in the provincial capital of Indonesia's Aceh.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Safety standards needed for traditional cures
Safety standards needed for traditional curesMore than 80 percent of people in developing countries use traditional medicine for primary health care, but are at risk because of a lack of safety standards, research carried out by Consumer International (CI) said on Monday.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005Exhibitions* Contemporary Arts Tribe Art Commission / Julian Opie / Jakarta, Museum Nasional, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until March 27 * Grafis S.
Sun, 27 Mar 2005
Assistance funds must go to those who are entitled
Assistance funds must go to those who are entitledKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some women in the neighborhood are arranging tables and chairs on the veranda of a small mosque here. They are also preparing snacks and tea for refreshments. It is 8:45 a.m.