Archive: 10 April 2005
38 articles found
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Beach (2 x 25)
1. Beach (2 x 25) Aceh's beach community starts to restore mangrove forest 2. Timor (2 x 28) Susilo visits Santa Cruz Cemetery gets warm greetings from locals 3. Pan (3 x 13) Fuad, Soetrisno to compete for PAN leadership
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reid looks back to Aceh's glorious past
Reid looks back to Aceh's glorious past Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian Frontier: Acehnese and Other Histories of Sumatra Anthony Reid National University of Singapore 439 pp Historical awareness and knowledge can be treacherous if it is contradictory to the established "facts" of the day: this is one theory that rings through Anthony Reid's An Indonesian Frontier: Acehnese & Other Histories of Sumatra.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalila wins opening game in IBL series four
Kalila wins opening game in IBL series four Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After losing twice in earlier games, Kalila of Jakarta won 70- 61 over Angsapura Sania of Medan in the opening game of the Indonesian Basketball League's fourth series at Merpati Sports Hall here on Saturday. Kalila easily took a 34-21 lead after the first two quarters counting on fast breaks led by Kashmeer and Kelly Purwanto.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
LaSalle graduation shows off proficiency -- and some skin
LaSalle graduation shows off proficiency -- and some skin Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The audience broke into spontaneous applause when 25 models began assembling onstage for the finale of the Neo Premiere Graduation Show on April 1 at Balai Sarbini, Central Jakarta. The ovation was not only in appreciation of the coquettish pieces displayed that night, but also of the uniqueness of the show.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lin, Xie lead all Chinese finals
Lin, Xie lead all Chinese finals Agence France-Presse, Tokyo World number ones Lin Dan and his girlfriend Xie Xingfang paved their way through to the all-Chinese men's and women's singles finals at the Japan Open badminton tournament on Saturday. Lin breezed past last European hope Kenneth Jonassen of Denmark 17-14, 15-10 to set up the men's final against Chen Hong, the winner over Athens Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia 15-9, 15-5.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Some Nias children back at school, others not
Some Nias children back at school, others not Pain and sorrow always follow in the wake of a disaster. In many cases, children suffer the most. Despite the sorrow and the pain caused by the strong March 28 quake that flattened parts of Nias island, children keep playing and having fun with their friends. They share laughter and remove debris from school compounds to ensure that classes are resumed. In some areas on Nias, students clean their school together.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Three die in Jakarta fire Chinese attack Japanese targets Cardinals impose media blackout Iraqis demand U.S. exit as 29 killed Michael Jackson fondled Culkin: chef
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Credit card: A wealth hazard in this weak economic situation?
Credit card: A wealth hazard in this weak economic situation? Indah Suksmaningsih, Jakarta A credit card customer in Jakarta recently lodged a complaint with the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) that a private bank had been automatically charging his account a monthly fee of Rp 15,000 (some US$1.6), without his knowledge. Later, he learned the issuer had offered a consultation service to card holders, which would give them access to a second opinion abroad for health services.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Billiards enthusiasts get a league of their own
Billiards enthusiasts get a league of their own Leo Landep, Contributor, Jakarta, leolandep@yahoo.com An amateur in status but a perfectionist all the same, his stance, stroke -- in fact, every single movement -- are no different from those of a professional billiard player. For "Paul", billiards is more than a hobby or an evening diversion after a hard day at work. It's serious stuff.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
2. Circulating credit cards 3,457,226 4,111,571 4,515,624 5,502,166
2. Circulating credit cards 3,457,226 4,111,571 4,515,624 5,502,166 3. Number of transactions 50,610,671 55,726,665 63,663,638 82,149,531 4. Transaction volume Rp 19.2b Rp 24.4b Rp 28b Rp 37.6b Source: Central bank *) not including credit cards issued by nonbanking institutions
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Commuting to school: A tale of two cities
Commuting to school: A tale of two cities An interesting phenomenon is emerging at the Shenzhen/Hong Kong border. Thousands of children from Shenzhen are flocking across to school, to be educated in a city they do not live in. The youngsters are going to Hong Kong for what their parents say a better education. Other children are being sent to private schools in Shenzhen which are similar to Hong Kong schools. Each morning at 6 am, 11-year-old Fan Weimin gets up from his bed in Shenzhen.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servant
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servant Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta University of Indonesia's top criminologist Mulyana W. Kusumah has ironically been arrested for reportedly trying to bribe a civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129).
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dangdut queen to follow rules
Dangdut queen to follow rules Indonesian dangdut queen Inul Daratista will be performing in Kuala Lumpur as scheduled on May 1, despite objections from PAS Youth. The sexy singer, who said she was aware of the "rumblings" concerning her Konsert Fenomena Dangdut Inul Daratista at Stadium Merdeka, had pledged to follow "all guidelines" during the show. "I'm an entertainer first and foremost, and I will follow all guidelines.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Paras reaches out to change fate of poor
Paras reaches out to change fate of poor Kurniawan 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. The drought has affected the annual harvest of the local community, and the local people say it was caused by the government's policy to grow pine trees on the mountains.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
In search for Indonesian architecture
In search for Indonesian architecture Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is there such a thing as a regional Indonesian architectural style? With the ethnic diversity in the country, it is unsurprising that architects here have yet to make up their mind; but the debate is proving interesting. Some architects point to the traditional Javanese joglo houses, which represent the shape of a Javanese palace, as an exemplar of Indonesian architecture.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Islamic Games open in Mecca
Islamic Games open in Mecca RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The first-ever Islamic Games kicked off in the holy city of Mecca on Friday in an Olympics-style tournament aimed at showing Muslim athletic prowess, with over 6,000 sportsmen - but no women - from 50 countries. The tournament, dubbed the Islamic Olympic Games, is hosted by four Saudi cities - Mecca, Medina, Jiddah and Taif - and brings together members of sports unions affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Conference.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Ocean of Tears' worth a thousand words
'Ocean of Tears' worth a thousand words Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Samudra Air Mata, Ocean of Tears Gallery Foto Jurnalistik Antara 176 pp This photo collection was produced for the benevolent reason that the publisher could send proceeds from the book sales to tsunami survivors -- it was not made for commercial purposes.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPU member arrested for bribery
KPU member arrested for bribery Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former top criminologist at the University of Indonesia, Mulyana W. Kusumah, has been arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129). The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been investigating the General Elections Commission (KPU), of which Mulyana is a member, over the alleged misuse of last year's general election funds totaling Rp 301 billion.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Guidebook takes nature's way around paradise island
Guidebook takes nature's way around paradise island Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Natural Guide to Bali Edited by Anne Gouyon Equinox Publishing 447 pp There is the inevitable risk that a guidebook is dated as soon as it reaches bookstands. One only has to flip through the most recent edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Indonesia, with its eerie description of the sleepy towns of Aceh's west coast and pristine beaches, for sad evidence of this.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Different schools, different programs
Different schools, different programs Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "I have five balls. Three balls are lost. Now only two are left," said a preschooler at Gandhi Memorial International School (GMIS). He was very excited to receive applause from the other children during the session of "story sum", when the children subconsciously learn to count while telling stories. In another room, a group of young children were busily following their teacher's movements.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plastic money omits hassle, create nuisance
Plastic money omits hassle, create nuisance Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When credit cards first appeared, people eagerly applied for them, delighted with the concept of a single card replacing bills and coins. But along the way, the downside of plastic money became all too clear, with complaints of debt-snaring interest-rate schemes, lousy billing systems, aggressive marketing and debt collection cases increasing by the day.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's beach community starts to restore mangrove forest
Aceh's beach community starts to restore mangrove forest Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh It's 5 p.m. on Ule Lheue Beach, but the sun is still bright, shining on the bent backs of a group of men working. "We're planting mangroves," said Ismail, 45, on Friday. He and 19 other people, including a few teenagers, have spent the last two afternoons doing this. In the morning they work their regular jobs, such as driving pedicabs or picking through recyclable goods.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three die in Jakarta fire
Three die in Jakarta fire JAKARTA: A woman, Tamini, 65, and her two grandchildren, Dea, four, and Retno, eight months, died in a fire on Jl. Utan Panjang in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. The head of the Utan Panjang subdistrict, Aris Husaini, said the fire razed 120 houses in the subdistrict, leaving 300 people homeless. The fire began at 8:45 a.m. and was extinguished at 9:30 a.m., affecting three neighborhood units in the subdistrict.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Siti displays true star power in London
Siti displays true star power in London Choi Tuck Wo, The Star/London Siti Nurhaliza took London by storm with a dazzling performance at the Royal Albert Hall last Friday. The pop diva was in her element as she captivated the 2,500 near-capacity crowd with her charm and ethereal voice during the two-hour concert. Considering that the singing sensation had just recovered from a sore throat, the 120 minutes of solid performance spoke volumes of her extraordinary talent.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servant
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servant Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A former top criminologist at the University of Indonesia, Mulyana W. Kusumah, has been arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129).
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo visits Santa Cruz Cemetry, gets warm greeting from locals
Susilo visits Santa Cruz Cemetry, gets warm greeting from locals Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Dili, East Timor President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited on Saturday the Santa Cruz Cemetery in Indonesia's former territory of East Timor, indicating that both countries have agreed to close the black chapter of past relations and start anew.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, April 10, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 10, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee 8:00 Children Drama 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:30 English for Fun 12:30 p.m. Robocon 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Nature Documentary 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Comedy 5:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga 5:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Documentary 8:00 TV Series: Love 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foundation or furniture?
Foundation or furniture? Brian Cox, Contributor, Jakarta My wife and I have four children; all are now adults. Twenty- five years ago the time came for our eldest son to start school. We checked out a variety of schools but we couldn't find what we wanted, so we started a school! It soon became obvious that the things we wanted in a school were also desired by many other families, as the school quickly grew to over 700 students.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/Blurb Pop diva Singing sensation Siti Nurhaliza has taken London by storm with a dazzling performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Radio stations call her the Celine Dion of Malaysia.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Credit card users need protection
Credit card users need protection The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The credit card industry has recorded strong growth over the past several years. But the industry has apparently failed to provide adequate protection for consumers. This week's Sunday Post highlights this issue. At the end of every month, Budi, 30, who works for a finance company in the Jakarta Stock Exchange building, hurriedly tears open envelopes containing bills and peeps at the amounts owing with a racing heartbeat.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'The Magician' dazzles fans and foes alike
'The Magician' dazzles fans and foes alike Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Efren Reyes may not have won the A Mild Billiard International Bali Open, but that did little to damage his standing as one of the world's biggest and most popular pool stars. Reyes' deft displays of skill on the pool table earned him the nickname "The Magician", and inside and outside the pool hall the 50-year-old Filipino remains a major attraction.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Next stop is -- nowhere
Next stop is -- nowhere "I'm going to lose my job. I won't have any money," Eti, 24, said nervously. She checked her watch every five minutes. The clock was ticking. Ten minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 40 minutes .... It was 11:40 a.m. She had been standing there for 40 minutes, waiting for a train at the Bojonggede railway station in West Java. Still, the commuter train to Jakarta did not come. Another woman muttered because the delay was also costing her money.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Credit (2 x 15)
1. Credit (2 x 15) Credit card users need protection 2. Wedding (1 x 28) Charles and Camilla marry 2. Mulyana (1 x 29) KPU member arrested for bribery 4.Ambalat (1 x 32) RI, KL warships collide in Ambalat
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bintangs lose to Wombats at Cibubur
Bintangs lose to Wombats at Cibubur The Jakarta Post, Jakarta he Singapore Wombats spoiled the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Jakarta Bintangs Australian Rules Football Club at Cibubur, East Jakarta, with a 48-point victory over the Bintangs on Saturday. The Wombats capitalized on some wasted opportunities by the Bintangs in front of goal to run away with the match in the third quarter, after having only a slim eight-point lead at the three- quarter-time break, according to a release here.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Swiss German University goes wireless
Swiss German University goes wireless A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Situation normal in most universities across the country: The students enter the lecture theaters with bags on their shoulders full of books and papers. In the tutorial rooms, they use pens and paper to take notes of what their lecturers say. In breaks they form groups and chat to each other on campus parks or are found in the university computer rooms searching the internet.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, KL warships collide in Ambalat
RI, KL warships collide in Ambalat Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian warship collided with a Malaysian navy ship it was trying to drive away from the disputed oil-rich maritime area off East Kalimantan, Navy Chief Adm. Slamet Soebijanto said.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuad, Soetrisno to compete for PAN leadership
Fuad, Soetrisno to compete for PAN leadership Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Participants of the National Mandate Party's (PAN) congress returned to the congress arena on Saturday with two out of the seven candidates for party leader emerging as the main contenders. The candidates in questions are Fuad Bawazier, who claims he is supported by 60 percent of eligible voters, and Soetrisno Bachir, who claims a majority of congress participants support him.
Sun, 10 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Credit card holders angry, but helpless
Credit card holders angry, but helpless Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wahyu, an employee with a foreign finance company, shared his bitter experience with a credit card issued by a local private bank. He smelled something funny when his credit card bill reached Rp 10 million (about US$1,050) earlier this year.