Archive: 24 April 2005
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Sun, 24 Apr 2005
What Asian, African leaders say about UN reform
What Asian, African leaders say about UN reformOne of the main discussions during the two-day Asian-African Summit which concluded on Saturday was a global demand for sweeping reform within the United Nations so as to make it relevant to a changing world.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Traffic cancels antiterrorist drill
Traffic cancels antiterrorist drillPolice and the local military in Bandung cancelled on Friday a planned antiterrorist drill around the venue of Sunday's commemorative summit due to the large crowds and heavy traffic in the vicinity.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
More about Pramoedya Ananta Toer
More about Pramoedya Ananta ToerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pramoedya Ananta Toer had just finished tidying up his garden when he greeted me on Thursday, April 7, 2005. As soon as I introduced myself, he invited me to take a seat on the veranda of his three- story house in Bojonggede,...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Gianyar regency stepping out in style
Gianyar regency stepping out in styleDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Canberra Friends visiting eastern Bali have often asked me if Klungkung is really the cultural and historical center of the island. This curiosity apparently has been ignited, and then further fueled, by the many Balinese these...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
An autistic child writes an autobiography
An autistic child writes an autobiographyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Say it out loud, I'm an autist and I'm proud," said Oscar Yura Dompas, last Tuesday at a book launching of his own autobiography titled Autistic Journey at QB World Book Plaza Semanggi, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take off
VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take offMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt is probably Garuda Airways' most prestigious airlift. At least five Boeing 737s have been laid on to fly dozens of leaders on the short 30 minute from Jakarta to Bandung early Saturday morning, with...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing world
Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing worldThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Bandung Asian-African Conference in 1955 was a milestone for the development of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a political grouping that now takes in nearly two-thirds of the United Nations' membership.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
'Star' beams down Idol Night
'Star' beams down Idol NightStarWorld and Indovision hosted Idol Night as part of a loyalty program for their Indonesian subscribers and to bring StarWorld's SMS-interactive Asia Votes program directly to the capital.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Myanmar shows defiance
Myanmar shows defianceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Myanmar's leader Gen. Tan Shwe continues to show defiance against the world community's pressure to restore democracy in his country and release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Flying high in Jakarta
Flying high in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNotions that most African countries are poor, or less-developed Asian countries, like Myanmar or Cambodia, have no money to develop their countries would seem to be wrong, at least if the lines of jets parked at Halim Perdanakusumah...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
South African food at JW Marriott Jakarta
South African food at JW Marriott JakartaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor those of you who are adventurous cuisine-seekers, the food promotion at the Sailendra Restaurant at the comfortable JW Marriott Hotel might be just what you crave.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquility
Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquilityRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After the mad rush of wedding preparations, and then the event itself, heading to a villa that is surrounded by lush green rice fields, high above Petanu River in Ubud, would be the perfect way to start life as a...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Son of mixed marriage speaks up
Son of mixed marriage speaks up Aswin, not his real name, is a 28-year-old writer living in Jakarta, his mother is a Muslim, while his father is a Christian.The government should not interfere in the citizens' right to choose who they want to marry.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperity
'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperityM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Once upon a time, in less turbulent times than we live in at the present, an improbable rock song ruled the airwaves.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
They could have been best friends
They could have been best friendsAdeline M.T., Contributor, Jakarta The night was dark, and rain started to pour down heavily. We heard earlier that a tropical storm might be heading to the coastal area of Greater Aceh. Lighter than a tsunami, certainly, but still a storm.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Protesters persist with rallies despite police ban
Protesters persist with rallies despite police banAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo groups of protesters went ahead with their rallies in two separate locations in Jakarta on Saturday despite stiff security measures.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Malaysian police nab pirate gang
Malaysian police nab pirate gang MALAYSIA: Authorities arrested seven pirates suspected of carrying out a series of attacks on vessels in the Malacca Straits after a high-speed chase off southern Malaysia, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Geneology of political crises in early Islam
Geneology of political crises in early IslamHatim Gazali, Contributor/YogyakartaThe Crisis of Muslim History: Roots of Political Crisis in Muslim History Mahmoud M. Ayoub Mizan 262 ppIn the course of Indonesian history, the political relationship between Islam and the state has not always been one...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Japan's Koizumi pledges continued tsunami relief
Japan's Koizumi pledges continued tsunami reliefGeorge Nishiyama, Reuters/Banda Aceh Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi toured tsunami- devastated Aceh province on Saturday, pledging Tokyo would continue to provide funds and other relief assistance to Indonesia.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to Starbucks
Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to StarbucksSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Are you a big Zara fan? If you are, there's good news for you: Zara will open its first two stores in Jakarta. Previously, the closest Zara stores for us were in Singapore.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Happy birthday, Grandma Cony!
Happy birthday, Grandma Cony!Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nobody knew how Cony felt as dozens of people gathered in front of her cage to celebrate her 60th birthday on Saturday. She watched her guests, mostly animal lovers and journalists, with a listless, almost bored, expression.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Be good on promises, Annan says
Be good on promises, Annan saysAdianto P. Simamora and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVisiting United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan repeated again the song which developing countries love to hear: An appeal to the industrialized countries to be more generous to developing countries...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spirit
Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spiritMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt is early morning April 18, 1955. Thousands of Bandung residents are crowded along East Street (now Jl. Asia-Africa) anxious to get a glimpse of the men who in their lifetimes became monuments to Third...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005Exhibitions* Indian Painting Exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 27-29 South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30 * Painting Arok Dedes Pramoedya: Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf at Gallery Lontar , Jl.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fame
Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fameM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rock singer Ikang Fauzi said that before recording his first album in more than a decade, he decided he would follow in the footsteps of poodle-haired metal veteran Jon Bon Jovi by following the latest trends...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/BlurbMarriage Interfaith marriage remains one of the most complex and sensitive issues in Indonesia as the law of the land bars couples of different religions from getting married. Page 5
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
JP/4/Earth
JP/4/Earth Mother earth Marianne Katoppo Contributor/Jakarta In Scandinavia, every day of the year has a name. This custom is probably derived from the medieval saints' calendar which has persisted until modern times.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Still Playing
Still PlayingAnne Van Jogja (Drama, 90 minutes) Starring Rachel Maryam, Imam Soetrisno, Tutik Budihardjo, Heru Prasetyo. Directed by Bobby Sandy.Hyper-melodramatic story about a woman who suffers because she's half-Western, half-Indonesian. (Zero stars out of ****)Me vs.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Faozan soothes with 'Zen' filmmaking
Faozan soothes with 'Zen' filmmakingZhuang Wubin, Contributor, SingaporeA one-line narration opened Aries -- A Poem for Katia, something like a mission statement: "I came from your existence."The film's director, 32-year-old Faozan Rizal, defines his first full-length feature film as "a meditation...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanick8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant9:00 Children Drama10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
China sets tough conditions for Japan
China sets tough conditions for JapanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile both Chinese President Hu Jintao and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said they shared the same convictions about the need to maintain strong and peaceful relations between the two countries, Beijing set five requirements...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
There have been violent anti-Japan demonstrations in China
There have been violent anti-Japan demonstrations in China over school history textbooks that critics say sugarcoat Japan's wartime history and over other irritants, including Tokyo's campaign for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
S'pore PM first in Bandung
S'pore PM first in BandungSingapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday afternoon became the first head of state to arrive in Bandung, West Java, ahead of Sunday's golden jubilee of the 1955 Bandung Conference.Loong arrived from Jakarta in a Fokker-50 jet.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roof
Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roofSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Do you like strolling through a mall -- and shopping -- in your spare time? If you do, drop by Mal Kelapa Gading, where you can shop, watch movies, dine, play games and go bowling as well as...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperation
Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Asian-African Summit concluded on Saturday, with leaders adopting a new strategic partnership that will bind them to work together in addressing poverty and underdevelopment, the major problems plaguing the two...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issue
Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a recent media workshop on pluralism and cross-cultural understanding, the participants shot up their hands, like a bunch of second graders competing for candies to answer the teacher's question.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in Sydney
Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in SydneyTim Goodman, Contributor, Sydney Le Mayeur found two sources of inspiration as an artist: the Balinese landscape and Ni, a graceful dancer who became his wifeAdrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres, one of the most highly regarded painters of the Southeast Asia...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Marriage outside the five religions illegal in Indonesia
Marriage outside the five religions illegal in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religion can be a touchy subject for couples, particularly for those of different faiths.Predominantly Muslim Indonesia prohibits interfaith marriages and denies the civil rights of followers of religions other than...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Bandung's celebrated sites relive history
Bandung's celebrated sites relive historyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAsian and African leaders may be emulating their 1955 predecessors on Sunday morning by convening at the Merdeka Building in Bandung, but organizers are sure that the leaky roof that nearly stopped President...
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
The beach or the mountains? It's your choice
The beach or the mountains? It's your choiceT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta is a hot, hectic city, crowded with people and cars. Luckily, not far from the metropolis, you can find many places with beautiful views where you can unwind.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Xanana blames protests on church
Xanana blames protests on churchMichael Casey, Associated Press/Jakarta East Timor's president on Saturday accused the country's Roman Catholic Church of instigating anti-government protests demanding the introduction of compulsory religious classes in schools.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
Koizumi speech cut short
Koizumi speech cut shortComing from a country where every second of time is respected, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi probably did not mind having to shorten the length of his speech to the Asian-African Summit heads of state and government on Friday.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005
'Partnership leads Asia-Africa to true destiny'
'Partnership leads Asia-Africa to true destiny'President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially opened the Asian- African Summit 2005 on Friday, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. The following is his opening address.At long last, at long last, we are all gathered here.