Archive: 3 April 2005
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Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Christine Hakim at the Deauville Asian Film Festival
Christine Hakim at the Deauville Asian Film FestivalKunang Helmi, Contributor, Paris On Friday morning of 11th March, the grande dame of Indonesian cinema, Christine Hakim, sat with graceful poise for this interview.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
PPP figure Buya Hasan passes away
PPP figure Buya Hasan passes awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBuya Ismail Hasan Metareum, former leader of the country's largest Islamic political party the United Development Party (PPP) passed away on Saturday morning after being hospitalized for diabetes with severe complications at Pelni Hospital,...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
[i]The Indonesian film industry has shown signs of recovery over the
The Indonesian film industry has shown signs of recovery over the past few years. While that is encouraging, the industry still needs more support, particularly from the government, if it is to continue growing.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Indonesia in the future
Indonesia in the futureAfina Zahra Sholiha (14) Class 2U/YPII An-Nisaa Sr. High SchoolI was hoping Indonesia would be a better place for all of us. No more corruption, war, disaster, trash, etc. But the question is when? When will we have that Indonesia? I think the major problem is...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
A slice of local history in Malang
A slice of local history in MalangDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Malang While it would be interesting to see a demographic study of the types of people various hotels are seeking to attract as guests, it would be equally enlightening to see how unusual and idiosyncratic hotels come to have their...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
What's become of our film industry?
What's become of our film industry?M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian film industry has shown signs of recovery over the past few years. While that is encouraging, the industry still needs more support, particularly from the government, if it is to continue growing.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
The Widow of Wonosobo
The Widow of WonosoboYundi AdityaHe had been traveling for a long time. That's what he told us when we first met, and I think it was true.He looked tired, and he was so quiet. He had the look of a man who had been on the road for many days and weeks.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Magician Reyes reaches semis
Magician Reyes reaches semisMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seed Efren Reyes of the Philippines won his quarterfinal match against Kuo Po-Cheng of Chinese Taipei in the second leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour at the Hanggar Billiard and Recreation Center here on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Selangor exudes marvels of man, nature
Selangor exudes marvels of man, natureLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, SelangorAn easy way to rate a destination, so I've discovered after six years of being -- more like trying to be -- a travel buff, is to look at what still excites you a few months after your visit.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Indonesia's education
Indonesia's educationAnnisa Eska Larasati (14), Class 3T/YPII An-Nisaa Sr. High SchoolA country has to realize how important education is to move forward. Indonesia seems not to have realized this, which makes our country move backward.
Sun, 03 Apr 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, 03 Apr 2005
Education in Indonesia
Education in IndonesiaMeizar Reza Iskandar (14), Class 3D/YPII An-Nisaa Sr. High SchoolGeographically, Indonesia has a lot of natural resources waiting to be found and used. Statistically, Indonesia has a lot of human resources with great potential to develop Indonesia from many sectors.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
An-Nisaa: Instilling values for leadership
An-Nisaa: Instilling values for leadershipChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Banten"Let those ... Have the same fear in their minds As they would have for their own If they had left a helpless family behind: Let them fear God ..." -- The Holy Koran, An'Nisaa: 9, A. Yusuf Ali trans.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Old run-down cinemas stay open for sentimental reasons
Old run-down cinemas stay open for sentimental reasonsSally Piri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was raining outside as moviegoers chatted in the foyer of the Grand cinema in Senen, Central Jakarta, while waiting for the 9 p.m. show to start on a Sunday evening.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Nepal's king to visit China, Indonesia
Nepal's king to visit China, IndonesiaNEPAL: Nepal's King Gyanendra is to visit China and Indonesia in the third week of April, a newspaper report said on Saturday.The largest circulated Nepali language daily Kantipur, quoting high-level government sources, reported that the Nepalese monarch will...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Superbug hits S'pore hospital
Superbug hits S'pore hospitalAll non-emergency surgery has been canceled at Singapore's top hospital, where 15 patients have been hit by a drug-resistant strain of bacteria, but the public was urged on Saturday not to become alarmed.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
JP/6/annisaa
JP/6/annisaa An-Nisaa builds leadership through spiritual, moral guidanceChisato Hara The Jakarta Post/Banten"Let those ... Have the same fear in their minds As they would have for their own If they had left a helpless family behind: Let them fear God ..." -- The Holy Koran, An'Nisaa: 9, A.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
'Govt has neglected moviemakers for too long'
'Govt has neglected moviemakers for too long'Yuki Aditya, 25, is currently working as a freelance writer after recently graduating with an economics degree from a state university. He claims to be an avid filmgoer, and enjoys collecting rare films.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
An introduction to Indian cuisine
An introduction to Indian cuisineShabana Akbany, Contributor, JakartaThe gradual awakening of interest in Indian cuisine is reflected in the worldwide mushrooming of the Indian food business.Not so very long ago, Indian food was considered "strange" and "mysterious", but now it is not at all...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Youth takes on sex, lies, and gender
Youth takes on sex, lies, and genderKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta"I'd kill myself if I were a lesbian," a senior high school student in Medan said during the British Film Festival (BFF) 2005 held in five cities.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Rescuers save man trapped for five days
Rescuers save man trapped for five daysThe Jakarta Post, Nias, JakartaRescuers pulled out a quake survivor trapped in a collapsed house on Saturday, five days after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck the remote Nias island, where up to 2,000 are feared to have been crushed under their homes.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
'Janji Joni' delivers sampler of Jakarta indie music
'Janji Joni' delivers sampler of Jakarta indie musicPaul 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, 03 Apr 2005
Farid, a surgeon who cares about HIV/AIDS
Farid, a surgeon who cares about HIV/AIDSKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fact that he has been involved in the campaign against HIV/AIDS in the country for nearly four years, demonstrates Farid Wadjdi Husain's commitment to fighting the epidemic here.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Government killing film industry with tax burdens
Government killing film industry with tax burdensTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Horror movie actress Suzanna was perhaps one of the few reasons why the Indonesian film industry stayed in business in the 1990s after producers and film activists turned their eyes to television soap operas.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
'Yellow window' to knowledge opens in Indonesia
'Yellow window' to knowledge opens in IndonesiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A window has been opened through which people can look at the beauty and uniqueness of Indonesia's diverse nature.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Sahara -- Dinner at the oasis
Sahara -- Dinner at the oasisSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta I've read in some articles that lamb and mutton are the preferred meats in Morocco. I'm not usually a fan of lamb and mutton, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I actually enjoyed the Moroccan and Tunisian cuisine served...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 3, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 3, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Relief chopper crashes in Nias
Relief chopper crashes in NiasAssociated Press, Canberra An Australian navy helicopter carrying up to 11 people crashed on Saturday on the earthquake-devastated island of Nias, the defense ministry said, and media reported that nine people were killed.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
KL: A one-night affair
KL: A one-night affairLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Dragging ourselves away from the plush beds and cozy sofa in our rooms at PNB Darby Park after our afternoon arrival, my companions and I went straight to the nearby Kuala Lumpur City Center mall at the base of the Petronas twin...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Sehwag, Dravid slam centuries to boost India
Sehwag, Dravid slam centuries to boost IndiaReuters, Cochin, India Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid struck fighting centuries as India posted 281 for eight from their 50 overs in the first one- day international against Pakistan on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
Disaster strikes twice
Disaster strikes twiceDisaster strikes twice A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale jolted the island of Nias at 11:10 p.m. on March 28, when most of its inhabitants were in bed.Residents rushed out of their homes, and North Sumatra again rang with the cries of its shocked and...
Sun, 03 Apr 2005
'Let them eat cake,' says 31-years-young Borobudur Hotel
'Let them eat cake,' says 31-years-young Borobudur HotelKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two women dressed in traditional outfits greeted guests in the Borobudur Hotel's lobby last Wednesday evening. One of them was wielding a knife and the other getting tissues ready.