Archive: 15 May 2005
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Sun, 15 May 2005
Aksara Records, the little label that could
Aksara Records, the little label that couldM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disillusionment with major recording companies' penchant for meddling with individual band's artistic freedom has led musicians to go their own way by resorting to independent record companies, or `indie' labels.
Sun, 15 May 2005
A folk story of noodles
A folk story of noodles Amid the growing use of advanced technology in the nation's manufacturing industry, a cottage industry in Srandakan, Bantul, still employs men and beasts for the production of noodles -- locally known as mie lethek (dirty noodles).
Sun, 15 May 2005
Local band performs Malay music
Local band performs Malay music A band, Sagu, will perform at the Graha Bhakti Budaya in the Ismail Marzuki Fine Arts Center (TIM) on May 17.The group from Riau, is known for its competence in performing Malay music. The members are students with the Riau-based Malay Arts Academy (AKMR).
Sun, 15 May 2005
Some cry over cheaper Chinese goods...
Some cry over cheaper Chinese goods...Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local consumers certainly enjoy the influx of cheaper products. With the cost of living constantly going skyward, finding affordable clothing, electronics and even motorcycles is a relief.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Let's go shopping in adventurous markets of Jakarta
Let's go shopping in adventurous markets of JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Have the urge for some adventurous shopping? Prepare some cash, dash to the so-far-one-and-only busway corridor, get off at the Kota stop and take a bicycle ojek to Asemka Market or the Pasar Pagi Lama in West...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Lowly Kalila stuns Malang Avian Bima
Lowly Kalila stuns Malang Avian BimaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kalila, playing with nothing to lose as a league also-ran, surprised an overconfident Malang Avian Bima Sakti with a 56-45 victory on Saturday in the seventh series of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League 2005.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Ending poverty in 2025
Ending poverty in 2025Arya B. Gaduh, Contributor, Jakarta It was once said, poverty would always be with us. Jeffrey Sachs, a world-class economist and professor at Columbia University, does not fully agree: Poverty, at least the worst kind, can be eliminated.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Who is to blame for the culture of corruption in Indonesia?
Who is to blame for the culture of corruption in Indonesia? My mother-in-law was holding up some fine lace fabric and a beautiful sarong when my husband and I visited her last week as part of our obligation after recently getting married.
Sun, 15 May 2005
China exacts revenge on Korea to reach Sudirman Cup final
China exacts revenge on Korea to reach Sudirman Cup finalAgencies, Beijing Badminton powerhouse China is the strong favorite to lift the prestigious Sudirman Cup for the fifth time on Sunday when it meets Indonesia in the final of the world mixed team championships.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Timepiece as valuable as the time
Timepiece as valuable as the timeT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Time is money. And for the busy wearer, a timepiece is invaluable and in some cases, priceless.A luxury watch may cost millions or even billions of rupiah.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Big quake rocks west coast of Sumatra
Big quake rocks west coast of SumatraApriadi Gunawan and Sjofiardi Bachyul, The Jakarta Post, Medan/PadangAnother big earthquake rocked western parts of Sumatra island on Saturday, sparking more fear among people in the areas affected.
Sun, 15 May 2005
JP/16/John
JP/16/John Looking for John de Rantau Zhuang Wubin Contributor/Singapore Writer-director John de Rantau, 35, presented the world premiere of Mencari Madonna (Looking for Madonna) -- his first cinematic feature depicting the HIV/AIDS situation in West Papua -- at the 18th Singapore International...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Archibition at the Peak
Archibition at the Peak The Architecture and Interior Exhibition, or "Archibition", will be held from May 11 through May 29 at the Peak apartments viewing gallery in the Sudirman business complex.The exhibition will show off the architecture and interior designs of buildings and rooms at the Peak...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Moral degradation: An ugly portrait of our society
Moral degradation: An ugly portrait of our societySetiono, Contributor, JakartaRobohnya Moral Kami (The Degradation of Our Morals) Yayasan Obor Indonesia, 2005, pp 117Amid the seemingly never-ending crises in Indonesia, we are facing the most serious social ailment: the degradation of morality.
Sun, 15 May 2005
...while some others cheer on their arrival
...while some others cheer on their arrivalEvi Mariani and Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumers across Greater Jakarta have welcomed the arrival of "made-in-China" products to the Indonesian market as they feel they have benefited from cheaper prices, albeit concerns over low...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Made in China: Here, there and everywhere
Made in China: Here, there and everywhereEvi Mariani and Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe influx of Chinese products has caused concern in Indonesia as it has in other parts of the world.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Why are Chinese products so inexpensive?
Why are Chinese products so inexpensive?Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A set of "Made-in China" needles is sold for Rp 1,000 (about 10 U.S. cents). Taking into account the raw material cost, the shipping cost to Indonesia and margin for distributors, what is left for the Chinese factory...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Mechanical watches, esoteric timeless timepieces
Mechanical watches, esoteric timeless timepieces Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On a cold day in Moscow, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, an old Russian woman sold her beautiful mechanical watch to a foreigner for just US$4.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Indonesia polio cases hit 8, one treated in Jakarta
Indonesia polio cases hit 8, one treated in Jakarta Indonesia has detected two new polio cases, bringing the total number of infected patients in the country's first outbreak of the crippling disease in a decade to eight children, a senior health official said in Jakarta on Saturday.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Cultures reconciled: Butterflies and phoenixes
Cultures reconciled: Butterflies and phoenixesHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Dragons might be the ultimate Chinese icon, but when it comes to batik or textile arts, butterflies and phoenixes play a much greater role.
Sun, 15 May 2005
'Warna Trotoar' -- colors of urban community
'Warna Trotoar' -- colors of urban communityKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suwito, 42, blinked his eyes after the Jakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo officially opened "Warna Trotoar" (Sidewalk Color), a painting exhibition by Jakarta sidewalk painters on Sunday evening.
Sun, 15 May 2005
Special brunch at JW Marriott
Special brunch at JW Marriott Anticipating an increasing demand for Sunday brunch, the cozy JW Marriott is offering Jakartans special cuisine at its restaurants.Families can enjoy brunch at the Sailendra Restaurant with an international buffet, at Pearl with dim sum selections, and at Asuka's Moet...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Ritz-Carlton greets Jakartans
Ritz-Carlton greets Jakartans Luxurious U.S. hotel chain, the Ritz-Carlton, has opened a hotel in Jakarta in May.Located in the city's Mega Kuningan commercial district, next to its sister JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta's Ritz-Carlton is surrounded by commercial office buildings, residential towers and...
Sun, 15 May 2005
Mechanical watches, esoteric timeless timepieces
Mechanical watches, esoteric timeless timepiecesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On a cold day in Moscow, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, an old Russian woman sold her beautiful mechanical watch to a foreigner for just US$4.