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Archive: 5 June 2005

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JP;FADLI;STE;CD; ANPAa..r.. Highlight-Batam-storm JP/2/HIGH Woman dies, houses damaged in gale INDONESIA: A woman died and hundreds of houses were damaged when a storm with high winds hit nine subdistricts in Batu Ampar, Batam city, in the Riau Islands province on Saturday.

'Pollution destroys our environment, makes Jakarta a very bad place to live in'

'Pollution destroys our environment, makes Jakarta a very bad place to live in'In observation of World Environment Day, which falls on Sunday, June 5, students of Grade 5, SD Mentari, share their thoughts on the natural world -- and how to protect it.

Tears for Tentena

Tears for TentenaDaisy Hadmoko, Contributor, Jakarta My heart cries for Tentena. For this small town on the edge of Lake Poso and its friendly, hospitable people. And so honest are the people that a fruit seller did not need to guard over his/her produce on the side of the road leading to town but...

Ceramics on display at Art Space

Ceramics on display at Art Space The ceramic art of Ahadiat Joedawinata will go on show at the Sunaryo Art Space from June 3-5.The exhibition, Earth-Human-Space, will feature pottery made by Ahadiat since 2001, which attempts to describe the close relations between earth, people and space.

TNI chief hopeful of peace talks, but problems remain

TNI chief hopeful of peace talks, but problems remain Agence France-Presse SingaporeIndonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Saturday he was hopeful that ongoing peace talks could lead to a permanent solution to a separatist rebellion in Aceh province.

Tornado Coffee: More than just a trend

Tornado Coffee: More than just a trendLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If anything can be said about Tornado Coffee, it's that it is based on a strong concept and a confidence that it has what it takes to survive.

Children's book an oasis of life's simple virtues

Children's book an oasis of life's simple virtuesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Forest of Fables Fifth graders of Mentari Elementary School Jakarta Books 24 pp In a culture where appreciation in a good cause is hard to express explicitly, the experience of the student authors of A Forest of...

Back to nature night clubbing in the Big Durian

Back to nature night clubbing in the Big Durian Jakarta's club scene has been looking quite vibrant of late. There are now a copious amount of clubs around in which to engage in some serious dance floor shuffling, all of which are immaculately kitted out with extravagant post-modern decor and an...

'In Front of Papua' tells cultural journey of Jecko

'In Front of Papua' tells cultural journey of JeckoHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Local, rich traditions often are the main fuel of new dance choreography in Indonesia, as seen in the history of Indonesian contemporary dance over the last 40 years.

Bank CEO, staff pitch in to build up school

Bank CEO, staff pitch in to build up schoolRemmy Faizal, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPaint drips down on an unfinished sketch of the World Trade Center on the classroom wall of a school's health unit.The painter looks at his work.

Coffee plantations: Dark side of RI history

Coffee plantations: Dark side of RI historyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been a major coffee producer since the 17th century when the Dutch began opening massive coffee plantations on Java island.

Cafe's rise belie industry decline

Cafe's rise belie industry declineKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rapid growth of cafes in cities nationwide during the past few years has done little to help the local coffee industry, producers say.

Jakarta's big screens: Tough choice

Jakarta's big screens: Tough choice Rough data presented in Janji Joni: An Indonesian Adventure -- a movie written and directed by The Jakarta Post's very own film critic, Joko Anwar -- claims that seven out of 10 people on the streets will say that they are into movies.

Sustainable development taking root in mining sector

Sustainable development taking root in mining sectorSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has introduced a strict regulation to ensure that the operation of natural resource-based companies such as oil and gas producers and mining companies would not cause a serious damage to...

Special dim sum at Pearl

Special dim sum at Pearl Award-winning international chef Chee Hin Yew is visiting Jakarta to prepare authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum dishes at the JW Marriott Hotel for the month of June.Chee, whose dishes will be available at the hotel's Pearl Restaurant, was voted one of the top dim sum chefs...

Full military ties to help democracy: TNI chief

Full military ties to help democracy: TNI chiefAgencies, SingaporeThe Indonesian Military (TNI) chief said on Saturday the normalization of military ties between Jakarta and Washington would help strengthen democracy in his country and ensure regional stability.Gen.

Dining in nature with a little frog

Dining in nature with a little frogT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Bandung In these modern times when many people tend to celebrate contemporary cuisine in shopping malls or restaurants, it pays not to overlook the delicious taste of Indonesian food, especially if that food can be eaten in a...

Turning Jakarta into green city

Turning Jakarta into green cityDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta World Environment Day, marked each year on June 5, is one of the important events organized annually by the United Nations to promote worldwide awareness of the environment and increase political attention and action to cope with...

TV Program: Sunday, June 5, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, June 5, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Hero Classics8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant9:00 Children Drama10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

Iran and Japan close in on 2006 World Cup spot

Iran and Japan close in on 2006 World Cup spotAlastair Himmer, Reuters/Tokyo Iran eased to a 1-0 home victory over North Korea on Friday to close in on its third appearance in the World Cup finals.Defender Rahman Rezaei's point-blank header in first-half injury time in Tehran gave Iran 10 points...

'I don't know what nutritious food is'

'I don't know what nutritious food is'Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, MataramThirteen-month-old Muhammad Azmi, feeble and with a swollen stomach, is crying in his mother's arms. He is one of the many unfortunate children in West Nusa Tenggara suffering from marasmus, chronic...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, June 5, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, June 5, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts Black is Black by M. Faisal (Iconk) at Galeri Nasional Indonesia Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.14 Central Jakarta, from June 7 to June 14 * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.

A time for relaxation

A time for relaxation Air pollution is one of the main concerns of people living in Jakarta, and one of the reasons that people prefer spending time in air conditioned shopping malls rather than recreating outdoors.

Rosihan Anwar about being a journalist

Rosihan Anwar about being a journalistKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arriving at a big old house in Menteng, Central Jakarta that afternoon, I was not sure if I had come to the right place.The gate was left open and unguarded -- making it possible for anyone to enter the front yard.

Balinese art on show

Balinese art on show Balinese painter Putu Sutawijaya will exhibit his paintings at the Montiq Gallery here from June 9-23.Influenced by movements in graphic design, Putu was born in Tabanan, Bali, and was educated at the Institute of Arts in Yogyakarta.

Speak Up:

Speak Up: 'Pollution ... makes Jakarta a very bad place to live in'In observation of World Environment Day, which falls on Sunday, June 5, the authors of A Forest of Fables, students of Grade 5, SD Mentari, share their thoughts on the natural world -- and how to protect it.

Coffee, a hot new lifestyle

Coffee, a hot new lifestyleKurniawan Hari and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore and more young people are drinking coffee instead of alcohol or soft drinks at malls, cafes and hotels. Has this trend translated into an increase in the nation's coffee production and a better life for coffee...

Indonesia at the Venice Biennale 2005

Indonesia at the Venice Biennale 2005Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Adjusting to the winds of change, the Venice Biennale, one of the oldest and most prestigious exhibitions of contemporary art in the world, has nominated Maria de Corral and Rosa Martinez from Spain as the two directors in...

Black is black at Galeri Nasional

Black is black at Galeri Nasional Papuan painter Muhammad Faisal, popularly known as Iconk, will display his paintings in an exhibition -- "Black is Black" -- at Galeri Nasional in Jakarta from June 7-14.

'A Forest of Fables': The Journey

'A Forest of Fables': The JourneyThe process we went through in making our book A Forest of Fables was very interesting, but also long and involved. The project was originally designed as a meaningful class activity for my class of Grade 5 students at SD Mentari, South Jakarta, which integrates...