Archive: 24 July 2005
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Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
A tribute to Bagong Kussudiardja
A tribute to Bagong Kussudiardja Sanggit, a theatrical dance by noted choreographer Bagong Kussudiardja, will be staged at Taman Ismail Marzuki on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. Sanggit describes the inability of a god named Sang Hyang Jagad Giri Nata to control his emotions upon seeing the chaos on Earth. His advisers, Semar and Togog, come to give counsel and criticism.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Is Glodok still the best place to buy?
Is Glodok still the best place to buy? A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Glodok area of West Jakarta has for decades been known as the electronics hub of Jakarta, even the country. The chronic traffic jams around the area, the plentiful street vendors offering porn films, and the narrow corridors separating the electronic shops are all discomforts that could certainly discourage people from visiting the area. Yet, people keep coming.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Riding the Corruption Express
Riding the Corruption Express Indonesia has been listed as one of the world's most corrupt countries, a label that the experience I will share with you will corroborate. Graft cases adorn the front pages of the print media almost every day. Unfortunately, corruption on the train has not attracted much of the media's attention, although this practice could endanger hundreds of train passengers. For just Rp 2,000 you can ask to be dropped of at the train station of your choosing.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Walter van Oel: A Dutch colorist in Indonesia
Walter van Oel: A Dutch colorist in Indonesia Jean Couteau, Contributor, /Surabaya Raising his hands above his head, as if calling to heaven, the man blurts out: "Nature is energy. I myself am energy and everything is connected through energy. As a painter, my job is to channel positive energy. This is why my painting touches anyone looking at it. Even when at first it strikes one as violent, it soon generates calm and quiet." No Indonesian artist could indeed utter such words.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Togean Islands
Togean Islands As the Togeans are habitat for many land and marine biota, these areas act as a magnet for tourists, scientists, researchers and non-governmental organizations. Page 13
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brand Type Price (Rp)
Brand Type Price (Rp) 1. Akira LCT-32HSSTP 32",LCD 19,000,000 2. Akira PLT-42SE 42",plasma 30,000,000 3. AOC PD4263 42",plasma 25,000,000 4. Changhong DLP5132 51",projection 24,500,000 5. Changhong PT4206 42",plasma 20,000,000 6. Fujitsu PDS4221W-S 42",plasma US$ 7,500 7. Hitachi 42PD7800TA 42",plasma 41,000,000 8. JVC PD-Z42DV4 42",plasma 40,000,000 9.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals gear up to promote customer satisfaction
Hospitals gear up to promote customer satisfaction Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Patients want to be satisfied with the quality of care they receive from a hospital. Their interactions with staff members at the hospital will determine whether they will choose the same hospital again or recommend it to others. Therefore, hospitals do their best to tailor their services to the needs of patients as customers. Dr.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Moon cakes at Pearl
Moon cakes at Pearl The Pearl Chinese Restaurant at the JW Marriott Jakarta will offer its legendary Mini Snow Skin moon cakes prepared by award- winning dim sum chef Chee Hin Yew. The moon cakes are being offered in conjunction with the Moon Cake Festival, which is annually celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calender. It is the third major festival of the Chinese calendar. The festival corresponds with harvest festivals observed by Western cultures.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Int'l healthcare centers offer quality services
Int'l healthcare centers offer quality services T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The spacious, air-conditioned room has wall-to-wall carpeting and is equipped with three 25-inch TVs, three telephones, two marble bathrooms, two refrigerators, two beds, sofas, a dining table with four chairs, a dressing table, two wardrobes, cabinets and some other furniture. You might wonder whether it is a suite in a five-star hotel.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lamantijiji takes reign as Sultan Deli XIV
Lamantijiji takes reign as Sultan Deli XIV Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Hundreds of Malay nobles in Medan bowed their heads as they paid their respects to their new leader, eight-year-old Sultan Deli XIV, in an emotional ceremony on Friday. The new potentate, whose full name is Tengku Mahmud Aria Lamantijiji, was inaugurated a day after his father, Sultan Deli XIII Lt. Col. Tito Otman Mahmud Padrab, died in an plane crash in North Aceh along with two other Army officers.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition celebrates young painters
Exhibition celebrates young painters About 30 works by three young painters will be displayed at the Mon Decor Gallery in Jakarta from July 24 through Aug. 3. The painters are Febri Antoni, Eddy Sulityo and Erizal AS, all graduates of the Indonesian Arts Institute in Yogyakarta. Sadly, only two of the painters will be present at the exhibition. Febri passed away during preparations for the show. The exhibition, called Drama, is a tribute to Febri. Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Riri Riza: Don't let standardization shackle you!
Riri Riza: Don't let standardization shackle you! Gie, which is still playing in theaters in the country, has been praised by many critics as the most important film to be made by the nation's film industry this year. The film is about Soe Hok Gie, an idealist and student activist who died young in the late 1960s. Certainly. there are many aspects of him that could make his life an interesting film.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papua overal champs at nat'l athletics meet
Papua overal champs at nat'l athletics meet Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papua emerged as the overall champions with eight gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the three-day national athletics championship that ended here on Saturday. The medal collection surpassed overnight leaders East Java, which ended in second with seven gold, two silver and seven bronze medals.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Satria makes it to IBL final
Satria makes it to IBL final Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Satria Muda Britama defeated Panasia Garuda 64-60 in overtime in the second game of their Indonesian Basketball League semifinals here on Saturday. The win gave Satria a 2-0 series victory and a ticket to next month's final against either HP Aspac or Bhinneka Sritex, who will play their second game on Sunday. Aspac took a 1-0 series lead after defeating Bhinneka 91-38 on Friday.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Khatulistiwa announces long list
Khatulistiwa announces long list The prestigious Khatulistiwa Literary Award was established in 2000 by QB World Books in association with Plaza Senaya, and is a national, annual award dedicated to honoring and developing exemplary Indonesian literature. Now in its fifth year, the 2004- 2005 award covers those works published between June 1, 2004 and May 30, 2005, and comprises two categories, prose and poetry.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Feminine accessories from Spain
Feminine accessories from Spain Spain is becoming a world fashion center and one of its brands, Zahara accessories, is becoming more popular. Establishing its first store at Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta, last year, Zahara offers exclusive accessories, such as necklaces, bands and rings in various colors. Exploring female sensuality, the accessories are made from resin which are blended with gold and silver. Prices are ranging from Rp 150,000 to Rp 1.5 million.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maritime officials named suspects
Maritime officials named suspects INDONESIA: Police in Papua named two maritime officials as suspects on Saturday for the sinking of the Boven Digoel passenger ship in the waters of Okaba, Merauke, on July 7. The two officials in question were the chief of administrator of Merauke Port, Marthen Willem Maryem, and the chief of the port's sailing feasibility section, Baso. The two were named suspects for failing to check the seaworthiness of the vessel. "The ship was overloaded.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gamelan performance enchants Melbourne
Gamelan performance enchants Melbourne Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia In this ever-shrinking world, ties of friendship develop between disparate communities across the globe. These ties are often tested, however, when the interests and expectations of one side do not necessarily match the responses of the other.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministers in action nabbing smugglers
Ministers in action nabbing smugglers Minister of Finance Jusuf Anwar (right) and Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu (center) listen to the Directorate General of Customs and Excise head of investigations Sofjan Perman while onboard a patrol boat in waters off the Riau Islands. The three were part of a team of patrol boats that intercepted a 100-ton barge, the Bulan Purnama, trying to smuggle rice, sugar and used clothes into the country.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Melting pot Jaksa will forever shine
Melting pot Jaksa will forever shine When fresh-faced student backpackers land in Jakarta on their globetrotting travels, budget restrictions usually preclude a stay at the Hilton or the Grand Hyatt. And so, it is to Jl. Jaksa, just south of the national monument, that they flock, quite literally, in their tens.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, July 24, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, July 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Hero Classic 8:00 Children Show: Arena 123 8:30 Children Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:30 English for Fun 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Monas park has new Las Vegas-style fountain
Monas park has new Las Vegas-style fountain Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A touch of glamor has been lent to the National Monument (Monas) park -- already home to deer and colored pigeons -- with the opening on Saturday night of a fountain that emulates the Las Vegas Bellagio fountains.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kabalutan, home of sailors
Kabalutan, home of sailors Misa Daya Misa Bombang, Silengga-lengga na Bido (there is neither wind nor storm but the boat keeps swaying). This is a very popular saying in Kabalutan, a village in Walea Kepulauan district, Tojo Una-Una regency. Kabalutan is populated by 2,017 people, who are Bajau (read: Bajo) descendants and who are renown as excellent seamen. Since time immemorial, the islanders have made the sea their main source of livelihood. Their homes are also on the sea.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
LCD TV at a price of conventional TV
LCD TV at a price of conventional TV Following the government's call for energy conservation, Jakartans are busy determining which household appliances are electricity-efficient. Moreover, since the government prohibited TV broadcasts after midnight, the search is on for alternative home entertainment. Watching a DVD is best on a TV that creates a cinema-like atmosphere. A TV with a wide screen -- over 29 inches -- is a good start.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore aims to be medical health care destination
Singapore aims to be medical health care destination Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Emanuel from Manado, North Sulawesi, was diagnosed with glaucoma he could not find a hospital in Indonesia able to treat him, so he ended up traveling to Singapore for care. Emanuel, 40, an entrepreneur, was satisfied with his treatment in Singapore, where it took just one hour to treat his eye problem. He could have ended up losing his sight had he not flown to Singapore for treatment.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/Blurb Generation 1960 The works of artists who were divided by politics in the 1960s are now being displayed at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center. Page 15
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 24, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Exhibitions * Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3448126), until July 29 * Jakarta Video Festival 2005 OK. Video: Sub/Version at Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Merdeka Timur 14, Central Jakarta, open daily Monday - Friday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Togean Islands, a paradise beyond eyeing
Togean Islands, a paradise beyond eyeing Ruslan Sangadji, Correspondent, Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi "I am greatly enjoying my holiday in the Togean islands. The coral reef is in good condition, the aquarium fish gliding on the seabed are colorful and the sunset is incredibly beautiful. Beautiful indeed. This is a paradise for me and I don't have such a beautiful scenery in my own country," Jana (29), a Swiss tourist, told The Jakarta Post earlier this month.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Children take up fight for their rights
Children take up fight for their rights The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A short-haired teenage girl ran toward a group making preparations at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle to celebrate National Children's Day on Saturday. Maesaroh, a 15-year-old from Lampung who calls herself Maya, was a little late for the event but said she was just happy to be there at all.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Do you still love me?
Do you still love me? A play about love will be staged by the renowned Teater Koma at the Jakarta Playhouse (GKJ) in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, on July 27, July 28 and July 29. The play, titled Tanda Cinta (Sign of Love), will also commemorate the 27th wedding anniversary of N. Riantiarno and Ratna Madjid, two key figures in Teater Koma. The play will be performed by Riantiarno and Ratna. They will ask each other: Does love still exist between us?
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
A neglected old mosque
A neglected old mosque Your trip to Togean Islands would not be complete unless you set foot on Una-Una, an island formerly known as Ringgit (meaning a gold coin). Tahmidy Lasahido (47), a community figure on this island, said that the island used to be called Ringgit because in this part of the country Una-Una was the richest island. Una-Una is home to millions of coconut palms, the fruit of which are exported to Malaysia.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers. Pockets of the Nglurah community can be found across the archipelago and as far as Malaysia. Today, there are 355 families or 2,200 people living in the village.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bronco OV-10 pilots buried
Bronco OV-10 pilots buried INDONESIA: Two Air Force pilots who died in a plane crash in Malang, East Java, were buried on Saturday in their respective hometowns. The pilot of the crashed Bronco OV-10, Maj. Robby Ibnu Robel, was buried in Yogyakarta. Copilot First Lt. Harchus Adiya Wing Wibowo was buried in Malang. The two died when their Bronco OV-10 crashed into Jabung Hill in Malang on Thursday morning. Harchus' father, Maj.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Angkatan '60 attempts to fill gaps in art history
Angkatan '60 attempts to fill gaps in art history Margaret Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta, bungabahasa@plasa.com The Angkatan '60 exhibition that opened on Tuesday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center in Central Jakarta displays not only the works of artists who first started showing in public forums in the 1960s, but also ample proof that this nation's art history is inextricably entwined with its political landscape.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hunger: An issue for the ages
Hunger: An issue for the ages Jayesh Taunk, Grade 10, JIS For most of us, food has always been taken for granted, like the sun rising in the east. But are we living in a dream world? Passing through the streets of Jakarta, the swarms of poor and hungry people begging at traffic lights, on the railways and almost everywhere we go, are startlingly noticeable.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh residents flee as three-meter waves strike
Aceh residents flee as three-meter waves strike Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Memories of the tsunami were triggered in several coastal villages of South Aceh regency on Saturday as huge waves struck, destroying dozens of houses. The three-meter-high waves hit the area at 6 a.m. The unusually high waves were triggered by a full-moon tide and strong winds, said seismologist Sanun Ahmad, quoted as saying by Antara news agency.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eva Hutapea: Captain of industry who cares about common folk
Eva Hutapea: Captain of industry who cares about common folk T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Rice, honey, cookies, plastic containers, handicrafts and several other things are on display in the meeting room at the offices of Eva Riyanti Hutapea, who resigned last year from her post as president director and CEO of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur to run PT Usaha Kecil Makmur Indonesia (UKM). "I want to link small and medium businesses with the big ones," Eva said.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
On the farm as flu fears rise
On the farm as flu fears rise Bird flu or avian influenza has been confirmed as the cause of deaths of a man and his two children in Tangerang, Banten. The fatal disease is caused by the deadly H5N1 virus that can be transmitted from poultry to humans. The government has called on people not to panic as the virus has not mutated to allow human-to-human transfer. It also said people could still consume chicken and eggs provided they were cooked well.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Project Jakarta: Arming a kampong with awareness
Project Jakarta: Arming a kampong with awareness Pritam Narula and Andrew Briggs, Grade 10, Jakarta International School (JIS) "Faster, farther, cheaper and deeper," wrote Thomas Freedman in The Lexus and the Olive Tree. Our world is one interrelated society where borders are open for trade and where horizons seem ever so broad.