Archive: 24 July 2005
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Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Lamantijiji takes reign as Sultan Deli XIV
Lamantijiji takes reign as Sultan Deli XIVApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHundreds 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Ministers in action nabbing smugglers
Ministers in action nabbing smugglersMinister 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Gamelan performance enchants Melbourne
Gamelan performance enchants MelbourneDewi 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Khatulistiwa announces long list
Khatulistiwa announces long listThe 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Satria makes it to IBL final
Satria makes it to IBL finalMoch. 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Papua overal champs at nat'l athletics meet
Papua overal champs at nat'l athletics meetMoch. 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Int'l healthcare centers offer quality services
Int'l healthcare centers offer quality servicesT. 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Hospitals gear up to promote customer satisfaction
Hospitals gear up to promote customer satisfactionDebbie 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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
Walter van Oel: A Dutch colorist in Indonesia
Walter van Oel: A Dutch colorist in IndonesiaJean 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Children take up fight for their rights
Children take up fight for their rightsThe 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Eva Hutapea: Captain of industry who cares about common folk
Eva Hutapea: Captain of industry who cares about common folkT. 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Aceh residents flee as three-meter waves strike
Aceh residents flee as three-meter waves strikeNani 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Hunger: An issue for the ages
Hunger: An issue for the agesJayesh 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Angkatan '60 attempts to fill gaps in art history
Angkatan '60 attempts to fill gaps in art historyMargaret Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta, bungabahasa@plasa.comThe 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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Project Jakarta: Arming a kampong with awareness
Project Jakarta: Arming a kampong with awarenessPritam 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Togean Islands, a paradise beyond eyeing
Togean Islands, a paradise beyond eyeingRuslan 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 24, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 24, 2005Exhibitions* 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/BlurbGeneration 1960The 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
Singapore aims to be medical health care destination
Singapore aims to be medical health care destinationSudibyo 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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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...
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
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.
Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Monas park has new Las Vegas-style fountain
Monas park has new Las Vegas-style fountainDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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
TV Program: Sunday, July 24, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, July 24, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Children Drama9:00 Music10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.