Archive: 31 July 2005
34 articles found
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Des Alwi works alone to preserve history
Des Alwi works alone to preserve history Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people know him as a successful businessman, but others may well recognize him as a diplomat, an independence fighter, a film director or even an historian. Indeed, Des Alwi, 78, can be labeled with them all. His diplomatic duties started when he was given a post at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva in 1951. He was 24 years old. "I was paid US$1,000 a month.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Binus' seminar on marketing in Puncak
Binus' seminar on marketing in Puncak Studying and relaxing can be done together when you join the seminar titled Revolution in Marketing at Via Renata Hotel and Bungalows in mountainous Cimacan, Puncak, West Java. The Binus Center, a training center of the Bina Nusantara University, will organize the two-day seminar, starting on Aug. 12. Two experts, Onno W. Purbo and Bob J. Onggo, will talk about IT solutions for marketing, and creating business value with IT marketing.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timy, Devota poised for hat trick of titles
Timy, Devota poised for hat trick of titles Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin weathered a semifinal scare to reach the women's final of the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball championship here on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Musical performance at GKJ
Musical performance at GKJ The Jakarta Art House (GKJ) will host a series of musical performances in August. A piano recital by Mario Santoso will be held on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Santoso will play romantic compositions by Chopin, Schubert and Mendelssohn, among others. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Indonesian independence, the Jakarta String Quartet, along with young pianists and violinists, will present a classical music concert on Aug. 2. On Aug.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Architects' Act: potential tool preventing RI sell-out
Architects' Act: potential tool preventing RI sell-out Architects may believe that life is all about ideals and being artistic, but these days, if an architect is to make a living from the profession, then professional recognition would have to be a non-negotiable working tool. The idea that a profession would require legal recognition may seem obvious enough, but that is not the case in this country.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Power of the pen gives voice to an ideology of resistance
Power of the pen gives voice to an ideology of resistance Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Putu Oka Sukanta's Di Atas Siang, Di Bawah Malam: Sketsa Perempuan & Renungan Seorang Eks-tapol ('Tis Daytime Above, Night Below: Sketch of a Woman & Reflections of an Ex-Political Detainee) is unique in that it contains a novelette, a collection of poems and three letters. The prefaces by Tinuk Y.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rearing for success?
Rearing for success? Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Now, there is a growing phenomenon in which parents in big cities push their children into competition at a very young age. Though, the phenomenon is not yet considered overly alarming, it is useful to reflect on the situation and think about what children really need. This cover story highlights the issue.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant life
London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant life A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kusuma Andrianto's debut novel, London Wild Rose: Dan Cinta pun Menari, is a modern-day satire that portrays the bitter life of illegal immigrants in London.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Food festival at Borobudur
Food festival at Borobudur The Borobudur Hotel will not only offer a range of Indonesian food in August, but also the Japanese food Unagi and the Chinese Moon Cake festival. The hotel will hold an Indonesian food festival at the Bogor Cafe from Aug. 16 to Aug. 23, while the Moon Cake festival will be held at the Teratai Restaurant from Aug. 1 to Sept. 19. Miyama Restaurant will offer Unagi from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The face of human torture
The face of human torture German artist Gunther Uecker will display his creations at an exhibition titled Manusia yang Teraniaya: 14 alat Pemuas (The Tortured Human: 14 Means of Torture) at Bentara Budaya Jakarta here. The works on display represent the artist's reaction to the violence against foreigners in Germany. Uecker made use of such items as wood, fabric, nails, stone, ash, sand and paper in creating his works. "This is an instrument of my protest, my stance and my agony.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggle
'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggle Christina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There is no need for history to be straight like a ruler, but under the repression of the New Order, history was forced to be black and white, all for the sake of the continuity of the regime's power. "I reject this! History is a dialectical anthology of dynamics": thus Putu Oka Sukanta introduces Wounded Longing, his latest short story collection.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace process
EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace process The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three members of the European Union peace monitoring team arrived in Aceh on Saturday, more than two weeks ahead of the scheduled arrival of the full peace mission. The three monitors are Dutch national Pieter Feith, and Finns Jaakko Oksanen and Juha Christensen.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcasts
Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcasts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has revised a controversial decree cutting back the airtime for broadcasters to allow radio and pay-TV stations to resume broadcasting 24 hours a day. Local TV stations, however, are still required to go off the air from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., according to the decree signed by Minister of Information and Communications Sofyan Djalil on Friday. The Ministry of Information and Communications issued Decree No.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/blurb
JP/1/blurb Reaching out Join university students as they strive to realize their hopes, dreams and ideals at school, and as they grab the pulse of their generation at play. The Jakarta Post introduces CampusBuzz, a page dedicated to young adults. Page 10
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Mechanick 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, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toshiba's notebook for mobile people
Toshiba's notebook for mobile people Students and executives will love the new notebook Toshiba Libretto. Its small size (half that of an ordinary notebook), Libretto which has complete features (Intel Pentium, Microsoft, CD/DVD drive) can easily be carried to cafes and restaurants. With a price tag of US$2,349, the mini notebook is a smart alternative for people who want technology and comfort in a gadget. --The Jakarta Post
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aspiring radio DJs set up own training ground
Aspiring radio DJs set up own training ground A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Treat her right. Never underestimate her. And this is the song you requested. Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman by Bryan Adams. I hope this song will inspire you and that you can work out your problems with your girlfriend," said Ria Nera, a popular announcer on RTC UI FM.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliance
Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliance Prapti Widinugraheni, Contributor/Istanbul There was a deep sense of frustration among the Asian architects discussing the plight and slow progress of reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Dec. 2004 tsunami.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forum
Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forum Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur "I think this forum is very inspiring. That is why I am enthusiastic to be here attending this event. For me, this is a comeback," Nina Juliana said, referring to the 7th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) held in Kuala Lumpur recently. Nina was one of four Indonesian students participating in the 5th Initiative in Singapore in 2002.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara
Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara There are many ways to celebrate birthday. Tarumanagara University will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October with various activities, such as sporting competitions and a record breaking program. The university's students, lecturers and employees will participate in sports competitions including chess, volley ball, table tennis and pancho (arm wrestling). The activities will end in August and are taking place on Tarumanagara's campus in West Jakarta.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Obituary: Former attorney general dies
Obituary: Former attorney general dies JAKARTA: Former attorney general Singgih passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 at Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Tangerang, where he was being treated for a stroke. Attorney General's Office spokesman R.J. Suhandoyo said that Singgih died at 3:15 p.m. His body has been taken to his residence in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, and will be interred on Sunday at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery after a ceremony at the Attorney General's Office in South Jakarta.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir
Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir This is a high-octane complaint about airports and airlines. Just fasten your seat-belt and place the tray table uptight -- sorry, upright. And don't bother corresponding with the airlines -- did you think the lost property office was for baggage? Better rant at the cardboard cutouts of smiling staff that clutter the check-in aisles. Now, that could be really effective therapy.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo concludes successful China visit
Susilo concludes successful China visit Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Shenzen President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wrapped up his trip to China on Saturday by visiting Shenzhen in the southern part of China, after sealing multibillion dollar deals with the Asian giant on investment, defense technology and education.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial Indonesia
Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial Indonesia Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Are you getting bored with the modern, too-cool-for-school eateries around town? Want to savor the culinary delights of Indonesia in old-world ambiance? If so, drop by Kembang Goela, a place where one can taste traditional Indonesian home-cooking -- and an opportunity for some to sample some of their ancestors' favorite food.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. not support Papuan separatism'
U.S. not support Papuan separatism' UNITED STATES: The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that Washington would not support any efforts that would allow Papua to gain independence from Indonesia. "With respect to Papua, the U.S. reiterates its firm support for the territorial integrity of Indonesia. The U.S. does not support or condone any efforts to promote the secession of Papua from the Republic of Indonesia.
Sun, 31 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, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspiration
Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspiration Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Born on July 29, 1939, in Singaraja, Bali, Putu Oka Sukanta is one of Indonesia's noted contemporary poets, and is also known for his novels and short stories. In the aftermath of the Sept.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary
Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary kids ... Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Along the course of Indonesia's history, there have been many noted figures who have made huge contribution towards the building of the nation, from leading the armed struggle against the colonial power to developing the country's good image. And they did not just suddenly grow up to become extraordinary people, but their childhoods indicated their amazing potential.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience With not a swaying palm tree in sight, the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball tournament is being held in the heart of Surabaya's concrete jungle of hotels, malls and offices. The venue for the tournament, the third leg in the inaugural Indonesia Open, is the sizable carpark of Surabaya Plaza. Two courts of sandpits have been set up surrounded by wooden stands. Six water sprinklers periodically shower the players to keep them cool.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Successful children are not tots under pressure
Successful children are not tots under pressure The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" -- Thomas A. Edison. As modern educationalists continue to ponder whether intelligence is as much about nurture as nature, recent years have seen an explosion of parenting techniques that emphasize environmental factors in children's development.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Patching into the 'Buzz'
Patching into the 'Buzz' CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions. This new page, which will appear biweekly in the Sunday issue, is intended to develop as a conduit of communication and a forum for sharing ideas through the contributions of tertiary students.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry. With all five finals pitting local players against Chinese, the latter collected the boys and girls singles crowns as well as the girls' doubles in closely fought contests.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis
UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis Women are often depicted as miserable characters in art works, but not in the musical drama titled Lelaki di Bawah (Men Underneath) to be performed by the Pagupon Theater of University of Indonesia's School of Cultural Sciences.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship
Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship The Indonesian traditional martial art pencak silat gives at least two benefits to students. First, by practicing it, students can maintain their physical fitness. Secondly, they can use it to defend themselves in emergency situations, such as crime attacks.