Archive: 28 August 2005
39 articles found
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Micro in size, but big in sound
Micro in size, but big in sound Doharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta Another audio-video product that is increasingly gaining consumers' attention is the "micro compo" set. With its main body measuring between 20 cm high and 15 cm wide, it is smaller compared to a "mini compo" set whose main body averages 30 cm high and 20 cm wide. The micro compo has smaller speakers compared to those attached to a mini compo set.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fourth suspect arrested in Ambon blast
Fourth suspect arrested in Ambon blast M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The police arrested early on Saturday a fourth suspect in connection with Thursday's bomb blast in Ambon, the capital of Maluku, and confiscated explosive materials from the house of a local terror group leader who remains at large. Bakri Kaliki alias Ong was captured at around 3 a.m.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mercedes seeks out young, unknown designers
Mercedes seeks out young, unknown designers Syahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta Fashion contests are important for novices so that they can introduce their creations to the fashion community and thereby gain the attention of their seniors. Many established designers started their careers by participating in contests.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students display architectural works
Students display architectural works Students of the architecture school of the Bandung-based Parahyanang Catholic University are displaying their creations at an exhibition at Galeri Lawang in the complex of the Tarumanagara University, West Jakarta. The exhibition titled "FringeBandung" opened on Aug. 22 and will end on Sept. 22. A workshop on architecture will be held on Sept. 12 on the sidelines of the exhibition.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who needs orientation programs?
Who needs orientation programs? Didik, a new student at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), is relieved to find a well-run student orientation program (Ospek) at the institute, in which there is no violence or humiliation by senior students as he had initially feared. "The rector has threatened to expel (senior students) if they commit harmful deeds," the student of ITB's Urban Planning Department said.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bang & Olufsen: Technology with nice design
Bang & Olufsen: Technology with nice design Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As visitors enter a room in the hifi outlet that is designed as a living room and sit casually on the sofa, Arief Hadianto presses a button on his remote control. Within seconds, a wide screen rolls down from the ceiling, covering the wall in the front. At the same time, a section of the ceiling right above the sofa descends, exposing a projector.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
UI choir books a nat'l record
UI choir books a nat'l record Indonesia, Jakarta: As many as 3,600 new students of the University of Indonesia took part in a choir to highlight the graduation of at least 3,000 of their seniors on Saturday. The choir sang 12 songs during the ceremony, which was noted by the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI) as the largest student choir. The choir was not the only cause for celebration, enjoying applause from parents and students who filled the campus hall in Depok, West Java.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti players say no
Trisakti players say no Privately run Trisakti University's law school will organize a three-on-three basketball competition on Sept. 3 with the theme: "Urban Talents with No Drugs, No Violence and No Free Sex". The organizer of the competition believes that sport is an ideal vehicle to encourage abstinence and healthy living in young people. The game will be held in the parking lot of the university's campus on Jl. Kyai Tapa, Grogol, West Jakarta.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poultry development seminar at IPB
Poultry development seminar at IPB The recent outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu should not dampen people's interest in starting up a poultry business as the market is still promising, some experts say. The Bogor Institute of Agriculture's School of Husbandry in cooperation with Poultry monthly magazine will hold a seminar on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 on the Development of the poultry business.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gas sources emerge after tsunami disaster
Gas sources emerge after tsunami disaster Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Meulaboh Usman, 51, was amazed when he smelled the pungent odor of gas as he and other workers were digging a groundwater well. The deeper they dug, the stronger the smell. But amazement turned to surprise when a thick cloud spurted out from the earth. "It happened few days ago. We were lucky no one was killed," said Usman. The gas spray reached several meters high, and the sound could be heard from hundreds of meters away.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
People do a lot of things in malls
People do a lot of things in malls Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's like there is no getting enough of them. There are a couple of them five minutes away from where we're standing now and another one seven minutes away, a friend said when I asked about the idea of banning the building of any more malls, particularly in the "swamped" capital of Jakarta. No, my friend was not complaining.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla, Soeharto visit ex-VP Sudharmono
Kalla, Soeharto visit ex-VP Sudharmono Vice President Jusuf Kalla and former president Soeharto visited Sudharmono, a vice president of the New Order regime, at Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta on Saturday night. Sudharmono was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit on Friday evening for aspiration pneumonia, detik.com reported. Soeharto, who was accompanied by his daughter, stayed at the hospital for about 20 minutes.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Polio campaign hampered by rumors, ignorance
Polio campaign hampered by rumors, ignorance Michael Casey, Associated Press, Cikeusal, W. Java Holding her 2-year-old boy, Sari sits in the ramshackle health clinic listening intently as the medical staff assures her and other villagers that the polio vaccine being used to fight a fast-moving outbreak is safe. But the impoverished mother of two remains unconvinced.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 28, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 28, 2005 Exhibitions * Photo Festival Photo I.D, Understanding Independence at Museum Nasional, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3868172), Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from Aug. 31 to Sept. 14 * Utan Kayu International Literary Biennale 2005 at Komunitas Utan Kayu, Gallery Lontar Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who needs new malls?
Who needs new malls? M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping malls are booming. Developers vie to build new malls on optimism that consumption, which has become the main driver of the economy over the past several years, will remain strong. But, how many malls do Jakartans really need? This week's cover story highlights the issue.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Martha Tilaar on beauty
Martha Tilaar on beauty T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta "You are ugly, dark-skinned and fat. How can your beauty salon run so well? You must use black magic." Such was the sentiment about Martha Tilaar, a beautician and owner of a beauty salon, in the view of a jealous competitor, who felt that she was much more beautiful than Martha and could not understand why people preferred to see Martha instead of her.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian 'waria' prostitute fulfills dreams in Gay Paree
Indonesian 'waria' prostitute fulfills dreams in Gay Paree I. Christianto, Contributor, Paris With her nice and neat looks, she does have the appearance of a fashionable, cosmopolitan woman. At 172 cm (5'8") and 60 kg (132 pounds) with a great "boob-job", she is quite attractive; and she fits well into the whole Paris scene, one of the world's cities of lights. She has heavy dark black hair, swinging down to her shoulders.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Good news: There is still room for more malls
Good news: There is still room for more malls Sally Piri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good news for developers and mallgoers. Despite the aggressive construction of new malls in Jakarta, the City Administration says that there is still an abundance of space in the capital available for new shopping malls to be built. "We need to continue building because the demand is likely to increase.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
UGM holds workshop on scientific writing
UGM holds workshop on scientific writing Many people believe that Indonesian experts are less known in the academic world due to their poor skills in scientific writing, especially in English. The Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University will hold a four- day workshop on scientific writing for international journals, starting on Sept. 6.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taste the Cassava Dessert
Taste the Cassava Dessert Visitors to the Pendopo Lounge, Borobudur Hotel, can experience the different tastes of cassava cooked in various dishes from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30. Served as a dessert, visitors can taste stewed cassava with cinnamon powder and ginger tuille. There is also baked cassava pillow with jackfruit sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local bowlers dismissed from ABF Tour, Malaysia triumphant
Local bowlers dismissed from ABF Tour, Malaysia triumphant Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a dismal day for local hopefuls in the Jakarta leg of the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour on Saturday, while mighty Malaysia issued a resounding warning for November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The biggest shock of all was last year's women's champion Putty Armein, who was crushed by Zandra Aziela of Malaysia 194- 226.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Marhaen students share knowledge with others
Marhaen students share knowledge with others Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tat Wan Ansi, the slogan of the student conservationist group, is always in the head of its members. The Sanskrit words that mean "I am You and You are Me" are the motto of the Marpala (standing for Marhaen Pecinta Alam) -- a student conservationist group at Jakarta's Bung Karno University. "It means that there is no difference among all Marpala members and between them and the society.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Now is the time to buy before prices go up
Now is the time to buy before prices go up The state of the nation's economy is not looking very good right now. The rise in oil prices has put heavy pressure on the rupiah and the government has indicated it will raise fuel prices to cut a ballooning budget deficit. What is the impact of the situation on the audio-video market?
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dining sensations with Shangri-La
Dining sensations with Shangri-La For those wanting a memorable taste experience, the Satoo restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel may be a good place to visit. During the Satoo Sensation program scheduled for September, well-known Asian and international cuisines will be offered together to create the hottest dining experience.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
UIN's Institute holds essay competition
UIN's Institute holds essay competition Commemorating the 60th Independence Day, the Institute student magazine of the Syarief Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta is holding an essay and short story competition. The theme for the essay competition is "Rereading Indonesia", while for the short story competition, participants can choose any topic they want. The essay or short story must be between six and 10 pages in length, unpublished and sent to the organizer by Sept. 10.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Old city comes to life
Old city comes to life The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The old town of Batavia, known as Kota today, in West Jakarta looked like the pages of a history book come to life on Saturday. Women in kebaya encim, or the traditional Malay blouse fastened with pins, and men in sadariyah, or tunic and sarong, walked down the road lined with Batavia's old buildings and in the cobble-stone square in front of the Jakarta Museum of History, otherwise known as Fatahilah Museum.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kahyangan: Dining pleasure like in heaven
Kahyangan: Dining pleasure like in heaven Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High on the top floors of the Wisma Nusantara building on the prime street Jl M.H. Thamrin, a special place for dining has been serving customers for years. Although low profile, the restaurant is always packed with visitors. It's the Kahyangan, a Shabu Shabu restaurant on the 28th, 29th and 30th floors of Wisma Nusantara, that was once Jakarta's highest building.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soe Hok Gie: An unshakable idealist of his time
Soe Hok Gie: An unshakable idealist of his time Alpha Amirrachman, Contributor, Jakarta During his short-lived career as an intellectual, Soe Hok Gie (1942-1969) meticulously recorded the dramatic transition of this nation from Sukarno's regime to Soeharto's New Order.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, August 28, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, August 28, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Cartoon: Mechanick 7:30 Hero Classic 8:00 Children Show: Arena 123 8:30 Lenong Modern 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:30 Documentary 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brown, brown ocean: Getting the most from the coast
Brown, brown ocean: Getting the most from the coast They may call Jakarta a malodorous, contaminated, metropolis, but such naysayers usually overlook the city's very own beach "Resort", namely Ancol. So, to celebrate reports in The Jakarta Post this week that the railway line to Ancol is to be reopened soon, a look at Jakarta's slightly celebrated seaboard is perhaps in order.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shopping mall; a modern day phenomenon
Shopping mall; a modern day phenomenon M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping, which was once considered a chore, has become over the years a pastime, leading to the development of shopping malls as we know them today. A shopping mall in which stores are arranged in a row with a sidewalk in front and developed as a unit with a large parking lot are a relatively recent development that corresponded with the rise of suburbs after World War II in the United States.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Better pay means better education
Better pay means better education A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Syamsul Hadi, a lecturer at a state university in Surabaya, has to moonlight at two private universities in Malang and Sidoarjo, both in East Java, to earn additional income and provide for his family. His income covers the installments for a home and a car loan as well as the cost of education for his three children while his wife's salary as a state bank employee is spent on daily needs.
Sun, 28 Aug 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, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Utan Kayu International Literary Biennale 2005 Jakarta Program
Utan Kayu International Literary Biennale 2005 Jakarta Program The literary festival will be held from Sept. 1 through Sept. 3 at Komunitas Utan Kayu (KUK), Gallery Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta. For more information, contact KUK at (021) 8573388 or visit www.utankayu.org. Thursday, 1 September 2005 8 p.m.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court sets Amelia Yani free
Court sets Amelia Yani free YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman District Court acquitted Amelia Yani and two other defendants of all graft charges on Saturday in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta province.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI men make it four for four, Timy/Devota in another final
RI men make it four for four, Timy/Devota in another final Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The same two national pairings will meet once again in the men's final of the LA Menthol Indonesia Open Beach Volleyball Championship, while Ni Putu Timy Yudhani and Devota Rahawarin are poised for a clean sweep in the final stop of the women's four- leg series. National number ones Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo will meet No.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Drinking wine: New, popular trend for Indonesian yuppies
Drinking wine: New, popular trend for Indonesian yuppies A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sitting at a corner in her favorite cafe in Cilandak Town Square, South Jakarta, writer Djenar Maesa sips a glass of red wine while staring at the passersby. She was apparently contemplating new ideas for her next book. Inspirations come from many places and situations.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Color-coated canvases express artist's emotional palette
Color-coated canvases express artist's emotional palette Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A brilliant spectrum of color greets visitors to Soka Gallery in Kemang, South Jakarta, where actor, playwright and graphic artist Taufan S. Chandranegara is exhibiting a collection of more than 100 oil and acrylic paintings created over the last three years.
Sun, 28 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reporter shares beat on Islam in Indonesia
Reporter shares beat on Islam in Indonesia Chris Holm, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tracy Dahlby's book is the latest in a long line of works -- some serious or scholarly, others cheap cash-ins -- that reporters, correspondents and researchers have written in their attempts to explain Islamic extremism in Asia to a Western audience. What makes Allah's Torch stand out from the others is not its subject matter -- Indonesia -- or its sources -- many of the usual suspects -- but its unusual tone.