Archive: 11 September 2005
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Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Clubbed to death: Air thins for night-owls
Clubbed to death: Air thins for night-owls The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan will soon be upon us. This year, however, Jakarta's nightlife has already gone into premature semi-hibernation. Recent police sweeps against nightclubs and bars and their accompanying vice, gambling and drug trades have had an unprecedented impact on the city's normally easy-going nightlife. The new kicking out time is 2 a.m. and thousands of bar staff and club workers are apparently on the verge of being laid off.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans get a taste for chocolate
Jakartans get a taste for chocolate Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three young sit women sit on the terrace of Dapur Cokelat on Jl. Wijaya I, Kebayoran Baru in South Jakarta eating pastries. Inside, customers are inspecting the candies and pralines displayed on the two-meter-high rack and the pastries in the display chiller. On the left side, a kitchen set and a chocolate fountain, which is about one-meter tall, decorate the four-by-four-meter room.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government to deport Sri Lankan terror expert
Government to deport Sri Lankan terror expert AMBON, Maluku: Sri Lankan terror expert Rohan Kumar Gunaratna has been handed over to the Indonesian Immigration office and is to be deported back to his base in Singapore. Maluku police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Artsianto Dharmawan said Gunaratna was dispatched to Maluku Immigration office on Friday after he was caught by police in violation of his visa.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Progress is when you can eat chili without tears
Progress is when you can eat chili without tears Almost two months into my foray into the Indonesian culture and I've survived with only a few hitches along the way and have made some intriguing discoveries. I feel like a wide-eyed child in a lolly shop with so many new and exciting things to see and experience, with the only food I've politely declined being durian ice-cream.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Padjadjaran to hold international seminar
Padjadjaran to hold international seminar Bandung's Padjadjaran University is set to hold a two-day international symposium on the development of human resources starting on Sept. 13. Titled "Strengthening the Foundation of Health in South East Asia: Sustainable Development and a Healthy Environment", the symposium will features experts from Padjadjaran, Leiden University from the Netherlands and Crete University from Greece.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Study while working? Why not!
Study while working? Why not! A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although his position as the assistant manager for public relations of the Hotel Nikko Jakarta took up almost all his time, Sugeng Purnomo's drive to continue his studies remained strong: He wanted to get a bachelor degree. "Study is important in my life.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mandala clears away charred plane, wreckage
Mandala clears away charred plane, wreckage Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Five days after the Mandala Boeing-737 crash that killed 149 people, the remaining plane wreckage has been removed from the crash site and taken to a hangar in the vicinity of Polonia Airport here. Witnessed by hundreds of curious residents, the four-hour-long clearance process -- which had commenced on Friday after a team of U.S.
Sun, 11 Sep 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, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Paul Nagano's oeuvre pays tribute to Bali
Paul Nagano's oeuvre pays tribute to Bali Carla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta For many people, Bali is the ultimate in exotic beauty, for some there is a notion of sin and destruction, but for most people Bali means spiritual bliss. Whichever of these attractions appeals, Bali holds everyone under its spell the moment one sets foot on the island that has an atmosphere like nowhere else in the world.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's suffering finds vocie through Azhari
Aceh's suffering finds vocie through Azhari Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Attending events like the International Literary Biennale is one way for young Acehnese short story writer Azhari to heal the pain caused by the Dec. 26 tsunami. Since about a month after the disaster, the 24-year-old has found it difficult to stay in one place for any length of time. "I can't stay for long in Aceh because the conditions there makes me sick and angry," he said. "I travel around ...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Concord delivers Delirium to RI
Concord delivers Delirium to RI Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta shoppers will be dazzled, literally, by the Delirium XXV collection of luxury watches from Swiss watchmaker Concord, part of the Movado Group, which has just come to the capital. Concord regional president Philippe Dubois -- who has come to take the helm at the Hong Kong regional headquarters after 11 years at its global center in Basel, Switzerland -- launched the exclusive collection on Aug.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zeng He photos at Petra University
Zeng He photos at Petra University A photography exhibition that examines the impact of the famous 15th Century Chinese explorer Zheng He is on show at the Petra Christian University of Surabaya until Tuesday. The exhibition displays photos taken by National Geographic Magazine Indonesia photographer Michael Yamashita, who follows Zheng's epic journeys to 16 countries from China to Indonesia to Africa.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final
Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final Associated Press Hyderabad, India Two-time champion Soni Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia upset top ranked Wei Ng of Hong Kong 15-3, 15-11 on Saturday for reach the men's singles final at the Asian Badminton Championship. The seventh seed, Asian title winner in 2002 and 2003, will play second-seeded Kuan Beng Hong in Sunday's final after the Malaysian saw off third-seeded South Korean Lee Hyun-il 15-11, 15-4.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timy, Devota invited to Bali tournament
Timy, Devota invited to Bali tournament JAKARTA: Local teams Ni Putu Timy Yudhani and Devota Rahawarin and Iim Mukadimah and Ike Prasetyowati have secured places in the main draw of next week's 2005 women's Bali Open, part of the Swatch-FIVB World Beach Vollleyball Tour. Head of the tournament organizing committee Kabul Riswanto said they would compete against 30 other teams.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, September 11, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, September 11, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children Show 9:00 Music: Delta 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:30 Documentary 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
LG, Samsung aggressively slash prices
LG, Samsung aggressively slash prices It is common knowledge that Korea's Samsung has been very aggressive in its bid to take control of the Indonesian audio- video market. It has also been aggressively taking control of the market for 21-inch and 29-inch CRT TV sets. The latest developments, however, have shown that LG, another Korean manufacturer and Samsung's biggest rival, has also been getting aggressive by significantly cutting the prices of its products.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wanna learn Bahasa? 'So what, gituloh!'
Wanna learn Bahasa? 'So what, gituloh!' An official recently announced a government plan for all expatriate workers to pass a proficiency test in Bahasa Indonesia. This week's cover story is not concerned with the pros and cons of the policy, but rather how difficult it is to study the language and the big gap between the daily Bahasa and the one learned at schools. Moch. N.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soni beats top seed Wei in Hyderabad
Soni beats top seed Wei in Hyderabad Associated Press, Hyderabad, India Two-time champion Soni Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia upset top ranked Wei Ng of Hong Kong 15-3, 15-11 on Saturday for reach the men's singles final at the Asian Badminton Championship. The seventh seed, Asian title winner in 2002 and 2003, will play second-seeded Kuan Beng Hong in Sunday's final after the Malaysian saw off third-seeded South Korean Lee Hyun-il 15-11, 15-4.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ombre explores identity in work, life
Ombre explores identity in work, life Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Moving with the still grace of a Balinese dancer, Ellen Louise Ombre settles without sound into a lounge chair at the Cemara Hotel in Menteng, Central Jakarta. While the Surinamese writer can be spotted easily among a crowd by her statuesque figure, it is her round, slightly almond- shaped eyes that capture and captivate, along with her melodic, measured speech. "I love to observe everything.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo set fir UN summit
Susilo set fir UN summit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hectic schedule awaits President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his week-long visit to the U.S., where he will hold 40 meetings including meetings with several world leaders and top business executives. Susilo and his entourage left Jakarta for New York late on Saturday night in his second official visit to the U.S. in the last three months that will end on Sept. 17.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ciputra lives with dreams
Ciputra lives with dreams T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta He is 74 years old. But Ciputra, the man who built Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, the Pondok Indah Malls in South Jakarta, and more than 20 townships in the country remains active in his property business. He comes to his office every day, meeting clients and customers, and visiting his projects inside and outside the country. He takes an active part in meetings and discussions, playing a key role in making strategic decisions.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Karatekas buoyed by tryout
Karatekas buoyed by tryout The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a difficult 2004, national karatekas are optimistic about their Southeast Asian Games chances after a confidence- boosting tryout against Malaysia on Saturday here. "God willing we will reach the target of five gold medals after improving on our weaknesses and getting to know our strengths to get better scores," coach Agus Kusnadi said at Taman Mini in East Jakarta. The men's karatekas won five of their seven contests.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Slip into chic comfort of art shoes
Slip into chic comfort of art shoes Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Clad in a mini skirt and blouse, five models walk onto the stage one after the other -- barefooted. They take pairs of shoes put on a makeshift stage and wear them. The colorful leather shoes bear various ornaments -- red roses, green leaves, golden flowers and white fur. Wearing these lovely shoes, the models parade at the Boulevard Lounge of the Nikko Hotel here.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Classic Disney with an Asian accent
Classic Disney with an Asian accent Min Lee, Associated Press/Hong Kong Mickey Mouse, Sleeping Beauty's castle and the Lion King are all here at Disney's new theme park in Hong Kong, along with classic rides familiar to fans of other Disney theme parks - Space Mountain, the Mad Hatter Tea Cups and Dumbo. But in creating the Disney experience for a mostly Chinese audience, this thoroughly American - and notoriously detail- obsessed - company has incorporated many elements of local culture.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
UII to hold scientific writing contest
UII to hold scientific writing contest The Chemistry Students Association of the Indonesia Islamic University (UII) of Yogyakarta will hold a scientific writing contest themed "Human Resources in Utilizing Natural Resources and the Environment". The contest, which is open to university and high school students as individuals or in groups of three, aims to raise students' awareness of the importance of environmental protection.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Meteor Kampus' comedians avoid pornography, prejudice
'Meteor Kampus' comedians avoid pornography, prejudice A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For Bagja, a student at Bandung-based Padjadjaran University (Unpad)'s animal husbandry department, his study has greatly assisted him in planning his play for the comedy competition, Meteor Kampus, at the Anteve television station. Bagja's group Bedak Tabur will this week perform a 10-minute comedy sketch against the backdrop of a pet shop.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Learning Bahasa Indonesia a rewarding endeavor
Learning Bahasa Indonesia a rewarding endeavor Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An Indonesian woman patiently escorts a middle-aged expatriate around a museum. They chat in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language), though not fluently. Once a while, they refer to their dictionaries for guidance. The expatriate is a language student and the woman his instructor. "We arrange outdoor class to avoid a monotonous learning process.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP;CD;
JP;CD; For Advertorial: Hong Kong Tourism --- Sept. 10, 2005 Day 1 First stop : Immediate shopping fun at luxury retailer Lane Crawford, which boasts a splendid view of the Harbor and houses designer labels. Am totally besotted with a Chloe jacket which costs a whopping Rp 9,600,000. Yummilicious! : Famished after all that shopping, we headed to The Cafe at Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally Indonesia
Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally Indonesia Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/Makassar, South Sulawesi Birthday boy Jussi Valimaki battled through heat and dust to take the lead at the end of the first day of the Gudang Garam International Indonesia Rally 2005 on Saturday. Valimaki, with fellow Finn co-driver Jarkko Kalliolepo, clocked a total of two hours and 18.3 seconds over 148.14 kilometers in the eight special stages (SS) at Takalar sugarcane plantation.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
A language of many speakers
A language of many speakers Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Manila A Filipino journalist Marian Trinidad was surprized when her classmate, a Malaysian Indian, Derrick V, spoke with Indonesian Edi Utama, not in English but in Malay/Indonesian. "It was quite amazing for me to see an Indian guy understanding an Indonesian guy, in Bahasa (Indonesia)," Marian told her two classmates. "Our language, Bahasa Indonesia comes from the same roots as Bahasa Melayu (Malay)," Edi told her.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Bunaken
JP/13/Bunaken Hey dude, where's my air tank? Learning to dive is especially memorable when you're in one of the world's top-diving spots. Writer Chris Holm takes the plunge in a PADI course at Bunaken Island's Bastianos diving resort. Sitting on the top of the rocking boat, as we powered to where we would begin our diving course, I felt a little apprehensive. Later under a palm tree, I relaxed on the sand and looked at the course's fat instruction manual.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Condolences for
Condolences for Mandala victims It is with sadness that we, the United in Diversity Forum, learn of the tragic passing of Governor Rizal Nurdin. Indonesia lost another one of its best sons; the people of North Sumatra lost a great leader; and others who have come to know and work with him lost a dear friend and a fine colleague.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thai silk a statement of style and diplomacy
Thai silk a statement of style and diplomacy Syahmedi Dean, Contributor/Jakarta Thai silk is one of the most popular fabrics among fashion designers, at least in Indonesia. Clothing made of Thai silk exude an impression of chicness, as this fabric -- made in Thailand from the cocoons of Thai silkworms that feed on Thai mulberry leaves -- has a luxurious sheen and a natural texture.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 11, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 11, 2005 Exhibitions * Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM to start disarming next week
GAM to start disarming next week INDONESIA: Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Aceh province will start laying down their weapons next week in compliance with a peace agreement with the government, the head of foreign monitors overseeing the pact said in Banda Aceh Saturday. "We are happy to announce that the first handing-in of weapons will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of this month," said Pieter Feith, who heads a team of around 200 European and Southeast Asian monitors.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mickey, Cheung get ready to spread a little magic
Mickey, Cheung get ready to spread a little magic Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post/Hong Kong Christmas came early to Hong Kong and its neighboring countries this year. Even with his trademark red shorts, Mickey Mouse certainly is not Santa Claus, but during its 60 years in entertainment business, the Disneyland icon has succeeded in restoring the child in all.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti to hold art, science and IT conference
Trisakti to hold art, science and IT conference Trisakti University of Jakarta is set to host a national conference discussing information technology's contribution to art, the pure sciences and engineering. Cooperating with the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and the Jakarta administration, the university will organize a range of workshops for the two-day event that begins on Friday.