Archive: 11 September 2005
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Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Paul Nagano's oeuvre pays tribute to Bali
Paul Nagano's oeuvre pays tribute to BaliCarla 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Soni beats top seed Wei in Hyderabad
Soni beats top seed Wei in HyderabadAssociated 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
TV Program: Sunday, September 11, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, September 11, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 Documentary12:30 p.m. Robocon1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Music2:00 Oriental Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Concord delivers Delirium to RI
Concord delivers Delirium to RIChisato 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Aceh's suffering finds vocie through Azhari
Aceh's suffering finds vocie through AzhariKurniawan 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Ombre explores identity in work, life
Ombre explores identity in work, lifeChisato 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Mandala clears away charred plane, wreckage
Mandala clears away charred plane, wreckageApriadi 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Jakartans get a taste for chocolate
Jakartans get a taste for chocolateKurniawan 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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Mickey, Cheung get ready to spread a little magic
Mickey, Cheung get ready to spread a little magicTertiani 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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 11, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 11, 2005Exhibitions* 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Thai silk a statement of style and diplomacy
Thai silk a statement of style and diplomacySyahmedi 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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
JP/13/Bunaken
JP/13/BunakenHey 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
A language of many speakers
A language of many speakersMoch. 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally Indonesia
Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally IndonesiaMusthofid, 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Learning Bahasa Indonesia a rewarding endeavor
Learning Bahasa Indonesia a rewarding endeavorKurniawan 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
'Meteor Kampus' comedians avoid pornography, prejudice
'Meteor Kampus' comedians avoid pornography, prejudiceA. 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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
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".
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Classic Disney with an Asian accent
Classic Disney with an Asian accentMin 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...
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Slip into chic comfort of art shoes
Slip into chic comfort of art shoesKurniawan 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Karatekas buoyed by tryout
Karatekas buoyed by tryoutThe 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Ciputra lives with dreams
Ciputra lives with dreamsT. 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.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005
Susilo set fir UN summit
Susilo set fir UN summitThe 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.