Archive: 25 September 2005
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Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI navy frees Taiwanese captain
RI navy frees Taiwanese captain TAIWAN: The Indonesian navy has boarded a missing Taiwanese fishing trawler thought to have been taken over by a mutinous crew and found its Taiwanese captain was safe, the island's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The Indonesian navy intercepted and boarded the Chiliwang in Indonesian territorial waters at 0000 GMT Saturday and confirmed Captain Lin Chung-wo had suffered no harm, the ministry said in a news release.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Train blaze stirs panic in Cepu
Train blaze stirs panic in Cepu Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Cepu Evening prayers had just finished. A group of people stayed on at the small mosque, some praying and others reciting from the Koran. Suddenly, a loud crash was heard, breaking the tranquility of the small town, Cepu, on the border of East Java and Central Java. The loud explosion stunned local residents. Sarmi, 50, a street vendor selling fuel and cigarettes, ran in panic.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Tri (2 x 28)
1. Tri (2 x 28) Trisakti student congress: Comparative study in 'gudeg' land 2. Binus (1 x 46) Jakarta Fear Factor: A new approach to city branding 3. Sofbol (1 x 32) Atmajaya softball team seeks home runs y
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
House reluctant to give 'privileges'
House reluctant to give 'privileges' Tiarma Siboro and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives has set up a special commission to draft a revision of Law No. 62/1958 on citizenship, but few people expect a quick revision after some legislators warned of the negative implications of giving "privileges" to mixed marriage couples.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Patients on the mend, but another woman tests positive
Patients on the mend, but another woman tests positive The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some patients displaying bird flu symptoms at the Sulianti Saroso Infectious Diseases Hospital in North Jakarta were improving, but another woman was declared to have tested positive for the virus on Saturday. The 30-year-old woman from Bekasi, West Java, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after previously showing bird flu symptoms.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Playful fish and rowing grannies in Wakatobi waters
Playful fish and rowing grannies in Wakatobi waters Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post/Wanci, Southeast Sulawesi Too little time, too much to explore around the sparkling waters and white-sand isles off the tip of Southeast Sulawesi.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
INTime opens outlet at PIM II
INTime opens outlet at PIM II INTime, Indonesia's trendsetting watch retailer has opened its second outlet at Pondok Indah Mall II in South Jakarta. The new 11 square-meter outlet brings a breath of fresh air to the industry, with a brand-new look in watch retailing space.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/15/Dayak
JP/15/Dayak Preserving Dayak traditional instruments Bambang Bider Contributor/The Jakarta Post When I called on him at his house for an interview, Dayak artist Kristian Mara was helping his pet monkey drink a glass of chocolate milk. "Well, I don't do this because I have lots of money. It's simply because it is this monkey that will stay in the house when I'm out or away," he said, laughing heartily. The father of three is recognized as one of the most important artists in West Kalimantan.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security upped for final game in Senayan
Security upped for final game in Senayan With hooliganism blighting national soccer games once again this year, international security standards will be in place for Sunday's Indonesian League finals. Thousands of police will be on hand for the third place playoff and final games, with careful efforts made to keep supporters from rival teams apart in Senayan, Central Jakarta. "People want to see a sporting soccer match.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mass circumcision at Undip
Mass circumcision at Undip To commemorate its 48th anniversary on Oct. 15, the state-run Diponegoro University of Semarang, Central Java, has organized a mass circumcision, free medical services, sports and a puppet show. The puppet show Palguna Palgunadi which took place at Pleburan soccer field on Sept. 10, featured puppet master and Sragen Regent Untung Wiyono. On Sept. 18, dozens of children from low-income families living around the campus were circumcised for free.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
China protests Indonesian attack on fishing boat
China protests Indonesian attack on fishing boat Agence France-Presse Beijing China has summoned a top Indonesian diplomat to protest after an Indonesian warship fired on a Chinese fishing boat, killing a crew member, the foreign ministry said Saturday. The incident happened Monday in the Arafura Sea between Indonesia's Papua and Maluku provinces when the navy fired on the fleeing vessel which was illegally fishing in the area. One crewmen was killed, and two injured.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Long wait is over for Persipura
Long wait is over for Persipura Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Papuans have ample reason to rejoice after Persipura Jayapura exceeded even its own expectations by reaching the 2005 Indonesian Soccer League final. "This is indeed a blessing," Persipura manager M.R. Kambu, who is also Jayapura mayor, told The Jakarta Post. "Our highest target was the quarterfinal." Sunday's final against hometown team Persija in Senayan, Central Jakarta, ends a long drought for the team and its fans.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Swarovski introduces new collections
Swarovski introduces new collections International crystal giftware shop Swarovski has launched a new collection for the fall-winter 2005-2006 with a theme "In the Mood for Ice". On show at La Moda Cafe, Plaza Indonesia, the crystal giftware by well-known French designer Daniel Swarovski was introduced to Indonesian customers on Sept. 15.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti student congress: Comparative study in Gudeg land
Trisakti student congress: Comparative study in Gudeg land The Congress of the Trisakti Student Society carried out a comparative study in Yogyakarta from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2005. Two of the participants, Aditya Andika and Mario Joseph Pierre, recall their activity in the city of culture. Yogyakarta is known for its culture, historical sites, universities and of course, for its sweet gudeg (unripe jackfruit cooked in coconut milk).
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Host players secure two titles, Sony shut out
Host players secure two titles, Sony shut out Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although host players assured themselves two doubles titles on Saturday in badminton's Indonesia Open, a local representative is noticeably absent from Sunday's prestigious men's singles final. After titleholder and World champion Taufik Hidayat bowed out in the third round, it was up to 14th seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro to keep national hopes alive on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rita slams Texas, Louisiana coast
Rita slams Texas, Louisiana coast Patrick Moser, Agence France-Presse/Beaumont, Texas Hurricane Rita hammered Texas and Louisiana early Saturday, unleashing a terrifying tempest of 195 kilometer (125 miles) per hour winds and drenching low lying areas threatened by flood tides with driving sheets of rain.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taekwondo competition proves popular
Taekwondo competition proves popular More than 260 students from universities across the country are competing in the National Taekwondo Competition at the Widyatama University of Bandung. In the three-day competition, which ends on Sunday (today?), men and women in 80 classes from 48 universities were competing, for the President's Cup, the Minister of National Education Cup and the State Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs Cup. Last year's President's Cup was won by Widyatama University.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lampung poet champions literary appreciation
Lampung poet champions literary appreciation Among his fellow poets and cultural community, Iswadi Pratama is known as lurah, the chief, or pengayom, the protector, of Lampung literature. For almost 15 years, Iswadi, 34, has been working in the area of arts and culture. As part of his efforts to promote Lampung literature, Iswadi has visited many regions in this country, from cities in Sumatra through those in Java and Bali, and co-founded Teater Satu (The One Theater) in Lampung.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Spreading artistic legacy of Indonesia's skilled craftspeople
Spreading artistic legacy of Indonesia's skilled craftspeople Made in Indonesia: A Tribute to the Country's Craftspeople Warwick Purser, photography by Rio Helmi Equinox Publishing, September 2005 160 pp (hardcover) Rp 295,000 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hand-crafted items, no matter their quality, often earn the misnomer "handicrafts", which brings to mind cheap souvenirs peddled to tourists looking for a memento of their trip to take back home, regardless of craftsmanship or sometimes,...
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two decades of Sotheby's in Singapore
Two decades of Sotheby's in Singapore Carla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta When Samuel Baker started selling old books from the libraries of such persons like the Ret. Hon. Sir John Stanley Bart in London in 1744 he could not have imagined he had planted the seed of an auction house that would stand the test of time throughout the centuries.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/Blurb On femininity Oscar Lawalata believes that femininity is his strength, which has contributed to his success as a young fashion designer. Page 4 Gaining prominence Works by Indonesian painters and foreign artists who once lived in or visited Indonesia are gaining prominence in Sotheby's. Page 16
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
How to get there:
How to get there: o Flights from Jakarta to Kendari range from around Rp 700,000 to under Rp 1 million, with Lion Air or Garuda Airways. o From Kendari the Sagori Express passenger boat (seats in the air-conditioned compartment are Rp 100,000) is among the ferries going to Bau-bau on Wangi-wangi island, from where you switch to another boat, which can be chartered, to the rest of the Wakatobi area. Where to stay: o Lodges on Hoga are around Rp 80,000 a night.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ethics of journalism in Aceh
Ethics of journalism in Aceh Nani Afrida, Correspondent/Banda Aceh A friend from an electronic media company stationed in Aceh apparently lost her temper after a meeting with Sofyan Dawood, spokesperson of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), because everyone, particularly the military, were asking her similar questions; "How could you have had a meeting with GAM personnel?
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Debunking 'Paradise'
Debunking 'Paradise' Bali 2day: Modernity Jean Couteau, et al. Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, August 2005 238 pp Vidhyasuri Utami, Contributor/Jakarta White sands, lush tropical rice fields and exotic rites are the ingredients from which stems the "Paradise" image of Bali, an island once believed by its inhabitant to originate from a fish exposed to light by Ida Sanghyang Widi Wasa (God). Bali is now the backbone of Indonesian tourism.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Citizenship rules need revision
Citizenship rules need revision The House of Representatives is now working on the revision of the Citizenship Law (No. 62/1958), which has caused many difficulties for couples of different nationalities. This week's cover story highlights the problems caused by the legislation and underlines the need for its revision.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/thai
JP/18/thai 'Shutter' delivers solid screen scare Kenny Santana Contributor/Jakarta qnoy2k@yahoo.com A good horror flick is difficult to find these days. Cheap scares (Panggil Namaku 3x, anyone?), B-class scream queens (Bangsal 13, perhaps?) and no gore (12 a.m. comes to mind) are everyday fare on the horror menu. But the arrival of Thai film Shutter to local cinemas should bring the real deal to audiences looking for a good scare.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shu Uemura offers colorful eyelashes
Shu Uemura offers colorful eyelashes Shu Uemura, a well-known Japanese cosmetic company, has set up an outlet called Tokyo Lash Bar at Sogo Department Store in Plaza Senayan, which provides a professional make-up and fake eyelashes service. On offer are various colors of eyelashes: pink, red, blue, green, as well as the traditional black, for only Rp 145,000 a pair, with a free make-up session included, great if you're going out to a party.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Quality management seminar at Trisakti
Quality management seminar at Trisakti To publicize developments in information technology (IT) applications for quality management, Trisakti University will hold a two-day seminar on Nov. 30. Intelligent use of IT could improve productivity, reliability and a company's competitiveness, the organizers said.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Do the cop shop bop?
Do the cop shop bop? Indonesian policemen, noble upholders of the law, with their voluminous peaked caps and their epaulets the size of telephone directories. Love them or loathe them, you are bound to run into the medium-length arm of Indonesian law enforcement sooner or later. By far the most common encounters between the hapless bule and the Indonesian cop occur on the bustling public highways of Jakarta.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/LION
JP/19/LION Lion dancing, military style Harry Bhaskara/The Jakarta Post Semarang Staying true to the military tradition, Chief Corporal Edy springs into action when his commander instructs him to set up a Chinese lion dance team. He gathers his troops and in no time the lion dance team, under the aegis of the Semarang-based Diponegoro Military Command (Kodam IV Diponegoro), is set up.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'e-Learning' workshop at Binus
'e-Learning' workshop at Binus The privately-run Bina Nusantara University and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are holding a national seminar and workshop on Internet learning on Sept. 28. Titled "e-learning: Are We Ready? Development Strategy, Future Predictions and Best Practices", the event will take place at the Joseph Wibowo Campus on Jl. Hang Lekir, South Jakarta.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 25, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 25, 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 * Peter van Dongen Cartoon Exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Sept. 30 * Painting Return to the Mainland by the New Zealand artist John Van Der Sterren, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Jl. H.R.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mixed marriages: Law hurts happiness
Mixed marriages: Law hurts happiness Hera Diani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Marrying foreigners may mean more love and happiness for many, financial security for others, in addition to the prospect of having beautiful children of mixed blood who someday may become models or actors. The reality is, while happiness and love exist in many long- lasting mixed marriages, security is lost the moment an Indonesian woman marries a man of another nationality. Based on Law No.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Keeping up with the Jones' at the Hajjah's place ...
Keeping up with the Jones' at the Hajjah's place ... After months of being absent, Rizka -- my wife -- received an invitation to attend a regular Koran reading at our neighbor's house just a few doors away. The next day, she eagerly left for the Koran reading after giving some instructions to our three-year-old son. Upon arriving at my neighbor's house, however, her confidence was shaken and she felt ill at ease.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The implications of the citizenship law on mixed marriages
The implications of the citizenship law on mixed marriages For children of mixed marriages: Children automatically take the fathers' citizenship. However, based on the 1984 Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which has been ratified by Indonesia, the distinction between father and mother to determine children's citizenship should be eliminated. An Indonesian mother must get special permits issued by related ministries to receive custody of underage children.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reinterpretating patriarchy
Reinterpretating patriarchy Damanhuri, Contributor/Jakarta Kembang Setaman Perkawinan: Analisis Kritis Kitab 'Uqud al- Lujjayn (Miscellany of Marriage: Analysis of the 'Uqud al-Lujjayn Text) Forum Kajian Kitab Kuning (FK3) Kompas Books Publisher, April 2005 xxii + 336 pages Abuse of and violence against women are of diverse origins.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
From Malang to victory
From Malang to victory Syahmedi Dean, Contributor/Jakarta The prestigious 2005 Fashion Designer Contest (LPM) held on Sept. 15 in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta, was won by Amelia Kartikasari, whose designs were not only unique but also refreshing in that they reflected her endeavor not to fall into the stereotype of Indonesian design styles, which are almost always associated with a combination of bustier and long evening dress.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Malang
JP/14/Malang From Malang to victory Syahmedi Dean Contributor/Jakarta The prestigious 2005 Fashion Designer Contest (LPM) held on Sept. 15 in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta, was won by Amelia Kartikasari, whose designs were not only unique but also refreshing in that they reflected her endeavor not to fall into the stereotype of Indonesian design styles, which are almost always associated with a combination of bustier and long evening dress.
Sun, 25 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, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Atmajaya softball team seeks home runs
Atmajaya softball team seeks home runs Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Established 10 years ago, the baseball and softball club of Atmajaya University (BSAJ) has produced one umpire and one score keeper who meet national standards. The commitment of its members is the key reason why the club has survived. "For me, the most important thing is our devotion (to sport), slogans are less important," softball captain Jati Nugroho said at Atmajaya Catholic University (Unika Atmajaya) recently.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength
Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta Since he was child, the boy often received admonitions from people surrounding him, including his mother, who frowned upon his feminity. Today, many still consider him "weird", he says. But Oscar Lawalata believes that his feminity is his strength, which has contributed to his success as a young fashion designer. "They regard me as a weird person. They said: You are a man, why are you so feminine? So beautiful?
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beauty requires health and confidence
Beauty requires health and confidence Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three young women chatted in a bedroom. They were talking about some articles in a magazine. Everyone looked happy when suddenly one of them grumbled about her lack of confidence in speaking before the public. Intan, the woman, said that her lack of confidence had become an obstacle in her social interaction. "What is the key to build self-confidence?," she asked.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Oscar
JP/4/Oscar Oscar Lawalata: Feminity is strength T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Since he was child, the boy often received admonitions from people surrounding him, including his mother, who frowned upon his feminity. Today, many still consider him "weird", he says. But Oscar Lawalata believes that his feminity is his strength, which has contributed to his success as a young fashion designer. "They regard me as a weird person. They said: You are a man, why are you so feminine? So beautiful?
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Panasonic launches Viera Plasma TVs
Panasonic launches Viera Plasma TVs Anticipating TV trends, PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia has launched a new series of Viera Plasma TV. Carrying price tags of around Rp 26 million (37", standard definition), Rp 29 million (42", standard definition), Rp 39 million (42", high definition) and Rp 60 million (50", high definition), for the time being, the items are only available at Panasonic Gallery at Plaza EX in Plaza Indonesia.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Sarah, beauty is healthy hair and skin
For Sarah, beauty is healthy hair and skin Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta There was something different about actor, TV presenter, magazine editor and mother Sarah Sechan when she showed up as an MC at a beauty promotion recently. Seven beds were set up in the ballroom of the Nikko Hotel to create the atmosphere of girls' bedroom and Sarah was wearing pajamas. "I am wearing pajamas because this event was designed as a Slumber Party.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
One man's lifelong quest for paradise
One man's lifelong quest for paradise Christina Schott, Contributor/Jakarta On Bali, everyone knows his name -- but in Germany, his country of origin, hardly anyone has heard of him: Walter Spies, who lived and painted for 15 years on the Island of the Gods, where he found his paradise.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fear Factor: A new approach for city branding
Jakarta Fear Factor: A new approach for city branding Marko, Retno Nindya Prastiwi and Tommy Gunawan, BiNus International/Jakarta Some people think that it is impossible to sell a city, especially one like Jakarta. A city is not the same as soap or coffee; a city is a place where thousands of people live, they say. However, you can sell a city, even one as jammed and polluted as Jakarta, and hence the marketing term -- city branding.