Three killed in ambush on Freeport employeesRK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A group of unidentified gunmen ambushed a convoy of Freeport
Indonesia employees on their way to Tembagapura on Saturday,
shooting and killing three people and wounding 12 others. More ...
Indonesia assured gold medal in mixed doublesImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesia has secured itself one gold in the Sanyo Indonesia
Open 2002 at the Kertajaya Badminton Hall here after two of its
mixed doubles pairs advanced to the finals following their
victory in the semifinals on ... More ...
Multinational and peace-loving nation Malaysia is a multiracial and peace-loving nation. It is a
melting pot of indigenous and immigrant groups. More ...
Suarti aims to help juniors gain success She didn't look like a 44-year-old woman at all. Sporting jeans,
black bustier, purple lace kebaya (traditional blouse) and black
boots, Suarti met journalists recently after the media conference
for Fashion Fusion, due to take place at Ritz-Carlton Bali ... More ...
Linear : Poems/puisi/imaji/images
By Taufik Darusman
Andrew Tani & Co.
First printing, May 2002
xii + 86 pp Few would disagree that Taufik Darusman is an achiever. More ...
'Cutting Wall' improves circulationMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It used to be an ordinary single-story house identical to the
others on the block, but a relatively low budget renovation
project in 1997 turned the now two-story home into an interesting
showpiece of architecture ... More ...
Compare terms, fees to get the best cardHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tight competition has prompted many local banks to try any
strategy possible to compete for a slice of the credit card
business pie. More ...
Labor crisis 'a national disaster'Moch. N. Kurniawan and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan The pitiful condition of Indonesian illegal migrant workers
stranded in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan following their
enforced exodus from Malaysia should prompt the government ... More ...
Dekade 80 reinvigorates Indonesian artVivid N. Savitri, Contributor, Jakarta When invited to the Dekade 80 painting exhibition, I knew I had
to brace myself for yet another unchartered voyage into the world
of painting. There's always something new to learn. More ...
Still large room for further expansionRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Strong promotion by commercial banks has boosted the growth of
the credit card industry, which still offers large room for
further expansion in Indonesia. More ...
Gifted Iravati has a heart for musicTania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Meeting Iravati M. Sudiarso, one of Indonesia's most respected
musical figures and the director of academic affairs at Yayasan
Pendidikan Musik (YPM), was a moment to remember. More ...
Price of premium gasoline down, diesel upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina announced on Saturday that
the price of premium gasoline for September had dropped to Rp
1,690 per liter from Rp 1,735 in August. More ...
On the shelvesLinear : Poems/puisi/imaji/images;
By Taufik Darusman;
Andrew Tani & Co.;
First printing, May 2002;
xii + 86 pp Few would disagree that Taufik Darusman is an achiever. More ...
Good times ahead for Grotavia In anticipation of his imminent reelection, Grotavia's crusading
governor, Snooty Bozo, has announced a revival of his much
vaunted urban improvement plan, dubbed Mega Mall City, which,
says the governor, will transform the metropolis into what he
expectantly ... More ...
Summit to save the planet In the lavish Johannesburg suburb of Sandton, representatives of
nearly 200 countries assemble to confer in the World Summit on
Sustainable Development in a global attempt to address the myriad
problems of Earth and its people from Aug. 26 through Sept. 4. More ...
Online shopping tips Credit cards have been widely used for online shopping even in
Indonesia although many people are still reluctant to make
purchases over the Internet due to the lack of legal protection. More ...
People urged to enhance neighborhood security Damar Harsanto
The Jakarta Post
Jakarta Criminologists urged people on Saturday to enhance their
neighborhood security system amid the failure of the police force
to curb rising crime in the capital and to solve most crimes. More ...
Key events during National Day Celebration A joyous month-long Merdeka Celebration to mark Malaysia's
45th year of independence began on 17 August 2002, with an
official launch at the Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in
Kuala Lumpur. More ...
Fashion Fusion: Big names on show in extravaganzaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali. What normally comes to mind is a paradise island with
beautiful beaches and traditional culture. But that's not
everything about Bali. More ...
64 workers, children die in NunukanFitri Wulandari and Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak, Nunukan, East
Kalimantan At least 64 illegal Indonesian workers and their children here
have died from illnesses in the past month after they fled
Malaysia, relief workers and health officials said on Saturday. More ...
Time to can Grotavia's poor so we don't live like sardines
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Good times ahead for Grotavia, promises excited governorIn anticipation of his imminent reelection, Grotavia's crusading
governor, Snooty Bozo, has announced a revival of his much
vaunted urban improvement plan, dubbed Mega Mall City ... More ...
Issuing banks often ignore cardholders' complaintsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Many local banks still do not pay enough attention to
complaints filed by their customers despite the introduction of
consumer protection law in 1999, which, among other things, gives
customers the right to ... More ...
Now Showing About a Boy (Drama/Comedy, 101 minutes). Starring Hugh Grant,
Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collete, Sharon Small, Rachel Weisz.
Directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz. More ...
Putrajaya: New administrative capital Putrajaya is a new Federal Government Administrative Center of
Malaysia. It is named in honor of Malaysia's first Prime
Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. More ...
ASEAN people give cool reception to war against terrorismRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali A few weeks ahead of the commemoration of the Sept. 11 tragedy,
the United States has not gained wholehearted support of the
Southeast Asian people for its global war against terrorism. More ...
On the recordArtist : David Bowie, Album : Heathen (Sony Music) He has written some of the greatest songs of Rock 'n' Roll and
his influence is undeniable.When he was at his commercial zenith between 1973 and 1983,
many do not think that what he is doing now is particularly
important. More ...
Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia The Malaysian economy expanded at a stronger pace in the
second quarter of 2002. Sustained strength in domestic demand and
a recovery in exports raised real GDP growth to 3.8 percent on an
annual basis, from 1.1 percent in the first quarter. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 1, 2002Exhibitions * Fine Arts Read! Exhibition, The British Council, S. Widjojo
Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 27. More ...
A Betawi son traces historyAnton Kurnia, Contributor, Jakarta Babad Tanah Betawi (History of Betawi Land);
By Ridwan Saidi;
Gria Media Prima;
First printing, May 2002;
viii + 160 pp In June of this year, Jakarta celebrated its 475th anniversary. More ...
Hammer girl set for four-spin tuneup at Singapore Open ahead of AsiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National hammer thrower and Asiad medal hopeful, Yurita Ariany is
slated to compete in the Singapore Open track and field meet
next week, and will also be her final tuneup ahead of the ... More ...
JP/Mulkan SalmonaCARD BRIEFING: CEO of Visa International Asia Pacific Rupert
Keeley briefs reporters on the general outlook of the credit card
industry. Visa's Country Manager for Indonesia Ellyana Fuad
(background) also sat in on the press briefing held in Jakarta on
Thursday. More ...
Triwindu colored by fakes and palace treasuresKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The Triwindu antique market in the heart of Surakarta, Central
Java, has been a mecca for art hunters since the 1960s. More ...
Still Playing The Touch (Action/Adventure/Martial Arts). Starring Michelle
Yeoh, Ben Chaplin, Richard Roxburgh, Brandon Chang, Dane Cook.
Directed by Peter Pau.Unexciting treasure hunt with abundant use of stunt wire and
CGI which fail to generate any "whoa!" effects. More ...
At least 16 killed in Kendari overloaded ship explosionAgencies, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Rescuers continued the search for survivors of the ill-fated
Kenanga ship which caught fire and exploded minutes later in
Southeast Sulawesi waters late Friday, killing at least 16
people. More ...
NightBy Anton Kurnia The bell rang. No reply. She must be out. He turned the key
slowly.The room was full of shadows gleaming in the dim light of
dusk. The shadows almost appeared to be solid in form. He took
off his jacket and turned his head to one side to avoid looking
at the shadows. More ...
Nuskambangan, a new holiday resortAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Nusakambangan island is mostly renowned for its jailed fierce-
looking, big-time criminals. It is known as convict island. More ...
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