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Searching for all articles published on 2001-11-11 ...

41 articles.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 11, 2001

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 11, 2001Exhibitions * Ikat from Eastern Sumba and Handicrafts from Sardinia, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3927531), until Nov. 15. * Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Hamzah to leave for Japan

Hamzah to leave for Japan INDONESIA: Vice President Hamzah Haz will fly to Japan on Sunday for a general medical checkup.Hamzah is scheduled to take off at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport aboard a Garuda Indonesia commercial flight.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Khatulistiwa Literary Award: Honoring RI's best fiction

Khatulistiwa Literary Award: Honoring RI's best fiction The Commonwealth countries have the Booker Prize and now Indonesia has the Khatulistiwa Literary Award.The award, which honors Indonesia's best fiction, is being awarded for the first time this year.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Stephanus Hamy looks to the East for inspiration

Stephanus Hamy looks to the East for inspirationAsniar Sahab, Contributor, Jakarta In his 16 years in fashion, Stephanus Hamy has made consistency his tradmark, particularly pleats, which are lovingly incorporated into his designs.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Furniture designers look to own backyard

Furniture designers look to own backyardMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a focus on functionality, local manufacturers are exploring traditional materials and incorporating ethnic elements or influences from other countries into their product designs.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Getting the other side of the story about Indonesia today

Getting the other side of the story about Indonesia today News of anti-American sentiment in Indonesia has reached the outside world, causing foreign investors to reexamine their positions and keeping tourists away in droves.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Some straight talking with author Ayu

Some straight talking with author AyuHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a long time coming, but author Yustina Ayu Utami, better known as Ayu Utami, has finally finished the continuation of Saman, her critically acclaimed book published in 1998.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Few bother to observe National Heroes Day

Few bother to observe National Heroes DayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike in past years, no sirens sounded across the country on Saturday to herald minutes of silence as a tribute to the fallen fathers of independence.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) The Score 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Soul Assassin 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Asoka 16:00 20:00 House on Terror Tract 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 America's ...

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing About Adam (Drama/Comedy, 105 minutes). Starring Stuart Townsend, Kate Hudson, Frances O'Connor. Directed by Gerard Stembridge.A mysterious man changes the lives of everybody in his girlfriend's family. An interesting little gem.*** (out of ****)Legally Blonde (Comedy, 96 minutes).

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Handbags: Giving the ultimate feeling to all

Handbags: Giving the ultimate feeling to allChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, Jakarta If you see a woman blowing her budget on an Rp 8 million (about US$780) branded handbag, don't bother to ask why.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Color trend 2002: 'Wayang' and 'sogan'

Color trend 2002: 'Wayang' and 'sogan' To the average eye, particularly those of men, the cosmetic color of lips, cheeks and the area around the eyes of women are all too similar from year to year.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Widhi's accent on elegance

Widhi's accent on eleganceMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The sumptuousness of bustiers and dresses with trains, bathed in glittering sequins and beads, has figured prominently in various fashion shows by Indonesian designers over the last few months -- a style apparently more suited to a red ...

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Cosmo Men 2001

Cosmo Men 2001The quest for Mr. Right goes wrong -------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta -----------------Mr. Right, according to Kosmopolitan magazine, the franchise of the U.S. magazine with a "C", is not merely a good-looking guy with a washboard flat stomach and bulging biceps.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Muslim attire: Surviving in hard times

Muslim attire: Surviving in hard timesAsniar Sahab, Contributor, Jakarta Fashion and all its accessories such as perfume, cosmetics, handbags, jewelry and other related items are very close to each other in terms of market demand.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Poverty shadows 120m Indonesians: Who cares?

Poverty shadows 120m Indonesians: Who cares?Fitri Wulandari and Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta A new World Bank report says that as many as 120 million Indonesians are either living in abject poverty or are staring poverty in the face.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/'Peniti Ronce'

'Peniti Ronce'By Dewi Anggraeni Despite last night's downpour, by late morning the weather had become oppressively hot again. Serena was grateful that she had come from Jakarta via Singapore, instead of arriving straight from Melbourne.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Vietnamese president in RI for talks to improve economic ties

Vietnamese president in RI for talks to improve economic tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong started a three-day state visit to Indonesia on Saturday to increase economic ties and resolve contentious issues such as maritime boundaries in ...

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing The Score (Crime/Thriller, 123 minutes). Starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando, Angela Basset. Directed by Frank Oz.Professional thief Nick Wells (De Niro) lives by two strict rules: never steal in your hometown and always work alone.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/'Just let me sing with Sting if the world is going to end'

'Just let me sing with Sting if the world is going to end'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tika Panggabean is always one of the boys, or at least on stage and in front of the camera.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Diamonds: Still the most sought after gem

Diamonds: Still the most sought after gem Centuries ago, diamonds were associated with the lives of nobles. It was because of diamonds worth 1.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Heroes Day passes with little fanfare

Heroes Day passes with little fanfareTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike in past years, no sirens sounded across the country on Saturday to herald minutes of silence as a tribute to the fallen fathers of independence.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Ethnic nuance dominates Fashion Trend 2002

Ethnic nuance dominates Fashion Trend 2002 It seems that designs with ethnic touches and contemporary styles will dominate the fashion industry next year.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Few observe Heroes Day

Few observe Heroes Day Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta Unlike in the past years, no sound of sirens across the country remarking minutes of silence to pay tribute to the fallen forefathers of independence.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/120 million on the poverty line. Who cares?

120 million on the poverty line. Who cares? Fitri Wulandari and Israr Ardiansyah The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Yogyakarta A new World Bank report says that as many as 120 million Indonesians are either living in abject poverty or are staring poverty in the face.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/A true tale (sort of) from behind the Velvet Door

A true tale (sort of) from behind the Velvet DoorPenn Dawson, Contributor, Jakarta Location: Hotel Sahid Jaya, 18th Floor, Jl. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta. Telephone: 572-5992. Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Divas in Concert: Showing a bit of attitude

Divas in Concert: Showing a bit of attitudeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lucky you if you watched the Divas of Southeast Asia (DIVASEA) concert on television on Thursday night rather than in person. You missed the acappella group that killed time during the commercial breaks.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/On the Shelves

On the Shelves Perang dan Kembang (War and Flowers); By Asahan Alham; Pustaka Jaya, 2001; 484 pp; Rp 39,000 As its title suggests, this is a novel about war. Unlike most war novels by Indonesian authors, this one is not about a war in Indonesia.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Soul Assassin (Crime/Thriller/Action, 96 minutes). Starring Skeet Ulrich, Kristy Swanson, Rena Owen, Derek De Lint. Directed by Laurence Malkin.Powerful businessman Karl Jorgensen takes custody of a young boy named Kevin, whose father was mysteriously died.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Police pursue 3rd suspect in church attack

Police pursue 3rd suspect in church attackAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are pursuing another suspect in relation to the Petra church bombing on Friday and are continuing to question two men arrested immediately after the explosion, the Jakarta Police spokesman said on ...

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

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Maya Santo Soeratman Contributor The Jakarta PostWristwatches: From functionality to elegance The wristwatch is an example of man's ingenuity in practicality.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Keep on exercising during your period

Keep on exercising during your periodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been a week since Heidi, along with Jeff, started her fitness program at the Quantum Athletic Club in Menara Imperium, Kuningan, South Jakarta.B.J.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Poor go without all year round

Poor go without all year roundMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ramadhan is coming. And in the next few days, millions of Indonesians, like their Muslim brethren around the world, will start fasting.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/How to remain healthy while fasting

How to remain healthy while fastingMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslims around the world are set to start fasting from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadhan, which falls later this week.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Get connected at Jakarta's cybercafes

Get connected at Jakarta's cybercafesSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Technology is on the march in Jakarta. Just take a look around your typical street in the capital and you are sure to find at least one Internet cafe, filled with people surfing the Net and sending out e-mails.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Guangzhou gets the green light to host 2002 Thomas and Uber Cups

Guangzhou gets the green light to host 2002 Thomas and Uber Cups Preparations are now in full swing for the 2002 Thomas & Uber Cup competitions after IBF's Executive Board endorsed Guangzhou as the host city for the Finals next May, www.worldbadminton.net reported over the weekend.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/A Lebanese treat to break the fast

A Lebanese treat to break the fastMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are looking for something different from Middle Eastern gastronomy for the pre-dawn meal and breaking your fast, you may could do worse than try the baked puff pastries filled with korma (date) paste from ...

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesian squash dreams for the world

Indonesian squash dreams for the worldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask someone about squash and the probability of him or her knowing about the sport would be very small. Unlike tennis, taken as a comparative example, squash has yet to reach, say, the level of regencies.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Shade of life in Arifien's artworks

Shade of life in Arifien's artworksMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Luscious limbs, amorous arms and just a hint of humor is what attracts collectors like Santi Solaiman to the art of Arifien.

Sun, 11 Nov 2001

JP/Perfume: A matter of budget or trend?

Perfume: A matter of budget or trend?K. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Distributors of world-class brands cannot deny that sales within this business, just like others, are still low in Indonesia following the mid-1997 economic crisis, which seemingly has still affected lovers of fragrance ...