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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Artist: Marion Raven
Album: Here I Am (Atlantic) Name-dropping the Doors' Jim Morrison does not lead to
greatness. Such is the lesson singer Marion Raven should have
learned from day one of her musical career. More ...
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. More ...
Dim Sum luncheon at Shang Palace A wide selection of dim sum is available at the Shangri-La
Hotel's Shang Palace Restaurant in September.Shang Palace is an ideal venue for work-related dinners or for
a meal with friends. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Ah... fashionista I love fashion. The idea of putting together different
articles to create an ensemble that embodies a certain style. I
may not always follow the styles dictated by the much-lauded mega
designers enthroned in Paris, Milan or New York. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Artist : Marion Raven Album : Here I Am (Atlantic) Name-dropping the Doors' Jim Morrison does not lead to
greatness. Such is the lesson singer Marion Raven should have
learned from day one of her musical career. More ...
Hi Everyone! My girlfriend and I were unsure that Hong Kong was such as a
cosmopolitan city that caters to the tastes of young office
ladies wishing to have fun and pamper themselves until we went
there a year ago. More ...
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. More ...
Antjie Krog: Poetry builds sensibilityKurniawan Hari and A. Junaidi
The Jakarta Post/JakartaCountry of My Skull
Antjie Krog
Vintage, November 1999
304 pp One of the participants in the Teater Utan Kayu International
Literary Biennale 2005 is Antjie Krog, an acclaimed white South
African writer ... More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
How to build a home theater?Doharto J. Simatupang, Contributor/Jakarta A friend of mine, a young executive, is adamant he is not
interested in one of those "instant" home theaters, like an HTiB
with six mini-sized satellite speakers or a Mini Compo DVD, which
is equipped with six satellite ... More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Mapadika students climb their way to the topKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Near to the top of the climbing wall, Endri Purwita Aji
pauses, working out his next move. His forearms burn and he
"shakes them out" before reaching into his chalk bag. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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". More ...
'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 ... More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Artist: Backstreet Boys
Album: Never Gone (Zomba) The Boys are back but they're not alright.After Black & Blue, scores of uninspiring greatest hits
collections and dismal solo records from individual band members,
the world was more than prepared for the demise of the Orlando-
based quintet. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
Condolences for
Mandala victims It is with sadness that we, the United in Diversity Forum,
learn of the tragic passing of Governor Rizal Nurdin. More ...
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. More ...
Artist : Marion Raven Album : Here I Am (Atlantic) Name-dropping the Doors' Jim Morrison does not lead to
greatness. Such is the lesson singer Marion Raven should have
learned from day one of her musical career. More ...
Poetry collection: Tried and tested BiyanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It is Poetry this time; previously, it was Ballet des Fleur, and
before that was Life as Romance. More ...
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. More ...
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. More ...
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