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Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, February 29, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, February 29, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Naliko Ning Semeleh by Hendrawan Riyanto, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 29.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Teens mull studying abroad
Teens mull studying abroadDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the start of the academic year approaches, teenagers are eagerly collecting information on schools, colleges and universities at the Education Expo 2004 held in the Central Business District on Saturday.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
A sight for sore eyes: Natural elements out front
A sight for sore eyes: Natural elements out frontMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perched on its own spot atop a small hill, the modern house commands breathtaking views of the city of Semarang below.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Project fuses environment and real estate design
Project fuses environment and real estate designJoseph Kirschke, Contributor, Jimbaran, Bali In the mind's eye of most people -- from residents to visitors to those who harbor flights of fancy -- the word Bali conjures up endless visions of little more than sun-kissed beaches, palm- fringed streets...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
On the record
On the recordArtist : AudyAlbum : 20-02 (Sony Music Indonesia) The good thing about 21-year-old singer Audy, and what makes her career work, is that she is not trying to be something she is not.There is the Morissette-esque Oppie Andaresta, and now model- cum-concert-promoter Melanie Subono has...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Facts on breast milk and breast-feeding
Facts on breast milk and breast-feeding Breast milk is not only the best food for baby but should be the only food in the first six months of its life."Breast-feeding can go on for two years or as long as both parties still want to do it," said pediatrician Utami Roesli from the Indonesian...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
UN probe of Theys' killing urged
UN probe of Theys' killing urged INDONESIA: Tribal leaders in Papua province said on Saturday they would urge the United Nations to reopen an investigation into the killing of a prominent independence leader, saying the trial for his murder was flawed.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Poll observers free to go to Aceh: TNI
Poll observers free to go to Aceh: TNINani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) would not prevent foreign observers from monitoring elections in the conflict-torn province, its chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Saturday.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Hendri to meet Suwandi in Cigna Open final
Hendri to meet Suwandi in Cigna Open finalZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday will see Hendri Susilo Pramono play his Davis Cup doubles partner Suwandi in the men's singles final at the US$11,800 Cigna Open tennis tournament.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Project fuses environment and real estate design
Project fuses environment and real estate design Joseph Kirschke Contributor Jimbaran, Bali In the mind's eye of most people -- from residents to visitors to those who harbor flights of fancy -- the word Bali conjures up endless visions of little more than sun-kissed beaches, palm- fringed streets...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
'Breast-feeding dads' help cut infant mortality
'Breast-feeding dads' help cut infant mortalityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The term "breast-feeding fathers" does not describe a new technology enabling men to produce breast milk and then feed their babies.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
'Time' writer Burton dies in Bali
'Time' writer Burton dies in Bali INDONESIA: Sandra Burton, a veteran journalist for Time and one of the first women to become a correspondent for the magazine, has died in Bali. She was 62.Burton died of natural causes at her home in the capital of Denpasar, said Bali police spokesman Col.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Social change: A selfless step for humankind
Social change: A selfless step for humankindMarco Kusumawijaya, Contributor, Jakarta Zamrisyaf, a 46-year-old worker at the State Electricity Company (PLN) in West Sumatra, invented a machine that generates electricity from ocean waves, Kompas daily reported earlier this month.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Siladen island: A paradise within a tropical paradise
Siladen island: A paradise within a tropical paradiseFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Bunaken, Manado As the two-engine boat pushes away from Siladen pier, a melancholic mood surges through the occupants. The boat's turtle- like pace seems designed to assist in the gradual transition from what has...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Carving out his lot in life
Carving out his lot in life As one passes along Jl. Casablanca in South Jakarta, it is hard not to notice the "sidewalk gallery" in front of Menteng Pulo cemetery, displaying an interesting collection of wood carvings.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
The making of a dream started with a chance encounter
The making of a dream started with a chance encounter For scuba diving fanatics, making it to Bunaken is only a matter of time. Daniele Marianelli, 27, and Patrick Trancu, 40, both from Italy, were no different, and in August 2001 they set foot on Bunaken Island.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless female
Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless femaleHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta At first, Nafsiah Mboi offered me lunch at the office of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), where she serves as deputy chairwoman.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
TV Program: Sunday, February 29, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, February 29, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak9:00 Music: Delta11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Children's Program: Panggung Anak1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Children Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 City...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
People, show others a bit of civility, please
People, show others a bit of civility, pleaseDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years ago, when I came back after several years in the United States, I didn't understand why most Jakartans were so impatient, so inconsiderate and undisciplined.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Going to the movies? Then leave the little ones at home
Going to the movies? Then leave the little ones at homeKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, Jakarta For my opening column, I will not rant on the obvious list of complaints plaguing Jakartans across the city: Traffic jams, the yearly flood, busway, the usual lot.Not that I deem them unimportant, mind you.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless female
Nafsiah, a real fun and fearless femaleHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first, Nafsiah Mboi offered me lunch at the office of the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), where she serves as deputy chairwoman.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Payout for kin of lecturers
Payout for kin of lecturers INDONESIA: The accident insurance company Jasa Rahardja announced on Saturday that it would pay compensation to the families of three lecturers from state-owned Sriwijaya University, who were killed in a crash on a highway in South Sumatra.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Bomb
BombChairil Gibran Ramadhan A year ago tonight, a tragic event occurred. A bomb exploded in a crowded shopping center, killing many innocent people and replacing merriment with horror and fear.That night, my next-door neighbor, Rosdarminto -- Ros -- had just arrived at the terrace of our home,...
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Finding special gifts for special occasions
Finding special gifts for special occasionsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like people in many cities, discerning Jakartans have developed a habit of giving a gift to friends and family on special occasions.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Poland: A trip full of pleasant surprises
Poland: A trip full of pleasant surprisesSoeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw People call it a museum, but as we entered the building we saw it was more of a gallery, housing some 4,000 works of oriental art from private collections.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Bali spoils you with a myriad of trendy souvenirs
Bali spoils you with a myriad of trendy souvenirsPratevi Devi, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Whether you're talking about handicraft, handmade fabric, or decorative ceramics, stoneware, bamboo or woodwork, Bali provides you with endless choices.
Sun, 29 Feb 2004
Dengue death toll rises to 322, govt plans hiring 70,000 health workers
Dengue death toll rises to 322, govt plans hiring 70,000 health workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of deaths caused by the current dengue fever outbreak rose from 312 to 322 on Saturday, a health officer says.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Over 2,000 voter ID cards misprinted
Over 2,000 voter ID cards misprinted PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Aside from the late arrival of ballot boxes, printing errors are another problem that may hamper preparations for the upcoming general elections in the regions.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Doubt lingers on role of transportation council
Doubt lingers on role of transportation councilM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the May deadline for the establishment of a bylaw-sanctioned City Transportation Council is nearing, public transportation operators and urban activists are concerned that the council would not be...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Ambassadors, donors to visit Maluku
Ambassadors, donors to visit Maluku AMBON, Maluku: Ambon mayor Papilaja stated on Friday that ambassadors and representatives from international organizations would visit the city of Ambon early in March.They included the ambassadors from the Netherlands, South Korea and Russia to Indonesia.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Stocks unlikely to move up in coming week: Analyst
Stocks unlikely to move up in coming week: AnalystAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market is unlikely to recover lost ground in the coming week after slumping more than four percent in the past week, an analyst said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
IBRA closes, leaves huge tasks behind
IBRA closes, leaves huge tasks behindDadan Wijaksana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most people perceive that messy legal cases and the massive cost of the late 1990's banking crisis are the legacy of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, which the government officially...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
In Jakarta, even the dead can't rest in peace
In Jakarta, even the dead can't rest in peaceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In funeral services, preachers often say, "May he rest in peace". But you can't take that on face value if you are a Jakarta resident.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
100,000 to exercise at Monas
100,000 to exercise at Monas JAKARTA: The Community Sports Federation of Indonesia (FOMI) is to hold an exercise session en masse that it anticipates will involve 75,000 to 100,000 people at the National Monument (Monas) on March 7, according to FOMI chairman Datuk Hakim Tantawi.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Herbal medicine modernized
Herbal medicine modernized SEMARANG: The government urged producers of traditional herbal medicines on Friday to modernize their production process to meet quality standards."If we don't want to be ignored by our customers, we should modernize our production process," Deputy chairman of the Food...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Schools need US$159m in loans
Schools need US$159m in loans JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education is seeking soft loans of up to US$150 million to finance the development of vocational schools across the country."The loans are meant to finance vocational education across the country in 2005, because we do not have enough...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Kimia Farma net profit up by 30 %
Kimia Farma net profit up by 30 %The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma recorded a 30 percent increase in net profit last year due to higher sales.The net profit climbed to Rp 46.2 billion (US$5.47 million) last year from Rp 35.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Paper donates 10,000 teak saplings
Paper donates 10,000 teak saplings BOGOR: The Radar Bogor newspaper donated 10,000 teak saplings on Friday and planted them around the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) campus in Dermaga, Bogor, and along the Cihideung River.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Party opens hot line for blood donors
Party opens hot line for blood donors YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta chapter of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) opened a 24-hour hot line on Feb. 25 for blood donors.The hot line was opened in order to help collect blood for victims of the dengue fever outbreak.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
No plan to revive rights of ex-PKI cadres
No plan to revive rights of ex-PKI cadresIndra Harsaputra and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The historic verdict by the Constitutional Court to scrap a ruling which prohibits former members of the outlawed Indonesia Communist Party (PKI), or their relatives, from...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
SMPN 56 students, teachers seek rights protection
SMPN 56 students, teachers seek rights protectionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Students, parents and teachers of the SMPN 56 state junior high school opposing a controversial property deal sought protection from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday, the day they...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Consumer confidence rises to 15-month high
Consumer confidence rises to 15-month highBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's consumer confidence in January reached a 15-month record, as people in rural areas expect more income during the elections, a survey showed.A key gauge measuring consumer confidence gained to 97.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Quality schools way beyond the poor's reach 3
* Headlines: Quality schools way beyond the poor's reach 3 * National: More police for conflict areas during polls 4 * Archipelago: Tribal leaders demand UN probe Theys' murder 5 * Opinion: Tolerance should be priority in schools 7 * City: Jumantik squad have a tough task 8 * Sports: Louis Saha set...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
'Jumantik' have a tough task
'Jumantik' have a tough taskDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "When is our turn for fogging, Bu?," Sartono, who lives in a neighborhood unit of Palmerah subdistrict, West Jakarta, asked jumantik officer Ibu Budiono when she visited his house on Friday.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
More police personnel sent to conflict area during polls
More police personnel sent to conflict area during pollsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Police have deployed over 7,000 reinforcement personnel to three conflict-prone areas to help the existing forces there maintain security and order, prior to and during the elections.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Up for election
Up for election Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also pick candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Tolerance should be a priority in schools
Tolerance should be a priority in schoolsSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta It is rare indeed that education and the world of school systems makes international headlines but recently, there can be little doubt that, the French system of education has...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Interests, not platforms behind coalitions: Experts
Interests, not platforms behind coalitions: ExpertsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having seen the current pre-election political maneuverings in the country, nobody would argue the classic adage in politics "There are no perpetual enemies, only interests".
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Schools remain out-of-reach for the poor
Schools remain out-of-reach for the poorDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The start of the academic year is four months away, but schools in Jakarta -- including kindergartens, high schools, state and private schools -- are already advertising in the media.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
TKI must have medical checkups, says minister
TKI must have medical checkups, says ministerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta All workers seeking employment overseas must now undergo medical checkups in authorized clinics before their departure to avoid future health problems, the minister in charge of worker migration said.