Josch Cafe: Everything a good boozer needs ... except people I've always had a soft spot, call it a foible if you like, for
that wonderfully joyous architectural extravaganza that goes by
the name of Wisma Dharmala Sakti, which you'll find spreading a
touch of lightness and brightness half way ... More ...
Rostiana reveals all about her 'kaledo'Maria Endah Hulupi and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi If you ask people at random here about the region's special dish,
one answer will likely come up repeatedly: kaledo. More ...
Negligence to blame for Jakarta firesDamar Harsanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been three days now, but as of Saturday the flames were
still burning in the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta, is
touted as being the largest textile and garment market in
Southeast ... More ...
The HomecomingClaudine Frederik "Bye Mom, bye Dad," Ingkan said silently. Where were those
words that she had wanted to say? She shook her head, half angry
for not being able to come up with a reason or answer.Aunt Wulan nudged her arm. "Let's go now. I'll freeze to
death here. More ...
On the Record Artist: Indra Lesmana; Album: Original Soundtrack Rumah Ketujuh
(BMG Indonesia)If there was a category of "the soundtrack-better-than-the-movie"
in the local music awards, this album would definitely be among
the nominees, or even the winner. More ...
Central Sulawesi offers exotic seafood dishesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Rich in flora and fauna, Central Sulawesi -- just like the
rest of the Sulawesi island -- has a variety of popular seafood
dishes, rich in fresh local fish as well as seafood items. More ...
Notebook computer buyers have more choicesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Even though a desktop computer remains popular for individual
or office use, the laptop or notebook computers are becoming
increasingly popular in Indonesia. More ...
JP/17/SUZUKIHealing voice from Japan visits JakartaHera Diani
The Jakarta Post
Jakarta
Japanese singer Shigeko Suzuki is very aware that her music is
the kind that can easily lull people to sleep. More ...
Tanah Abang market history at a glanceDamar Harsanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta, which was hit
by fire on Wednesday, is said to be one of the largest markets in
Southeast Asia although there has been no direct evidence ... More ...
'HIV/AIDS photo event major breakthrough'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the completion of a rare exposure of people living
with HIV/AIDS, participants said on Saturday they were proud of
their involvement in the photography exhibition, part of a
campaign to end the stigma against them. More ...
JP/16/CAPSPhoto A: AP/Leslie MazochThania Tineo holds her baby Miriannys, 2, who is recovering from
kidney cancer at the National Foundation of Friends of Children
With Cancer hospital in Caracas, Venezuela. More ...
Bali bombing victims may top 300 INDONESIA: Casualties of the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 last year may reach
300 as the Bali authorities plan to bury 140 bags of unidentified
body parts which are believed to belong to 85 people. More ...
New-series Nissan Terano comes up brightArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese automaker Nissan Motor entered 2003 by releasing its
latest Nissan Terano series. Only minor facelifts have been
applied to the new series, but it manages to appear fresher than
the previous versions. More ...
Nusa Kenari, beautiful and captivatingYemris Fontuina, Contributor, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Alor, one of 14 regencies in East Nusa Tenggara, is widely
known to boast abundant natural resources. The regency,
consisting of 15 small islets, is intimately called Nusa Kenari. More ...
Brouhaha over Inul highlights hypocrisy of Indonesian society I pretended to be busy reading a book when my son entered our
living room, while in fact I was actually watching the live show
of popular dangdut (popular local music with strong Arab/Indian
influences) singer Inul Daratista on SCTV on ... More ...
Nusa Tenggara weavings, footprints of culturesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although Nusa Tenggara's weaving products may not be as famous
as batik but they do show the richness of cultures, footprints of
nations that had once touched many regions. More ...
Gender equality a threat to unique Donggala silkHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Donggala, Central Sulawesi Juleha, 67, is proud of the fact that three of her daughters, of
five children, have their own careers and are financially
independent. More ...
'Marketing in Venus': Consumers are still kingSatyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta Marketing in Venus; by Hermawan Kertajaya et al; MarkPlus&Co,
2002A marketing experience approach is not the in thing. More ...
Water forum goals discussed Shinichi Yanagawa
The Daily Yomiuri
Asia News Network
Tokyo Officials from 95 countries and 21 international organizations
met in Tokyo recently to discuss the contents of a ministerial
declaration that will be released on the final day of the 3rd
World Water ... More ...
Antique bark Koran in Alor A small village in the western part of East Nusa Tenggara's
Alor island was once to be one of the centers of Islamic
propagation -- the Kingdom of Alor Besar. It's proven by the
presence of an antique Al-Qur'an which is still now well kept
there. More ...
JP/15/CAPS
Photo A: JP/I Wayan JuniarthaJuleha, a weaver from Donggala, Central Sulawesi explains the
process of weaving Donggala silk. In front of her is the gedokan,
an ebony weaving loom of more than 100 years old. More ...
The greatest threat to the U.S. is its imaginationMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London The article by "X" which appeared in the American magazine
Foreign Affairs in July, 1947, would become the most famous
commentary on foreign policy of modern times. More ...
Notting Hill: Surreal, but niceKathy Petite, Contributor, London Have you ever felt that you wanted to be sucked into the screen
and to find yourself on the set of the movie you are watching?
That was the exact feeling I got when I was in Notting Hill, West
London recently.Yes, that Notting Hill. More ...
Jakarta sabotages
Papua's autonomy Kanis Dursin
Staff Writer
The Jakarta Post
Jayapura The decision to split up Papua into three provinces has eroded
what little trust the Papuans had developed toward the government
since the implementation of the special autonomy law on Jan. 1,
2002. More ...
Dewa buries hatchet in tehe name of loveTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dewa's latest line-up may serve its current fans well but Ari
Lasso, the group first vocalist who now has embarked on a solo
career, still stole the show at the opening of Dewa's 25-city
tour here on Feb. More ...
The straightforward and carefree Ria IrawanJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Actress/video music director Ria Irawan, 33, had just taken a
break after shooting a music video recently, and immediately
joined her producers and other crew members who were also resting
in a corner. More ...
Donggala silks, a rare 'dobel-ikat' weaving technique Among the varieties of handwoven textiles produced by ethnic
groups in this country, Donggala silk from Central Sulawesi
stands out for its double-weaving technique, or dobel ikat. More ...
Shigeko Suzuki: Healing voice from Japan visits JakartaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese singer Shigeko Suzuki is very aware that her music is
the kind that can easily lull people to sleep. More ...
Unearthing Earth's secretsPlaosan: The Temple of LoveText and photos by Tarko SudiarnoNineth century Rakai Pikatan, a Javanese Hindu king, ordered the
construction of a complex of magnificent Budhist temples to
illustrate his devotion to his Budhist wife, Pramuda Wardani. More ...
'Korean crisis resolution still remote'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur No major steps have been taken to ease tension in the Korean
Peninsula, mainly due to unbridgeable difference of opinion
between the United States and North Korea, Indonesian special
envoy to Pyongyang ... More ...
Most hydrants in Tanah Abang market not workingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the police have yet to reach any conclusions as to the
cause of the fire that gutted Tanah Abang market in Central
Jakarta on Wednesday, one of the prime factors contributing to
the extent of ... More ...
JP/15/CAPS
Photo A: JP/I Wayan JuniarthaJuleha, a weaver from Donggala, Central Sulawesi explains the
process of weaving Donggala silk. In front of her is the gedokan,
an ebony weaving loom of more than 100 years old. More ...
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003TVRI
5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Kid Channel9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 ... More ...
INDONESIA: A homemade bomb killed three teenage schoolboys in
the North Aceh subdistrict of Nissam on Friday, but no one
claimed responsibility.A local military spokesman, Maj. More ...
Photo c: AP/Lionel CironneauFrench chefs Alain Ducasse (right) and Franck Cerutti pose in the
kitchen of Ducasse's restaurant "Le Louis XV" in Monaco. Alain
Ducasse was awarded a three-star rating for the "Le Louis XV" on
Feb. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003Exhibitions* Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya, at Erasmus Huis,
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-
5241069), until March. 15, Email: info@erasmushuis.or. More ...
Bank Lippo controversy The controversy over the two different audited financial
reports for the third quarter of 2002, issued by publicly listed
Bank Lippo, and the absence of quick, firm action to deal with
the case almost two months since its disclosure, has raised an
alarming signal about ... More ...
Getting up-close and personal with engine oilArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is well-known that lubricating oil or grease is critical
for car engines. Its function is similar to blood in the human
body. More ...
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