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Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticket

KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta/Surabaya Defying demands from the public, the General Elections Commission (KPU) dashed on Saturday any remaining hopes for former president Abdurrahman Wahid to regain power after it disqualified him from the ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholics

Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholicsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Seoul If the beautiful scenes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy attract tourists to visit its New Zealand locales, it is Korean TV heartthrob Won Bin who lured Rini Ichram to the peninsula country.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscape

Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscapeFritz Kuhlmann, Contributor, Jakarta The transsexual in his shabby apartment stares at the observer, proud in his glamorous attire. A fisherman puts on a pair of dirty woolen gloves, preparing to dive into the dark ocean to prey upon the green mussel.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Appeals court frees three terror convicts

Appeals court frees three terror convictsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Palu High Court said here on Saturday it had annulled the convictions of three of five terror suspects in Central Sulawesi."They have been found not guilty.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Suheri reaps success against all odds

Suheri reaps success against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/The also-rans the other story of the elections

The also-rans the other story of the elections The counting has been done, the official results announced and the dust settled. But there is the other story of the country's legislative elections and it is far from over.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Daniel Sahuleka

Daniel SahulekaArtist : Daniel Sahuleka Album : The Best of Daniel Sahuleka (Moedyamusic/Alfa Records)Back in the 1980s, Indonesian-born Dutchman Daniel Sahuleka was a big name on the pop scene here, with his distinctive, clear and eloquent voice winning the hearts of millions.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Freak storm hits Jakarta

Freak storm hits JakartaINDONESIA: A freak storm brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail to several areas of Central and South Jakarta on Saturday afternoon.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INI

WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INIHouse's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaWhen appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Suheri reaps success in life against all odds

Suheri reaps success in life against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/'I like the scribble in secondhand books'

'I like the scribble in secondhand books'======================================================= After bringing the reality of life around us to the stage last week with his latest play marking Teater Mandiri's 33rd anniversary, Putu Wijaya is still going full steam.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports12:30 p.m.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Let the song play out

Let the song play outDewi K.We don't have to say the words... We live by the love that's in my life, if we're feeling good or bad, We don't have to say ...We don't have to say the words... It was a starry night. I was in a dimly-lit cafe next to the swimming pool at a five-star hotel.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Better wages can lure more into plantation

Better wages can lure more into plantationV.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia will always be short of labor because the people are choosy about jobs.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/On a hope and a prayer

On a hope and a prayer Hope is the unifying factor for the pilgrims -- young and old, Indonesian or foreign -- visiting Sendangsono spring, the country's oldest pilgrimage site for Roman Catholics. From the main road, the pilgrims slowly make their way up the five- kilometer path to the site.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris When Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Still Playing

Still PlayingKill Bill Vol. 2 (Action/Drama, 136 minutes) Starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Gordon Liu. Directed by Quentin Tarantino.The Bride continues her bloodbath journey to get to her ex- boss Bill who put her into a coma for four years.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Now Showing

Now ShowingThe Butterfly Effect (Thriller/Drama, 113 minutes) Starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, William Lee Scott, Logan Lerman. Written and directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber.How is this for an idea: a man can change the present simply by imagining how he would do the past differently.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/JP/14/M00

JP/14/M00Photo captionsPhoto A: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniLooking out over the central business district in Suva, Fiji's capital. Despite political turbulence in recent years, life has returned to normal in Fiji.Photos B, C: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniA hotel garden in bloom outside Nadi, Fiji (photo left).

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Tradition and modernity in the Pacific

Tradition and modernity in the PacificDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Suva/Vila The contingent of the Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih arrived in Fiji amid continuous rituals in the nation's last farewell to their founding father, former prime minister and president Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risks

Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mother recently posted a message in a mailing list here, urging parents to be aware of mercury contained in some vaccines, which allegedly causes a condition with symptoms similar to autism.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma Contributor JakartaNow that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Don't crucify people due to the size of their wallet

Don't crucify people due to the size of their walletKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, Jakarta Those dirty rotten filthy stinking rich. Fat cats. Contrary to popular belief, it's not easy being rich. Everybody hates rich people.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Cartier takes time out to mark watch centenary

Cartier takes time out to mark watch centenaryHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The vacant lot at Sentosa Island had been turned into a club in the shape of an airplane hangar, with a bar, a small stage and a space with "dance floor" written on it.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downs

Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downsHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaIan Antono is the epitome of the cool guitarist.The 54 year old keeps his words to a minimum, smokes a lot, is well-mannered and laid back, off and on stage.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Sonia Gandhi: Throwing it all away?

Sonia Gandhi: Throwing it all away?Gwynne Dyer London The past few days must have been very frightening for Sonia Gandhi: Death threats from racists furious at the defeat of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have been flooding in, and she has already seen both her ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/The Presidential elections: A prognosis

The Presidential elections: A prognosisJusuf Wanandi Jakarta During a conference on the Indonesian elections held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG) at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elisabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma, Contributor, Jakarta Now that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/House's interior is designed for the ages

House's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs and preferences of a ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Searching for a visionary leader

Searching for a visionary leaderElwin Tobing Iowa, U.S. In his speech accepting his nomination as the U.S. Democratic Party's 1992 presidential candidate, Bill Clinton said, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." This is true for individuals, corporations and so too for nations.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Oil price strength and its ramifications for Indonesia

Oil price strength and its ramifications for IndonesiaDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Soaring oil prices have again been creating headlines in the economic sections of most newspapers. After climbing about 40 percent last year, oil prices have continued to gyrate widely over the past two weeks.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Design not the be all and end all of fashion careers

Design not the be all and end all of fashion careersMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta It's the glamor factor that draws a lot of young people into fashion careers, usually as designers or models.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/August set for transport council establishment

August set for transport council establishmentDamar Harsanto JakartaResponding to public criticism on the city's transportation policies, the Jakarta administration is to establish a Transportation Council in August at the latest. The deadline under Bylaw No.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Slank

SlankArtist : Slank Album : Road to Peace (Slank Records) When Slank vocalist Kaka yells, "Yo parents, learn how to understand your children!" in Gap, it tells us that while 20 years has passed, the band is still able to channel the voice of youth.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Fashion and food festival a mix of everything

Fashion and food festival a mix of everythingLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday is the final day of the 2004 Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival at Kelapa Gading Permai residential area, North Jakarta, and it offers a wide array of events, from fashion shows to traditional dance, food ...

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Pick and choose the right watch

Pick and choose the right watch Singapore has long been a select shopping destination for Indonesians, even though they know they can get the same goods back home.Look no further than the example of the Cartier luxury watch.

Sun, 23 May 2004

JP/Megawati orders the weeding out of RMS

Megawati orders the weeding out of RMSM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered here on Saturday the eradication of the separatist group, the South Maluku Republic (RMS), blamed for renewed clashes in Ambon last month, as Muslim protesters greeted her visit.