Archive: 24 April 2005
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Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Happy birthday, Grandma Cony!
Happy birthday, Grandma Cony! Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nobody knew how Cony felt as dozens of people gathered in front of her cage to celebrate her 60th birthday on Saturday. She watched her guests, mostly animal lovers and journalists, with a listless, almost bored, expression. She did not seem to care much about the young palm leaf decorations placed around her cage or the birthday songs sung by her guests.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to Starbucks
Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to Starbucks Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Are you a big Zara fan? If you are, there's good news for you: Zara will open its first two stores in Jakarta. Previously, the closest Zara stores for us were in Singapore. However, but starting August 2005, you will be able to buy Zara merchandise at Plaza Indonesia and Pondok Indah Mall II. Both Zara stores will occupy more than 1,500 square meters each.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan's Koizumi pledges continued tsunami relief
Japan's Koizumi pledges continued tsunami relief George Nishiyama, Reuters/Banda Aceh Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi toured tsunami- devastated Aceh province on Saturday, pledging Tokyo would continue to provide funds and other relief assistance to Indonesia. Taking a short break from a summit of African and Asian leaders in Jakarta, Koizumi said he was shocked by the destruction wrought by the Dec.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Geneology of political crises in early Islam
Geneology of political crises in early Islam Hatim Gazali, Contributor/Yogyakarta The Crisis of Muslim History: Roots of Political Crisis in Muslim History Mahmoud M. Ayoub Mizan 262 pp In the course of Indonesian history, the political relationship between Islam and the state has not always been one of harmony. This relationship has even shown a tendency to antagonism, apart from being one that is fraught with mutual suspicion.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian police nab pirate gang
Malaysian police nab pirate gang MALAYSIA: Authorities arrested seven pirates suspected of carrying out a series of attacks on vessels in the Malacca Straits after a high-speed chase off southern Malaysia, news reports said Saturday. The gang, from Indonesia's Riau islands, is believed to be responsible for several robberies on fishing boats and cargo vessels over the last two years, said marine police commander Abdul Rahman Ahmad.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protesters persist with rallies despite police ban
Protesters persist with rallies despite police ban Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two groups of protesters went ahead with their rallies in two separate locations in Jakarta on Saturday despite stiff security measures. The groups targeted the tightly guarded venues around Senayan and the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle. They claimed they had informed the police of their intention in accordance to regulations.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
They could have been best friends
They could have been best friends Adeline M.T., Contributor, Jakarta The night was dark, and rain started to pour down heavily. We heard earlier that a tropical storm might be heading to the coastal area of Greater Aceh. Lighter than a tsunami, certainly, but still a storm. Driving in the rain out of Banda Aceh, we went looking for a village where we were supposed to meet and interview Teungku Mucksalmina. We were not really sure where it was.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperity
'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperity M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Once upon a time, in less turbulent times than we live in at the present, an improbable rock song ruled the airwaves. The song, featuring crisp guitar riffs, new wave-sounding synth, compressed drum sounds and quirky vocals, could hardly be called a rock song if not for its socially conscious lyrics.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Son of mixed marriage speaks up
Son of mixed marriage speaks up Aswin, not his real name, is a 28-year-old writer living in Jakarta, his mother is a Muslim, while his father is a Christian. The government should not interfere in the citizens' right to choose who they want to marry. If a man and a woman of different faiths want to live together, it is their right to do so. The government should not make the decision for them. I understand that the intent of the law is good.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
What Asian, African leaders say about UN reform
What Asian, African leaders say about UN reform One of the main discussions during the two-day Asian-African Summit which concluded on Saturday was a global demand for sweeping reform within the United Nations so as to make it relevant to a changing world. Some of the leaders, however, failed to comment on the issue, including co-chair, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The following are comments made from some of the leaders who did speak out.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
South African food at JW Marriott Jakarta
South African food at JW Marriott Jakarta Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For those of you who are adventurous cuisine-seekers, the food promotion at the Sailendra Restaurant at the comfortable JW Marriott Hotel might be just what you crave. From April 21 through April 30, the Sailendra Restaurant offers South African food served in baked-clay bowl.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flying high in Jakarta
Flying high in Jakarta Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Notions that most African countries are poor, or less-developed Asian countries, like Myanmar or Cambodia, have no money to develop their countries would seem to be wrong, at least if the lines of jets parked at Halim Perdanakusumah airport in East Jakarta are anything to go by.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar shows defiance
Myanmar shows defiance The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Myanmar's leader Gen. Tan Shwe continues to show defiance against the world community's pressure to restore democracy in his country and release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The hardline stance was demonstrated during his separate meetings with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the sidelines of the Asian-African Summit here on Saturday.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Star' beams down Idol Night
'Star' beams down Idol Night StarWorld and Indovision hosted Idol Night as part of a loyalty program for their Indonesian subscribers and to bring StarWorld's SMS-interactive Asia Votes program directly to the capital. About 100 cable TV subscribers and winners of an Idol Night quiz run in select Indonesian newspapers, including The Jakarta Post, attended the event on April 20, which was also open to the dining public.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing world
Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing world The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bandung Asian-African Conference in 1955 was a milestone for the development of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a political grouping that now takes in nearly two-thirds of the United Nations' membership. Indonesian president Sukarno spearheaded efforts to create the conference with the initial support of the then prime ministers of Burma, Ceylon, India, and Pakistan.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take off
VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take off Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Bandung It is probably Garuda Airways' most prestigious airlift. At least five Boeing 737s have been laid on to fly dozens of leaders on the short 30 minute from Jakarta to Bandung early Saturday morning, with return flights scheduled for later in the afternoon. Six flights are due to depart Halim Perdanakumah airport in Jakarta at 15 minute intervals starting 7 am.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
An autistic child writes an autobiography
An autistic child writes an autobiography The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Say it out loud, I'm an autist and I'm proud," said Oscar Yura Dompas, last Tuesday at a book launching of his own autobiography titled Autistic Journey at QB World Book Plaza Semanggi, Central Jakarta. The 25-year-old shared his darkest and brightest moments in his life after he was diagnosed with brain damage, which later on was identified as autism, at the age of four.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gianyar regency stepping out in style
Gianyar regency stepping out in style Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Canberra Friends visiting eastern Bali have often asked me if Klungkung is really the cultural and historical center of the island. This curiosity apparently has been ignited, and then further fueled, by the many Balinese these friends meet who voice this opinion. It is a fact that if you hear something often enough, especially from different people, you will begin to believe it.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More about Pramoedya Ananta Toer
More about Pramoedya Ananta Toer Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pramoedya Ananta Toer had just finished tidying up his garden when he greeted me on Thursday, April 7, 2005. As soon as I introduced myself, he invited me to take a seat on the veranda of his three- story house in Bojonggede, Bogor, West Java. His white-painted house is in a kampong, rather than being in a modern housing complex, at the end of a small lane, crossed by a railway track.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Traffic cancels antiterrorist drill
Traffic cancels antiterrorist drill Police and the local military in Bandung cancelled on Friday a planned antiterrorist drill around the venue of Sunday's commemorative summit due to the large crowds and heavy traffic in the vicinity. Thousands of locals gathered to take photos of the Merdeka Building, which has been completely renovated and was sporting a variety of beautiful flower arrangements for the big event on Sunday. The crowds created a day-long traffic jam around the area.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquility
Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquility Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After the mad rush of wedding preparations, and then the event itself, heading to a villa that is surrounded by lush green rice fields, high above Petanu River in Ubud, would be the perfect way to start life as a married couple. The newly renovated Kamandalu Resort, built to resemble a traditional Balinese village, is offering special packages for honeymooners.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Partnership leads Asia-Africa to true destiny'
'Partnership leads Asia-Africa to true destiny' President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially opened the Asian- African Summit 2005 on Friday, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. The following is his opening address. At long last, at long last, we are all gathered here. It took fifty long years for this conference to happen, but Asia and Africa have finally assembled here again. Today, the sons and daughters of Asia and Africa stand together, in this Hall as equals.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi speech cut short
Koizumi speech cut short Coming from a country where every second of time is respected, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi probably did not mind having to shorten the length of his speech to the Asian-African Summit heads of state and government on Friday.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Xanana blames protests on church
Xanana blames protests on church Michael Casey, Associated Press/Jakarta East Timor's president on Saturday accused the country's Roman Catholic Church of instigating anti-government protests demanding the introduction of compulsory religious classes in schools. Thousands of people have taken part in peaceful rallies in the capital Dili over the past week. About 6,000 people protested on Saturday, demanding that the leftist government of Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri resign over the issue.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The beach or the mountains? It's your choice
The beach or the mountains? It's your choice T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta is a hot, hectic city, crowded with people and cars. Luckily, not far from the metropolis, you can find many places with beautiful views where you can unwind. You don't have to go as far away to relax and enjoy a different atmosphere that will refresh your mind and body. Among the holiday resorts close to Jakarta are Anyer, the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu in Indonesian) and Tanjung Lesung.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bandung's celebrated sites relive history
Bandung's celebrated sites relive history Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Asian and African leaders may be emulating their 1955 predecessors on Sunday morning by convening at the Merdeka Building in Bandung, but organizers are sure that the leaky roof that nearly stopped President Sukarno's speech 50 years ago will not recur.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Marriage outside the five religions illegal in Indonesia
Marriage outside the five religions illegal in Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religion can be a touchy subject for couples, particularly for those of different faiths. Predominantly Muslim Indonesia prohibits interfaith marriages and denies the civil rights of followers of religions other than the five major state-recognized faiths -- Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in Sydney
Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in Sydney Tim Goodman, Contributor, Sydney Le Mayeur found two sources of inspiration as an artist: the Balinese landscape and Ni, a graceful dancer who became his wife Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres, one of the most highly regarded painters of the Southeast Asia region of the 20th century, is sometimes referred to as 'Indonesia's Gauguin'.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issue
Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a recent media workshop on pluralism and cross-cultural understanding, the participants shot up their hands, like a bunch of second graders competing for candies to answer the teacher's question. Only, it was not a question that prompted them to raise their hands and ask permission to interject.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperation
Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian-African Summit concluded on Saturday, with leaders adopting a new strategic partnership that will bind them to work together in addressing poverty and underdevelopment, the major problems plaguing the two continents. Inspired by the Dec.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roof
Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roof Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Do you like strolling through a mall -- and shopping -- in your spare time? If you do, drop by Mal Kelapa Gading, where you can shop, watch movies, dine, play games and go bowling as well as keep your kids entertained at the mall's Jungle Jump. With a total area of up to 130,000 square meters, Mal Kelapa Gading is one of the largest shopping malls in Jakarta.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Be good on promises, Annan says
Be good on promises, Annan says Adianto P. Simamora and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan repeated again the song which developing countries love to hear: An appeal to the industrialized countries to be more generous to developing countries and a call for the reform of the UN.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
There have been violent anti-Japan demonstrations in China
There have been violent anti-Japan demonstrations in China over school history textbooks that critics say sugarcoat Japan's wartime history and over other irritants, including Tokyo's campaign for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Beijing says 35 million Chinese were killed or wounded during Japan's 1931-45 occupation of much of the country.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
China sets tough conditions for Japan
China sets tough conditions for Japan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While both Chinese President Hu Jintao and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said they shared the same convictions about the need to maintain strong and peaceful relations between the two countries, Beijing set five requirements on Saturday for improved relations between the two Asian giants. To demonstrate the importance of his meeting with Koizumi, the president himself spoke to the press about the results of the talks.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee 7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanick 8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant 9:00 Children Drama 10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:30 English for Fun 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Faozan soothes with 'Zen' filmmaking
Faozan soothes with 'Zen' filmmaking Zhuang Wubin, Contributor, Singapore A one-line narration opened Aries -- A Poem for Katia, something like a mission statement: "I came from your existence." The film's director, 32-year-old Faozan Rizal, defines his first full-length feature film as "a meditation of a relationship". There is no script, no preconceived structure.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Still Playing
Still Playing Anne Van Jogja (Drama, 90 minutes) Starring Rachel Maryam, Imam Soetrisno, Tutik Budihardjo, Heru Prasetyo. Directed by Bobby Sandy. Hyper-melodramatic story about a woman who suffers because she's half-Western, half-Indonesian. (Zero stars out of ****) Me vs. High Heels (Comedy/Romance) Starring Ayushita, Hengki Kurniawan, Raffi Ahmad, M. Dwi Andika, Ardina Rasti. Directed by Pingkan Utari. A high school tomboy falls for a boy who likes girls with high heels.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Earth
JP/4/Earth Mother earth Marianne Katoppo Contributor/Jakarta In Scandinavia, every day of the year has a name. This custom is probably derived from the medieval saints' calendar which has persisted until modern times. It is imperative that a good newspaper duly report the times of sunrise and sunset, and the name of the day. For example, April 30 is "Mariana", and when I lived in Sweden friends used to call or send cards or sweets on that day.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/Blurb Marriage Interfaith marriage remains one of the most complex and sensitive issues in Indonesia as the law of the land bars couples of different religions from getting married. Page 5
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fame
Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fame M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rock singer Ikang Fauzi said that before recording his first album in more than a decade, he decided he would follow in the footsteps of poodle-haired metal veteran Jon Bon Jovi by following the latest trends in music before distilling them into a new album.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005 Exhibitions * Indian Painting Exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 27-29 South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30 * Painting Arok Dedes Pramoedya: Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf at Gallery Lontar , Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until April 30 * Kris, The Passion of the Collector, Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said kav. S-3, South Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spirit
Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spirit Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Bandung It is early morning April 18, 1955. Thousands of Bandung residents are crowded along East Street (now Jl. Asia-Africa) anxious to get a glimpse of the men who in their lifetimes became monuments to Third World empowerment. A procession of men walk out of the Homann Hotel heading towards the Merdeka Building. The crowds cheer, while quietly guessing who is who. This was a time before television.
Sun, 24 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore PM first in Bandung
S'pore PM first in Bandung Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday afternoon became the first head of state to arrive in Bandung, West Java, ahead of Sunday's golden jubilee of the 1955 Bandung Conference. Loong arrived from Jakarta in a Fokker-50 jet. Most of the other leaders will arrive early Sunday morning by special Garuda Airways chartered flights.