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39 articles.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to Starbucks

Mitra Adiperkasa offers everything, from Zara to StarbucksSusanna 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Protesters persist with rallies despite police ban

Protesters persist with rallies despite police banAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo groups of protesters went ahead with their rallies in two separate locations in Jakarta on Saturday despite stiff security measures.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/They could have been best friends

They could have been best friendsAdeline 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/This is the end of reality and I'm still feeling fine

This is the end of reality and I'm still feeling fine Eight years before the dawn of the new millennium, an American rightist thinker wrote a book titled The End of History and the Last Man, prophetizing that capitalism and democracy would triumph after the fall of communism.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperity

'80s rock star refuses to be content with prosperityM. 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/What Asian, African leaders say about UN reform

What Asian, African leaders say about UN reformOne 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/South African food at JW Marriott Jakarta

South African food at JW Marriott JakartaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Flying high in Jakarta

Flying high in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNotions 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Myanmar shows defiance

Myanmar shows defianceThe 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/'Star' beams down Idol Night

'Star' beams down Idol NightStarWorld 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing world

Non-aligned spirit searching for relevance in changing worldThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take off

VIP airlift to Bandung ready to take offMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt is probably Garuda Airways' most prestigious airlift.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Hip-hop hooligan Ja Rule comes to town

Hip-hop hooligan Ja Rule comes to townM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If only Jakarta had a public obscenity law, hip-hop hooligan Ja Rule would have been busted for sure during his Thursday night concert in the Manhattan nightclub at Borobudur Hotel, Central Jakarta.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/An autistic child writes an autobiography

An autistic child writes an autobiographyThe 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Gianyar regency stepping out in style

Gianyar regency stepping out in styleDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Canberra Friends visiting eastern Bali have often asked me if Klungkung is really the cultural and historical center of the island.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/More about Pramoedya Ananta Toer

More about Pramoedya Ananta ToerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pramoedya Ananta Toer had just finished tidying up his garden when he greeted me on Thursday, April 7, 2005.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Traffic cancels antiterrorist drill

Traffic cancels antiterrorist drillPolice 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist : The Bravery Album : The Bravery (Universal Music) After the retro-sounding Strokes and Interpol, the Bravery is another New York band that has been hyped as a band to watch for 2005.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquility

Bali resorts offer luxury and tranquilityRita 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/'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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Koizumi speech cut short

Koizumi speech cut shortComing 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

JP/Hu makes a difference

Hu makes a difference Unlike other world leaders who spoke before the Asian-African Summit here on Friday, Chinese President Hu Jintao preferred not to strictly follow diplomatic practice when addressing his audience.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Bandung's celebrated sites relive history

Bandung's celebrated sites relive historyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAsian 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Marriage outside the five religions illegal in Indonesia

Marriage outside the five religions illegal in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religion can be a touchy subject for couples, particularly for those of different faiths.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in Sydney

Le Mayeur's painting to be sold in SydneyTim Goodman, Contributor, Sydney Le Mayeur found two sources of inspiration as an artist: the Balinese landscape and Ni, a graceful dancer who became his wifeAdrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres, one of the most highly regarded painters of the Southeast Asia ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issue

Interfaith marriage remains sensitive issueThe 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperation

Asian, African summit agrees on fields of cooperationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roof

Mal Kelapa Gading: Fashion, food & entertainment under one roofSusanna 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Be good on promises, Annan says

Be good on promises, Annan saysAdianto P. Simamora and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVisiting 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/China sets tough conditions for Japan

China sets tough conditions for JapanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, April 24, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanick8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant9:00 Children Drama10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/JP/1/Blurb

JP/1/BlurbMarriage 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist : Lifehouse Album : Lifehouse (Universal Music) It's a remarkable feat that a band as obscure as Lifehouse, whose greatest achievement was a modest hit Hanging by A Moment, can last this long and even release another album.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fame

Ikang's new CD gives no clue to his past fameM. 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 ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 24, 2005Exhibitions* 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.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spirit

Bandung struggles to rekindle 1955 spiritMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt is early morning April 18, 1955. Thousands of Bandung residents are crowded along East Street (now Jl.

Sun, 24 Apr 2005

JP/S'pore PM first in Bandung

S'pore PM first in BandungSingapore 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.