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Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 30, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 30, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia from the 16th century to the present, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 2.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Laundry services popular with college students
Laundry services popular with college studentsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Laundry services are perhaps most popular with those who have clothes or textile items made of silk, fur, or suede, as well as curtains.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
City stirs again as residents return
City stirs again as residents returnThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As government offices and private companies are set to resume work on Monday after the long Idul Fitri holiday, thousands of travelers returned to the capital on Saturday, marking the beginning of the influx which is expected to peak on...
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Police tighten security across Papua
Police tighten security across PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police in Papua are beefing up security across the province as independence activists prepare to celebrate a self-proclaimed independence day on Dec. 1.Papua Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Limp Bizkit bringing some hardcore sound to Bali
Limp Bizkit bringing some hardcore sound to BaliHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta After a bit of boogying last June with '70s disco star Gloria Gaynor and British reggae standout Maxi Priest, Bali will stutter and shout as American nu-metal band Limp Bizkit performs on Friday night.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Nusa Lembongan: A haven of tropical tranquility
Nusa Lembongan: A haven of tropical tranquilityChisato Hara, Contributor, Jakarta The breeze rises from the sea, skimming the waves and sweeping up the slope of the granite cliff, bringing with it the subtle scent of salt and seaweed to billow into the open-walled villa of Coconut Beach Resort.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
TV viewing tastes find unity in diversity
TV viewing tastes find unity in diversityBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If it's Palembang and Saturday night then it must be time to head for the couch, put your feet up and sit back for one of the variety shows featuring dangdut, the hybrid of Malay, Indian and Arab music.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Malaysia, Myanmar post good start at SEA Games soccer competition
Malaysia, Myanmar post good start at SEA Games soccer competitionAgence France-Presse Hanoi Malaysia crushed Cambodia 8-1 on Saturday in Ho Chi Minh City's Thong Nhat Stadium in the opening game of the 22nd Southeast Asian Games' soccer competition, while Myanmar defeated Singapore 2-0.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Atrium bombing suspect arrested in Aceh, police claim drug ties
Atrium bombing suspect arrested in Aceh, police claim drug tiesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Pidie Police announced on Saturday that they had arrested a man suspected of involvement in the bombing of a shopping plaza in Jakarta two years ago.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Limp Bizkit brings hardcore sound to Bali
Limp Bizkit brings hardcore sound to BaliHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a bit of boogying last June with '70s disco star Gloria Gaynor and British reggae standout Maxi Priest, Bali will stutter and shout as American nu-metal band Limp Bizkit performs on Friday night.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
More unrest flares in Poso
More unrest flares in Poso INDONESIA: Only a few days after a bomb explosion marred the Idul Fitri celebration on Wednesday, fresh violence erupted again in Poso, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday night.According to Antara, Hinson, 36, was killed in the incident while I Ketut Sutarna, 46, was in a...
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Police doubt arson killed six house occupants
Police doubt arson killed six house occupantsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police brushed aside the possibility of arson in a fire that killed a senior prosecutor and her relatives on Nov. 8, making it clear that the source of information on what had happened before the fire started was...
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Laundry business optimistic about future prospects
Laundry business optimistic about future prospectsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta As Indonesia has struggled through multifaceted crises and developed over the years in its efforts to embrace the modern global era, Indonesians living in major cities have also embraced a more cosmopolitan lifestyle,...
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Putu Oka finds no life without hope
Putu Oka finds no life without hopeChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There are three things associated with Putu Oka Sukanta's name -- literature, traditional health treatment and commitment to human rights -- but none stands out over the others.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
More giving alternative treatments a try
More giving alternative treatments a try Extensive media coverage and sometimes exaggerated claims by practitioners can create high expectations among people eager to improve their health or looks. The Jakarta Post spoke to people who have had acupuncture; their experiences were mixed.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Fuel train derails, delay ensues
Fuel train derails, delay ensues INDONESIA: A train carrying fuel derailed in the Central Java regency of Tegal, some 200 meters east of Tegal station, on Saturday afternoon, as thousands of holiday travelers returned to Jakarta.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Cooking up something new in a modern kitchen
Cooking up something new in a modern kitchenMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's no longer enough to have a well-organized kitchen to accommodate basic functions for cooking and preparation of meals.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Cruise operators
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Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Gang of six kills PKB patron
Gang of six kills PKB patron INDONESIA: A local senior politician-cum-businessman from Lumajang regency was killed by unidentified persons very early on Friday morning, allegedly due to business rivalry.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Starting out anew, all over again
Starting out anew, all over again The world over people celebrate Idul Fitri, also known as Eid Al- Fitr, the day when, according to Islamic teachings, Muslims return to their state of purity.The celebration, marking the end of the fasting month Ramadhan, might be called differently across the...
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
All talked out: Who's got bragging rights
All talked out: Who's got bragging rights On the first evening of the Idul Fitri holiday, my nephews were busy counting how much money they made that day in gifts from their parents, relatives and neighbors."I have much more money than you," boasted my six-year-old nephew Muhammad.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Arab holiday TV specials bring lessons from the West
Arab holiday TV specials bring lessons from the WestSarah El Deeb, Associated Press, Cairo After more than 20 years in the United States, Auntie Nour returns to her family home in Cairo with a mission: to use her experiences abroad to help her family see others differently.
Sun, 30 Nov 2003
Now showing
Now showing Muhammad The Last Prophet (Animation/Religion, 90 minutes) Directed by Richard Rich.A failed attempt at making a Disney-like animated movie chronicling the life of Prophet Muhammad.Almost devoid of entertainment value and weighed down by a script which is downright preachy, it will only...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Displaced N. Malukans to receive special IDs
Displaced N. Malukans to receive special IDsM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku As the security situation has largely become more stable in North Maluku province, some 5,100 displaced North Malukans will be sent to their hometowns in early December, an official has said.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Roadside vendors
Roadside vendors This year's Idul Fitri festivities in Jakarta have been observed solemnly and peacefully. So say the police and other city officials.Indeed, most Jakartans would agree with the assessment, with one striking exception -- the roadside vendors and victims of forced demolition.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Chronic garbage mess in Mampang
Chronic garbage mess in MampangFrom Koran TempoCitizens of Mampang Prapatan, particularly Tegal Parang subdistrict, South Jakarta, have been complaining about poor garbage handling in the area, which has remained unsolved despite all the reports to relevant authorities.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Pelindo III to four sell subsidiaries next year
Pelindo III to four sell subsidiaries next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned seaport operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III) plans to sell three of its subsidiaries next year as part of efforts to raise cash to help finance the expansion of its ports, a senior...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
PBB scraps celebrities for election
PBB scraps celebrities for election JAKARTA: Unlike other parties, the Crescent Star Party (PBB) will not nominate celebrities as legislative candidates in the upcoming general election, its chairman says.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
13 parties may be unable to contest 2004 elections
13 parties may be unable to contest 2004 electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 13 political parties look destined to miss next year's elections as they have failed to meet the minimum requirement of having a board of executives in 21 provinces.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Japanese FM to visit Indonesia
Japanese FM to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Japanese foreign minister Yuriko Kawaguchi is slated to make a three-day official visit to Indonesia starting on Tuesday, the Japanese embassy said.It said that during his visit Kawaguchi would discuss with Indonesian government officials the...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
1. SUNGKEM 1x35
1. SUNGKEM 1x35 Sungkeman tradition continues in Yogya 2. PAWN 1x40 Private pawn shops help students raise cash 3. SIDE1 1x30 Police out in force during holidays 4. SIDE2 1x30 Sultan holds thanksgiving party
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
b]Correction:
b]Correction: In the article titled on Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales on this page, in Friday edition, we mistakenly refer to him as a cardinal in the heading. We apologized for this mistake. --Editor--
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Sungkeman tradition continues in Yogyakarta
Sungkeman tradition continues in YogyakartaTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Sungkeman ritual is still preserved in the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, Central Java, where the sultans are believed to be the heirs of the ancient Mataram kingdom.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Putu Oka finds no life without hope
Putu Oka finds no life without hopeFor Nov. 30Christina Schott Contributor JakartaThere are three things associated with Putu Oka Sukanta's name -- literature, traditional health treatment and commitment to human rights -- but none stands out over the others.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Robbers break into factory
Robbers break into factory JAKARTA: A group of robbers broke into PT Vinitex yarnfactory early on Friday and took away a computer, a photocopy machine, a printer and Rp 1 million (US$ 117.65) in cash.West Jakarta Police detective chief Comr.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Export, investment teams
Export, investment teams The business community reacted skeptically to the recent issuance of a presidential decree on the establishment of an Export and Investment Promotion Team, saying that this move would not significantly improve policy coordination -- nor would it expedite the decision-making...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Initiating security sector reform for Aceh
Initiating security sector reform for AcehAndi Widjajanto, Researcher, Center for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta Societies with experience of violence are faced with many diverse tasks.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 29, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 29, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Jakarta undermines support for Papua autonomy law
Jakarta undermines support for Papua autonomy lawNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, Rome Despite strong opposition from Papua, the government of Indonesia installed Brig. Gen. (ret) Abraham O. Ataruri as acting governor of West Irian Jaya, on Nov. 14.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 29, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 29, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
RI athletes off to Vietnam for SEA Games
RI athletes off to Vietnam for SEA GamesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first batch of the Indonesian team for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games left for Hanoi, Vietnam, on a chartered Garuda flight on Friday.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Houses burgled during holiday
Houses burgled during holiday BOGOR: Robbers broke into two houses and a boarding house for students of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture in Bogor City. The houses were left empty as both owners and students had returned to their hometowns to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday, which fell on Nov.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Pickpockets in Pasar Senen
Pickpockets in Pasar Senen From Media Indonesia I was shopping among a crowd somewhere in Pasar Senen on Oct. 27 when a pickpocket cut open the bag I was carrying on my back and took my purse, mobile phone and my favorite bracelet.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Community health
Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Bribery cases divulged in the run up to 2004 poll
Bribery cases divulged in the run up to 2004 pollOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung A number of political party representatives as well as election commission members have revealed the acceptance of bribes by the regional and municipal election commissions.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Mahathir appointed Petronas advisor
Mahathir appointed Petronas advisor KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been appointed advisor to national oil firm Petronas, a report said Friday."(Mahathir) has agreed to be a Petronas advisor for quite some time," Petronas chairman Azizan Zainul Abidin was quoted...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Seasonal housemaids reap benefit of the holidays
Seasonal housemaids reap benefit of the holidaysP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friday was a day of never-ending phone calls for Ruminah, 33, who has run her domestic help agency for 14 years. She said the demand for temporary or permanent housemaids has reached almost one thousand as many...
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Garbage dump in Bekasi
Garbage dump in BekasiFrom Warta Kota As a Bekasi resident, I will really thank God if the Jakarta provincial administration no longer renews its contract to use Bantar Gebang as a garbage dump site for Jakarta.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Fire razes 16 market stalls
Fire razes 16 market stalls BOGOR: At least 16 stalls in Gobang traditional market in Rumpin district, Bogor regency, caught fire at around 10:30 p.m, on Thursday and were burned to the ground.No fatalities were reported but material losses were estimated at Rp 250 million (US$29,411.77).
Sat, 29 Nov 2003
A face-lift for Jakarta
A face-lift for JakartaFrom Warta KotaThe renovated image of Arjuna Wijaya enhances the beauty of Jakarta. The Parkir Timur Senayan and National Monument (Monas) squares, now being replanted, will hopefully also make Jakarta greener.