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Searching for all articles published on 2003-09-07 ...

32 articles.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Crying out for a drop of rain

Crying out for a drop of rain Reality bites: Each year our people endure a schizophrenic existence of weathering floods, only to be followed by severe drought. It's an ordeal for residents of drought-hit areas, waiting and praying for rain to fall on their parched land.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Police wait for order to freeze JI accounts

Police wait for order to freeze JI accountsMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Syaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The National Police is waiting for an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the financial assets of Indonesian nationals included on the list of 10 alleged ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Rolling out the red carpet for a new library network

Rolling out the red carpet for a new library networkIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, Jakarta A search for a good public library in Jakarta will be in vain.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Clubs bring lovers of the written word together

Clubs bring lovers of the written word togetherHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A muggy Tuesday night in the third week of August was time once again for the book club bacabaca (from the Indonesian for reading) to hold another meeting.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Apartment living offers better social life

Apartment living offers better social lifeDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta There are many reasons why people prefer to live in houses rather than apartments. Besides apartments generally being more expensive, people fear losing the friendly environment of a traditional residential area.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Read on - Jassin center offers literary treasure trove

Read on - Jassin center offers literary treasure troveLie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta A pack of junior high school students swarmed into the narrow reading hall.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Car crashes kill eight in C. Java

Car crashes kill eight in C. Java SEMARANG: Two families were killed in separate traffic accidents along Central Java's northern coast early Saturday morning.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Sights and sounds to soothe the senses

Sights and sounds to soothe the sensesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transforming an austere house into a pleasant, inviting home with a strong "green" element is a challenge of time and creativity.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Govt talks about Aceh economy

Govt talks about Aceh economy Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, AcehThe government along with the military met with a select group of concerned people in Aceh on Saturday to hold discussions on economic recovery in the province, in the event that the economy- hindering armed conflict comes ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Bookshops to browse through

Bookshops to browse through Time was when it was mighty hard (and mighty expensive) to lay your hands on a foreign book in Jakarta. Even today, our hunt for imported books may be limited to the big names like QB and Kinokuniya, besides the local chains Gramedia and Gunung Agung.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Govt discusses Aceh recovery

Govt discusses Aceh recoveryNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The government along with the military met with a select group of concerned people in Aceh on Saturday to hold discussions on economic recovery in the province, in the event that the economy- hindering armed conflict ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Wrong Turn (Horror/Thriller, 84 minutes) Starring Desmond Harrington, Eliza Dushku, Jeremy Sisto, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kevin Zegers. Directed by Rob Schmidt.During a road trip in a wooded area of West Virginia, a man takes a wrong turn.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Sunday/Page -5/

Sunday/Page -5/Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for short-term visitors Rudijanto Contributor The Jakarta Post Equipped with semi-hotel and sometimes full-hotel services and amenities, serviced apartments remain the favorite choice for those seeking cozy living environment during their ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Teen magazines: Getting a dumbing down for the times

Teen magazines: Getting a dumbing down for the timesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pick up two or three glossy teen magazines from a newsstand, and start browsing. Before long, you will be surprised by the striking similarities between them.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Police geared to freeze up JI bank accounts

Police geared to freeze up JI bank accountsThe Jakarta Post Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Syaiful Amin Jakarta/YogyakartaThe National Police is waiting for an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the financial assets of Indonesian nationals included on the list of 20 alleged members ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Chusin delves deeper into body of work

Chusin delves deeper into body of workDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com Chusin Setiadikara likes to shock people. When the 53-year-old artist from Bandung starts a new painting he looks for something different that will challenge and disturb the viewer.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Taxi drivers protest at airport strands hundreds

Taxi drivers protest at airport strands hundredsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Thousands of domestic and international passengers were stranded for five hours on Saturday in Terminals I and II at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport when taxi drivers held a protest.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing 2 Fast 2 Furious (Action/Thriller, 107 minutes) Starring Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris. Directed by John Singleton.Higher speed and lower brain factor highlight this lethargic sequel to the hip and fun hit. Nothing nearly as furious as its predecessor.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Menswear: Let's hear it for the boys

Menswear: Let's hear it for the boysMuara Bagja, Contributor, Jakarta It is a woman's world when it comes to Indonesian fashion.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Setting up a book club

Setting up a book club You have finished reading the latest in the Harry Potter series and feel like sharing your deep insights with others. Or you have a book that no one here seems to be familiar with, but you are just screaming to get the word out that it's a must-read.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/'Sastrawangi': RI's 'chick lit' or literature lite?

'Sastrawangi': RI's 'chick lit' or literature lite?Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta In the last five years a not so quiet revolution took place on the local literary scene.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Apartment giants aggressively expand into Thailand, China

Apartment giants aggressively expand into Thailand, China The world's major serviced apartment operators have aggressively expanded their services in relatively untapped markets in the Asia-Pacific region such as Thailand and China.Oakwood Worldwide, the U.S.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Car crashes kill eight in C. Java

Car crashes kill eight in C. Java SEMARANG: Two families were killed in separate traffic accidents along Central Java's northern coast early Saturday morning.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/A luxurious tipplein a wooden atmosphere at the Oak Room

A luxurious tipplein a wooden atmosphere at the Oak RoomBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Before we get into the nitty-gritty of this week's bacchanalian dissection -- the first for quite some time -- I'd first like to offer my sincere condolences to the relatives of all those who perished in the ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Bali mourns 'Kecak' maestro

Bali mourns 'Kecak' maestroI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Bedulu, Bali The energetic dancer, Wayan Limbak, passed away on Friday night at the age of 106.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/D'On Fan-I's explores the body's inner landscapes

D'On Fan-I's explores the body's inner landscapes In the world of art, the female body is nothing new. Throughout the ages it has been among the most dearly loved objects of study, be it in painting or sculpture. Most images dealt with the outward appearance, captured by the male gaze.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Astari Rasjid: Modern metaphors for ancient issues

Astari Rasjid: Modern metaphors for ancient issuesCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Many of Astari Rasjid's previous works were stirring revelations of gender situations in the Javanese traditional life of the upper classes, done with a trenchant albeit refined critique.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/The comedy of errors of life in Jakarta

The comedy of errors of life in Jakarta Longtime Jakarta residents have learned to laugh at life.They have to: It's a case of making a joke about the assorted irregularities that are so commonplace in this teeming capital, or else they end up crying at the state of things.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for visitors

Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for visitorsRudijanto, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Equipped with semi-hotel and sometimes full-hotel services and amenities, serviced apartments remain the favorite choice for those seeking cozy living environment during their brief stay in Jakarta.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 7, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, September 7, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Suara-Suara di Ruang Gelap by Gotot Prakosa, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Sept. 9. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/On the record

On the record Artist: N.E.R.D.; Album: In Search Of.. (EMI Music)For some time now we've come close to believing that hip-hop is all about Puff Daddy sampling everyone's songs, Beyonce and virtually all female singers baring their skin, programmed beats and testosterone-charged lyrics.

Sun, 07 Sep 2003

JP/Tenants get extra protection following Marriott incident

Tenants get extra protection following Marriott incidentSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High-rise apartments and townhouses are beefing up their security systems to protect tenants from threats of danger in the wake of the recent bombing of JW Marriott hotel.