Iwan Tirta: Batik takes a stretch with LycraMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Five models clad in a variety of flight attendant uniforms
strode onto the catwalk to signal the opening of Iwan Tirta's
latest fashion show. More ...
Fallen heroes remembered on 10th anniversary of deaths The country was saddened in mid-April 1992 by the loss of two
of its best mountain climbers, Norman Edwin and Didiek Samsu
Wahyu Triachdi. National and international media devoted
extensive coverage to the deaths of the duo. More ...
Artists reinterpret ancient tea ritualCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta There has been much talk about culture and tradition, and the
debate on the pros and cons remains central despite these
uncertain times. More ...
VP argues for release of Agus by ManilaAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Philippine government
on Saturday to release Agus Dwikarna if his arrest was in
connection with a substantiated crime committed in Indonesia. More ...
Twin mourns brother killed in freak blastMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arfan Satria Palon was still asleep at about 7 a.m. on Saturday
when the phone rang.He had no inkling of the shocking news that was to forever
change his life and that of his family. More ...
Family planning board to retain some functionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak
The Jakarta Post
Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National
Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of
its main functions, with the others being delegated to local
administrations ... More ...
Early education still a luxury for most IndonesiansSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta Ridha turned five late last year and was bored with
kindergarten, so his parents devised ways to enroll him in a
neighborhood elementary school in Depok, despite being too young. More ...
Transitional stage for children to learn and growI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta The number of preschools in the country continues to increase
from day to day as more parents feel that such educational
facilities are important for the next stage of their children's
education. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 2002Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of
Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta
(Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30. More ...
'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early'Soeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There can be few issues as important to parents as the
education of their children. More ...
'70s casinos a world away from todayRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only the blue tiles on the row of three shabby buildings on
Jl. Kemenangan III in Glodok, West Jakarta, give a hint of their
past.While others may have forgotten what used to stand on the
spot, "Lao Tao" remembers. More ...
RPX offers a variety of integrated logistic services Many courier companies offer either expedited ground freight,
sea freight or air freight services but due to an increase in the
demand for the faster transportation and distribution of goods,
there is need for integrated, synergetic services. More ...
Everest conquerors come down to earthEdith Hartanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is it like to be at 8,848 meters on the summit of the
world's highest mountain?Battling to breathe in the thin air, dealing with the
possibility of snow blindness and temperatures that can suddenly
drop to minus ... More ...
Emirates continues to fly high despite travel downturn after Sept.11 tragedy Flying Emirates, dubbed one of the best airlines in the world, is
a pleasant adventure.The comfortable Boeing 777-300 was our ticket to exemplary
service during our business class flight from Jakarta to Dubai. More ...
TV Program: Sunday, April 28, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. More ...
On the recordArtist : David Benoit
Album : Fuzzy Logic (Universal Music Indonesia) When I heard about David Benoit, I remembered Charlie Brown
and the whole Peanuts gang. More ...
Gus Dur bio fails to give full storySusanto Pudjomartono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gus Dur: The Authorized Biography of Abdurrahman Wahid;
By Greg Barton; Equinox Publishing (Asia) Pte. Ltd.; Jakarta, 2002 Biographers know that they have their work cut out for them. More ...
Dubai: Discovering the delights of the dunesSoeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Dubai Arabian music jolted the tranquility of the dunes of Margham
where we and about 100 tourist, were relaxing and enjoying
dessert in traditional Arabian Bedu tents after having savored a
local dinner. More ...
HungryBy Teguh Winarsho AS Under the scorching sun, the man crawled, his face smeared with
blood.People continued to circle round him, holding stones and
wooden clubs. They looked at him with dagger-sharp eyes. A little
to the back, some women shuddered at the sight, huddling close
together. More ...
Stretch your body for greater flexibilityThe Jakarta Post
JakartaStretching is an essential part of playing sport as it can
prevent injury. Here are three simple stretching exercises from LifeSpa &
Fitness Center that you can do before and after exercise. More ...
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DHL Worldwide Express excels by continuously pushing the
boundaries Like any other giant companies, DHL Worldwide Express, one of
the world's leading air express service companies, can easily
cite facts and figures to prove its huge size, ubiquitous
presence and success story in ... More ...
Helping your children adopt to new situations Back to school time often means changes for children and
families: the first day of kindergarten or first grade; new
preschools or child care settings; new classrooms and new
teachers. More ...
On the Record Artist: Ipang; Album: Debut#1 (Prosound) In the 1990s, there was a good local rock band called Plastik.
The music resembled those early '90s alternative and grunge
groups, like Pearl Jam -- the timbre of Plastik's frontman's
voice, Ipang, even sounded like Vedder's. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 2002Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of
Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta
(Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30. More ...
Still Playing Shallow Hal (Comedy/Drama, 113 minutes). Starring Jack Black,
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander. Directed by Bobby Farrelly and
Peter Farrelly.Uplifting and often hilarious, but the Farrelly brothers'
outrageous humor may offend some viewers. More ...
ApprovedDHL Worldwide Express excels by continuously pushing the
boundaries Like any other giant company, DHL Worldwide Express, one of
the world's leading air express service companies, can easily
cite facts and figures to prove its huge size, ubiquitous
presence and success story in ... More ...
'I've enough in my career, now I want a family'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ulfa Dwiyanti possesses rare talent as a woman entertainer. More ...
Preschools are mushrooming in almost every big city in the
country although many educational experts and psychologists are
still divided over some issues related to their academic
programs. More ...
Now Showing Dragonfly (Drama/Thriller, 103 minutes). Starring Kevin
Costner, Susanna Thompson, Joe Morton, Kathy Bates. Directed by
Tom Shadyac.Costner plays a doctor who thinks he has lost his doctor wife
after she had an accident while on humanitarian duty in Chile. More ...
Hamzah calls for release of AgusAnnastashya Emmanuelle
The Jakarta Post
Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Philippine government
on Saturday to release Agus Dwikarna if his arrest was in
connection with a substantiated crime that he committed in
Indonesia. More ...
Put affirmative action in the affirmative No offense, but mention of the word "feminist" always kind of
scares me.It's just that every time I hear it, I imagine a group of
radical women who do not like to wear makeup and who could care
less about what they wear and who are always angry. More ...
Dubai Press Club a haven from the heat for media reps The Dubai Press Club, located on the 22nd floor of the Twin
Towers in downtown Dubai, looked quiet when we arrived. More ...
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