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Searching for all articles published on 2003-05-18 ...

28 articles.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Thought of radiotherapy depresses cancer patients

Thought of radiotherapy depresses cancer patientsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I was scared and shocked when my doctor told me I had cancer. Then he mentioned radiotherapy to treat the disease. It was really depressing," said Narto, who has nasopharynx cancer.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress The Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) will host the 41st annual congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, which will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Journalists in Army fatigues

Journalists in Army fatigues By the time the soldiers banged our truck with their wooden canes, shouting, "EVERYONE OUT, OUT, OUT, OUT!", I was already beginning to ask myself, "What the hell am I doing here?"Entering the military training camp of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) may ...

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Police release GAM leaders as Tokyo meeting starts

Police release GAM leaders as Tokyo meeting startsAgencies, Jakarta As the meeting commenced in the Japanese capital of Tokyo to help salvage the shaky peace in Aceh, police released on Saturday night the five negotiators of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/PIB opposes war in Aceh, urges talks

PIB opposes war in Aceh, urges talksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The New Indonesia Party (PIB) broke rank from mainstream political parties when they criticized the government's plan to launch a military crackdown against separatist rebels in Aceh.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/RI issues last warning despite Tokyo talks

RI issues last warning despite Tokyo talksAgencies, Tokyo/Jakarta Last-ditch peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) got underway in Tokyo on Saturday as Jakarta issued its final warning for the rebels to renounce their independence aspirations and accept the special autonomy status.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/I have to feel good when singing: Brightman

I have to feel good when singing: BrightmanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman lies writhing on the floor in a provocative outfit as vibrant music with strong influences from the Middle East plays in the background.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Sunday, May 18, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, May 18, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:00 Children's Program: Media Kids11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/JP/14/RUSSIA

JP/14/RUSSIARussian visa rules dampen hopes of tourist boom in KaliningradStefan Voss Deutsche Presse-Agentur Svetlogorsk, RussiaEkkehard Weber traveled to Kaliningrad with great curiosity and low expectations.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Political parties instrumental for democracy: Ichlasul

Political parties instrumental for democracy: Ichlasul Political observer Ichlasul Amal of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) was one of the country's prominent figures during the reform movement in 1998 while he was still rector of the oldest university in the country.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/On the Shelves

On the Shelves Bagaimana Perkawinan Bertahan dari Perselingkuhan (How a marriage survive from infidelity); By Charlotte Latvala, et. al.; Pinkbooks, March 2003; 103ppMany surveys have been conducted in the past few years on Indonesians' lifestyles and one of the results is quite shocking.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/The Only Synagogue in Indonesia

The Only Synagogue in IndonesiaWahyuni Kamah Contributor SurabayaThe white Dutch-style building's architecture is simple and classical. Except for the mezuzah at its entrance and two Star of David carvings on the teakwood door, nobody would know that it is a synagogue.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Hayaping

HayapingKorrie Layun Rampan I would never have reached Hayaping, had it not been due to Ogay's encouragement. I heard the name from my friend, a Reformasi tabloid journalist, but I wouldn't have been able to get there on my own.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Loneliness and the special fascination of the Bostwana outback

Loneliness and the special fascination of the Bostwana outback Andrea Loebbecke Deutsche Presse-Agentur Kasane, Botswana The jeep fights its way meter for meter through the sand. It is around midday and the sun burns pitilessly into the savanna.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Investment rises despite low demand

Investment rises despite low demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fall in overall business as a result of the downturn in the global economy has also affected courier and cargo businesses in Indonesia.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Aceh: The people in waiting

Aceh: The people in waitingA massive military operation is looming in Aceh after the collapse of a truce between the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Poor sanitation forces Aceh refugees to return home

Poor sanitation forces Aceh refugees to return homeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Poor sanitation and health services have forced thousands of Acehnese refugees to return home, in spite of uncertain security conditions.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Pekanbaru's durian draws tourists

Pekanbaru's durian draws touristsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau For some people, durian is an absolute favorite, but many people hate it due to its overpowering aroma.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: Simply Red; Album: Home (Universal Music)As most musicians' careers span over a decade, many bands often slow the tempo down a bit and come up with more laid back and simple tunes.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Keeping commerce in motion

Keeping commerce in motion The courier and air cargo industry, with their massive networks around the world, has substantially affected global and domestic economies.The services provided by air express and air cargo companies have become an important engine of economic growth for most countries.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Fashion students celebrate women's liberation

Fashion students celebrate women's liberation Talent in the fashion scene here is actually abundant. One small example is the small boutiques dotted across the big cities, where young fashion designers showcase their designs.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Remembrance May: Not to be forgotten

Remembrance May: Not to be forgottenThe 1998 May riots was not the blackest period in Indonesia's long road to become the nation it is today, but the destruction, killings, violence, rape and general mayhem of the time scarred the hearts of all Indonesians.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Air cargo will continue to lead the world: Boeing

Air cargo will continue to lead the world: Boeing Prospects for the world's air cargo industry remain promising despite a decline in business due to the lingering effects of the world's economic slowdown, which began in late 2000.An optimistic forecast about the air cargo industry has come from U.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/UGM students try `lesung' in percussion show

UGM students try `lesung' in percussion showLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta Most young people, particularly those living in big cities, have never seen a lesung (wooden mortar for pounding rice).

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/People express dissapointment,

People express dissapointment,The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years have passed since the reform movement was first demanded by students from various universities in the capital and other major cities in the country.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level

Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level Diagnosed with diabetes in 1985 when he was about to have kidney surgery, jazz guitarist Mus Mujiono still enjoys his life today. He can even continue his music career.In fact, diabetes is not a new issue in his family.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Glucose-level test helps diabetics to live without limits

Glucose-level test helps diabetics to live without limitsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suffering from diabetes does not have to mean the end of the world. These days, diabetics can live without having any limits, just like other healthy people.

Sun, 18 May 2003

JP/Reconciliation needed to curb new clashes

Reconciliation needed to curb new clashes Five years ago, the bloody May riots erupted nationwide and claimed almost 1,200 fatalities following the shootings of four Trisakti University students at their campus in West Jakarta.