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42 articles.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Lampung lights

Lampung lights * Start early for each trip as the buses wait to be filled up before departing. All spots can be reached by minibus. * Bring some food and water because some places don't have anything at all on offer. * Remember your sunblock, as local stores do not have it in stock.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Singer Anggun stays real and moves on

Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaLast week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun. My admiration has grown with each meeting.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiency

Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiencyImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Lido, Bogor It was not about how vigorously you could rev up your car's engine to exceed the speed limit and reach the finish line ahead of the rest.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/The Candidate

The CandidateHeny Setyowati His new political party made Ahmapo a celebrity, with regular TV appearances and his profile in newspapers and magazines.Ahmapo was originally a nickname used to tease him. I had first called him by that name, and then all our friends followed suit.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/What's in a name of the capital's streets

What's in a name of the capital's streetsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We pass along them every day, but in our haste to get from A to B we rarely give a thought to the stories behind the city's streets and communities.A glaring case in point is Jl.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Life on the rails

Life on the rails A stone's throw from the "city within a city" that is the thriving, ever expanding retail complex of Mangga Dua, North Jakarta, lies another, not so pretty face of the the capital.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately? The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end.Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings

Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings------------------------------------------- Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival By Nirwan Idrus Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003 Paperback, 99 pp In ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Malaysian arrested for drugs

Malaysian arrested for drugs INDONESIA: A Malaysian was arrested by security officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, on Saturday, for allegedly carrying 19,945 ecstasy pills in his bag.The Malaysian was identified as Tan Chen Wen, 30.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failings

'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failingsDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival; By Nirwan Idrus; Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003; Paperback, 99 pp; In EnglishBefore you read this book, you need to ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Parchment craft: A delicate, painstaking labor of love

Parchment craft: A delicate, painstaking labor of loveSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Extraordinary will probably be the thought that crosses your mind when you see a piece of parchment craft for the first time.It's impossible not to be awed by this exquisite and beautiful work of art.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Mexican milestones

Mexican milestones For a true philatelist, a simple stamp tells many stories. For a country, its stamps are a continuous log of its history.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAM

Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Takengon, Aceh Marsito Mertoredja, a 69-year-old retired civil servant, should have been enjoying his pension and playing with his grandchildren.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end. Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 22 Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Singer Anggun stays real and moves on

Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun.My admiration has grown with each meeting.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and present

Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and presentIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, Jakarta It's nice to take a trip back in time from our Jakarta to the Batavia of yesteryear.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religion

Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religionJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta In a modest editing room, Deddy Mizwar sang along to a rock song featured in the closing credits of his big-screen directorial debut.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilates

It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilatesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was once considered the best kept secret among ballerinas and dancers in maintaining their toned, slim figures.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Divided Jakarta shares woes with all

Divided Jakarta shares woes with allEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Debby Sahertian is living the good life. The entertainer has a home in Puri Cinere, an upmarket residential area in South Jakarta that boasts all the conveniences that money can buy.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Paulo Gorjao

Paulo Gorjao Lecturer Lusiada University Portugal It is obvious that Indonesia (together with Australia) will be the two countries that constitute the most important of East Timorese bilateral relations in the long term.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Increase in beginners means good business for golf shops

Increase in beginners means good business for golf shopsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing popularity of golf in Indonesia has brought a positive impact on sales of golf equipment, such as clubs, bags, golf attire and other accessories, in the country.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Jakarta's `sahibul hikayat' a tale rarely told today

Jakarta's `sahibul hikayat' a tale rarely told todayEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahmad Sopiyan Zahid is the last of his breed, the final exponent of the story-telling tradition of Jakarta's native community.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Dating back to the slave trade

Dating back to the slave trade Capoeira is thought to have originated in Africa and was brought to Brazil from Angola by the first group of Africans captured to supply the thriving slave trade of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Golf, business and politics go hand in hand

Golf, business and politics go hand in handRon Pate, Contributor, Jakarta Golf is a game that is popular around the world. And Indonesia is no exception.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/'Capoeira' history

'Capoeira' historyCapoeira is thought to have originated in Africa and was brought to Brazil from Angola by the first group of Africans captured to supply the thriving slave trade of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/On the Shelves

On the Shelves Setahun Bersama Gus Dur Kenangan Menjadi Menteri di Saat Sulit (A Year With Gus Dur -- Reminiscences of a Minister during Hard Times); By Moh Mahfud MD, with a foreword by Abdurrahman Wahid; Published by LP3S; April 2003; xx + 322 pages (Indonesian language)Mahfud MD was surprised ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?

What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today? Jakarta turns 476 today, growing much too fast for some who cannot keep up with its pace and too slowly for those intent on hurtling along in the fast lane.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Be on time or you will have a big problem!

Be on time or you will have a big problem!Avie K. Utoma, Contributor, Jakarta All sports including golf have their own rules. For instance, missing your starting time, or tee time in the lexicon of golf, will cause you a big problem, no matter who you are.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Bruce Almighty (Comedy/Romance, 94 minutes) Starring Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Phillip Baker Hall. Directed by Tom Shadyac.God passes over the management of the world to TV newsman Bruce, challenging him to do better.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Patience, steady foot on the gas key to fuel efficiency

Patience, steady foot on the gas key to fuel efficiencyImanuddin The Jakarta Post Lido, SukabumiIt was not about how vigorously you could rev up your car's engine to exceed the speed limit and reach the finish line ahead of the rest.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: Metallica; Album: St. Anger (Universal Music)O, Linkin Park? For your information, this is the real angst- filled rock 'n' roll: Metallica. A powerful, throttling rock that is just explosive.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Kalianda: Sun, sea, sand and a mountain to yourself

Kalianda: Sun, sea, sand and a mountain to yourselfJohn Badalu, Contributor, Kalianda, Lampung When thoughts turn to an escape from Jakarta, it's usually to places eastwards, such as Bali -- the first choice -- Yogyakarta or Bandung, even though this means braving lengthy traffic jams or long ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/City parties the night away to celebrate anniversary

City parties the night away to celebrate anniversaryArya Abhiseka and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of thousands of Jakarta youngsters flocked to stages in the capital's five municipalities on Saturday to celebrate the city's 476th anniversary, which occurs on Sunday.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/JP/7/satya

JP/7/satyaStronger role in defense sought in white paper Satya Arinanto Lecturer Faculty of Law University of Indonesia In a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) last month, the Ministry of Defense's role was questioned by legislators from Commission I.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Personal reminiscences of a Jakarta long gone

Personal reminiscences of a Jakarta long gone Iwan Tirta has been a witness to the changing fortunes of Jakarta. Save for periods of study at Yale University in the U.S. and a stint at the United Nations in New York, the 68-year-old batik designer has lived his entire life in the city.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Kiamat Sudah Dekat (Doomsday is Near) (Comedy/Romance, 107 minutes) Starring Deddy Mizwar, Andre Stinky, Dwiki Reza. Directed by Deddy Mizwar.Good-natured, often hilarious local romantic comedy about a rock drummer who falls for a religious young woman.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?

What is the greatest problem affecting Jakarta today?Jakarta turns 476 today, growing much too fast for some who cannot keep up with its pace and too slowly for those intent on keeping in the fast lane.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Nolan takes her art one day at a time for a year in her life

Nolan takes her art one day at a time for a year in her lifeMegan James, Contributor, Jakarta When she first started experimenting with art in the early 1990s, Canadian Deborah J. Nolan would slip her works into drawers or cupboards to hide them from her flatmates in Vancouver.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Betawi cuisine, a culinary journey through history

Betawi cuisine, a culinary journey through historyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital's rich and diverse history can be traced not only in a tour of its museums, but also in its kitchens.Unfortunately, many traditional Betawi, or native Jakarta, dishes are slowly dying out.

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/Taking the war in stride as an embedded journalist

Taking the war in stride as an embedded journalistTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Embedded journalists, what are they really good for? Can they be expected to be objective when their life is dependent on the very same people they are reporting about?Some cynics, including other ...

Sun, 22 Jun 2003

JP/The new new thing in economics

The new new thing in economicsJ. Bradford DeLong Professor of Economics University of California Berkeley Project Syndicate The Great Depression brought John Maynard Keynes to the forefront of economic thought.