A tranquil and plush life at Da Vinci PenthouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Have you ever wanted to live in the heart of the city but
hesitated, imagining nothing but dingy little apartments on
offer. More ...
Kalila wins opening game in IBL series fourMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After losing twice in earlier games, Kalila of Jakarta won 70-
61 over Angsapura Sania of Medan in the opening game of the
Indonesian Basketball League's fourth series at Merpati Sports
Hall here on Saturday. More ...
LaSalle graduation shows off proficiency -- and some skinKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The audience broke into spontaneous applause when 25 models
began assembling onstage for the finale of the Neo Premiere
Graduation Show on April 1 at Balai Sarbini, Central Jakarta. More ...
Some Nias children back at school, others not Pain and sorrow always follow in the wake of a disaster. In
many cases, children suffer the most. More ...
Credit card: A wealth hazard in this weak economic situation?Indah Suksmaningsih, Jakarta A credit card customer in Jakarta recently lodged a complaint
with the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) that a private
bank had been automatically charging his account a monthly fee of
Rp 15,000 (some ... More ...
Billiards enthusiasts get a league of their ownLeo Landep, Contributor, Jakarta, leolandep@yahoo.com An amateur in status but a perfectionist all the same, his
stance, stroke -- in fact, every single movement -- are no
different from those of a professional billiard player. More ...
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servantMuninggar Sri Saraswati
The Jakarta Post/JakartaUniversity of Indonesia's top criminologist Mulyana W. Kusumah
has ironically been arrested for reportedly trying to bribe a
civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129). More ...
SMS via Asia Votes for Idol prizesAs American Idol 4 progresses in its elimination rounds with
eight remaining contestants, Star World continues to cover the
countdown for regional viewers every step of the way, tears, hugs
and individual triumphs in tow. More ...
Paras reaches out to change fate of poorKurniawan Hari
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Once home to an abundant water source, several villages on the
slopes of Mt. Merbabu and Mt. Merapi in Central Java are now
suffering a water shortage that gets worse during the dry season. More ...
On the RecordArtist : A Girl Called Eddy (Anti)
Album : A Girl Called Eddy
The Sheffield-based quintet A Girl Named Eddy is a vehicle that
allows vocalist Erin Moran to showcase her ability to compose
sensitive tunes that blend a wide array of musical genres, from
jazz and oldies to British ... More ...
In search for Indonesian architectureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is there such a thing as a regional Indonesian architectural
style? With the ethnic diversity in the country, it is
unsurprising that architects here have yet to make up their mind;
but the debate is proving ... More ...
On the RecordArtist : Moby
Album : Hotel (EMI Music)In his latest album, Richard Melville Hall, aka Moby, has
distanced himself even further from the electronic realm he is
most often identified with. More ...
KPU member arrested for briberyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former top criminologist at the University of Indonesia,
Mulyana W. Kusumah, has been arrested for allegedly trying to
bribe a civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129). More ...
Guidebook takes nature's way around paradise islandBruce Emond
The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Natural Guide to Bali
Edited by Anne Gouyon
Equinox Publishing
447 pp There is the inevitable risk that a guidebook is dated as soon
as it reaches bookstands. More ...
Different schools, different programsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "I have five balls. Three balls are lost. Now only two are
left," said a preschooler at Gandhi Memorial International School
(GMIS). More ...
Plastic money omits hassle, create nuisanceUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When credit cards first appeared, people eagerly applied for
them, delighted with the concept of a single card replacing bills
and coins. More ...
Aceh's beach community starts to restore mangrove forestNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh It's 5 p.m. on Ule Lheue Beach, but the sun is still bright,
shining on the bent backs of a group of men working."We're planting mangroves," said Ismail, 45, on Friday. More ...
Three die in Jakarta fire JAKARTA: A woman, Tamini, 65, and her two grandchildren, Dea,
four, and Retno, eight months, died in a fire on Jl. Utan Panjang
in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. More ...
KPU member arrested for attempting to bribe civil servantMuninggar Sri Saraswati
The Jakarta Post/JakartaA former top criminologist at the University of Indonesia,
Mulyana W. Kusumah, has been arrested for allegedly trying to
bribe a civil servant with Rp 150 million (about US$16,129). More ...
Susilo visits Santa Cruz Cemetry, gets warm greeting from localsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Dili, East Timor President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited on Saturday the
Santa Cruz Cemetery in Indonesia's former territory of East
Timor, indicating that both countries have agreed to close ... More ...
TV Program: Sunday, April 10, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m. More ...
Foundation or furniture?Brian Cox, Contributor, Jakarta My wife and I have four children; all are now adults. Twenty-
five years ago the time came for our eldest son to start school. More ...
JP/1/BlurbPop diva Singing sensation Siti Nurhaliza has taken London by storm with a
dazzling performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Radio stations
call her the Celine Dion of Malaysia. More ...
Learning to read: How soon is soon enough?Simon Marcus Gower, Education Consultant, Jakarta It is a consistent concern, if not in fact a worry, that
parents and educators alike will have - when should little
children be exposed to reading and so start to learn to read?
Some will say that "later ... More ...
Credit card users need protectionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe credit card industry has recorded strong growth over the past
several years. But the industry has apparently failed to provide
adequate protection for consumers. This week's Sunday Post
highlights this issue. More ...
'The Magician' dazzles fans and foes alikeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Efren Reyes may not have won the A Mild Billiard International
Bali Open, but that did little to damage his standing as one of
the world's biggest and most popular pool stars. More ...
Next stop is -- nowhere "I'm going to lose my job. I won't have any money," Eti, 24,
said nervously. She checked her watch every five minutes. The
clock was ticking. Ten minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 40
minutes ....It was 11:40 a.m. More ...
Bringing the door in harmony with the houseNirwono Joga, Contributor, Jakarta Few people realize that the right door can lend greater
attractiveness to a house, and not many are aware that doors can
also favorably affect the atmosphere of a house. More ...
Bintangs lose to Wombats at CibuburThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta he Singapore Wombats spoiled the 10th anniversary
celebrations of the Jakarta Bintangs Australian Rules Football
Club at Cibubur, East Jakarta, with a 48-point victory over the
Bintangs on Saturday. More ...
Swiss German University goes wirelessA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Situation normal in most universities across the country: The
students enter the lecture theaters with bags on their shoulders
full of books and papers. More ...
RI, KL warships collide in AmbalatTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian warship collided with a Malaysian navy ship it
was trying to drive away from the disputed oil-rich maritime area
off East Kalimantan, Navy Chief Adm. Slamet Soebijanto said. More ...
Helping children through stressful times "Doni" was a healthy toddler, but since beginning elementary
school he often suffers from a fever or headaches. It turns out
that he gets sick because he is stressed.Like adults, children also feel stress. More ...
Fuad, Soetrisno to compete for PAN leadershipSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangParticipants of the National Mandate Party's (PAN) congress
returned to the congress arena on Saturday with two out of the
seven candidates for party leader emerging as the main
contenders. More ...
Credit card holders angry, but helplessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wahyu, an employee with a foreign finance company, shared his
bitter experience with a credit card issued by a local private
bank. More ...
Tips on how to stay secure against credit card fraud?- Don't be rushed during transactions. Be aware of your
surroundings at all times. Take your time to decide. While there
may be time limits for special offers, high-pressure sales
tactics are often danger signs of fraud. More ...
Too much technology: Many computer buyers are confused by it allTobias Wiethoff, Deutsche Presse-Agentur/Hamburg Once upon a time, everything was simpler - more boring,
perhaps, but simpler. Telephones came in one flavor: with a cable
attached to the wall. More ...
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