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Opening Up: Singer Titi DJ is coming into her own as an

Opening Up: Singer Titi DJ is coming into her own as an
entertainer at an age when many other performers are content to
bid goodbye to the bright lights. So, what keeps the 35-year-old
"veteran" coming back for more? And what are the differences
between love and marriage with an American man compared to an
Indonesian?

Cafe Culture: Let's sip and talk. It's not all about the
coffee and croissant at local cafes. In fact, what's on the menu
is secondary for many cafe-goers. What are they looking for when
they head out and take a seat at one of the many cafes around
town? Also, what cafes make our "Best of" list?

Star Treatment: Today's rock stars expect more than a full
minibar and a few cold ones when they head into town. Those long
list of gimmes range from the cute (Christina Aguilera and her
Reese's Pieces) to the notorious (Jennifer Lopez's three-page
itemized faxes on what it takes to keep her happy during a video
shoot). Find out the quirky requests of soulful Irish band The
Corrs when they stopped over in Jakarta this week.

Malacca Moments: It was occupied at one time or another by the
Portuguese, Dutch and English, but Malacca today shows a richness
of culture borne from its violent past. Take a stroll along its
peaceful streets, pick up a treasured antique and dig into some
tasty Nyonya cuisine.

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