Rising cleric

Rising cleric

Unlike other senior preachers, who resort too much to verses
from the Koran, Abdullah Gymnastiar relies more on reflections
from daily life and down-to-earth preaching to greet his
followers. The Bandung-based preacher is also owner of the well-
known Daarut Tauhiid boarding school.

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Dior season

The latest batch from Paris-based couture house Christian
Dior, the 2002/2003 fall/winter collection, has arrived here. An
array of ready-to-wear clothing accentuated by funky folklore,
Russian romance and new vintage, and new collections of shoes and
bags greet local customers.

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