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Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Talented fashion students strut their stuff
Talented fashion students strut their stuffElaine, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It takes more than a little bravery to go public with dreams of becoming a young fashion designer, putting your name on the line and having to accept the criticism of others.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Mataram residents flee after clash
Mataram residents flee after clashLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Some 250 people from Peresak hamlet took refuge to safer locations after a brawl in the hamlet between Peresak residents and rivals from neighboring Karang Genteng hamlet, early on Friday...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Wiranto shrugs off U.S. visa ban, calls it baseless
Wiranto shrugs off U.S. visa ban, calls it baselessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The United States State Department has reportedly put former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and five other generals on its visa watch list, but the presidential candidate branded the report as...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Family perishes in train accident
Family perishes in train accident INDONESIA: Four members of one family were killed after a train crashed into their car in the Central Java regency of Batang on Saturday.The four victims were Warsimin, 40, who was driving the Suzuki Escudo sedan when the accident occurred, his wife Gimaya, 34 and...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
The envelope please: Of 'angpao' and other identity markers
The envelope please: Of 'angpao' and other identity markers Some 20 years ago, we began to take our children to see the Lunar New Year celebration in Melbourne's Chinatown. They watched, awed and fascinated by the proximity of the Chinese dragon dancing to the almost mythical rhythm of the drum.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
JP;ABDUL;
JP;ABDUL; ANPAj..r.. Highlight-Indonesia-Russian Foreigner beaten up in discotheque JP/2/A03 Foreigner beaten up at Blok M disco INDONESIA: A Russian citizen, identified as Alex Salnikso, was severely beaten up and hospitalized early on Saturday by five unidentified Indonesian men at a discotheque...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
JP/9/BOOK
JP/9/BOOK--------------------------------- Minorities, Modernity and the emerging nation Christians in Indonesia, A Biographical Approach Gerry Van Klinken KITLV Press 2003 285 pp------------------- One of the unfortunate realities of history is that, as an infamous 1940s German leader said,...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
A refuge for rare creatures
A refuge for rare creaturesThe continung illegal trade in protected species and the proliferation of people keeping endangered animals as status symbol "pets" are decimating wild populations of many species.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
7 buses damaged but Jakartans still enjoy the free ride
7 buses damaged but Jakartans still enjoy the free rideUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three days after Thursday's big kick-off, seven buses of the TransJakarta Busway have already been damaged and are temporarily out of service, hampering full operational service to the public.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Batik: Spearheading a strategy to go international
Batik: Spearheading a strategy to go internationalSean Yoong Associated Press Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecked in batik blouses and sarongs, four teenage girls stride down a fashion show catwalk, seemingly straight out of a village in this Southeast Asian country.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Correction
CorrectionBiboki weavers: The Biboki weavers are from East Nusa Tenggara, not West Nusa Tenggara, as stated in the profile on this page in the Jan. 11 edition. We regret the error.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Problem solved in creating a home comfort zone
Problem solved in creating a home comfort zoneMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaCall it the day-after blues: The initial excitement of securing a piece of land of their own can quickly be overshdowed by a feeling of disheartenment for some prospective home owners.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
The rat in the year of the monkey
The rat in the year of the monkeyDewi Anggraeni Our next-door neighbors Quentin and Ania, are having a dinner party for six at their home, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year's Eve, to be precise.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Respecting people with HIV is good for society
Respecting people with HIV is good for societyDavid and Joyce Djaelani Gordon, Contributors, Jakarta Agitated fear, prejudice and misunderstandings fuel a wildfire of stigma and discrimination toward many who are living with HIV and AIDS today.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
AP;
AP; ANPAi..r.. Highlight-Australia-pedophilia Aussie held on child sex charges JP/2/A01 Aussie held on child sex charges AUSTRALIA: A former Australian diplomat currently in Indonesian custody on child sex charges is being investigated for possible links to a suspected pedophile ring on Bali...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
PBI ponders hiring foreign coach
PBI ponders hiring foreign coachThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to increase the competitiveness of Indonesian players, the national bowling association (PBI) is pondering a plan to recruit a foreign consultant and a coach, according to a release here on Saturday.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Problem solved to create a comfort zone
Problem solved to create a comfort zoneMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Call it the day-after blues: The initial excitement of securing a piece of land of their own can quickly be overshadowed by a feeling of disheartenment for some prospective home owners.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Special hotel rates, dining packages available for party lovers
Special hotel rates, dining packages available for party loversAgustina Wayansari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A festive atmosphere loaded with decorations dominated by red and gold color can now be experienced in almost all major hotels, malls and restaurants in Jakarta as people are gearing up to...
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Temples gear up to welcome 'Imlek'
Temples gear up to welcome 'Imlek'Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several vihara (Buddhist temples) around Glodok, West Jakarta, have been gearing up to welcome Imlek or the Chinese New Year that will fall on Jan. 22 this year.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Persikota wins 2-1 over rival Persita
Persikota wins 2-1 over rival PersitaMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Losing a point to Semen Padang earlier this week apparently did not break Persikota Tangerang's spirit as the "Benteng Lions" beat their "older brothers" Persita 2-1 in Saturday's cross-town rivalry in Tangerang.
Sun, 18 Jan 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 18, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 18, 2004Exhibitions* Installation, Painting, Drawing by Awan Simatupang and Okky Arfie Hutabarat, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until Jan. 31.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Panwaslu warns of fake diplomas from candidates
Panwaslu warns of fake diplomas from candidatesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) revealed on Friday its suspicion that thousands of legislative candidates had submitted fake diplomas to the General Elections Commission (KPU) among their...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Police to grill alleged polluters
Police to grill alleged polluters TANGERANG: The Jakarta Police will soon investigate five industrial firms for allegedly causing pollution, an official at the Tangerang regency administration said on Friday.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
'Sampek Engtay' goes to Yogya
'Sampek Engtay' goes to YogyaYOGYAKARTA: Prominent theater group Teater Koma is scheduled to perform Sampek Engtay, directed by N. Riantiarno, here on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at the Societet Building, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, as one of a number of events held to mark Chinese New Year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Two killed, 10 wounded in brawl near Mataram
Two killed, 10 wounded in brawl near MataramLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat Two people were killed and 10 others were seriously injured after a brawl between rival hamlets broke out in Pagutan subdistrict here on Friday early morning.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Why many presidential candidates are doomed to failure
Why many presidential candidates are doomed to failureOng Hock Chuan Partner PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi Jakarta The good news in the 2004 presidential elections is that many politicians have woken up to the fact that they have to be more savvy in managing their public image because Indonesia is,...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Shares end at new high on interest rate hopes
Shares end at new high on interest rate hopes Dow Jones Jakarta Shares ended at a record high on Friday on hopes for a further fall in interest rates, dealers said. Bank Indonesia notes fell to an all-time low of 8.06 percent from 8.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
[b]How to define a
How to define a rotten politician?From Media Indonesia Almost everyone in Indonesia now longs to see noble-minded politicians and leaders. Unfortunately, most politicians and leaders do not care much about the welfare of the people.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
PPATK, CIFOR team up in antimoney-laundering drive
PPATK, CIFOR team up in antimoney-laundering driveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A partnership was formed on Friday between the country's antimoney-laundering watchdog and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) to intensify the drive against the laundering of profits derived from illegal...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Kebon Jeruk station revamped
Kebon Jeruk station revamped JAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara presided over the inauguration of the new Kebon Jeruk subprecinct police station on Friday. The Rp 2 billion (US$235,000) construction was proposed and built by local businesspeople in the area, including...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
The impact of short-term thinking
The impact of short-term thinkingPatrick Guntensperger, Consultant, Jakarta Sanctimonious commentators on the causes of and remedies for poverty have been known to offer sage advice that includes, among other pearls of wisdom, the recommendation that the poor should buy their staples in bulk rather...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Free tow service at toll proposed
Free tow service at toll proposed JAKARTA: The government has proposed the provision of free tow service along the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, which would come into effect on Feb. 1, officials at road operator PT Jasa Marga said on Friday.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Govt to build jail for drug offenders
Govt to build jail for drug offenders MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra provincial administration will build a special detention center in Deli Serdang regency for drug addicts and drug related offenders, at a cost of Rp 2 billion (US$235,294).North Sumatra Governor T.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Unhappy New Year -- the dark side of discounts
Unhappy New Year -- the dark side of discountsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta tabita@cbn.net.id Most stores worldwide offers special prices for goods and services to celebrate holidays like Idul Fitri, Christmas, New Year or Lunar New Year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
TNI pooh-poohs East Timor war games fears
TNI pooh-poohs East Timor war games fearsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A senior Navy officer denied on Friday that a military exercise, held recently on Batek island that borders East Timor, was a display of military might aimed at instilling fear in the neighboring...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Governor 'shocked' by busway strike
Governor 'shocked' by busway strikeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four days after asking bus drivers to make the TransJakarta Busway project launch a perfect one, Governor Sutiyoso was shocked to discover 30 had gone on strike, demanding clarity in their employment contracts and extra...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Hyatt to offer 'Imlek' buffet
Hyatt to offer 'Imlek' buffetYOGYAKARTA: To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Jan. 22, the five-star Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel is preparing a special Chinese buffet dinner on Thursday evening at its Kemangi Bistro from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Komnas HAM to question 75 over Papua rights abuses
Komnas HAM to question 75 over Papua rights abusesNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has started investigating alleged gross abuses in the Papua province last year and in 2001 and plans to summon 75 local witnesses to give...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Ending the contracts of useless, corrupt politicians
Ending the contracts of useless, corrupt politicians Benny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer , Malang The Movement against Decadent Politicians (GAPB) is now becoming more widespread. Its activities are found not only in Jakarta and other major cities but also in remote areas across the country.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 17, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 17, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 213:30 News4:00 Film6:00 TV Drama7:00 News8:00 Film9:00 News: Dunia...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
PSSI dreams of march to Asian Cup quarterfinals
PSSI dreams of march to Asian Cup quarterfinalsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing the prospect of a potentially tricky competition, national coach Ivan Venkov Kolev said the Indonesian soccer team would do its best to make its way through the group stage at the next Asian Cup.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
From Koran Tempo
From Koran TempoThe recent exchange of fire between the Central Jakarta police and a joint team of the National Police and city police at Hotel Millennium, Jakarta, which wounded two policemen, would not have happened if they had observed the required procedure when firing shots.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
NU warns NGOs against defamation
NU warns NGOs against defamation PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi said although the country's largest Muslim organization supported the anticorruption movement, he warned supporters of the campaign against libel.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Exploration activities boost RI's oil, gas reserves: Government
Exploration activities boost RI's oil, gas reserves: GovernmentFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta, The government said on Friday that various oil and gas exploration and exploitation activities in 2003 had added one billion barrels of oil and 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to the...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Plantation bill deliberation to start soon
Plantation bill deliberation to start soonLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is ready to start discussing the controversial plantation bill with the House of Representatives later this month, according to a senior legislator.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
U.S. firms to continue investment in Indonesia
U.S. firms to continue investment in IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American businesses will continue to invest in Indonesia this year despite the upcoming general and presidential elections, a U.S. business representative said on Thursday.U.S.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
2004 general elections
2004 general electionsFrom Republika The year 2004 is very important for the Indonesian people because it marks the first time Indonesians will adopt a new system of general elections. For the first time in the history of independent Indonesia, the people will directly elect their leader.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Headline upsets ministry
Headline upsets ministry While fully mindful of the need for attention-grabbing headlines, the one which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 14 under the title Indonesia condemns Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race hardly reflects the content of the statement made by the spokesperson of...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capJP/ID NugrohoRELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Around 300 demonstrators from the Student Liberation Movement stage a protest outside the French Consulate on Jl. Darmokali in Surabaya, East Java. The students were protesting on Friday against France's ban on Muslims wearing head scarves in schools.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Govt to prioritize energy research
Govt to prioritize energy researchEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will spend much of the budget allocated for research and development over the coming 20 years on developing new rice varieties and alternative energy resources.