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Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer. Her brother was at her side along with other family members, as well as sculptor Lydia Poetri, who has...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI There is a traffic light that has been bothering me. Yet I can't avoid it. It is so close to my house that, even if I were to alter my usual routes (as advised by my embassy), I would still have to pass it.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial action
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial actionArya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to Indonesia
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mak (mother) Halimah, an Acehnese woman, had just finished her morning prayers when her nose picked up a foul smell drifting into her house along with the morning mist.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraqor'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaNoted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh
Peace zone, a start of harmony in AcehKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of Banda Aceh,...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Garuda's pilots delay strike
Garuda's pilots delay strikeArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating table.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayersDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students observed on Saturday the 100th day of the bomb attack on Bali, asserting the need for the nation to put differences behind them in the fight against all acts of terror.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Furniture Center Mega Mall:
Furniture Center Mega Mall: One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
The boys really start cooking at the Dharmawangsa
The boys really start cooking at the DharmawangsaFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaWhat can men do to reinvigorate their normal routine of stressful work, other than watching sports, going to clubs or golfing? Some probably will engage in those traditional male activities, but some others are...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominence
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominenceSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Fifty-seven years ago, a small girl sang a song while she watched over four goats grazing in a field in Purwotomo, Laweyan, Solo. The song, The Rainbow, was sung haltingly with a slight falter to her voice.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those living in slum areas. Fires can even break out and rage at the height of the monsoon season. In the first three weeks of this year alone, 51 fires have been reported, with four lives lost and at least Rp 10 billion (US$1.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Weak city planning blamed for fires
Weak city planning blamed for firesMaria Endah Hulupi and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visitor to Jakarta expressed his disbelief at reading news about a fire breaking out and spreading in the rain.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
`FeMale' turns office into art gallery
`FeMale' turns office into art galleryFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first, the private-run radio station FeMale just wanted to have an office decorated with paintings or other art displays that can be changed anytime to maintain fresh look on the office's interior.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUErichEksekutif MentengSPORTS FACILITIES: Apartments in Jakarta offer a wide range of sports facilities including outdoor and indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and mini golf courses.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivity
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Word has it that the stage has always been a way for British band Suede to escape life's slings and arrows.This was undeniably true as Britpop's unstoppable five kicked off a rocking performance here on...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Human error, negligence behind frequent fires
Human error, negligence behind frequent firesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human factor is mostly to blame for the frequent fires in densely populated Jakarta, according to the Jakarta Fire Department.This includes the dangerous practice of electricity theft as well as plugging too many appliances into...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
JP/20/IMAGE
JP/20/IMAGEAnnual business Text and photos by P.J. LeoThe Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 1 this year and Chinese communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known here as Imlek.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia Awards
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia AwardsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Indonesian pop/rock band Cokelat won the Indonesian favorite artist category at the second MTV Asia Awards held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday evening.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting1. ACEH: 1 x 40 Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuel
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuelArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fuel hike announced on Jan. 1 caused nationwide protests. And although the government revised the policy and lowered fuel prices on Jan. 20, the price of gasoline is unchanged at Rp 1,810 per liter.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfort
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfortRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta As we spend about one third of our lives in bed, on which we sleep to restore our health after hours of work, choosing mattresses that are most suitable for us individually and do not drive us to toss and turn...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
1. BALI: 1 x 40
1. BALI: 1 x 40 Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers 2. SINAR: 2 x 30 Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in Aceh
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in AcehKornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
JP/8/KUNANG
JP/8/KUNANGIndonesie: la democratie invisible. Violence, magie et politique a Java, by Romain Bertrand, Editions Karthala, Paris, 2002. Kunang Helmi-Picard Contributor Paris Romain Bertrand is a member of the French Center for International Studies and Research (CERI) and his political analysis...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya busesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Police in the Central Java town of Tegal stopped all Sinar Jaya buses from traveling through Slawi district and rerouted them to alternative roads on Saturday for fear of residents seeking...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-under
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-underNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite failing to maintain his form, world No. 2 Ernie Els kept his lead at the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters by carding a two-under, which gave him a total of 10-under-206.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dying
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dyingCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Dying is an art like everything else, says noted Indonesian photographer Oscar Motuloh.But what kind of art is he actually hinting at in his solo photo exhibition titled The Art of Dying? The public in the...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roadsDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThose who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
New art gallery opened for public
New art gallery opened for public JAKARTA: Indonesian man Leksmono Santosa has opened an art gallery in South Jakarta to display and sell thousands of unique items collected during his extensive travels through Indonesia.The gallery, Roemah Djawa, at Jl. Lebak Bulus Raya I No.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
House approves Australia's new ambassador
House approves Australia's new ambassadorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has finally approved the appointment of senior Australian diplomat David Ritchie to serve as the new Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Richard Smith.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Els takes charge at Caltex Masters with eight-under
Els takes charge at Caltex Masters with eight-underNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore World No. 2 Ernie Els took charge of the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters after improving his play by scoring a five- under-67 in the second round on Friday at the Laguna National Golf and Country...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
GAM, RI charged over truce violations
GAM, RI charged over truce violationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Joint Security Committee (JSC) responsible for overseeing the implementation of the peace accord in Aceh has sanctioned both the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and Indonesia for serious violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Residents complain Ciesek pollution
Residents complain Ciesek pollution BOGOR: Residents of Cilember in Bogor, West Java, have demanded that tapioca producer PT Alfa Abadi cease dumping untreated waste into the Ciesek River, which flows through their village.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
IBRA begins selling off Danamon
IBRA begins selling off Danamon The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) started on Friday selling Bank Danamon shares on the stock market, a move which marked the first phase of the bank's divestment process.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Papua's case in the eyes of the European Commission
Papua's case in the eyes of the European CommissionNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, The Jakarta Post, Rome The Indonesian government has begun intensifying efforts to settle the Papua conflict by making it one of its main priorities, given reports that the government will launch...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Ancol budget meet nixed by public criticism
Ancol budget meet nixed by public criticismAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to sharp public criticism, the city council canceled on Friday its plan to conduct a meeting, which will formulate the 2003 City Budget, at city-owned Hotel Horison in Ancol, North Jakarta.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Obituary
Obituary Th Sumartana, a scholar known for his work on behalf of peaceful co-existence and dialog among the adherents of different creeds, passed away on Friday evening in Ciawi, Bogor, West Java, at the age of 58.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
NGO warns budget ripe for corruption
NGO warns budget ripe for corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than Rp 1.5 trillion (US$111 million) of the spending outlined in the 2002 draft city budget, which amounts to a total of Rp 11.05 trillion, could be saved, while Rp 539 billion of the proposed spending was susceptible to...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in Dompu regency
Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in Dompu regencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly 2,000 villagers in the West Nusa Tenggara regency of Dompu discovered on Friday that their homes had been destroyed by an overnight earthquake.With their houses destroyed by the quake, which measured 5.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
New province to
New province to solve Papua issueFrom Media Indonesia People in the region of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, are still lagging behind in their standard of living, while the political movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia is escalating.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
RI shares end lower, rupiah steady
RI shares end lower, rupiah steadyDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended down Friday led by selling in Indonesian Satellite and Astra International, while rupiah ended steady, amid talk of central bank intervention to bolster the rupiah in the face of dollar demand from corporates.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Only 30 percent fishermen go to sea
Only 30 percent fishermen go to sea TANGERANG: About 70 percent of Tangerang's 1,672 fishing boats are being put to sea with fishermen claiming the cost of diesel has impacted on profits, despite the recent diesel price reduction.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
One of the most boring of subjects in Indonesia is the saga of
One of the most boring of subjects in Indonesia is the saga of Akbar Tandjung which must go down in history as the biggest drag of the millennium. The number of times the House and all its carnival members have debated, discussed, argued, considered, deliberated, examined, sifted, voted and...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 27, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Horizon Keempat, by Agapetus A Kristiandana and Januri, Edwin's Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-7194721), until Jan. 31, 8 p.m..
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
SE Asia, a safe tourism destination
SE Asia, a safe tourism destinationAssociated Press, Phnom Penh Southeast Asian tourism ministers kicked off a four-day conference Friday aimed at drawing up plans to promote the region as a safe tourism destination.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Woman activists protest Golkar
Woman activists protest Golkar JAKARTA: Woman activists from various groups expressed on Friday their support for House of Representatives legislator Eka Komariah Kuncoro, who has been sidelined by the Golkar Party through a mid-term replacement procedure.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Train derailment in Padalarang kills two
Train derailment in Padalarang kills two Two people were killed when a freight train drove off a dead-end track into a ravine beside Cilame station, Padalarang, 15 kilometers west of the West Java capital of Bandung on Thursday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Proliga to commence 2003 season with fewer teams
Proliga to commence 2003 season with fewer teamsMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite the absence of a tournament promoter, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) will carry on with its plan to stage the 2003 national professional volleyball league, which is locally known as Proliga,...