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Sun, 24 Oct 2004
The renaming game: For many, it's still Bombay
The renaming game: For many, it's still BombayTalwar Badam, Associated Press/Bombay, India You say Bombay and I say Mumbai. You say Calcutta and I say Kolkata.The old song about pronunciation -- "Po-tay-to, po-tah-to; to- may-to, to-mah-to" -- could be the refrain of most Indians, as well as other...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Indonesia suffers 3rd defeat in chess Olympiad
Indonesia suffers 3rd defeat in chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's squad had their third defeat in the chess Olympiad when they lost to the Czech Republic while their female compatriots triumphed over Lebanon in Calvia, Spain, on Friday.The men lost by 2.5 - 1.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the spotlight with a celebrity neighbor
In the spotlight with a celebrity neighbor This fasting month is different for Cikeas residents in Bogor, West Java. For this year, observance of Ramadhan in Cikeas, home to new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is being done with full media coverage.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
King of reinvention Iwan Tirta strikes again
King of reinvention Iwan Tirta strikes againSherry Samtani, Contributor, Jakarta The many faces of Iwan Tirta include professor, international lawyer, author, the country's leading batik designer and now a designer of silverware.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Short is sweet in local publishing
Short is sweet in local publishing Although the novel has not been completely shut out of the picture, there has been a growing number of short story collections published in the past few years.Aside from noted short story author Seno Gumira Ajidarma, new names including Linda Christanty, Djenar...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the media glare with observer Veven
In the media glare with observer VevenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the grandstanding and clamoring for position in the colorful media jungle, Veven S.P. Wardhana stands out as a voice of understated reason.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Buyat suspects released, put under city arrest
Buyat suspects released, put under city arrestMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police suddenly released the five suspects in the Buyat case on Saturday after PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) embarked on a media campaign to secure their freedom.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In with the old in a nod to tradition
In with the old in a nod to traditionMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta Everyone has their dream house; for one home owner returning from living in Europe, it is in the form of an old-style house that blends in with its surroundings, is in harmony with the tropical climate and offers an...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Magazines reach out to well-heeled
Magazines reach out to well-heeledHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While browsing through a local society magazine, "Johan", an Indonesian who has lived in the Netherlands for most of his life, pored over the parade of photos of people hobnobbing and partying.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Antasari's culinary legacy lives on
Antasari's culinary legacy lives onSuryatini N. Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta Those living near Kemang in South Jakarta will probably be "familiar" with a legacy of South Kalimantan's royal dynasty. They are bound to have been caught on Jl. Pangeran Antasari, notorious for its traffic jams.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Yusra keeps to his true colors
Yusra keeps to his true colorsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are artists who feel they are commanders of the universe, the judge to put matters in black or white through their works. With no such pretensions to knowing what is best, artist Yusra Martunus would rather stay true to...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Heritage trust races against time
Heritage trust races against timeThe Sumatra Heritage Trust (BWS), in cooperation with Netherlands Management Cooperation (NMCP), is putting together an integrated method to preserve the Kesawan and Merdeka Square area in Medan.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Short is sweet in publishing
Short is sweet in publishingAlthough the novel has not been completely shut out of the picture, there has been a growing number of short story collections published in the past few years.Aside from noted short story author Seno Gumira Ajidarma, new names including Linda Christanty, Djenar Maesa Ayu...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
In the media glare with observer Veven
In the media glare with observer VevenHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid the grandstanding and clamoring for position in the colorful media jungle, Veven S.P. Wardhana stands out as a voice of understated reason.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Sabang: Out of harm's way
Sabang: Out of harm's wayNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh. Slowly but surely, visitors are starting to make their way back to sample it gorgeous coastline.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Untuk tanggal Oct. 31. nvn
Untuk tanggal Oct. 31. nvnIn the eye of the tigerBrian McDermott, Guardian News Service/India You'll need patience, warm clothes and a certain amount of resilience, but the rewards of a tiger safari in India are worth the effort.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Linda Christanty: The need for critical thinking
Linda Christanty: The need for critical thinkingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Winning a prestigious literary prize provides more of a burden than pride and joy for writer Linda Christanty, who frets that her works still lack much in quality.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
A romantic dining spot in Yogyakarta
A romantic dining spot in YogyakartaChristina Schott, Contributor, Yogyakarta Sunset here is one of the most precious moments of the day. When the muezzin calls for the evening prayer, the heat and bustle of the day seems to vanish with a refreshing bath, a deep breath and a sip of tea or iced...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Medan's heritage falls by the wayside
Medan's heritage falls by the waysideEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Medan The third most populous city in the country, Medan is changing fast, with much state-of-the-art construction planned.But it seems that in putting its new, modern face forward, the North Sumatra capital is turning its back on...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 24, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 24, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Other tempting bites
Other tempting bitesBladok Restaurant, Jl. Sosrowijayan 76, Yogyakarta.Maybe the calmest restaurant in Sosrowijayan, but that does not mean that it is empty! The Indonesian and Western dishes are a little bit more expensive than other places in the area, but its salads, pasta and excellent pizza...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Roof of council building collapses
Roof of council building collapses INDONESIA: The roof of the Pekalongan municipal council building in Central Java suddenly collapsed around dawn on Saturday, but no fatalities were reported.The incident has forced a council committee to shift an official function, slated to be held on Saturday...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
A taste of South Kalimantan
A taste of South KalimantanSingkong Goreng Sambal (Cassava in Chili Sauce) Singkong (cassava) grows easily and abundantly in southern Kalimantan and is made into many regional snacks, mostly enjoyed mid mornings or late afternoons.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Seven more arrested in Mamasa
Seven more arrested in MamasaAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Some of the 1,500 refugees in Mamasa, South Sulawesi, began to head home on Saturday, as the situation has returned to normal in Aralle and Mambi districts, which were recently rocked by violence.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Let's get into the spirit of tolerance
Let's get into the spirit of tolerance When it comes around every year, Ramadhan is a special time to contemplate, when we can work on promoting good deeds and do away with sinful ones.For me, another thing to put away this fasting month has been my alarm clock, which I planned to use to wake me up...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
The artistic escapades of painter Cristiano
The artistic escapades of painter CristianoCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaRenato Cristiano: A Journey through Painting Bruce W. Carpenter Published by Mon Decor Gallery, Jakarta Designed and produced by Archipelago Press An imprint of Editions Didier Millet, Singapore 150 pp (77 plates)...
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Medan's heritage buildings fall by the wayside
Medan's heritage buildings fall by the waysideEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/MedanThe third most populous city in the country, Medan is changing fast. In a bid to live up to its recently obtained metropolitan status, the North Sumatra capital has much state-of-the-art construction planned.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004
Police vow to stop illegal raids on nightspots
Police vow to stop illegal raids on nightspotsLeony Aurora and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police deployed 600 Mobile Brigade members and 500 officers to patrol the streets on Saturday, as a preventive measure against more raids on nightspots during Ramadhan.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for Susilo
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for SusiloAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledge to eradicate rampant corruption could be seriously tested after prosecutors announced on Friday that they had halted an investigation into former mines and energy...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge JAKARTA: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a brief discussion with a Constitutional Court judge on Friday to complain about the use of retroactivity in the country's legal system.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Rejection of Volvos good example
Rejection of Volvos good example From Koran Tempo The Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nur Wahid has said that he will reject the Volvo automobile allocated for him. In this respect, the Speaker of the House of People's Representatives, Agung Laksono, while yet to respond...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Susilo needs new way to fight graft
Susilo needs new way to fight graftM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could make a breakthrough in its fight against corruption by shifting the burden of a proof that has been mandated by the antigraft law, a...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS SHORTER VERSIONEU's conclusions on Indonesia Recently, on Oct. 11, 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism John Howard made the right decision in attending the inauguration of new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The symbolism of Howard's being the first Australian prime minister to set foot in the parliament of the world's most populous Muslim nation,...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
President wants terror suspects arrested soon
President wants terror suspects arrested soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As evidence of his commitment to fight terrorism, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono set on Friday a 100-day deadline for the National Police to capture the two most-wanted terror suspects, who have been implicated in various...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Skepticism greets manpower minister
Skepticism greets manpower ministerRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers and unions have voiced early doubts about whether newly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris will be able to improve the country's poor labor conditions and relations.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,072.55 6,330.46 6,738.85 6,665.93Brunei dollar 1 5,735.65 5,134.25 5,463.41 5,406.33Canadian dollar 1 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,345.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 7,072.55 6,330.46 5,735.65 5,134.25 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,869.63 7,042.90 1,627.70 1,456.66 12,100.41 10,832.96 17,534.71 15,697.78 1,230.96 1,102.45 8,907.27 7,975.11 -- -- 1,471.04 1,316.27 6,646.93 5,944.95 3,153.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Funny money suspects on the run
Funny money suspects on the run SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Police are still hunting five more suspects for their roles in a counterfeit money scam, a senior police officer said on Friday.Insp. Gen.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling JAKARTA: Former East Timor governor Abilio Soares has challenged the constitutionality of the retroactive application of Law No. 26/2000 on human rights, on which his prosecution for rights abuses in East Timor was based.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government,
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government, President Susilo also instructed his Cabinet members to declare their wealth and assets to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).The President underlined the political contract each minister had signed, which enjoins them to help him...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
1 x 37
1 x 37 Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso JP/5/raid2 x 25 Ramadhan raids net officials, vendors JP/5/luxury1 x 45 Padang council speakers shun new official cars JP/5/mosque1 X 28 Masked men burn two mosques JP/5/MEDAN1 X 40 City Hall a danger to planes: Official JP/5/MADURA2 x 25 East Java...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Six died after eating goat meat
Six died after eating goat meat Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor In the past four days, six residents of Citaringgul, Babakan Madang district, died, after eating goat meat that was suspected of being infected with anthrax.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Susilo holds power through policy councils
Susilo holds power through policy councils Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Jakarta Every president has his or her own style. Soeharto in his later years was very hands-off while nevertheless keeping a strong grip on the policy thrust of his Cabinet.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles DENPASAR: Bali police seized the Putra Tunggal at dawn on Friday off Badung for transporting 86 protected green turtles (Chelonia mydas). Sr. Comr. Reniban said that the police had arrested the vessel's five crew members after the arrest, including the boat's...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Rights for the disabled
Rights for the disabled In a summation for individual human rights of Indonesian people with disabilities, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has officially became president of the Republic of Indonesia on Oct. 20.I am a 52-year-old Swiss.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sector
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sectorZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry, together with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), planned to set up a national strategy for the revival of the ailing manufacturing sector, a senior official...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billion
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billionAgence France-Presse/Baghdad Attacks on Iraq's oil infrastructure and its import of oil products due to insufficient refining capacity has cost the country seven billion dollars since March 2003, Oil Minister Thamer Ghadban said on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of Ramadhan
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of RamadhanSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Jostling among thousands of people, a 55-year-old grandmother, Partiyah, from Simongan village, West Semarang, and her six-year- old grandson, Ardi, struggled to reach a good position along Jl. Pemuda in Semarang.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia 2. BIN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits 3. MINISTER: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Ministers asked to report on wealth 4. POTAS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium 5.