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Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 12, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, October 12, 2003Exhibitions* Graphic Arts Trienal Seni Grafis Indonesia 2003, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Oct. 19.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Rising from the ashes of destruction
Rising from the ashes of destruction A year on, life has returned to an everyday semblance of normalcy, but things will never be quite the same as before the bombs ripped through a Saturday evening's revelry in Kuta.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Locals suit up for game to commemorate anniversary
Locals suit up for game to commemorate anniversaryMarian Carroll, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Like most Indonesian men, Ubey, a 28-year-old farmer and father of two, grew up knowing no football other than soccer, but over the past year he has become passionate about the version of the game unique...
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Sense of unity strong before Bali services
Sense of unity strong before Bali servicesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Balinese completed on Saturday preparations for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the deadly bombings here on Sunday, which will unite people of various nationalities.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
What if Java decided it was time to go it alone?
What if Java decided it was time to go it alone? A visiting American friend asked me how things were and I poured out my grievances, glad for an eager listener.I told him my biggest concern was that there would be no more Indonesia.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Why not hire a professional to handle your move?
Why not hire a professional to handle your move?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being promoted to a new position out of town, in another city or overseas is something that most employees dream of. The bad news is that you have to move and bring your family with you, your belongings and sometimes your...
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Design association puts its best fashion forward
Design association puts its best fashion forwardMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta It has become a perennial date on the local fashion calendar over the past decade, when the Indonesian Association of Fashion Designers and Businesspeople (APPMI) highlights its take on the latest trends.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Australian mother mourns twin girls killed in Bali
Australian mother mourns twin girls killed in BaliDean Yates, Reuters, Bali Reading the messages of love and grief pasted on a fence outside where the Sari Club once stood, Australian June Corteen struggles to cope with her loss.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
A brush with death and the kindness of strangers
A brush with death and the kindness of strangersDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia He represents the image with which many Australian men, some consciously, others unconsciously, want to identify -- energetic, casual and bent on enjoying life.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Three people detained after Morowali rampage
Three people detained after Morowali rampageErik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Police in Morowali detained three people for questioning on Saturday, after an armed group attacked Beteleme subdistrict here a day earlier, leaving three people dead and five others badly injured.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Designer Eddy's new collection is all heart
Designer Eddy's new collection is all heart It takes a deep love of whatever you do to produce something of excellence. Eddy Betty proved that with his latest collection, shown at Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta late last month.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Thai girl wins Indonesia Women's Circuit Title
Thai girl wins Indonesia Women's Circuit TitleZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Montinee Tangphong of Thailand defeated eighth seed Indonesian Liza Andriyani 6-4, 6-1 in the final to win the second round of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament at the Hilton tennis courts...
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Bagong taking care of unfinished business
Bagong taking care of unfinished businessBambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Fresh from an afternoon bath, the father of seven, grandfather to 21 and husband of 37-year-old Yuli Sri Hastuti, his second wife, emerged in a simple white T-shirt and sarong, his white moustache and beard growing freely.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
I Wayan Juniartha
I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar, BaliBalinese completed on Saturday preparations for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the deadly bombings here on Sunday, which will unite people of various nationalities.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Sounds like teen spirit: What's your view of religion?
Sounds like teen spirit: What's your view of religion? For the past three or four generations, it seems kids around the world have been fascinated with rock 'n' roll. But what about the other "r" word? Religion.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Bali beautiful beckons a year after tragedy
Bali beautiful beckons a year after tragedyMerlene Michael, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore "Thank you for coming to Bali."That was the greeting I got everywhere during a recent trip. From the artists and woodcarvers in the villages, to the bell boys and masseuses at the spas, the...
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Only companies with good reputation can survive
Only companies with good reputation can surviveSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a decline in the number of expatriates living in Indonesia, most big moving companies with years of experience and good reputations have been able to survive the tough times.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Kidnappers make ransom demand
Kidnappers make ransom demand MALAYSIA: Armed raiders who kidnapped six foreign workers from a Malaysian resort on Borneo this week have made a demand for an undisclosed ransom to secure the release of their hostages, local media reported Saturday.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Malaysia draws tourists with 'big' dreams
Malaysia draws tourists with 'big' dreamsJalil Hamid , Reuters, Penang, Malaysia Nice tan. The young woman in the pink bikini smiled knowingly as she soaked up the rays by the poolside of a luxury hotel on the Malaysian resort island of Penang.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003
Remembering a brush with death and the kindness of strangers
Remembering a brush with death and the kindness of strangersDewi Anggraeni Contributor Melbourne, AustraliaHe represents the image with which many Australian men, some consciously, others unconsciously, want to identify -- energetic, casual and bent on enjoying life.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Sepaktakraw team set for Thai camp
Sepaktakraw team set for Thai campThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian sepaktakraw team will take part in a six-week training camp in Thailand ahead of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.However, the team concedes that Thailand and Malaysia look unbeatable in this traditional Southeast...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Syafruddin Chan
Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaThe writer is the author of "Relationship Marketing: Marketing innovation that wins the hearts of customers".Automotive manufacturers realize that the overall revenue, indeed, the major portion of profits may be attributed to its after sales business.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Garuda to add 65,028 seats for holidays
Garuda to add 65,028 seats for holidaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will add 65,028 seats to its services to anticipate a predicted higher demand during the year-end religious festivities: Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Commission may rid Constitution of political self-interest
Commission may rid Constitution of political self-interestKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Commission has promised it would deal with the substance of the amended Constitution and neutralize articles regarded that contain short-term interests beneficial to certain...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Myanmar thanks ASEAN for tolerance at Bali summit
Myanmar thanks ASEAN for tolerance at Bali summitAgencies, Yangon Myanmar on Friday thanked Southeast Asian nations for opting not to criticize the regime at their summit this week, saying that "cooperation, not confrontation" would help it shift to democracy.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
In whom should we trust?
In whom should we trust? Indonesia remains perched on the upper part of the list of the world's most corrupt countries.According to the Berlin-based Transparency International (TI), Indonesia is the sixth most corrupt country out of 133 countries it has observed in 2003.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Megawati to visit three provinces
Megawati to visit three provinces GORONTALO, Gorontalo: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to make a working visit to the provinces of Central Sulawesi, Gorontalo and North Sulawesi on Saturday and Sunday.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
The death sentence
The death sentence No one for some considerable time has faced a firing squad in Indonesia, despite receiving the death sentence for his or her crimes. The decision to go ahead and execute the proven guilty is never easy, but in the case of terrorists and mass murderers it would seem to be more...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Cheers, confusion in Tehran over Nobel Prize award
Cheers, confusion in Tehran over Nobel Prize awardAgence France-Presse, Paris/Tehran The Nobel committee once again proved the tipsters and bookmakers wrong, naming a dark horse, Iranian pro-reform activist Shirin Ebadi, winner of the coveted Peace Prize in what quickly drew widespread praise,...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Bandung to host U-18 soccer finals
Bandung to host U-18 soccer finals JAKARTA: Bandung-based Persib has been chosen as the host for the four-way final of the Bogasari Under-18 Soccer League, which will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 18.The other three teams -- PSIS of Semarang, Persijap of Jepara and Persijatim of East Jakarta -- had...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
UCI honors Malaysia's PM
UCI honors Malaysia's PM HAMILTON, Ontario: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was given the International Cycling Union merit award on Thursday for outstanding contributions to the sport.Mohamad, who is set retire at the end of the month, will be presented with the honor next week by the...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
PMI on the brink of eviction
PMI on the brink of evictionTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has done much to help the people of this country, including providing food and milk to the evicted squatters of Tanjung Duren Selatan in West Jakarta.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Gus Dur's diplomacy
Gus Dur's diplomacyFrom Warta Kota As he has often done before, former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has recently -- without fanfare nor publicity -- visited a number of European countries to help improve Indonesia's image abroad.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
[b]Active citizenry
Active citizenry needed to support creation of AECMuhammad Sauri Hasibuan FORTECH Consulting Jakarta 2. Luthfi -- Right to reply needs more dissemination 1 X 30Right to reply must be promoted TM Luthfi Yazid Director Indonesian Law in Development Research (Inlander) Jakarta 3.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Probest chief arrested for fraud
Probest chief arrested for fraud JAKARTA: The police arrested the president director of investment company PT Probest International, Burhan Sofyan, on Friday for his alleged involvement in the misuse of company funds.Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
[b]
Mega ripped for blaming corruption on human rights 2. 2 x 23 Military tribunal acquits soldiers of assault charges 3. 1 x 49 KPU starts to screen political parties 4. 2 x 27 Comission may rid Constitution of political self-interest 5. 1 x 32 NU rejects sharia for Criminal Code
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
After Cancun: Indonesia needs pro-poor trade strategy
After Cancun: Indonesia needs pro-poor trade strategy Indonesia's trade policy after CancunNeil McCulloch Senior Economist The World Bank Jakarta The failure of Cancun has been heralded by many in Indonesia as a victory.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Stock index hits 44-month high
Stock index hits 44-month highThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rising sharply for the third consecutive days, the Jakarta stock index hit on Friday its highest level in almost four years, thanks to regional gains and positive sentiment at home, dealers said.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Refugees seek permanent homes
Refugees seek permanent homes ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: One hundred and twenty-five East Timorese refugee families want homes in a new housing complex to be built in the Manleten subdistrict here, an Indonesian official said.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Crushing grief as remains of crash victims brought home to Yogyakarta
Crushing grief as remains of crash victims brought home to YogyakartaSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yapemda I senior high school in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, was a place of grief on Friday as parents, other family members and relatives waited for the arrival of the remains of 54...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
JP/5/RIVER
JP/5/RIVERMedan's murky waters degrading rapidlyApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraIndustrial and household waste has heavily polluted all five rivers that flow through Medan, North Sumatra, degrading the quality of the water, say local environment officials.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Govt may issue bonds later this month
Govt may issue bonds later this monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to issue more bonds later this month or early next month to refinance maturing bonds."We'll announce the exact timing -- whether to issue the bonds this month or next.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Protectionism not the answer after Cancun
Protectionism not the answer after Cancun After Cancun: Indonesia needs pro-poor trade strategy Indonesia's trade policy after CancunNeil McCulloch Senior Economist The World Bank Jakarta 2. Ong -- Who's responsible for the bad press on Megawati? 1 X 45Who's responsible for bad press on...
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
JP/6/SISWO
JP/6/SISWO Is ASEAN ready for an anti-terrorist convention?Siswo Pramono Deputy Director for Global Organization Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jakarta Various regions -- America, Western Europe, East Europe, Africa, and South Asia -- have regional treaties to combat terrorism.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, October 11, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, October 11, 2003Exhibitions* Photo by Paul kadarisman, Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61- 62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Oct. 21.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
PM minister never expected Megawati at Bali memorial
PM minister never expected Megawati at Bali memorialAgencies, Sydney, Australia Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Friday he never expected Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri to attend this weekend's anniversary commemorations for the Bali nightclub bombings.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Antam, Pegadaian receive award for best financial report
Antam, Pegadaian receive award for best financial reportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Friday the annual reports of PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) and Perum Pegadaian were the best annual reports produced by state enterprises this year.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
No more evictions, please
No more evictions, please Our sense of justice was moved by the recent, forcible demolition of hundreds of houses belonging to squatters in Kampung Baru, Cengkareng, and Kampung Sawah, both in West Jakarta.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Governor defends policy on squatters
Governor defends policy on squatters Governor Sutiyoso defended on Friday his administration's policy on a string of evictions in the capital, expressing confidence in obtaining full support from the central government once he had made an explanation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 11 Oct 2003
Mirza denies second chance
Mirza denies second chanceZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The march of top seed Sania Mirza from India was finally halted after Thailand's Montinee Tangphong knocked her out with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win in the semifinals of the Indonesia Women's Circuit at the Hilton tennis courts on Friday.