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Sun, 28 Oct 2001
'I wanted to be a priest when I was a boy'
'I wanted to be a priest when I was a boy'Tantri Yuliandini and Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo F. Toemion has his work cut out for him in trying to entice back foreign investors in one of the country's darkest hours.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Artist Beda takes his journey of life
Artist Beda takes his journey of lifeMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is not easy to find artist Beda Sudiman, for he is always on a journey. When The Jakarta Post tried to contact him recently, he was on his way to Yogyakarta, giving dates on the telephone as to where he will be and when.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Play lifts the lid on our culture baggage
Play lifts the lid on our culture baggageDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesian drama and theater have been performed in Australian cities from time to time, but there is something special about Tinted Windows, a play written and directed by Indonesian-born Sri Pudjiarti Dean, a...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiasts
JIFFest: A feast for movie enthusiastsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is likely to repeat last year's success and popularity with movie lovers, as evidenced by the many sold-out films during its opening on Friday.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Malaysia arrests 40 protesters
Malaysia arrests 40 protesters MALAYSIA: Police arrested at least 40 people, including a journalist and two cameramen, near a northern Malaysian prison camp on Saturday during an opposition rally to protest a security law that allows for indefinite detention without trial.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Booking rooms online, why not?
Booking rooms online, why not?By Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Are you planning to go somewhere but don't have enough time to find a good hotel. Why not try online booking, it is easier and more convenient.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
What's in Sunday
What's in Sunday Keeping it Simple: Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan has made his home into a temple to Zen living. Furniture is kept to the bare minimum as he emphasizes function and simple ethnic details. Take a tour of his home with us.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
On the shelves
On the shelvesThe Magician: A Collection of Short Stories; By Bakdi Soemanto; Kanisius Publishing, 2001; 104 pp To Bakdi Soemanto life is humor. He sees life, bitter as it may be, as something that always generates fun. There is little, if anything, in life that cannot make us smile.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
On the trail of dim sum
On the trail of dim sum John Badalu Contributor Jakarta Dim sum has its origins in China, but has long since become a worldwide epicurean favorite, with millions of people around the globe tucking into dim sum.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh air
Change and all, Malang still a breath of fresh airMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java "Malang is a city surrounded by volcanoes with beautiful scenery, and fresh, cool air."That would likely be the description of Malang from those who lived there or spent time in the city during...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia?
Can we say it like it is in Bahasa Indonesia? It's a quiet Sunday afternoon at a Jakarta hotel promotion for food from a neighboring land when a sudden flurry of words breaks through the clanking of cutlery on plates.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
What's in Sunday
What's in Sunday Keeping it Simple: Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan has made his home into a temple to Zen living. Furniture is kept to the bare minimum as he emphasizes function and simple ethnic details. Take a tour of his home with us.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
For TREND/Sunday-Oct. 28/Need client's approval - bsr
For TREND/Sunday-Oct. 28/Need client's approval - bsrJepun Bali Resort An Explosion of Beauty and Nature The North East Coast of Bali is a backdrop of clove plantations cascading down the hillsides and the Mount Agung soaring through clouds, with forests and tropical beaches lapped by the warm...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Flood victims face possible starvation
Flood victims face possible starvationAgus Maryono and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Purwokerto More than 20,000 of the 30,000 victims of flooding in the regencies of Kebumen, Cilacap and Banyumas in the southern part of Central Java are facing possible starvation and drug shortages due...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicity
Designer Denny finds harmony in simplicityMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less is more, said the architect Mies van der Rohe. Inspired, perhaps, by Mies' international style, Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan displays minimal furnishings for his house and emphasizes function...
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Say what? Speaking Indonesian today
Say what? Speaking Indonesian today----------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------- I went to the mall after school with Andrea and her doi. But I was so bete because he is so jutek! I'd rather be jomblo than go out with him!.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Is an HIV vaccine on the horizon
Is an HIV vaccine on the horizonDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne No one in Indonesia, or in the region for that matter, can pretend that HIV/AIDS is an insignificant problem as available data shows that the illness has affected at least one in every 1000 in the population.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
Mostly great, except for Internet connectivity
Mostly great, except for Internet connectivityChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For German traveler Juergen, 37, many of Jakarta's hotels, with their luxurious interiors, spacious rooms and friendly staff, are actually much better than the ones back home.
Sun, 28 Oct 2001
A treat for Halloween
A treat for HalloweenLinda Hollands, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pumpkins are associated with Halloween in many parts of Europe and the United States. If you want to give your family a treat on Oct. 31, try this delicious recipe for pumpkin pie, adapted from the Margaret Fulton Encyclopedia of Food...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Government told to monitor airline price war
Government told to monitor airline price warAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government on Friday to monitor the current price war among domestic airlines serving the key Jakarta-Medan route.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
C. Java flood victims lack food, medicines
C. Java flood victims lack food, medicinesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas "Pak (Dad) ... I'm starving, give me something to eat," five- year-old Darno whimpered.Raising his voice, Darno repeated his request several times, but his father, Kartanom, remained silent.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Floods worsen in Cilacap, 350 families flee
Floods worsen in Cilacap, 350 families fleeAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Jateng Floods spread on Friday to the South and Central Cilacap districts in Cilacap regency, Central Java, forcing 350 families in both districts to evacuate.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Police question FPI members
Police question FPI members Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police questioned three members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in the case of FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with denunciation in relation to an anti-U.S. rally.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
State owned Bank Mandiri is giving consideration to issuing U.S.
State owned Bank Mandiri is giving consideration to issuing U.S. dollar-denominated bonds in the international money market, according to its appointed underwriter The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) on Friday. The move marks the first time Bank Mandiri has sought foreign funds.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Mega tells police to act firmly, lawfully
Mega tells police to act firmly, lawfullyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered the National Police on Friday to be firm in carrying out their duties in maintaining law and order in the country."Be firm, do your duty without hesitation ....
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku
12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku TUAL, Maluku: Twelve Vietnamese boat people became stranded in Tual, Southeast Maluku Regency, on Thursday, while making their way to Australia.Adj. Sr. Comr. Rana S.P., chief of the Southeast Maluku Police Precinct, said here on Friday that the Vietnamese boat...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Temanggung's potent tobacco history
Temanggung's potent tobacco historyR. Kristiawan, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java A small town in Central Java called Temanggung is far more famous than Jakarta, and at least as popular as Bali, for many of the people of Bremen, Germany.Why should a little town located between Mt.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
ITB to have new rector on Monday
ITB to have new rector on MondayYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungFollowing a three-month selection period involving 200 nominees, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) was scheduled to elect one of three favored candidates for the institute's top position on Monday, to replace current...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku
12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku TUAL, Maluku: Twelve Vietnamese boat people became stranded in Tual, Southeast Maluku Regency, on Thursday, while making their way to Australia.Adj. Sr. Comr. Rana S.P., chief of the Southeast Maluku Police Precinct, said here on Friday that the Vietnamese boat...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesia to take part bridge event in 2002 Winter Games
Indonesia to take part bridge event in 2002 Winter GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to participate in the Winter Olympics for the first time when the 2002 Salt Lake City Games in Utah begin in February, following an announcement in Paris on Thursday that bridge would be...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
U.S Dollar Rates Oct.26
U.S Dollar Rates Oct.26 Latest Previous %Change Yen 122.67-71 122.86-92 -0.15 Euro 0.8916-21 0.8930-34 -0.16 Sterling* 1.4304-09 1.4276-84 +0.20 Swiss franc 1.6529-35 1.6523-29 +0.04 Canadian dollar 1.5743-49 1.5732-42 +0.07 Australian dollar* 0.5012-17 0.5033-38 -0.42 New Zealand dollar* 0.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
By Hendarsyah Tarmizi
By Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaBooking rooms online, why not? Are you planning to go somewhere but don't have enough time to find a good hotel. Why not try online booking, it is easier and more convenient.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,275 0 5,000 Adindo Foresta 80 10 10,000 AGIS 110 0 50,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 31,500 Alakasa 215 0...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Documentary 10:30 Music 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Music 2:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Music 7:30 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Asian currencies mixed late, dollar remains buoyant
Asian currencies mixed late, dollar remains buoyantDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in directionless trading late Friday, with the dollar retaining its resilient streak despite its losses overnight.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Poor equipment blamed for train crash
Poor equipment blamed for train crashMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts blamed a lack of modern equipment and a lack of professionalism as the major cause of the increasing number of train accidents, including the latest one in Rangkasbitung, Banten, which killed three...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Anti-money laundering law expected next year
Anti-money laundering law expected next year The House of Representatives is expected to be able to complete debate on the anti-money laundering bill before June 2002, according to a senior official of the central bank.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
All discos banned during Ramadhan
All discos banned during Ramadhan JAKARTA: The government will close all night clubs and ban street demonstrations around the country during the Muslim fasting month that will begin on Nov. 16.Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munawar said on Friday that the move was taken out of...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Tobacco brings hope for farmers
Tobacco brings hope for farmersIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Temanggung, Central Java Tobacco farmer Gunawan sits leisurely in his house in Bulu district, at the foot of Mt. Sumbing, some 80 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
'Trans TV' becomes seventh private network on air
'Trans TV' becomes seventh private network on airAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another private television station, Trans TV, aired its inaugural broadcast on Friday, becoming the seventh local private television station on-air today.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
There has been no explanation as to why the deputy governor
There has been no explanation as to why the deputy governor has not yet been installed, despite the fact that Hamengku Buwono X was installed as governor around two and a half years ago.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Two policemen arrested for people-smuggling
Two policemen arrested for people-smugglingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Friday that two police brigadiers in Riau had been arrested for illegally helping Middle Eastern boatpeople.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
More on new look of the 'Post'
More on new look of the 'Post' Having been a loyal reader of The Jakarta Post for the last 11 years, I can only agree with the comments of Adrianus Hiyung Tjung in his letter published on Oct. 25. The Post is increasingly turning into a tabloid, with editorials of rather dubious insight and wisdom.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Sutiyoso's European tour
Sutiyoso's European tour It was on Monday, Oct. 22, that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso left the country for a 10-day visit to Madrid, Athens and Amsterdam, accompanied by his wife, Rini, and two senior city officials.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
1. Flood - 4x12
1. Flood - 4x12 Flooding in Jakarta unavoidable: City official 2. TV: 2x 24 Seventh private station 'Trans TV' goes to air 3. Market - 1x 40 Tanah Abang vendors prefer foreign buyers4. FPI - 1x18 FPI members questioned
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan============== Luas Samudera Contributor Jakarta ------------- The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
People's smuggling: National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro
People's smuggling: National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Friday that two police brigadiers in Riau had been arrested for illegally helping Middle Eastern boatpeople. Page 2 VP urges OIC to be firmer: Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Learning lessons from IBRA's asset sales
Learning lessons from IBRA's asset salesHidayat Jati, Business Researcher, Jakarta The financial markets are in a nervous vigil. Is it because of the "sweeping" threat made by Indonesia's loud but small radical groups against United States citizens and assets? No.