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Sun, 20 Nov 2005
APEC shake hands on trade, flu, terror
APEC shake hands on trade, flu, terrorBurt Herman, Associated Press, Busan, South KoreaAsia-Pacific leaders including U.S. President George W. Bush, China's Hu Jintao and Indonesia's Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono sought to breathe life into stalled global trade negotiations at an annual summit Saturday...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Aceh's drum of peace hits freezing Oslo
Aceh's drum of peace hits freezing OsloEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Oslo The temperature outside the Oslo Konserthus has hit below freezing point, but the 16 young women and men from Aceh, making their international debut, shake off the cold weather and any stage fright they may still have as...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
JP/10/intro
JP/10/intro Patching into the 'Buzz'CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Arema pip Persija to win inaugural Copa
Arema pip Persija to win inaugural Copa Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a dramatic, tension-filled game marred by controversial refereeing, Arema Malang handed Persija Jakarta its second final loss of the year on Saturday to win the Copa Dji Sam Soe national soccer title.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Photo exhibit looks at life from a window seat
Photo exhibit looks at life from a window seat Those who have ever been lulled by the rocking, rhythmic motion of a train as it rolled over tracks stretching toward the horizon may equally be lured by Rel Waktu (Railway of Time), a photo exhibit by Edy Purnomo that opened on Friday.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
UI law students reach out to disadvantaged students
UI law students reach out to disadvantaged studentsGamila Mustika, Contributor, Jakarta Forty-year-old Dwi Krisyanti, a teacher at SDN Ratu Jaya 4 in Pancoran Mas, Depok, south of Jakarta, said teaching at the elementary school was not easy."Kids in this school are very poor.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Binus writing competition
Binus writing competition After hosting a workshop on writing articles for print and on- line media on Oct. 10, Bina Nusantara University (Binus) will hold a writing contest with the theme, "Strategies and Experiences Using Information Technology.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Sports, arts at UGM anniversary
Sports, arts at UGM anniversary To commemorate its 56th anniversary, state Gadjah Mada University of Yogyakarta will hold several events, ranging from science seminars to sports and art festivals.Hundreds of lecturers and their families will take part in a fun bike ride around the university campus...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
A beach-style oasis of food, fun in the heart of the CBD
A beach-style oasis of food, fun in the heart of the CBD A few years back, one of Jakarta's most popular places for a pleasant dinner and a spot of hanging out was Kafe Tenda Semanggi, a complex of two-story, wooden framed, Balinese style restaurants located in the Central Business District no...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Travel warnings reinstated after website find
Travel warnings reinstated after website findAgencies, JakartaWestern states have issued fresh travel warnings for their citizens over possible terrorist attacks in Indonesia after a website was discovered offering tactics and locations for killing foreigners in Jakarta.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Ikasakti to host golf tournament
Ikasakti to host golf tournament Aiming to foster friendship, the Association of Alumni of Trisakti University (Ikasakti) will host a golf tournament at Mentari Golf, Bukit Sentul, West Java on Nov. 27.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Christian couple shot in C. Sulawesi
Christian couple shot in C. Sulawesi INDONESIA: A Christian couple was shot on Saturday evening by unidentified attackers in Palu, Central Sulawesi, a day after a teenage girl was shot and killed in the same town by unidentified assailants.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Top model Arzetti still slim, wants more babies
Top model Arzetti still slim, wants more babies Unlike many women, top model Arzetti Bilbina seems to have had no problem with her weight after giving birth. "I've lost 11 kilograms, from 71 kilograms to 60 kilograms in three weeks thanks to the treatments at Marie France Bodyline," Arzetti, who...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Azyumardi Azra:
Azyumardi Azra:Islam, restraint and corruptionKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prominent Muslim intellectual and rector at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) in Ciputat, Banten, Prof. Azyumardi Azra is a friendly, humble person.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Exhibit explores developments in esthetics
Exhibit explores developments in estheticsChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Traveling along the new stretch of toll road connecting the capital to its sister city, Bandung, a panorama of rolling hills, cassava plantations and small kampong nestled in green valleys unfolded before the eyes,...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Now, it's easy to karaoke
Now, it's easy to karaokeDoharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta Today, a karaoke system is already part of the daily life of many people in Indonesia, particularly in big cities. Rather than going to karaoke lounges, many people like to enjoy their own karaoke set at home.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Chick-lit author unveils Sabrina's dream with charm, message
Chick-lit author unveils Sabrina's dream with charm, messageTatik Chusniyati, Contributor, MalangJilbab Britney Spears: Catatan Harian Sabrina (Britney Spears' head scarf: Sabrina's diary) Herlinatiens Pustaka Anggrek, Yogyakarta, October 2004 199 pp Amid the flourishing of chick-lit, Helinatiens,...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Art and sports week at Tarumanagara
Art and sports week at Tarumanagara The Student Association of Tarumanagara University's School of Economics will host a weeklong sports and art week on the theme "Running to be Your Best".Taking place from Nov. 23 until Dec.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Dance contest at Atma Jaya
Dance contest at Atma Jaya If you are high school or college student and have a flair for dance, you are invited to take part in a dance contest organized by students of the School of Medicine at Atma Jaya University in Jakarta.The contest is open to groups of three to five people.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Police identify third Bali suicide bomber
Police identify third Bali suicide bomberEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police said on Saturday they had identified the third suicide bomber of the Oct. 1 bomb attacks on Bali, as efforts in the manhunt for Noordin M. Top and other terrorists continued.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Vic Falls: The adventure capital of Africa
Vic Falls: The adventure capital of AfricaA group of five Indonesian journalists, including Veeramalla Anjaiah and photographer P.J. Leo from The Jakarta Post, visited Zimbabwe recently. Zimbabwe's Ministry of Information and Publicity invited them to see what was happening in that Southern African...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
JP/14/jilbab
JP/14/jilbab Jilbab Britney Spears: Catatan Harian Sabrina (Britney Spears' head scarf: Sabrina's diary) Herlinatiens Pustaka Anggrek, Yogyakarta, October 2004 199 pp Chick-lit unveils Sabrina's dream with charmTatik Chusniyati Contributor/MalangAmid the flourishing of chick-lit, Helinatiens, born...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
World leaders say 'cheese' in raibow of coats
World leaders say 'cheese' in raibow of coatsAgence France-PresseIt is the moment they all dread -- grinning awkwardly for the camera in distinctly unpresidential fancy dress. They wore ponchos in Chile, silk shirts in China, bomber jackets in Canada and batik shirts in Indonesia.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
New designs, colors offered to brides
New designs, colors offered to brides Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some brides might prefer off-the-shoulder gowns with layers, while others may choose those with halters or V-necks or payets to cast a spell over their wedding reception.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
New feature in LG refrigerators
New feature in LG refrigerators LG Electronic Indonesia (LGEI) has launched a new feature in its refrigerator that could preserve vitamin C in vegetables and fruits.With the new feature, called Vitamin +, vegetables and fruit can be preserved up to two times longer than in normal refrigerators,...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Zielinski to bring Sumber Cipta's 'Alice' to life
Zielinski to bring Sumber Cipta's 'Alice' to lifeChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of their studio in Pondok Pinang, South Jakarta, the Sumber Cipta ballet school is to perform Alice in Wonderland next weekend at the Jakarta Playhouse (Gedung Kesenian...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
New feature in LG refrigerators
New feature in LG refrigerators LG Electronic Indonesia (LGEI) has launched a new feature in its refrigerator that could preserve vitamin C in vegetables and fruits.With the new feature, called Vitamin +, vegetables and fruit can be preserved up to two times longer than in normal refrigerators,...
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Giving life meaning through conservation
Giving life meaning through conservationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 people gathered under a gazebo in the complex of the Pancasila University, Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta recently. It was 11 p.m. and the lights were all switched off. The only illumination came from candles.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
TV Program: Sunday, November 20, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, November 20, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 Morning News 9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Children Variety Show1:00 p.m.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005
Yohanes Surya: A physicist with many dreams
Yohanes Surya: A physicist with many dreams T Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta A good physicist, he had a good job at the U.S. Nuclear Physics Center in Virginia; he had even obtained a green card from the government.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Police face tough challenges in fighting illegal logging
Police face tough challenges in fighting illegal loggingAntara/Pekanbaru The weather was hot and the five passengers in the Riau Police helicopter were sweating profusely.Headed by Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. S.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Woman murdered in fresh attack in C. Sulawesi
Woman murdered in fresh attack in C. SulawesiEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A cosmetics salesgirl was attacked and murdered on Friday morning by three machete-wielding men in Palu, Central Sulawesi, in yet another grisly terror attack on young females in the tense province.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Radical groups must be outlawed: Ex-spy chief
Radical groups must be outlawed: Ex-spy chief The police shot dead Indonesia's most-wanted bomber, Dr. Azahari bin Husin, and one of his followers, Arman, in a raid on their hideout in the East Java hill resort of Batu a week ago, and subsequently arrested at least five terrorist operatives.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
National integrity
National integrityFrom Media Indonesia Political life in Indonesia today doesn't seem to be inspired by the spirit of unity our founding fathers upheld 77 years ago. This spirit of unity could be related to the STOVIA movement of (medical) students called Boedi Oetomo, which was considered pioneer...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
APEC and human security
APEC and human security Some thinkers tend to criticize APEC for having too broad an agenda, but the Asia-Pacific rim ministers' commitment to tackle concerns about "human security" issues is not only relevant but essential for the prosperity of the diverse economies in the region.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Rifat, Herry lead fight for 2005 Rally Indonesia crown
Rifat, Herry lead fight for 2005 Rally Indonesia crownMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending champion Herry Agung and current leader Rifat are bracing for a neck-and-neck challenge in the final leg of the Gudang Garam International Rally Indonesia 2005 from Pasir Bungur to Subang,...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
JP/7/let
JP/7/letPresident needs to be consistentFrom KontanSeveral days before the fuel prices were raised, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the increase would be around 30 percent or 50 percent at the maximum.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Court hears challenge to religion article
Court hears challenge to religion article JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court began hearing on Friday a petition challenging the constitutionality of an article of the Child Protection Law that bans adults from teaching or promoting their religion to children of different faiths.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Was the govt's policy worth it?
Was the govt's policy worth it? Indonesia is in the middle of a crisis, yet no one seems to panic. How come? The facts were clear, the government knew about it. When cutting the fuel subsidy Minister of Finance Jusuf Anwar as well as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono knew about the advantages and...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
WTO on the agenda at APEC summit in Seoul
WTO on the agenda at APEC summit in SeoulAlexander C. Chandra, Jakarta The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, Seoul this weekend, is widely expected to bring new hope to the stalled ongoing multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Anthrax scare drives people to hospitals
Anthrax scare drives people to hospitals MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: An anthrax outbreak in Tamangapa subdistrict here in the past week has sparked fear among local residents.More than 1,000 residents had flocked to the local community health office from Monday to Friday for a checkup.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Concerned over the aged
Concerned over the agedFrom Kompas When I left Tabing Airport in Padang, West Sumatra, early in June 2005, as a retired person I was exempt from paying airport tax.Garuda airways has long granted a reduction of 10 percent to passengers over 60 years of age, provided that they come in person to...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Teachers deserve fair compensation for the difficult work they do
Teachers deserve fair compensation for the difficult work they doArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta One of the mistakes the nation has made in the course of 60 years, and now has to pay for dearly, is that it has neglected educators, the people who bestow knowledge on our children and the skills needed to live...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Police watch over Arema soccer fans
Police watch over Arema soccer fans JAKARTA: Pasar Senen train station in Central Jakarta will cooperate with Gambir Police in anticipation of the coming and return of Malang soccer fans to their hometown in East Java, Tempo Interaktif reported on Friday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
On retirement plan
On retirement plan Concerning Anthony Pace's comments about wanting to retire in Indonesia. This Bush-boosting bule (white man) has been Bandung billeted in retirement with his Sundanse wife for over 10 years.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
BP-led consortium makes progress in Tangguh project
BP-led consortium makes progress in Tangguh projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concern about the treatment of directly affected villages, local procurements and the employment of Papuans continue to surround the development of the massive Tangguh project in Papua.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Police raid centers of pirated VCDs
Police raid centers of pirated VCDsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta City police confiscated on Thursday more than 160,000 pirated CDs, VCDs and DVDs from stores and warehouses in Mangga Dua Mall and Ratu Plaza, two of the biggest areas for pirated discs in the capital.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Chevron to launch geothermal power plant
Chevron to launch geothermal power plantLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Bandung U.S. energy giant Chevron is ready to launch a 110-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant project in Garut, West Java, after a team was set up to hopefully resolve a variety of problems with the local administration.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Maker of Bollywood epic on Taj Mahal hopes to capture marble
Maker of Bollywood epic on Taj Mahal hopes to capture marble monument's soul[ [ AP Photos XAR101-102Ramola Talwar Associated Press/Bombay, IndiaA Bollywood epic about the Taj Mahal releasing worldwide on Friday seeks to capture the pervading romance of the world famous monument to love, director...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Awkward APEC handshake for Koizumi and Roh
Awkward APEC handshake for Koizumi and Roh BUSAN, South Korea (AFP): South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi greeted each other with an awkward handshake at a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders here on Friday.