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Ethnic-centered for sophistication

Ethnic-centered for sophisticationMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Ethnic-style attire will challenge the array of elegant gowns as the vogue for Indonesian women's wear next year according to the Fashion Trend 2002 show organized by the Indonesian Fashion Designers' Association (IPMI) last week.

Shopping malls become trendsetters

Shopping malls become trendsettersBenny Sindhunata, BIRO data center Shopping malls and plazas in big cities particularly in Greater Jakarta have played a significant role as trendsetters in the dynamic development of the country's retail industry.

Lontar Foundation opening new avenues for literature

Lontar Foundation opening new avenues for literatureCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The Lontar Foundation, which has built a reputation for promoting Indonesian literature and culture, has established the Lontar Literary Awards to mark its 15th anniversary early next year.

Personal trainers: Providing the motivation to get going

Personal trainers: Providing the motivation to get goingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's now almost three weeks since Jeff and Heidi began a specially designed three-month fitness program. Their recipe for success is taking time, effort, initiative and also the added help of a personal trainer.

Muslims in Pakistan and Indonesia share fasting faith

Muslims in Pakistan and Indonesia share fasting faithMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta The first revelations of the Koran were received by Prophet Muhammad in the heart of the Arabian desert some 1400 years ago and, until today, his followers around the world refrain from taking food or drink...

Papuans shed tears in Theys' funeral

Papuans shed tears in Theys' funeralR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Sentani Intense grief gripped Sentani, Irian Jaya, on Saturday morning as more than 10,000 mourners attended the burial of pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63.

Refugees take heart observing Ramadhan

Refugees take heart observing RamadhanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping malls in Jakarta and other big cities in Indonesia are putting up the sale signs, the prices of basic commodities are soaring and people are lining up at bus terminals and railway stations to buy tickets to return to their...

On the Shelves

On the ShelvesSerat Cariyos Dewi Sri Dalam Perbandingan (A Comparison of the Goddess Sri in the Palymyra Manuscript); By Dra. Suyatmi, M. Hum, Kepel Press, in cooperation with the Adikarya Foundation of IKAPI and the Ford Foundation, 2001; xvii + 556 pp; Rp 35,000 The Goddess Sri occupies an...

Sentani sheds tears as people bury Theys

Sentani sheds tears as people bury TheysR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post SentaniIntense grief gripped Sentani, Irian Jaya, on Saturday morning as more than 10,000 mourners attended the burial of pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63.

Iwan Fals on stage and always in style

Iwan Fals on stage and always in styleHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fauzan, an office assistant at a company on Jl. Sudirman, has spent the last several months watching every last rupiah. Yes, these are tough times for everyone, but that is not why he was being so careful with his money.

Eaterie quiet as fasting month begins

Eaterie quiet as fasting month beginsDamar Harsanto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most small food stalls across the capital were closed on Saturday, while larger eateries remained open, though fairly quiet, on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadhan.

Ethnic-centered for sophistication

Ethnic-centered for sophisticationMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Ethnic-style attire will challenge the array of elegant gowns as the vogue for Indonesian women's wear next year according to the Fashion Trend 2002 show organized by the Indonesian Fashion Designers' Association (IPMI) last week.

Designer Carmanita draws on Irianese inspiration

Designer Carmanita draws on Irianese inspirationHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta According to designer Carmanita, the trend for 2002 is all about deconstruction, something unfinished or incomplete.And so she called her collection for next year, Carmanita 2002/Infinita.

Boost your business with feng shui

Boost your business with feng shuiMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta When business turned sour for Sam, he consulted a feng shui expert for help. He found out that there was more involved than meets the eye.

On the record

On the recordArtist: The Groove, Album: Mata Telinga & Hati (Sony Music) This Bandung-based band is one group that doesn't have to worry about a sophomore slump, with their second album proving bolder and funkier than the first.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman No.

What's it all about? Fasting

What's it all about? FastingIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This weekend, Muslims around the world mark the start of Ramadhan when they begin a month-long fast. There are many types of fasting for Muslims, which differ according to the differences among creeds, sects, nations and their...

Rhenald has something to teach the country

Rhenald has something to teach the countryK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta His first-ever role as a co-star in a TV commercial brought protests from colleagues, friends and fans."I received so many protests, especially from my audience who used to attend in my seminars and lectures.

'Peniti Ronce'

'Peniti Ronce'By Dewi Anggraeni Part 2 of 2 Serena sits up abruptly, looking wide-eyed at her mother. "You mean ... ?"Her mother frowns a little. "I can't be 100 percent sure, Rena, but I am 90 percent sure.""How?" asks Serena, overcome with awe."I felt it, as I stared into the eyes of the snake.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 5.53 p.m.MondayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Dayak studies offered at Pontianak college

Dayak studies offered at Pontianak collegeErma S. Rankik, Contributor, Pontianak The State College for Islamic Studies in Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, began offering Dayak studies this September.

Going Ethnic: Ethnic will be the flavor of women's clothes in

Going Ethnic: Ethnic will be the flavor of women's clothes in the coming year, according to last week's Fashion Trend 2002 show. Models took to the catwalk clad in skirts, blouses and gowns that combined a modern fashion sense with traditional Indonesian and Asian designs.

Sentani sheds tears as people bury Theys

Sentani sheds tears as people bury TheysR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post SentaniIntense grief gripped Sentani, Irian Jaya, on Saturday morning as more than 10,000 mourners attended the burial of pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63.

Step-by-step manicure and pedicure at home

Step-by-step manicure and pedicure at homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It may be one of those simple things to do in your daily life, but spending some time on a nail treatment will certainly make you look better and it says something about personal hygiene.

Dayak studies now on the curriculum

Dayak studies now on the curriculumErma S. Rankik, Contributor, Pontianak The State College for Islamic Studies in Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, began offering Dayak studies this September.

A piece of heaven on earth in Bali

A piece of heaven on earth in BaliHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Bali Is this heaven? No, it's Bali!I sent that cheesy SMS to a bunch of friends two weeks ago when I shamelessly left my editor and colleagues with a pile of work to do and flew off to Bali.

Some online shops make good progress

Some online shops make good progressHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost not a day passed without the launching of a new dotcom company in early 1999 as local investors tried their luck in e- commerce following the success of the online business in the United States.

Myanmar bests RI in canoeing

Myanmar bests RI in canoeing JAKARTA: The Myanmar canoeing team bested its Indonesian counterpart at the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) Canoeing Championships, which were held from last Monday until Thursday in Malaysia, by taking 12 gold medals, 11 silvers and seven bronzes from...

French cringe ast images of colonial past

French cringe ast images of colonial pastKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris The fall in France this year spotlighted the interest shown here for Pacific and Indonesian art. Asian art is also the focus of the Asian Art Week which started on Nov. 7 in Paris.

Whither Indonesian sports?

Whither Indonesian sports? The 2002 World Cup soccer finals in Korea and Japan are just a few months away and, as in previous years, Indonesians can only dream of having their national team qualify for the quadrennial event.

Acehnese nabbed for marijuana trafficking

Acehnese nabbed for marijuana trafficking JAMBI: Jambi police arrested two more Acehnese people on Thursday for trying to traffic a total of 12 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh to Jakarta.Jambi Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen.

Airlangga University has new rector

Airlangga University has new rector SURABAYA: After an uncertain four months, Puruhito, a surgeon, was inducted on Friday as the new rector of Surabaya-based Airlangga University for the 2001/05 period to replace Soedarto.

S. Sulawesi students pledge tolerance

S. Sulawesi students pledge toleranceJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Following the recent campaign of terror waged against Christian people in South Sulawesi, six student associations have issued a joint communique in an attempt to stop all forms of violence and promote tolerance among...

Malaysia will support new round of trade talks

Malaysia will support new round of trade talksAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia supports a new round of World Trade Organization negotiations, but doesn't want "extraneous matters" such as exploitation of child workers to creep in, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday.

Purge New Order, corruption now!

Purge New Order, corruption now!From Rakyat MerdekaI can no longer bear to witness the widespread corruption in this country. It has been committed by both bureaucrats and businesspeople who are ardent supporters of the New Order, former president Soeharto's political vehicle for his 32 years in...

Free milk for orphans

Free milk for orphans JAKARTA: More than 2,100 children from 13 orphanages in Greater Jakarta will receive free milk during the entire month- long Ramadhan holy month.The program was inaugurated on Thursday by PT New Zealand Milk Indonesia President Director Andy Corrigan at the Muslimin orphanage...

Govt cautioned over UN mission

Govt cautioned over UN missionAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four factions in the House of Representatives urged the government to move with caution over its offer to join a UN peacekeeping operation in Afghanistan, with one faction warning that Indonesia was playing into Washington's hands.

E.Timorese refugees face starvation

E.Timorese refugees face starvationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Indonesian government has practically halted humanitarian aid for 143,803 East Timorese refugees now living in West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, since September, or three months earlier than its official plan to cut all...

BBJ to screen classic musicals

BBJ to screen classic musicals JAKARTA: Classic musicals, such as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and A Chorus Line will be screened from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta (BBJ), on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta.The screenings are free and open to the public.

Matori's dismissal from PKB seen as 'emotional move'

Matori's dismissal from PKB seen as 'emotional move'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dismissal of Matori Abdul Djalil from the National Awakening Party (PKB) was seen by his supporters as unlawful and an "emotional move" taken by his rival, Alwi Shihab.

Australia belongs to Asia

Australia belongs to Asia In his article Does Australia really belong to E. Asia? ( The Jakarta Post, Nov. 15, 2001, p.3), Jusuf Wanandi makes a number of unreasonable observations about the recent election campaign in Australia. I will take up my serious concerns directly with Mr.

Off roaders to race in Malaysia

Off roaders to race in Malaysia JAKARTA: Indonesian off roaders from the Cheetah Off-road Club will participate in the 2001 Rain Forest Challenge slated to take place from Nov. 25 until Dec. 5 in the Malaysian state of Pahang.

Hawk-200 warplane crashes in Riau

Hawk-200 warplane crashes in RiauM. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru An Air Force Hawk-200 jet fighter crashed on Friday at an air base in Riau's provincial capital, Pekanbaru, followed by conflicting explanations regarding the cause of the crash.

Police may summon Fuad for clarification over bomb case

Police may summon Fuad for clarification over bomb caseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police may summon former finance minister and current MPR legislator Fuad Bawazier for clarification over his alleged involvement in a bombing case here, City Police Chief Insp. Gen.

1. Gorilla - 4x11

1. Gorilla - 4x11 Ragunan gorillas not out of the woods 2. Fuad - 2x18 Sutiyoso to evict more street traders 3. Puasa - 2x24 Family expenses go up during Ramadhan month 4. Sampah - 1x26 City garbage truck burned 5. Bis - 1x26 Block M buses back on duty

Philippines eyes bumper rice harvest next year

Philippines eyes bumper rice harvest next year The Philippines aims to reap a record high harvest of at least 13 million tons of unmilled rice next year in a bid to reduce imports, officials said on Friday.

Blok M bus terminal back to normal

Blok M bus terminal back to normalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being blocked by dozens of bus crews for three consecutive days, the situation at Blok M bus terminal gradually returned to normal on Friday, as most crews taking part in the demonstration against the new routes started operating...

Rupiah Rates Nov. 16

Rupiah Rates Nov. 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,100.00 11,100.00 10,547.00 10,653.00Austrian schilling 1 647.38 712.13 676.04 683.45Australian dollar 1 5,215.64 5,737.59 5,446.47 5,506.54Belgian franc 1 220.83 242.91 230.60 233.

Honorary degrees

Honorary degrees for saleFrom Kompas I used to be one of those who didn't believe that honorary degrees could be "purchased". However, recently I received a letter from Lembaga Informasi Fasilitas Indonesia (the Facility Information Body of Indonesia) based in Cimanggis, Depok, saying that as a...

RI says no to separatist violence: Indonesia will not tolerate

RI says no to separatist violence: Indonesia will not tolerate the separatist and sectarian violence that is hampering the government's efforts to revive the moribund economy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday in New York. Page 2 New RI ambassador to U.S.