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Mon, 11 Nov 2002
Weak vs strong
Weak vs strong intelligence The Bali blasts have been followed by much criticism of Indonesia's intelligence capabilities. Recently, The Jakarta Post published a number of articles, e.g. Controlling our intelligence (Oct. 29, p.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
One month later, Bali blasts remain a mystery
One month later, Bali blasts remain a mystery Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nearly a month after the Bali bombings that killed more than 190 people, injured another 200 and left 97 others missing and presumed dead, police have struggled to make a significant breakthrough in finding the...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Old rockers meet youth idols on stage
Old rockers meet youth idols on stageTertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The regular I Like Mondays event at Hard Rock Cafe in Central Jakarta last week featured a "duel" between aging, respected rock band God Bless and current teen idol group Padi.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Leading musicians play at 25th Jazz Goes to Campus
Leading musicians play at 25th Jazz Goes to CampusPrimatmojo Djanoe and Danu Kuntoaji, Contributors, Jakarta Hundreds of jazz lovers were treated last week to high-caliber performances and fresh talent at the Jazz Goes to the Campus (JGTC), an annual jazz festival held by the Department of...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
'Pencak silat' gives designers new ideas
'Pencak silat' gives designers new ideasMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Doors adorned with Jepara styled carvings were erected on stage, their left and right covered by climbing plants with a pair of large jugs on their sides. All walls of the room were draped in black with bamboo trees around.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
JP/6/BANTAR
JP/6/BANTARMore than a Democratic failure in the U.S. Implications of the results of the U.S. midterm electionBantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.idThe U.S. midterm election on Nov.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Karya-Karya Arsitek Muda Indonesia 1997-2002 (Indonesian Young Architects' Designs 1997-2002); By Imelda Akmal; PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 2002; 168 pagesEstablished in the late 80s, the Arsitek Muda Indonesia (Indonesian Young Architects), or AMI, has shown itself to be a...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 5.50 p.m.MondayImsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Ramadhan good, bad for businesses
Ramadhan good, bad for businessesJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Emilia, 32, seemed to be in a hurry on Thursday afternoon. She dropped by her next-door neighbor's house in an underprivileged area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on her way to meet a business partner.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Eliminating terrorism
Eliminating terrorismFrom Koran Tempo Indonesians are suffering from a multidimensional crisis. While they are still gripped by the protracted economic and political crisis, the bomb blast in Bali on Oct. 12 has added to their plight.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Police raid homes linked to Bali suspect
Police raid homes linked to Bali suspectI Wayan Juniartha and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The police on Saturday raided houses on Saturday in Denpasar and Lamongan regency, where terror suspect Amrozi bin H.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 10, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 10, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Ramadhan with Chikita5:30 Religious Songs6:30 TV Drama7:00 News9:00...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Animation attracts youth but still highly expensive
Animation attracts youth but still highly expensiveLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta A comical-looking tiger with red and yellow stripes is casually walking in the jungle, when he spies a cute tiny deer, playing cheerfully in a clearing.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Entire audience greatly moved by memorial concert
Entire audience greatly moved by memorial concertFitri Wulandari and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali From the beginning, everything at the Bali Memorial Concert had been meticulously prepared to evoke a touching sense of solemn tranquility.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Indonesian Cerdas assured of gold in Bled
Indonesian Cerdas assured of gold in BledThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After having rested for two games, Cerdas Barus came out for apparently a double victory in Indonesia's tie against Wales in the penultimate round of the Chess Olympiad in Bled, Slovenia, on Friday.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Ramadhan closes down some businesses and creates more
Ramadhan closes down some businesses and creates moreJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor JakartaEmilia, 32, seemed to be in a hurry on Thursday afternoon. She dropped by her next-door neighbor's house in an underprivileged area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on her way to meet a business partner.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Bali Memorial Concert evokes emotion
Bali Memorial Concert evokes emotionFitri Wulandari and I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Jimbaran, BaliFrom the beginning, everything at the Bali Memorial Concert had been meticulously prepared to evoke a touching sense of solemn tranquility. The dress code was either black or white.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
'Satu Nyawa' is totally amateurish
'Satu Nyawa' is totally amateurishJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Satu Nyawa dalam Denting Lonceng Kecil (One Soul in a Ring of a Small Bell); Minus zero stars (out of ****); Horror, 90 minutes; Starring Jajang C.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Angie into all-Asian final match in Pattaya
Angie into all-Asian final match in PattayaAgence France-Presse, Pattaya, Thailand Indonesia's Angelique "Angie" Widjaja set up an all-Asian final with South Korean Cho Yoon-jeong with an upset win over Russian Tatiana Panova here Saturday.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Weak vs strong
Weak vs strong intelligence The Bali blasts have been followed by much criticism of Indonesia's intelligence capabilities. Recently, The Jakarta Post published a number of articles, e.g. Controlling our intelligence (Oct. 29, p.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
One month after, Bali blasts remain a mystery
One month after, Bali blasts remain a mysteryDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly a month after the Bali bombings that killed more than 190 people, injured another 200 and left 97 others missing and presumed dead, police have struggled to make a significant breakthrough in finding the...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Youths, experts speak about heroes at present
Youths, experts speak about heroes at present Indonesia is observing this year's Heroes Day on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002. In search of today's heroes in the context of present conditions, The Jakarta Post 's Muhammad Nafik and Emmy Fitri speak to youths and experts about this issue.William T.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Briton protests detention
Briton protests detention JAKARTA: Jakarta International Montessori School (JIMS) director Frank Richardson has protested against his detention by Jakarta Police for allegedly beating his wife during a domestic dispute.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Liberalizing economic policies
Liberalizing economic policiesAchmad Maulani, Contributor, Yogyakarta Mendobrak Sentralisme Ekonomi: Indonesia 1986 - 1992 (Breaking through Economic Centralism: Indonesia 1986 - 1992); By Rizal Mallarangeng; KPG, Jakarta, 2002; xxv + 269 pp.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
A weekend shopping and dining in Cirebon
A weekend shopping and dining in CirebonHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java On a recent weekend, my colleagues and I were all really burned out and in need of something rejuvenating to recharge our batteries.Watch a movies, take a massage or hang out at cafes? Been there, done that.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Finding past glories at Kasepuhan Palace
Finding past glories at Kasepuhan PalaceTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java "Welcome to Keraton Kasepuhan, my name is Usman and I will be your guide to the palace grounds," the lanky abdi dalem (court servant) informed us as he greeted us at the entrance of the Kasepuhan palace...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
JP/20/IMAGE
JP/20/IMAGEOur air and sea guardiansText and photos by IGGP Bayu IsmoyoUrgent! The military chief has ordered the Indonesian Air Force to give a hand to the Navy in order to safeguard the nation's waters from any kind of assault: infiltration, smuggling, or subversion aimed at sabotaging either the...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Plasma TV monitors still too expensive
Plasma TV monitors still too expensiveRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta As television technology is in the midst of a digital video revolution, plasma TV monitors offer superb quality of image, as compared with conventional and projection TV sets, but their sales on the Indonesian market are...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Hotels offer various dishes during Ramadhan
Hotels offer various dishes during RamadhanMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, people can break the fast either in an intimate way at home with other family members or at a friend's place.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Turn your living room into a movie theater
Turn your living room into a movie theaterHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Want to transform your living room into a movie theater, sports stadium or music hall. It's not too complicated if you have a TV set, VCD or DVD player, an amplifier or AV receiver, and a set of surround-sound...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Short story
Short storyToy gun By Moh. Muhith Two years ago, when Kasiman was preparing to leave for Jakarta, he had a talk with Asadi, his one and only son, who was then in kindergarten. "What do you want me to bring you when I return from Jakarta?" "I only want a toy gun.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Baron and Biyan show: A chemistry that works well
Baron and Biyan show: A chemistry that works wellHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First Obin and then this. Fashionistas here have been really spoiled lately with excellent collections from local designers.Two weeks ago, on Oct.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Reading part of Bunga Jeruk's journey
Reading part of Bunga Jeruk's journeySinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta In the fine art world, Bunga Jeruk is a new icon. In the past two years, this young artist has swiftly gained popularity. Visitors have always flocked to her exhibitions.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 10, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 10, 2002Exhibitions * Sculpture, Painting, Drawing by G. Sidharta, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 16. * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Heaven has a Vientiane zip code
Heaven has a Vientiane zip codeJason Volker, Contributor, Vientiane "Are you asleep, dear?" whispers Kwundaa The Transvestite from Luang Prabang under my hotel door at 1:30 in the morning. Knock, knock. "Are you in bed already, darling?"All I can think of is that scene from The Crying Game.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Through his book Journeys Through Southeast Asia Ceritalah 2,
Through his book Journeys Through Southeast Asia Ceritalah 2, Malaysian author Karim Raslan paints an image of the region with his usual wit and insight. The book pieces together the seemingly irreconcilable icons of our region.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Riding the V-Rod brings out speed demon in all of us
Riding the V-Rod brings out speed demon in all of usNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Rancamaya, Bogor Heading out on the highway with Harley-Davidson's new V-Rod motorbike will make you feel a distinctive difference between this bike and the other variants from the legendary manufacturer.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
JP/6/PURBA
JP/6/PURBAASEAN needs collective leadership for existenceKornelius Purba Staff Writer Jakarta korpur@yahoo.comFor many people, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is more like a remnant of its past glory, especially after the regional financial crisis of 1997, as a result of which...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
1. KARIM -- 55pt Bodoni Bold 6/1 (1x32)
1. KARIM -- 55pt Bodoni Bold 6/1 (1x32) Karim goes global with SEA concerns 2. FABER -- 42pt Bodoni Bold 7/1 (1x45)Author Michel Faber sees differently through work3. BOB -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x38)Bob Newhart: Comedy from the heart of America
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Breaking the cycle of violence in Indonesia
Breaking the cycle of violence in IndonesiaAnnabel McGoldrick Reporting the World London annabelmcg@aol.com Aya Muchtar Contributor Jakarta aya@cbn.net.id Since the fall of President Soeharto's New Order government four years ago, many areas of Indonesia have been disfigured by brutal fighting and...
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
A weekend of shopping and dining in Cirebon
A weekend of shopping and dining in CirebonHera Diani The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaOn a recent weekend, my colleagues and I were all really burned out and in need of something rejuvenating to recharge our batteries.Watch a movies, take a massage or hang out at cafes? Been there, done that.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Karim goes global with SE Asia concerns
Karim goes global with SE Asia concernsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A quotation in Karim Raslan's book reads as follows: "How to define Southeast Asia -- a region that has a plethora of diverse faiths and cultures?"Meet the writer then.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
Writing religion
Writing religion on an ID card It is time for the Indonesian government to erase religion from any form of personal identification. Indonesia is supposed to be a democracy. When will the government truly value religion and make it mandatory not to have it written on the identity (KTP) card.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
RI, a nation of
RI, a nation of incredible peopleFrom Koran Tempo When the bombs exploded in Bali thunderously, I was imagining a gang of people laughing heartily or at least smiling proudly because they had succeeded in sending thousands of people into a state of panic.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002
DVD technology is getting more and more popular
DVD technology is getting more and more popularSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Even though many home entertainment owners are hanging onto their VCDs or video cassette recorders (VCRs) for one reason or another, DVD technology is becoming more and more popular in Indonesia.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Bekasi dump annoys neighbors
Bekasi dump annoys neighborsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi Jakarta has paid out Rp 14 billion in compensation for the use of the Bantar Gebang dump site, but locals living close to the dump have complained that they have received little or no benefit from the fund.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
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Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Two generals to sue media for slander
Two generals to sue media for slanderFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two active Army Generals are filing lawsuits against a number of local, national, and even international media for defamation, claiming what they call libelous news reporting.Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and Lt. Gen.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Role awareness is quite necessary in any organizations
Role awareness is quite necessary in any organizationsA.B. Susanto, The Jakarta Consulting Group, Jakarta One of the keys to allow a member of an organization to contribute significantly to the organization is to understand his role and then play it the best way he can.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Breaking cycle of violence in Indonesia
Breaking cycle of violence in Indonesia1 X 38Part 1 of 2 Annabel McGoldrick Reporting the World London annabelmcg@aol.com Aya Muchtar Contributor Jakarta aya@cbn.net.id2. Inquire -- RP tourism: Warnings unnecessary? 1 X 30Unnecessary warningPhilippine Daily Inquirer3. Pro11 -- U.S.