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Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaWynne Prakusya and Romana Tedjakusuma came through intermittent rain and a spat over player eligibility to brush aside the Philippines in the women's team tennis semifinals on Saturday.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table Medal standings on Saturday after the completion of water polo on Friday. Nation G S B Tot Singapore 1 0 0 1 Philippines 0 1 0 1 Malaysia 0 0 1 1 Brunei 0 0 0 0 Cambodia 0 0 0 0 East Timor 0 0 0 0 Indonesia 0 0 0 0 Laos 0 0 0 0 Myanmar 0 0 0 0 Thailand 0 0 0 0...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Fire kills one at narcotics penitentiary
Fire kills one at narcotics penitentiaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An exploding gas stove caused a fire at the Cipinang Narcotics Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Saturday, causing the death of one inmate and injuring four others.The fire is believed to have started at 8:40 a.m.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Putting male reality back on the runway
Putting male reality back on the runwaySyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta When one talks about fashion, there is not much in the way of choice in Jakarta for men. It seems that Indonesia's designers are much more at home creating clothes for women.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar
Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Phantom Voyagers: Evidence of Indonesian Settlement in Africa in Ancient Times Robert Dick-Read Thurlton Publishing, 2005 252 pp.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Sunday's program
Sunday's program Schedule of events for Dec. 27, with events held at different locations around the Philippine archipelago. Metro ManilaAthletics * Women's long jump final * Women's high jump final * Women's javelin final * Men's 800 meters heats * Women's 800 meter's heats * Men's 100 meters...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Gold rush set to begin in Manila
Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Water polo team get marching orders
Water polo team get marching orders MANILA: There will be no opening ceremony march for the national water polo team, which narrowly lost the bronze medal in its final game on Friday.Kusnan Ismukanto, Indonesia's delegation chief in charge of activities in Metro Manila, originally said the team...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Soul.Id: The Soul of Hip Hop
Soul.Id: The Soul of Hip Hop Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor, JakartaRating: *** out of ***** Artist: Soul.Id Album: Soulfidelis Recording Company : PT EMI Indonesia Featured Single: Idola For a country like Indonesia where hip hop is as well known as pop, it would be a tough job to make this type of...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
JP/ /
JP/ / Terrorism fearNoted music promoter Adrie Subono is very much afraid of terrorism, as he was almost killed in the JW Marriot Hotel bomb blast Page 4Coming Soon Korean stage group Cookin' Nanta, which will perform in Jakarta soon, drew a large crowd during their recent performance in Malaysia...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Best of Spanish film to hit town
Best of Spanish film to hit townKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta, qnoy2k@yahoo.com Pedro Almodovar, Javier Bardem, the Goya awards: these are probably the most familiar names among the vocabulary of Spanish cinema.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Urban Myth: Believe me, this really happened
Urban Myth: Believe me, this really happened Have you heard the one about the Indonesian driver taking a call on his cell phone at a gas station in Jakarta?The phone fired off sparks, the fuel exploded and the man was incinerated, which is why Australian gas stations prohibit the use of cellular...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Nothing lasts forever
Nothing lasts forever The beauty of butterflies in Bantimurung, Maros, South Sulawesi was renowned as far back as hundreds of years ago. English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace called Bantimurung National Park the Kingdom of Butterflies.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Can your child read in English?
Can your child read in English?Aulia Rachmat, Contributor, Jakarta Many parents think that their children have possessed the adequate reading skills after spending a number of years attending international curriculum schools, particularly those that started in elementary school.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Men's soccer team overcomes Vietnam
Men's soccer team overcomes Vietnam BACOLOD CITY: After two goalless draws, the national soccer team redeemed itself with a 1-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, keeping alive its hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Four Indonesians killed in Malaysia
Four Indonesians killed in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Four Indonesian workers were killed when a giant crane collapsed at a construction site just outside the Malaysian capital on Saturday, police said. Puchong district police chief Mohamad Fuad Talib said the accident happened early Saturday at the...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Adrie Subono on terrorism, showbiz
Adrie Subono on terrorism, showbiz A. Junaidi and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thanks to his macho look, strong physical appearance, earring, should-length hair, music promoter Adrie Subono should be afraid of nothing. In fact, he is very much afraid of something: terrorism.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
A case of the host with the mostest?
A case of the host with the mostest?Agencies, Manila It helps to be the host in winning the overall medal standings.Vietnam won its first overall title at the last Games in 2003, with Malaysia accomplishing the same feat on home soil in 2001.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Kris a cut above on heritage list
Kris a cut above on heritage listThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stephen Hill, director of the Jakarta office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is one of a few expatriates who attended in 2002 the celebration of 1 Syuro or the Javanese New Year at the...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Not much to shout about for RI public
Not much to shout about for RI publicMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imminent opening of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was news to marketing consultant Farid."I didn't know that the SEA Games was being held ...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
TV Program: Sunday, November 27, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, November 27, 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 Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Survivors3:00 English News Service3:30 Robocon5:00 Student Band Show6:00 Pesona...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Gold rush set to begin in Manila
Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
'Al Jazeera' to challenge 'CNN', 'BBC' from KL
'Al Jazeera' to challenge 'CNN', 'BBC' from KLChan Tien Hin, Bloomberg/SingaporeAl Jazeera, an Arabic broadcaster accused by U.S. officials of biased reporting in Iraq, will begin airing an English-language television channel from Malaysia next year to win over viewers in Asia.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
JW Marriott's Santa House
JW Marriott's Santa House JW Marriott Jakarta and Sogo, two premium brands in the hospitality and retail industries, are collaborating to present the exclusive Santa House in Jakarta.Anyone looking for a beautiful Christmas gift for your friends or business partners, may stop by at the hotel's...
Sun, 27 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, 27 Nov 2005
Soeharto misses Golkar ceremony
Soeharto misses Golkar ceremony Senior Golkar figures attend an award presentation ceremony during a reception at Jakarta's Balai Kartini hall to celebrate the party's 41st anniversary. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was also present at the reception.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
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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, 27 Nov 2005
PKS to reassess support for government
PKS to reassess support for governmentMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is set to announce on Sunday whether it will continue supporting the current government in response to growing calls from the party's grassroots to withdraw its backing.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Borobudur has new pastry chef
Borobudur has new pastry chef Promising more delicacies, Borobudur Hotel has announced the appointment of Sheriff Mohideen as pastry chef of the luxurious five-star hotel.A Sri Lankan, Mohideen started his career at the Hotel Lanka Oberoi before moving overseas to work at the Meridien Hotel in...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Deadly avian flu continues to spread as new Jakarta case confirmed
Deadly avian flu continues to spread as new Jakarta case confirmedTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The deadly bird flu continues to spread in the capital, with a health official in Jakarta announcing on Friday a 25-year-old woman had tested positive for avian influenza.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Sutiyoso visits South Africa
Sutiyoso visits South Africa JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday kicked off his ten-day official visit to two African countries to sign a provincial city agreement with South Africa's province of Kwazuku Natal and a sister city agreement with Mozambique's capital of Maputo.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Pertamina may go it alone in Cepu block
Pertamina may go it alone in Cepu blockAgencies, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina is likely to drill operations in Cepu block bordering Central Java and East Java in January without the participation of U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp., the company's top executive said.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
WHOsays RI needs more polio vaccination rounds
WHOsays RI needs more polio vaccination roundsTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government and foreign donors have agreed that Indonesia should hold at least two additional rounds of a nation-wide polio vaccination drive next year in a bid to completely eradicate the crippling...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Police arrest 22 people over attacks in Ambon
Police arrest 22 people over attacks in AmbonAgence France Presse/Jakarta Police in the religiously divided province of Maluku said they arrested 22 people on Friday over a series of attacks, in a village where one of the Bali bombers once lived.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
JP/1/IBOX
JP/1/IBOXU.S. military embargo cripples RI air capabilityEffects YearImpounding of 1 F-5E jet fighter being overhauled in the U.S. 1995Spare parts for F-5Es impounded in Malaysia, Singapore, 1995 Malaysia, BrazilSpare parts for F-16s impounded in South Korea, New late '90s ZealandOnly 5 out of 10...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
BCA expects lending growth to slow
BCA expects lending growth to slow JAKARTA: PT Bank Central Asia (BCA), Indonesia's largest bank by market value, said lending growth was expected to slow next year because of higher borrowing costs.The company expects to lend between Rp 8 trillion (US$794 million) and Rp 10 trillion next year,...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Cloak and dagger tactics to crack down on terror
Cloak and dagger tactics to crack down on terrorRay Zulfirman Parsioan Pulungan, Jakarta As a senior high school student in Jakarta only a few years before the spectacular fall of Soeharto in May 1998, I witnessed the antics of Indonesians of my age or slightly older who were involved in political...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
For Spotlight:
For Spotlight:MILO GEARS FOR INDONESIAN SQUAD: Mr. Djoko Pramono (right), Head of Indonesian Sports Committee's Training Center, symbolically receives a jacket and a bag from Nestle MILO's Manager Mr. Nugi Nugroho.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
AWAIR to add more planes, expand routes
AWAIR to add more planes, expand routesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Low-cost carrier PT AWAIR International plans to add one aircraft to its fleet in December and five more next year as it expands its domestic routes.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Settling for second best
Settling for second best The 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the biennial arena for the region's strongest and fittest to show their stuff, will officially open with due pomp and circumstance in Manila on Sunday.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
1. Paradise -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Paradise -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) Air Paradise grounding deals Bali another blow2. Iraq -- 42 pts 2 cols 3line (3x12) Over 180 killed in Iraq, more violence feared 3. Best -- 32 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16)Soccer legend Best loses final battle at age 594.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Our bureaucratic burden
Our bureaucratic burdenT.N. Machmud Jakarta An interesting article appeared in the Post on Nov. 21 titled Indonesia needs big bang reform to woo investment. The article referred to the World Bank's recent 2-day workshop on improving Indonesia's investment climate.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Gigi lashes out at Rhoma's remark
Gigi lashes out at Rhoma's remark JAKARTA: The penchant of self-appointed dangdut music king Rhoma Irama (shown in photo) for slating younger artists landed him in hot water recently.This time the target of his criticism was once-popular pop- rock band Gigi.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Phone registration
Phone registration Concerning the article headlined Phone providers clueless over prepaid card registration, it is explained that "The issuance of a ministerial regulation requiring prepaid card cell phone subscribers to register with cellular providers is causing confusion among the companies.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Pertamina, Accelon to build $6b plant
Pertamina, Accelon to build $6b plantGrace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina and Canada's Accelon Energy Systems Inc. agreed to build a US$6 billion plant that would turn coal into diesel.The companies signed an initial agreement on Nov.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Kalla seeking to restore Papuan confidence
Kalla seeking to restore Papuan confidenceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla has again proved himself to be a more than competent mediator, bringing together officials from Papua and the central government on Thursday and prodding them into an agreement on the...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Witness testifies in favor of Newmont
Witness testifies in favor of Newmont MANADO, North Sulawesi: The Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) commission at the mines and energy ministry approved the installment by PT Newmont Minahasa Raya of its undersea tailings outlet pipe in Buyat Bay, a witness testified here on Friday.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
'It's time to improve teachers' welfare'
'It's time to improve teachers' welfare' With little fanfare, the country commemorated Teachers Day on Friday. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here on the state of the country's education system.Nurmanto, 35, is a resident of Bintaro Jaya housing complex in Tangerang, Banten.
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Papua to share revenue with West Irian Jaya
Papua to share revenue with West Irian JayaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has announced a plan to issue a regulation in lieu of law (perpu) to revise the special autonomy law for Papua, under which the resource-rich island will have to share its economic revenues between Papua and the new...
Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Bronze swept away from Indonesian water polo team
Bronze swept away from Indonesian water polo teamAgencies, Manila Despite anguished appeals from their cheering section, the national men's water polo team let a sizable lead slip away on Friday to lose the bronze medal in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.