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On bird flu

On bird flu Indonesia has a major opportunity in the face of the bird flu scare to do something about the enormous trade here in wild birds. While it seems extremely unlikely that bird markets such as Barito and Pramuka in Jakarta might be immediately closed down, there are immediate initiatives...

Kuala Lumpur summit takes ASEAN to higher plane

Kuala Lumpur summit takes ASEAN to higher planeEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Since its inception 38 years ago, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has operated on principles that, in spite of its seemingly endless summits and meetings throughout the year, defy a true...

Rupiah may gain further: Analysts

Rupiah may gain further: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah is expected to continue its advance against the U.S. dollar this week, although not as strongly as before, analysts are saying, as it begins to run out of last week's steam due to a market euphoria over the Cabinet's new economic...

ASEAN delivers the HOGs and HOS

ASEAN delivers the HOGs and HOSIn the alphabet soup of Asian diplomacy, a HOG's no animal, the ARF doesn't bark, and everybody's in the same ZOPFAN.A summit without acronyms is like a day without SEANWFZ -- as the old saying goes -- and the annual ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur is once again serving...

Airstrip to open on Kepulauan Seribu

Airstrip to open on Kepulauan SeribuBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo attract a larger number of tourists to the resorts on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency, the city administration is repairing and developing an airstrip on Panjang isle, the construction of which will start...

Thai govt says no bird flu mutation

Thai govt says no bird flu mutation THAILAND: Thai public health authorities rejected suggestions on Sunday there was uncertainty about the latest bird flu fatality or that the virus had mutated into an easily transmissible form.

Students determine studies to support career

Students determine studies to support careerBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaEducation should be fun. It is much better if it supports the career one interested in.But Tora Sudiro, 32, named best local actor at the Panasonic Awards show earlier this month, never got the approval from his...

'Rel Waktu' illustrates life on a train

'Rel Waktu' illustrates life on a trainAndrew Fuller, Contributor/Jakarta The day before, I had gone to Bogor. I arrived at the train station and I said to a friend who met me there in front of a donut shop: "I feel like I've actually left Jakarta.

Millennium offers Xmas package

Millennium offers Xmas package Turn the Christmas and New Year holidays into a more festive and memorable experience by staying at one of Jakarta's hotels. Millennium Hotel is one such hotel offering a holiday package starting from Rp 395,000 per night, including one-night accommodation, breakfast...

Ayurvedic therapy arrives in Jakarta

Ayurvedic therapy arrives in JakartaJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor, Jakarta In ancient India, wise men believed that there was more to plants than just leaves, flowers and roots, properties that went beyond the human eye.

A Tale from a Coffee Stall -- Part I

A Tale from a Coffee Stall -- Part IBy Muram BatuA lot of Acehnese thinkers get their ideas from chatting at coffee stalls. Likewise, most Acehnese businessmen emerge from the same stalls. Unsurprisingly, roadside coffee shops in Aceh can be found along the trans-Sumatra highway.

Malaysia will make America's Cup bid

Malaysia will make America's Cup bid KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will make a challenge in 2011 for the America's Cup, the world's oldest sailing competition, a newspaper reported here on Saturday. The New Straits Times said discussions were under way to organize a team to challenge in the event, with...

Letters to the editor: Effecting change through writing

Letters to the editor: Effecting change through writing The following letters to the editor were part of an assignment given to year eight students at Ipeka Christian Bilingual School, with an objective to have them plan, draft, revise, edit and present a persuasive letter.

Correction

CorrectionAn error appeared in "Young photographers create global ties through ASEF" by Kunang Helmi on page 6 in the Dec. 4 issue of the Sunday Post, as regards photographer Stefanny Imelda's background.

Letter #8

Letter #8Dear Sir/Madam,I am a student at Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. My name is Karina Andin, grade 8. I want to share a personal experience. Last week, my family and I went to Plaza Senayan. I live in West Jakarta, so it is quite far. It took about one hour because there was a traffic jam.

Traditional children's tales launched in English

Traditional children's tales launched in EnglishIndonesian Children's Favorite Stories Joan Suynaga, transl.; Salim Martowiredjo, illus. Periplus Editions, November 2005 65 pp. (hardcover) Periplus Indonesia, in cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched last Sunday a...

Four-hour blaze destroy 240 homes

Four-hour blaze destroy 240 homesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susi, 43, was still sound asleep when she was suddenly awoken by her neighbors shouting that her house, located in Kota Bambu Utara subdistrict, West Jakarta, was on fire.

Christmas magic at Borobudur

Christmas magic at Borobudur People say Christmas is always a magical time, and the Borobudur Hotel is offering its own holiday magic with a special two-night stay in its Magical Christmas Treat promotion.The promotion is limited to bookings from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25 or from Dec. 24 to Dec.

Revitalizing pesantren's role in era of globalized education

Revitalizing pesantren's role in era of globalized educationM. Yunus, Contributor, YogyakartaReproduksi Ulama di Era Global: Resistensi Tradisional Islam (Reproducing ulema in he global era; Traditional resistance of Islam) Dr. H. Muhtarom H.M.

Bad weather hinders famine relief in Papua

Bad weather hinders famine relief in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura No relief has arrived as yet for starving Papuans, after bad weather prevented on Saturday the delivery of food aid and medicines to a famine-stricken area of Papua.

'I La Galigo'

'I La Galigo'Correction: The photo caption of a scene from I La Galigo on the front page of our Saturday edition should read Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 for public performances of the play and not Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 as printed. We regret the error. --Editor

S. Korean president to visit RP

S. Korean president to visit RPPHILIPPINES: South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun was to visit the Philippines next week to further boost ties between the two countries, a foreign department statement said on Saturday. During his visit from Dec. 14 through Dec.

TV Program: Sunday, December 11, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, December 11, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 Morning News 7:00 Documentary7:30 TV Drama8:00 Children Show: Arena 1239:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Variety Show1:00 p.m.

Louis Vuitton opens new outlet

Louis Vuitton opens new outlet International luxury goods producer Louis Vuitton (LV) opened a new store at Plasa Senayan in South Jakarta last week, with a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by actress Dian Sastrowardoyo.

Unearthing Cham links with Indonesia

Unearthing Cham links with Indonesia Dr. Pierre-Yves Manguin is a member of the Ecole francaise d'Extreme Orient (EFEO) and teaches at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes in Paris. He has lived and worked in Indonesia for extended periods, and his research focuses on the history and archaeology of...

Dining at lovely Mei Restaurant

Dining at lovely Mei RestaurantKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lovely interior of Mei Chinese restaurant at Jakarta's Nikko Hotel could make guests forget for a moment that they are in a restaurant.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 11, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 11, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.

Letter #1

Letter #1Dear Sir/Madam, I am a student of Ipeka Bilingual High School and my name is Cindy. Every day, when I go to school, I always experience traffic jams. There are so many cars on the street and some of them do not obey the traffic rules.

Letter #2

Letter #2Dear Sir/Madam,I am a student of Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. Each time I go out of my house, I always feel very sad because I realize that the air quality of Jakarta is very bad because it's heavily polluted.

Letter #3

Letter #3Dear Sir/Madam,I am a student of Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. My name is Hadrian Anthony Sediono. Last Friday, my friends and I were walking on the street. We were shocked by the smell from all over the place. It's because of the garbage people throw [away] on the streets.

Agent Provocateur releases new scent

Agent Provocateur releases new scent After a wait of a couple of years, high-end Jakarta consumers can finally purchase a bottle of Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum, which was launched on Tuesday.The launch of the fragrance took place at Mistere, The Ritz- Carlton Jakarta, and was attended by...

Letter #5

Letter #5Dear Sir/Madam,I am a student of Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. Traffic jams in Jakarta are really a big problem. Every morning when I go to school or in the evening when I go to my piano lesson, there is always a traffic jam. I cannot predict the traffic in Jakarta.

W.S. Rendra, 70 and still going strong

W.S. Rendra, 70 and still going strongKurniawan Hari and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poet W.S. Rendra is now 70 years old. Unlike many Indonesians, he is still strong, both mentally and physically, and eager to talk about his poems and the nation.Born on Nov.

Russia, Australia sign key pacts with ASEAN

Russia, Australia sign key pacts with ASEANRob Delaney and Cherian Thomas, Bloomberg/Kuala LumpurRussia signed an economic cooperation agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday, at the same day the association signed a non-aggression treaty with Australia.

B&O unveils Beoliving

B&O unveils Beoliving Bang & Olufsen (B&O) put its final touches on its outlet in Plaza Senayan on Thursday and launched Beoliving, a cozy space with an integrated audio, video and lighting system.The integrated entertainment system enables home owners to operate the video player, audio system,...

Mining life from a crater

Mining life from a crater The Kawah Ijen crater of Mt. Ijen in Banyuwangi, East Java, stands 2,384 meters above sea level and is a combination of beauty and horror. The crater features a peaceful, breathtaking lake with greenish-blue water.

Jakarta Theater

Jakarta Theater Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 9 Central Jakarta Tel. 3156725TIM 21 Galeri Cipta 3 Graha Bhakti Budaya Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta Tel. 334720, 31937325Teater Kecil Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta Tel. 31923603Istituto Italiano di Cultura Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.

Letter #7

Letter #7Dear Sir or Madam,I am a student at Ipeka Bilingual School. Every day, I always see rubbish on the street and nobody cares about it. Many people throw rubbish everywhere. They don't want to obey the rules, but if the big and heavy rains come, my neighbors and maybe everybody else gets...

Bvlgari launches Assioma series

Bvlgari launches Assioma series Luxury watchmaker Bvlgari launched last week its Assioma watch series for men and women at a Italian cocktail party at the Imam Bonjol events house in Central Jakarta.Several top models showed the guests, comprising both foreign and local jet-set crowd, the wrist...

Letter #6

Letter #6Dear Sir/Madam,I am a year eight student of Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. Last week, my family and I went to a bazaar for charity at Hotel Gran Melia, Kuningan. We departed from our house at 10 a.m. Unbelievably, we arrived at Hotel Gran Melia at 12:30 p.m.

Microsoft launches new servers

Microsoft launches new servers Software producer PT Microsoft Indonesia launched last week three new servers for business enterprises: the SQL 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and Biztalk 2006.The servers, with a price range of between US$2,999 and $7,213, have recently been test-tried by local...

Papua Police admit to HIV/AIDS cases

Papua Police admit to HIV/AIDS casesThe Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Jakarta A few days after the military admitted a dozen deaths due to AIDS-related causes, four policemen have reportedly died of AIDS in Papua over the past five years and at least eight others now living with HIV.

Avocado recipes

Avocado recipesGuacamole ala Jakarta A hot, delicious dip for fried cassava chipsIngredients: 1/4 small onion 1-2 plump, seeded chili Serrano (or chili Toraja, a plump green chili available in supermarkets) 3 green chili paddy, seeded 2 sprigs fresh cilantro (daun ketumbar, Chinese parsley) 1/4 tsp...

A free shuttle bus service is available daily during the festival

A free shuttle bus service is available daily during the festival period, from Dec. 10 to Dec. 18. Operational hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be one minibus on standby in the parking lot of Jakarta Theater and one minibus on standby in the parking lot of Taman Ismail Marzuki (look for "JiFFest...

Letter #4

Letter #4Dear Sir/Madam,I am a student at Ipeka Christian Bilingual School. Every morning when I go to school, I'm almost always trapped in traffic congestion. As a result, I am often late to school. Sometimes in the afternoon when I go home from school, I get caught in traffic congestion.

Aceh writing school to give humanitarian award

Aceh writing school to give humanitarian award Banda Aceh's Do Karim creative writing school, part of the Tikar Pandan cultural community network, is to present the Do Karim Award at 8 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Do Karim bookstore on Jl. Iskandar, Banda Aceh.

Parent-teacher conferences: Opportunity for active involvement

Parent-teacher conferences: Opportunity for active involvementGerald Donovan, Contributor, Jakarta A large amount of research shows that parental involvement is the most important factor in a student's success in school.

You say 'apokat', I say 'alpuket': The versatile fruit

You say 'apokat', I say 'alpuket': The versatile fruitSuryatini N. Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta While discussing why our rather low and leafy avocado tree did not bloom, the gardener commented that years ago he had suggested to me to plant a male tree next to the existing tree.

AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property

I understand your point DQ, but i still dont think its fair....i would estimate 50% of the apartments in my building (Millenium towers) are owned by Indonesians. Its just like little Jakarta here. EVERY girl on the reception desk is Indonesian.

AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property

Someone offered to sell me a bar on Blok M the other day (Top Gun). I thought about it for 1000 second, until I remembered that as a non citizen I have zero rights. I didnt buy, the bar closed last Friday and all of the staff are out of work.