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Sun, 15 Feb 2004
A house for Sumi
A house for SumiDewi K. Trembling, 18-year-old Sumi carried her baby, less than a year old, her eyes fixed on the group of uniformed men carrying clubs. She could not understand why these people had ruthlessly destroyed her house and anything inside it.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
On the shelves
On the shelvesStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta================================================ Seri Rumah Gaya: Sentuhan Etnik (Stylish Home Series: Ethnic Touch) Susilowati and photographer Antonio Zi, PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta, 2003 82 pp...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
'Chess queens' revel in Indonesia tour
'Chess queens' revel in Indonesia tourMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three top international women chess players say they are relishing their tour of Indonesia and are excited about playing in the US$12,500 Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master tournament, which starts here on Monday.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Jakarta still far from a city of fashion
Jakarta still far from a city of fashionT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Fashion is Paris, New York and Milan. These are the three cities people all over the world refer to when they talk about the hottest new clothes. What about Jakarta? "No way," you might say.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Helping parents face their greatest fear
Helping parents face their greatest fearHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, Jombang, Banten We don't expect our children to die before us -- it's not supposed to be that way.It's a fear that shadows the parents of children with cancer who attended a special "cancer camp" for needy patients held here...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Seamen freed from armed pirates
Seamen freed from armed piratesINDONESIA: Authorities freed all 11 crew of a fishing vessel seized by pirates in the Malacca Strait, and arrested the attackers, who were Aceh separatist rebels, a military spokesman said on Saturday.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Actress-singer Birkin bringing her music to town
Actress-singer Birkin bringing her music to townBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several years before disco queen Donna Summer sparked the puritan ire of America with her orgasmic oohing and aahing, British actress Jane Birkin released Je t'aime moi non plus in France in 1969.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Police arrest 8 for gun smuggling
Police arrest 8 for gun smugglingINDONESIA: Police said on Saturday they arrested eight people suspected of smuggling hundreds of firearms from southern Thailand to rebels in war-torn Aceh province.Six men and two women were arrested in North Sumatra and in West Java in January and February, said...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Nine hurt, two missing in building collapse
Nine hurt, two missing in building collapseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A three-story wall at the burned-out Tanah Abang textile market collapsed on Saturday, injuring at least nine people, including a marine soldier, while two other workers were buried and still missing under the rubble.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Students put on a play for harmony
Students put on a play for harmony Harmony will reign in Jakarta next Saturday when students from Texmaco DPS International School perform a play on the theme at Pusat Perfilman Usmar Ismail in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
TV Program: Sunday, February 15, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, February 15, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak9:00 Music: Delta10:00 TV Drama: Nostalgia11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Children's Program: Panggung Anak1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Children Drama2:30 English News...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Exploring the fashion world at local boutiques
Exploring the fashion world at local boutiquesDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta It was a cool afternoon when a couple with discerning taste, browsed around Oscar Lawalata's collection at Centro, Plaza Semanggi in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'
Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'Indra Harsaputra and I.D. Nugroho , The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Soekarnoputri met on Saturday with the chairman of the largest Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU),...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Street festival kicks off modestly in Kuningan
Street festival kicks off modestly in KuninganDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The opening day of Festival Rasuna 2004 at Pasar Festival mall on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Saturday, did not attract many visitors in the morning, despite its loud interactive games and...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Glad to be saviors for endangered wildlife
Glad to be saviors for endangered wildlifeSuganya Naidu, Contributor, Jakarta As conservationists around the country desperately seek political recognition and economic aid for orangutan rehabilitation programs, children in the Jakarta vicinity undertake a similar but creative approach into...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Marida Nasution: Another step on her artistic adventures
Marida Nasution: Another step on her artistic adventuresCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta As singer Ina "Ubiet" Nyak Raseuki stood in front of Marida Nasution's Blue Opera stage, the tones composed by new music master Tony Prabowo and given life by her unique voice filling the space of the new...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Jl. Jaksa: Time to reach out to more than the regulars?
Jl. Jaksa: Time to reach out to more than the regulars?Hera Diani and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Its reputation is firmly cemented as the spot for backpacker travelers, but Jl. Jaksa today resembles a jaded old woman who has seen better days.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Two injured in East Java gas factory explosion
Two injured in East Java gas factory explosionID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya At least two people were injured when an explosion was followed by a huge fire at the PT Samator Gas factory in Driyorejo, Gresik early on Saturday.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Marida Nasution does it again on her artistic adventures
Marida Nasution does it again on her artistic adventuresCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaAs singer Ina "Ubiet" Nyak Raseuki stood in front of Marida Nasution's Blue Opera stage, the tones composed by new music master Tony Prabowo and given life by her unique voice that filled the space of the new...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
British student sues over dress
British student sues over dressBRITAIN: A 15-year-old Muslim schoolgirl in Britain filed a case against her college on Friday for banning her from attending classes for wearing a long, flowing jilbab gown, lawyers said.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Jankowski finds RI an object of desire
Jankowski finds RI an object of desireChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta Until June 2001, German poet Martin Jankowski divided his biography into two parts -- before and after the reunification of Germany.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Pergola: Climbing plants that will grow on you
Pergola: Climbing plants that will grow on youMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pergola, the bower or covered walk made by putting climbing plants over a trellis or similar support, can be a strikingly attractive addition to a home.
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'
Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'Indra Harsaputra and I.D. Nugroho , The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Soekarnoputri met on Saturday with the chairman of the largest Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU),...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Symptoms of childhood cancers
Symptoms of childhood cancers The world marks the International Day of Childhood Cancer this Sunday, a time to reflect on the status of countries in dealing with the problem. According to the Indonesian Childhood Cancer Foundation (YOAI), childhood cancer still lacks proper attention from experts...
Sun, 15 Feb 2004
Bali's legendary mystique rediscovered in photos with soul
Bali's legendary mystique rediscovered in photos with soulJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Huge table-top photo books on Indonesia are nothing new. In fact wander into the gift shop of any major local hotel and you are liable to find a dozen.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Morrow shows 1999 election snaps
Morrow shows 1999 election snaps YOGYAKARTA: Australian photographer-cum-lawyer and artist Bill Morrow is exhibiting until Feb. 17 at the French Cultural Center (CCF) 32 black-and-white photos of Indonesian election campaigning activities documented during the 1999 general elections.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Home Affairs Ministry to supervise regional budget
Home Affairs Ministry to supervise regional budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Home Affairs will oversee the use of regional budget, taking over the supervisory role from regional legislatures (DPRDs).In the planned revision of law No.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Terms of reference for ethnic Chinese
Terms of reference for ethnic ChineseFrom Media IndonesiaSuhento Liaw's recent article published in Media Indonesia on the terms of reference for the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia is nothing new, as the controversy emerged as far back as the 1920s.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Student body backs political campaigns on campus
Student body backs political campaigns on campusRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan In contrast to the stance of other student bodies, the Student Executive Body (BEM) of the Samarinda State Polytechnic in East Kalimantan has decided to allow political parties to campaign on campus.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Navy sinks hijacked vessel in Aceh
Navy sinks hijacked vessel in Aceh JAKARTA: The Navy sank a foreign cargo vessel on Thursday after it was hijacked by three Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists.The Navy deployed three warships to hunt down the KM Champion XIX. It is thought the GAM members were killed in the incident.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Winterbottom, versatile director
Winterbottom, versatile directorKenny Santana, Contibutor, Rotterdam, Netherlands Welcome to Sarajevo back in 1997 was probably director Michael Winterbottom's only film shown in Indonesia's commercial cinemas.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Bogor to have ring road
Bogor to have ring road BOGOR: Toll road constructor PT Jasa Marga will start the construction of a 11.2-kilometer ring road next year that will connect Baranangsiang-Sentul-Kedung Badak-Cilebut-Cibadak and Darmaga subdistrict.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Traffic In Jakarta
Traffic In Jakarta Traffic in Jakarta is characterized by heavy congestion and disorderliness. Too many vehicles are on the streets and roads today.The Jakarta administration's three-in-one policy, stipulating that on certain streets, a car must carry at least three passengers, has now been...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Doctors detect possible tumor behind Tommy's eye
Doctors detect possible tumor behind Tommy's eyeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team of 10 doctors at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital detected a possible tumor behind convicted felon Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's left eye and a stomach ulcer, but said that the youngest son of former...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Students step up pressure
Students step up pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Students nationwide again took to the streets on Friday, rejecting the Supreme Court's decision that acquitted Akbar Tandjung of graft charges.The second day of protest went peacefully, unlike the day earlier, when at least 60 student protesters...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Tainted blood on the rise, PMI says
Tainted blood on the rise, PMI saysAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Red Cross (PMI Jakarta) has revealed that donated blood contaminated with hepatitis B and C, HIV and syphilis is increasing.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
French FM greeted with Sikh protests
French FM greeted with Sikh protestsINDIA: A small group of Sikhs and Muslims on Friday held a noisy demonstration in the Indian capital against a French government proposal to ban Islamic headscarves and other religious symbols, including Sikh turbans, in state schools.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
'Black zone' gears for general elections
'Black zone' gears for general electionsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Sawang district, Aceh province, is determined to see political parties campaigning for the upcoming general election, despite the fact that it is still classified as a "black zone" by the Indonesian Military...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Three-in-one bothersome
Three-in-one bothersomeFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Jakarta city administration is now enforcing its three-in- one policy that requires that a car must carry a minimum of three passengers to be able to pass certain streets during certain hours in the morning and afternoon.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
UN seeking to regulate trade and use of biotechnology at
UN seeking to regulate trade and use of biotechnology at negotiations in Southeast AsiaA.H. Zakri and W. Bradnee Chambers, Kuala Lumpur Two years ago the World Summit on Sustainable Development yielded a controversial decision to launch negotiations on a global regime to regulate the access and use...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Police pursue bottle-thrower
Police pursue bottle-throwerEvi Mariani and Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta police chief has revealed that his officers charged into and severely beat dozens of protesting students in front of the Supreme Court building on Thursday because a single bottle tossed toward the...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Who's to blame?
Who's to blame? The Unesco report on education published this week is yet more evidence of Indonesia's poor education system. According to the report, as many as 7 percent of Indonesia's 26 million children between the ages of seven and 12, or about 1,820,000 children, are forced to terminate their...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Instilling literature as an educational tool
Instilling literature as an educational toolThomas Hidya Tjaya, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta Certain words often yield particular renditions that go beyond their actual meanings. The word "philosophy", for instance, may connote a certain abstruse and abstract study of...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
1. MARKET: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. MARKET: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Stocks, rupiah indifferent to Akbar furor 2. IRAQ: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Early polls in Iraq 'impossible' 3. GOLF: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Young Walrus catches Tiger off guard 4. BIRD: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS UN issues severe bird flu warning to hard-hit Asia 5.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
TV Today: Saturday, February 14, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, February 14, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama: Nostalgia11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Health2:30 English News Service3:00 Playing Guitar3:30 City News4:00 Film6:00 Pesona Fisika7:00 News8:00 TV Series9:00 News:...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Ryaas Rasyid's party proclaims real meaning of autonomy
Ryaas Rasyid's party proclaims real meaning of autonomyAnton Doni, Head, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Among the main architects of Indonesia's regional autonomy, once referred to as the world's largest experiment in governance, is Ryaas Rasyid, former minister of...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Axing graft takes more than words
Axing graft takes more than wordsBenny Susetyo, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java President Megawati's recent statement during the inauguration of Naval barracks in Driyoreji, Gresik, East Java, is interesting to note.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
No special Valentine's Day events at malls
No special Valentine's Day events at mallsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apart from giving chocolates and red roses to a loved one on Valentine's Day, a romantic candle-lit dinner at a fancy restaurant is also a favorite for young couples.
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Reclamation project undeterred
Reclamation project undeterredM. Taufiqurrahman and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the central government's demand for a new feasibility study and design of the controversial reclamation project on Jakarta's north coast, Governor Sutiyoso said his administration was merely...
Sat, 14 Feb 2004
SAR team halts search for Belaza crew
SAR team halts search for Belaza crew SIKKA, East Nusa Tenggara: A Search and Rescue (SAR) team and water police in Sikka regency have decided to halt search operations after one week for seven ship crew members still missing in waters off the coast of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province.