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Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Another maid falls to her death
Another maid falls to her death INDONESIA: An Indonesian housemaid fell to her death from her employer's apartment in the Singapore area of Tampines while cleaning the windows on Saturday.Indonesian Embassy in Singapore spokesman Chalief Akbar identified the woman as Tirakat, who had been working...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Farmer beheaded in water dispute
Farmer beheaded in water dispute INDONESIA: A farmer from Bengkulu village, Bandu Agung was beheaded during a dispute over irrigation water, Antara reported.Police said Saturday that Ceman, 35, was killed on Wednesday by his neighbor identified only as Sar, 32, who later surrendered to police.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
OnTheShelves
OnTheShelves JAKARTA UNDERCOVER; Sex 'n the city, Moammar Emka, Galang Press, Yogyakarta, January 2003, Paperback 486 pages.Taking Moammar Emka's every word in his book Jakarta Undercover; Sex 'n the city, as the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, I felt outraged and deeply...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in Papua
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in PapuaTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The U.S. gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia confirmed on Saturday it had allocated from its budget allowances for the military and police in Papua to...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Family planning survives Indonesian crisis
Family planning survives Indonesian crisisPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Karinee, 30, the wife of a fisherman in Kalibaru, a coastal village in North Jakarta, already has three children and doesn't want more.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Internet age present problem of cyberbullies
Internet age present problem of cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby, Guardian, Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto."Thus ended the polite introduction.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, rituals
C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Classical music reaches out to younger audience
Classical music reaches out to younger audienceFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAvip Priatna, conductor of the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, sat onstage surrounded by children after their "Classics for Young People" concert held recently at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Obsidian stones shine for all
Obsidian stones shine for allMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Through its unconventional, bold and avant-garde designs, Island Jewels highlights the natural beauty of a lesser-known, naturally radiant stone born in the heart of volcanoes: obsidian.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Meditation and movement at Sukuh Temple
Meditation and movement at Sukuh TempleText and photo by: Tarko Sudiarno Sukuh, on the western slopes of Mt. Lawu, Surakarta, Central Java, is a special, ancient temple. Its special character is indicated by its physical appearance, somewhat like a slashed pyramid.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in Paris
Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in ParisKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Ida Widawati, a singer of tembang sunda, or traditional Sundanese songs, is no stranger to Parisian audiences.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Dance with me
Dance with meDance skills come second when establishing a dance company, according to Rusdi Rukmarata, the founder of Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia. Rather, it is commitment and idealism that really count, he says.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
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~ Le Meridien is a global hotel group that always incorporates those artistic elements reflective of local culture into its modern facilities and technology. Le Meridien Jakarta chose the ethnic touch of Central Java in its artistic decoration, including Rumah Kudus, which was chosen not only for...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Thuggery is everyday practice everywhere
Thuggery is everyday practice everywhereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The act of violence against Tempo is just one example of how thuggery has become so rampant -- or perhaps institutionalized -- that many have raised doubts over law enforcement to eradicate it.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Dealing with the cyberbullies
Dealing with the cyberbullies Dealing with cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby Guardian Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto." Thus ended the polite introduction.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Water, God's gift the poor struggle for
Water, God's gift the poor struggle forDamar Harsanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You may live in a billion-dollar house a la Bill Gates, with all the latest technological gadgets that leave your neighbors green with envy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
JP/7/PUNAH
JP/7/PUNAHCentral Sulawesi is losing traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaIn many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003Exhibitions* Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav, S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5241069), March 19 to April 12.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday March 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday March 15, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Monolog, by Mas Dibyo at Lobby Hotel Ciputra, Jl. Jend. S, Parman, Slipi, West Jakarta, (Tel.0812-2870-400 or 0811- 86-4773), on April 1 to April 14, at 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. * Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
`How will we survive after the reclamation?'
`How will we survive after the reclamation?' The reclamation plan for the city's north coast has drawn strong objections due to its possible environmental and social impacts. The Rp 20 trillion project plans to reclaim more than 5,000 hectares of marine and coastal area.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Schools reluctant to comply with education bill
Schools reluctant to comply with education billEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although born to a Muslim family, Hari, 25, spent six years of his studying time at a Catholic school. His parents enrolled him and signed agreements with the school, accepting several conditions, including the...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Antidrug campaign victory merely a pipe dream
Antidrug campaign victory merely a pipe dreamTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nationwide "Say No To Drugs" campaign is apparently nothing more than a public relations exercise regarding the issue of internationally organized drug trafficking, as the crime rate continues to...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
1. DRUG: 1 LINE 38 COUNTS
1. DRUG: 1 LINE 38 COUNTS Indonesian youths fueling drug craze 2. MARS: 1 LINE 35 COUNTS Mars radiation endangers astronauts Astronauts risk Mars radiation: Scientists
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
1. WATER: 3 x 20
1. WATER: 3 x 20 Country report on water legitimizes privatization 2. FREEPORT: 1 x 40 TNI chief admits to perks from Freeport 3. CUSTOMS: 2 x 35 Customs service wants to negotiate over new U.S. import policy 4. ACEH: JSC requests escorts following mob attack
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
CPI plant blockade causes huge financial losses
CPI plant blockade causes huge financial lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Villagers of Rokan Hilir regency in Riau province has blocked a gas plant belonging to PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) since February this year, causing massive losses to both the American oil and gas company and the...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
JP/R. Berto WedhatamaIN WITH THE NEW: Indonesian Military chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto (center) swears in the new commander of the Presidential Guard, Brig. Gen. Agung Widjajadi S. (right), at the Presidential Guard Headquarters in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmers
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislators vowed on Friday to reject any move to obligate farmers to pay for irrigation water as stipulated in the water resources bill now being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
'Dangdut' and 'ped xing'
'Dangdut' and 'ped xing'Michael L. Tan Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila An Indonesian anthropologist, Irwan Hidayana, likes to ask his students what comes to their mind when they hear dunia Melayu or "Malay world." His students quickly volunteer "Malaysia," "Indonesia" ...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Banks to help textile producers
Banks to help textile producersZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Rakyat Indonesia and Bank Danamon have agreed with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide help for troubled sarong and batik producers in Pekalongan, Central Java, and in Majalaya, West Java.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Aneka Tambang earnings falls
Aneka Tambang earnings falls JAKARTA: Indonesian gold and nickel producer PT Aneka Tambang said Friday its unaudited net profit for the full year of 2002 fell 43 percent to Rp 204 billion (US$22.9 million) from Rp 358 billion a year earlier.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Police seize 15 endangered species
Police seize 15 endangered species JAKARTA: Wildlife watchdog ProFauna and the Jakarta office of the Coordinating Body for Natural Resources Protection (BKSDA) at the Ministry of Forestry seized on Friday 15 species of endangered and protected animals.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Country report on water legitimizes privatization
Country report on water legitimizes privatizationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia country report prepared for the World Water Forum only justifies the government's plan to privatize water management but fails to clarify the implications of privatization, analysts and...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
S. Sulawesi wants permit of GMO producer suspended
S. Sulawesi wants permit of GMO producer suspendedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi Governor Amin Syam asked Jakarta on Friday to suspend the operations of PT Monagro Kimia, the Indonesian unit of U.S.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Indonesian youths fueling drug craze
Indonesian youths fueling drug crazeJoanne Collins, Reuters, Jakarta An ecstasy rush mixed with pulsating techno-beats and piercing strobe lights at a Jakarta night club is an addictive combination for 23-year-old Audi."I don't know how to describe it.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Aneka Tambang earnings falls
Aneka Tambang earnings falls JAKARTA: Indonesian gold and nickel producer PT Aneka Tambang said Friday its unaudited net profit for the full year of 2002 fell 43 percent to Rp 204 billion (US$22.9 million) from Rp 358 billion a year earlier.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
House to review govt sugar import policy
House to review govt sugar import policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has set up a special team to review a new government trade ruling on sugar which effectively limits the import of the commodity, a senior legislator said on Friday.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Councillors urge government to delay Papua split
Councillors urge government to delay Papua splitNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A special team formed by the Papua provincial legislature has concluded that the government's plan to split the province in three should be delayed until the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) is...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmers
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislators vowed on Friday to reject any move to obligate farmers to pay for irrigation water as stipulated in the water resources bill now being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance
ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance Publishing date : Sunday -- March 16, 2003 Time for clients to get SMART with their insurance Marriage, childbirth, promotion at work and other "life events" trigger many people nowadays to consider taking out insurance to protect their diverse needs.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Community leaders unite to denounce thuggery
Community leaders unite to denounce thuggeryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Community leaders, politicians and journalists joined hands on Friday to condemn the practice of thuggery, exemplified recently by supporters of businessman Tomy Winata who attacked the office and journalists of...
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Can schools really develop 'character'?
Can schools really develop 'character'?Simon Marcus Gower Director of Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Kotamodern, Tangerang Within the last 10 years or so, Indonesia has experienced the growth of a phenomenon in its education system.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Death sentence for corruptors
Death sentence for corruptorsFrom Kompas The government is striving to eradicate the trafficking and abuse of narcotics and illicit drugs (narkoba), and those found guilty have even been sentenced to death as a shock therapy. On the other hand, the elimination of corruption remains weak.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmers
Legislators reject water charge plan for farmersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators vowed on Friday to reject any move to obligate farmers to pay for irrigation water as stipulated in the water resources bill now being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday March 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday March 15, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Monolog, by Mas Dibyo at Lobby Hotel Ciputra, Jl. Jend. S, Parman, Slipi, West Jakarta, (Tel.0812-2870-400 or 0811- 86-4773), on April 1 to April 14, at 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. * Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sat, 15 Mar 2003
Can't build character in one day
Can't build character in one day The House of Representatives is deliberating the draft bill on the national education system. However, point 1 of Article 13 of the bill, giving students the right to receive religious instruction according to their faith from teachers who are of the same religion,...