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Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Another way to keep your body in good shape
Another way to keep your body in good shapeDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As people's intake of fatty, sugar-laden and salted food continues to rise, obesity has become a major threat, especially for women.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Teen music: What's cool, what's hot, what's not
Teen music: What's cool, what's hot, what's notClara E. Summers and Celeste C. De Jong Zumaeta, Contributor, Bogor, West JavaHave you noticed kids on the streets? Most of them are wearing earphones and are happily tuning out the world with rock, rap, hip hop and pop.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?Sondang Grace Sirait, Contributor, JakartaThe other week I was out with my boyfriend, circling the Pondok Indah area to find a decent dinner. Or supper, rather, since it was past 10 at night.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?
Do we have to live in poverty to understand it?Sondang Grace Sirait, Contributor, JakartaThe other week I was out with my boyfriend, circling the Pondok Indah area to find a decent dinner. Or supper, rather, since it was past 10 at night.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Photo Focus Issue
Photo Focus IssueJP/P.J. LeoA woman enjoys a Jacuzzi at a Martha Tilaar spa center in Prapanca, South Jakarta as part of the traditional spa treatment provided by the center.JPA member of a Jakarta fitness club uses the latest version of a stationary bike to firm her thighs.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaYoung Indonesian star Sunu Wahyu Trijati won the 2004 Salonpas International Junior Tennis Championships for the second consecutive year after he beat second seed Luka Ocvirk of Slovenia 6-3, 6-3 at the Kemayoran Tennis Center on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
AOL-Time Warner: How a sure thing fizzled
AOL-Time Warner: How a sure thing fizzledIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, JakartaThere Must Be A Pony in Here Somewhere: The AOL Time Warner Debacle and the Quest for the Digital Future Kara Swisher with Lisa Dickey, Crown Business, 2003 xi + 306 ppBack in January 2000, the world was shocked when an...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku
PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: Some 3,000 supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN) flocked Merdeka square here on Saturday for the first rally held by the party during the campaign period.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Made in India, or looks like it, for fashion clout
Made in India, or looks like it, for fashion cloutHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndian fashion travels well: From the heyday of the silk road to Paris and New York runway shows today, the garments have never failed to inspire with the exoticism of their rich colors and intricate details.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Gade keeps up jinx on Taufik
Gade keeps up jinx on TaufikBRITAIN: Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat had his dream of an All England men's singles title quashed once again as he lost 15-9, 15-9 in the semifinal to nemesis Peter Gade of Denmark on Saturday.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Finding fitness equipment in Jakarta
Finding fitness equipment in JakartaSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing awareness about the importance of sport for health among the public has had a positive effect on the sale of fitness and health equipment, such as treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines and...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Say what? How much English is too much English
Say what? How much English is too much EnglishKrabbe K.E. Piting, Contributor, JakartaBali, December 2003. I was having a delightfully cheap sushi dinner with a friend at the back of a popular Japanese restaurant (owned by the Yakuza, if you believe the rumors).
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Clean living: Harmony in minimalist home
Clean living: Harmony in minimalist homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West JavaNestled amid beautiful natural surroundings in Cimahpar, Bogor, the compact, three-story house is a comfortable yet functional home for its owners, and stands as a work of art in the neighborhood.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Voice of the people: Take your pick of music courses
Voice of the people: Take your pick of music courses There are dozens of music courses in town, all having their own specialities on offer, although at first glance at their signboard it's often hard to tell apart.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
New restaurant Papadum an audacious taste of India
New restaurant Papadum an audacious taste of IndiaBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaThe past couple of years have brought a few new welcome additions to the once thin-on-the-ground Indian restaurants in these here parts, joining mainstays Haveli, Queen's Tandoor and Jewel of India, as well as...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Courses strike a chord with Mozarts in training
Courses strike a chord with Mozarts in trainingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMaybe the deafening MTV message -- it's ultra-cool to sing, be in a band and feast on the trappings of success -- is hitting home.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Man nabbed for burning PKB flag
Man nabbed for burning PKB flag SURABAYA: Police arrested Tikno, a resident of Pakis subdistrict here on Saturday for burning flags belonging to the National Awakening Party (PKB) early in the day.The incident took place in front of a mosque in Simokerto area when several security guards of PKB...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
'Galigo' production gets rousing reception in Singapore
'Galigo' production gets rousing reception in SingaporeTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeThunderous applause and a standing ovation greeted the close of Friday's world theatrical premiere of I La Galigo, directed by the acclaimed Robert Wilson and featuring more than 50 of Indonesia's...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
DPD picks reach out to the people in Jakarta
DPD picks reach out to the people in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThree days into the election campaign on Saturday, candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) visited, and talked and sang with the people in an attempt to win their votes.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
New restaurant an audacious taste of India
New restaurant an audacious taste of IndiaBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe past couple of years have brought welcome additions to the once thin-on-the-ground Indian restaurants in these here parts, joining mainstays Haveli, Queen's Tandoor and Jewel of India, as well as Hazara and Shah...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 14, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 14, 2004Exhibitions* Hina Ningyoo Japanese Dolls at Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until March 19.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Caught in a road trap
Caught in a road trapAs the Jakarta administration moves to improve the quality of life in the city, more roads are being constructed to try to ease the capital's notorious traffic jams.But construction of several underpasses and overpasses at different locations across the city in the past two...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Vocal coach Bertha's unchained melody
Vocal coach Bertha's unchained melodyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are many adjectives to describe the rather complicated personality of singing guru Bertha, but let's start with "moody".Run a few feeling-out questions her way, even the basic one like when she started as a voice coach,...
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
On the record
On the recordArtist : bip Album : Udara Segar (Aquarius Musikindo)Formed by three former members of rock group Slank, bip did not have much to offer when they released an album four years ago, which was a flop.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
In the article [i]Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat
In the article Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat food brand, printed on this page in Saturday's edition, the customer service hot line for distributor PT Effem Indonesia was incorrect. The number is (021) 7890541. We regret any inconvenience caused to PT Effem Indonesia or our readers.
Sun, 14 Mar 2004
Names of 'crooked politicians' released
Names of 'crooked politicians' releasedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConstituents got a helping hand on Saturday, as the long-awaited list of what non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called crooked politicians was made public.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Mayor's favoritism complained
Mayor's favoritism complained TANGERANG: A group of artists on the Tangerang Municipal Art Council (DKKT) have complained the Tangerang mayor favors sports over the arts.Endro, a DKKT leader, said in a meeting on Friday that Mayor Wahidin Halim only paid attention to soccer players, providing them...
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
The elections and anti-corruption measures
The elections and anti-corruption measuresPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com This year there will be a new government in Indonesia. You can be sure that we will see some of the same old faces around the legislature just as we will see some new ones.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
PDI-P can't satisfy people's aspiration
PDI-P can't satisfy people's aspiration JAYAPURA, Papua: Maybe they were nervous or just overly emotional, but two campaigners for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) had a difficult time pronouncing "aspiration" during a campaign rally at Trikora field in Jayapura.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Akbar rambles on to silence rival
Akbar rambles on to silence rival Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung had his own method for sidelining fellow party member Surya Paloh, who did not obey the party's ruling that among Golkar's six possible presidential candidates, only Akbar can campaign outside of Java.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
KPU drops ultimatum to President, VP
KPU drops ultimatum to President, VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon After repeated threats, the General Elections Commission (KPU) retreated on Friday from its demand that President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz take leave to campaign for the respective political parties.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
PM Abdullah marks new break with Mahathir era
PM Abdullah marks new break with Mahathir eraM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's ruling coalition has made sweeping changes in its line-up of candidates for elections on March 21, marking a fresh break with the leadership of retired strongman Mahathir Mohamad.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Transparent election
Transparent election budgets needed From KompasThe District Elections Committee of East Bekasi has announced the pay for the ballot support group (KPPS) head is Rp 40,000 a day while this year's general election takes place. It implies the fee is paid only on election days.The Kompas, Feb.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Endemic to Sumatra island, Amorphophallus titanum, which means
Endemic to Sumatra island, Amorphophallus titanum, which means the god Titan's scepter, has the largest inflorescence among the Araceae family. The flower can reach a height of six meters and a diameter of three meters.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
RI, China battle in Thomas and Uber
RI, China battle in Thomas and UberZakki Hakim and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Titleholder Indonesia faces the prospect of a tough game with top seed China with the two Asian and world badminton powerhouses drawn in the same group for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup competitions.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Major parties fight over Susilo
Major parties fight over SusiloThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Political parties are rushing to court Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following his resignation from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet on Thursday.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
The sultan and I held talks: Wiranto
The sultan and I held talks: Wiranto Following in the footsteps of fellow Golkar Party presidential hopeful Surya Paloh, former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret). Wiranto paid a visit to Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X on Friday.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat food brand
Health study prompts recall of famous dog, cat food brandThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The distributor of well-known dog and cat food, PT Effem Indonesia, the local branch of U.S.-based Effem Foods voluntarily recalled several products from the market starting Friday over concerns as to the quality of...
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
A groundwater tax?
A groundwater tax? The city bylaw on a groundwater tax which was approved by the Jakarta administration on Wednesday has provoked concern and questions among the public. The promotion of the bylaw has apparently been inadequate.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Bappenas warns of economic impact of elections
Bappenas warns of economic impact of electionsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic growth may slow down this year to 3 percent if the general elections become violent and create instability, the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) said in a study issued on Friday.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Indovision's poor service
Indovision's poor service I'm a subscriber to Indovision (P.T. Matahara Lintas Cakrawala) and I have patiently ignored the customer service representatives' unfriendly behavior over a period of five (!) years.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Schools must be able to stimulate their students to love learning
Schools must be able to stimulate their students to love learningSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope School, Jakarta Classrooms in Indonesian schools can be sombre places. Heavy benches behind which students sit in regimented rows.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Jamsostek to reduce investments in bank deposits
Jamsostek to reduce investments in bank depositsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned social security firm PT Jamsostek plans to cut its investment in bank time deposits this year amid the current low interest rate environment.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
'If I've had a fight, I go to a beauty salon'
'If I've had a fight, I go to a beauty salon' Many people point to a lack of education and poverty as the main triggers for domestic violence, the victims of which are most often women and children. In observance of International Women's Day last Monday, The Jakarta Post discussed domestic violence...
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Amoseas to build third geothermal power plant
Amoseas to build third geothermal power plantDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amoseas Indonesia Inc., a unit of U.S.-based ChevronTexaco, is currently under negotiation with two state-owned companies to build a third geothermal power plant, Darajat III, in Darajat, West Java, a company...
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Exhibition in homage to Widayat
Exhibition in homage to Widayat MAGELANG, Central Java: To commemorate the anniversary of the late maestro Widayat's birthday, the management of the Museum Haji Widayat in Mungkid, Magelang, Central Java, is to hold a two-week painting exhibition here.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Poll body assures public all is OK
Poll body assures public all is OKThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon/Samarinda Despite repeated rescheduling the General Elections Commission (KPU) claimed on Friday that 85 percent of over 300 million ballot papers would reach all polling stations by March 25.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Thousands of PAN supporters bored
Thousands of PAN supporters bored MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Most of some 1,000 supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN) abandoned PAN campaign on Friday, held at Bumi Tamalanrea Permai field in Makassar city.Most of the supporters initially flooded the field at 1 p.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Supreme Court's ruling
Supreme Court's rulingFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Supreme Court ruling to exonerate Akbar Tandjung is just a plagiarized, humorous piece by Srimulat, one of the country's famous groups of comedians. However, it falls flat as a joke.Unfortunately, ordinary citizens can do nothing about this.
Sat, 13 Mar 2004
Rupiah Rates March 12
Rupiah Rates March 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,669.43 5,933.28 6,334.86 6,267.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,335.29 4,746.85 5,067.64 5,014.34 Canadian dollar 1 6,908.32 6,145.34 6,561.77 6,491.63 Swiss franc 1 7,170.97 6,381.30 6,811.24 6,740.