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Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Magazine taps into urban youth culture
Magazine taps into urban youth cultureHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Bandung For some people, anything mainstream is frightening. Because mainstream could mean bubblegum pop, boybands, Hollywood schlock -- in short, the products of the big fat capitalist pigs.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Five injured as stone-throwing students disrupt Ambon peace rally
Five injured as stone-throwing students disrupt Ambon peace rallyOctavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The quest for peace in Maluku faced yet another challenge on Saturday as violence marred a parade of Muslims and Christians in the Maluku capital of Ambon.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Going for laughs is a drag for 'Tessy'
Going for laughs is a drag for 'Tessy'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On stage, it's the Hell's Angels look -- all leather from the boots to the hat, and metal chains worn as accessories. The twist is that he acts like a "she", a shrewd, shrill coquette who will do anything to get a man's...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Closet door remains shut for many gays
Closet door remains shut for many gaysHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It took years of pretending, of dating women and feeling hollow inside when others teased him about when he would get married, before "Heldy" finally faced facts.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 3, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 3, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Religious Teachings8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 News11:00 Traditional Comedy12:30 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 Volleyball: Surabaya Flame vs Jakarta Patriot (live)5:00 Teen's Program6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Growing up gay in RI easier than it used was
Growing up gay in RI easier than it used wasArziel C.B., Contributor, Jakarta One of the most frequently asked questions I get when people find out I am gay is, "when did you come out?"I usually shoot back with, "what is your definition of coming out?" In the technical sense of the phrase -- that...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
When will we learn discipline
When will we learn discipline A recent one-day bilateral conference involving a Japanese aid organization and a professional association from Indonesia once again gave me a lot of insights on what makes a nation great -- and what has debased a previously great nation.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Wanted: RI movies for adults
Wanted: RI movies for adultsJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta It is a time of celebration for local youngsters as they can finally go to the multiplexes to see movies they can relate to, which speak their own language and show pictures of the city they live in.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Mother, daughter join force in praise of classical music
Mother, daughter join force in praise of classical musicMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Pranawengrum Katamsi, 59, has been making music for over half a century and always seems ready to burst into yet another song.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
'It's hard to find a man who likes to listen'
'It's hard to find a man who likes to listen'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It must take a lot for Debby Mitzy Sahertian, better known as Debby Sahertian, to keep her resume in order, covering as it does a range of jobs from model to public relations officer, plus the various hats she has...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Boy Scouts help in garbage clean-up
Boy Scouts help in garbage clean-upAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 1,000 scouts went to work on Saturday cleaning up mounting garbage in the Senen area in Central Jakarta.They not only picked up the trash, but also worked at separating organic trash from nonorganic waste and...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Tradition stays in step in Ponorogo
Tradition stays in step in PonorogoKartika Bagus C., Contributor, Ponorogo, East Java Ponorogo's name is inevitably associated with reog, the ancient tradition of folk dance troupes led by a warok, a man believed to possess supernatural powers.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Falungong members gather in Jakarta to share experiences
Falungong members gather in Jakarta to share experiencesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 700 members of the Falungong international spiritual movement from 10 countries are gathering here for their second conference, a forum for them to share their experiences.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Making a return to a fitness program
Making a return to a fitness programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Remember Jeff and Heidi? If you don't, both are reporters at The Jakarta Post who were also volunteers in a three-month fitness program to reclaim their long-lost fitness.The program began last November, and it kicked off well.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
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Pick of the Flicks For the past several years, The Jakarta Post has run the Pick of the Flicks movie theater schedule as a service to our readers. However, during this time, we have received complaints that the schedule is frequently inaccurate, either in the time or the movies listed at the...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Mouth-to-mouth: Caring for you lips
Mouth-to-mouth: Caring for you lipsMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta They are one of the most expressive features on our face, yet they often receive the least attention when it comes to personal care.Our lips are a reflection of our inner health and as such, they deserve the same care and...
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Lake Ngebel offers nature in all beautiful splendor
Lake Ngebel offers nature in all beautiful splendorKartika Bagus C., Contributor, Lake Ngebel, East Java There are big plans for Lake Ngebel which are designed to capitalize on its natural beauty and the rich cultural history of the area.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Classical music finds step in Jakarta
Classical music finds step in Jakarta Mehru Jaffer Contributor JakartaGabriel Bingei, 4, would rather play with his grey and white teddy bear but it is time for him to practice the violin instead.He rolls his eyes and shakes his head playfully before grabbing a baby violin.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Painting, Sculpture: Tying the Heart by Sanggar Caping Yogyakarta, The British Council Jakarta's Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 252 4115), until March 31. * Painting Oltrelaforma by Pupillo, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Succulent and snappy soy meals
Succulent and snappy soy mealsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soybeans are one of the most important and adaptable ingredients in vegetarian dishes, a diet that has been adopted by people from all walks of life.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Classical music finds step in Jakarta
Classical music finds step in Jakarta Mehru Jaffer Contributor JakartaGabriel Bingei, 4, would rather play with his grey and white teddy bear but it is time for him to practice the violin instead.He rolls his eyes and shakes his head playfully before grabbing a baby violin.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Classical music finds step in Jakarta
Classical music finds step in JakartaMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Gabriel Bingei, 4, would rather play with his grey and white teddy bear but it is time for him to practice the violin instead.He rolls his eyes and shakes his head playfully before grabbing a baby violin.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
Classical music finds step in Jakarta
Classical music finds step in Jakarta Mehru Jaffer Contributor JakartaGabriel Bingei, 4, would rather play with his grey and white teddy bear but it is time for him to practice the violin instead.He rolls his eyes and shakes his head playfully before grabbing a baby violin.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
'Made in Bali' well-known overseas
'Made in Bali' well-known overseasRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Twenty years ago, no one in Bali would dare to have suggested that its furniture products would stand gorgeously in many homes, luxury hotels and opulent holiday resorts around the world.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
No casualties in RI barge fire
No casualties in RI barge fire INDONESIA: A fire broke out on a giant oil barge in Indonesia on Friday, but was later brought under control and caused no casualties, French company Total Fina Elf, which holds 50 percent of the permit for exploring the site, said in Paris.
Sun, 03 Mar 2002
On the record
On the recordArtist : Tere Album : Awal Yang Indah (PT Aquarius Musikindo)When we talk about female solo vocalists in Indonesia, most of them belong to the same genre and there is little to choose between them.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March. 1, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 1,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Asia's top aerospace show nets almost $3.2 billion in deals
Asia's top aerospace show nets almost $3.2 billion in dealsAgence France-Presse, Singapore Nearly US$3.2 billion in deals were announced during this week's Asian Aerospace 2002 exhibition, pointing to a recovery in the battered aviation industry, organisers here said Friday.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
4 x 8
4 x 8 Starving refugees denied food aid preman1 x 28 Hoodlums fight for control in Yogya bea2 x 16 Pressure mounts to solve smuggling of containers
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Asian oil firms to resist giants
Asian oil firms to resist giantsLawrence Yong, Reuters, Singapore National oil companies in Southeast Asia are turning to each other for support to protect themselves from the financial clout of global super-majors competing in their increasingly liberalized domestic markets.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Illegal immigrants unsure of their destiny 2
* Headlines: Illegal immigrants unsure of their destiny 2* Opinion: Problems of debt standstill and capital controls 4* City: Megawati supports divisive policy 6* Archipelago: Starving refugees denied food aid 7 * National: East Timor legislators asked to quit 8* World: Israel turns up deadly heat...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Threats to the BCA sale
Threats to the BCA sale Bank Central Asia (BCA), Indonesia's largest retail bank, is certainly the most controversial of the US$ 65 billion-worth of assets that were taken over by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) amid the country's worst-ever banking crisis in 1997-1999.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
The Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support Trials
The Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support Trials========================================================================= Defendants Charge Legal Status ========================================================================== 1. Hendrawan Harjono Corruption of Rp 583.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Gang brawl injures 10
Gang brawl injures 10 JAKARTA: Tension lingers in Cakung district, East Jakarta after two gangs were involved in a brawl.The brawl was triggered when a young Madurese man tried to seduce a Betawi woman on Thursday. Soon, young men from both ethnic groups began to fight, leaving 10 injured.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Where's my TV?
Where's my TV? On March 26, 1998 I purchased an RCA big screen television (Model RP 46 IJ) from Bali Makmur Elektronics in Denpasar, Bali. I was impressed with the picture quality, the manual was in English and printed in the USA and as an extra bonus it offered a two-year guarantee.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Surrender of weapons begins in Ambon
Surrender of weapons begins in AmbonNovi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Muslims and Christians have begun surrendering their weapons in the country's eastern city of Ambon, where thousands of people from both factions poured into the streets for the third consecutive day on Friday in gleeful...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Fighting fat can be dangerous
Fighting fat can be dangerousMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some people will do anything to become thin. Unfortunately, some companies may resort to questionable products which can be harmful to your health.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Legacy of debts
Legacy of debtsFrom KompasWe all stand against the policies drafted by the New Order regime. Unfortunately, most university students and some others have missed the point of the New Order's products, for example, subsidies that have deceived us all.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Activists pay tribute to Princen
Activists pay tribute to Princen JAKARTA: Human rights activists paid tribute to one of their modern day heroes, the late Johanes Cornelis Princen, for his lifetime's work, by naming the library of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institution Foundation (YLBHI) after him on Friday.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
STILL IN FLOOD: An overloaded wooden canoe carries passengers
STILL IN FLOOD: An overloaded wooden canoe carries passengers across the Bengawan Solo river in the Pasar Besar area of Bojonegoro regency, East Java. The river was still in flood on Friday after continuing rain in the area. Some parts of the regency also remained under floodwater.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Problems of debt standstill and capital controls
Problems of debt standstill and capital controlsD.A. Simarmata, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta Something surprising came out of the IMF headquarters in Washington last November. The new number two at the International Monetary Fund, Ann Krueger, proposed a temporary...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Asian currencies up under protection of resilient yen
Asian currencies up under protection of resilient yenDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies continued to strengthen against the dollar Friday under the protection of a resilient yen.A number of local factors also supported the regional currencies, all of which either finished the week either...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Pressure mounts to solve smuggling of 14 containers
Pressure mounts to solve smuggling of 14 containersNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Prosecutors, police, and customs and excise officials in the West Java city of Cirebon are under fire for what is seen as their lax investigation into a smuggling case involving 14 containers filled with at...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Rights trial to start on March 14
Rights trial to start on March 14 JAKARTA: The first hearing of an ad hoc human rights trial will commence on March 14, despite the absence of regulations on witness protection, rehabilitation, and compensation for the victims of human rights abuses, a judge said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Asia-Europe connections, in a nut(meg) shell
Asia-Europe connections, in a nut(meg) shellJoseph Yap, Asia Europe Foundation, Singapore At the end of the 16th Century, nutmeg from Indonesia was worth over 60,000 times more in Europe than the value at its source.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Floods push inflation higher, BPS reveals
Floods push inflation higher, BPS revealsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation in February increased 1.5 percent from the previous month due to a combination of severe flood problems and the continuing effect of fuel price increases in January, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Boediono unsure of Paris Club full support
Boediono unsure of Paris Club full supportBerni K. Moestafa and Anastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono appeared unsure as to whether Indonesia had secured the full support of its creditors for the upcoming Paris Club meeting, raising doubts over the crucial...
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Exploring readiness for the Ad Hoc human rights court
Exploring readiness for the Ad Hoc human rights courtAgung Yudhawiranata Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) Jakarta The ad hoc human rights court is now official. Presidential decree no.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Are uniforms
Are uniforms such a necessity? I have lived in Indonesia for three years now, but it was not long after I arrived that the importance of a uniform here was obvious. Everywhere I go in Jakarta, uniforms are proudly worn by various groups of people.
Sat, 02 Mar 2002
Is the ASEAN
Is the ASEAN spirit dead? The lofty ideals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), founded more than thirty years ago with such high hopes and big fanfare, and which has now grown from five nations to the 10 it is today, may be perceived by the peoples of ASEAN as seemingly dead in...