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Mon, 09 May 2005
Young people write up their own family histories
Young people write up their own family historiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaFor Nona Yoani Sara, 12, history is no longer a boring subject full of irrelevant events taking place years even before her father was born, that have to be memorized in order to pass a test in school.
Mon, 09 May 2005
1. Levies --- 3x12
1. Levies --- 3x12 Illegal fees 'double RI export costs' 2. Polio ---- 1x40 Govt readies health workers to combat polio 3. Roy ----- 2x20 Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian 4. Harto ---- 4x10 Soeharto's health improving, aides say
Sun, 08 May 2005
Over 460 bullets found in river
Over 460 bullets found in riverSURAKARTA, Central Java: Local police found on Monday 462 live 5.56 mm bullets in Sragen regency, Central Java.A police officer said on Saturday that they had also discovered 25 7.62 mm bullets.
Sun, 08 May 2005
International programs promote student autonomy
International programs promote student autonomySimon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Jakarta The role of the teacher in a classroom is quite often a difficult one. Trying to lead a group of students in their classroom studies consistently requires a balancing act of establishing and maintaining...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Indonesia still struggling with ABCs of education
Indonesia still struggling with ABCs of educationLeo Landep, Contributor, Jakarta, leolandep@yahoo.com The Indonesian government is failing to uphold the Constitution.That sentiment was not expressed by the late founding father of Indonesian education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara, who was famous for his...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on empty
Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on emptySyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta Ronald V. Gaghana, 43, is one Indonesian fashion designer whose creations are always eagerly awaited.On April 28, he, again, represented his latest ideas with 60 designs featured in a fashion show held in the ballroom of the...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Indian food festival at Bali Hilton
Indian food festival at Bali Hilton The Bali Hilton International presents a famous Indian chef for its Indian Food Festival from May 1 through May 15.Mohammad Afzal will prepare all the Indian cuisine to satisfy guests during the festival.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Malaysia desperate for RI maids
Malaysia desperate for RI maidsLoong Meng Yee, Asian News Network, Shah Alam, Malaysia Tens of thousands of households are in dire straits, waiting in vain for their Indonesian maids to arrive.The usually ready supply has now been reduced to a trickle, according to the Malaysian Association of...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Teenagers behind bars
Teenagers behind bars While most teenagers spend their time having fun with their peers at malls or cinemas, some are behind bars, in youth penitentiaries for a range of juvenile offenses.This series of photos highlights teenagers at the youth penitentiary in Tangerang, Banten.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report
Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report KUALA LUMPUR: Former Olympic doubles champion Rexy Mainaky will become the new "high-performance coach" for the Malaysian badminton doubles team, a Malaysian newspaper reported on Saturday.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Ethical dilemmas in Indonesian television
Ethical dilemmas in Indonesian televisionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rampant programs on television depicting violence and sex begs a question: Are people in the TV industry equipped with any knowledge of ethics?Magazine journalist Ferdiansyah, an alumni of the School of...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Over 25 schools take part in Bogor spelling bee
Over 25 schools take part in Bogor spelling beeGerald Donovan, Contributor, Bogor At 06:30 a.m. There were still two hours before Sekolah Bogor Raya's inaugural interschool spelling bee, but Nadia Firdaus, 12, was already preparing herself for the day's event.
Sun, 08 May 2005
'People power' needed to push for TV ethics
'People power' needed to push for TV ethicsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSex and violence color television shows every day, with most TV stations screening programs with such content. Apart from relatively low production costs, the programs are among those most watched.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JP/7/let
JP/7/letNew Criminal Law If the interpretation of the new law given here is correct, the points elaborated on are a total farce. Criminal charges for those who criticize government officials gives those people immunity and they will continue with their corrupt practices.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Four top designers display wedding gowns
Four top designers display wedding gownsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What happens if four renowned Asian designers stage a joint fashion show? Serious glamour, that's what.Some of Hong Kong and Indonesia's top threads went on show on Wednesday at the Mulia Hotel's Grand Ballroom when...
Sun, 08 May 2005
'I, Chairil, and I': Between literature and the visual arts
'I, Chairil, and I': Between literature and the visual artsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta "I want to live another thousand years" and the battle cry "Bung, Ayo Bung!" are slogans that have braved the change of time.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JP/16/John
JP/16/John Looking for John de Rantau Zhuang Wubin Contributor/Singapore Writer-director John de Rantau, 35, presented the world premiere of Mencari Madonna (Looking for Madonna) -- his first cinematic feature depicting the HIV/AIDS situation in West Papua -- at the 18th Singapore International...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Pop music's growing power
Pop music's growing power For those of you who don't follow the latest developments in the country's less than interesting mainstream music scene, it might be good to know about a rather unsettling episode that unfolded over the past two weeks, and it was not about music.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Jazz quartet tours Jakarta, Surabaya
Jazz quartet tours Jakarta, SurabayaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A jazz quartet led by pianist Eric Watson will perform in Jakarta and Surabaya on May 10 and May 11 respectively.The quartet, which launched their latest album Road Movies in September last year, comprises Watson, saxophonist Christof...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Susilo calls for end to abuse of maids abroad
Susilo calls for end to abuse of maids abroadMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed Minister of Religious Affairs M. Maftuh Basyuni to seek ways to put an end to abuse suffered by Indonesian maids working in Saudi Arabia.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowdMartin Jenkins, Contributor, Jakarta Bali's tourist industry is currently enjoying a resurgence as large numbers of foreign tourists are once again visiting Indonesia's best-known holiday destination following a number of lean years in the wake of the devastating Kuta...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Women players want to stand up and be counted
Women players want to stand up and be countedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to strategy for the Sudirman Cup mixed team competition next week, the national women's players barely earn a mention.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Giving access to world's top universities
Giving access to world's top universities Most international schools in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, have designed their programs to give students access to the world's top universities.The schools not only adopt their national curriculum but also offer internationally respected curriculums...
Sun, 08 May 2005
1. Ronald (1 x 32)
1. Ronald (1 x 32) Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on empty JP/9/Ronald Roaring on emptySyahmedi Dean Contributor/JakartaHow far is a theme useful in the creation of fashion? Is it a source of ideas or even a boomerang? The answer can be found in Ronald V. Gaghana's annual fashion show.Ronald V.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Cooking class at Borobudur Hotel
Cooking class at Borobudur Hotel Have you ever thought about having lunch and learning how to cook at the same time? If your answer is yes, then you should visit the Bruschetta Italian Restaurant at the Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Decentralization of education often misinterpreted
Decentralization of education often misinterpretedAlpha Amirrachman, Contributor, Sydney In his article published on The Jakarta Post on April 16, Mateus Yumarmanto raised concern that the government had adopted an approach that groups schoolchildren according to their intellectual abilities and...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Former president Soeharto hospitalized
Former president Soeharto hospitalizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto has been admitted to a hospital, but one of his lawyers said his condition was not serious.Lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon said Soeharto was admitted to Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Thursday morning.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JAKARTA (Antara): Former president Soeharto has been admitted to
JAKARTA (Antara): Former president Soeharto has been admitted to Pertamina Hospital in Jakarta, where he has been receiving treatment for the past three days.
Sun, 08 May 2005
The pluses of National Plus schools
The pluses of National Plus schoolsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta With their international orientation and bilingual classes, National "Plus" schools have gained wide popularity in Indonesia.With the approval of the Ministry of National Education over a decade ago, these schools have...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden deathMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It came down to the wire, but in the end Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai was too experienced for teenage GM Susanto Megaranto in their best-of-six matchup.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Teaching at international schools... why not
Teaching at international schools... why not The number of schools offering international programs continues to grow in the country's major cities, particularly in Jakarta.The increase in the number of these world-class schools not only offers parents a wide range of options to provide high-...
Sun, 08 May 2005
The many hats of Haji Johansyah
The many hats of Haji JohansyahMartin Aleida The red shop-house in the area locally called kedai panjang (long shop) is known among the residents of our small town as the only vendor of kupiah, rimless caps usually worn by male Muslims.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Zoellick inks $73.7m aid package for RI
Zoellick inks $73.7m aid package for RIIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA top U.S. envoy said Indonesia should further improve its domestic business and investment climate as part of efforts to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.Visiting U.S.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Thailand promotes gas vehicles
Thailand promotes gas vehicles BANGKOK: Thailand's national petroleum company pledged on Friday to invest five billion baht (US$128 million) to transform Bangkok's 9,000 public buses into natural gas vehicles (NGVs), media reports said.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food attracts wider marketEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine.
Sat, 07 May 2005
RP gives residency to RI immigrants
RP gives residency to RI immigrants PHILIPPINES: The Philippines has given permanent residency to thousands of Indonesian immigrants who entered the country illegally years ago but have reported themselves to authorities, immigration officials said on Friday.
Sat, 07 May 2005
~Tsunami - 125 days after
~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died.
Sat, 07 May 2005
JP;VIN;CD;
JP;VIN;CD; ANPAk..r.. ~Investment-BKPM JP/6/Editorial Investment licensing realigned Stripping the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of its licensing authority will do little to speed up the process of business start-ups in the country unless the government acts firmly to realign cumbersome...
Sat, 07 May 2005
'AirAsia to miss profit target due to plane shortage'
'AirAsia to miss profit target due to plane shortage'Khoo Hsu Chuang, Bloomberg/Kuala Lumpur AirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia's biggest discount airline, may miss its profit target for the year ending June because it lacks the aircraft needed to meet rising demand for low-fare air travel, analysts said.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Rugby tourney held at ISCI sports club
Rugby tourney held at ISCI sports club JAKARTA: Rugby fans can head for some fun on Saturday for the ISCI Rugby 10-a-side competition at the ISCI sports club in Ciputat, South Jakarta.Ten teams, including visiting squads from Hong Kong, Brunei, Balikpapan and Papua as well as the Jakarta Japanese...
Sat, 07 May 2005
Government issues crucial decree on land acquisition
Government issues crucial decree on land acquisitionMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has finally issued the much-awaited regulation on land acquisition in an effort to speed up the construction of massive infrastructure projects, sacrificing...
Sat, 07 May 2005
Stores bring Japanese merchandise to Jakarta
Stores bring Japanese merchandise to Jakarta Lovers of Japanese animation, toys and other pop culture creations do not have to travel to Tokyo to fill out their collections. Shops across Jakarta are stocking up on original Japanese anime, figurines and music.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 7, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 7, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts Ke-semut-an by Beny Dewo, at Parkir Space, Jl. Prawirotaman 2, until May 18. * Fine Arts Perempuan dalam Nafsu at Balai Rupa Tembi Satu dan Dua, Jl Parangtritis Km 8,4 Tembi, Bantul (Tel.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Jogjakarta Plaza gives education aid
Jogjakarta Plaza gives education aid YOGYAKARTA: In observance of National Education Day on May 2, 2005, the Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel on Jl Gejayan made a donation to the state SDN Pangukrejo elementary school in Cangkringan, Sleman.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Reform of the Security Council has two alternatives
Reform of the Security Council has two alternatives The United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appointed five special envoys, including former foreign minister Ali Alatas, to help promote his report on much-awaited UN reforms. He talked with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba and Adianto P.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Police want greater role in city's eviction plans
Police want greater role in city's eviction plansAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Concerned by the violence that often accompanies the eviction of squatters and street vendors, the police have asked the city administration for a more prominent role in future operations.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 covers:
Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 covers: 1. Public roads, toll roads, railways, water pipes and sanitation 2. Dams, reservoirs, irrigations, ditches 3. Public hospitals and public health centers 4. Seaports, airports, railway stations, bus terminals 5. Religious facilities 6. Schools 7.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Karta Pustaka helps preserve Yogyakarta heritage
Karta Pustaka helps preserve Yogyakarta heritageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta If you happen to pass along Jl. Bintaran 16 in Yogyakarta, you are likely to see a beautifully preserved 100-year-old joglo hall connected to an equally impressive Javanese-colonial-era style house.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Stocks gain as rupiah strengthens, Telkom rises
Stocks gain as rupiah strengthens, Telkom risesBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index had its biggest advance in two months amid optimism costs of servicing debt and importing goods will fall after the rupiah rose to a five-week high against the dollar.
Sat, 07 May 2005
The impact of the decentralization of education
The impact of the decentralization of education Alpha Amirrachman Contributor/Sydney In his article published on The Jakarta Post on April 16, Mateus Yumarmanto raised concern that the government had adopted an approach that groups schoolchildren according to their intellectual abilities and the...