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Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Indonesia the haven for Italy's invention
Indonesia the haven for Italy's invention Reliability, practicality and now style have made Indonesia home to more Vespas than anywhere else in the world.When they were first imported, and for most of their production, the ability of Vespas to navigate tough roads and traffic, while loaded with...
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Christine Hakim sets her priorities
Christine Hakim sets her prioritiesBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Christine Hakim's eyes glaze over and her voice trembles when she talks about the conflict in Aceh, the first thought might be, uh-oh, here comes a touch of the crying game to get her point across.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Harry Potter's magic
Harry Potter's magic Very few commercial successes, especially of foreign entertainment products, are applauded as wholeheartedly as the sales of Harry Potter have been. The fact that JK Rowling is getting incredibly rich is lot less important than the fact she is making children here excited about...
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Manhunt continues for other JI members
Manhunt continues for other JI membersAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi A senior police officer said on Saturday that police were still hunting for suspected members of the regional terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).Chief Detective Police Comr. Gen.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Harry Potter translator taking it one page at a time
Harry Potter translator taking it one page at a timeJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta Talk about pressure: Imagine having over 100,000 children eagerly waiting for you to finish their newest toy. They loved the last four you gave them and have already heard that this is the biggest and best one yet.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Taking pride of place
Taking pride of place Shared pride and joy emanated from the faces of hundreds of women and men gathered at Lake Toba as they sang their "national anthems", the folk songs Martabe, O Tano Batak (The Land of Batak) and Tao Nauli (Beautiful Lake).
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 13, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 13, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service8:30 Beauty and Fresh9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun3:30 Religious...
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
M.S. Maniam -- the mystic disco drummer man
M.S. Maniam -- the mystic disco drummer manJoseph Mangga Contributor JakartaThe little Indian gentleman looks almost out of place -- bespectacled, over 50 years old and dressed in an orange-sequined genie-like costume.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
My mother has cancer but it's the time of my life
My mother has cancer but it's the time of my lifeSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta Cancer. And laughter.They are not as incompatible as some people might think, at least not in my mother's case.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
A piece of history lives on in bustling Surabaya
A piece of history lives on in bustling Surabaya Old hotels, with their history, mood and character, become like the onetime belles of the ball, wistfully whiling away their days in their faded brocade and beautiful jewels.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
One man makes a career out of lifelong love for scooters
One man makes a career out of lifelong love for scooters Ask around among Vespa enthusiasts in Jakarta, and the name that keeps coming up is Pak Ronny.Ronny Rasyidi is a wealth of knowledge about Vespas, and his enthusiasm is infectious.Attached to his family's house, Ronny Motors on Jl.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Vespa clubs Forming ties of solidarity and friendship
Vespa clubs Forming ties of solidarity and friendshipJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta Out of a passion for their favored form of transportation, a community has grown, united by a fondness and respect for each other that goes beyond simply sharing the same ride.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Gedung Songo Central Java's refreshing trendsetter
Gedung Songo Central Java's refreshing trendsetterJock Paul, Contributor, Semarang, Central Jakarta Though the structures are not as famous as their younger Javanese successors, the Hindu temples of Gedung Songo offer a mind- clearing and picturesque walk through the mountains of Central Java.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Flooding swamps Bangladesh, India, China
Flooding swamps Bangladesh, India, ChinaAssociated Press Dhaka/BeijingRain-swollen rivers inundated thousands of homes in northern and central Bangladesh, as the death toll in South Asia's raging monsoon flooding climbed to at least 237.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Fashion --- between bustiers and batik
Fashion --- between bustiers and batikMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta When models paraded down the catwalk in Dior's flamenco-style haute couture in Paris last week, fashion lovers here took notice.But for those with a thirst for world fashion, the ready-to- wear brands turned out by workshops...
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
New food delivery service fails to meet expectations
New food delivery service fails to meet expectationsCameron Bates, Contributor, Jakarta It just goes to show that a well-orchestrated media launch can have an immediate impact on a business.Less than a week after PesanDelivery officially launched itself at Kinara restaurant, Kemang, on July 3, the...
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Legendary area revisited as food hawker center
Legendary area revisited as food hawker centerEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Just like the shy Japanese prostitute it is named after, the area of Kembang Jepun (literally "Japanese flower") has two faces.During the day it is a business district for mostly ethnic Chinese traders.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Soldiers battle boredom, homesickness
Soldiers battle boredom, homesicknessA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh For many soldiers tasked to crush separatists in Aceh, watching TV or VCD films, or hunting birds during their spare time is a favorite way to kill time and to stave off homesickness for the first months.First.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Who's who in the past, present and future
Who's who in the past, present and futureMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Since the country proclaimed its independence 58 years ago, every ensuing decade has seen the emergence of new fashion designers.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
'Blenduk' church in Semarang celebrating its 250th year
'Blenduk' church in Semarang celebrating its 250th yearSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Passing through some areas of Semarang, it is almost possible to think you are in an old suburb of Amsterdam, not the capital of Central Java.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Military says 15 GAM members killed
Military says 15 GAM members killedA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe The Indonesian Military (TNI) claimed on Saturday that it had killed 15 members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and arrested four others during Saturday's battle in Pidie, East Aceh, Aceh Besar and North Aceh regencies.
Sun, 13 Jul 2003
Getting there
Getting there* Snacks and water can be bought near the temples, and there are several cozy tented restaurants just before the first temple. These offer shade and seating around small tables in the traditional lesehan style. * Gedung Songo is about a one hour drive south of Semarang.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Fire razes five houses
Fire razes five houses JAKARTA: Five houses in Gg. Kamboja, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, were razed by fire early on Friday morning. No casualties were reported and the ensuing losses have yet to be estimated.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Oka struggles to find tougher waves
Oka struggles to find tougher wavesArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian windsurfing star Oka Sulaksana has complained about the absence of competitiveness at home while he struggles to deal with the prospect of securing greater financial support for his overseas swing.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Jakarta Composite Index at highest closing
Jakarta Composite Index at highest closing The Jakarta Composite Index ended at a more-than-one-year record high on Friday's closing at 524.688, 1.24 percent or 6.442 points higher than Thursday's 518.24, with Indonesia's largest car producer PT Astra leading the gains.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 12, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 12, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Documentary: Suku Arfak8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Poor families get rotten rice aid
Poor families get rotten rice aid KUNINGAN, West Java: More than 15,000 underprivileged families in Kuningan regency, West Java, have complained to local authorities since they had received very low-quality rice aid for the last two months.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Humanitarian work lagging in Aceh
Humanitarian work lagging in AcehA'an Suryana and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Entering the eighth week of the integrated operation to restore security and order in Aceh, the military offensive has been proceeding far ahead of the humanitarian operation, with eight more...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Jamsostek shows Rp 2t profit despite alleged irregularities
Jamsostek shows Rp 2t profit despite alleged irregularitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned social security/insurance company PT Jamsostek, which has contracts with thousands of companies and workers nationwide, performed well last year according to their final public balance sheet that showed...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Stock gains likely to decline in second semester
Stock gains likely to decline in second semesterRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After booking a record advance in the first semester of this year, gains in the stock market are likely to slow down in the second half over fears that the performance of listed companies may not be as good...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Bus crossing boosts Indo-Pak relations
Bus crossing boosts Indo-Pak relationsAgence France-Presse, Wagah, India Passenger buses on Friday crossed the border between India and Pakistan for the first time in 18 months in the most tangible sign of easing tensions between the South Asian arch-rivals.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Public money wasted
Public money wastedFrom TempoIndonesian officials maintain the practice of comparative studies abroad. Junior officials usually go to ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand while senior ones choose to visit Europe, the U.S. or at least Australia.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
FDI rises, Mauritius tops the list
FDI rises, Mauritius tops the listEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals rose sharply in terms of value during the first semester of the year from the same period last year, with tiny African island-state Mauritius topping the list of countries of origin.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, July 14, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, July 14, 2003Exhibitions* The 5th and 6th Asian Cartoon Exhibition, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 18. * Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Harry popularizes experimental music
Harry popularizes experimental musicAendra Medita, Contributor, Jakarta Harry Roesli is working hard, disproving that his eclectic music is "exclusive" as critics claim.The chubby long-haired Bandung-based artist has been on a nationwide tour he calls Ziarah Seni, a pilgrimage of art with unique...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will soon increase,
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will soon increase, says Ridwan Nyak Baik, spokesman for the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.The price increase in LPG will certainly affect millions of consumers, however, Pertamina's decision on the hike is based on the fact that the people's...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Jakarta's useless overpass bridges
Jakarta's useless overpass bridgesFrom Warta KotaPeople often avoid using pedestrian bridges that cross main roads because these facilities were not built in their proper locations. In some places in Jakarta, so few pedestrians cross such bridges that they are virtually useless.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Number of tourists rises in Maluku
Number of tourists rises in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: The security condition in Maluku province has improved after an end to sectarian fighting, resulting in an increase in the number of domestic and foreign visitors over the past few months, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
JI members nabbed, one commits suicide
JI members nabbed, one commits suicideDamar Harsanto and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang The campaign against terrorism enjoyed a big victory on Friday, when police announced they had arrested nine suspected members of Jamaah Islamiah (JI), the regional terrorist organization blamed...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Soldiers to serve as district chiefs
Soldiers to serve as district chiefsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh When First Lt. Khairul Arifin parachuted into Central Aceh regency in May, he was ready for combat.But instead he ended up lying down his weapon and shedding his uniform.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Bill reveals confusion on state administration
Bill reveals confusion on state administrationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two constitutional law experts have sharply criticized the newly endorsed bill on the composition of legislative bodies that gives more power to the House of Representatives and will make changes to the...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Where have all the flowers gone?
Where have all the flowers gone?Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "My school is about five kilometers away from my house. So I have to wake up very early in the morning to start my day. But I am lucky that my father still allows me to go to school," the 13- year-old Venansius, or better...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Aceh: `Embedded or dead'
Aceh: `Embedded or dead'Maimun, Chief Editor, 'Beudoh' Weekly, Banda Aceh Only tears and prayers accompanied Jamaludin, 30, the cameraman of state television station TVRI, on his journey home to his Creator.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
EU concerned about access to Aceh after aid worker detained
EU concerned about access to Aceh after aid worker detainedAgence France Presse JakartaThe European Union will question the Indonesian government about a "disturbing" lack of access to war-torn Aceh province after one of its aid workers was detained there overnight, a diplomat said Friday.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
DPD selection kept under wraps: NGO
DPD selection kept under wraps: NGOBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Without any fanfare, the Jakarta Provincial General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) has started to register candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
100 passengers survive ferry accident off Central Sulawesi
100 passengers survive ferry accident off Central SulawesiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A ferry carrying around 100 people ran aground on a coral reef off Central Sulawesi province, but all the passengers aboard survived the crash, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
JP/4/
JP/4/Minister yet to allow legislators probe BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno said here Friday he had yet to issue permits for the Lampung High Court to question a number of provincial legislators for their alleged involvement in a corruption case.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
New spirit in Aceh
New spirit in Aceh From Koran TempoRecently, civil servants in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province firmly condemned Aceh separatists and pledged allegiance to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.The Acehnese have begun to rise to assist TNI (the Indonesian Military) in hunting down members of the...
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
Apartment business on the rise
Apartment business on the riseGolo Riwu Contributor JakartaThe worst effects of the country's economic crisis are gradually receding. In Jakarta's business sector and in other major Indonesian cities, apartment construction and sale is in full force after a deep lull.
Sat, 12 Jul 2003
U.S. Embassy wall
U.S. Embassy wallPlease see editing note belowAmerican Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce has asked the governor of Jakarta to make an exception, to enable the U.S. Embassy to erect a three-meter high solid wall in front of its premises (The Jakarta Post, July 9, U.S. Embassy and its wall).