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Sun, 14 Aug 2005
UI welcomes new students
UI welcomes new students New students of state-run University of Indonesia (UI) will get a chance to get to know their rector and senior peers in an orientation program due to run from Aug. 18 through Aug. 25.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Losari offers respite for body and soul
Losari offers respite for body and soulKunang Helmi, Contributor, Magelang, C. JavaIn 1991, Italian national and long-time resident of Indonesia Gabriella Teggia discovered and succumbed to the charm of the 22- hectare, historic Karang Redjo coffee plantation, which borders the Central Javanese...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Woodpecker Show 2005
Woodpecker Show 2005 Students of the Jakarta Arts Institute will display their sculptures and carvings at the Woodpecker Show 2005 which runs from Aug. 8 to Aug. 17 at the Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) complex in Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary
Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the private Sanata Darma University of Yogyakarta has been conducting various activities since May, from formal events to community service and outreach programs, which are to run until the end of the year.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Int'l designer brands enter RI market
Int'l designer brands enter RI market For those who would like to buy stylish eyeglasses, there are many brands to choose on the market, including those produced by globally recognized designers.With prices ranging from Rp 1.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jardine unearths 'forgotten' war of early republic
Jardine unearths 'forgotten' war of early republicDes Price, Contributor, des@home.seForeign Fields Forever David Jardine Fellview Publications xxx pp David Jardine is a well-known Jakarta expatriate who has, over the years, written frequent letters to The Jakarta Post, more often than not about...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Aug. 17 calls for community creativity
Aug. 17 calls for community creativityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe nation will celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday. People from Aceh to Papua have decorated their neighborhoods, villages and towns to prepare for the big day.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Students keep on writing against the odds
Students keep on writing against the oddsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the editorial staff of the Viaduct tabloid listen attentively to the explanation of their general manager, Lamgiat Siringoringo, on the planned publication of their bimonthly tabloid.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jember dreams of becoming Indonesia's Rio de Janeiro
Jember dreams of becoming Indonesia's Rio de JaneiroID Nugroho, Correspondent, Jember, East Java A rush of cold morning air shot into the room the moment Nadia opened the door of her house on Jl. Fatahillah, Jember on Sunday Aug. 7.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Understanding Independence
Understanding Independence To mark Independence Day, Teater Utan Kayu here will host a photo exhibition titled Understanding Independence on Aug. 19, 2005.The exhibition will feature photographs from Ipphos (Indonesia Press Photo Service), Dutch photographer Cas Oorthuys and six young Indonesian...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Java's Wild West
Java's Wild West Located in the westernmost part of Java, the Ujung Kulon conservation park has long been well known for its exotic fauna, particularly the one-horned Javanese rhino (Rhinocerus sundaicus), locally known as badak Jawa.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Jakarta Chocolate Expo
Jakarta Chocolate Expo For those who crave chocolate, an upcoming world class chocolate trade exhibition in the city will be high on their list of must-visit events.A visit to the Jakarta Chocolate Expo scheduled to run from Aug. 25 through Aug.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Remote sensing meeting at ITS
Remote sensing meeting at ITS The Indonesian Remote Sensing Society (MAPIN) -- probably not yet a household name -- will hold a national meeting and exhibition from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15 at the 10 November Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 14, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 14, 2005Exhibitions* Woodpecker Show 2005, at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 17 * Photo About Photography by Firman Ichsan, Nico Dharmajungen, Tara Sosrowardoyo, Erik Prasetya, Oscar...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Nation's airports to up passenger service charge
Nation's airports to up passenger service chargeMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangState-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II will increase the passenger service charge (PSC) at the 10 airports under its authority, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, starting on Monday in...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Conceicao examines turmoil of modern Indonesia
Conceicao examines turmoil of modern IndonesiaAlpha Amirrachman, Contributor, JakartaIndonesia's Six Years of Living Dangerously: From Habibie through Gus Dur to Megawati, Will Yudhoyono Succeed? J.F. Conceicao Horizon Books, Singapore, 2005 111 pp While foreign observers of social and political...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
'Diversity in Unity' at Nikko
'Diversity in Unity' at Nikko To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Independence, the Nikko Hotel is offering a wide selection of dishes from around the country's regions from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18.The promotion, called Diversity in Unity, takes place in the Olive Tree Restaurant, which is open 24...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Vendors struggle to profit from celebrations
Vendors struggle to profit from celebrationsAdianto P. Simamora and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some red-and-white flags are fastened on ropes while a couple of colorful banners are hung from trees on a sidewalk just across from the Simprug Apartment in South Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Clueless expatriate gets baptism of fire
Clueless expatriate gets baptism of fire Let me set the scene for you: a westerner with virtually no idea about the Indonesian language or culture (except for what she's gleaned from her pocket-sized Lonely Planet guide) jumps on a plane and heads to Jakarta.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Agrawitaka tends to nature, social issues
Agrawitaka tends to nature, social issuesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Files and photographs are piled up on racks. Trophies sit in a wooden cupboard while framed certificates hang on the walls. A computer is placed on a low table.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
TV Program: Sunday, August 14, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, August 14, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 Morning News 7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Lenong Modern 9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
HTiB, an alternative to creating your own home cinema
HTiB, an alternative to creating your own home cinemaDoharto J. Simatupang, Contributor, Jakarta Another audio-video product that has become increasingly popular as an alternative to bringing a mini-scale cinema into your home is called "Home Theater in Box", or HTiB.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Nationalism should be more than just flag-raising ceremonies
Nationalism should be more than just flag-raising ceremoniesAs people across the country prepare to celebrate the nation's 60th Independence Day on Wednesday. The Jakarta Post asked a number of young people from different provinces their views about the celebration.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Addie MS finds peace in symphonic music
Addie MS finds peace in symphonic musicT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Addie Muljadi Sumaatmadja, popularly known as Addie MS, had received many awards and made a lot of money during his 10-year career in pop music. But he was restless."There is something that I couldn't find in pop music.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Herbal medicine exhibition at Unpad
Herbal medicine exhibition at Unpad "No pain, no gain", is probably apt for those consuming the bitter-tasting jamu (traditional herbal medicine). But more and more people, including scientists and doctors, are paying serious attention to jamu.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Thousands to hold prayer for lasting peace
Thousands to hold prayer for lasting peaceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh As the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are expected to sign a peace deal in Helsinki on Aug. 15, the Acehnese kneel for two days of prayers beginning on Sunday, invoking lasting peace in the...
Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Independence Day: Between celebration and vexation
Independence Day: Between celebration and vexationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Palu, Central Sulawesi, have been busier than usual in recent days.In some areas, people are painting their fences while many others are tidying up their yards.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Housing construction to grow 35% next year, minister says
Housing construction to grow 35% next year, minister saysRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Housing construction by the private sector is forecast to grow by at least 35 percent next year based on a total investment of trillions of rupiah, in line with stronger purchasing power due to...
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Milking profits in East Java
Milking profits in East JavaDuncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya The Westernisation of Indonesian lifestyles is helping lift incomes for thousands of East Java dairy farmers.Working with the provincial government and the agriculture department of Western Australia, they have boosted milk production.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Minister opposes condom use to fight HIV
Minister opposes condom use to fight HIVThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not everybody is impressed by the nationwide campaign for the use of condoms to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS.Among those who are apparently opposed to the campaign is State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Adhyaksa Dault.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Spiralling oil prices starting to clip Asian carriers' wings
Spiralling oil prices starting to clip Asian carriers' wingsAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asian carriers are starting to feel the pinch from sky-rocketing oil prices and the pain may worsen after crude futures have soared to an unprecedented US$66 a barrel, analysts said.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Spicy distinctions in a Betawi-Palembang marriage
Spicy distinctions in a Betawi-Palembang marriageEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOf all the cross-cultural marriages that are possible, one would think that a couple from Java and Sumatra would have the least difficulty in adjusting to each other.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
PLN glitches caused blackouts
PLN glitches caused blackouts State power firm PT PLN had its electricity generating capacity reduced by a total of 689 mega watts (MW) on Friday night, resulting in several blackouts in the Java-Bali distribution network.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
JP/21/T12
JP/21/T12Post-conflict Poso Consumed by hate, divided by faithRuslan Sangadji & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat The Jakarta Post/Poso, Sulawesi TengahTragically, communal conflict -- whether ethnic or religious -- has been a feature of the nation since the onset of the reform era.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Citibank responds
Citibank responds In response to M.A. Kolhapuri's letter Citibank Credit Card in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 11, we would like to clarify that we have contacted our customer and the problem has been resolved satisfactorily.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Hotel introduces sculptors to wider audience
Hotel introduces sculptors to wider audienceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar Bali's fine arts scene is a place where painting, modern works particularly, rule and sculpture takes a back seat.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Blending cultures begets child of tomorrow
Blending cultures begets child of tomorrowEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDiversity is a challenge faced by everyone. But for this young couple and their 18-month-old offspring, diversity is a way of life as they navigate the trepidations of accommodating three different cultural backgrounds...
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
East Kalimantan fishermen losing technoloty battle
East Kalimantan fishermen losing technoloty battleRusman, The Jakarta Post/Nunukan Although independence was proclaimed 60 years ago, many people do not enjoy total freedom, including fishermen in the bordering areas of northern East Kalimantan and the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Medan media accused of political bias
Medan media accused of political biasDedy Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post/Medan The mayoral election in Medan has come to an end with the pair of Abdillah and Ramli being elected mayor and deputy mayor. The victory was widely predicted as the pair was supported by eight major parties, including the...
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Pangrango Nat. Park closes temporarily
Pangrango Nat. Park closes temporarily BOGOR: In a bid to allow the natural ecosystem time to recover, Pangrango National Park will temporarily close the conservation area located on Mount Gede Pangrango starting on Aug. 17.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Santos's Jeruk oil field value halved
Santos's Jeruk oil field value halvedBloomberg, Sydney Santos Ltd., Australia's biggest natural gas producer, had the valuation of its Jeruk oil discovery in Indonesia halved by UBS AG after releasing "disappointing" preliminary results from a well at the field.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Spicy distinctions in a Betawi-Palembang marriage Page 4
Spicy distinctions in a Betawi-Palembang marriage Page 4JP/21/T08Anglo-Indo couple finds common ground Page 7
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Tightening money supply
Tightening money supply Bank Indonesia (BI) has tightened its monetary stance again as inflation seems to be rearing its ugly head amid the weakening rupiah against the American dollar, the steady rise in international oil prices to as high as US$64/barrel early last week and the increase in the U.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
No Q and A in DPD meeting
No Q and A in DPD meeting JAKARTA: The unprecedented Regional Representatives Council (DPD) plenary meeting scheduled to be convened to hear a presidential speech on Aug. 23 will not involve a question and answer session, a legislator said.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
I read the article [i]Govt mulls ban on Ahmadiyah due to 'permit
I read the article Govt mulls ban on Ahmadiyah due to 'permit violation' in your online edition of July 22. Reading the statement of Attorney General Abdul Rachman Saleh took me back centuries to the age of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Indonesia's oil subsidy problems
Indonesia's oil subsidy problemsGabriel Andris Thoumi Yogyakarta Here are some important global oil facts: U.S. uses 25 percent of the world's daily oil production of 80 million barrels of oil. World oil supplies are at their historic peak of maximum production due to depletion setting in.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
ASEAN and China on track to sign free-trade deal by 2013: Malaysian PM
ASEAN and China on track to sign free-trade deal by 2013: Malaysian PM Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Friday said a free trade agreement with China will be signed by 2013, and that Malaysia's exports to China surged 25 percent to a record high...
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Bot's planned visit reflects changing Dutch attitude
Bot's planned visit reflects changing Dutch attitudeAboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam It seems as if World War II has just ended for the Dutch. Six decades on, few of the legacies of the war and the independence of its former colony linger on.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
JP/21/T06
JP/21/T06Post-conflict Poso Consumed by hate, divided by faithRuslan Sangadji & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat The Jakarta Post/Poso, Central SulawesiTragically, communal conflict -- whether ethnic or religious -- has been a feature of the nation since the onset of the reform era.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
Rotterdam museum lends puppets
Rotterdam museum lends puppetsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Wereldmuseum of Rotterdam in the Netherlands has agreed to lend collection of "Wayang Revolusi" shadow puppets to city-owned Museum Wayang under a long-term agreement.