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Koizumi set to visit war shrine: LDP official

Koizumi set to visit war shrine: LDP official TOKYO (Reuters): Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will visit a shrine for Japan's war dead that also contains souls of convicted war criminals, but may avoid the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, a senior ruling party official said on...

Rights activists applaud new decree on ad hoc tribunal

Rights activists applaud new decree on ad hoc tribunal JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists applauded on Sunday the renewed presidential decree on the establishment of an ad hoc tribunal to try suspects of gross human rights abuses in the 1984 Tanjung Priok and 1999 East Timor bloodshed.

Sport complex management questioned

Sport complex management questioned JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has demanded the right to manage the Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, which he claims to have been mismanaged by its current management board.

Motorbike thefts in Tangerang

Motorbike thefts in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Motorcycle thefts occurred in two separate places here on Friday and Saturday, police said.Friday's robbery took place when six unidentified men attacked a member of the army who was riding his motorcycle in Jatiuwung and stole his Honda.

Students help improve orangutans' cage

Students help improve orangutans' cageText and photo by Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): Akriti and her classmates, who are students at Bandung International School (BIS), visited the zoo at the weekend. They were excited at seeing various species of animals but were stunned when they saw two orangutans...

Public warned of fund-raising fraud

Public warned of fund-raising fraud JAKARTA (JP): Police warned the public ahead of the 56th anniversary of Independence Day to be aware of any questionable fund-raising activities to celebrate the event that use the names of former president Sukarno and his family.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Megawati pays a visit to palace compound

Megawati pays a visit to palace compound JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited the presidential palace in Jakarta on Sunday, one day before she officially starts using it as her future presidential office.

Look to Singapore

Look to SingaporeFrom Surabaya PostIndonesia will soon have a new Cabinet. As a member of ASEAN, which was early on dubbed ASEAN's "Big Brother", I think it would be appropriate for us to study the economic achievements of one of our neighbors: Singapore.

House attack in Central Java

House attack in Central Java PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Hundreds of people from the village of Cipawon in Purwokerto, Central Java, have taken retaliatory action for the killing of their friend by damaging at least 15 houses in the neighboring village of Kembangan, police said.

Mega, don't waste public support!

Mega, don't waste public support!From Media IndonesiaChairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri was unanimously elected in the People's Consultative Assembly Special Session on July 23, 2001 to replace former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.

Nine Thais drown after boat capsizes

Nine Thais drown after boat capsizes BANGKOK (Reuters): Nine people drowned and seven were missing after a boat taking passengers on a cruise at a dam in southern Thailand capsized in high winds, Thai radio reported on Sunday.

Half of Way Kambas National Park damaged

Half of Way Kambas National Park damaged BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung (JP): About fifty percent of the total 130,000 hectares of Way Kambas National Park in East Lampung regency has been damaged by illegal logging, an official said.

Stop logging in Nias: Councillor

Stop logging in Nias: Councillor MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Speaker of Nias Legislative Council Ali Amran Tanjung urged the Nias administration on Sunday to temporarily stop rampant logging on the island to help halt the rapid rate of deforestation, blamed as the main reason behind the recent major...

East Timor government calls pipeline criticism unhelpful

East Timor government calls pipeline criticism unhelpful DILI, East Timor (Reuters): East Timor's transitional government on Sunday dismissed criticism that it was to blame for the delay in a key pipeline crucial to developing its natural gas reserves and to bring revenue to the impoverished...

Arroyo to visit Malaysia soon

Arroyo to visit Malaysia soon MANILA (AFP): In her first overseas foray since taking office in January, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will visit Malaysia this week as the two neighbors try to end a long and bloody Filipino Muslim rebellion.

13 hostages rescued in raid on Abu Sayyaf

13 hostages rescued in raid on Abu Sayyaf KAPATAGAN, Philippines (AFP): Philippine troops rescued 13 Filipino hostages Sunday and killed several Abu Sayyaf kidnappers in a pre-dawn raid in southern Basilan island, the military said.

Floral festival: An oasis in the city

Floral festival: An oasis in the city JAKARTA (JP): Banteng Square in Central Jakarta looks different these days. Beautiful flowers of various colors welcome visitors as they approach the main gate.Walking along the aisles, you can see hundreds of well- arranged plants around many stands set up for...

11 killed in road accident

11 killed in road accident SEMARANG (JP): Eleven people died and five other sustained serious injuries on Sunday when a bus hit several vehicles after its brakes failed in Wonosobo, Central Java.The accident occurred when the brakes of the Sari Agung Tour bus failed upon reaching the village of...

Young creative designers take it to the movies

Young creative designers take it to the moviesBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Cinema is the commanding art form. Perhaps no other form of expression has captured and influenced the popular modern imagination to quite the same extent.

Project Pop makes music with a laugh

Project Pop makes music with a laughBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Who doesn't know who Project Pop is? Unless you are too busy to watch television, you will recognize this ubiquitous sextet as the comedy group du jour.

Artist Winkler finds his paradise in Bali

Artist Winkler finds his paradise in BaliBy Amir Sidhartha JAKARTA (JP): Bali has long attracted painters with its lush and beautiful landscape, and these artists have responded by filling their canvases with images of the island as a Garden of Eden.

Guitarist, soprano make music

Guitarist, soprano make music JAKARTA (JP): A rare performance by leading soprano Aning Katamsi Asmoro and rising guitarist Sudirman Leman was held at Bentara Budaya in Central Jakarta on Friday night.The 250 people who filled the venue were witness to a beautiful and entertaining performance.

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

An Italian classic: Pizza Margherita

An Italian classic: Pizza Margherita To make the dough, Antonia Soriente uses 300g - 400g flour; a pinch of salt; 1 sachet instant yeast; 200ml water (or 150ml water + 50ml milk); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Dissolve the instant yeast with the water. Mix flour and salt on a clean surface.

Young designers go to the movies for ideas

Young designers go to the movies for ideasBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Cinema is the commanding art form. Perhaps no other form of expression has captured and influenced the popular modern imagination to quite the same extent.

Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hit

Delivery dilemma: Who to call when the pizza pangs hitBy David Eyerly JAKARTA (JP): Thinking back over the last century, one is struck by the advances humankind made in all areas of life. Think penicillin, the personal computer, pizza delivery.Pizza delivery? That's right.

Tracing pizza's culinary journey

Tracing pizza's culinary journeyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Its classic shape is round, its golden brown skin is topped with tasty and colorful morsels. It first appeared in the gastronomic records in medieval times and has marched proudly into the modern era.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Variety Show 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:15 Music 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 Forestry 5:30 Children's Film 6:00...

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban Perahu

Volcanic splendor of the busy yet quiet Tangkuban PerahuBy Simon Marcus Gower TANGKUBAN PERAHU, West Java (JP): It is a famous and popular natural sight of wonder in Indonesia. Each day sees dozens; perhaps hundreds of visitors arrive to see it.

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Hostages

Hostages Abu Sayyaf rebels behead nine hostages. Page 2 Music Project Pop makes music with a laugh. Page 3 Tourism Calm among the crowd at Tangkuban Perahu. Page 4Fashion Young designers go to the movies for ideas. Page 6Anorexia Eating disorders a cry for attention.

Now Showing

Now Showing Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe movies which they rip off from...

Fresh flooding likely in Nias Island

Fresh flooding likely in Nias Island MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): With the horror of their experiences still fresh in the minds of the Nias flood victims, heavy downpours and storms once again hit many areas of Nias island on Saturday, including the six flood-hit districts, terrifying the islanders...

What is a First Husband to do?

What is a First Husband to do? JAKARTA (JP): In times of need, we call on the people who know best what we are going through. They are a sympathetic shoulder to cry on, an empathetic ear to pour out our troubles to and say what is on our mind.

Cancer, insurance and regret

Cancer, insurance and regretBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Mrs Surtiningsih has breast cancer, and since she was diagnosed in March, her family has been spending millions of rupiah for her treatment.

Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industry

Foreigners increase capital participation in insurance industryBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Substantial decreases in the profitability of insurance businesses in Indonesia over the past few years have encouraged local companies to invite their foreign partners to increase capital participation,...

Life is positive -- if you're prepared

Life is positive -- if you're preparedBy Simon Wellington JAKARTA (JP): Mother said to always be prepared because "tomorrow you could be run over by a bus".Although it could be considered a somewhat pessimistic disposition, she would argue that it was just being practical -- which was the reason...

Guesswhat? Sinta Nuriyah

Guesswhat? Sinta Nuriyah Ousted president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid may have grand plans about building democracy in Indonesia, but his wife has asked his supporters to allow the former first family a bit of privacy.

Revamped Cartier accentuates the classic

Revamped Cartier accentuates the classicBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Crisis, what crisis? Indonesians' love affair with brand names continues, unhampered by the scourge of the nation's economic crisis.

Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contest

Drive to keep batik fresh gets a boost with high school contestBy Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA (JP): Probably the only way to ensure that a cultural tradition survives in changing times is to get the younger generation hooked.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting Barli Sasmitawinata, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl.

'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewers

'Belahan Hati' spins a tale to win hearts of viewersBy Sri Ramadani and Bruce Emond Belahan Hati; 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays; RCTI; Cast: Anna Tairas, Aurora Yahya, Risdo Alaro Matondang JAKARTA (JP): Rich pretty girl meets poor pretty boy. Girl plays hard to get.

'MTV' tunes into today's trends

'MTV' tunes into today's trends MTV US celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, a time for analysis and rehashing of the channel's giant influence on music and popular culture. What about our own MTV Generation in Indonesia? The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani and Bruce Emond look at how the music...

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy

Now Showing: Pachinko and Everyone's Happy Pachinko and Everyone's Happy (Drama, 87 minutes). Starring Harry Suharyadi, Sugira Ikumi, Kazuko Hayami, Emiko Minami.It is such a relief to learn that not all emerging Indonesian filmmakers are only interested in producing ridiculous action, hip-wannabe...

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestyles

Eating disorders may come with changing lifestylesBy Monty P. Satiadarma JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV today and you are likely to see images of single, usually white (even if they are Asian), almost always thin females.

'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89

'Typhoon Toraji' death toll at 89 TAIPEI (AFP): The death toll from Typhoon Toraji's rampage through Taiwan has risen to 89, with 133 people still reported as missing, officials said Saturday.Rescue efforts would continue despite fading hopes of finding more survivors in mudslides and rockfalls...

Choosing the right insurance policy

Choosing the right insurance policy JAKARTA (JP): Taking out a life insurance policy is another way to provide financial security to our spouse and family after our death but determining the best policy is not a mean task, given the extensive choices of products.

Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'

Not too many scares to be had in 'Possessed'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): The film trailer says it all. A rainy night with thunder and lightning. A youngster in bed, writhing, as he is shaken about by unseen, demonic forces. Cryptic signs appearing on his body.