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Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88
Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manai Sophiaan, 88, a veteran nationalist politician and the father of actor-turned-politician Sophan Sophiaan, was interred on Saturday at Tanah Kusir Cemetery, South Jakarta.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership
Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist draw
Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist drawJohn Hail, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Ban Na Chok, Thailand Ho Chi Minh discovered Thailand was a good place for R and R two generations before the American GIs who fought against him did.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Carmanita putting her stamp on batik
Carmanita putting her stamp on batikDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com It does not take long to tell that Carmanita has Bugis blood in her. She inherited more than a love of traditional Indonesian batik and fabric design from her late grandmother, Sulawesi-born batik maestro Ibu...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be counted
Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti Contributor YogyakartaA festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Resurgent Taufik reaches final
Resurgent Taufik reaches finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat and China's Chen Hong will face each other once again in the final of the Sanyo Indonesia Open after their semifinal wins here on Saturday.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Home exercise getting more popular
Home exercise getting more popularSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta An increasing number of busy people now prefer working out at home to stay fit, rather than going out to a sports club or gym.Exercising at home means schedule flexibility most of all, allowing people to do it anytime they...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
JP/13/Asean
JP/13/AseanRI to host first ASEAN business, investment summitThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia will host the first ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on the popular resort island of Bali on Oct. 5-7, which will involve the region's heads of government and business leaders.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Yogyakarta designers stand up to be counted
Yogyakarta designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti, Contributor, Yogyakarta A festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian Association...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Fashion choreographer Panca a one man show
Fashion choreographer Panca a one man showMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Glamorous garb and a bevy of supermodels are no absolute guarantee of successful fashion shows. The power behind the catwalk is the choreographer, who can make the difference between a pretty show which leaves no lasting...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003Exhibitions* The Voices on Paper, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Caricature Menafsir Kemerdekaan by Augustin Sibarani, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future
Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future The "Grim Reaper" may not be a familiar figure to Indonesians. But ask them about "Batara Kala", and they will tell you a story of a beastly giant who takes a bite out of the sun and moon thus causing the eclipses.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 Film3:00 City News3:30 Religious Teachings4:00...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Art for everybody
Art for everybody A new tradition of art values commences when CP Open Biennale (CP-OB) opens on Sept. 3 at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta, continuing daily every day throughout the month except Mondays.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people
Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people My neighbor was not amused by the sight of scrawny Sodik shouting, "Merdeka" (freedom) as he grabbed the national flag from the top of the slippery palm tree trunk.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Two taxi drivers hurt in attack
Two taxi drivers hurt in attack INDONESIA: Two taxi drivers suffered serious injuries in an attack by about 50 unidentified men near Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, Tangerang, west of Jakarta, on Saturday at 3 a.m.The injured taxi drivers were identified as Erwin Siahaan and Kardinal.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Par Bay
Par BayKorrie Layun Rampan If you walk in the northern direction along Nyuatan River's downstream, you may find it hard to locate Par Bay. The zone is difficult to find because it's not a village, not even a town. It's only an area boasting a legend.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Looking for a quick fix for our relationship blues
Looking for a quick fix for our relationship bluesAida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta For your information, I was born and spent most of my early life in Yogyakarta. It's a city famed for its culture -- the center of Javanese culture and the place where the sultan resides -- and for the...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
A custom-built house that dreams are made of
A custom-built house that dreams are made ofMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The house has a modern appearance. Natural stones that accentuate the front wall and the wooden materials for the garage door tone down the rigidity brought about by the geometric shapes.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Mahathir flays Malays, West, gays
Mahathir flays Malays, West, gaysJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad called his country's ethnic Malay Muslims greedy, impatient and lazy, and urged them to return to Islam's true teachings. He also lashed out against Western values and media.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
'Wayang Tarot' takes a traditional look into your future
'Wayang Tarot' takes a traditional look into your future The "Grim Reaper" may not be a familiar figure to Indonesians. But ask them about "Batara Kala", and they will tell you a story of a beastly giant who takes a bite out of the sun and moon thus causing the eclipses.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through art
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through artCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaParvathi Nayar's monograph Passages is as exceptional as the artist herself: a contemporary thinker, someone dubbed a new-Asia woman and an artist of the Renaissance generation.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Retno wins Srikandi Cup in playoff beating Ani
Retno wins Srikandi Cup in playoff beating AniThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking the sole lead from the first two days Retno Mustari, was forced to win the prestigious Srikandi Cup in playoff against Ani Iman, in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championships in Palembang, South Sumatra on...
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Preventing nerve damage after an accident
Preventing nerve damage after an accidentMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While injuries from traffic accidents, especially those from motorcyclists, are an everyday occurrence on Jakarta streets, few victims seek help from a specialist in nerve injury treatment.
Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Violence mars Kantata Takwa concert
Violence mars Kantata Takwa concertDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A free concert to highlight social issues was marred when unruly sections of the estimated 100,000-strong crowd begun rioting in Central Jakarta on Saturday night.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
International bond road show starts in Dubai: Boediono
International bond road show starts in Dubai: BoedionoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday that the government would take advantage of next month's International Monetary and Finance Committee (IFMC) forum in Dubai to help market the country's planned US$400 million...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Seven arrested for gang rape
Seven arrested for gang rapeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven men were arrested by police on Friday morning at around 2 a.m. on charges of brutally raping a 16-year-old girl at the men's rented house on Gang Lebak in East Pejaten, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
City clarifies unclear Rp 3b fund
City clarifies unclear Rp 3b fund JAKARTA: City spokesman Muhayat on Friday denied irregularities in a Rp 3 billion (US$352,941) fund allocated for the Jakarta Parking Management Agency which had not been approved by the City Council.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Indian FM due here next week
Indian FM due here next week JAKARTA: Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha will arrive here Saturday for a four-day visit, a government official says.Spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that Sinha will attend an annual Joint Council meeting in...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
City to plate Arjuna Wijaya statue in bronze
City to plate Arjuna Wijaya statue in bronzeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will bronze-plate the Arjuna Wijaya statue, located on the intersection of Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Budi Kemuliaan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
TNI replaces six legislators
TNI replaces six legislators Former Udayana military chief Maj. Gen. Williem T. Da Costa and five other senior military officers were sworn in as new legislators to replace six others who have reached mandatory retirement age.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Wibowo strides between two worlds
Wibowo strides between two worlds T.Sima Gunawan Contributor JakartaThe problems of the Chinese in Indonesia are quite complicated. It seems the Chinese are doing well here as some of them have managed to develop business empires and even become conglomerates.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Muhammad Qodari
Muhammad Qodari Director of Research Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) Jakarta qodari@hotmail.com 2. Blair -- Blair off the hook for now 1 X 45 Kelly inquest: Blair off the hook for now Polly Toynbee Guardian News Service London 3.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Papua: Amateur way to manage the country
Papua: Amateur way to manage the country The controversial division of Indonesia's province of Papua has finally been postponed. The decision was made during a meeting on political and security affairs chaired by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Road worthiness: No way!
Road worthiness: No way! The Jakarta Transportation Office's plan to have all private vehicles undergo periodic road worthiness tests starting next year has evoked strong reactions from the public, and has become one of the hottest issues of debate in this capital city, Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
[b]Jakarta-Canberra:
Jakarta-Canberra: It's time to be open with each otherDewi Anggraeni Contributor Melbourne 2. Simon -- Teachers must not condone hazing 2 x 21Orientation weeks are just hazing sessions Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta 3.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Integrated antipoverty program starts in Sleman
Integrated antipoverty program starts in SlemanSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Sleman, Yogyakarta Minister of Settlements and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno launched the Integrated Poverty Eradication (Paket) program here on Friday in a bid to increase partnerships between local governments,...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Strike forces KPC to stop production
Strike forces KPC to stop productionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Giant coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) has been forced to halt production after hundreds of workers went on strike after they failed to reach an agreement with the shareholders over demands for a cash bonus.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Rp 5.1 million
Rp 5.1 million per councillor?From Suara KaryaSeveral members of the Jakarta legislature have reportedly demanded a budget for official suits at Rp 5.1 million per councillor. If this is true, the respectable members of the City Council should feel ashamed for buying expensive suits amid the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
One killed in bus collision on Jakarta-Tangerang toll road
One killed in bus collision on Jakarta-Tangerang toll roadMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Only a few weeks after six passengers were killed when a bus collided with a truck on the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road, another fatal accident has occurred on the same expressway.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Jakarta-Canberra: It's time to be open with each other
Jakarta-Canberra: It's time to be open with each otherDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda appears to believe that if the relationship between two countries is worth maintaining, a certain amount of frankness is necessary.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
[b]Jakarta-Canberra:
Jakarta-Canberra: It's time to be open with each otherDewi Anggraeni Contributor Melbourne 2. Simon -- Teachers must not condone hazing 2 x 21Orientation weeks are just hazing sessions Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta 3.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Minister worries about Citarum forest destruction
Minister worries about Citarum forest destructionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro expressed his deep concern about forest destruction around the Citarum water catchment areas, which he blamed for diminishing water supplies,...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
1. WIBOWO --1x35 pts
1. WIBOWO --1x35 pts Wibowo strides between two worlds 2. LEONG -- 1x40 pts Lawyer drawn into politics by subversion row ============= 3. guesswhat
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
United, Air China ink alliance
United, Air China ink alliance BEIJING: U.S.based United Airlines and Air China have inked a deal to share codes on their flights between China and the United States, state press reported on Friday.The agreement also includes the sharing of frequent flyer programs and shared airport lounges, the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
ID cards and security
ID cards and security Marco Kusumawijaya Urban Expert Jakarta2. IPS30 -- Make the WTO work -- the alternative is worse 1 x 30 How to make the WTO work properly Emma Bonino and Benedetto Della Vedova Inter Press Service Brussels 3. Yomi30 -- Keep pressure on N.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Historical building awaits attention
Historical building awaits attentionSuherdjoko, Contributor, Semarang A tourist visiting the city was surprised to see a huge, unique building that stands in a strategic area adjacent to Tugu Muda monument had been left abandoned. It was in a poor condition, dirty and gloomy."It's a pity.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Police deny "spying" on pesantren
Police deny "spying" on pesantrenA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Headquarters denied on Friday that police in Central and West Java provinces had sent in spies to monitor the activities of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) suspected of harboring the followers of militant...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
W. Java officials grilled over graft
W. Java officials grilled over graft BANDUNG: Prosecutors in West Java have begun questioning six councillors over their alleged involvement in graft amounting to Rp 33.4 billion (US$3.9 million).The six members of the West Java legislative council are Irfan Anshori of the National Mandate Party...