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Sulawesi Expo makes RI arts known in Tokyo

Sulawesi Expo makes RI arts known in TokyoYusrianti Y. Pontodjaf, Contributor, Tokyo, JapanThe Indonesian Cultural House (GBI), an independent institution in Tokyo, has often hosted exhibitions featuring paintings and cultural items from various regions in Indonesia.

2 headings for page 19 -- potpourri

2 headings for page 19 -- potpourri 1. EXPO -- 1 x 42 Sulawesi Expo makes RI arts known in Tokyo 2. ASIAN -- 2 x 41 Three exhibits offer different ideas on color, design from ancient Asian garments

RI woman dies after truck hits plane ramp

RI woman dies after truck hits plane rampSRI LANKA: An Indonesian woman passenger was killed and six others injured on Sunday after a truck slammed into an airplane exit ramp at the island's only international airport, a spokesman said.

Asia flu fight 'key' to defeating virus

Asia flu fight 'key' to defeating virusDarren Schuettler, Reuters/HanoiBuilding up Southeast Asia's defenses against bird flu could take a decade but fighting the virus at its source would be cheaper and more effective to stop a human pandemic, a top animal health official said.

page 91. GAS -- 3x18 City set to convert 32 gas stations into public parks 2. SME -- 2x30 Software, multimedia companies to help train SMEs in Cikarang 3. FARE -- 1x34 City mulls revising new bus fares 4.

'The country is just the same as before'

'The country is just the same as before'The country's first directly elected administration, that of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla, often referred to by their initials SBY-JK, will have been in power for one year next Oct. 20.

Software, multimedia companies to help train SMEs in Cikarang

Software, multimedia companies to help train SMEs in CikarangAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) compete in the era of globalization, software giant Microsoft, multimedia company Indosat Mega Media and President University will work together to provide...

JP/6/Watch

JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.

Igor O'Neill

Igor O'Neill Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct. 7 announced the government's plan to spend Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) to buy 10 million coal stoves as a part of the government efforts to diversify energy resources and to reduce the costly subsidy for kerosene.

Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans

Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.

RI, Finnish embassy to hold workshop

RI, Finnish embassy to hold workshopJAKARTA: The Office of the State Minister for Research and Technology and the Embassy of Finland will jointly organize a workshop on the "Knowledge-Based Economy" this week in Jakarta, the Finnish embassy announced."The workshop will be held on Thursday.

N. Korean leader meets ex-Indonesian president Megawati

N. Korean leader meets ex-Indonesian president MegawatiNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-il held talks with former Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri, who was in Pyongyang for celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the nation's ruling communist party, official media said.

Police told to act on missing journo

Police told to act on missing journoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Press Council and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) have urged the police to quickly investigate and solve a case of alleged violence against a Medan-based journalist who disappeared almost two months ago after running...

Deterrence note effective in fighting terrorism

Deterrence note effective in fighting terrorismAwan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro, Jakarta As Bali started picking up speed in the healing of its economy from the 2002 bombings that killed 202 people, another battery of bomb attacks were launched on the island.

Bogor worries over cash aid

Bogor worries over cash aid BOGOR: Anticipating problems in the distribution of cash aid for the poor to help them cope with higher fuel prices, Bogor Regent Agus Utara Effendi told officials to watch out for middlemen who might try and take a cut of the money as commission.

City mulls revising new bus fares

City mulls revising new bus faresDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid strong opposition from bus operators over the increase in public bus fares here, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has said his administration will consider revising the new fares.

Solutions sought for decline in orangutan population

Solutions sought for decline in orangutan populationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government says a comprehensive assessment process is underway on the plight of the orangutan due to mass deforestation, but it will avoid scaring off foreign investors.

Thousands of timber workers laid off

Thousands of timber workers laid off JAMBI, Jambi: Almost 2,000 timber workers have been laid off in Jambi during the past few weeks because of slow business there, with workers complaining their severance pay was illegally low.

Mexico donates ambulances for Aceh

Mexico donates ambulances for Aceh JAKARTA: The people of Mexico have donated 20 ambulance to be operated in tsunami-hit Aceh and the island of Nias.The ambulances were handed over in a ceremony here on Saturday attended among others by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi A.

Govt moves against high-cost economy

Govt moves against high-cost economy TANGERANG: To facilitate business growth in the regency, the local council revoked on Saturday Bylaw No. 14/2004 on permits for freight unloading and loading.Achmad Kurtubi Su'ud, the head of the council's Commission C for legal affairs, said the decision was in...

Foreigners and immigration rights

Foreigners and immigration rights I just want to say a word on the subject of immigration and the problems encountered by foreign spouses. I too had to smuggle my child out of Indonesia, and my ex-husband reported him as being kidnapped.The consulate in the U.S.

TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, October 16, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 Morning News 7:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang9:00 Music: Delta10:00 English For Fun11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Children Variety Show12:30 p.m.

Murti Bunanta promotes storytelling

Murti Bunanta promotes storytellingT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Children are strong. That is the view of children's literature specialist Murti Bunanta after a visit to tsunami-hit Aceh to tell stories to the children there.

JP/9/dean

JP/9/dean A short cut to ParisEveryone making their career in the fashion world wants to carve out a place for himself or herself in Paris, one of the world's great fashion capitals. Unfortunately, the roads to Paris are few and far between for young designers.

Singapore auctions show burgeoning art market

Singapore auctions show burgeoning art marketCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Every April and September, there seems to be a mass exodus of art lovers from Indonesia to Singapore. Those are the times of the Singapore art previews, auctions and exhibitions, crammed into less than three days.

Samudra Suki offers Indochina menu

Samudra Suki offers Indochina menu With its delicious Indochina menu in October, Samudra Suki restaurant at the Mulia Hotel promises to satisfy all of its guests.Guests can savor a fragrant seafood salad with glass noodles appetizer or sour and spicy soup with crispy snapper fillet.

Cerebral rock

Cerebral rockArtist : Sajama Cut Album : The Osaka Journals Label : Universal Music Indonesia Rating : *** 1/2 out of ***** Standout tracks : Fallen Japanese, Lagu Tema, Alibi There's been many times in the history of rock music when a groundbreaking act pops out of a vacuum -- a band or performer...

Making the best home theater system

Making the best home theater systemAgus Setiadi, Contributor, Jakarta There are many interesting activities that you can do to take your minds off your routine work during your free time at home. For Aris, an assistant in a leading notary's office in the Sudirman area, his favorite pastime is...

Drugmaker to make generic Tamiflu

Drugmaker to make generic TamifluUNITED KINGDOM: Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer Cipla plans to produce a generic version of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu to counter a feared bird flu pandemic, The Financial Times reported on Saturday, quoting a company official.

The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung Gadung

The dead sleep in luxury at Gunung GadungRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The 300-hectare Gunung Gadung cemetery is probably the largest and most elegant land of the dead in the country.Located beside the luxurious Rancamaya housing complex in Ciawi, Bogor -- some 65 kilometers southeast...

Island Jewels shows new collection

Island Jewels shows new collection Island Jewels of Indonesian has introduced a brand new collection of sterling silver and stone jewelry for the local and international markets ahead of the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays.

Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artist

Tris Neddy: Generous, spirited artistKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWearing a purple kebaya (Javanese blouse) and brown sarong, a woman is sleeping on a blue chair. The walls are painted blue and the ground, purple and green. A red parrot has its eyes fixed on her.

Diving at magnificent Tulamben

Diving at magnificent TulambenLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Tulamben, Bali Two weeks after obtaining my diving certificate, I stood nervously on the beach at Tulamben in the northeastern part of Bali, a two-hour drive from Sanur.

To hunt terrorists, police required to recite Koran

To hunt terrorists, police required to recite Koran The hunt for terrorists is not the sole responsibility of only the intelligence agency, plainclothes policemen and members of the Antiterror Special Detachment, more popularly known as Den- 88.

Applications open for young global citizens camp

Applications open for young global citizens camp The British Council Indonesia is opening applications for 10 young participants, aged 18 to 25, from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and the UK to participate in an intercultural camp on mutual understanding and cultural identity in...

Premium break from Borobudur

Premium break from Borobudur From Sept. 1 through Dec. 29, 2005, the Borobudur Hotel is offering the Premium Break Experience which allows guest to stay in a deluxe room and enjoy the Club Lounge for just US$100 a night.The facilities include private check in and late check out until 6 p.m.

Group 36 opens Mickey Mouse outlets

Group 36 opens Mickey Mouse outlets Retail firm PT Group Tiga Enam has opened Mickey Mouse outlets in Plaza Indonesia and Pondok Indah Mall II.The outlets carry T-shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, bags, shoes, hats and other items featuring pictures of popular Disney characters such as Mickey...

Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imagination

Cartoon workshop draws out children's talent, imaginationSusi Andrini, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Amid the serious panel discussions held at the recent Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2005 was a cartoon workshop for children hosted at the Pondok Pekak Library and Learning Center.

Be prepared for price hikes!

Be prepared for price hikes! The audio-video market is now really sluggish. Why? Because the fasting month is here now and Muslims, that make up the majority of the community, allocate their money mostly for daily necessities.

Taking the plunge in Bali

Taking the plunge in Bali With a colorful variety of tropical fish, Bali is likely to leave divers of all levels satisfied. The following dive sites can all be accessed for short stay dives, while three or five-day trips give visitors to really experience the beauty in the blue waters surrounding...

A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevails

A peaceful end unlikely when greed prevailsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For many Jakartans, the death of a relative is a double blow. They mourn because their loved one has left them forever.

Ramadhan refreshment at Lobby Lounge

Ramadhan refreshment at Lobby Lounge Sunset during Ramadhan is a most anticipated moment for Muslims, because it marks the time to break the fast.The Shangri-La Hotel offers a wide selection of Ramadhan refreshments from soups and salads, to hot and cold dishes, beverages and desserts.

Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during Ramadhan

Hotels offer free snacks, drinks during RamadhanKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bringing a basket full of dates and cookies, a man walked around the lobby of Mulia Hotel in Senayan offering them to guests. It was dusk. It was time for Muslims to break their fast.

Skechers hit local market

Skechers hit local market Indonesian retail company PT Mitra Adi Perkasa (MAP) has introduced the popular Skechers line of women's sports shoes to the local market.According to the company, Skechers shoes in the United States are worn by among others Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and American...

King Koil opens at PIM II

King Koil opens at PIM II King Koil is now offering one-stop bedding shopping at its new boutique in Sogo Department Store at Pondok Indah Mall (PIM) II in South Jakarta.The boutique offers a variety of bedding collections, including mattresses, bed linens, supporting divans and bedding accessories...

Seeking a final resting place

Seeking a final resting place For many Jakartans, particularly the poor, the death of a relative can be a double blow. They mourn because their loved one has gone forever and because they have to pay a lot of money to greedy cemetery officials in order to secure a plot in a much- neglected public...

Man dies of suspected bird flu

Man dies of suspected bird fluJAKARTA: A 56-year-old man has died in hospital of suspected bird flu, which has claimed at least three lives in the country, an official said on Saturday."The man, Ramdani, died last night from severe pneumonia and kidney failure," said Ilham Patu, a spokesman for...

Bali cries, again

Bali cries, againJodie Harrison, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Oct. 1, 2005 began as yet another day in paradise on the idyllic island of Bali. The sun was shining, the frangipani blooming and the streets were colorfully decorated with ceremonial offerings for the eve of Galungan, the Balinese...

Picturing a new world

Picturing a new world As part of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2005, which closed on Oct. 11, Finnish-born art teacher Riita Thezar hosted the Between Worlds Art Workshop for children."The everyday reality in Bali is that they meet children from different worlds, from foreign countries,"...

Nikko hotel Ramadhan Package

Nikko hotel Ramadhan Package For the special occasion of Ramadhan, the Hotel Nikko Jakarta is offering a very special Nikko Stay Ramadhan Package.Valid until Nov. 4, 2005, you can experience the distinguished Nikko hospitality for as little as Rp 500,000 per night for Superior Room, Corner Room or...