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Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Touch and go: Tuina handles an ailing body
Touch and go: Tuina handles an ailing bodyElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta At a glance, tuina might look similar to ordinary massage but it should never be taken as merely a fun rubdown. The Chinese consider it serious business for health, and it's now available in Jakarta.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
If you go ...
If you go ... Getting there: A number of airlines, such as Garuda Indonesia, Eva Air and China Airlines, have direct flights from Jakarta to Taipei. Airfares average US$450 to $475 roundtrip. Tour packages are less expensive; a four-day tour package from Jakarta to Taipei, including hotels, local...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Visiting Oriental Circus flips with flair for fun
Visiting Oriental Circus flips with flair for funTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claudio bravely approached the large feline and patted it on the head, then sat on a wooden bench with the tamed beast trailing behind.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
In the clear: A house of glass without full exposure
In the clear: A house of glass without full exposureMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta You know the old adage about people in glass houses, but glass doors and walls, combined with wooden screens, can make for quietly comfortable and stylish modern living.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Pro-Susilo parties start jostling for Cabinet posts
Pro-Susilo parties start jostling for Cabinet postsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties that supported Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Sept. 20 runoff are accusing the retired Army general of breaching a preelection agreement, after he hinted at giving a prominent...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sailor feared to have bird flu
Sailor feared to have bird flu MALAYSIA: One Malaysian navy sailor remained ill with flu-like symptoms and four others recovered on Saturday as the country scrambled to determine whether potentially deadly bird flu was spreading beyond a quarantined northern state.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
PKB 'freezes' Yogya chapter
PKB 'freezes' Yogya chapter INDONESIA: The National Awakening Party (PKB) has officially suspended operations at its Yogyakarta chapter and appointed a caretaker to select new executives to fill leadership positions. In a letter dated Sept.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Spas open their doors to men for a soft couch
Spas open their doors to men for a soft couchBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a mere four years ago that spas to pamper us into the never-never land of complete relaxation received the lofty stamp of approval as the latest "trend" from leading women's magazine Femina.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Giant looking for late replacement
Giant looking for late replacementMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Giant Asia Racing Team of Taiwan was caught one rider short of the minimum four required for the Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia after the abrupt withdrawal of Ahad Kazemi Sarai here on Saturday.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sitcom star Sukma Ayu dead at 25
Sitcom star Sukma Ayu dead at 25The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Actress Sukma Ayu, who played tomboy Rohaye in the hit TV sitcom Kecil Kecil Jadi Manten, died on Saturday afternoon of heart failure at her home in Bukit Sentul, West Java. She was 25.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Morisette set to come on over, fingers crossed
Morisette set to come on over, fingers crossedHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You oughta know that one of the most important contemporary artists is coming to town.You oughta realize that the recent Australian Embassy blast has scared away some foreign musicians (Alicia Keys, bond) slated to...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
A feast for the eyes
A feast for the eyes The inclusion of visual arts in this year's Art Summit Indonesia takes the international festival to a new level, presenting artworks by renowned visual artists as well as the regular dance, music and theater performances.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Touch and go: Tuina handles with care an ailing body
Touch and go: Tuina handles with care an ailing bodyElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta=========================================================== STANDFIRST: At a glance, tuina might look similar to ordinary massage but it should never be considered merely a fun rubdown.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
New Assembly to have a speaker and three deputies
New Assembly to have a speaker and three deputiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will have one speaker and three deputies that will reflect the composition of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representatives Council (DPD),...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sandy takes on Chan in final
Sandy takes on Chan in finalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Second-seed Sandy Gumulya of Indonesia will be challenged by surprise package Chan Yung-Jan of Taiwan in the final of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament here on Sunday.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Where is the justice in this world?
Where is the justice in this world?Jacinta Hannaford, Contributor, Jakarta There's nothing like another bombing to get people thinking about what life means to them all over again.A few days before the bombing at the Australian Embassy on Sept.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Feeling Blue: The boys make a showing, finally
Feeling Blue: The boys make a showing, finallyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First there was the gokart accident, and then came the SARS epidemic and the inevitable, foreboding travel warning.So the Australian Embassy blast earlier this month could have been another good reason for British...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Architect sensitively reuses materials
Architect sensitively reuses materialsTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaForty-six-year-old Eko Agus Prawoto is just like anyone interested in old buildings: He always feels guilty when going along Jl.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Congratulations to Susilo, Megawati
Congratulations to Susilo, MegawatiFrom Media IndonesiaI congratulate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the first direct presidential election, and incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri on their efforts to maintain democracy in Indonesia.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Thailand to propose ASEAN lottery
Thailand to propose ASEAN lotteryTHAILAND: Thailand will propose setting up an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) lottery, minus its Muslim members, at the first regional conference of government lotteries over the weekend, media reports said on Friday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
JP;IWA;CD;
JP;IWA;CD; ANPAs..r.. TNI-cigarette-sport Heptathlon marks TNI anniversary JP/9/BRIEF Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary JAKARTA: Fitness enthusiasts are challenged to test their physical endurance in the Dji Sam Soe Arena, a sporting competition that combines hiking, climbing, cycling, canoeing,...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
City mulls possibility of bicycle lane
City mulls possibility of bicycle laneDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResponding to calls from the public, the Jakarta Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) will carry out a feasibility study to create bicycle lanes in the capital.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Bogor councillors fear detention
Bogor councillors fear detentionTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe detention of Bogor deputy mayor Mochamad Sahid has made reelected council members cringe over a possibility that they may face a similar fate, as they had acknowledged the misuse of Rp 5.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Security concerns make SBY consider palace home
Security concerns make SBY consider palace homeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaImagine a convoy of cars transporting the Indonesian president and security detail from the suburb of Cibubur en route to the State Palace in Central Jakarta during peak hour traffic.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse case
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse caseM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Ambon District Court opened on Friday the trial of a senior Maluku social welfare official charged with misappropriating some 1,975 tons of rice worth Rp 4.1 billion (US$455,555) in refugee aid.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Councillors detained for alleged graft
Councillors detained for alleged graft LUWUK, Central Sulawesi: Prosecutors at Luwuk, the capital of Banggai regency here, have arrested three councillors for their alleged roles in an Rp 2.2 billion (US$234,042) corruption case.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
UI lecturers not committed to teaching
UI lecturers not committed to teachingFrom KompasMy two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI) and I, too, have taken extension courses at UI before.From our own experience studying at UI, I regret to have to say that many UI lecturers are not committed to their teaching profession.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summit
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWomen are a constant theme in choreographer Elly D. Lutan's work with her community dance group, the Dedy Lutan Dance Company. This time, she is bringing the story of Acehnese woman Tjut Nyak to the stage.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Santika to offer fashion luncheon
Santika to offer fashion luncheonYOGYAKARTA: Top fashion designers will show off their latest creations at Santika Hotel's fashion luncheon, "The Inspiration of Nature", at lunchtime on Saturday.The event on Jl.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
;JP;MUN;
;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-election-Japan Japan mission says poll an improvement JP/4/SCENE Japan mission says poll an improvementJAKARTA: The Japanese government observation mission, which deployed observers for the presidential election here, said the first direct election was a significant step...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Part 2 of 2: The revolution of Indonesian democracy
Part 2 of 2: The revolution of Indonesian democracyDamien Kingsbury, Jakarta Susilo's problems, however, will really begin with the House of Representatives, which already presents an opposition majority, despite his own strong mandate as leader.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
*Susilo opts to stay at the presidential palace Page 2
*Susilo opts to stay at the presidential palace Page 2 *Police question terrorist's wife Page 4 *Regent fails to return to prison Page 5 *The people's president not just for the elite Page 6 *Siren to warn residents of dengue risk in November Page 8 *Singh on top of board again in Pennsylvania Page...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Bold: need clarification
Bold: need clarification Message from the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Ambassador Lu Shumin On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Indonesia, and...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Govt sets aside money for fuel subsidy
Govt sets aside money for fuel subsidyTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will set aside the fuel subsidy cut of Rp 3.9 trillion (US$426.69 million) in the state budget, so that the next government can retrieve the funds and avert fuel price hikes this year.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
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The MPR and DPR: Scenes of turbulence and contention Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta 2. Tomas27 -- The making of democracy after the elections 2 x 30 How to make a real democracy now the elections are over Thomas Hidya Tjaya Boston, Massachusetts
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
The challenges for next-president Susilo
The challenges for next-president SusiloUmar Juoro, Jakarta The early results of last Monday's presidential election clearly show that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will win the presidency convincingly with about 60 percent of the vote. We see again the overwhelming expression of the voters for change.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Tangerang, private sector to repair schools
Tangerang, private sector to repair schoolsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangAn Rp 80 billion (US$8.79 million) allocation from its Rp 205.5 billion education budget was inadequate for the Tangerang administration to renovate 212 damaged schools in the municipality, so it has called upon the...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Regent fails to return to prison on time
Regent fails to return to prison on timeYuli Tri Suwarni and Puji Santoso, Bandung/PekanbaruHuzrin Hood, who was suspended as the Riau Islands regent after being convicted of corruption, has not returned to prison after being granted two days' leave of absence on Wednesday, officials confirmed on...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Security concerns to make SBY consider palace home 2. GOLKAR: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Mega turns to old pals as election defeat rings hard 3. SUNDARTI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Maid gets life for killing boss 4. BIKE: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTSCyclists, get set, ...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Two more banks sue beer giant
Two more banks sue beer giant SINGAPORE: Two more international banks have filed law suits against regional beer giant Asia Pacific Breweries over Singapore's biggest corporate crime, the brewer said in a statement.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary
Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary JAKARTA: Fitness enthusiasts are challenged to test their physical endurance in the Dji Sam Soe Arena, a sporting competition that combines hiking, climbing, cycling, canoeing, swimming and running, according to a press release.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Cyclists, get set, ...oh the tracks are yet to be built!
Cyclists, get set, ...oh the tracks are yet to be built!Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"..I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like."The last line of Bicycle Race, the hit song of British legendary rock group Queen released in 1978 might echo the desire of Heru, a foreign...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Maid gets life for killing boss
Maid gets life for killing bossAgencies, Singapore/JakartaA 24-year-old Indonesian maid, set to hang in Singapore on charges of stabbing dead her employer, won a reprieve on Friday when a court reduced her sentence to life in prison because she had been abused.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Clean river campaign to be delayed
Clean river campaign to be delayed JAKARTA: The clean river campaign ceremony, slated to take place on Kali Besar River in Kota, West Jakarta, on Sept. 26, has been delayed due to security concerns."We have to delay the event amid security concerns following the bombing of the Australian Embassy,"...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Japan mission: Poll an improvement
Japan mission: Poll an improvement JAKARTA: The Japanese government observation mission, which deployed observers for the presidential election here, said the first direct election was a significant step toward the consolidation of democracy in the country.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Neighboring countries join Medan fair
Neighboring countries join Medan fair MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three southeast Asian countries, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are participating in an international tourism fair entitled "North Sumatra International Travel Fair", held in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
U.S. criticizes arrests of Newmont executives
U.S. criticizes arrests of Newmont executivesSari P. Setiogi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United States Embassy has criticized the Indonesian police for detaining without charge several executives of P.T.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
The making of democracy after the elections
The making of democracy after the electionsThomas Hidya Tjaya Boston, Massachusetts The second round of our first direct presidential elections has concluded smoothly and peacefully. While the official results are yet to be announced, there is very little doubt that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Landslide victory for Susilo in city
Landslide victory for Susilo in cityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs many observers had predicted, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate Jusuf Kalla would win a landslide victory in the city, collecting 69.21 percent of the votes.