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RP plans new major airport MANILA: Philippine airport authorities said Saturday they will develop a former U.S. airbase north of Manila into a major international gateway at the cost of at least two billion pesos (US$35.6 million).

Wismilak tennis organizers up security alert

Wismilak tennis organizers up security alertWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar, Bali The organizers of Bali's top WTA Wismilak Interntional women's tennis tournament are tightening security in the wake of the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, tournament...

Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on the tenth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Saturday:1. Jakarta 98 74 82 2. W. Java 59 58 64 3. E. Java 53 57 83 4. C. Java 39 45 49 5. S. Sumatra 26 31 33 6. Jambi 25 23 10 8. Papua 19 11 11 9. Lampung 16 11 11 9. Riau 13 12 18 10.E.

Lackluster Lisa still unchallenged to win gold

Lackluster Lisa still unchallenged to win goldMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Palembang Indonesia's Olympic silver medalist Lisa Rumbewas put in a lackluster performance but was still able to earn Papua a gold on the opening day of the weightlifting competition at the National Games here on...

WHO warns Thai bird flu monitoring lagging: report

WHO warns Thai bird flu monitoring lagging: report Agence France-Presse/BangkokThe World Health Organization (WHO) has criticized Thailand for not doing enough to monitor birds capable of carrying the deadly avian flu virus, media reported on Saturday, following the kingdom's ninth human death.

JP/19/VISUAL

JP/19/VISUAL Art Summit showcases the theatricality of visual artEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/JakartaWill the Indonesian Art Summit 2004 be the peak of the creative process for visual artists, since this year marks their first participation in the one-month long festival?Art critic Mamannoor said...

Culture counts: What price for the arts in our lives?

Culture counts: What price for the arts in our lives?Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 4th Art Summit Indonesia 2004 International Festival on Contemporary Performing Arts and Visual Arts opened on Saturday, an event boasting the scheduled participation of renowned artists from 14...

When a news story hits too close to home

When a news story hits too close to home My mobile phone had been ringing incessantly and beeping a series of text messages when I first learned that my husband was hurt in the blast at the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Bridging the elements

Bridging the elementsMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor/Jakarta Using creative license with textures and colors in both the interior and exterior can give a different feel to a house, without resulting in an architectural hodgepodge.

Lackluster Lisa remains unbeaten

Lackluster Lisa remains unbeatenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Indonesia's Olympic silver medalist Lisa Rumbewas put in a lackluster performance but was still able to earn Papua a gold on the opening day of the weightlifting competition at the National Games here on Saturday.

Wismilak tennis organizers up security alert

Wismilak tennis organizers up security alertWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar, Bali The organizers of Bali's top WTA Wismilak Interntional women's tennis tournament are tightening security in the wake of the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, tournament...

Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on the tenth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Saturday:1. Jakarta 98 74 82 2. W. Java 59 58 64 3. E. Java 53 57 83 4. C. Java 39 45 49 5. S. Sumatra 26 31 33 6. Jambi 25 23 10 8. Papua 19 11 11 9. Lampung 16 11 11 9. Riau 13 12 18 10.E.

Grieving Musu says Manuela is his daughter

Grieving Musu says Manuela is his daughterMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang The body of Maria Eva Komalawati, one of the nine fatalities in the bomb blast outside the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Thursday, was buried on Saturday at a Catholic cemetery...

Sutiyoso threatens to banish athletic 'defectors'

Sutiyoso threatens to banish athletic 'defectors'Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Despite Jakarta's formidable run at the underway National Games (PON), Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso could not hide his irritation over other teams' successes in particular sports that he believed had come at...

Rezy the Indonesian idol of note

Rezy the Indonesian idol of noteMaggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston Last Saturday, thousands of cheering fans supported Joy Tobing, 24, as she was crowned this year's Indonesian Idol. Hers is the success story every aspiring teenager wants to realize: sudden stardom.So Joy won. Big deal.

JP/5/PIJAT

JP/5/PIJATMassage business thrives in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMany people are prepared to travel halfway across Jakarta, battling heavy traffic for an hour's massage with a skilled therapist, and, finally, the chance to relax.

No paper

No paperDue to the government stipulated observance of the Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad, there will be no paper on Monday. The Jakarta Post will return on Tuesday; In the meantime, readers can obtain news updates from www.thejakartapost.com. -- Publisher

Still Playing

Still Playing Angel's Cry (Drama, 95 minutes) Starring Gisela Cindy, Parveen M. Putra, Raslina Rasidin, Arzetti, Jose Rizal Manua. Directed by Teddy Setyadi.A little girl has to fend for herself after her parents are killed during the Bali bombings.

Poor management of Hutama Karya

Poor management of Hutama Karya On Saturday, Aug. 24, about 10:30 a.m., while I was driving my car, Registration No. B 8078 MT, from Cempaka Putih crossroads towards the entrance to ITC Cempaka Mas, the iron-sheeting fence separating the street and Hutama Karya's Cempaka Putih flyover construction...

INDONESIA: The body of top human rights activist Munir arrived at

INDONESIA: The body of top human rights activist Munir arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from the Netherlands on a Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) plane at about 5 p.m. on Saturday.Two hours later the remains were flown aboard a Merpati plane to Munir's hometown of Malang, East Java, for...

Designer offers one-stop 'kebaya' haven

Designer offers one-stop 'kebaya' havenSherry Samtani, Contributor/Jakarta When Joy Tobing took top honors as Indonesian Idol on Saturday night, she stuck with tradition in a pretty turquoise kebaya.The designer was Adjie Notonegoro who, along with Edward "Edo" Hutabarat, has taken a leading role...

Nimmala temple to see gigantic statue, boat on fire

Nimmala temple to see gigantic statue, boat on fireDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Nimmala temple, the largest and oldest Chinese temple in Tangerang, will hold a ceremony on Sunday starting at 11 a.m.

Still coming?: Upcoming gigs hang in the balance

Still coming?: Upcoming gigs hang in the balanceHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Local music fans eagerly awaiting the appearance of foreign talent will have to brace for more disappointment after Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in South Jakarta.

Class act: Five steps to moulding a star

Class act: Five steps to moulding a starBesides Temasek Secondary's high-profile alumni, CHIJ Katong Convent is also a star-maker.Past students include actresses Melody Chen, Neo Swee Lin, Andrea De Cruz, Michelle Saram, model Charmaine Hahn and news anchors Glenda Chong and Cheryl Fox.

Author James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festival

Author James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festivalBriony Kidd, Contributor, Jakarta The inaugural Ubud Writers and Readers Festival this October looks set to attract a diverse group of writers from Indonesia, Australia and around the world.

JP/3/MUNIR

JP/3/MUNIRMunir's burial set for SundayJAKARTA: The body of leading rights campaigner Munir is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Saturday for burial, after doctors in the Netherlands completed an autopsy.

Website: Tolong pakai yang ini, thanks

Website: Tolong pakai yang ini, thanks When a news story hits too close to home My mobile phone had been ringing incessantly and beeping a series of text messages when I first learned that my husband was hurt in the blast at the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Author of 'One Child' sees beauty in imperfection

Author of 'One Child' sees beauty in imperfectionSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor/Jakarta Sincerity is usually the first casualty of the talk circuit for famed authors out to sell their latest work. But Torey Hayden, a teacher and the author of a series of books on children with special needs, was...

Author lifts lid on Bali's best bites

Author lifts lid on Bali's best bitesAndrew Charles, Contributor/DenpasarBali Unveiled: The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine Heinz von Holzen, Timesone.com, 2004 ISBN: 9812326979Many people in Bali and elsewhere will be delighted to read this book because they will have already sampled the delectable...

TV Program: Sunday, September 12, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, September 12, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Zooming5:00 Robocon6:00 Sport News: Jurnal...

When the news hits too close to home

When the news hits too close to home My mobile phone had been ringing incessantly and beeping a series of text messages when I first learned that my husband was hurt in the blast yesterday. I was ignoring it as I was in the middle of an interview during an assignment to East Nusa Tenggara, nearly...

10 suicide bombers at large: Police

10 suicide bombers at large: PoliceSari P. Setiogi and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police warned on Saturday of possible further terrorist attacks in the country after the deadly blast outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, saying at least 10 newly recruited suicide...

Expected at Ubud

Expected at UbudWith a month to go before the Ubud event opens, there are already many confirmed participants, and the likelihood of others to appear.* Australia: Pam Allen, Dewi Anggraeni, Inez Barany, Ron Brooks, Larry Buttrose, Ian Campbell, Fabia Claridge, Jan Cornall, Irina Dunn, Adrienne...

I Wayan Sadra

I Wayan Sadra Gedung Kesenian Jakarta Sept. 12 and 13, 2004 Organized disobedience as creative energyDisobedience is a negative aspect of human behavior. However, for I Wayan Sadra, his life's journey has led him to incorporate disobedience as a form of creative energy for both life and his music...

Munir's body flown to Malang

Munir's body flown to MalangINDONESIA: The body of top human rights activist Munir arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from the Netherlands on a Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) plane at about 5 p.m. on Saturday.

In the spirit

In the spiritThe National Games (PON) may register nary a blip on the international sporting radar, especially during an Olympic year.But the fact that few world records will fall has failed to put a damper on celebrations in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang, which is hosting the Games for...

Tradition still crowning glory at Ayyuthaya

Tradition still crowning glory at AyyuthayaEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Ayutthaya, North Thailand Our tour guide gave us a quizzical look when he learned that our group -- consisting of artists, officials and journalists from Indonesia -- was headed to the ancient city of Ayutthaya.

Noorhayati (Part II)

Noorhayati (Part II)Korrie Layun Rampan After studying in the United States, Chaidir, his degree in his bag, sits on the boat taking him back to his village in the Kalimantan hinterland. There, his love, Noorhayati, would be waiting for him ...

Four upcoming concerts hang in the balance

Four upcoming concerts hang in the balanceHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Local music aficionados hungry for outside talent may have to brace for more disappointment, due to the possibility that upcoming concerts will be canceled due to Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in South...

Pascal Lamy forges ties between Europe, Asia

Pascal Lamy forges ties between Europe, AsiaDavid Kennedy, Contributor/Jakarta Although Pascal Lamy's term of office as European Union (EU) trade negotiator is drawing to a close he shows little sign of slowing down.

Writer James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festival

Writer James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festivalBriony Kidd, Contributor, Jakarta The inaugural Ubud Writers and Readers Festival this October looks set to attract a diverse group of writers from Indonesia, Australia and around the world.

Facts behind 'Supersemar'

Facts behind 'Supersemar' buried with 'Pak' Jusuf Former minister of defense/Armed Forces commander Gen. (ret) Muhammad Jusuf passed away last Wednesday. There are several points to be noted about his death.

Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree

Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spreeSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Taufik Kiemas, the powerful husband of incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has continued distributing donations across the country, a move that has been criticized as a thinly veiled attempt to...

Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to close

Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to closeJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi Many more schools were closed on Friday in Jambi province as choking haze continued to blanket the area. Haze also enveloped other provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan provinces, while local authorities in Central...

'Poor coordination' allows bombing

'Poor coordination' allows bombingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lack of coordination among security officers has been blamed for what has been seen as a poor early warning system, which is one reason they were unable to prevent Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

Munir's burial set for Sunday

Munir's burial set for Sunday The body of leading rights campaigner Munir is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Saturday for burial, after doctors in the Netherlands completed an autopsy.One of Munir's colleagues, Todung Mulya Lubis, said Munir's remains would be flown directly to Malang in East...

Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts

Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary artsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, the Jakarta Art Summit 2004, featuring local and international artistes, will be going ahead.

15 former councillors named suspects

15 former councillors named suspects JAKARTA: Fifteen former councillors in Depok municipality were named suspects on Friday in a Rp 9 billion (US$970,141) graft case. They will be summoned for questioning on Tuesday, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said.

Blast victims fund set up

Blast victims fund set upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Australian government has set up a US$700 million fund for the victims of the deadly bombing outside its embassy in Jakarta in an expression of concern and friendship between the two neighboring countries.

JP/Mulkan Salmona

JP/Mulkan Salmona PLASMA TV: Two saleswomen demonstrate Samsung's new flat-screen Plasma TV at a launch recently. The sales of Plasma TVs in the Indonesian market are on the rise thanks to an increased demand from buyers.