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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Houses-loans-tipsFOR FOCUS - INDUSTRIAL ESTATESFOR FOCUS ISSUE: INDUSTRIAL ESTATESShopping around for the best loan for your new homeHendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaIf you don't have enough cash, taking out a bank loan to purchase or renovate a house is one of the best...

Three Africans arrested over fraud allegations

Three Africans arrested over fraud allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three Africans were arrested by South Jakarta Police at a hotel in South Jakarta for alleged fraud having caused a victim, a lecturer at an economic science institute (STIE) in Papua province, Dewa Nyoman Wiryawan TB, to suffer...

Punctuality of electric trains

Punctuality of electric trainsFrom Warta Kota As an economy-class electric train commuter, I'm annoyed to find that the train often fails to arrive on schedule, a situation that causes the train to be overcrowded.

Damar Harsanto

Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta South Jakarta Police have smashed a car-theft ring tied to an Indonesian Army soldier, killing a man alleged to have stolen a car from a former minister of religious affairs.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (cafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.

Setting out to sea

Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.

Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids

Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fear has descended over many households in the last few months.A spate of child kidnappings, including several allegedly masterminded by two brothers who are believed to have sexually assaulted and murdered some of their victims, has...

Festival celebrates Malay culture

Festival celebrates Malay culture INDONESIA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open a festival on Malay culture and its promotion on Sunday in Pekanbaru, Riau.Rampai Melayu -- A World Festival on Melayu Culture, to be held through Aug.

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Soul support Although yoga for kids initially sounds like an exercise in frustration, one local group is offering lessons in contemplation to teach the little ones that love is all we need.Page 5 Swing of things Malaysia's mighty Kinabatangan River and its wetlands make up one of the richest...

Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'

Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, Bogor It is said to possess healing power as well as increasing the ability to concentrate.But yoga is not exactly for kids.

Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond

Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta The heavy head ornament and the hundreds of staring people did not deter Dian from walking into the reception hall on her special night.

Setting out to sea

Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.

Die for my country today? Not likely

Die for my country today? Not likely Bagimu negeri, jiwa raga kami (For you, beloved country, our body and soul). It used to be oh-so noble to die for one's country. At least, that was what I learned from my late grandmother and my father.

Badminton

Badminton World championships (x denotes seeding): Quarterfinals Men's singles Shon Seung-Mo (Kor x13) bt Chen Hong (Chn x1) 5-15, 17-14, 15-9 Xia Xuanze (Chn x5) bt Kenneth Jonassen (Den x2) 17-14, 12-15, 15-10 Wong Choon Hann (Mas) bt Sony Kwi Kuncoro (Inax 6) 15-8, 15-5 Bao Chunlai (Chn) bt...

Nessen gets for immigration offense

Nessen gets for immigration offenseNani Farida and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe American freelance journalist William Arthur Nessen was sentenced on Saturday for an immigration violation here, but is expected to enjoy his freedom the next day.

TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Sports5:00...

Music a tie that binds for singer Ubiet

Music a tie that binds for singer UbietHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singer Nyak Ina Raseuki, better known as Ubiet, left her hometown in Aceh 20 years, and so hardly sees her ethnic identity as a defining point of who she is today.

'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosion

'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosionCaroline Cooper, Contributor, Jakarta------------------------------------------------------- Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883 Simon Winchester Harper Collins, 2003 416 pp -------------------------------------------------------- The...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE

FOR FOCUS ISSUEAsia Pacific Bridal SummitMARRIAGE CUSTOMS: Models display traditional Central Java (left) and Betawi (right) wedding costumes. A traditional wedding is still popular among couples although this entails a series of tiring rituals.

Brojopati

BrojopatiChairil Gibran Ramadhan Brojopati, the tycoon who had enriched himself at the expense of others, taking the rice from other people's plates by any and all means, finally died.A grand bash to celebrate his birthday was held in a posh hotel only five days earlier.

Thai short film directors going to the big screen

Thai short film directors going to the big screenKenny Santana, Contributor, Bangkok Never mind if you never watched the colossal Thai movie, The Legend of Suriyothai, or the popular comedy flick of a volleyball team consisting of transvestites called The Iron Ladies.

Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of Malaysia

Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of MalaysiaThe Star/Asian News Network Sabah, MalaysiaThe dense forest along the Kinabatangan, Sabah's longest river, offers a breathtaking view of the last remnants of Borneo wilderness.

Factions urge issuance of recommendation

Factions urge issuance of recommendationKurniawan Hari and, A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) increased pressure on Saturday for the Annual Session now underway to issue a recommendation in response to the progress report delivered by...

Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties

Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta's top, star-rated hotels have become increasingly a preferred venue for wedding parties because, in addition to strategic and convenient location, the luxury accommodation offers excellent and...

Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBI

Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBIA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) factions expressed on Saturday their disappointment with the achievements of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government over the past year, saying it...

Bayu's costs per month

Bayu's costs per month* Hydrotherapy Rp 340,000 * Vitamins Rp 25,000 * Doctors visit (three monthly)Rp 15,000 * Milk (pediatric)Rp 120,000 * Snack/FruitRp 80,000 * Extra meal (mung bean porridge)Rp 62,000 Extras * Exercise booksRp 150,000 * Toilet (including installation)Rp 600,000 In the event...

Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappers

Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Police have identified a man who abducted an eight-year boy from Tangerang after the boy's parents transferred part of the ransom to the kidnapper's own bank account.

Candra/Sigit reach World final

Candra/Sigit reach World finalBRITAIN: Men's doubles shuttlers Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto salvaged some pride for their homeland on Saturday by coming back from behind to secure a place in the final of the 2003 Badminton World Championships in Birmingham, England.

Amnesty for GAM members

Amnesty for GAM membersFrom Suara KaryaMany people, including Vice President Hamzah Haz, have proposed that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who have surrendered and returned to the fold of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia should be given amnesty on Aug.

Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in Aceh

Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in AcehLina A. Alexandra, Centre For International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta It has been more than two months since the start of the military operation in Aceh.

Violence against women

Violence against women The National Commission on Violence against Women is lodging a strong protest against the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regarding the statement and behavior of some members of Komnas HAM.

Some PTDI employees return to work

Some PTDI employees return to work BANDUNG: Only 1,428 out of nearly 10,000 employees of troubled state aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) have returned to work since the management suspended them almost three weeks ago.

U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency

U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency YOGYAKARTA: Steak lovers are welcome to spoil their taste buds this month at Yogyakarta Hyatt Regency hotel restaurant Bogey's Teras, as it is to launch its U.S. Meat Sizzler and Grill promotion on Aug. 11, 2003.

Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials

Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials SURABAYA: Mojokerto Police seized at least 37 firearms and ammunition allegedly bought by the regency administration for security ahead of the 2004 general elections. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen.

Life as usual after Papua autonomy

Life as usual after Papua autonomyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The troubled province of Papua was granted special autonomy in 2001 with around Rp 1.2 trillion disbursed last year to smooth its implementation, but life remains unchanged among the impoverished people there.

Regency election committee members resign, KPU says

Regency election committee members resign, KPU saysMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has approved the resignation of six members of its regency branches, some of them due to alleged corruption.

Champs Candra/Sigit through to semifinals

Champs Candra/Sigit through to semifinals Defending champions Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto booked an easy 15-3, 15-3 win over Cheng Rui and Wang Wei of China in the quarterfinal round of the World Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England, on Friday.

1 x 42

1 x 42 Train derails in Karawang, 18 injured JP/5/papua1 x 33 Life as usual after Papua autonomy JP/5/rampok1 x 34 One killed in armed payroll robbery

Legislators shun hotel to 'disgust' of others

Legislators shun hotel to 'disgust' of othersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Reform faction of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) left the Mulia Hotel on Friday, saying that they did not want to use the facility during the annual meeting.

Mexican, traditional food on offer

Mexican, traditional food on offer YOGYAKARTA: Celebrating Indonesia's Independence Day, which falls on Aug. 17, 2003, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani hotel's El Patio coffee shop is offering a range of traditional food from five different regions of Java during the month.

Legendary dancer still vital

Legendary dancer still vitalBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta S. Maridi, a dancer and choreographer in the Surakarta-style of dance, may not as popular as songwriter Gesang, whose song Bengawan Solo (Solo River) is famous the world over.

Malaysia's new trend: Divorce by phone text message

Malaysia's new trend: Divorce by phone text messageReligion vs. technology: Malaysia's divorce by phone text message raises questions about Islam in the modern world[ Rohan Sullivan, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur After a quarrel with her husband, a young wife flees back to her mother and he fumes...

'Bajaj' owners thumb nose at Kancil

'Bajaj' owners thumb nose at Kancil JAKARTA: Dozens of bajaj (three-wheeled taxi) owners protested the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) at its office in Tebet, South Jakarta, rejecting the plan to retire their Indian-made vehicles."It's an unrealistic policy.

Maids need protecting

Maids need protectingThe Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore For as long as the Manpower Ministry is reluctant to impose contractual obligations in the hiring of foreign maids, more partisan schemes will rush in to fill the void. The Indonesian Embassy is the latest to join the fray.

Islam has no link to terrorism: Mega

Islam has no link to terrorism: MegaM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia condemned terrorists on Friday for abusing Islamic teachings to justify their acts of violence and vowed to fight it out against acts of terrorism.

Indonesian election still far from decided

Indonesian election still far from decidedWilliam J. Furney, Journalist, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Two years down, one to go. Will Indonesia's first direct presidential election next year see the end of the administration of President Megawati Soekarnoputri?Though she has...

Calls to investigate chief prosecutor

Calls to investigate chief prosecutor PADANG, West Sumatra: Members of the West Sumatra legislative council have demanded an investigation into alleged corruption involving local chief prosecutor Halius Hosen.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 4, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 4, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Poster, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Punctuality of electric trains

Punctuality of electric trainsFrom Warta KotaAs an economy-class electric train commuter, I'm annoyed to find that the train often fails to arrive on schedule, a situation that causes the train to be overcrowded.

BPOM given more powers

BPOM given more powersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has resolved the problem of overlapping powers between the Ministry of Health and the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), with the latter finally being given the power to supervise all foodstuffs and drugs.