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Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Apartment business on the rise
Apartment business on the riseGolo Riwu Contributor JakartaThe worst effects of the country's economic crisis are gradually receding. In Jakarta's business sector and in other major Indonesian cities, apartment construction and sale is in full force after a deep lull.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Canvassing the streets
Canvassing the streets It's a daily activity for Jakarta residents to gripe and moan about the deficiencies of the city administration.Still, it should get credit where it's due for trying something different, including inviting students from Yogyakarta and the capital to paint some lively murals...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Women take up the fight to defend themselves
Women take up the fight to defend themselvesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this cosmopolitan jungle where security comes at a high price, anyone can become a victim of crime.Nevertheless, women are still the most vulnerable group, with violence against them rampant in public places, the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Debbie A. Lubis
Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Luna Radith, 23, was very proud to show off her navel stud in front of her relatives at a recent family gathering. She just smiled when her relatives, with astonished and curious expressions on their faces, gawked at her pierced belly button.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Soldiers sentenced in Aceh rape cases
Soldiers sentenced in Aceh rape casesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh A military court in Aceh sentenced on Saturday three Army soldiers found guilty of raping four young Acehnese women to between two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years' imprisonment, the second such...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good sign with favorable total sales in the first five months this year, while various carmakers keep introducing new sedans to the audience.Based on the data from the Indonesian Automotive Association (Gaikindo), over 140,000 cars were sold in the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?Andi M. Sadat Contributor Jakarta "The customer is king". This decades-old adage, or maybe it's just another advertising promise, is still frequently used in today's "hyperactive" communication world.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
My mother is a survivor, hero and friend to me
My mother is a survivor, hero and friend to meNinda Daianti, Contributor, Jakarta "Goodbye, Ninda, be good, OK?" she said for the last time. Her eyes were red from crying."Bye, Mom. I love you."I hugged her tight. I never ever said those three words, because of my pride.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Kudus -- A lively blend of religious traditions
Kudus -- A lively blend of religious traditionsJock Paul, Contributor, Kudus, Central Java Besides making sure that chain-smoking Indonesians get their fix, the town of Kudus is nurturing one of the richest and most alive histories in Java.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Knowing how to take care of yourself with aikido
Knowing how to take care of yourself with aikidoNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Have you been mugged on the streets and had a knife pointed at your chest?Do you know what you would do, especially if your only weapons to fight back are your arms and legs?Even if we have not become one...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
10 rebels killed as operation enters 62nd day
10 rebels killed as operation enters 62nd dayNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Soldiers shot dead at least 10 rebels in several regencies on Saturday, raising the death toll to 485 two months after the military operation was launched on May 19.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Canvassing the streets
Canvassing the streets It's a daily activity for Jakarta residents to gripe and moan about the deficiencies of the city administration.Still, it should get credit where it's due for trying something different, including inviting students from Yogyakarta and the capital to paint murals on the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
BMW ups the ante with new vehicle
BMW ups the ante with new vehicleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT BMW Indonesia seems to be in very aggressive mode right now, releasing three products in less than three months, all aimed at a very limited market segment.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
The saga on the political stage
The saga on the political stageLie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta First impression: This is really a tome, in the real sense of the word. When you consider the topic of discussion, it must be agreed that a book 10 times as thick as this one would not be enough to make an exhaustive discussion of the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Tea enjoys sparkling sales performance
Tea enjoys sparkling sales performanceAgustina Wayansari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bottled or packaged teas might still sound strange to many people, especially those from Western countries.In Indonesia, tea is extremely popular and in many parts of the country, it has become a daily refreshment.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Aromatherapy eases discomfort of pregnancy
Aromatherapy eases discomfort of pregnancyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pregnant women are often told to take it easy, to watch their diet, refrain from heavy work or exercise and avoid anything too stimulating to the system.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Entertainer Dorce goes it alone
Entertainer Dorce goes it aloneBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If acceptance were measured by how full an entertainer's schedule is, then Dorce Gamalama is doing all right.There are upcoming dates in Padang, West Sumatra, the province where she was born, then a show in West Nusa Tenggara,...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Chrisye: Letting the music move him ... sort of
Chrisye: Letting the music move him ... sort ofHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chrisye has not silently accepted the criticism that his stage act is wooden and lacks excitement.What really counts for a singer, he said in an interview in this publication last year, is not the frills, but the...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Lost in the old walls of Batavia on a fun bike ride
Lost in the old walls of Batavia on a fun bike rideZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only a few hundred meters from the starting line, about 10 bikers collided in a heap of metal. With doctors quickly tending to the three riders who suffered minor injuries, the others dusted themselves off and...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 20, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 20, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Beware of contaminated and expired drinks
Beware of contaminated and expired drinksDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Standing on an economy class train from Bandung to Surabaya for five and a half hours and driving a car for another 20 hours did not make Sony Samdani, 40, feel sleepy nor lose his concentration.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 20, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, July 20, 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...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service Jasmina Janik Contributor JakartaThe writer is director of sales and marketing for Hotel Borobudur JakartaIf you want to reside close to the business center right in the heart of the city and require the premises to have all the modern facilities...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Some rivers recede in India
Some rivers recede in India INDIA: Some rivers were starting to recede in eastern India after torrential rains killed 176 people nationwide and affected millions of others, officials said.Water levels in rivers in the eastern Bihar state -- one of the worst affected in India -- were expected to...
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
KL says door still open on water row
KL says door still open on water row MALAYSIA: Malaysia said Saturday the door was still open for talks with Singapore to resolve a long-standing water dispute but told its neighbor to be honest and sincere.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
Arroyo orders weekly burning of drugs
Arroyo orders weekly burning of drugs PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered on Saturday the weekly public burning of substances seized in a crackdown on illegal drugs, to prevent corrupt law enforcers from reselling the narcotics.
Sun, 20 Jul 2003
On this auspicious day of the French National Day, I would
On this auspicious day of the French National Day, I would like to recall that the French Revolution's universal message of freedom inspired many peoples' struggles for their own independence, among them Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Indonesia provides BMWs for ASEM delegates
Indonesia provides BMWs for ASEM delegates All ministers participating in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Denpasar, Bali, will be able to enjoy the comfort of traveling in new-model BMWs.PT BMW Indonesia will lend 30 new BMW 5-series cars to the Indonesian government, which will host the forum...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Rectors' Forum backs special university entry
Rectors' Forum backs special university entryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Rectors' Forum supported on Friday the implementation of special admission at state universities, but at the same time called on the government to draft a law providing subsidies for intelligent students...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
'Keroncong' maestro's lonely days
'Keroncong' maestro's lonely daysBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The man walks with difficulty and speaks almost inaudibly, but when it comes to talking about his creative journey, Anjar Any becomes momentarily explosive before succumbing to the effects of his chronic...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
RI, RP considering establishment of trade forum
RI, RP considering establishment of trade forumThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Philippines and Indonesia, two members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), are considering the setting up of a forum aimed at fully implementing AFTA in the trade relations between the two countries.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
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Infrastructure: A government guarantee Lalu A. Damanhuri Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist Committee on Policy for Infrastructure Development (KKPPI) Jakarta 2. Pro21 -- Prepare now for the return of SARS 1 x 40 Prepare for return of the deadly SARS virus By Marc Lipsitch Marc...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Automakers upbeat at major car expo
Automakers upbeat at major car expoEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Automakers displayed their latest models in an expo said to be the largest in Southeast Asia, hoping that the country's improving economy would help them sell more cars this year.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Police break up student protest
Police break up student protestMALAYSIA: Some 250 Malaysian students participated in a rare protest march on Friday in support of seven university students charged over their involvement in an illegal gathering two years ago.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Illegal digging threatens prehistoric relics
Illegal digging threatens prehistoric relicsBambang M and Gigin W Utomo, Contributors, Yogyakarta Apart from the natural scenery of a beautiful karst, Pegunungan Sewu mountain range in Gunungkidul in southeastern Yogyakarta boasts numerous archaeological findings, ranging from human and animal...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Limited facilities for officials
Limited facilities for officialsFrom Suara Karya The government has drafted a regulation on the standardization of facilities and infrastructures for state officials, including restrictions on the use of official cars, which deserves our support.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Amien Rais' party passes screening
Amien Rais' party passes screening JAKARTA: The National Mandate Party (PAN) has passed the administrative screening process for its central board conducted by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Friday, the first of two steps to be eligible to join the 2004 legislative and presidential...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Four-goal Zaenal leads Persita to quarterfinals in LG Cup
Four-goal Zaenal leads Persita to quarterfinals in LG CupArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A goal extravaganza marked the final group matches in the LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship with Zaenal Arif bagging four in Persita's 5-1 thumping of MCTPC Laos at the Bung Karno stadium here on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Police kill protest leader
Police kill protest leader BONDOWOSO, East Java: One villager was killed and four policemen injured during a clash between the two groups in Bendoarum village, Wonosari subdistrict, Bondowoso regency, East Java on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Abused wife arrested by police
Abused wife arrested by policeRizky KD Ntoma The Jakarta Post JakartaA woman was arrested last Saturday when her husband reported her to police for stealing his money. Ironically, the same police had not responded to the woman's earlier report on her husband for domestic violence.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
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Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Indosat teams up with ZTE
Indosat teams up with ZTE JAKARTA: Indonesia's second-largest telecommunications firm, PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., said on Friday it has asked Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Co. (ZTE) to set up a trial network of fixed wireless lines in Jakarta and Surabaya, East Java.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
CLEANUP: A woman passes the Mardika area in the Maluku capital of
CLEANUP: A woman passes the Mardika area in the Maluku capital of Ambon, as excavators and dump trucks clear the wreckage of houses burned down during the 1999 fighting. The local civil emergency administration has started rebuilding the houses and other buildings.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
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4 X 11 14 soldiers face court martial over Poso violence JP/5/volcano2 x 25 Soputan volcano erupts, spews hot ash and smoke over Manado JP/5/twin1 x 44 Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twins JP/5/wamena2 x 20 Two troops face death penalty for arsenal raid JP/5/blast2 x 19 Six hurt...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
City signs US$25m deal, still faces garbage crisis
City signs US$25m deal, still faces garbage crisisBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration signed an agreement with private company PT Interindo Global on Friday for the construction of a garbage processing plant in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta, worth US$25 million.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Travel8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia3:30 Children's Show...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Political coalition
Political coalition The meeting between former president Abdurrahman Wahid and National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais in Jakarta on Wednesday was a political surprise. It was their first public meeting since Abdurrahman, known as Gus Dur, was impeached during a special session of the...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twins
Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twinsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Doctors here said on Friday they were seeking a religious edict from the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) in order to separate seven-day-old conjoined twins, as they believe that the separation...
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
A suspected JI senior member released
A suspected JI senior member releasedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police released on Friday one of nine alleged members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network, who had been arrested last week, due to lack of evidence.City Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003
Batam police seize pirated VCDs
Batam police seize pirated VCDs BATAM, Riau: Police seized more than 7,100 pirated video compact disks (VCDs) from two major shopping centers during a raid on the industrial island of Batam, Riau, on Friday.