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London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant life

London Wild Rose's ponders human organ trade, immigrant lifeA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKusuma Andrianto's debut novel, London Wild Rose: Dan Cinta pun Menari, is a modern-day satire that portrays the bitter life of illegal immigrants in London.

Food festival at Borobudur

Food festival at Borobudur The Borobudur Hotel will not only offer a range of Indonesian food in August, but also the Japanese food Unagi and the Chinese Moon Cake festival.The hotel will hold an Indonesian food festival at the Bogor Cafe from Aug. 16 to Aug.

The face of human torture

The face of human torture German artist Gunther Uecker will display his creations at an exhibition titled Manusia yang Teraniaya: 14 alat Pemuas (The Tortured Human: 14 Means of Torture) at Bentara Budaya Jakarta here.

'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggle

'Wounded Longing' illustrates Putu Oka's life-long struggleChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaThere is no need for history to be straight like a ruler, but under the repression of the New Order, history was forced to be black and white, all for the sake of the continuity of the regime's power.

EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace process

EU monitors arrive in Aceh, prep for peace processThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThree members of the European Union peace monitoring team arrived in Aceh on Saturday, more than two weeks ahead of the scheduled arrival of the full peace mission.

Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcasts

Radio, pay-TV to resume 24-hour broadcastsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has revised a controversial decree cutting back the airtime for broadcasters to allow radio and pay-TV stations to resume broadcasting 24 hours a day.

JP/1/blurb

JP/1/blurbReaching outJoin university students as they strive to realize their hopes, dreams and ideals at school, and as they grab the pulse of their generation at play. The Jakarta Post introduces CampusBuzz, a page dedicated to young adults.Page 10

TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, July 31, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Mechanick7:30 Hero Classic8:00 Children Show: Arena 1238:30 Children Drama9:00 Music10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

Toshiba's notebook for mobile people

Toshiba's notebook for mobile people Students and executives will love the new notebook Toshiba Libretto.Its small size (half that of an ordinary notebook), Libretto which has complete features (Intel Pentium, Microsoft, CD/DVD drive) can easily be carried to cafes and restaurants.

Aspiring radio DJs set up own training ground

Aspiring radio DJs set up own training groundA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Treat her right. Never underestimate her. And this is the song you requested. Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman by Bryan Adams.

Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliance

Tsunami teaches architects a hard lesson on code compliancePrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor/Istanbul There was a deep sense of frustration among the Asian architects discussing the plight and slow progress of reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Dec. 2004 tsunami.

Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forum

Students hone skills, ideas at Hitachi leadership forumKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur "I think this forum is very inspiring. That is why I am enthusiastic to be here attending this event.

Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara

Giant 'Otak-Otak' in Tarumanagara There are many ways to celebrate birthday. Tarumanagara University will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October with various activities, such as sporting competitions and a record breaking program.

Obituary: Former attorney general dies

Obituary: Former attorney general diesJAKARTA: Former attorney general Singgih passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 at Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Tangerang, where he was being treated for a stroke.Attorney General's Office spokesman R.J. Suhandoyo said that Singgih died at 3:15 p.m.

Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir

Indonesian air travel: Have a nice fright, Sir This is a high-octane complaint about airports and airlines. Just fasten your seat-belt and place the tray table uptight -- sorry, upright. And don't bother corresponding with the airlines -- did you think the lost property office was for...

Susilo concludes successful China visit

Susilo concludes successful China visitPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, ShenzenPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wrapped up his trip to China on Saturday by visiting Shenzhen in the southern part of China, after sealing multibillion dollar deals with the Asian giant on investment, defense...

Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial Indonesia

Kembang Goela: Savor the delights of colonial IndonesiaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Are you getting bored with the modern, too-cool-for-school eateries around town? Want to savor the culinary delights of Indonesia in old-world ambiance? If so, drop by Kembang Goela, a place where one can...

U.S. not support Papuan separatism'

U.S. not support Papuan separatism'UNITED STATES: The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that Washington would not support any efforts that would allow Papua to gain independence from Indonesia."With respect to Papua, the U.S.

The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central

The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers.

Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspiration

Putu Oka Sukanta: Turning oppression into inspirationLie Hua, Contributor, JakartaBorn on July 29, 1939, in Singaraja, Bali, Putu Oka Sukanta is one of Indonesia's noted contemporary poets, and is also known for his novels and short stories.In the aftermath of the Sept.

Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary

Once upon a time in the past there were some extraordinary kids ...Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Along the course of Indonesia's history, there have been many noted figures who have made huge contribution towards the building of the nation, from leading the armed struggle against...

Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience

Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience With not a swaying palm tree in sight, the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball tournament is being held in the heart of Surabaya's concrete jungle of hotels, malls and offices.

Successful children are not tots under pressure

Successful children are not tots under pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" -- Thomas A. Edison.As modern educationalists continue to ponder whether intelligence is as much about nurture as nature, recent years have seen an explosion of...

Patching into the 'Buzz'

Patching into the 'Buzz'CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.

Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament

Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournamentMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry.

UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis

UI's Pagupon Theater at Erasmus Huis Women are often depicted as miserable characters in art works, but not in the musical drama titled Lelaki di Bawah (Men Underneath) to be performed by the Pagupon Theater of University of Indonesia's School of Cultural Sciences.

Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship

Trisakti's Pencak Silat Championship The Indonesian traditional martial art pencak silat gives at least two benefits to students. First, by practicing it, students can maintain their physical fitness. Secondly, they can use it to defend themselves in emergency situations, such as crime attacks.

Govt reinstates Kampar regent

Govt reinstates Kampar regent JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf on Friday issued a decree to reinstate the regent of Kampar, Jefry Noor, in Riau province, who had been suspended following a series of major protests against him.

The 11 fatwas issued by MUI

The 11 fatwas issued by MUI 1. Religious teachings influenced by pluralism, liberalism and secularism are against Islam. The fatwa states that Muslims must consider their religion to be the true one religion, and to consider other faiths as wrong.2.

BARS clarifies

BARS clarifies I refer to Mark Valencia's opinion piece entitled Mercenaries in the Strait of Malacca (The Jakarta Post, July 28). Valencia quotes me in his piece using a comment lifted from an old article printed by another newspaper.

Tolerance and pluralism in Muhammadiyah remains

Tolerance and pluralism in Muhammadiyah remainsAhmad Najib Burhani, Jakarta When debating the future of Muhammadiyah in this newspaper, we seem to always fail to escape from the debate about the "fundamentalists/radicals" and "liberals" within the organization.

Cirebon rattan workers protest govt regulation

Cirebon rattan workers protest govt regulationNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon A noisy protest against a government regulation was staged on Thursday by 5,000 rattan workers in Cirebon regency, a major producer of rattan furniture in West Java.

Two soldiers injured in attack

Two soldiers injured in attack KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Two Indonesian soldiers stationed at Nunura in Haekesak village, Raihat district, Belu regency, were attacked by Timor Leste residents on Wednesday.The two soldiers, Second Corp. Heri Saroso and First Corp.

*Ahmadiyah complex in Kuningan closed by authorities Page 2

*Ahmadiyah complex in Kuningan closed by authorities Page 2 *Govt summons Malaysian diplomat over boat incident Page 3 *Police probe suspicious bank accounts of officers Page 4 *Parents become victims of school textbook competition Page 5 *Tolerance and pluralism in Muhammadiyah remains Page 6...

Surabaya hotels offer special packages

Surabaya hotels offer special packagesSURABAYS: To raise the level of their occupancy rate, several hotels in Surabaya have improved services to their guests, among other things, by offering them a special package.Garden Palace Hotel at Jl.

Canada scraps import duty on RI steel

Canada scraps import duty on RI steelCanada has decided to scrap antidumping and countervailing duties for certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate from Indonesia, as there is not sufficient evidence that the products hurt Canada's steel industry.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 2005

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 2005 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Free rehabilitation helps drug users

Free rehabilitation helps drug usersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doni has given up hope of coming off drugs as his father told him the family would not shoulder the cost of his rehabilitation program."I have been in and out of rehabilitation centers.

"The restructuring of RI's intelligence service"

"The restructuring of RI's intelligence service"Aleksius Jemadu Bandung The preservation of democracy and the upkeep of national security are two equally important challenges that Indonesia is facing today.

The bombs in London and Islamic schools in Indonesia

The bombs in London and Islamic schools in IndonesiaC.G. Moghe, Jakarta "Youth are the salt of the Nation" -- Mahatma Gandhi. Can this be true of the British youths, after some of them bombed the hapless travelers on the London underground and the bus? There have been several theories about the...

Combating

Combating taxi crimesFrom KompasThere have been frequent reports on taxi passengers being robbed or even raped, but so far no concrete action has been taken by the authorities or the taxi companies to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 2005

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 2005 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

JP/18/ZATNI

JP/18/ZATNIKing of graphics making formal entry into IndonesiaZatni Arbi Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.idCome to think about it, it is quite amazing that a company with only 4,000 people can set a bunch of industry standards in the computer graphics world.The San Jose-based Adobe Systems Inc.

1. COMMENT: 1 X 42

1. COMMENT: 1 X 42 Anxious minister alone in facing bird flu threat 2. MALAYSIA: 3 X 18 Indonesia protests to Malaysia over patrol boat incident 3. ACEH: 1 X 32 RI to discuss Aceh mission mandate 4. SUSUL1: 1 X 34 Two suspected London bombers arrested 5.

Getting maximum benefits from bio-fuel

Getting maximum benefits from bio-fuelTomohide Sugino BogorIn confronting historically high global oil prices, we have observed various projects emerging in Asia to develop alternative fuel resources. China, which has experienced skyrocketing oil consumption due to rapid economic growth, has...

FMs lighten mood at ASEAN meet

FMs lighten mood at ASEAN meet U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick belted out "Oh my darling Clementine", Australia's foreign minister asked for a date, and the Russians adopted a Star Wars look.

Experts say old cars more problematic

Experts say old cars more problematicAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ken, an employee of a media company in Jakarta, travels to work every day in his 1980 Datsun."I have no problems with my car. It never breaks down.

~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005

~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005 CHINESE BUSINESS DELEGATION: The World Trade Center Jakarta (WTC) receives a visit from a 7-member business delegation representing seven companies from Shijiazhuang, China.

Vendors kicked out of Navy complex

Vendors kicked out of Navy complex JAKARTA: After the power was recently cut off in 16 official Navy houses, street vendors have now been prohibited from doing business on the road in front of the houses.

From Bali to Holland, with love

From Bali to Holland, with loveRachel Greaves, Contributor/Kerobokan, Bali One morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking for customers to attract to the market stalls.