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Female painters focus on Betawi

Female painters focus on Betawi JAKARTA: Dozens of paintings by members of the Indonesian Female Painters Association (IWPI) are on display at the Seni Mitra Budaya building on Jl. Tanjung, in Menteng, Central Jakarta -- from Friday to Tuesday -- to commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary.

Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by Megawati

Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaIn a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President herself and others on the stage.

Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responses

Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responsesRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaPresidential candidates may promise clean governance, but doubts over their own "cleanliness" are holding potential voters back, say observers here.

Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004

Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, Bali Singaporean bodybuilders emerged the overall winners in the 7th South East Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2004, which ended in Bali on Saturday.Singapore won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004

TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Dialogue11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business12:00 p.m.

Top policeman's cars tested for emission

Top policeman's cars tested for emission JAKARTA: In an attempt to set an example to the public, Jakarta Police Headquarters arranged on Saturday to test the emission of some vehicles in its compound."This program is initiated by the Appreciation of Clean Emission (AEB) organization, to which the...

Photo A: Bali

Photo A: BaliAntaraVOICE OF NATURE: State Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika rings the okokan, a traditional Balinese wooden bell, at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Denpasar, Bali. The minister rang the wooden bell to mark the opening of the month-long 26th Bali Arts Week on Sunday.

5 killed in plane crash

5 killed in plane crashTheresia Sufa, BogorFive people were killed when their Cessna Aves 185 went down in Lido Lake, Sukabumi, West Java, on Sunday after an emergency landing attempt.The rescue team declared all five people on board dead, four hours after the accident, which took place at about...

PT KAI eviction plan opposed

PT KAI eviction plan opposedYuli Tri Suwarni, BandungWith their departure just a matter of time, thousands of people living on unused land across the country that belongings to state railway company PT KAI have been struggling for fair compensation.

Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed

Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe proposed ad hoc corruption tribunal is intended to be the last resort for justice in connection with the country's sluggish corruption eradication moves, but selection of its judges on Saturday failed to...

U.S. investors undeterred by terror, other concerns in Southeast Asia

U.S. investors undeterred by terror, other concerns in Southeast AsiaP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/WashingtonA bloody insurgency in Thailand, bomb attack warnings in Indonesia, a potential revolt in the Philippines and egregious human rights abuses in Myanmar may be enough reasons to put...

More Indonesians buying Australian property

More Indonesians buying Australian propertySudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia has become one of the favorite destinations for many affluent Indonesians seeking a house or an apartment either for living in or as an investment.

Schools told to return exam fees

Schools told to return exam feesMulta Fidrus, TangerangTangerang Regency Education Council (DPKT) told two vocational schools in Balaraja and Cikupa districts to return fees that students had paid the schools to sit the National Final Exams, saying the exams had been financed by the regental...

Correction: Phone number

Correction: Phone numberThe phone number printed at the end of the story on William Durman's photography exhibition on Page 18 of the Sunday, June 20, edition of The Jakarta Post should have been 0812 954 8185. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. -- Editor

Personalized cell phones hit the the market

Personalized cell phones hit the the marketThe Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N. Kurniawan's reportFor some people, a personalized device is a must, while for others the most important thing is...

Susilo urged to combat piracy

Susilo urged to combat piracy PADANG, West Sumatra: One of Padang's most famous singers, Elly Kasim, demanded on Sunday that presidential frontrunner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seriously enforce the laws against music piracy, if elected.

EU to send 68 poll observers

EU to send 68 poll observers JAKARTA: The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) will deploy 68 observers to monitor the country's first direct presidential election.EU EOM spokesman Gillian McCormack said on Saturday the 68 observers would be assigned to various locations throughout...

The other face of the city

The other face of the cityIt's a contrasting, almost schizophrenic existence: Literally a stone's throw from the glitzy skyscrapers and posh shopping centers -- the polished side of Jakarta that our leaders want to show to the world -- the real face of the capital for most of its residents can be...

Police say evidence stacked against Ba'asyir

Police say evidence stacked against Ba'asyirP.C. Naommy, JakartaPolice said on Saturday terrorist suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir had planned a series of bombings that hit the country between 1999 and 2002."As the amir of a secretive group called Al Jamaah Al Islamiyah, Ba'asyir was responsible for...

Workers may miss chance to vote

Workers may miss chance to vote GORONTALO, Gorontalo: Most workers of Rajawali sugar plant here may not be able to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election as they do not hold identity cards, nor transmigration letters.

Students reject campaigns, Susilo sings

Students reject campaigns, Susilo singsA. Junaidi, JakartaMore students joined those rejecting on-campus presidential campaigns when Amien Rais was denied entry on Saturday to the 10 November Institute of Technology, Surabaya (ITS).

More Indonesians buying Australian property

More Indonesians buying Australian propertySudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia has become one of the favorite destinations for many affluent Indonesians seeking a house or an apartment either for living in or as an investment.

Bookstore moving on up to boost sales

Bookstore moving on up to boost salesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the past two years, an increasing number of bookstores, both locally owned and franchises of foreign names, have opened their door.

Bali: Sinking a slug on Seminyak's 'sunset' strip

Bali: Sinking a slug on Seminyak's 'sunset' stripJim Read, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWell, that headline is a misnomer for a start! As few in Seminyak's expat community seem to get up before midday, and people rarely go out for a night's entertainment before about 11:30 p.m.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, June 20, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, June 20, 2004Exhibitions* Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30. * Painting, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.

Tia the people's choice in singing contest

Tia the people's choice in singing contestBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaHeavily favored Theodora "Tia" Meilani Setyawati overcame some final-night jitters and uncharacteristic pitch control problems to triumph at the second Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI) talent contest on Saturday night.

Life's not just a beach at Pangandaran

Life's not just a beach at PangandaranLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Pangandaran, West JavaPangandaran has been a favorite destination of mine since I discovered six years ago that the beach offers more than just sand -- there are rivers, caves and a wildlife conservation area -- and for its fresh...

Tia the people's choice in 'AFI' singing contest

Tia the people's choice in 'AFI' singing contestBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHeavily favored Theodora "Tia" Meilani Setyawati overcame some final-night jitters and uncharacteristic pitch control problems to triumph at the second Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI) talent contest on Saturday...

Taking matters into our own hands in an uncivilized society

Taking matters into our own hands in an uncivilized societyKrabbe K. Piting, Contributor, JakartaThe Mysterious Gunman sounds like a cheap Hollywood summer offering, doesn't it?Unfortunately, that moniker carried a much more sinister history.

Busway operating later on Sunday

Busway operating later on SundayINDONESIA: TransJakarta Busway vehicles will start running at 9 a.m. on Sunday instead of the usual 5 a.m. due to the running of the Jakarta International 10K in the busway lane.

Didi Petet, an actor with the heart of a mime

Didi Petet, an actor with the heart of a mimeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Shabby, huh?" said actor Didi Petet, catching my surprised look at glancing around the faded building and surroundings of the School of Performing Arts at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), where he teaches and is an...

Diarrhea needs to be tackled quickly in the young

Diarrhea needs to be tackled quickly in the youngMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaWiwied was overwhelmed by fear when her babysitter told her on her return from work that her eight-month-old son had passed watery stools at least seven times during the day.

Park bars tourists from volcano

Park bars tourists from volcanoINDONESIA: Volcanic rumblings have prompted authorities to bar visitors from one of East Java's most popular tourist spots after a nearby volcano erupted and killed two people, an official said on Saturday.

Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten

Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan: Defending champion Japan brushed aside Thailand for a fourth straight win to remain unbeaten along with Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on Saturday.

Photographer sniffs out story of the 'Big Durian'

Photographer sniffs out story of the 'Big Durian'Chris Holm, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWilliam Durman is passionate about Jakarta. While many expatriates work in comfortable air-conditioned offices high above the dust and the jams, Durman sweats it out in the seamier parts of town, dodging potholes,...

Gambling not a risky pastime

Gambling not a risky pastime MEDAN: Chess gambling enthusiasts seemed unperturbed by the arrival of presidential election candidates Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla at a campaign rally at Merdeka Square, here on Saturday.

Lolita Lempicka: An Alice in Wonderland fantasy -- at a price

Lolita Lempicka: An Alice in Wonderland fantasy -- at a priceHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFirst Miu Miu, and now Lolita Lempicka: The recent opening of the two boutiques here shows that upper-end members of the fashionista have managed to deftly sidestep the pinch of the crisis.

TV Program: Sunday, June 20, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, June 20, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Otoscreen11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Music5:00 Cartoon: Robocon6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan...

Tips for a smooth trip

Tips for a smooth trip* Secondhand books are available at the Magic Mushroom bookshop on Jl. Pasanggrahan.* Bring enough cash for the length of your stay unless you have a BNI card, the only ATM I saw there.

Life's not just a beach at West Java's Pangandaran

Life's not just a beach at West Java's PangandaranLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post Pangandaran, West JavaPangandaran has been a favorite destination of mine since I discovered six years ago that the beach offers more than just sand -- there are rivers, caves and a wildlife conservation area -- and its...

Amien, a man who remembers his roots

Amien, a man who remembers his rootsBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaThis is the third in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighborsAlthough he spent much of his time lecturing at state-run Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, presidential...

Mega-Muzadi Betawi center opens

Mega-Muzadi Betawi center opens JAKARTA: Hundreds of Betawi people from across Jakarta attended on Saturday the opening of the Mega-Muzadi Betawi Center (MMBC) at the M.H. Thamrin Museum in Central Jakarta.

Home to fly for takes root in Yogyakarta

Home to fly for takes root in YogyakartaAsip A. Hasani, Contributor, Yogyakarta"Like standing in an open space among shady trees" is the perfect description for the feeling one gets inside this house in Tembi village in Bantul, Yogyakarta.

BI to withdraw, replace banknotes

BI to withdraw, replace banknotesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank plans to withdraw all Rp 100,000 and Rp 50,000 notes from circulation and replace them with new ones to combat the rise in counterfeit money, said Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution.

Undip to open new program

Undip to open new program SEMARANG: Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang is set to open a postgraduate program on law and human rights, according to Muladi, a former Undip rector and minister of justice and human rights.

1. JUMP 1x30

1. JUMP 1x30Youths risks life, limb to surviveA group of youths in colorful shorts wave frantically for attention from the top of a hill at the Baturaden tourist resort. They yell loudly to be heard over the roaring noise of the waterfall cascading down from the top of the hill, hoping that the...

Student group donates food

Student group donates food JAKARTA: Bina Nusantara's Community and Social Service, a group of 23 middle and high school students, distributed 245 staple-food packages to the poor in South Grogol subdistrict, South Jakarta on Friday.

Court ends electoral dispute hearings

Court ends electoral dispute hearingsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court ended on Friday the hectic hearings on electoral disputes by granting more seats at regental legislatures for three minor parties.

U.S. creditor looks to intervene in suit against APP

U.S. creditor looks to intervene in suit against APPDow Jones, New York A U.S. creditor is looking to intervene in a lawsuit against Asia Pulp & Paper Co. and its Indonesian subsidiaries, arguing it could backfire on bondholders participating in the company's multi-tiered debt restructuring process.

Youths risks their lives at waterfall

Youths risks their lives at waterfallAgus Maryono, Purwokerto, Central Java A group of youths in colorful shorts wave frantically for attention from the top of a hill at the Baturaden tourist resort. They yell loudly to be heard over the roaring noise of the waterfall cascading down from the top of...