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Sun, 15 Jun 2003
DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul party
DJ Cattaneo leads the masses at Sentul partyJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta The directions were kind of vague, and the map was even more so.Get off the Jagowari toll road at the Sentul circuit off-ramp, turn left through the racetrack, then follow an indistinct and unmarked road that winds its...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Batavia Arts Fest held
Batavia Arts Fest held INDONESIA: The Batavia Arts Fest 2003 will be held on Sunday in conjunction with the 476th anniversary of Jakarta and in the drive to preserve traditional arts and games of the city.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and all
Ziv looks at Jakarta, warts and allBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to what brought him to these shores and kept him here, Daniel Ziv doesn't blame Canada.Unlike those foreign residents who find Jakarta a forgiving place to escape some deep, dark secret back in their homelands,...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Myanmar media blames Suu Kyi
Myanmar media blames Suu KyiAssociated Press, Yangon Myanmar's state-run press blamed detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday for a bloody clash between her followers and government supporters, and said the violence showed she was incapable of running the country.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Four Seasons Resorts Bali
Four Seasons Resorts BaliTROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard.FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
`World on Fire': Does globalization inflame ethnic hatred?
`World on Fire': Does globalization inflame ethnic hatred?Robert Wyrod, Contributor, Jakarta Five years have passed since waves of anti-Chinese riots swept through Jakarta, and Indonesia is still grappling with the meaning of these events.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Early childhood education key to success
Early childhood education key to successSimon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Jakarta As with many other areas of Indonesia's school system, the area of pre-school provision is mostly at an early stage of development.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Kids turn their lens on Jakarta
Kids turn their lens on Jakarta In conjunction with the celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary, the Sacred Bridge Foundation will hold an exhibition of the works of young people at the Japan Foundation.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Fact File
Fact File * Hot days, up to 35 degrees, cooler nights, about 20 degrees. Expect daily downpour of rain for one or two hours, umbrellas provided.* Drive from Kuala Lumpur, 3 and a half hours to Pangkor Main Island* Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Pangkor main island with Berjaya Air (48-seat Dash 7...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 15, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New 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 Fun4:00 Sports5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
An Overview of Philippines-Indonesia Bilateral Relations
An Overview of Philippines-Indonesia Bilateral Relations History shows that Philippine-Indonesian relations began as early as the pre-colonial times when trade, commerce, and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Japanese nabbed in lover's slaying
Japanese nabbed in lover's slaying INDONESIA: Tangerang Police arrested a Japanese man at a golf court in the regency capital of Tigaraksa on Saturday morning for allegedly killing his Indonesian girlfriend.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Superman Is Dead: Punk rock's next best thing?
Superman Is Dead: Punk rock's next best thing?Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The band's name sounds pretentious, as do nicknames like Bobby Cool and Eka Rock, not to mention the tagline "punk rock is about being 18 and saying no" on the album cover.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTROTemples to the SkiesText and photos by P.J. LeoThe "big three" of Central Java's famous temples -- Borobudur, Mendut and Prambanan -- are a magnificent legacy of the past. Built from the toil of peoples centuries ago, they have survived the years to stand as magnificent testaments to...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Young dancers learning to let themselves go for `naughty' edge
Young dancers learning to let themselves go for `naughty' edge Like most of the competitors at the Indonesia Dancesport Championship 2003, 15-year-old dancers Denis Kosasih and Lucia Adelaide Santosa are on the upward slope of a steep learning curve.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Salt, the seasoning of life
Salt, the seasoning of lifeText and photos by Muhammad SolihinThe roaring sound of machinery from inside a simple wooden house breaks the silence of Mundu Pesisir fishing village in Cirebon, West Java.The hive of activity in the house is in contrast to the rest of the village, whose men, kept on...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15
FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15"A better foundation for a better future"Tight competition resulting from economic globalization has undoubtedly brought formidable challenges to young people these days. Getting adequate education has become a necessity to face such a challenging future.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Rejuvenating in the lap of luxury
Rejuvenating in the lap of luxuryMegan James, Contributor, Pangkor Laut, Malaysia So you want a break from Jakarta, but you're a bit Bali-ed out and you don't want a Phuket? You want something small and not too conspicuous, but not so insignificant it cannot provide you everything that makes a...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15
FOR ADVERTORIAL FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY June 15"A better foundation for a better future"Tight competition resulting from economic globalization has undoubtedly brought formidable challenges to young people these days.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Salt, the seasoning of life
Salt, the seasoning of lifeText and photos by Muhammad SolihinThe roaring sound of machinery from inside a simple wooden house breaks the silence of Mundu Pesisir fishing village in Cirebon, West Java.The hive of activity in the house is in contrast to the rest of the village, whose men, kept on...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Malaysian caught for worker scam
Malaysian caught for worker scam INDONESIA: Medan Police detectives arrested a Malaysian, identified as Kai La Sam, on Saturday for allegedly bringing illegal Indonesian migrant workers into the neighboring country.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Stores create pleasant ambience to attract `child buyers'
Stores create pleasant ambience to attract `child buyers'Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta It was not even the weekend, but a group of housewives was seen swarming around the children's section in Metro Pondok Indah Mall.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Dewi Sri the rice goddess makes an appearance at National Gallery
Dewi Sri the rice goddess makes an appearance at National Gallery or Rice goddess Dewi Sri stoops to conquer in Widayanto exhibitionCarla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta From Tuesday to Thursday, Dewi Sri the rice goddess will come down from on high to the newly installed paddy fields at Galeri...
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot camp
Aceh-bound reporters get marching orders at boot campA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Karawang, West Java The only danger that most reporters have to face in their daily routine is getting caught in the crossfire of office politics.
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
checked by Rich
checked by RichInvesting in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Malaysian firm proposes monorail in Jakarta
Malaysian firm proposes monorail in JakartaDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaA Malaysian firm has expressed willingness to invest in the construction of a monorail to help ease chronic traffic congestion in the city. "We are ready to construct a monorail.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
PPD: A perennial headache
PPD: A perennial headache Public transportation in the capital has been a problem for decades and, unfortunately, no solution has yet been found by those responsible.One of the major problems haunting the streets of Jakarta is the notorious service of the mismanaged public transportation company...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Be alert for distemper when purchasing pets
Be alert for distemper when purchasing petsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anita sadly recalled how Rudolf, her three-month-old dachshund, died of canine distemper. She suspects the puppy already had the disease when she purchased him from a pet store in Gajah Mada Plaza, West Jakarta.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Environmental disasters on the rise
Environmental disasters on the riseHira P. Jhamtani Environmental and Globalization Analyst Denpasar, Bali The month of June brings seminars, speeches, tree planting, workshops and awards to commemorate the World Environment Day.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Irawadi resigns from KONI, says chairman Agum Gumelar
Irawadi resigns from KONI, says chairman Agum GumelarMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irawadi D. Hanafi, who has been accused of being the brains behind the illicit transfer of Rp 4 billion (US$500,000) from the National Sports Council (KONI) to the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI), has...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Generals ignore summons
Generals ignore summons JAKARTA: Military generals ignored a summons from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to clarify their possible involvement in the 1998 May riots.Komnas HAM deputy chairman Salahuddin Wahid said on Friday that the lawyers for the generals had sent a letter...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Asia's top security grouping reaches critical juncture: analysts
Asia's top security grouping reaches critical juncture: analysts Samantha Brown Agence France-Presse BangkokAsia's top security grouping, formed a decade ago with a mandate to help maintain regional peace and stability, has reached a crossroads, say analysts who are divided over assessing its...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
JakArt@2003
JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 14 Photo Exhibition Djakarta, Jakarta, Jakarte by William R. Durman Gedung Dua8, Jl Kemang Utara no. 28, South Jakarta Tel. 71792049 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Ambassadors present credential letters
Ambassadors present credential letters JAKARTA: New Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Dato' Hamidon bin Ali presented credential letters to President Megawati Soekarnoputri at Merdeka Palace on Friday.The new ambassador replaces Dato' Mohammad Rastam Isa, who ended his tenure last month.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Naughty king of 'dangdut'
Naughty king of 'dangdut'From Bisnis Indonesia It is ridiculous to see how the king of dangdut -- that genre of music that is a blend of Malay and Indian tunes and rhythms -- panicked because of his own transgression.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
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Sat, 14 Jun 2003
China eyes increased ties to ASEAN to increase say
China eyes increased ties to ASEAN to increase sayCindy Sui, Agence France-Presse, Beijing China is seeking to boost cooperation with Southeast Asian countries which are holding a major meeting in Cambodia next week in the hope of jointly gaining a bigger say in regional security issues, analysts...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Street singer with a difference
Street singer with a differenceTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sujud Sutrisno is no ordinary wandering minstrel. Unlike other street singers, who are generally considered an annoyance, Sujud has become a crown favorite.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Six nabbed for alleged prostitution
Six nabbed for alleged prostitution JAKARTA: Six Chinese citizens were arrested by immigration officers in a raid at Hotel Plaza Mangga Dua in West Jakarta on Wednesday on suspicion of prostitution.Muhamad Indra, director of immigration supervision and enforcement at the Ministry of Justice and...
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Roads in disrepair
Roads in disrepairFrom Media Indonesia Asphalt is now abundantly available in Indonesia. Road construction experts are also easily available in this country. Unfortunately, after 58 years of independence, roads on the outskirts of Jakarta and in other cities outside of Java are still in poor repair.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
JakArt@2003
JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 16 Photo Exhibition Djakarta, Jakarta, Jakarte by William R. Durman Gedung Dua8, Jl Kemang Utara no. 28, South Jakarta Tel. 71792049 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
U.S., Britain advise their citizens to avoid travel to war-torn Aceh
U.S., Britain advise their citizens to avoid travel to war-torn AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States and Britain have warned their citizens not to enter war-torn Aceh, and suggested that those who are already there leave the province immediately.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Sanctity of
Sanctity of the unitary state Of the three-part alarming article by Dr. J. Soedjati Djiwandono, titled How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia? (The Jakarta Post, June 3, 4 and 5), it was the second part that most categorically expressed the writer's views, and gave food for thought.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
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Fighting terrorism among Muslims in Indonesia Mun'im A. Sirry Senior Researcher Paramadina Foundation Jakarta Project Syndicate2. Hira2 -- Environmental disasters on the rise 2 X 30 Environmental Day celebrated amid rise in devastation
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Beware: Swelling
Beware: Swelling phone billsFrom Suara KaryaI live in Pamulang housing complex, Jakarta, and pay my telephone bill through my office via direct debit. My family makes minimum use of telephone, as my husband and two daughters have cellular phones of their own.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Admission test rules eased for applicants
Admission test rules eased for applicantsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any high school senior who recently failed the national final exams recently will be treated the same as other high school students when they take the admission tests to state universities this year.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
TV Today: Saturday, June 14, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, June 14, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Documentary8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 14 Jun 2003
Alternate events begin prior to int'l festival
Alternate events begin prior to int'l festivalTarko Sudiarno and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Two alternative festivals kicked off on Thursday evening prior to the official opening of the Borobudur International Festival on Saturday.