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Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Dwarfed plants bring nature to a home interior
Dwarfed plants bring nature to a home interiorMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the Japanese art of suiseki (beautiful-shaped natural stones), dwarfed plants are frequently added to enhance the presentation of the stones, completing "the story" of each stone.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Riding the waves
Riding the wavesBoats are not for a leisurely ride on the lake for the Biak people in Papua, but the essential mode of transportation for their daily needs.Here, boats take the place of motorbikes or cars in urban areas.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Amien woos traders, drivers
Amien woos traders, driversBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Candidate Amien Rais of the National Mandate Party (PAN) campaigned on Saturday in Banda Aceh, capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, walking his well-worn campaign trail to open markets and lunching with pedicab drivers.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Fishermen take their chances one day at a time
Fishermen take their chances one day at a timeLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Pangandaran, West JavaMiad Sayuti slowly opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling of his home, little more than a hut with bamboo walls and a plain cement floor.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Sword Gusmao recounts love affair with RI
Sword Gusmao recounts love affair with RIDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, t_sullivan@cbn.net.idWhen Kirsty Sword Gusmao stepped off the plane from Dili this week to launch her autobiography in Jakarta, she must have given a little smile.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Erni Johan rocks for Wiranto
Erni Johan rocks for WirantoBANDUNG: Erni Johan, 55, a famous 1970s rock artist, proved she still has crowd-appeal during a campaign in Bandung for Wiranto.She was decked out in a retro outfit of bell-bottom jeans and a white blouse when she appeared on Saturday before Wiranto supporters at Cingcin...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Program gets young into the swing of voting
Program gets young into the swing of votingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSuara kamu ngaruh banget! -- "your voice counts a lot" -- was read and heard all over the west plaza area of Senayan sports complex last week, amid the din of loud music and people's chatter.Around the clock from 2 p.m.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Crowd boos Mega miscue in Mataram
Crowd boos Mega miscue in MataramTrisna Wahyuni/Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Mataram/JakartaWho says Indonesian voters are not educated or mature enough to be able to distinguish what is right and what is wrong?Thousands of people in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) booed...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Seafood restaurant serves it Hong Kong style
Seafood restaurant serves it Hong Kong styleMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, JakartaIn Hong Kong, there is a fishing village which for over a century has been famous for its seafood restaurants. What makes Lei Yue Mun in Kowloon special is that customers can choose the type of seafood they want,...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Writers union gives voice to free speech around the world
Writers union gives voice to free speech around the worldChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a country whose literature is muted, or at best under-read, international acclaim of one of its authors or poets is a precious anomaly.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Korean militaries set up hot line
Korean militaries set up hot lineSOUTH KOREA: Military officials from North and South Korea agreed on Saturday to set up a hot line in August to prevent naval clashes along their poorly marked sea border, South Korea's defense ministry said.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Month-long party to mark anniversary
Month-long party to mark anniversaryJakarta has undergone many transformations and borne many names: Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta, Batavia and Jacatra. The anniversary of the establishment of the city is officially celebrated on June 22.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
KL keeps 10 suspected militants in jail
KL keeps 10 suspected militants in jailJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala LumpurMalaysia extended the detention of 10 suspected Islamic militants for two more years on Saturday, saying they still posed a threat to national security, officials said.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Contest seeks rising stars
Contest seeks rising starsA longtime sponsor of major fashion events worldwide, such as the fashion weeks in New York and Australia, Mercedes-Benz Asia Fashion Award (MBAFA) is now looking for the next big name in Indonesian fashion.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Plug pulled on 'peace' concert
Plug pulled on 'peace' concertVIETNAM: An international concert to promote peace and highlight UN antipoverty goals that would have been the biggest musical event ever in Vietnam has been canceled with just 10 days to go, organizers said on Saturday.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
I-Box
I-BoxFreedom of Expression recipients1994Izzat Ghazzawi (Palestine) 1995Ismael Besikci; Akin Birdal, Isan Haklari Dernegi human rights organization (Turkey) 1996Joar Tranoy, psychiatrist (Norway) 1997Yasar Kemal (Turkey?), Wole Soyinka (Nigeria) 1998Axel Jensen (Norway) 1999Yehude Simon Munaro...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
TV Program: Sunday, June 13, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, June 13, 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...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Shanghai: Surprises come with patience, a little legwork
Shanghai: Surprises come with patience, a little legworkStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Shanghai, ChinaOn my first visit to China, I was intent on seeing the "real" face of the country -- its architecture, arts and food -- all part of the cultural diaspora that has spread across the world.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
550 to paint Mega in contest
550 to paint Mega in contestSURAKARTA: As of Saturday, 550 artists from across the nation had filled out an entry form for the painting competition to be held in Surakarta themed: One million faces of Megawati Soekarnoputri- Hasyim Muzadi.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
I-Box
I-BoxFreedom of Expression recipients1994Izzat Ghazzawi (Palestine) 1995Ismael Besikci; Akin Birdal, Isan Haklari Dernegi human rights organization (Turkey) 1996Joar Tranoy, psychiatrist (Norway) 1997Yasar Kemal (Turkey), Wole Soyinka (Nigeria) 1998Axel Jensen (Norway) 1999Yehude Simon Munaro...
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Feng Shui masters revel as Asian property picks up
Feng Shui masters revel as Asian property picks upTara Joseph and Dominic Whiting, Reuters, Hong Kong/BangkokAsia's feng shui masters are thanking their lucky numbers as the ancient Chinese practice gains in popularity and the region's property markets are on the upturn.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
China's south on Hong Kong menu
China's south on Hong Kong menuGregor Garbassen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Hong KongLooking for a Chinese meal in Hong Kong presents problems that few Europeans may have encountered on their usual trips to Chinese restaurants in their home countries.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Reporters seek help from rights body
Reporters seek help from rights body JAKARTA: Some 40 journalists and employees of Berita Buana daily reported PT Berita Media Buana Pers president director Rahim Soekasah and PT Bakrie Kapital Indonesia president commissioner Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie to the National Commission on Human Rights...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: ExpertMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
3 x 12
3 x 12PAN expels 8 officials in Padang JP/5/emil2 x 27Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest JP/5/VOLCANO1 x 9Hotels suffer after Bromo eruption JP/5/MUSIC2 x 30Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo music
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guestsAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid JAKARTA: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz denied on Friday accusations that he had cooperated with another presidential candidate, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to block Amien Rais' bid for the presidency.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Generational rift emerges in NU
Generational rift emerges in NUTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Intense competition for the millions of votes from members of the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama has led to calls for neutrality by the youth affiliates ahead of the country's presidential election.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruption
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruptionID Nugroho, Surabaya Hotels near the slopes of Mount Bromo reported on Friday that the number of tourists in the area had dropped significantly since Bromo erupted several days ago.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid dispute
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid disputeDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The operator of state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has opened for new student enrollment while the legal dispute over the property's ownership drags on.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta There has been much talk about who will win the presidential election and at least two major issues have been raised regarding the suitability of the candidates.The first is antimilitarism.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI to observe blood donor day
RI to observe blood donor day JAKARTA: Indonesia will observe every June 14 as Blood Donor Day, which will be marked this year by the signing of an agreement between the government, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Two students invent firefighting robot
Two students invent firefighting robot JEMBER, East Java: Two students with the technical faculty of Muhammadiyah University in Jember regency, East Java province, have invented a firefighting robot (F2R).
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
More than half of ballot papers printed so far
More than half of ballot papers printed so farM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The logistical woes that afflicted the legislative elections seem unlikely to affect the July 5 presidential polls as three weeks before polling day the firms appointed by the General Elections Commission (KPU) have managed to...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
'The least we can do is not litter'
'The least we can do is not litter' Many environmental problems in the capital have remained unresolved because residents are unwilling to adopt a "green lifestyle". Worsening air and water pollution has begun to take its toll, with many people suffering from respiratory and other health problems.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Various economic platforms set out by presidential candidates are seen not only as unrealistic and overly ambitious, but also more importantly lacking in details on how to achieve those targets.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid believed to be cleaning windows in a Singapore flat fell three storeys and survived, news reports said on Friday.The 26-year-old woman was in stable condition at the National University Hospital.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developments
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developmentsHanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur The current social-political developments in our giant neighbor Indonesia have become the focus of attention in the Southeast Asian region.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sheraton offers special weekend package
Sheraton offers special weekend package YOGYAKARTA: Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto is offering a special weekend package for Rp 350,000 net per night in its Deluxe Garden View rooms.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman to publish performance report
Sleman to publish performance report YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman regency administration has made a breakthrough in upholding transparency and accountability as it plans to publish performance reports of the administration in the mass media.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dryLeony Aurora, Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2ASEAN as a single market and production base Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta At their Bali Summit of October 2003, ASEAN Leaders declared the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as one of the three pillars of a broader ASEAN Community.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests Adianto P. Simamora JakartaIndonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism AMBON, Maluku: Three soldiers stood trial at a military court in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Friday for allegedly backing separatism in the troubled city.The defendants -- First Pvt. Sukino, First Pvt. Jalian and Second Pvt.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategy
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategyBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Campaigners for presidential candidates realize they need to do much more legwork rather than waste time and money in gathering people to sparse campaign rallies.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
MONDAY
MONDAYCiliwung River The Jakarta Post published a photograph on June 9 of Ciliwung River in Dukuh Atas, South Jakarta, and quoted residents as saying the water emitted a putrid stench. Dukuh Atas residents are not the only sufferers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging mice
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging miceSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Sleman, Yogyakarta Years of uncontrolled use of pesticides and insecticides has resulted in an increased mice population, much to the misery of local farmers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
June 14, 2004
June 14, 2004Prudent ruling at last The Supreme Court, as widely expected, duly overturned the Jakarta Commercial Court's bankruptcy ruling of April 23 against the Indonesian subsidiary of British insurance company Prudential PLC, asserting that the case had been mishandled.