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Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home
Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was emotionally and physically exhausted.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Parties up the ante over 'unfair' polls
Parties up the ante over 'unfair' pollsM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of political parties rejecting the legitimacy of this year's legislative election has grown -- and so have their demands.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Guests need more than just comfortable rooms
Guests need more than just comfortable roomsSudibyo M. Wiradji and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post/Contributor, Jakarta At most star-rated hotels, the guests are considered kings who are highly valued, which means that customer satisfaction is the hotels' highest priority.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
House of Irsan steps into a brave new world
House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda, Contributor, Nusa Dua, Bali Ready or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat
Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa, Contributor, Jakarta Anyone who says that the cachet of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll break
Persijatim stuns Persikota as league resumes after poll breakMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After almost a month-long break due to the campaigning period for legislative elections, the Indonesian premier soccer league resumed on Saturday with Persijatim of Surakarta upsetting host...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Trio of designers show their stuff
Trio of designers show their stuff In a recent interview here, Indonesian-born designer Farah Angsana said it was strange and sad that she had to go all the way to Paris to make her name.But she also noted the outstanding talent to be found here.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 11, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 11, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program: Dongeng Anak8:00 Documentary9:00 Music: Delta10:00 TV Drama11:00 Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 TV Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 City News4:00 TV Drama: Komseko6:30 English for...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting pretty
Nearly 70 percent of Jakarta counted, Mooryati sitting prettyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 70 percent of some six million ballot papers in Jakarta have been counted as of Saturday at 8 p.m., the sixth day after the April 5 legislative election.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Not just for laughs with comic actor Mat
Not just for laughs with comic actor MatAdhi Abhiyasa Contributor JakartaAnyone who says a cache of beautiful faces is the only trick to earn high ratings and commercial benefits should stand corrected right here, right now. Turn on private TV station TransTV any night of the week from 6 p.m.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
If only we could turn back time
If only we could turn back timeDewi K It was still cold that late afternoon after the rain. I sat on the rear porch, facing the small garden. I gently stroked my chair, and it was as cold as my heart. There was a chill about everything in the house.You were buried early this afternoon.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip home
Designer Farah tests the fashion waters on a trip homeHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Designer Farah Angsana sat elegantly behind a desk in the study of the Grand Hyatt's penthouse, where she had a trunk sale recently.She admitted she was exhausted, both emotionally and physically.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
RI issues travel warning for UK
RI issues travel warning for UK INDONESIA: Indonesia has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Britain due to fears of possible terror attacks following the recent bombings in Spain."The terrorism threat is moving to Great Britain, particularly to cities," said a statement issued by the...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Solar power
Solar powerCalling himself a comic actor, not a comedian, Mat Solar has emerged from career exile in the 1980s to star in Bajaj Bajuri, one of the most popular TV sitcoms of recent years.Page 3 Alien territory Ready or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion, thanks to Bali-based fashion...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Getting the word out
Getting the word out It was a Sunday afternoon, as Doom Island residents in Sorong, Papua, waited for the arrival of Sri Rosiati and Sri Irianingsih, better known as the "twin sister teachers" and founders of the Kartini Emergency School for underprivileged children in Jakarta.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provinces
PDI-P ahead but Golkar controls more provincesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) maintained the slimmest of leads in the legislative election on Saturday, but House Speaker Akbar Tandjung's Golkar Party ruled in more than...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
House of Irsan steps into a brave new world
House of Irsan steps into a brave new worldAgatha Belinda Contributor Nusa Dua, BaliReady or not, we are entering a whole new world of fashion in Indonesia, thanks to Bali-based fashion designer Irsan. In his show titled "A man in a woman's body" for his House of Irsan label, the shy designer...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Voting abroad not all fun and games
Voting abroad not all fun and gamesDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia If it had not been for the security check at the gate, the atmosphere inside would have reminded a visitor of a party in full swing.
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso church
Seven hurt as gunmen attack Poso churchRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Two unidentified gunmen stormed into a church in the troubled region of Poso on Saturday night, firing a hail of bullets at a congregation attending an Easter sermon and injuring seven, including a...
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challenging
Public relations: Exciting jobs but quite challengingT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The phone kept ringing. Dozens of different people called her, asking the same questions. The woman was stressed, tired and weary, but she tried her best to keep calm and answer the questions patiently.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
RP, Mongolia to join 'Cobra Gold'
RP, Mongolia to join 'Cobra Gold'THAILAND: The Philippines and Mongolia will join the United States, Thailand and Singapore next month in the largest annual war games for American troops, with nearly 20,000 personnel involved, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Vote counting procedures for 2004 legislative election
Vote counting procedures for 2004 legislative electionApril 6-7: Documentation of votes by the subdistrict/village local election committees (PPS) --> delivered to the district election committees (PPK) April 7-12: Documentation of votes by the PPK --> delivered to the regental/municipal offices...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Experts propose reduction of MPR power
Experts propose reduction of MPR powerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have hailed a proposal by the Constitutional Commission to strip the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of its power to amend the Constitution.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
RI to buy eight more Sukhois
RI to buy eight more Sukhois JAKARTA: In a bid to strengthen its capability of guarding the country's air space, the Air Force plans to buy eight more Russian-made Sukhoi jetfighters this year.If the additional Sukhois arrive, the Air Force will have a squadron of 12 jetfighters.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Fruit sales up by 60% during election
Fruit sales up by 60% during electionSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The political campaigns, the complicated voting process on April 5 and the vote counting have apparently brought good fortune to dozens of fruit sellers at the Gamping market in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
United Tractors moves to repay debt
United Tractors moves to repay debt JAKARTA: PT United Tractors said on Thursday it has sold its 60 percent stake in unlisted coal miner unit PT Berau Coal to a privately-owned company PT Indika Inti Corpindo.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Just thank the people
Just thank the people We should be thankful for the peaceful general election, despite some shortcomings in its implementation on April 5. The people understand well that maintaining unity is very important. They deserve our appreciation because it is they who made the election a success.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
JP/3/delay
JP/3/delayDelays, revotes, fraud allegations rifeMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Friday that of the 1,100 polling stations in the country that must hold delayed elections or rerun voting, just 50 percent have done so thus far.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Researchers stand trial for striking lecturer
Researchers stand trial for striking lecturerTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Two brothers, both researchers at the University of Indonesia stood trial at the Cibinong District Court on Wednesday for punching a fellow lecturer who was standing between the two and their father's opponents.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
U.S. asked to train RI Navy to secure Malacca Strait
U.S. asked to train RI Navy to secure Malacca StraitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted expert is urging the United States and other foreign countries to help train the Indonesian Navy in securing the Malacca Strait and to not usurp the responsibility from Indonesia and...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Traders demand right to import second-hand clothes
Traders demand right to import second-hand clothesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra An official at the Indonesian Secondhand Clothes Traders Association (APPBI) estimated on Thursday that some 10,000 large bales of secondhand garments were smuggled each week from neighboring...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Danamon wraps up Adira takeover
Danamon wraps up Adira takeover The Jakarta Post Jakarta Bank Danamon, the country's fifth largest bank in terms of assets, said it had completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in financing company PT Adira Dinamika Multifinance for Rp 850 billion (US$99 million).
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
* Headlines: EU praises RI poll, local observers irked 2
* Headlines: EU praises RI poll, local observers irked 2 * National: PTDI workers want probe into alleged abuses 4 * Archipelago: Quake damages buildings in W. Sumatra 5 * Opinion: Reform of education should be home-grown 6 * City: How much is PAM Jaya's debt actually? 8 * Sports: Rose sets pace,...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
JP/13/BI
JP/13/BIGDP expands by 4.8%: BIThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The economy grew at a snappy 4.8 percent in the first quarter of this year, driven mainly by strong consumer spending, according to Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Easier to become a minister than a legislator
Easier to become a minister than a legislatorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One thing that people tend to overlook regarding the legislative election is the fact that it is easier to become a minister than a legislator.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Ancol fisherfolk to be evicted again
Ancol fisherfolk to be evicted again JAKARTA: The city administration is set to evict on Saturday morning the fisherfolk of Ancol Timur, North Jakarta, from the place where they are currently housed behind the PT Manggala Krida Yudha Rukindo building, where they have lived since 2001.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Brits say election was jolly good
Brits say election was jolly good JAKARTA: The British government has stated that the general election on April 5 had been successfully organized despite logistical problems."The British government congratulates the Indonesian General Elections Commission and the government for successfully...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Shrinking water
Shrinking water absorption areasFrom Koran Tempo Floods in the rainy season are not only caused by downpours. The presence of large buildings like malls, shopping centers and housing complexes on areas reserved for water absorption also contribute greatly to floods, particularly in Jakarta.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
1. KOALISI -- 2 cols 3 lines (12 x 3)
1. KOALISI -- 2 cols 3 lines (12 x 3) 11 parties meet to discuss poll flaws, alliance2. LOG -- 3 cols 2 lines (24 x 2) NGO says open-pit mining causes Rp 70t loss a year 3. ANGGUR -- 4 cols 1 line (36 x 1) Unemployment splits top officials 4.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
UGM hosts int'l postgrad program
UGM hosts int'l postgrad program YOGYAKARTA: As of this academic year, Gadjah Mada University's School of Geological Engineering will provide lecture programs for postgraduate (S2 and S3) students following its appointment as a internationally acclaimed host institution in geological engineering...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
No major changes allowed to Hotel Indonesia: City
No major changes allowed to Hotel Indonesia: CityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official at the Jakarta Culture and Museum Agency says no proposal for the renovation of Hotel Indonesia has been submitted.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
PPA plans to sell Bank Permata in October
PPA plans to sell Bank Permata in OctoberRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset (PPA), a new entity that has been established under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance for the purpose of administering banking assets transferred from the now-defunct Indonesian...
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Danamon wraps up Adira takeover
Danamon wraps up Adira takeoverThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon, the country's fifth largest bank in terms of assets, said it had completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in financing company PT Adira Dinamika Multifinance for Rp 850 billion (US$99 million).
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Honesty, the Merpati way
Honesty, the Merpati way Good news about Indonesia is rare these days and good news about airlines is even more rare, but I have both to relate. A guest of mine, Murray Anderson of Lochar, Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland, arrived on Merpati flight MZ 514 at 1 p.m.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
EU praises RI election, local observers irked
EU praises RI election, local observers irkedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) praised Indonesia on Thursday for holding a peaceful and transparent legislative election despite logistical problems.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Gunawan moved to Cipinang prison
Gunawan moved to Cipinang prisonEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being treated at Soekanto Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, for around 10 days, defendant Gunawan Santosa was moved to Cipinang Penitentiary, East Jakarta, on Friday at 1 a.m.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Pubic transportation
Pubic transportation crews deserve betterFrom Suara KaryaAs a user of public transportation in Jakarta, I observe the daily activities of crew members of the various vehicles, particularly city bus drivers and conductors.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Counting continues, more areas hold rerun vote
Counting continues, more areas hold rerun voteThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Election workers across the country continued their struggle with ballot counting in the legislative elections on Friday, with tabulation in some areas two days behind schedule and further reelections taking place.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Economy expands by 4.8%: BI
Economy expands by 4.8%: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew at a snappy 4.8 percent in the first quarter of this year, driven mainly by strong consumer spending, according to Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah.
Sat, 10 Apr 2004
Market operator dumps trash problem on sanitation agency
Market operator dumps trash problem on sanitation agencyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya will no longer deal with the garbage from 151 traditional markets across the city, handing the dirty work to the already overloaded Jakarta Sanitation Agency.