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Guinness World Records: Open door for Indonesia

Guinness World Records: Open door for IndonesiaKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post There may be a chance for Indonesia to get its due recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records for its achievement in corruption management.

From Neraca

From Neraca The corruption case involving nonbudgetary funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) allegedly misused by Akbar Tanjung, general chairman of the Golkar Party and House of Representatives speaker, is now becoming murky as those involved seem to be forgetful people.

Cellular industry, promising with tight rivalry

Cellular industry, promising with tight rivalryDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cellular business in the country will continue to enjoy rapid growth this year and in years to come but only strong operators will survive the competition in the long run, analysts say.

Clinic opened by Taufik has no permit

Clinic opened by Taufik has no permit TANGERANG: The Waluyo Sejati Abadi health clinic, which was inaugurated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas last week, has yet to receive a permit from the Tangerang municipality."We don't blame anybody but the clinic has no permit.

Textile exhibition to begin Tuesday

Textile exhibition to begin Tuesday JAKARTA: To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Textile Museum on Jl. K.S. Tubun, Central Jakarta, the Association for Admirers of Traditional Textiles is holding its Wastraprema Exhibition featuring textiles from all over Indonesia.

Don't know what to do with your old PC?

Don't know what to do with your old PC?Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta You probably have an old PC or two in your garage, just rotting away. Those 386 or 486 processors just don't stand a chance against today's Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon chips that are currently leading the market today.

Supremacy of law

Supremacy of lawFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe Attorney General need not hesitate about upholding the supremacy of the law in conjunction with the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), particularly in the case of Buloggate II.

RI assets fly, but have long way to go

RI assets fly, but have long way to goSabyasachi Mitra, Reuters, Hong Kong Investment bankers and fund managers are trickling back to Jakarta, three or four years since many last bothered to visit, drawn by a combination of rock bottom valuations, soaring returns and a demand for yield.

Govt told to keep cool over distance classes

Govt told to keep cool over distance classesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators have suggested that the government respond wisely to several state universities which are now running long-distance classes for graduate management degrees.

Cordless, wireless, what is the difference of the two?

Cordless, wireless, what is the difference of the two?Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta If you get confused when listening to people talking about cordless phones, wireless phones, cellular phones and handphones, do not feel so bad. You are not alone.

Airvan operates GA8 Aircraft for transporting tourists

Airvan operates GA8 Aircraft for transporting tourists TUBAN, Bali (JP): Indonesian company PT Satmarindo on Friday purchased a single-engine, eight-seat GA8 Airvan aircraft from Australian company Gippsland Aeronautics.

UK seeks withdrawal of Asian shrimps

UK seeks withdrawal of Asian shrimpsReuters, London Britain's Food Standards Agency (FSA) called on Friday for some prawns and shrimps from Asia to be withdrawn from shop shelves, in a widening European campaign against products containing banned chemicals.

Rupiah to strengthen on BCA sale

Rupiah to strengthen on BCA saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to strengthen slightly this week based on the positive feelings resulting from the completion of the Bank Central Asia (BCA) sale, according to analysts.They said, however, that U.S.

Banpu rules out new investment in Indonesia

Banpu rules out new investment in IndonesiaWilawan Pongpitak, Reuters, Bangkok Thailand's biggest coal miner Banpu Plc has no plan to invest in a power plant in Indonesia, but will focus on its main coal business and domestic power plants, company executives said late on Friday.

Businesspeople cautiously welcome tax tribunal law

Businesspeople cautiously welcome tax tribunal lawAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local business players cautiously welcomed on Saturday the approval of a new Tax Tribunal Law which should boost transparency in tax dispute settlements.

Saga of the convicted central bank governor

Saga of the convicted central bank governorVincent Lingga, Senior Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin is now a convict after he was found guilty of corruption by the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday for violating prudential banking rules in relation...

Bamboo turns into inspring creations

Bamboo turns into inspring creationsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Inspiring pieces of work made out of bamboo are scattered in open spaces in three Yogyakarta villages: Nitiprayan, Jeblog and Kersan in Kasihan district in Bantul.

[i][b]Please don't use state "apparatuses" when something like state

Please don't use state "apparatuses" when something like state "agencies", "bodies" or similar is meant, as the word doesn't work in English (can't translate aparat directly from Indonesian), and is both ugly and cumbersome. Thanks.

Slank: Going strong by going it alone

Slank: Going strong by going it aloneHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was hard not to laugh in a recent interview with drummer Bimbim from rock group Slank, on the sidelines of vocalist Kaka's 28th birthday party at Hard Rock Cafe.It was not because Bimbim cracked a joke.

From Neraca

From Neraca The corruption case involving nonbudgetary funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) allegedly misused by Akbar Tanjung, general chairman of the Golkar Party and House of Representatives speaker, is now becoming murky as those involved seem to be forgetful people.

Keep your neck straight with proper posture

Keep your neck straight with proper posture or Proper care and habits will alleviate neck pain Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaRenita often experienced discomfort in her neck, a pain she often ignored as she thought that the stiffness would eventually go away by itself.

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----------------------------------------------- No Regrets: Experiences of a Presidential Spokesman By Wimar Witoelar Equinox Publishing (Asia), Jakarta, 2002 200 pp ------------------------------------------ With so many behind-the-scenes type of books available to give the Indonesian public a...

It takes professional skills to be a physical trainer

It takes professional skills to be a physical trainerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the first few sessions at the gym, Heidi still had some excuses not to exercise to the limit."You know, it's my first time back to the gym again after two months off.

Premarital checkup gives peace of mind to lovebirds

Premarital checkup gives peace of mind to lovebirdsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Getting hitched marks one's life cycle, but marriage can provide trouble if both couples fail to have a clean bill of health.A few days after she got married, Yanti felt discomfort in her private parts.

How does globalization affect your life?

How does globalization affect your life?Monique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta Living in this "global village" we are continually exposed to the impact of globalization. Is it actually more westernization or, more specifically, Americanization?What does globalization have in store for Jakarta's...

Mobile phones: More than just basic needs

Mobile phones: More than just basic needsVenerdi Handojo, Contributor, Jakarta The first time I lost my mobile phone, I thought to myself, "Oh well, it's quite common for a Jakartan to lose a cell phone." Most of my friends, after all, have lost their cell phones at least once.

Peugeot 307

Peugeot 307 Riding a car that turns heads Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post JakartaSpeeding in a Peugeot 307 XS Sporty really turns heads. Not only because it is a brand new car, which was just launched on March 1, but mostly due to its sporty and elegant design.

Designers a match for wedding gowns

Designers a match for wedding gownsMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta It wasn't until the end of the 1980s that it became easier to get Western-style wedding gowns of a good design and quality in this country.

RI awaits approval to meet terrorist suspects

RI awaits approval to meet terrorist suspectsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials are seeking assistance from the Philippine authorities in a bid to obtain more facts and to provide legal protection for three Indonesian citizens who...

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Daddy's Girl With her father, Paul, looking on, Stella McCartney did herself proud in her second Paris collection for her own label, showing designs that critics acclaimed as young, sporty and original.

Asia's bad loans: It's time for a reality check

Asia's bad loans: It's time for a reality check Jack Rodman, Ernst & Young, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo A recent report from Ernst and Young's Asia Pacific Financial Solutions Group suggesting that Asia's nonperforming loan (NPL) problem is much worse than generally perceived has triggered a wave of...

Writer Umar Kayam dead at 69

Writer Umar Kayam dead at 69Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Glaring sun could not hide the grief felt by hundreds of friends and relatives at the Karet Bivak cemetery in Central Jakarta who came to pay their last respects to one of the country's most prolific writers Umar Kayam who...

Rudi evokes the human spirit in pastels

Rudi evokes the human spirit in pastelsPavan Kapoor, Contributor, Jakarta Rudi Mukahar's artwork is a reflection of the mind of a man with simple ideas, which he attempts to express in detailed perfection.

A succulent serving of milk-fed veal

A succulent serving of milk-fed veal You too can prepare an exquisite veal dish in your own kitchen and enjoy its tender and juicy texture.Chef Eric Guilbert from Riva bistro and bar at The Park Lane, Jakarta, shares his secret to perfectly cook a milk-fed veal chop.

BIN, FBI hold talks in Bali

BIN, FBI hold talks in Bali INDONESIA: Officials of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) held a meeting with leaders of Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency (BIN) in Jimbaran, Bali, on Saturday.

Marlev, Rony reach Swiss Open semis

Marlev, Rony reach Swiss Open semisThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The only two Indonesians left at the Swiss Open men's singles, Marlev Mainaky and Rony Agustinus, made their way to the semifinals after winning their matches at Basel's St. Jakobshalle on Friday.

Gradually evolving into one of basic needs

Gradually evolving into one of basic needsMax Kelling, Contributor, Jakarta The first time I lost my mobile phone, I thought to myself, "Oh well, it's quite common for a Jakartan to lose a cell phone."Most of my friends, after all, have lost their cell phones at least once.

Friends turn out to honor Umar

Friends turn out to honor UmarKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several of his peers said on Saturday that the death of Umar Kayam, 69, inflected a great loss on the ailing nation, recalling that he worked in a broad range of activities that enriched Indonesian culture.

Local operators heading for '2.5G' technology

Local operators heading for '2.5G' technologyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Voice transmission is still the darling of Indonesian mobile phone users, while data transmission and applications over the mobile system have yet to gain enough momentum for local operators to worry about it.

The board of directors of

The board of directors of PT Bina Media Tenggara and the management and staff of The Jakarta Post wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Indonesia's foremost literary figure Umar Kayam in Jakarta on Saturday, March 16, 2002. May God Almighty bless and keep him at His side.

JIS gets into festive mood for 50th anniversary

JIS gets into festive mood for 50th anniversaryViva Goldner, Contributor, Jakarta The Jakarta International School celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, with the aim of connecting more than 20,000 past and present students and their families, staff and teachers for "2002: A JIS Odyssey" -- a...

Terrorists targeted, not Muslims: FBI

Terrorists targeted, not Muslims: FBII Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Robert S Mueller restated here on Friday night that U.S. security efforts in operation in various countries around the world, were directed at terrorism and not...

Young start to scale down wedding day

Young start to scale down wedding dayMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arranging a traditional wedding ceremony is the dream of many, the upholding of custom and an auspicious blessing for the couple's future.

Charm of Koni Herawati's ceramics and painting

Charm of Koni Herawati's ceramics and paintingSusi Andrini Contributor JakartaKoni Herawati may not be a household name, but she is quite popular indeed in the artistic circles of Yogyakarta and Bali. Though in her forties, she looks about ten years younger, despite the prominence of her glasses.

Supremacy of law

Supremacy of law must be upheldFrom Rakyat Merdeka The Attorney General need not hesitate about upholding the supremacy of the law in conjunction with the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), particularly in the case of Buloggate II.

BPPT plane-leasing

BPPT plane-leasing costs nation dearFrom KompasWhen the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) was headed by Prof.Habibie, the agency, which had a central office at Jl.Thamrin, Jakarta, bought six brand-new CASA series-200 planes from the factory.

A Thousand Fireflies in Manhattan

A Thousand Fireflies in ManhattanBy Umar Kayam The couple, an Indonesian man and an American woman, were lounging on the sofa in the woman's apartment, Marno with a glass of scotch in his hand, and Jane with a martini. Both were staring out the window.

Indomitable Dewi overcomes all obstacles

Indomitable Dewi overcomes all obstaclesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Belying the stereotype of a delicate and demure Japanese woman, Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno shows her true colors.She is tough, defiant and ambitious, a woman who declares proudly that her achievements came through hard work...

Lombok gets its good name back

Lombok gets its good name backPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Senggigi, Lombok Lombok has always been compared to Bali, as though it is the beautiful but neglected step-sister, the Cinderella of the Indonesian travel world.

Charm of Koni Herawati's ceramics and paintings

Charm of Koni Herawati's ceramics and paintingsSusi Andrini, Contributor, Jakarta Koni Herawati may not be a household name, but she is quite popular indeed in the artistic circles of Yogyakarta and Bali.Though in her forties, she looks about ten years younger, despite the prominence of her glasses.