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Photography turns fashion into art

Photography turns fashion into artMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Visions 01 is not just an exhibition, but a heady cocktail of beautiful faces, amazing outfits and some of the most bewildering of backgrounds.

Gus Dur inaugurates foundation

Gus Dur inaugurates foundation JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid declared on Monday the establishment of the Free People Foundation (YMM).Foundation chairman, Arbi Sanit, told Antara the non-partisan organization was set to promote the process of democratization in the country.

Sutiyoso rejects UK diplomat's request

Sutiyoso rejects UK diplomat's request JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso declined to close down a section of Jl. Prof. Moch. Yamin in Central Jakarta -- which radiates from the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle and runs adjacent to the British Embassy -- as requested by British Ambassador to Indonesia...

Tight security planned for Tommy's trial on March 20

Tight security planned for Tommy's trial on March 20Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The murder trial of former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, is scheduled to begin on March 20 at the Central Jakarta District Court amid tight security.

Punish corruptors or Indonesia will collapse: Muhaddiyah Muslim

Punish corruptors or Indonesia will collapse: Muhaddiyah Muslim organization chairman Syafii Ma'arif said that Indonesia must act swiftly against corruption. "It is an undeniable fact that corruption has been going on for too long in Indonesia.

1. HI: 4x10

1. HI: 4x10 Rp 14 billion renovation of HI traffic circle starts 2. DAM - 2x23 Five new dams planned to deal with floods 3. Disease - 1x32 Minister criticizes war against rats or Minister criticizes killing rats 4. NJOP - 2x22 Hike in land, building tax shock many people

Bringing the past to heel

Bringing the past to heel Presidential elections in Indonesia may be more than two years away, but the campaigning has apparently already begun. Within a matter of hours on Thursday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri took reformist political steps that are being interpreted as the most significant...

City administration plans five new dams to deal with floods

City administration plans five new dams to deal with floodsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to anticipate future floods, the city administration will build five new dams worth billions of rupiah this year to comply with the East Flood Canal megaproject.

Clarification on

Clarification on Falun Dafa In order to rebut the negative news that has been circulating these past few days and which has completely misled people, as Falun Gong practitioners, we would like to enlighten your readers with the information below. 1.

Rp 14b renovation of HI traffic circle start

Rp 14b renovation of HI traffic circle startAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has begun renovation of the Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle in Central Jakarta, at an estimated cost of Rp 14 billion (US$1.4 million).

Most Asian monies down late, rupiah the lone gainer

Most Asian monies down late, rupiah the lone gainerDow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies weakened against the dollar Monday, except the Indonesian rupiah, which continued to enjoy support from the impending sale of the government's stake in the country's largest bank.

Impostors caught in action on train

Impostors caught in action on train BOGOR: Two phony train ticket collectors were caught red handed onboard the Pakuan Jabotabek train heading to Jakarta from Bogor after suspicion was raised when they asked for money from passengers on Saturday evening.

Suggestions for 'Metro TV'

Suggestions for 'Metro TV'From Koran TempoBy my record, quite a few TV programs have English titles, particularly in Metro TV. I wish to suggest Metro TV and other TV stations to use the Indonesian language for the names of their programs.

Rupiah Rates March. 11

Rupiah Rates March. 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,477.00 9,477.00 10,027.00 9,927.00Australian dollar 1 5,455.37 4,929.94 5,221.06 5,164.03Brunei dollar 1 5,748.38 5,196.86 5,501.48 5,443.63Canadian dollar 1 6,604.68 5,970.52 6,321.00 6,254.

NU, Muhammadiyah to help foster peace in Maluku

NU, Muhammadiyah to help foster peace in MalukuTiarma Siboro and Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta With the shaky implementation of the Malino peace accord for Maluku, the country's two largest Muslim organizations plan to foster ever-lasting peace for the region, which has been racked by...

Indonesia remains most corrupt economy in Asia

Indonesia remains most corrupt economy in AsiaAgencies, Singapore Corruption in Indonesia is becoming worse, according to the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC), which ranked the country the most corrupt among 12 national economies in Asia covered by its latest survey of some 1,000...

Batam could face water crisis by 2010

Batam could face water crisis by 2010 BATAM, Riau: The industrial island of Batam is expected to face water shortages by 2010, according to a study by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).Dedy Zulfriadi, the head of research at Batam's environmental development agency, quoted the ITB study as...

Customers' deposits

Customers' depositsFrom Pikiran RakyatI am an ex-customer of the Bandung branch of Bank Putra Multikarsa (BPM). I had just applied for a loan with my fixed deposit as collateral when the bank was suspended in December 1999.

Indonesia the most corrupt economy in Asia

Indonesia the most corrupt economy in AsiaAgence France-Presse Singapore Corruption in Indonesia is becoming worse, according to the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC), which ranked the country the most corrupt among 12 national economies in Asia covered by its latest survey of some...

Megawati inaugurates PDI Perjuangan's new office

Megawati inaugurates PDI Perjuangan's new officeAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated the new office of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in South Jakarta in an elaborate ceremony on Sunday evening.

Public pressure grows for Akbar to resign

Public pressure grows for Akbar to resignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The heat has turned up a notch on Golkar chairman and House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung -- a suspect in a high-profile corruption case -- to delegate his authority to his deputies in the House pending the results...

Akbar's detention and the President

Akbar's detention and the President The Attorney General's Office surprised a lot of people. After Rahardi Ramelan had been incarcerated at Cipinang penitentiary, yesterday it was Akbar Tandjung's turn to be detained by the Attorney General's Office.

Vietnam, U.S. sign MOU on Agent Orange

Vietnam, U.S. sign MOU on Agent Orange VIETNAM: The United States and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday on a framework for research into the effects of the Vietnam War defoliant Agent Orange and its toxic component, dioxin.A U.S.

A traditions of peace: A look at Islamic law

A traditions of peace: A look at Islamic lawAbdurrahman Wahid, Former President Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta I was recently asked to address a conference in Seoul, Korea, organized around the theme of developing a culture of peace.

Music concert in Cirebon turns violent

Music concert in Cirebon turns violent CIREBON: A concert given by pop group Padi degenerated into violence on Saturday when spectators clashed with the police, wounding four people and causing dozens to faint.

Favorite Evi Lindiawati stays in second place at junior chess meet

Favorite Evi Lindiawati stays in second place at junior chess meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Evi Lindiawati, a member of the national team at the Turkey 2000 Chess Olympics, won just three points after four rounds of the Rp 6 million (US$600) National Junior Chess Tournament now underway...

Budi marches to semifinals at All-England

Budi marches to semifinals at All-EnglandThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia's sole surviving shuttler Budi Santoso will challenge China's Chen Hong for the men's title in the All England badminton championships in Birmingham on Sunday.

KL-S'pore row over land reclamation work heats up

KL-S'pore row over land reclamation work heats upAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur A row over Singapore's land reclamation project heated up over the weekend, with senior Malaysian leaders and dailies accusing the republic of being selfish.

'[aikon!]' offers alternative media

'[aikon!]' offers alternative mediaBayu Dwi, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Piles of bulletins and promotional brochures of various cultural events lie stacked in a room where a number of employees enthusiastically work at desks in a sunken office area off to the rear.

KPC sets benchmark for more divestments: Experts

KPC sets benchmark for more divestments: ExpertsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mining experts said last week's deal between the government and foreign owners of coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) over its selling price, would set an example for divesting foreign shares in...

Public minivan driver robbed

Public minivan driver robbed JAKARTA: Having worked overnight, Magri, 30, a public minivan driver was robbed of his hard-earned money.At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, three unidentified passengers got in Magri's minivan, which was heading for Cipondoh, Tangerang. But, when they arrived at Jl.

Govt told to drop VAT policy in oil and gas sector

Govt told to drop VAT policy in oil and gas sectorMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta, Jakarta The government should cancel its controversial policy forcing oil and gas companies, geothermal firms during the exploration stage to pay value-added tax (VAT) as it could cause more losses to the government,...

Activist urges delay of Rp 250 million loan disbursement

Activist urges delay of Rp 250 million loan disbursementAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist urged the city administration to postpone the disbursement of loans worth Rp 250 million (US$25,000) for each of the city's 265 subdistrict due to the dubious integrity of the people who...

Public urged to be cautious against Golkar ploy

Public urged to be cautious against Golkar ployA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung's detention by the Attorney General's Office fails to portray the image of the rule of law long sought in Indonesia through its reform movement, political observers...

Four students drown in Minahasa

Four students drown in Minahasa MINAHASA, North Sulawesi: Police have recovered the bodies of four students of the Tomohon III state-run junior high school in Minahasa regency who drowned while swimming in the sea near the Tasik Ria tourist resort.First Insp.

34 'hookers' arrested in public order raid

34 'hookers' arrested in public order raidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After suspending street operations for about two months due to the recent floods, the City Public Order Office showed its force by arresting 34 alleged female street prostitutes early Saturday morning.

Suggestions for 'Metro TV'

Suggestions for 'Metro TV'From Koran TempoBy my record, quite a few TV programs have English titles, particularly in Metro TV. I wish to suggest Metro TV and other TV stations to use the Indonesian language for the names of their programs.

Hamzah, Zainuddin agree to avoid dispute

Hamzah, Zainuddin agree to avoid disputeJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi Vice President Hamzah Haz, leader of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) and Zainuddin MZ, head of PPP's splinter camp -- PPP Reform -- have agreed not to condemn each other in order to avoid...

Megawati must make a stand

Megawati must make a stand If Megawati wishes to become the leader of the country, she has to take stern measures to uphold justice. That is the only way to win the support of the people. Megawati should be able to take a stand without having to take the side of any group in the name of political...

Rain stops, vegetables prices return to normal

Rain stops, vegetables prices return to normalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of vegetables in markets across Jakarta has begun to return to normal as increasing supplies start to enter the capital following a letup in the recent rains.

Will we get 3G services this year?

Will we get 3G services this year?Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id More than a year ago, I interviewed Bintang Juliarso, Qualcomm's former country manager for Indonesia. We talked about Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, what helped it survive the dominance of the...

Petronas may boost stake in Vietnam

Petronas may boost stake in Vietnam KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam said Saturday it would consider allowing Malaysia's national oil and gas company to increase its stake in the country but said it also needs more labor-intensive investments from Malaysia, the national news agency Bernama reported.

1,000 people donate blood

1,000 people donate blood TANGERANG: About 1,000 people comprising students, employees, workers, housewives and others from all walks of life who live in and around the Lippo Karawaci housing complex donated blood on Thursday.

Blood and urine tests conducted on people, rats

Blood and urine tests conducted on people, ratsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the public's concern over the possibility of postflood diseases, most notably the dreaded leptospirosis outbreak throughout the capital, the Jakarta administration began implementing a series of...

Child sacrifice rumors upset residents

Child sacrifice rumors upset residents PONOROGO, East Java: Rumors that 200 children below the age of 10 will be sacrificed to guarantee the successful construction of the Java-Madura bridge are making the rounds in several East Java regencies.

1 x 20

1 x 20 Papua plans free education Wereng2 x 20 Pests threaten rice harvest in Bengkulu cesna2 x 15 Cesna forced to land, all survive

On weather modification

On weather modificationFrom Republika In Republika's column on science and technology (Feb. 27), Baginda Patar Sitorus writes that the success the Agency for Technological Assessment and Application (BPPT) has had in modifying the weather has led to a lower rainfall level and that therefore he...

A pocket digital camera for your Webcam

A pocket digital camera for your WebcamZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta What is it? Is it a cigarette lighter? A business card holder? No, it is a tiny pocket digital camera.Upon closer inspection, you will see the new Acer logo on it.

* Headlines: IBRA chairman Ary Suta in tight spot again 3

* Headlines: IBRA chairman Ary Suta in tight spot again 3* Opinion: A look at Islamic law 4* City: Rain stops, vegetables prices return to normal 6* Archipelago: Papua plans free education 7 * National: Hamzah, Zainuddin agree to avoid dispute 8* World: Israeli choppers destroy Arafat's office in...

Campuses urged to boost quality of graduates

Campuses urged to boost quality of graduatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian institutions of higher education must produce graduates who can compete in a fast-changing global marketplace, soon to include the Asia Pacific Free Trade Area (AFTA) which takes effect next year, according to Minister...