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TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:00 Religious Teachings9:30 Music10:30 News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Children's Program5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 TV Series7:30 Songs and Dances9:00 News10:00...

Abused kids flee to life on streets

Abused kids flee to life on streetsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's impossible not to notice the small scar on Mamo's shaved head as he sits under the Senen flyover in Central Jakarta, taking a rest from hustling for money as a busker in the dusty, traffic-clogged area.

Jazz crooner Butler travels the globe to sing for her supper

Jazz crooner Butler travels the globe to sing for her supperEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jazz music is not the be all and end all of life for singer La Verne Butler, but she acknowledges that it has done much to shape who she is.

Jazz singer Butler sings for her supper

Jazz singer Butler sings for her supper====================== Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------------- Jazz music is not the be all and end all of life for singer La Verne Butler, but she acknowledges that it has done much to shape who she is.

Teens do their part for a good cause

Teens do their part for a good causeHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, BandungWant to help the orangutans?; Contact: Jan Russell; Environmental Club; Bandung International School; Jl. Surya Sumantri 61; Bandung, West Java; Tel.

S'pore rejects hundreds of Indonesians

S'pore rejects hundreds of Indonesians INDONESIA: More than 300 Indonesians have been denied entry to Singapore and Malaysia via Batam in Riau province since January, amid rising fears of terrorist attacks in the two neighboring countries, a local immigration official said on Saturday.

Untrammeled media the price of freedom

Untrammeled media the price of freedom The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok When things go wrong, politicians have the tendency to shoot the messenger first. And that is something that happens not only here but also in countries where politicians have little tolerance for public scrutiny.

Assets of Soeharto's cronies

Assets of Soeharto's croniesFrom Rakyat MerdekaAs the Megawati government has been "compelled" to raise fuel prices as well as electricity and telephone rates for the sake of abolishing subsidies, why can't it wield its power to recover public funds misappropriated by former president Soeharto and...

Organization reaches out to vulnerable teens

Organization reaches out to vulnerable teensMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Semarang, Central Jakarta It was just another day at the small youth center run by non- governmental organization Pilar."Can you swallow a pill?" asked Dr.

'What causes matter most to you?'

'What causes matter most to you?'Monique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta Who says that young people are not concerned about what is happening around them. We asked some young people in Jakarta about the causes that they care most about, and what are they doing to support them.

Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, February 24, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Sunday, February 24, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Black Hawk Down 14:15 16:55 19:35 Scary Movie 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Serendipity 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lord of the Rings 14:15 17:30 20:45 Ocean's Eleven 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Senayan (Tel.

Sutiyoso's Puncak hideaway gets the wrecker's ball

Sutiyoso's Puncak hideaway gets the wrecker's ballThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the face of strong public criticism, Governor Sutiyoso, who was found to be the owner of a villa in the catchment area of mountainous Puncak resort in Bogor regency, West Java, finally demolished the structure on...

The future of the services sector in post-WTO China

The future of the services sector in post-WTO ChinaDavid L. Cunningham, Jr. President FedEx Asia Pacific Jakarta After 15 years of debate and negotiation, the People's Republic of China was officially inducted into the World Trade Organization as a full trading partner.

'Imlek' and its consequences

'Imlek' and its consequences From Warta KotaReading a news story about President Megawati declaring Imlek or the Lunar New Year a national holiday, I am of the opinion that this judgment should be welcomed.

Uncaring Minister

Uncaring Minister of Social AffairsFrom Republika Jakarta and several other cities are still under the threat of possible further flooding. From my observation of the recent floods, both the city and central administrations were too slow and not responsive enough to attend to the postflood problems.

Business as usual for non-star accommodation

Business as usual for non-star accommodationSudibyo S. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta While the lull in the number of foreign tourists has significantly affected hotel bookings in most of the country's three to five-star hotels over the past several years, lower star accommodation has managed to...

The rich can

The rich can buy the lawFrom Rakyat Merdeka In today's harsh realities, the law only applies poor people who wield little influence, while guilty tycoons can easily buy justice as they seem to be the "owners" of the law.

Abused children find safety at shelter

Abused children find safety at shelterEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Statistics on the number of abused children in the country do not add up to much in comparison to the life-altering tragedy for the child involved.A list of recent cases is shocking and sobering.

On The Shelf

On The ShelfManhattan Sonnet: Indonesian Poems, Short Stories and Essays; Editor: John McGlynn; The Lontar Foundation, Jakarta, 2001; xv+101 pp; Rp 75,000 The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, will go down in history as a momentous, world-changing event, when human beings could be viewed at...

RI says rift with Singapore due to differing perceptions

RI says rift with Singapore due to differing perceptionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian officials welcomed Singapore's offer to provide evidence about terrorism in Indonesia on Saturday, but added that the underlying causes in their ongoing disagreement were thediffering...

'I admire Sukarno as a father to family and state'

'I admire Sukarno as a father to family and state'Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Donny Kesuma Hudayat has what it takes to be an idol: good-looks, a good physique and a good voice. But the 33 year old said he was a shy boy until softball training during his high school years helped him bulk...

Xanana to run for president

Xanana to run for president EAST TIMOR: Independence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao, a potent symbol of East Timor's resistance during decades of Indonesian rule, officially declared himself a candidate on Saturday in the new nation's first presidential election.

China and the WTO: Teaching RI some lessons

China and the WTO: Teaching RI some lessonsHans W. Vriens, Contributor, Jakarta China and the WTO, Changing China, Changing World Trade By Supachai Panitchpakdi and Mark L. Clifford John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd, 2002 US$21.

The wine flows at intimate Vino Vino

The wine flows at intimate Vino VinoBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Wine, wine and more wine. No, I'm not referring to Her Majesty's loyal subjects from Down Under (who reportedly "wine" even more than the Poms).

Modjo in concert: Tunes fail to get fans going

Modjo in concert: Tunes fail to get fans goingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaModjo; Jakarta Convention Center; Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 If French duo Modjo were to be given an award or a label, it would be the-band-most-misidentified-as-DJs, or simply as the- lads-who-sing-Lady (Hear Me...

City finally starting health program for flood ailments

City finally starting health program for flood ailmentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It took three fatalities from 287 patients suffering from dengue before the Jakarta Administration finally decided to set up a health program to alert local residents to the disease after the...

'Imlek' and its consequences

'Imlek' and its consequences From Warta KotaReading a news story about President Megawati declaring Imlek or the Lunar New Year a national holiday, I am of the opinion that this judgment should be welcomed.

STILL PLAYING

STILL PLAYING Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (What's Up with Cinta?) (Drama/Comedy, 112 minutes). Starring Dian Satrowardoyo, Nicholas Saputra. Directed by Rudi Soedjarwo.An enjoyable and entertaining local teen flick.

Don't throw in the towel on customs or reform

Don't throw in the towel on customs or reformRichard B. Ness President Director PT Newmont Pacific Nusantara JakartaTwo weeks ago, when a team from the IMF was in Jakarta reviewing the effectiveness of customs procedures in Indonesia, I was dismayed to read an article in which a senior editor of...

Musician Dwiki goes back to his roots

Musician Dwiki goes back to his rootsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask an Indonesian musician about his or her favorite musicians or songwriters and, sooner or later, the name Sting will come up.The reasons are varied, but for Dwiki Dharmawan, it has something to do with idealism.

Heading for a better future

Heading for a better futureI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta After years of stagnant business, the hotel industry is estimated to have better days this year thanks in part to an improvement in the country's economy.

Indonesia suffers surprise 2-3 upset to Hong Kong in Uber Cup semis

Indonesia suffers surprise 2-3 upset to Hong Kong in Uber Cup semisNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seed Indonesia suffered a surprise 2-3 defeat at the hands of underdogs Hong Kong in the semifinals of the women's Uber Cup qualifying round in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday.

Legacy of debts

Legacy of debtsFrom KompasWe all stand against the policies drafted by the New Order regime. Unfortunately, most university students and some others have missed the point of the New Order's products, for example, subsidies that have deceived us all.

TNI spokesman, a beginning or an end of Sjafrie's career

TNI spokesman, a beginning or an end of Sjafrie's careerImanuddin Staff writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta There was a total of 118 high-ranking officers affected by the Feb. 15 reshuffle of the Indonesian Military (TNI), but a particularly controversial change was the appointment of Maj. Gen.

Business as usual for non-star accommodation

Business as usual for non-star accommodationSudibyo S. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta While the lull in the number of foreign tourists has significantly affected hotel bookings in most of the country's three to five-star hotels over the past several years, lower star accommodation has managed to...

Rupiah Rates Feb. 22

Rupiah Rates Feb. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,673.00 9,673.00 10,224.0010,122.00 Australian dollar 1 5,508.34 4,987.40 5,276.61 5,218.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,839.26 5,289.26 5,593.61 5,534.78 Canadian dollar 1 6,715.96 6,082.88 6,433.43 6,365.

MoU to be signed to empower wealth audit commission

MoU to be signed to empower wealth audit commissionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow an investigation into state officials, including military officers, whom the commission suspects...

Akram hopes to revive Indopak ties

Akram hopes to revive Indopak ties KARACHI: Famed Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram Thursday said he is ready to serve as a "goodwill ambassador" to revive Pakistan- India cricket ties when he appears on a popular Indian cricket television show next week.

Dengue fever cases reported

Dengue fever cases reported JAKARTA: The Jakarta's Crisis Monitoring Center announced on Friday that there have been 287 cases of dengue fever in the capital, with the highest number in the Palmerah subdistrict, where there have been 20 reported cases since Jan 2.

Help for poor Maluku students

Help for poor Maluku students AMBON, Maluku: The Indonesian community in Western Australia will give financial assistance to 161 poor vocational school students in conflict-ridden Maluku.The donation, valued at Rp 300,000 (US$29.

West Java administration suspends industrial logging

West Java administration suspends industrial loggingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Java administration has decided to suspend all industrial logging for the next three years in an attempt to regreen its barren forest areas, which have contributed to environmental...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY 24[b]

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- SUNDAY 24 ;JP;ICN; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-hotel-outlookI. Christianto Contributor JakartaHeading for better days After years of stagnant business, the hotel industry is estimated to have better days this year thanks in part to an improvement in the country's economy.

Fire razes five shop-houses

Fire razes five shop-houses JAKARTA: Fire razed five shop-houses at Jl. Dahlia Indah Blok GA/8 in the Harapan Indah housing complex in Bekasi on Friday.The five buildings belonged to Anang Agus Setiawan, an employee of a state enterprise, who lives on Jl.

Rapist gets eight years in jail

Rapist gets eight years in jail TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court sentenced a man on Thursday to eight years imprisonment for raping a woman in his rented house in Ledug village, Alam Jaya subdistrict, Jatiuwung, last September.

TNI spokesman, a beginning or an end of Sjafrie's career

TNI spokesman, a beginning or an end of Sjafrie's career New TNI spokesman, Sjafrie's new controversy Imanuddin Staff writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Fedex -- The future of the services sector in post-WTO China 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Future of China's services sector David L. Cunningham, Jr.

Artist Nindityo Adipurnomo inspired by hair buns

Artist Nindityo Adipurnomo inspired by hair bunsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In the eyes of contemporary artist Nindityo Adipurnomo, a hair bun is more than just a cluster of hair pulled back neatly into a coil.

'Idul Adha' brings peace to conflict-torn areas

'Idul Adha' brings peace to conflict-torn areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The peaceful nationwide commemoration of Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) on Friday brought fresh signs of hope, especially in strife-torn regions, of a move closer towards reconciliation and long-term peace.

Rupiah Rates Feb. 21

Rupiah Rates Feb. 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,673.00 9,673.00 10,224.0010,122.00 Australian dollar 1 5,508.34 4,987.40 5,276.61 5,218.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,839.26 5,289.26 5,593.61 5,534.78 Canadian dollar 1 6,715.96 6,082.88 6,433.43 6,365.

Manokwari's education boosted

Manokwari's education boosted MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: The Manokwari-based Caritas Foundation is due to open schools of economics and law in the regency as soon as licenses from the higher education directorate general have been received.

Flood victims skeptical about free city services

Flood victims skeptical about free city servicesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Population Agency started a week of free services on Thursday for flood victims seeking identity cards (KTP), birth certificates and family cards.