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Sun, 16 Feb 2003
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Bad day gets worse for Cup holders 'Team New Zealand'
Bad day gets worse for Cup holders 'Team New Zealand'Paul Tait, Reuters, Auckland, New Zealand The first day of holder Team New Zealand's America's Cup defense against Swiss challenger Alinghi began badly and got steadily worse as their hi-tech boat suffered a series of breakages on Saturday.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
JP/8/STORY
JP/8/STORY THE HOMECOMING By Claudine FrederikIngkan stole a glance at her traveling companion who had been talking for the past three hours since the plane took off from Soekarno Hatta Airport in the early morning hours. Thank God, her friend had dozed off.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003Exhibitions * Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings by Children in aid of Downsyndrome fund, 100 percent proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Digital printing more cost effective
Digital printing more cost effectiveBy Rangga Ivananda Contributor JakartaDigital printing technology is a continuation of digital imaging. Once digital imaging is completed on a computer, its result can be then printed on digital printers.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles
Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles Most of today's major companies that are always on the move, such as banks, agricultural, mining and manufacturing firms, require reliable vehicles for their businesses. Most of these companies are relying on services provided by car rentals.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Borobudur people are poor despite wealthy region
Borobudur people are poor despite wealthy region Heru Prasetya, Contributor, Magelang, Central Java The presence of a world famous tourist and heritage site nearby, the Borobudur Temple, perhaps gives one the impression that the local residents there might be earning a nice living from all the...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
'Corporate social responsibility' has good impact on business
'Corporate social responsibility' has good impact on business Corporate social responsibility (CSR), which includes community development, has become an important issue in modern society.Although many Indonesian companies have yet to recognize it, the concept has been widely adopted by the world's...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
(For Caltex advertorial)
(For Caltex advertorial)Caltex's more than half a century of contribution A red elementary school cap is depicted in a television commercial with a line underneath: "The hat of the president." Maybe someday the owner of the cap might really become the country's president.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
'Cap Go Meh' celebrations to brighten Jakarta
'Cap Go Meh' celebrations to brighten JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exciting celebrations of Cap Go Meh are being held in Jakarta openly to mark the end of Chinese New Year festivities that started on Feb. 1.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
P's Place: A breath of cool air in steamy Jaksaville
P's Place: A breath of cool air in steamy Jaksaville You might have noticed by this stage of the game that Jakarta has almost as many luxurious pubs as there are pedicabs in Bekasi.Unfortunately, like so many of the aforementioned three- wheeled taxis, the majority of these pubs, with a few notable...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your meetings incentives conferences events (MICE) most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
TREND Column
TREND Column Appearing every Wednesday and Saturday, this new column presents information on new products and services, such as recently opened restaurants, boutiques, the latest fashion, trends in cosmetics and innovations in technology, just to name a few.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
The homecoming
The homecomingBy Claudine Frederik Ingkan stole a glance at her traveling companion who had been talking for the past three hours since the plane took off from Soekarno Hatta Airport in the early morning hours. Thank God, her friend had dozed off.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
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==================================================(Caption for spotlight column. Client: PT Ford Motor Indonesia) FORD MOTOR INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: PT FORD MOTOR INDONESIA recently announced the five recipients for its grants for the conservation and environmental program.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Heri Dono at the Triennial Art Exhibition
Heri Dono at the Triennial Art ExhibitionChyntia Webb, Contributor, Brisbane, Australia One of Indonesia's most internationally renowned artists, Heri Dono, has been a welcome visitor at the Queensland Art Gallery since 1993, the year of the first Asia-Pacific Triennial Art Exhibition (APT).
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a long-standing member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence in...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Pros of attending international school outweigh cons
Pros of attending international school outweigh consDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta Dr. Niall Nelson is a long-term resident of Jakarta and a prominent figure in the expatriate community. Born in Dublin, the Irishman managed schools in countries as diverse as Russia, Tanzania, Italy and Libya,...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
The magic of digitalization
The magic of digitalizationBy Ari Darmawan Contributor JakartaOne of the latest advances in technology is digitalization. The word "digital" has mesmerized almost everyone, from kids to adults. Almost every activity in human life is now in one way or another related to this phenomenon, as today...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized
Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized By Megy Magdalena Contributor Jakarta Compact, quick and practical. These are only some of the superior features of today's digital cameras. One does not have to waste time for the entire process of printing photos.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Promoting social awareness through community programs
Promoting social awareness through community programsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Several employees of a pharmaceutical company were astounded when they visited a village near their factory in Cisalak, Depok, West Java province.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Documentary9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
The trickle-up effect: How micro-finance helps people change their own lives
The trickle-up effect: How micro-finance helps people change their own livesHarriet Richards, Contributor, Jakarta Ibu Ngarofah seems an unlikely entrepreneur. Her shanty-house leans precariously and her front door opens to a railway line.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Empowering the economy of local communities
Empowering the economy of local communitiesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Oil, gas and mining companies operating in remote areas in Indonesia cannot separate their presence from the existence of the communities surrounding their operating sites.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Aceh peace on brink of breakdown: Wiryono
Aceh peace on brink of breakdown: WiryonoRidwan Max Sijabat and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh More than two months ago the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) at the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) in Geneva,...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Police headquarters bombing suspect arrested
Police headquarters bombing suspect arrested The Jakarta Post JakartaThe police have arrested a former police officer, identified as Adj. Comr. Anang Sumpeno, for bombing Wisma Bhayangkari, a building located in the compound of the National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, city police...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
Muslim figures convey RI's Iraq view to Howard
Muslim figures convey RI's Iraq view to HowardFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim intellectuals conveyed on Saturday to visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard the Indonesian people's strong rejection of the planned use of military force to disarm Iraq.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF SRI LANKAToday, Feb. 4, 2003, Sri Lanka celebrates her 55th anniversary of gaining Independence from her colonial ruler. It is my great pleasure on this very special day to address our Indonesian friends, and the Sri Lankans and others living here...
Sun, 16 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Natuna wants to pull out from Kepri province
Natuna wants to pull out from Kepri provinceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delegation representing Natuna regency opposed their inclusion in the newly formed Riau Island (Kepri) province and, instead, declared a desire to remain as part of Riau province.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Another bleak year for the textile industry
Another bleak year for the textile industryHendarsyah Tarmizi, Contributor, Jakarta "Seriously depressed" might be the right words to describe the condition of the country's ailing textile and apparel industry.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
JP/6/PURBA
JP/6/PURBAKornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.comAs if the elections were just a week away Self-proclaimed presidential candidate Amien Rais recently had a comical experience when his hosts dressed him like a Chinese emperor during a Chinese New Year celebration in...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Open-air venue woos Jakarta movie fans
Open-air venue woos Jakarta movie fansTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta moviegoers will soon be able to enjoy a new venue for watching movies besides the regular theaters and cultural centers.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Browse for the perfect car under one roof
Browse for the perfect car under one roofNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People with limited time who are interested in buying a car can now browse and compare models and prices all under the one roof.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
1. Natuna: 10 x 4 lines
1. Natuna: 10 x 4 linesNatuna wants to pull out from Kepri province2. Imlek: 22 x 2 lines'Imlek' celebrations held in Yogyakarta mosque3. Timor: 16 x 2 lines:W. Timor wants free of emergency status4. DI: 16 x 2 linesPT DI workers oppose massive labor dismissal
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Bali bomb suspect asks accomplices to surrender
Bali bomb suspect asks accomplices to surrender A key suspect in the deadly Bali bombing on Friday urged accomplices who are still on the run to surrender and apologized to Muslims worldwide for his action.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
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;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb.14 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb.14 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,613.83 5,014.61 5,343.10 5,285.11 Brunei dollar 1 5,380.67 4,807.64 5,121.19 5,066.97Canadian dollar 1 6,217.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
West Timorese people demand UN to lift emergency status
West Timorese people demand UN to lift emergency statusYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara West Timorese people have demanded the United Nations to revoke a security status imposed on the province after a mob killed three UN humanitarian workers in 2000, saying it was...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Bomb hoax at Bidakara complex
Bomb hoax at Bidakara complex JAKARTA: As police struggle to solve the Feb. 4 bombing at National Police Headquarters, Jakarta was haunted by a hoax bomb threat on Friday.Oil drilling company PT Exspan Nusantara received a call about 9:10 a.m.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Jakartans need equitable transportation system
Jakartans need equitable transportation systemMarco Kusumawijaya, Architect, Jakarta Think of a normal evening during the rain at peak hour on Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman in Jakarta. For every public bus with 60 cramped passengers, there are 30 private cars.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Rights groups to ask for UN intervention in E. Timor trial
Rights groups to ask for UN intervention in E. Timor trialZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will use the occasion of the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) in Geneva next month to press for international...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Floodwater recedes, but worst expected in immediate future
Floodwater recedes, but worst expected in immediate futureAhmad Junaidi and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post Floodwaters began to recede in almost all parts of the city on Friday, but the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) warned residents of possible widespread flooding in the next few days...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Big parties qualify for 2004 polls
Big parties qualify for 2004 pollsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six of the largest political parties qualified for the general election scheduled for 2004 following the House of Representatives approval of electoral threshold on Friday.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Barsa Company's "trade mission" team flanked by the principal
Barsa Company's "trade mission" team flanked by the principal of SMU I Sangatta, S. Haryanto (far left), KPC's manager for government and public relations, Nunik Maulana (second left), teacher Tatiyana Panjaitan (second right) and KPC's President Director Noke Kiroyan (far right).
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
1. FLOOD: 3 x 20
1. FLOOD: 3 x 20 Floodwater recedes, but worst expected in immediate future 2. BI: 1 x 40 'BI governor should not be politician' 3. RUSSIA: 1 x 45 Russia likely to offer weaponry to Indonesia 4. PAPUA: 2 x 32 Experts tell govt to establish MRP before dividing Papua 5.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
`Imlek' celebrations held in Yogyakarta mosque
`Imlek' celebrations held in Yogyakarta mosqueTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Despite threats from a conservative group, more than two hundred Muslims of Chinese descent for the first time held their New Year Imlek ceremonies in the Syuhada Mosque in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-GreatRiver-garment Photo captioncheckedJP/Mulkan Salmona FOR EXPORT: PT Great River factory workers complete garments for export overseas. Many garment producers in Indonesia prefer to produce foreign brands in a bid to increase their exports.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Experts tell govt to establish MRP before dividing Papua
Experts tell govt to establish MRP before dividing PapuaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Constitutional law experts have called on the government to postpone the division of Papua into three provinces until it establishes the Papua People's Assembly (MRP), as mandated by the special...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
1. TAUFIQ: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. TAUFIQ: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Revitalizing literature in schools A great many people have been complaining about the chaos surrounding the teaching of literature in our schools, but only a few of them have actually been doing anything to remedy the situation, people like renowned poet Taufiq Ismail.