Museum exhibits rare West Java batik Nov 12, 2008
The exhibition, titled "West Java Tradition", displays about 100 various kinds of batik from several areas in West Java, such as Tasikmalaya, Ciamis, Garut, Cirebon, Bandung and Indramayu. "In some West Java areas, batik is already extinct, like batik Ciamis," Dyah said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Govt, conservatives to blame for much ado about Ahmadiyah Aug 19, 2008
Assaults on Ahmadiyah members were also reported in East Lombok and Manis Lor in West Nusa Tenggara, and in Tasikmalaya, Parung, Garut, Ciaruteun and Sadasari in West Java. Attacks on the Ahmadiyah community continued in 2006, forcing hundreds of Ahmadis to flee to a refugee camp in Lombok after local mobs destroyed their homes and mosques. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Major cities a haven for shopping malls Aug 8, 2008
The study also concludes that Batam, Manado, Padang, Bandar Lampung, Malang, Banjarmasin, Tasikmalaya, Cimahi and Pontianak are promising markets. "These cities could offer promising prospects in years to come," said LaSalle analyst Anton Sitorus, adding that numerous investors had been eying off the cities to get advantages from operating first in the cities. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Susi Susanti: Finest female badminton player Jul 2, 2008
After secondary school, she had to leave her family in Tasikmalaya, West Java, where she was born, to live at a dormitory and enroll at a school that was only for athletes. She said she was socially awkward because she only had athletes as friends. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Caliphate and sharia law May 11, 2008
Despite its blurry and weak conception, sharia does apply in certain provinces and regencies, like Cianjur, Tasikmalaya and Garut in West Java and in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Each sharia ordinance has addressed different legal issues in different regions, and thus reflects the disparity and partiality of the sharia legal conception. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Rp 20 billion house for former president Apr 22, 2008
LIA Tasikmalaya, West Java. Rp 20 billion for a former president is a joke. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Jakarta to Yogyakarta: A tale with lots of twists Apr 20, 2008
We drove on, past Tasikmalaya, Ciamis, Banjar, Majenang, Purwokerto, Kebumen, Purworejo and Wates. It's a shame there are no decent rest stops or hotels along the route. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Behind the signs of progress lies a legacy of violence Jan 29, 2008
Closer to Jakarta, riots broke out in late 1996 in the East Java town of Situbondo and the West Java town of Tasikmalaya, targeting Christians and Chinese Indonesians. Analysts agree that economic downturn and the rise of political Islam in the latter part of Soeharto's years were among the reasons behind the riots. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Tourists charmed by insects, reptiles at Purbalingga park Oct 26, 2007
"It's a new experience for me. I didn't have any idea that Indonesia had so many butterflies. I am really fascinated by their beauty," said Devi, who came with a group from Tasikmalaya, West Java, by bus. Similar comments came from tourists from Scotland, Jim and his wife Cheni Kane. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Sundanese enter into 'angklung' patent battle Sep 21, 2007
Most angklung makers in Tasikmalaya and Banjar only make angklung from ordinary bamboo for souvenirs. "We have our own black bamboo plantation in Jampang, South Sukabumi, but the supply is limited. Before we could get additional supplies from Sumedang and Cianjur but now we can't," Satria said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Show aims to discover beauty in Islamic modesty Jul 15, 2007
"Color is not merely color but lifestyle, which is very personal," said Samuel who infused nuances from Makassar, East Nusa Tenggara and Tasikmalaya (West Java) into his menswear design. That may sound parochial, but the items, according to Samuel, have been made for Muslims all over the world. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Digital development looks ahead to leadership, content provision Apr 16, 2007
I have not tried it, but several journalist friends have reported via our mailing list that in places like Tasikmalaya, West Java, and even in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, they were able to use the XL Unlimited service using CBN or Centrin as the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The only requirement is that you have the XL GPRS service coverage. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Binus takes first in management contest Mar 16, 2007
Lili Irahali, Widyatama University public relations and marketing officer, said 34 teams of 3 students each participated in the competition, representing 20 universities from Palembang, Lampung, Banten, Bandung, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Salatiga and Tasikmalaya. The three-day competition, in which teams vied for prizes worth a total of Rp 10 million, was opened by the head of the Bandung municipality education office, Oji Mahroji. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
