RI receives Rp 5 trillion grant from Australia
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Australian government will deliver Rp 5 trillion (US$555 million) in aid to disadvantaged areas in Indonesia that have no access to health facilities and clean water.Perarca Karetji, program … Read More RI receives Rp 5 trillion grant from Australia
Kalimantan suitable for nuclear power plant Minister
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Kalimantan is suitable for the development of nuclear energy as it is relatively free from the threat of earthquakes in comparison to Java, Research and Technology Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta said … Read More Kalimantan suitable for nuclear power plant Minister
Euro zone crisis puts Asean model into question
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Asean, the European Union–regional blocks in general–are they an endangered species?Pailin Chuchottaworn, CEO of PTT Plc, told the audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the crisis in … Read More Euro zone crisis puts Asean model into question
Koreas chaebol scions slammed for running coffee shops, import businesses
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Founders of Korea?s major enterprises devoted their lives to building a manufacturing powerhouse of the world?s best ships, cars and electronics, but their grandchildren are more interested in … Read More Koreas chaebol scions slammed for running coffee shops, import businesses
Govt says parking project budget not that much
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
State Secretariat spokesman Sugiri has denied allegations that more than Rp 12 billion (US$1.3 million) had been allocated for the construction of parking facilities at the State Palace.?It?s not … Read More Govt says parking project budget not that much
Airport signals OK despite solar flare Operator
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
A solar flare has yet to affect operations at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, the airport?s management says.?Regular operations at the airport have been normal and without any … Read More Airport signals OK despite solar flare Operator
Minister meets Islamic leaders over GKI Yasmin
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Home Affairs Minister Gamawan Fauzi met leaders of several Islamic organizations on Thursday to discuss the beleaguered GKI Yasmin church congregation.Ministry spokesman Reydonnyzar Moenek said that … Read More Minister meets Islamic leaders over GKI Yasmin
Govt needs strategy to counter extremist clerics ICG
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The International Crisis Group (ICG) said that the government needed a strategy to counter clerics who do not use violence but nevertheless preach that it is permissible to shed the blood of … Read More Govt needs strategy to counter extremist clerics ICG
Protesters set Bima Regency office on fire
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
People storm the Bima Regency office compound before burning the office and several other buildings in the compound in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, on Thursday. The mob?s anger was driven by the local … Read More Protesters set Bima Regency office on fire
KPK detains Wa Ode Nurhayati
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detained lawmaker Wa Ode Nurhayati in a bribery case related to the Infrastructure Development Acceleration Program (PPID) on Thursday evening.Named as … Read More KPK detains Wa Ode Nurhayati
Indonesia to get FC Barcelonas first overseas soccer academy
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona says it will establish the SCB Escola soccer academy in Sentul, Bogor, in September.?Indonesia will be the only country outside Spain where FC Barcelona has … Read More Indonesia to get FC Barcelonas first overseas soccer academy
Clashes between Tibetans, govt spread in China
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Deadly clashes between ethnic Tibetans and Chinese security forces have spread to a second area in southwestern China, the government and an overseas activist group said Wednesday.The group Free … Read More Clashes between Tibetans, govt spread in China
Tama fails to remind SBY to find his assailants
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) activist Tama Satrya Langkun failed to directly talk with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about the President’s promise to arrest and punish his attackers when he … Read More Tama fails to remind SBY to find his assailants
Eka Hospital denies pollution claims
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Privately-owned Eka Hospital in Bumi Serpong Damai in South Tangerang, Banten, is denying allegations that it has been polluting the environment.In a letter sent to The Jakarta Post dated Jan. 20, … Read More Eka Hospital denies pollution claims