At least seven Indonesian dams have dried up 20 others remain on alert BNPB

Posted on 17. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Seven dams in Indonesia have dried up, while twenty others are on alert as the country has endured a prolonged dry season expected to last until October, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) says. Read More At least seven Indonesian dams have dried up 20 others remain on alert BNPB

Smoke forces closure of Indonesian airport

Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Officials say smoke from fires set by slash-and-burn farmers has forced
the closure of at least one airport in western Indonesia. Parts of
neighboring Singapore and Malaysia have also been blanketed in a heavy
white haze from the fires. Read More Smoke forces closure of Indonesian airport

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Idul Fitri on different days Expert

Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by admin in Blog News

While Muslims across the archipelago started Ramadhan this year on the same date, different groups may end the fasting month on different days, an expert says. Read More Indonesian Muslims celebrate Idul Fitri on different days Expert

52 Indonesian teenagers detained in Australia

Posted on 21. Aug, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Indonesian Foreign Ministry said Sunday that 52 Indonesian teenagers under the age of 17 were detained by Australian authorities. Read More 52 Indonesian teenagers detained in Australia

Indonesian to be taught at several Chinese universities

Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesia and China have signed a partnership agreement on the teaching
of the Indonesian language at several Chinese universities. Read More Indonesian to be taught at several Chinese universities

Thaworn wins Indonesian Open

Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Overnight leader Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand shot a 1-over 73 to win
the Indonesian Open by one stroke and seal his 15th victory in the
region on Sunday. Read More Thaworn wins Indonesian Open

Indonesian worker beheading shows SBYs words weightless NGO

Posted on 19. Jun, 2011 by admin in Blog News

An NGO says the beheading of an Indonesian housemaid, Ruyati binti Saboti, in Saudi Arabia on Saturday proves that the President’s declared stance on protection of migrant workers is merely empty talk. Read More Indonesian worker beheading shows SBYs words weightless NGO

Letter Lets save Indonesian children

Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by admin in Blog News

I refer to an article published in The Jakarta Post on June 12 about a
great event called ?World Day against Child Labor? held on June 12 by
the Jakarta office of the International Labor Organization (ILO), at the
National Monument (Monas) park in Jakarta. Read More Letter Lets save Indonesian children

The politics of Indonesian soccer

Posted on 06. Jun, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesia?s latest soccer match is pitting the country?s politicians against its children. Read More The politics of Indonesian soccer

7 Indonesian fishermen found dead in Malaysia waters

Posted on 05. Jun, 2011 by admin in Blog News

A team of Malaysian authorities found the bodies of seven
Indonesian fishermen in Malaysian waters following a tragic accident that
reportedly occurred several days ago, an official says. Read More 7 Indonesian fishermen found dead in Malaysia waters

Indonesian dream of reform at the point of return

Posted on 20. May, 2011 by admin in Blog News

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has completed two years of his second
term in office. While his first tenure (2004-2009) received a standing
ovation from the Indonesian people, the second term (2009-2014) has been
and is facing public distrust and opposition. Read More Indonesian dream of reform at the point of return

Comment Indonesian hostage rescued TNI

Posted on 02. May, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Adm. Iskandar Sitompul said
Sunday that the nation should be proud of the government?s work in
rescuing the Sinar Kudus crew. Read More Comment Indonesian hostage rescued TNI

Indonesian cycling team eyes 10 golds at SEAG

Posted on 22. Apr, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Indonesian cycling team is eyeing 10 gold medals at the 26th
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games slated to be held in November this year. Read More Indonesian cycling team eyes 10 golds at SEAG

List of Indonesian survivors following in Japan

Posted on 13. Mar, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The following is a list of
confirmed survivors of last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami currently in
shelters in Sendai, Japan, according to the Foreign Ministry. Read More List of Indonesian survivors following in Japan