Gaga saga is final without permit, say Jakarta Police
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Jakarta Police insisted on Friday that it would stay with its original decision not to recommend the National Police issue a permit for American pop singer Lady Gaga?s planned June 3 … Read More Gaga saga is final without permit, say Jakarta Police
FPI angry over Lady Gagas Jakarta concert
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The hard-line Islam Defender Font (FPI) says it will take to the streets if US singer Lady Gaga does not cancel her upcoming Jakarta concert. Lady Gaga will perform in the capital on June 3.?FPI is … Read More FPI angry over Lady Gagas Jakarta concert
Irshad Manjis Jakarta book launch disrupted
Posted on 04. May, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The discussion and book launch of Canadian pluralist activist Irshad Manji on Jl. Salihara, South Jakarta, was disrupted on Friday evening by claims that local residents and mass groups disapproved … Read More Irshad Manjis Jakarta book launch disrupted
Jakarta holds pedestrian festival
Posted on 29. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Jakarta administration held the 2012 Pedestrian Festival on Jl. Sabang Utara in Central Jakarta on Sunday. The festival, opened by Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo, went on from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m., … Read More Jakarta holds pedestrian festival
Jakarta needs risktaking governor UI Rector
Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri: University of Indonesia (UI) Rector. (JP/P.J Leo)University of Indonesia (UI) Rector Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri said that Jakarta was now in dire need of a leader with guts, a … Read More Jakarta needs risktaking governor UI Rector
East Jakarta to get 16 new parks
Posted on 28. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Jakarta administration will build 16 parks in East Jakarta, offering residents open green space to recreate themselves, according to an official. The project would begin with the construction of … Read More East Jakarta to get 16 new parks
Jakarta election, the true test of Indonesias democracy
Posted on 21. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The registration of candidates for the Jakarta governor and vice governor posts was officially closed on Tuesday. One thing is sure: The nomination process is an important signal of growing democracy … Read More Jakarta election, the true test of Indonesias democracy
Super Junior to stage Jakarta concert in April
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
(courtesy of Showmaxx Entertainment) South Korean boy
band Super Junior has confirmed it will stage a two-day concert titled Super
Show 4 in Jakarta
on April 28-29.
The announcement
was made … Read More Super Junior to stage Jakarta concert in April
13 people approach Jokowi on Jakarta election
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Surakarta Mayor
Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo said Monday that he had not taken any follow-up steps following
his conversation on Friday with Sandiaga Uno on the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. … Read More 13 people approach Jokowi on Jakarta election
PAN still undecided over Jakarta gubernatorial nominee
Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by admin in Blog News
National Mandate Party (PAN) chief Hatta Rajasa acknowledged that his party has yet to name its candidate for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. ?We are still seeking the right candidate … Read More PAN still undecided over Jakarta gubernatorial nominee
Lawyer to request Sistoyo be tried in Jakarta
Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Following an attack earlier Wednesday on graft suspect Sistoyo, his lawyer, Firman Wijaya, announced that he would request that his client?s trail be moved to Jakarta, citing poor security at the … Read More Lawyer to request Sistoyo be tried in Jakarta
Prijanto denies ambitions to be Jakarta governor
Posted on 29. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Former Jakarta deputy governor Maj. Gen. (ret) Prijanto has denied speculation tying his recent resignation to preparations to announce his candidacy for the upcoming gubernatorial race.?There are … Read More Prijanto denies ambitions to be Jakarta governor
Kadin to hold Jakarta Food Security Summit
Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) will hold the Jakarta Food Security Summit from Feb.7-10 in Jakarta. The event is slated to be opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and will be … Read More Kadin to hold Jakarta Food Security Summit
Papuans trust in Jakarta staked on new team
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Papuans may lose their confidence in the central government should a team forged by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono fail to perform in accordance with the 2001 Law on Special Autonomy in Papua.The … Read More Papuans trust in Jakarta staked on new team