Rare Malaysian rhino gets new mate to save species

Posted on 25. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Malaysian wildlife authorities said
they have captured a female Borneo Sumatran rhino who will be paired
with a new mate in a breeding program meant to save their species from
extinction.
… Read More Rare Malaysian rhino gets new mate to save species

SoekarnoHatta airport sees 18 persen increase in Christmas, New Year travelers

Posted on 24. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News

PT Angkasa Pura II (AP II), state operator of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has predicted 18 percent increase in the number of airplane passengers travelling through the airport to celebrate … Read More SoekarnoHatta airport sees 18 persen increase in Christmas, New Year travelers

KPK mulls job descriptions for new deputies

Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Newly installed Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief Abraham Samad said on Friday that the commission was mulling over who will play what role during the next four years.?We will finalize … Read More KPK mulls job descriptions for new deputies

Merkel, Sarkozy want new treaty to rescue euro

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

The leaders of France and Germany called forcefully Monday for a new
European Union treaty that would automatically punish countries that
use the euro if they violate existing limits on … Read More Merkel, Sarkozy want new treaty to rescue euro

New KPK frontman Bambang to keep using public transportation

Posted on 04. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Newly elected Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) deputy chief Bambang Widjojanto says his appointment as a top antigraft official will not stop him from taking public transportation, such as … Read More New KPK frontman Bambang to keep using public transportation

KAI to operate new railway in April 2012

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

State railway firm PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) expects to launch the Padang-Minangkabau International Airport commuter railway route in April 2012.KAI West Sumatra Regional Division spokesman … Read More KAI to operate new railway in April 2012

Second day of new KRL services confusing passengers

Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The second day of a trial for the new electric train services in Greater Jakarta (KRL) was seen to be causing some degree of confusion as some services were not listed on the timetable.One of the … Read More Second day of new KRL services confusing passengers

Riau administration to set new minimum wage

Posted on 26. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Hot on the heels of violent protests staged by striking workers in Batam, Riau Islands, demanding that the mayor raise the monthly municipal minimum wage earlier this week, the Riau administration … Read More Riau administration to set new minimum wage

Tifatul promises new regulation on mobile content next year

Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The government plans to issue a new regulation on mobile content in
early 2012, following rampant reports of credit siphoning through mobile
content providers, Communications and Information Technology Minister
Tifatul Sembiring says. Read More Tifatul promises new regulation on mobile content next year

Transsexual makes debut in new Polish parliament

Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by admin in Blog News

A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland’s
newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound
social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country.
Read More Transsexual makes debut in new Polish parliament

Yusril challenges new graft convict remission policy

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

A former law minister, who is now a lawyer, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has announced plans to file for a judicial review of a recent Law and Human Rights Ministry policy that has temporarily halted the granting of remissions to graft convicts. Read More Yusril challenges new graft convict remission policy

BPMigas defies critics, welcomes new minister Jero

Posted on 26. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

Upstream oil and gas regulator (BPMigas) has welcomed the appointment of
former tourism minister Jero Wacik as the new energy and mineral
resources minister, defying critics who have highlighted his lack of
experience in the sector. Read More BPMigas defies critics, welcomes new minister Jero

KONI opens registration for new chairperson post

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by admin in Blog News

The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) on Wednesday opened
registration for candidates hoping to become KONI chairperson for the
2011-2015 period. Read More KONI opens registration for new chairperson post

New Transportation minister vows to fix safety problems

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

Transportation Minister E. E. Mangindaan vowed to set fixing the transportation safety issues as his top priority. Read More New Transportation minister vows to fix safety problems