Govt pessimistic to maintain subsidized fuel consumption below quota
Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik predicted that the consumption of subsidized fuels would exceed the quota of 37.5 million kiloliters (Kl) in 2012, considering the pace of car and … Read More Govt pessimistic to maintain subsidized fuel consumption below quota
A gig to kick off the year
Posted on 15. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Antara/Agus ApriyantoIt was probably not the best concert we?ve seen in Jakarta in the past few months. But Foster the People showed the city that they can draw a crowd.For Foster the People, … Read More A gig to kick off the year
Man United looks to avoid 3rd straight PL loss
Posted on 14. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Rather than bemoaning Manchester United’s Premier League recent struggles, Rio Ferdinand is upbeat about the champions’ prospects of overhauling Manchester City from the summit.Amid an injury crisis … Read More Man United looks to avoid 3rd straight PL loss
Stevie Wonder to perform at Java Jazz Festival
Posted on 14. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Legendary artist Stevie Wonder is expected to join the lineup at the 2012 Java Jazz Festival.Peter F. Gontha, an official from the event organizer, said on his Twitter account on Friday that Stevie … Read More Stevie Wonder to perform at Java Jazz Festival
Despite US Marine video outrage, no halt to peace talk moves
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Pentagon officials worry that outrage over a video purporting to depict Marines urinating on Taliban corpses will tarnish the reputation of the entire military.Some also fear it could undermine … Read More Despite US Marine video outrage, no halt to peace talk moves
Japans PM reshuffles Cabinet to win tax support
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda replaced five members of his Cabinet on Friday in a bid to win more cooperation from the opposition to raise the sales tax and rein in the country’s bulging … Read More Japans PM reshuffles Cabinet to win tax support
RI migrant worker dies in attempt to escape Report
Posted on 11. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
An Indonesian migrant worker, Juju Juwanah binti Enung Golib, reportedly died in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 26, 2011, after falling from the third floor of her employer?s house.Her body is … Read More RI migrant worker dies in attempt to escape Report
ASEAN tourism ministers to discuss creative tourism
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Ministerial dance: Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Elka Pangestu (second right) takes part in a Poco-poco communal dance at the ASEAN Tourism Forum welcoming dinner at the North Sulawesi … Read More ASEAN tourism ministers to discuss creative tourism
Govt to slash beef import this year
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The government announced on Wednesday that it planned to cut cattle and beef imports this year.?According to the meeting at the Office of the Coordinating Economic Minister, our (cattle and beef) … Read More Govt to slash beef import this year
Surabaya to give students meal allowances to boost creativity
Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
The Surabaya administration plans to give overtime pay and meal allowances as incentives for students to produce innovative products.Surabaya Mayor Tri Rismaharini said on Wednesday that the … Read More Surabaya to give students meal allowances to boost creativity
Tomy Winata to build the fifth tallest building in the world
Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Tycoon Tomy Winata will build a 638-meter building with 111 floors, which is to be named the Signature Tower, the fifth tallest building in the world according to the Arch Daily. The US$1 billion … Read More Tomy Winata to build the fifth tallest building in the world
Irans leader arrives in Venezuela to meet Chavez
Posted on 08. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began a four-nation Latin American tour Sunday aiming to show off relationships with allies as tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear program.It is the Iranian … Read More Irans leader arrives in Venezuela to meet Chavez
RI should apologize to PNG, expert says
Posted on 07. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Poor coordination between the Foreign Ministry and the Indonesian Military (TNI) was likely the main cause of a November incident in which two TNI aircraft intercepted a Papua New Guinea jet, an … Read More RI should apologize to PNG, expert says
Chances slim for Mahfud MD to win presidency
Posted on 07. Jan, 2012 by admin in Blog News
Constitutional Court chief justice Mahfud M.D.?s popularity will likely rise ahead of the 2014 presidential election, but there is little chance he would be backed by a major party for the … Read More Chances slim for Mahfud MD to win presidency