Co-Pilot Busted in Airline Drug Test
Another co-pilot failed to pass a drug test in a random check on crew members at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, an official said on Tuesday. 12:40am Feb 8, 2012All Hands at the Pumps to Ensure Food Security: SBY
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all levels of society on Tuesday to make sure the nation does not lack for food. 11:58pm Feb 7, 201212 Detainees Pull Off Brazen Jakarta Jail Break
Police have vowed a full investigation of officers from the Cempaka Putih subprecinct station in Central Jakarta after 12 detainees managed to saw their way out a holding cell there in the early hours of Tuesday. 10:48pm Feb 7, 2012Pumping Indonesia’s Blood Donations
Few acts of solidarity have the humanitarian effect of a blood donation: A single donor can help save the lives of three patients. 10:21pm Feb 7, 2012Migrant Worker Lawsuit of Govt Dismissed
The Central Jakarta District Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by domestic workers’ rights activists against the government for failing to protect the country’s maids at home and abroad. 10:07pm Feb 7, 2012
Batavia Air Plane Skids During Jayapura Landing
Jayapura. A Batavia Air passenger aircraft on Tuesday morning skidded on the runway moments after landing at Jayapura’s Sentani airport, causing a delay in its departure to its next stop, Merauke. 8:15pm Feb 7, 2012
Shootout Leaves Policeman Dead in Indonesia’s Papua
Sumitomo Bets on Indonesia’s Growing Need for Electricity
Sumitomo, one of Japan’s largest diversified business groups, plans to invest in various energy projects valued at $10.1 billion in Indonesia as it tries to take advantage of the archipelago’s growing needs for electricity. 10:39pm Feb 7, 2012
Indonesia Property Demand to Rise With Economy
Syria Protest Hub Under Bloody Siege as Russian Envoy Visits
Damascus. Syrian troops besieging Homs renewed their heavy shelling of the protest city on Tuesday as Russia’s foreign minister arrived in Damascus for talks with Bashar al-Assad’s embattled regime. 9:49pm Feb 7, 2012
Prices Rise, Patience Thins as Sanctions Cripple Iran’s Economy
Apple’s iPhone Hot But Android Handsets on Fire
San Francisco. An outbreak of iPhone fever made Apple the hottest smartphone maker worldwide at the end of 2011 but handsets powered by Google’s Android software were shaping up as true winners in the market. 10:01am Feb 7, 2012
‘Rude’, ‘Anonymous’ Tweeters Beware: Tifatul to Target Twitter
Football: Clashes Mar Long-Awaited Persija Win
Persija Jakarta ended an eight-game winless skid against Persipura Jayapura on Tuesday after beating the Indonesian Super League leader 1-0 at Mandala Krida Stadium in Yogyakarta. 9:27pm Feb 7, 2012
Olympics: Training in Jakarta No Longer a Must, KONI Says
Football: Bakrie's Roar Takeover All in the Name of Aiding Indonesia
Taking Care of Sumatra's Heritage
Once they’ve made it to the top, few people return to their roots to pay homage. Businesswoman and broadcaster Irma Hutabarat is an exception. 7:24pm Feb 7, 2012
Can Indonesia’s New Land Law Help Its Wobbly March Toward Joining the BRICs?
Indonesia’s attempts to attract foreign investment took a major leap forward in December when the House of Representatives passed long-awaited land reform legislation. Disputes over land ownership have long been one of the major impediments for improving Indonesia’s grossly inadequate infrastructure — a reality that threatens the country’s future growth. 10:42am Feb 7, 2012
My Jakarta: Aan Rukmana, Lecturer at Paramadina University
In providing education to the poor, some donate their money, while a smaller number of people decide to become volunteer teachers. Now, try to envision an education advocate who actually built a school, and then a second one, all before he reached the age of 30. 10:36am Feb 7, 2012
My Jakarta: Kuntz Agus, Film Director
Insight Indonesia is the Jakarta Globe's talk show - in English - on Beritasatu TV. Host Lin Neumann, the founding editor of the Jakarta Globe, interviews business leaders, celebrities, diplomats, newsmakers and analysts on a range of topics related to Indonesia Monday through Friday. Join us on air at Beritasatu, on the First Media platform, at 8 am and 5.30 pm Mon-Fri, or online, for the daily conversation.
With a House Costing Us 5-Star Prices, Will Indonesia Get 5-Star Laws?
By Ulma Haryanto & Anita Rachman
- Jakarta Traffic Cops Say They Were Beaten by ‘Dictator’ Boss
- ‘Rude’, ‘Anonymous’ Tweeters Beware: Tifatul to Target Twitter
- Indonesia Economy Reaches 15-Year High
- Papua to Require Male Circumcision in AIDS Fight
- Is Atheism Illegal in Indonesia?
- Aceh Ulema Warns Muslims Against Observing Valentine’s Day
- 12 Detainees Pull Off Brazen Jakarta Jail Break
- American Labor Activist Just Does It for Indonesia Workers
- Indonesian Economic Growth Holds Firm at 6.5 Percent
- George Galloway Brings His Palestine Cause to Jakarta
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10:54pm | ‘Rude’, ‘Anonymous’ Tweeters B...
I simply cannot believe that someone from a "pesantren" is the communication minister. At least have the brains to choose someone who actually un -
10:50pm | Indonesian President’s New Pla...
@jpb you saying we taxpayers should not have a say in what our taxes are being used for? how has sby earnt the right to spend usd90m -
10:49pm | Sumitomo Bets on Indonesia’s G...
Good job Mr Wacik for getting these giant Japanese investors especially in those needed power projects, you deserve to be one of Indonesian Ministe -
10:48pm | Orangutan ‘Exterminators’ on T...
I hope they will be punished for their crime :( -
10:43pm | Orangutan ‘Exterminators’ on T...
This makes me sick ! In the eyes of the world this is a barbaric act. If economics is a factor, then why don't they realize that SAVING the oran -
10:14pm | Is Atheism Illegal in Indonesi...
Its nice to see that the story of civil servant Alexander Aan has just made Al Jazeera International. We were made to look like what we are becomin -
10:10pm | Is Atheism Illegal in Indonesi...
Go to Aussie or New Zealand. They don't give a toss what you believe. True democracy. But I don't believe at -
10:03pm | Indonesian President’s New Pla...
He should be made to fly Lion Air with his police buddies.
