For Programming Whiz Kid, Corruption Fight is a Game
Onlookers couldn’t help but notice there was a teenager standing beside Corruption Eradication Commission chairman Abraham Samad as he announced a new suspect in the bribery scandal surrounding the construction of an athletes’ village for last year’s Southeast Asian Games. 10:48am Feb 4, 2012Majapahit Artifacts Go Missing In Sragen
Sragen. In a country full of ancient sites with precious items, the loss of three 15th century Majapahit-era statues in Sragen, East Java, has spurred criticism from civil society groups over the consequences of government inattention for such national treasures. 12:08pm Feb 4, 2012Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of 3 Orphaned Teens in Bali
Denpasar. Police in Bali have arrested a man, identified as Kadek M.Y., for the sexual abuse of three teenage orphans. 11:46am Feb 4, 2012Angelina Sondakh Named a Suspect in SEA Games Scandal
After having been repeatedly named in court for asking for and receiving bribes, Democratic Party lawmaker Angelina Sondakh was named a corruption suspect on Friday. 3:50pm Feb 3, 20123 Die in Egypt Clashes Following Port Said Riot
Cairo. Police set off salvos of tear gas and fired birdshot at protesters angry over a deadly riot as fresh clashes on Egyptian streets killed three people on Friday, according to health officials. 1:46am Feb 4, 2012
UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to Attend Reunion in W. Java
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is scheduled to attend a reunion of UN Peacekeeping Force members at Santi Darma security and peace center in Sentul, West Java, in March, according to a minister. 3:26pm Feb 3, 2012
Indonesian Auto Firms Eye Natural Gas Converters for Cars
Converts to Gasoline Alternatives Await Govt Move on Subsidies
Garuda Targets $200m in Loans to Finance Aircraft
Garuda Indonesia, the country’s flag carrier, is seeking $200 million in bank loans for financing this year as it boosts the number of aircraft it plans to purchase by more than double. 10:10pm Feb 3, 2012
Indonesia's Economic Growth at 6.45% in Q4 Last Year
Hong Kong Won’t Become a Tibet or Xinjiang, Say Analysts
Beijing. Relations between Hong Kongers and mainland Chinese are at their worst in nearly 15 years, but scholars do not see China’s special administrative region (SAR) becoming a political hot spot. 11:26am Feb 4, 2012
Intruder in Singapore Tried to Rape Woman as Family Slept
For Many Indonesians, ‘Facebook’ Is the Only Internet
Indonesia, a developing Muslim nation which claims the world’s third-largest community of Facebook users, has become a showcase for the social networking site’s global power and reach. 10:42pm Feb 2, 2012
Taiwan Man Dies Playing Video Games in Internet Cafe
NFL: Super Bowl XLVI Could Go Long
Indianapolis. In their four previous trips to the Super Bowl with Bill Belichick as coach and Tom Brady at quarterback, the New England Patriots threatened to go into overtime. 8:19pm Feb 3, 2012
Football: Persipura Preparing for Playoff Despite Uncertainty, Accusations
Tennis: Relegation Looms for Indonesia's Fed Cup Squad
Football: Terry Stripped of England Captaincy, Keeps Place in National Team
Lighter Than Air Photography Takes Off in Jakarta
Two women float a quarter of a meter above grass while holding hands, as if gravity has suddenly vanished. Drifting weightlessly, one woman, her companion in tow, holds an umbrella and eyes the horizon, ready to put some serious altitude between herself and the ground. 6:55pm Feb 3, 2012
Japan-Style Maid Cafes a Hit in China
Desi Anwar: It’s All in the Neurons
I often wonder what makes some people espouse strong beliefs more than others or what it is that makes an individual, group or society attach itself to a particular belief system. More important, why, when faced with a different opinion or a different belief system, do some people react so strongly, often emotionally, sometimes physically or even violently? 12:01pm Feb 4, 2012
Yohanes Sulaiman: Indonesia Can Learn From Reagan About Taming Labor Unions
My Jakarta: Kay, Professional Makeup Artist
A wedding gown costing millions of rupiah won’t do you any good if your face doesn’t look just as enchanting on your big day. This is where a professional bridal makeup artist comes into play. 10:42am Feb 4, 2012
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12:01pm | Yohanes Sulaiman: Indonesia Ca...
Yohanes Are you talking about the same Regan that precipitated the huge economic crisis of 2008? The same Regan that supported dicta -
10:57am | Angelina Sondakh Named a Suspe...
Yes Val - detained for a (edit) banana but allowed to roam free for billions ... -
10:56am | Who Are the Atheists in Indone...
Bowel How do we know if god is against atheism... Interesting point. However what we do know is that Muslims ARE persecuting Atheists (even -
10:30am | Who Are the Atheists in Indone...
@nonredneck: How do we know whether God against or support atheism? Logically God is independent right? Does God need supporters to legitimate God’ -
10:13am | Angelina Sondakh Named a Suspe...
"Abraham said Angelina would not be immediately detained." Guess that gives her time to lose her memory, get sick and leave Indonesia with her mo -
9:09am | For Many Indonesians, ‘Faceboo...
FP i think you might be right NRN because fear is what the majority of religions use to scare or control the followers and fear means power -
9:05am | Who Are the Atheists in Indone...
bawel I am a devout and god fearing Christian. I think the point people are making is there is no evidence HE provides it, its just a matter -
8:48am | Angelina Sondakh Named a Suspe...
Another one lucky not to have stolen a sim card, sandals, bananas or 3 coconuts... Several month ago she swore in public that she didn't ge
