Other Publications
![Welcome aboard: New Indonesian Navy warship KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 docks in Biak, Papua. Indonesian Military [TNI] chief Gen. Djoko Santoso officiated at the launch of the new warship, which was made in the Netherlands along with two others, KRI BIRANG-831 and KRI MULGA-832, in Biak on Tuesday.](http://www.thejakartapost.com/files/images/0KRI.main story.jpg "Welcome aboard: New Indonesian Navy warship KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 docks in Biak, Papua. Indonesian Military [TNI] chief Gen. Djoko Santoso officiated at the launch of the new warship, which was made in the Netherlands along with two others, KRI BIRANG-831 and KRI MULGA-832, in Biak on Tuesday.")
Welcome aboard: New Indonesian Navy warship KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 docks in Biak, Papua. Indonesian Military [TNI] chief Gen. Djoko Santoso officiated at the launch of the new warship, which was made in the Netherlands along with two others, KRI BIRANG-831 and KRI MULGA-832, in Biak on Tuesday.
Mightier than the sword: Dozens of journalist from various media, who belong to the Medan Journalists Forum (FJM) stage a rally in front of the North Sumatra gubernatorial office in Medan on Tuesday. Five journalists in Medan were reported to have been held captive following their allegations of medical malpractice.![No child's play: Filipino children in cupid costumes point mock arrows at a picture of presidential candidate, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, during a rally in front of the Commission on Elections office in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday. The group is urging the presidential candidates to focus on problems facing the nation's youth as the national election campaign kicks off today. AP/Aaron Favila](http://www.thejakartapost.com/files/images/pinoy_10.main story.jpg "No child's play: Filipino children in cupid costumes point mock arrows at a picture of presidential candidate, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, during a rally in front of the Commission on Elections office in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday. The group is urging the presidential candidates to focus on problems facing the nation's youth as the national election campaign kicks off today. AP/Aaron Favila")
No child's play: Filipino children in cupid costumes point mock arrows at a picture of presidential candidate during a rally in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday. The group is urging the presidential candidates to focus on problems facing the nation's youth as the national election campaign kicks off today.
Faster, higher, stronger: A snowboarder flies through the air as he goes down Mount Blackcomb in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Whistler will host several events of the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Controversial buffalo
- Double hand transplant patient leaves US hospital Tue, 02/09/2010 - 9:09 PM
- Court rejects judicial review request of Election LawTue, 02/09/2010 - 8:29 PM
- Govt considers restricting more products in unregulated portsTue, 02/09/2010 - 8:13 PM
- Health ministry remains diligent of possible flu outbreaks Tue, 02/09/2010 - 8:09 PM
- Bandarlampung-Bakauheni road collapses in landslideTue, 02/09/2010 - 8:00 PM
- New association aims for independent economy Tue, 02/09/2010 - 7:50 PM
- Zimbabwean law to require black business ownership Tue, 02/09/2010 - 7:39 PM
- Ministry revokes 1,104 import licenses on 2008 regulationTue, 02/09/2010 - 7:23 PM
- Non-oil and gas export growth target 'moderate' Tue, 02/09/2010 - 7:05 PM
- Non-oil, gas exports better in 2010 on pricesTue, 02/09/2010 - 6:56 PM
- Court rejects suit over alleged illegal arrest, detentionTue, 02/09/2010 - 6:47 PM
- Bomb scare on Dutch train, hundreds evacuatedTue, 02/09/2010 - 6:47 PM
People
-
Wulan has spa treatments despite pregnancy
Being pregnant hasn’t prevented actress Wulan Guritno from pampering herself in a spa.
Travel
-
Going Place: from Sydney to Hobart the race is on
The most famous — and dangerous — route from Sydney to Hobart is via the oceans, during the...
Sci-Tech
-
Will HP’s Envy really make you envious?
From time to time, world-class computer makers come up with a product that is fit only for a prince...
National
-
‘Divided’ police discuss strategies, regeneration
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 9:04 AM
Top police officials held a national meeting on Monday to discuss the force’s grand strategies to cope with challenges it is now facing, including the issue of regeneration.
-
Drug suspect to stand extradition trial
An Australian national suspected of committing drug trafficking and money laundering faces extradition at the Denpasar District Court this week.
Opinion
-
Editorial: Print dying, journalism thrives
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 9:18 AM
Print may not be dead but those who still glorify printed materials, including newspapers and books, are preventing the industry and society from taking the necessary steps to prepare society to...
-
Issues: ‘China views Kashmir as a major dispute’
While Pakistan has been calling for the international community to help resolve the 62-year-old Kashmir dispute as per the wishes of the Kashmiri people, according to the United Nations resolutions,...
Business
-
Second retail sukuk sell like hot cakes, bids reach Rp 8.03t
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 8:59 AM
Retail Islamic bonds sold like hot cakes, with bids reaching Rp 8.03 trillion (US$851 million), almost tripling initial targets of Rp 3 trillion, when the high-yield bonds were...
| IDX Rate (02/09/2010) - Closing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Index |
| |
| Previous | 2,518.97 | |
| Volume | - | |
| Value | - | |
| IDR Conversion (02/09/2010) | |
|---|---|
| US$1 | 9,435 |
| GB£1 | 14,721 |
| EUR1 | 12,907 |
| A$1 | 8,183 |
| S$1 | 6,642 |
| JP¥100 | 10,555 |
Life
-
Our beloved rivers of waste
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 11:40 AM
Standing on the bank on one of Jakarta’s many rivers, the experience is much the same across the board. Nothing you would hope for in a river is present in the city’s 13 main canals.
-
the passion of the fans
Back in ancient times, idolatry, rooted in pagan rituals of worshipping images, ideas, or objects that distracted human attention from the monotheistic God, was considered a punishable act.
Popular News
Multimedia News
- Naomi, ex-heroin user
Naomi, 34, was a putaw (low-grade) user from 1995 to 2006. She shares the story about her drug addiction period, the reason she quitted drugs, and her future with the Jakarta Post.
- Audio slide show: Jakarta's dark side
Every year, 300,000 newcomers pour into Jakarta in search of new opportunities. Most will end up in one of the cities many slums. This is the hidden reality of Asia's rapid industrialisation, which has condemned around one third of Jakarta's 13 million residents to life in the slums. In Bukit Duri, East Jakarta, the residents battle not only poverty, malnutrition and disease, but also the annual floods of one of the city's most polluted rivers.
Photo Gallery
Tangerang clean up devastates squattersHundreds of squatters have been left without shelter in Suka Asih subdistrict, Tangerang. The administration is clearing away illegal homes as part of its bid to win the Adipura clean city award.
North Jakarta's foamy dam boysA group of boys jumps into a foamy part of the reservoir. The boys live near the reservoir, in the shanties that line its embankments.
Diplomatic News
New envoy
Hungary’s new Ambassador to Indonesia Szilveszter Bus (right) talks to People’s Consultative Chairman Taufik Kiemas after exchange of souvenirs recently in Jakarta. Ambassador Bus paid a courtesy ...
Roving gathering
Peruvian Ambassador to Indonesia Juan Alvarez Vita (center) poses with the acting honorary chairman of the Roving Insight Executive and Diplomatic Club Adjie Sjaaf (left) and the club member Carlos ...
Corporate News
- Bank Mega records 43 percent credit card growth
PT Bank Mega Tbk recorded
a 43 percent growth on its credit card market by the end of 2009. The
percentage is equal to roughly Rp 4.6 trillion, and the company is targeting growth
of outstanding ... - Fujitsu LifeBook brings the best of Intel Core
Like most shrewd generals’ plan to create a super army that
knows no mercy, Fujitsu has managed to get the latest releases of Intel Core
Processors onto the new group of LifeBook series, making ...
What's On
- Cap Gomeh Festival
01/22/2010 03/01/2010 Jakarta International Expo at Jakarta Fairground Kemayoran - The Prophet's Swords
01/25/2010 02/21/2010 Blok M Square - Trend Property
02/06/2010 02/14/2010 Jakarta Convention Center
- Teater KOMA's 119th production: Sie Jin Kwie
02/05/2010 02/21/2010 Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Jakarta Pusat - World-Music Concert UBIET & KRONCONG TENGGARA
02/12/2010 02/13/2010 Salihara Theatre Jl. Salihara 16, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan 12520 - Progressive Rock Concert: IN MEMORIAM and VANTASMA
02/14/2010 02/14/2010 Salihara Theatre Jl. Salihara 16, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan 12520
- SENSE: exhibition of artworks by 5 young Balinese artists
01/27/2010 02/13/2010 Canna Gallery, Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Blok LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta - Two Folders from Fukuoka: Solo exhibition by Angki Purbandono
02/04/2010 02/28/2010 Vivi Yip Art Room 2 Annexe Marketing Gallery Ciputra World Jl. Prof Satrio Kav 11 Casablanca, Jakarta Selatan - Ceramic Exhibition: From Trowulan Coin Bank to China Plates
02/19/2010 04/27/2010 Bentara Budaya gallery, Jl.Palmerah Selatan 17, Jakarta 10270
Your Voice
-
Question:
Indonesia will celebrate National Press Day on Feb. 9. What is your assessment of the Indonesian press? Send your thoughts by email to readersforum@ thejakartapost.com or by SMS to +628111872772. Please include your name and city.
