Sat, 11/21/2009 - 12:13 PM
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his government's coalition will face more pressure concerning the Bank Century bailout scandal from the House of Representatives.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 12:13 PM
Every time heavy rain pours for a few hours, traffic chaos will immediately follow in Jakarta because many roads turn into small ponds. It is just brief rainfall. And the situation is always much...
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 12:46 PM
The ongoing divestment of PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) may be disrupted since one of its shareholders, PT Pukuafu Indah, has filed a legal suit against foreign shareholders.
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| US$1 | 9,629 |
| GB£1 | 16,003 |
| EUR1 | 14,335 |
| A$1 | 8,823 |
| S$1 | 6,931 |
| JP¥100 | 10,831 |
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 12:45 PM
Hollywood rules the world's film industry, while Bollywood has its loyal international audience. In the case of Iran, it has stolen the hearts of many with its soul-catching movies.
Known to his friends as Waditya, the 29-year-old animator from Malang, East Java, who lives in Jakarta not only built an animation company but also established an animation school "Hellomotion" in 2004, where he has educated over 900 people. He shared his inspiring story with the Jakarta Post ahead of Youth Pledge Day, which falls on Oct. 28.
A moment to behold: A man cycles in Old Town, West Jakarta, during Car-Free Day on Sunday. The administration prohibits cars for several hours every month to improve air quality in the city.
Right on: Australian Samantha Stosur fired a record 208 km/h serve in her match Friday; off-court, she turned that powerful arm to signing autographs.
Question:
The high-profile suspected criminalization of KPK leaders by other law enforcers shows the fight against graft faces serious challenges. Have you experienced problems with corrupt officials? How do you deal with them? Send your thoughts by email to readersforum@ thejakartapost.com or by SMS to +628111872772. Please include your name and city.