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Online special feature: Interactive coverage of the third presidential debate 
Have faith in No.3: Supporters of presidential candidate Jusuf Kalla and his running mate Wiranto hold up posters during a campaign rally Thursday in East Jakarta. Residents called on Kalla to resolve the city’s chronic flood and education problems. 
- AGO asks Immigration Office to revoke Djoko’s passport Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:22 PM
- Court allows media outlets to run election stories during cooling-off period Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:19 PM
- Police chief calls for an end to tapping controversy Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:16 PM
- SBY’s aide launches book praising the President Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:13 PM
- Citizens have an equal right to lead the country: Kalla Fri, 07/03/2009 - 9:29 PM
- Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:52 PM
- House goes into recess with massive workload to finish Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:30 PM
- Jakarta to host regional PPP meeting Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:24 PM
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Prabowo says no to imported milk
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 8:41 AM
For the second time, vice presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto signed a political contract Thursday promising that he would stop importing milk, which has affected local producers.
- Candidates told to stop politicizing religions Fri, 07/03/2009 - 8:53 AM
- Environmental issues not ‘sexy’ enough for presidential campaigns: Greenpeace Fri, 07/03/2009 - 8:50 AM
- Online special feature: Interactive coverage of the third presidential debate Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:52 PM
- Experts question candidates’ economic platforms for Aceh Thu, 07/02/2009 - 8:18 AM
- NGO blasts candidates for `politicizing' religion Wed, 07/01/2009 - 12:17 PM
People
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Aming takes a break from entertainment world
JAKARTA: Working in the entertainment business can indeed be so stressful that one needs to take a...
Travel
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Discounts abound as tourism to Thailand drops
Facing its worst crisis in years, Thailand's tourism industry is going to great lengths to drum up...
Sci-Tech
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Is Twitter the news outlet for the 21st century?
Twitter's constantly updating record has in some instances threatened media coverage of breaking...
National
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RI to launch Visit Lombok-Sumbawa 2012
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 9:05 AM
West Nusa Tenggara’s Lombok and Sumbawa islands — renowned in particular for their marine tourism — look set to attract more visitors in the coming years, as they gear up for the Visit...
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Up in smoke
Thick haze covers the Giam Siak Kecil forests in Riau province on Wednesday. Land clearing using slash-and-burn techniques is still widespread in areas earmarked as buffer zones to the forest, which...
Opinion
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Editorial: Burqa ban unfounded
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 9:50 AM
The financial crisis in wealthy countries has not only caused right-wing and center- right parties in Europe to retreat from advocating market radicalism, but has also returned faith to the...
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Issues of the day: `Shoeshine boys face more jail time' -- June 20, p. 20
"Dear Bapak Bambang, I do not like it here, I would rather be at home, pak, I want to go to school again, pak; I miss my parents, I promise I will not do what I did again, pak ..." The...
Business
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Retail sales may grow below 10%, lowest since 2003
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 3:05 PM
The retail sector is doing better than most, but weakened purchasing power could dampen demand, so 2009 full-year growth in sales could fall below 10 percent, despite double-digit growth since...
| IDX Rate (07/03/2009) - Closing | |
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| Index | 2,065.75 |
| Previous | 2,059.88 |
| Volume | - |
| Value | - |
| IDR Conversion (07/03/2009) | |
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| US$1 | 10,306 |
| GB£1 | 16,878 |
| EUR1 | 14,415 |
| A$1 | 8,206 |
| S$1 | 7,104 |
| JP¥100 | 10,742 |
Jakarta
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Parking fees in Jakarta the second-lowest worldwide
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 3:24 PM
The latest annual survey on parking fees in central business districts worldwide has revealed that Jakarta is the second-cheapest city to park a car.
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Let there be light
Two children try to switch on light bulbs during the Bobo Fair at the Jakarta Convention Center on Wednesday. The fair, organized by best-selling children weekly magazine, Bobo, is a school holiday...
Life
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Batik in technicolor
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 3:24 PM
A number of batik designs have been patented and are well-known, such as Balinese motifs like the traditional patra and kamasan. But batikmaker Wong Bali refuses to let the trend restrain her.
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Making crafts from whatever comes to hand
Banana leaves tend not to be associated with aesthetic pleasure or top dollar. But in the right hands, the humble banana leaf gets a new lease of life - as a decoration on ornamental pots.
Popular News
Photo Gallery
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The mud: Volcano tourism
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Cycling needs to become more popular in Jakarta
Some 3,500 bikers get ready to participate in a cycling event for Environment Day in the Bung Karno Stadium parking lot on Sunday, June 7
What's On
- Jakarta Book Fair
06/27/2009 06/27/2009 Istora Senayan indoor stadium - Fine art: Kompas short story illustrations
06/30/2009 06/30/2009 Bentara Budaya Jakarta - “At Home” by Pranoto and Kerry Pendergrast
07/05/2009 07/05/2009 Pranoto’s Art Gallery, Jalan Raya, Ubud, BALI
- Salihara Festival 2009
07/08/2009 07/08/2009 Salihara, Jl. Salihara no. 16, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta
- Basoeki Abdullah: Facts & Fiction
06/27/2009 06/27/2009 Galeri Nasional Jakarta - Kompas short story illustrations
06/30/2009 06/30/2009 Bentara Budaya Jakarta - Salihara Festival 2009
07/08/2009 07/08/2009 Salihara, Jl. Salihara no. 16, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta
Corporate News
- Bridgestone Tire Safety Campaign
Mr. Agus Sarsisto, Mr. Shigeru Niho (President Director), Mr. Shinya Hisada (Marketing Director), Mr. John M. Arsyad
Hold a place in the Tire Safety Campaign, Rest Area 57 KM ...
Diplomatic News
Say cheese!
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer (center) poses with the present and former presidents of the the Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) (from left to right) Ambassador Sabam ...
VIP singers
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer (left, standing) and his wife Elaine Farmer welcome their guests with a song during a dinner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ...
Resource & Directory
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