The Jakarta Post

Foul play

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:27:08 +0700

Police bust illegal LPG refueling station in S. Jakarta

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:06:54 +0700

The Jakarta Police announced Monday they have arrested one suspect for allegedly ran an illegal Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) refueling station in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta.

Novel of Barack Obama's childhood launched

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:28:56 +0700

Indonesian novelist and painter Damien Dematra Monday launched a novel entitled Obama Anak Menteng, or The Menteng's Kid Obama, which tells about President US Barack Obama's childhood in the countr

Traffic worsens as chicken vendors stage protest

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:02:52 +0700

Around 1,500 people from various chicken slaughter houses in Jakarta staged a protest in front of the city council in Central Jakarta on Monday morning, causing a severe congestion from Jl.

Worth a sandal?

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:49:03 +0700

Swallow factory lacks fire safety standard: agency

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:18:27 +0700

The city firefighter agency said that the lack of fire safety standard ensured the fire at Swallow sandal factory in West Jakarta became a fatal incident.

Police investigate cyber-based prostitution

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:28 +0700

JAKARTA: The Special Crimes division at the city police will continue investigating perpetrators who used social networking sites and websites to offer prostitutes.

Senen traders get 2 options for temporary shelter

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:14 +0700

JAKARTA: A team formed by officials of the city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya and kiosk owners recommended two locations for sellers whose kiosks were razed by fire last week.

Bekasi want local firm to manage natural gas

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:03 +0700

BEKASI: The Bekasi administration is requesting that state-owned PT Pertamina allow regency-owned PT Bina Bangun Wibawa Mukti to manage most of the natural gas found in 11 districts in Bekasi regen

Religious establishments serve all mankind

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:40:48 +0700

Religious organizations today have become more creative in performing their social role to spread the essence of religions’ universal teaching — love and compassion to all mankind.