Much has recently been written about the US$4 billion pledged to
Indonesia by Norway, in return for no further deforestation. A deal
sealed by Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono:
One should look at the bright side of the traffic chaos in Jakarta and
the rest of Indonesia, namely that it makes invasion by a foreign army
impossible. Invading tanks and…
June 9, Online: Vice President Boediono has expressed his concern about
the widespread circulation of porn videos, particularly those featuring
high-profile celebrities.
Your comments the World Cup soccer competition in South Africa, the development of soccer in Indonesia, and the obligation for those who publicly screen the event to pay a fee.
June 2, online: President Susilo Bambang Yudho-yono said 10 Indonesian
volunteers had been released from Israeli detention Wednesday following
the Israeli raid on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
The problem of exploitation is found in all societies, in its different
forms and styles. The Island of the Gods unfortunately is not immune
from this scourge which is continuously…
I have just read Reuters’ report on the autopsy result of the people who
were killed by Israeli soldiers on the Mavi Marmara. The report states
that some of the…
Let us all reminisce on the glorious days of primary school where things
in school textbooks were taught and applied: “Cross the streets using
zebra crossing or at an appropriately…
I was pleased to read, in your June 24, 2010 article, “RI may join
transparency scheme in oil, mining sector,” some very impressive
statements by the director general for oil…
