KPK questions three former house members

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators were on Tuesday scheduled to question three former members of parliament for allegedly having received bribes.


President witnesses Indonesian School of Journalism MoU signing

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono here Tuesday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the opening of an Indonesian School of Journalism.


Palestine planning to send more students to UGM

Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Fariz N Mehdawi said his government was planning to send more students to Gadjah Mada University (UGM) here.


Economic & Business

Creative industries contribute 7.5 pct to export earnings

Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the contribution of creative industries to Indonesia`s non-oil/non- gas exports ...+ Index

Sports

Jamaican Brown Reaches First Tour Quarter-final

Jamaican Dustin Brown advanced to his first ATP quarter-final with a 6-4 6-4 win over France`s Laurent Recouderc ...+ Index

Entertainment

"Avatar" dethroned at box office by "Dear John" -

The new romantic drama "Dear John" unexpectedly ended the seven-week reign of "Avatar" at the weekend box office ...+ Index

Science & Tech

Two Japanese researchers on comparative study in Sukabumi

Two researchers from different institutions in Japan are conducting a comparative study to the "Mekar Tani" farmers ...+ Index

News Feature

By Fardah

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools
It is surely a great relief for parents when they read news on steps being taken by the Drug and Food Supervision Agency (BPOM) to stop the sale of snacks containing hazardous chemical substances at or near schools.

Sports

Chris John to leave for Australia Saturday

WBA featherweight world champion Chris John is Saturday (Jan 30) leaving for Australia for preparations in facing an American contender in a title fight in Bali early April 2010.

Federer survives scare against Plucky Andreev

Roger Federer survived a scare against big-serving Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, coming back from a set down to beat the Russian 4-6, 6-2, 7-6, 6-0.