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  • Jakarta to implement odd-even traffic restrictions starting June

    Tue, February 26 2013 23:01

    The Jakarta Administration has decided to implement the odd-even license plate system to reduce traffic congestion the capital city as of June 2013..

  • RI to maintain CPO export taxes

    Mon, February 25 2013 23:46

    The Indonesian government will consistently implement its progressive crude palm oil (CPO) export taxes in an effort to boost the development of CPO downstream industry at home..

  • Workers to have hospital as "gift" on independence day

    Mon, February 25 2013 23:42

    When the Indonesian people will celebrate the country`s Independence Day on August 17 this year, blue-collar workers are expected to receive "a special gift" by having their own hospital..

  • Kolintang needs UNESCO recognition

    Mon, February 25 2013 16:13

    The traditional kolintang musical instrument from Minahasa district in North Sulawesi province needs to receive official recognition from UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage like angklung from West Java..

  • Indonesian Government Condemns, Takes Firm Stand Against Papua Shootings

    Sat, February 23 2013 12:45

    Twelve people consisting of eight Indonesian military officers and four civilians were killed in one day when armed separatists ambushed two different locations in Papua Province, on Thursday (February 21, 2013)..

  • Natural Disasters in Indonesia Not Over Yet

    Thu, February 21 2013 09:23

    Over the last few months, various regions in Indonesia have been hit by natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and strong wind, causing huge material losses and claiming tens of lives..

  • Indonesia still unable to eradicate leprosy

    Thu, February 14 2013 16:08

    Although Indonesia has managed to reach leprosy elimination stage, the country has not been able to completely eradicate the disease..

  • Orangutans living outside natural habitat need attention

    Sat, February 9 2013 17:16

    Orangutans are usually cute, adorable and smart that some people want to keep them as pets. Besides, orangutans and other big apes are always the center of attractions at zoos in many countries..

  • Tthree factors blamed for growth failure

    Fri, February 8 2013 13:41

    The government has set an economic growth target for 2012 at a range of between 6.3 percent and 6.5 percent but in reality it is only able to reach 6.23 percent..

  • Indonesia sees urgency to sign Nagoya Protocol

    Fri, February 8 2013 13:37

    As a mega biodiversity nation, Indonesia sees the urgency to sign the Nagoya Protocol protect its rich genetic resources, particularly from thefts and piracy..

Another body found in Freeport`s collapsed facility

Another body found in Freeport`s collapsed facilityAnother body was found here on Sunday at PT Freeport Indonesia`s underground training facility that collapsed last May ...

China steps up H7N9 flu monitoring

China steps up H7N9 flu monitoringChina`s local health organs have been instructed to step up flu monitoring as part of the country`s efforts to fight ...

Govt to continue increasing quality, production of local fruits

Govt to continue increasing quality, production of local fruitsAgriculture minister Suswono said the government would continue increasing the quality and production of local fruits ...

Indonesia overall champion of Open Belgian Pencak Silat

Indonesia overall champion of Open Belgian Pencak SilatThe Indonesian team became the overall champion in the 18th Open Belgian Pencak Silat Championship May 4-5 in Scholen ...

New "Star Wars Episode VII" to be filmed in England

New Filming of the new "Star Wars" movie will take place in England, returning the franchise to its British roots, ...