ANTARA News - Feature

Opposition to Lady Gaga expands to other cities

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:54:44 +0700

A number of members of different organizations in several cities in Indonesia, including Pamekasan, Solo, Bandung and Riau, are protesting the planned June 3 Jakarta concert by US pop singer Lady Gaga. Opposition to the concert began in Jakarta by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI). The ...

Gazing future of Indonesia-Timor Leste relations

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:36:59 +0700

Indonesia and its neighbour Timor Leste have a distinctive relationship in the realms of politics, history, culture, economy and trade.

Bali tourism not fully benefiting locals

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:51:06 +0700

Tourism development in Bali, Indonesia`s primary tourism province which contributes some 30 percent to the country`s tourism revenues, has not yet fully benefited its local residents.

E-ID project seems to be running smoothly

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:32:05 +0700

In the beginning, the implementation of the electronic identity (e-ID) cards, locally known as e-KTP, got delayed due to the late arrival of data recording equipment reportedly imported from the United States.

Yudhoyono`s visit boosts closer ties with Timor Leste

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:35:57 +0700

Ten years after East Timorese people had decided to separate from Indonesia, the bilateral relations between Indonesia and the half-island nation called Timor Leste have become very close and sound.

Operations for evacuation of Sukhoi victims formally closed

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:19:19 +0700

Indonesia`s religious harmony reflected in WPA-2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:40:10 +0700

Religious harmony and tolerance could be truly experienced at the World Prayer Assembly (WPA-2012) in Jakarta.

Industries complain of gas supply, planned price increase

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:35:09 +0700

Industries have so far complained of a gas supply shortage at their factories, and now they are complaining about the government`s plan to increase the price of gas, which will increase their operating costs.

Lady Gaga concert in Indonesia remains uncertain

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:53:07 +0700

U.S. pop singer Lady Gaga`s plans to hold a concert in Jakarta on June 3, 2012 remain uncertain, as the police have yet to issue a recommendation.

New regulation expected to pave way for infrastructure development

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:17 +0700

Problems in acquiring land for infrastructure projects have so far been regarded as the main stumbling block that has delayed the development of a number of toll roads, bridges, and railroads in Indonesia.

Assistance for families of Sukhoi crash victims

Sun, 13 May 2012 01:50:42 +0700

The government`s promise to consider providing financial assistance to families of the victims of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane crash in Bogor on Wednesday is expected to be able to reduce the anguish of the families.

"Joyful" demonstration flight turns into tragic air crash

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:27:58 +0700

Many were enthusiastic about joining the demonstration flight of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 which took off from Halim Perdanakusuma air force base, East Jakarta, on Wednesday (May 9). For a Trans TV journalist, it was reportedly her first experience in an airplane.

Sunda Strait Bridge Project To Boost Economic Growth

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:59:31 +0700

Indonesia is likely to start construction on its most ambitious project - the 31-km-long Sunda Strait Bridge that will connect the islands of Java and Sumatra, in 2014. The bridge will significantly cut travel time between the islands, which currently takes several hours by ferry. Some 20 ...

Govt starts realising promises to workers

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:11:03 +0700

On the eve of May 1, when workers all over the world, including in Indonesia, celebrated May Day or International Labour Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced "special gifts" for Indonesian workers.

RI`s biggest port to be built in N. Jakarta

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:31:43 +0700

The government is planning to build the country`s biggest harbour in an effort to expand and increase the capacity of the current Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta from 5 million to 18 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of containers.

Obituary - Indonesians mourn demise of minister Endang

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:20:25 +0700

In October 2010, many Indonesians were shocked to learn that Health Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih was suffering from lung cancer, and now they are mourning the death of the hard-working minister.

Slain migrant workers not forgotten on May Day

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:08:08 +0700

The three Indonesian migrant workers who died after being shot in their heads and chests by five Malaysian policemen in March 2012 were remembered by workers observing May Day on May 1.

VP`s remarks on mosque loudspeakers draw criticism

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:04 +0700

Many have expressed objections to Vice President Boediono`s call for regulation of the use of loudspeakers at mosques during azan.

Govt hopes for peaceful labour rallies

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:57:38 +0700

The government hopes that the rallies which are to be held by about 170,000 workers throughout the country to observe International May Day on Tuesday will be conducted in a peace and orderly manner without any lawless or anarchic acts.

RI govt to go ahead with limiting subsidized fuel consumption

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:17:00 +0700

Following criticism from some sections of the media for appearing "indecisive," the government finally confirmed that it will go ahead with its plan to limit the consumption of subsidized gasoline.