ANTARA News - National

Govt plans to revise law on mass organizations

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:42:43 +0700

The government planned to revise Law No 8 of 1985 on mass organizations (Ormas) to make them in line with the latest developments following the reform era.

President denies relative benefited from Bank Century bailout

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:41:03 +0700

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denied rumors that some of the funds to bail out Bank Century had gone to a member of his family and expressed his commitment to laws to settle any cases linked to the bank.

Urine test on pilot behind closed doors

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:49:57 +0700

The urine test of the pilots of several airline companies at the Ngurah Rai international airport in Bali is conducted behind closed doors.

TNI soldiers build road in Congo

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:38:24 +0700

The Indonesian Military (TNI)`s Garuda Contingent XX-I/Monusco is building a 37-km road in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Police investigating mass action against FPI at Cilik Riwut airport

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:29:24 +0700

National Police Chief Timur Pradopo said his office was investigating the actions of a group of Palangka Raya residents over the weekend against an FPI (Islam Defenders` Front) delegation at Cilik Riwut airport. Timur made the statement here Monday after several FPI representatives had ...

Pekanbaru officially bans Valentine`s Day celebrations

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:20:24 +0700

Pekanbaru city`s administration has officially banned the celebration of Valentine`s Day among school students through a circular issued by the local education office.

149 illegal immigrants detained in Bogor

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:23:24 +0700

The Immigration authority of Bogor district, West Java province, has detained a total of 149 illegal immigrants in a raid at the provincial Puncak tourist resort, an immigration official said.

Measles-related mortality rate drops 90 percent

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:01:06 +0700

The measles-related mortality rate in Indonesia has dropped by about 90 percent, a study by an international team of representatives from various countries has revealed.

Democrat Party still on top

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:50:19 +0700

A survey conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) shows that despite a 8.25 percent decline in its popularity rating, the ruling Democrat Party (PD) still tops the other parties in terms of people`s approval. "Unlike the various surveys that have been ...

Archaeologists find cutting tools in Kudus

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:47:07 +0700

A team of archaeologists from Yogyakarta Archaeology Center found three cutting tools in excavations near the Terban village hall in Jekulo sub district, Kudus district, Central Java province, a local official said here Monday.

Embassies urged to monitor citizens in Europe

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:36:28 +0700

The House of Representatives` (DPR) Commission I has called on Indonesian embassies in Europe to monitor citizens due to extreme weather conditions in the region.

Legislator calls for evacuation of RI`s nationals in Syria

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:16:28 +0700

Indonesia has been urged to evacuate immediately around 12,500 nationals from Syria following the escalation in violence in the Middle Eastern country.

Nazaruddin named suspect in money laundering case

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:13:00 +0700

A former Democrat Party`s treasurer has been named suspect in a money laundering case involving the purchase of shares worth Rp300.8 billion in national-flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia.

Flood submerges over 1,000 houses in Tangerang

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:39:51 +0700

A flood triggered by the overflowing of the Cirarap and Sabi Rivers, tributaries of the Cisadane River, has submerged 1,055 houses in Periuk sub district, Tangerang City, Banten Province.

Moslem students urged not to celebrate Valentine Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:01:40 +0700

Moslem students in the provincial capital of Aceh have been urged to shun Valentine`s Day celebrations on February 14.

House Commission I supports March to Jerusalem

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:57:49 +0700

The House of Representatives` Commission I (foreign affairs) supports the Global March to Jerussalem (GMJ) campaign to be launched by a number of humanitarian organizations next March 30, the commission`s chairman, Mahfudz Siddiq said.

Public confidence in RI political parties drops

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:13:42 +0700

Public support for political parties has dropped due to poor performance of the government, which they consider stagnant, according to a survey by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

RI, NZ to step up educational cooperation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:03:51 +0700

Indonesia and New Zealand have agreed to step up education co-operation, the Indonesian Embassy said in Wellington on Monday.

Two independent candidate pairs meet minimum Jakarta Gubernatorial Election requirement

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:17 +0700

Two independent pairs of Jakarta gubernatorial and vice-gubernatorial candidates have met the minimum popular support requirement stipulated by the law, the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election Commission said on Monday.

RI govt prioritizes underdeveloped areas in implementing family planning program

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:54:31 +0700

The National Demography and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) will prioritize implementation of a family planning program in underdeveloped areas in 2012, an official has said.