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Govt seeks economic equilibrium
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04 AM
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The U.S.-triggered global credit crisis will not bring Indonesia to a financial crisis similar to that of the late 1990s, although the government will remain on high alert, President Susilo...Many civil servants still on leave as public services resume
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:01 AM
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Public services should have resumed on Monday after the week-long Idul Fitri holidays, but many civil servants, as in previous years, opted to extend their leave.Golkar candidate wins Riau gov race
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:58 AM
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The Riau General Elections Commission (KPUD) on Monday declared Rusli Zainal, nominated by the Golkar Party, as the winner of the province's gubernatorial election.
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No turtles, chicks or exotic pets for youngsters
Mon, 10/06/2008 - 12:03 PM
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Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets - or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter - because of risks for disease.
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THAI CONFLICT
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:59 AM
Anti-government protesters duck in tear gas smoke in front of parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday.
Latest News
- BI raises rate to 9.50% on inflation concerns Tue, 10/07/2008 - 12:38 PM
- Asian markets show signs of life after global rout Tue, 10/07/2008 - 12:37 PM
- Sofyan Djalil appointed interim finance minister Tue, 10/07/2008 - 11:37 AM
- McCain link to private group in Iran-Contra case Tue, 10/07/2008 - 11:36 AM
- RI-Malaysia group to meet in Kuala Lumpur Tue, 10/07/2008 - 11:00 AM
- Tear gas fired at Thai protesters, injuring 65 Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:30 AM
- Japanese shares fall in early trading Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:03 AM
- SBY to hand decree on term extension to Yogya governor Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:19 AM
- Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off Tue, 10/07/2008 - 2:15 AM
- Europe governments strive to avoid bank meltdown Mon, 10/06/2008 - 10:57 PM
- Russian stocks plunge by nearly 20 percent Mon, 10/06/2008 - 10:53 PM
- 20 Chamber of commerce proposals to avoid crisis Mon, 10/06/2008 - 10:02 PM
People
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Rano celebrates Idul Fitri differently
Actor-turned-politician Rano Karno said he did not have as much time to celebrate Idul Fitri as he...
Travel
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Disputed tours coming to island where JFK Jr. wed
John Fry mashes the brakes and curses under his breath as a pack of wild hogs scurries across the...
Sci-Tech
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Meet LELA, the network setup maid
A computer network in the home? Why not? In fact, for many it has become a necessity.
National
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Bagir's time is up, and then some: Lawmakers
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:00 AM
The House of Representatives voted not to pass a controversial bill stipulating an extended mandatory retirement age for the chief justice of the Supreme Court, meaning incumbent Bagir Manan, who...
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MUST HAVES
Souvenirs are displayed on the side of a road in Yogyakarta on Sunday.
- 'Negligent' diving instructor likely suspect in Taiwanese tourist's death Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:03 AM
- Museum launched to nurture patriotism Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:03 AM
- Various events keep tourist numbers high Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:03 AM
- Stop moaning and start helping, students told Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:59 AM
- Greenpeace blasts deforestation Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:55 AM
Opinion
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Editorial: Prepared for the impact
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04 AM
The U.S. House of Representatives' approval of the US$700 billion in bailout funds for distressed financial institutions will ease things a little bit and prevent the panic in the financial market...
- The unseen threats from mining Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:59 AM
- Editorial: Renewing commitment Mon, 10/06/2008 - 10:00 AM
- The politics of deforestation Mon, 10/06/2008 - 9:56 AM
- Build character on value-based rules and modeled by caregivers Sat, 10/04/2008 - 8:26 AM
- Editorial: To Jakarta shall I return Sat, 10/04/2008 - 8:18 AM
Business
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Ramadan propels September inflation
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04 AM
Inflation in September reached higher-than-forecast 0.97 percent, with consumer prices pushed up by high demand during the fasting month and ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, the Central Statistics...
| IDX Rate (10/06/2008) - Closing | |
|---|---|
| Index | 1,648.74 |
| Previous | 1,832.50 |
| Volume | 4.6 billion |
| Value | 4.6 trillion rupiah |
| IDR Conversion (10/07/2008) | |
|---|---|
| US$1 | 9,657 |
| GB£1 | 16,834 |
| EUR1 | 13,038 |
| A$1 | 6,949 |
| S$1 | 6,586 |
| JP¥100 | 9,474 |
- Pertamina LPG conversion program goes too slowly Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:01 AM
- Oil falls below US$90 as financial turmoil spreads Mon, 10/06/2008 - 3:48 PM
- Property giant Agung Podomoro plans massive investment next year Mon, 10/06/2008 - 9:56 AM
- ADB to channel $50m for RI infrastructure Sat, 10/04/2008 - 11:34 AM
- Containers piling up at Jakarta port Fri, 10/03/2008 - 11:33 AM
Jakarta
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Turtle rock landmark a natural, unprotected object: Expert
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04 AM
A turtle-shaped rock, which was removed from the Haur Bentes forest preserve in West Java two weeks ago, is just a natural stone and not any kind of historical artifact, an expert says.
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JAZZY TREAT
Accompanied by drummer Emmanuel Karriem Riggins and bassist Robert Leslie Hurst III, jazz siren Diana Krall belts out a song during her Jakarta concert at the Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place on Sunday.
- One man's retreat to a natural lifestyle Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:58 AM
- 3 deadly accidents mar Bogor holiday weekend Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:58 AM
- Fire under toll road rages in slum area Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:55 AM
- Monthly inflation jumps to 1.02 % Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:55 AM
- Servant too polite for his own good Mon, 10/06/2008 - 9:53 AM
Life
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Decorative plants work to absorb air pollution
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:05 AM
Decorative plants can be grown almost anywhere and when placed around the yard, can make the home environment more pleasant.
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Women's group mixes leisure with quality art
The image of women's activities as mere accessory to men's - as left by the new order rule, might have not entirely fade away but some women grouped in the Mitra Seni Indonesia foundation try to...
- Gugun survives brain surgery Tue, 10/07/2008 - 9:57 AM
- Metro Mad: Holiday Cheer Sun, 10/05/2008 - 10:41 AM
- Style Bites: Fashionistas -- move over for the truly creative designers Sun, 10/05/2008 - 10:41 AM
- Short story: Lebaran Story Sun, 10/05/2008 - 10:41 AM
- Masayu wants a lot of children Fri, 10/03/2008 - 11:33 AM
Popular News
Photo Gallery
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Exploring the beauty of Tulamben
A school of Trevally swims past the U.S. Liberty shipwreck -
Homeward bound
Ferry passengers look out the window of their ship docked at Merak port in Banten. (JP/J. Adiguna)
What's On
- Painting Self
09/29/2008 - 10/10/2008, Philo Art Space Jl Kemang Timur 90 C, South Jakarta (Phone. 7198448) - The 6th INDOCRAFT 2008
10/15/2008 - 10/19/2008, Jakarta Convention Centre - Shipping & Marine Expo 2008
10/16/2008 - 10/18/2008, Jakarta Convention Centre
Resource & Directory
Your Voice
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Question:
In the absence of their helpers, many are now busy cleaning, cooking and carrying out domestic jobs. How important to you are your domestic staff?
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they are very important for me and family, they're just as our family member. Their presence in our life is to complete the domestic jobs that is way...
wardiana, yogyakarta, Indonesia
