Indonesian News from Kompas.com
- Islam di Indonesia Jadi Harapan Dunia February 22, 2012Delegasi pemuka lintas agama dari AS berharap Islam di Indonesia bisa menjadi contoh dan aktif menyelesaikan konflik yang mengatasnamakan agama. […]
- DPR Belum Putuskan Pembelian Leopard February 22, 2012Komisi I DPRhingga kini belum bisa mengambil keputusan menolak atau menyetujui rencana pembelian tank Leopard dari Belanda. […]
- Aktualisasikan Keteladanan Nabi dalam Kehidupan Berbangsa February 22, 2012Nabi Muhammad SAW telah memberikan teladan, dengan mengeluarkan masyarakat dari zaman jahiliyah kemunduran menuju zaman pencerahan. […]
- Partai Harus Bekerja Nyata untuk Rakyat February 22, 2012Partai politik harus mengubah paradigma, dari sekadar membangun citra menjadi lebih beorientasi kerja nyata untuk masyarakat. […]
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Peach colored soft coral in Komodo National Park. Photograph by Nick Hobgood (10/10/06)
Batik Design from Cirebon, Java
National Monument in the capital city of Jakarta
Academia
Scholars & Associations
Do you need to get in touch with like-minded folks? Maybe you want to build a professional network? Perhaps you are interested in adding to your existing network? I hope the following list of resources will [Read More]
Travel & Living Abroad
Maps Galore!
Here is a starter list of websites that have Indonesian maps. If you have an additional suggestion, please leave a comment in the text box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Dr. Robert Cribb’s Digital Atlas of Indonesian [Read More]
Study Abroad Websites
Here are some website links to get you started on your search for study abroad programs. Additional suggestions are most welcome in the comments box below: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools: http://www.earcos.org [Read More]
Indonesian Holidays
Click on this link for background information about ketupat: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketupat HERE IS SOME INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS HOLIDAYS IN INDONESIA TO ASSIST YOU WITH CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES, TRAVEL PLANNING, WORK [Read More]
Indonesian Current Events from Yahoo! News
- Indonesia Looks Promising February 22, 2012Indonesia Looks Promising […]
- Indonesia forces open fire after second Bali jail riot February 22, 2012DENPASAR, Indonesia, Feb 23, 2012 (AFP) - - Inmates at an Indonesian prison on Bali island, which holds 12 Australian drug mules and other offenders, took over the jail again after a second night of riots Wednesday, an AFP reporter said. […]
- Indonesia: policía irrumpe en cárcel tras motín February 22, 2012Las fuerzas de seguridad irrumpieron el miércoles en una prisión en la isla turística de Bali, en Indonesia, después de que los presos tomaran temporalmente el control de la instalación, donde ocasionaron incendios y lanzaron piedras a los guardias. Al menos tres reos resultaron hes ridos. […]
- Two wounded as riot, fire hits jail on Indonesia's Bali February 22, 2012DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian police stormed a prison on the resort island of Bali on Wednesday to regain control after inmates burned offices and seized weapons in a riot during which two prisoners were shot and wounded, officials said. Indonesian police said none of about 60 foreign prisoners at Kerobokan jail were among the casualties. The pr […]
- Indonesia To Renegotiate Royalty Fees Paid By Mining Companies February 22, 2012JAKARTA, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia wants to renegotiate royalty fees paid to the government by mining companies, which it believes are too low. […]
Language
Indonesian Slang
Indonesian slang is also known as “bahasa gaul” or “bahasa prokem.” Here is a preliminary list of resources related to the topic of Indonesian slang. Suggestions for additional sources are welcome in the comments box: [Read More]
YouTube Highlights from Indonesia
PULAU – Indo Surf Film
If you love the ocean and especially surfing, check out this YouTube video highlight: PULAU – Indo Surf Film A short surf movie filmed in Indonesia (North Sumatra – Bali) during 2011 season by Ricardo Borghi & Joyce Grisotto. [Read More]
Journey through Indonesia
“M” is for “montage.” Online via YouTube, you can find a nice montage of travel photography and videos titled “Journey through Indonesia”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MX1y0tgJFM (Clicking on the link above [Read More]
Backpack(er) Travel Photography
Here’s a great video from YouTube highlighting travel photography from Yogyakarta and Surakarta. There’s a nice mix of scenes of everyday life, animals, and some popular tourist destinations. Backpack Travel Photography Indonesia [Read More]
Articles on Indonesia from The New York Times
- Indonesia Court Accuses Militant in Bali Blasts February 14, 2012An Indonesian court on Monday indicted Umar Patek on charges including premeditated murder for his alleged role in the 2002 terrorist bombings on the resort island of Bali. […]
- Indonesia Confronts Drug Use Among Pilots February 10, 2012The recent arrest of a pilot for Lion Air on suspicion of possessing crystal methamphetamine raised fresh concerns about the airline industry's safety and security standards. […]
- Veil of Silence Lifted in Indonesia January 19, 2012The anti-Communist purges of 1965-66, which killed at least 500,000 but had been little discussed, have been the focus of recent academic seminars, personal memoirs and other forums. […]
- Indonesia Activists Call for Boy’s Release in Petty-Theft Case January 5, 2012Worn-out sandals piled up around Indonesia on Wednesday as part of a protest campaign against the trial of a 15-year-old boy a police officer has taken to court, accusing him of stealing his footwear. […]
- As Indonesia Prospers, Discontent Sets In Among Workers December 27, 2011Indonesia’s economy grew this year by about 6 percent and more than half of the country’s inhabitants are middle class. But few of them earn a living wage. […]
