Indonesian News from Kompas.com
- Penyitaan Mobil Luthfi Hasan Jadi Soal Ujian SMK di Bogor June 19, 2013Dalam ujian Bahasa Indonesia tingkat XI SMK di Kabupaten Bogor, terdapat contoh kalimat tentang penyitaan mobil Luthfi Hasan Ishaaq. […]
- Darin Mumtazah Tak Akan Dihadirkan di Persidangan Luthfi Hasan June 19, 2013KPK tidak akan menghadirkan Darin Mumtazah, istri muda mantan Presiden PKS Luthfi Hasan Ishaaq, di persidangan. […]
- Sepuluh Tahun, Dua Perubahan June 19, 2013Presiden Abdurrahman Wahid melakukan 10 perubahan dalam 2 tahun menjabat. Sebaliknya, hampir 10 tahun memimpin, SBY baru gulirkan 2 perubahan. […]
- Jelang Sidang Perdana, Luthfi Sakit Wasir Stadium 3 June 19, 2013Menjelang sidang perdana, kuasa hukum Luthfi Hasan Ishaaq menyebut kliennya terkena wasir stadium tiga dan harus menjalani pemeriksaan kesehatan. […]
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Peach colored soft coral in Komodo National Park. Photograph by Nick Hobgood (10/2006)
Komodo Dragon at Disney's Animal Kingdom by Raul654 (01/2006).
National Monument in the capital city of Jakarta
Batik Design from Cirebon, Java
Academia
Development Data
Here is a starter list for development data on Indonesia. Additional suggestions are very much welcomed. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK: http://developmentasia.org UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – INDONESIA: [Read More]
Travel & Living Abroad
Social Life in Jakarta & Beyond
What is there to do in Jakarta and elsewhere? Where can I go to be entertained, get fit, or make new friends? Read the following tips for answers to these questions, and please feel free to make corrections or add suggestions in the [Read More]
Film Lovers
For the film lovers out there, here are some resources to get you started for all things related to Indonesia and film. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Background for cinema in Indonesia: [Read More]
Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia
Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia. In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples. The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same [Read More]
Indonesian Current Events from Yahoo! News
- Singapore Voices Concern to Indonesia Over Worst Smog Since 1997 June 19, 2013Singapore expressed “concerns” to Indonesia after forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra enshrouded parts of Malaysia and the city-state, causing its worst smog in 16 years. […]
- Indonesia Fund Sees Opportunity in Stock Slump: Southeast Asia June 18, 2013PT Jamsostek, Indonesia’s biggest pension fund, said the nation’s benchmark stock index will extend losses, giving the manager an opportunity to boost equity holdings amid optimism about the country’s economic growth. […]
- Indonesia Warns OIC Member States of New Threats to Health June 18, 2013Bandung, Indonesia, June 18, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - The Indonesian government has warned Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states of new and emerging health related threats. The warning ... […]
- Indonesia fuel prices up by 44% June 18, 2013After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel fuel. […]
Language
Bahasa Indonesia – The National Language of Indonesia
Here are resources related to the history and contemporary uses of Bahasa Indonesia. If you have additional recommendations or corrections, please let us know in the comments section below. Thank you / terima kasih! Links from around the Web [Read More]
YouTube Highlights from Indonesia
On the importance of shoes
Here are some quick background notes for this YouTube highlight: Title – “A Unique Approach to Rehab in Indonesia: Junkie Shoes” Location – Bogor, Indonesia YouTube Description - Published on Dec 7, 2012 “We traveled to [Read More]
Indonesian Idol
Indonesian Idol is a televised singing competition. It is part of the Idol franchise started by Simon Fuller in the United Kingdom. Since its beginning in 2004, Indonesian Idol has been one of the most popular programs in the country. Indonesian [Read More]
Pencak Silat
Pencak silat is a form of martial arts from/in Indonesia. More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencak_Silat . The following video from YouTube was uploaded in 2007 and shows the Indonesian national pencak silat demoteam at [Read More]
Articles on Indonesia from The New York Times
- Touting Islam to Draw Votes in Indonesia June 18, 2013The mountain town of Bogor is on the front line of a national debate about religious freedom, amid an increase in discrimination and violent attacks against minority Christians and Islamic sects. […]
- Crowds Protest as Indonesian Lawmakers Raise Fuel Prices June 18, 2013The government has said reducing spending on gasoline subsidies could help close a budget gap, but opponents say it will cause painful inflation. […]
- Pictures of the Day — Turkey and Elsewhere June 13, 2013Photos from Turkey, Indonesia, Argentina and Nepal. […]
- Becoming 'Asia Literate': Learn Chinese, but Don't Stop There June 11, 2013As initiatives are under way around the world for non-Chinese to learn the language, some say there’s more to Asia than China; and more to becoming “China Literate” than learning the language. […]
- Indonesia Asks Saudis to Extend Deadline for Undocumented Workers June 11, 2013The request followed unrest at Indonesia’s consulate in Jeddah, where thousands of workers waited in the sun to get new papers and a woman died of suspected heat exhaustion. […]
