HEADLINES

March 6, 2009

Buddhist Protesters ‘Seal’ Buddha Bar in Jakarta

JAKARTA ~ Indonesian Buddhists symbolically “sealed” the upmarket Buddha Bar in Jakarta on Thursday, urging authorities to immediately close the – Read More...
March 6, 2009

Police Destroy 2.3 Tons of Arak

GIANYAR ~ Gianyar Police invited students to witness the destruction of 2.3 tons of illegal rice alcohol (arak) seized over – Read More...
February 27, 2009

Country’s ‘Richest Sporting Event’ Kicks off in Pecatu

PECATU, Bali ~ The Indonesia Open, the annual co-sanctioned European Tour and Asian Tour event held since 2005, got underway – Read More...
February 27, 2009

Jembrana Is Indonesia’s Healthiest Place: Govt

NEGARA ~ After a survey by the Health Department, Jembrana regency has been awarded the healthiest regency out of 50 – Read More...
February 27, 2009

Lion Air Probed over Landing without Nose Gear

JAKARTA ~ A Lion Air plane was forced to land without its front gear but all 156 passengers survived, officials – Read More...
February 27, 2009

Illegal Trade Threatens Box Turtles: Watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Southeast Asian box turtles are being wiped out from parts of Indonesia, where millions are butchered for – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Clinton Sees New Role for Indonesia in US ‘Smart Power’

JAKARTA ~ US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Indonesia would play a key role in the Obama administration’s new – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Health Expert Calls for Dog-Free Zones

DENPASAR ~ Chief of the Indonesian Veterinarian Laboratory Association Dr. A.A. Gde Putra called this week for the establishment of – Read More...
February 20, 2009

More Nyepi Parades Banned

GIANYAR ~ During a forum attended by Gianyar Regency village heads, a decision was made to ban traditional Balinese New – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Rich Man, Poor Man, Tobacco Still a Killer: Study

Whether one smokes tobacco or not has a greater impact on lifespan than being rich or poor, the largest study – Read More...