Country's poultry farmers on the verge of bankruptcyBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): A sharp increase in feed meal prices could see
the chicken being added to the list of endangered animals. More ...
All-girl trio overcomes dreaded second album syndromeBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): In the constant cycle of changing musical trends
and talent, the classic blueprint for manufacturing a group still
has its place. More ...
Tales of two batik museums in YogyakartaBy Tedy Novan and LN Idayanie YOGYAKARTA (JP): Among issues discussed at the International
Conference on Culture and Tourism (ICCT) here last November was
the lack of a fitting batik museum, a huge irony in the most
famed home of the textile. More ...
Migrant who made good remembers those back homeBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Few would guess from Suparjo's simple,
inexpensive clothes that he is a successful businessman in the
capital. More ...
Don't question A thousand night like this have passedDrowned together with the starsWhich for you and meWill return in a new hazeA gray dream forever risingIn the light of the marble moonAnd when you and I are no longer thereWhat's left in a dream is the light of dayDon't question night's ... More ...
The depression of the 1930s Present circumstances remind me of the great depression of the
1930s. My father, who had grandiose ideas, attempted to live
beyond his means.I was a child of six attending the Dutch elementary school. More ...
What people say about all the migrants JAKARTA (JP): This is a city of hope and challenge for many,
an arena to try their luck in the great adventure of life. More ...
TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi
7:15 Healthy and Fit
7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami
9:00 People and Event
9:30 Environment: Pemanfaatan Limbah
10:00 TVRI News
10:30 Music: Album Minggu
11:30 Teenager's Program: Temu Remaja
12:15 p.m. More ...
Hometown ties attract provincial migrants to certain jobs JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of people from many ethnic
groups across the country come to Jakarta to try their luck every
year.They meet, mingle and cooperate with each other. More ...
Influx of migrants a headache for the city administrationBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): The manic frenzy of the annual Idul Fitri exodus
left behind it a pool of calm which will be finally shattered
with most returning Jakartans expected back today.The city administration says more than 2. More ...
ABRI to take harsh action against rioters JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung
told security personnel yesterday to take harsh measures against
anyone attempting to disrupt next month's general session of the
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). More ...
Are we a selfish people in decline? JAKARTA (JP): One afternoon, my friend Joko arrived with a
troubled look on his face."Do you know Lifebuoy soap is Rp 950 now? It was only Rp 450
before," he said. More ...
Riot over food price increases hits Bima JAKARTA (JP): Mobs protesting dramatic increases in the prices
of essential commodities attacked shops in Bima, West Nusa
Tenggara, yesterday, police said.Capt. More ...
Wynne cruises into Wellington final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young tennis hopeful Wynne Prakusya
cruises to the Wellington Women's International Tournament finals
today. More ...
Food prices Despite the government's assurance of adequate stocks of basic
commodities, prices in the shops continue to rise. It is unclear
who is profiteering from the situation, but what is clear is that
the poorest level of society will suffer the most. More ...
53 injured in West Java express train accident PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): Seven people were seriously hurt
and 46 others suffered minor injuries when a Jakarta-Bandung
express train collided head-on with a waiting train near the
small Sadang railway station yesterday morning. More ...
Loek van Wely advances to 5th roundBy Kristianus Liem This is the fifth in series of six articles on the World
Chess Championships held in Groningen, the Netherlands,
in December last year. More ...
No one asks you to come to Jakarta Jakarta has long attracted people from all over Indonesia with
promises of a better life. Many have made it, but many others had
their dreams shattered by the harsh reality of life in a big
city. More ...
Oh ... Oh ... Oh!By Idrus Sukabumi is known for its cool climate, but the people lined
up in front of the ticket window felt they were close to dying
from the heat. Their backs, necks and armpits flowed with sweat
which drenched their shirts. More ...
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