Javanese language is fading away these days

Semarang, C Java - In welcoming the international Mother Tongue Language Day on February 14, 2009, Javanese as a native language is getting abandoned by its society, an expert said."As a mother tongue, Javanese quality is fine, but its quantity is declining," an expert in...

UN should not meddle in matters reported by KKP, Said Muladi

What are you looking for, KKP?"The KKP`s report were officially scheduled to be announced early next week but someone leaked its contents to the Australian media which on Friday published parts of it. The...

Twenty-seven countries taking part in anti-terrorism confab

Semarang, C Java (ANTARA News) - Representatives from 27 countries are discussing ways to fight terrorism and transnational crimes at the 6th ASEAN Regional Forum International Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes to end on Friday.The two-day meeting themed...

Railway tracks inundated in Central Java

Semarang, C Java (ANTARA News) - Railway tracks between Poncol and Alastuwo stations in Central Java, were inundated on early Tuesday, delaying a number of trains` journeys up to three hours.Rains falling on...

President asks press to exercise self-censorship

""I really want self-censorship to be practiced. I put hope in the press council, senior journalists and chairmen of journalist organizations to boost the principle by giving priorities to information which is...

Army preparing planes in anticipation of Soeharto`s deteriorating health

""We have prepared five Hercules planes in Jakarta that could be used to transport a coffin, family members and officers who would be involved in a funeral ceremony," the Army chief said after attending a ceremony in which Central Java Military Commander Maj. Gen. Agus...

Some 29,048 hectares of paddy fields in C Java flooded

Semarang (ANTARA News) - At least 29,048 hectares of paddies in 17 districts in Central Java have been under flood waters since late December 2007 causing farmers to suffer enormous losses, a provincial legislator said. At a recent working meeting between a commission of the...

91 killed in C Java natural disaster

Semarang, C Java (ANTARA News) - The recent spate of natural disasters hitting the Indonesian province of Central Java left 91 people dead and 74 others seriously injured. A total of 67 houses collapsed, 661 seriously damaged, and 2,663 others lightly damaged in the natural...

Jusuf Kalla assists disaster victims in C Java

"The natural disasters -- landslides, floods and whirlwind -- in Central Java`s districts of Karanganyar, Wonogiri, Grobogan, Pekalongan, Sragen, Solo and Banyumas have reportedly killed 91 people.According to...

Speaker denies House pressured KPK to stop funds transfer probe

""There has been no political pressure by the DPR. It is the KPK itself which has taken the stand (to stop the investigation)," he said after giving a general lecture to freshmen at the Sultan Agung Islamic University here Friday. Agung said so far the case was based merely...

Chrisjon to defend title against Caballero in Jakarta on Januari

Semarang, C Java (ANTARA News) - World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title holder from Indonesia Chrisjon will return to the ring on January 26, 2008 for a fight to defend his title against Panamian...

President sees off cyclists to campaign climate change

""I encourage our brothers to promote cycling as it has a lot of advantages," the head of state said, adding that the event was held also as an effort to save the earth. Meanwhile, State Minister for the...

Local administration developing forest tourism in Mt Bromo region

""The research forest on Mt Bromo has become a popular tourist destination as people can see endangered plants," local information and communication official Iskandar said in Karanganyar on Tuesday. Besides...

Attorney General still awaiting Amrozi`s decision

""Once his lawyer said he would never seek a clemency. If Amrozi really does want it he must state it. I will give him a month to make the decision," he said. He said the countdown to the deadline began since...

Boxing - Chrisjon to meet Roinet Caballero in December

""To my knowledge, the upcoming bout will be a mandatory fight," Chrisjon said here Sunday night. According to wbaonline, the first seeded contender is Ronet Caballero of Panama, the second seeded is Hiroyuki...

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