Now that the draining presidential election is over, Indonesian muslims are readying themselves to celebrate the Eid-al Fitr. The holiday celebration will take place on Jul. 28-29. It’s a part of Indonesian tradition that those who celebrate Eid wear new outfits to...
Yesterday was a historic day. Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Jusuf Kalla was named president elect and vice president elect by the General Election Commission (KPU), after an afternoon of political drama. But we’re not going to talk about what happened...
On September 21, 2012, we published an article titled ‘Jokowi & Ahmadinejad’, which basically predicting Jokowi would be unstoppable to become president in 2014 election, pretty much like Ahmadinejad, who was elected as president of Iran only two years after...
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, according to Tempo.co, has surprisingly dismissed General Budiman as Indonesian Army’s chief of staff at the height of security alert ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled announcement from the General Election Commission (KPU)...
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has sent a strong signal to corrupt officials in the country that their family members, especially wives and mistresses, would join them behind the bars. This week, KPK arrested regent of Karawang and his wife in bribery...
Those who want to become the chairman of Golkar must have exceptional political kung fu. He must be one of the strongest kung fu master in Golkar’s political martial arts arena. Since we now know that Agung Laksono is aiming for the chairmanship. Let’s see whether or...
Without blessings from Megawati administration, Bakrie Group’s history in Indonesian business and politics might be completely known differently. State-bank Mandiri and state-owned social security firm Jamsostek played crucial role in the acquisition of Arutmin...
Five years ago, Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line (APOL) owned 77 vessels for various types of services: dry bulk, liquid cargo, general cargo, and others. By late 2013, number of Arpeni vessels had dropped to 66, mainly due to substantial drop in dry bulk. In the past two...
Iwan Fals is a legendary Indonesian musician. He is known as one of the most critical musician in the country. His lyrics are often blunt criticisms for the government. In the past, Iwan fals even made himself considered a threat by Soehartos regime to the point that...
Propan Raya is one of key players in the countrys fast growing coating and paint market, supported by distribution network and service centers all over the country plus modern retail chains like Mitra 10, Depo Bangunan, etc. Dr Hendra Adidarma established PD Propan...
