President: Indonesia must become successful country

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia must be able to overcome various challenges after it had successfully overcome a number of crises in the past decade.


Yudhoyono calls on press to wisely use its power

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made an appeal to the press on Tuesday to use its power wisely and to help the nation become successful.


Century inquiry committee meets with PPATK

The House of Representative`s committee investigating the Bank Century bailout in 2008 met with the chief of the Center of Transaction Analysis and Reporting (PPATK) to trace the flow of the bank`s funds.


Economic & Business

Creative industries contribute 7.5 pct to export earnings

Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said the contribution of creative industries to Indonesia`s non-oil/non- gas exports ...+ Index

Sports

Jamaican Brown Reaches First Tour Quarter-final

Jamaican Dustin Brown advanced to his first ATP quarter-final with a 6-4 6-4 win over France`s Laurent Recouderc ...+ Index

Entertainment

"Avatar" dethroned at box office by "Dear John" -

The new romantic drama "Dear John" unexpectedly ended the seven-week reign of "Avatar" at the weekend box office ...+ Index

Science & Tech

Two Japanese researchers on comparative study in Sukabumi

Two researchers from different institutions in Japan are conducting a comparative study to the "Mekar Tani" farmers ...+ Index

News Feature

By Fardah

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools
It is surely a great relief for parents when they read news on steps being taken by the Drug and Food Supervision Agency (BPOM) to stop the sale of snacks containing hazardous chemical substances at or near schools.

Sports

Chris John to leave for Australia Saturday

WBA featherweight world champion Chris John is Saturday (Jan 30) leaving for Australia for preparations in facing an American contender in a title fight in Bali early April 2010.

Federer survives scare against Plucky Andreev

Roger Federer survived a scare against big-serving Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, coming back from a set down to beat the Russian 4-6, 6-2, 7-6, 6-0.