Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Jakarta – Indonesia’s new president-elect Joko Widodo took quick moves to prepare his upcoming government by setting up a camp, called transition office. The 52-year-old president-elect said that selection of the eligible candidates for post in ministerial offices would intensively be … Continue reading Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Joko Widodo wins vote tally in Indonesia’s presidential election
Jakarta – Governor of Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta Joko Widodo was qualified to become the nation’s new president after the General Election Commission (KPU) settled the vote tally on Tuesday, showing Joko’s domination against rival Prabowo Subianto. Delivering the official announcement … Continue reading Joko Widodo wins vote tally in Indonesia’s presidential election
Indonesian presidential hopeful calls followers to be calm
Jakarta – One of Indonesian presidential contender Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday asked his supporters across the country to help ease tension following the claims of victory by all two candidates for the July 9 presidential polls. Both 63-year-old former general Prabowo … Continue reading Indonesian presidential hopeful calls followers to be calm
Indonesia: Constitutional court may decide results of election
Jakarta – Indonesian politicians remained vigilant following dual victory claims announced by both president hopefuls who referred to different results of quick counts carried out by pollster agencies under their control favoring each of them in seizing presidency until 2019. Both … Continue reading Indonesia: Constitutional court may decide results of election
Both Indonesian Presidential Hopefuls claim Victory
Jakarta – Both presidential hopefuls running in Indonesia’s election claimed victories on Wednesday following publications of differing quick count results.Both hopefuls claimed victories in the presidential election based on results of quick counts conducted by various pollster agencies published in … Continue reading Both Indonesian Presidential Hopefuls claim Victory
6.0-magnitude quake hits off west Indonesia
Beijing – An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted off west Indonesia on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey stated.The focus of the quake, which took place at 0939 GMT, was initially determined at a depth of 30.0 km, 88 … Continue reading 6.0-magnitude quake hits off west Indonesia
Mount Sinabung erupts, triggering massive evacuation
Jakarta – Powerful burst of hot ash erupted from one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Sinabung in Karo district of North Sumatra, on Sunday evening, triggering massive evacuation, official disclosed here. The eruption occurred only months after the … Continue reading Mount Sinabung erupts, triggering massive evacuation
ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Nay Pyi Taw – The Twelfth Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (12th AMRI) and the Third Conference of ASEAN Plus Three Ministers Responsible for Information (3rd AMRI+3) were held in Nay Pyi Taw on June 12. The Conference … Continue reading ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment
Bali – The Bali Hotels Association actively contributes to the growth of the island’s tourism industry by nurturing the talents of young hospitality graduates and helping them gain employment. With this in mind, BHA associates recently participated in the Grand … Continue reading Bali Hotels Association Participates in Staff Recruitment
Indonesia to host UN forum promoting harmony in global civilization
Jakarta – Indonesia’s leisure island of Bali is scheduled to host the 6th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to be attended by 2,000 participants from 114 countries and 25 international organizations, an official of Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry said here … Continue reading Indonesia to host UN forum promoting harmony in global civilization