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Happy Birthday Indonesia! Hari ini di Melbourne Satu Kaki, Berjuta Kebanggaan Catatan Perjalanan: Indonesia dan Solomon Islands 17 Agustus 2031
 
Happy Birthday Indonesia!

Happy Birthday Indonesia!

In addition to 200-something millions citizens of Indonesia, few well known international artist also extended their greeting on the 66th birthday of Indonesia on August 17, 2011. And it’s always an awesome feeling to receive such greetings and wishes from unexpected people, especially the famous ones. From our beloved East Asian neighbor, South Korea, Nickhun [...]

Hari ini di Melbourne

Hari ini di Melbourne

Hari ini, Aku terbangun, dalam keadaan masih setengah sadar, aku baru tersadar aku sedang berada di Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia di Melbourne, Australia. Aku menginap di situ dengan beberapa orang kawan sekaligus sahur bersama, kami adalah Pasukan Pengibar Bendera (Paskibra) yang akan mengibarkan sang Merah-Putih di Melbourne. Ya, hari ini adalah hari peringatan kemerdekaan Republik [...]

Satu Kaki, Berjuta Kebanggaan

Satu Kaki, Berjuta Kebanggaan

Saya cukup terhenyak ketika sebulan lalu saya membaca berita bahwa seseorang bernama Pak Sabar yang berumur 40 tahun, akan menaklukan puncak Gn Elbrus di Russia yang menjulang 5642 m. Bukan saja gunungnya yang tinggi, tapi suhu udara yang kadang bisa mencapai minus 16 derajat celcius tentu akan sangat berbahaya bagi siapa saja penantangnya. Pak Sabar [...]

Catatan Perjalanan: Indonesia dan Solomon Islands

Catatan Perjalanan: Indonesia dan Solomon Islands

Sebagian orang cukup menulis Solomon saja, tapi itu tidak cukup, karena Solomon bisa berarti nabi Sulaiman. Pastikan anda menulis SOLOMON ISLANDS, sebuah negeri cantik nun jauh di tengah-tengah keteduhan samudera pasifik, tempat yang menjadi inspirasi film-film tahun 50-60an. Film film Elvis dan James Bond lama sangat “memuja” keindahan pulau pulau kecil di samudra pasifik, dengan [...]

17 Agustus 2031

17 Agustus 2031

Makassar, 15 Agustus 2031 “Tinggi juga gedung ini” pikir saya. Meski Archipelagic Tower ini bukan gedung tertinggi di Makassar, tapi tetap saja lift ini membawaku naik ke lantai 64 cukup lama. Archipelagic Tower adalah gedung tertinggi ke 3 di Makassar dengan total 70 lantai, dan baru saja diresmikan 2 bulan lalu. Gedung tertinggi di Makassar [...]

Indonesia to help Somalia

26 August 2011

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) opens a bank account to raise funds to help ease the suffering of Somalian people. Parts of southern Somalia are suffering from famine and tens of thousands of Somalis have already died in [...]

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RI economy in secure position : Minister

26 August 2011

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Indonesia`s economy is not directly affected by the present global financial turmoil and already in a safe and secure position, a minister said. But although Indonesia was not directly affected, it still had to prepare for a worst scenario that might occur in the future, Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Hatta Radjasa [...]

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RI soccer team to face Jordan in try-out match

26 August 2011

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Facing the Jordanian national soccer team on August 27, 2011 will be the last try-out match for the Indonesian national senior team before playing against Iran on September 2. The national team left Jakarta for Amman, Jordan, on August 23 after beating Palestine 4-1 (0-0 draw in the first round) on [...]

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“Menguasai” (kembali) Asia Tenggara

“Menguasai” (kembali) Asia Tenggara

25 August 2011

by Akhyari Hananto Saya teringat ketika seorang teman saya dari Bangkok menulis tentang rencana Indonesia membangun pusat peluncuran pesawat ruang angkasa di Biak. Di blog-nya, dia menulis sesuatu yang membuat saya merinding: “When Indonesia comes across my mind, all i remember is about great warriors” Sebenarnya mudah saja menelaah hal tersebut, dimana Indonesia pada tahun [...]

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Indonesia’s Independence Day Celebrations in Malaysia

25 August 2011

Despite the 17th of August falling during the fasting month of Ramadhan, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of Indonesians in Malaysia from celebrating their country’s Independence Day. Almost 350 Indonesians turned out for the Upacara Pengibaran Bendera Merah Putih (Indonesian flag-raising ceremony),which was held at Wisma Duta, Kuala Lumpur, the official residence of Indonesia’s [...]

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RI`s mily contingent secures Lebanon-Israel meeting

25 August 2011

Cairo, Egypt (ANTARA News) – The Indonesian Force Protection Company (Indo FPC)`s task force enjoyed another trust to secure a tripartite meeting of senior officers in conflict-plagued southern Lebanon on Thursday. “Like in the previous months, the Indo FPC`s task force has received a trust from the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) to [...]

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Alesana Next US Rockers to Hit Jakarta

25 August 2011

Digitally made stars are no longer a rarity, as the Internet has given many aspiring musicians — whether they’re talented, mediocre or just plain awful — a platform to get their music out into the world. American rock band Alesana, who will perform in Jakarta on Sept. 17, first gained a following through some good [...]

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Jakarta`s recreational parks ready for waves of visitors

25 August 2011

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Three of Jakarta`s favorite recreational centers – Ragunan Zoo, Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII), and Jaya Ancol Dreamland – are ready to admit huge numbers of visitors during this year`s Lebaran holidays. Located in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Ragunan Zoo is easily accessible through the Jakarta Outer Ring Road and [...]

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Busway soon to be equipped with cameras

25 August 2011

Busway service operator PT Transjakarta announced plans to install cameras on buses in efforts to improve services and prevent sexual harassment on its services. “We have installed cameras on one bus for a trial period, and will soon install them on on the rest of our fleet,” Transjakarta spokesman Muhammad Akbar said Tuesday as reported [...]

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SMEs Contribute to National Economic Growth

SMEs Contribute to National Economic Growth

23 August 2011

The presence of various small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia will contribute to positive national economic growth, a businessman said. Former Young Indonesian Businessmen Association (Hipmi) chairman Sandiaga S Uno said here on Sunday that the presence of SMEs across the country could make Indonesia the world`s fifth largest economy in the future. “The [...]

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