In what appears to be a time-buying strategy, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has held yet more discussions over possible solutions to the recently escalating tension between the National Police and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), summoning a number of high-profile figures to the State Palace on Sunday night. “We agreed that the KPK and the …
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Jakarta gives awards to kindy teachers
Kindergarten teachers are the teachers most people will remember for the rest of their lives. Their role of teaching children the most basic skills and principles in life makes them some of the most important people in a child’s growth. In Jakarta, therefore, the city administration gives rewards each year to outstanding teachers to appreciate …
Experts, politicians split over Jokowi’s indecisive KPK Stance
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s non-intervention approach to the worsening standoff between the National Police and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has won support from politicians but criticism from experts who condemn his indecisiveness as divisive for the country. The current situation is similar to what happened last week when of 10 factions at the House …
Public outraged by Minister Tedjo’s derogatory remarks
The public’s rising anger toward the police and a growing impatience with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo have been partly channeled against Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, who has acted more like the spokesman of his Nasdem Party than as Jokowi’s chief security minister. His confrontational remarks have frequently triggered public …
RI drops Oz from visa-free policy
The plan to waive the visa requirement for visitors from Australia, previously aimed at attracting more foreign tourists, has been dropped amid concerns surrounding repeated turbulence over Jakarta-Canberra diplomatic ties. waive – to not demand something you have a right to or not cause a rule to be obeyed ties – a connection or relationship …
Valencia beats Sevilla 3-1 to take over 4th place in Spain
Dani Parejo scored twice to lead Valencia to a 3-1 win over Sevilla as the hosts moved past the Andalusian side into fourth place in the Spanish league on Sunday. Sevilla fell two points behind Valencia, but it still has a game in hand at leader Real Madrid on Feb. 4. Elsewhere, Malaga came from …
Sharapova, Bouchard into quarterfinals at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal put earlier stumbles behind them to complete convincing wins Sunday and move into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. French Open champion Sharapova was broken once in the first set before winning the last eight games of her 6-3, 6-0 fourth-round victory over No. 21-seeded Peng Shuai, advancing her to …
KPK: The arrest related to Gen. Budi’s suspect status
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) declared the arrest of its commissioner, Bambang Widjojanto, on Friday had been marred by a conflict of interest. National Police general crime investigations director Brig. Gen. Herry Prastowo, who is handling Bambang’s case, was one of the police generals under the KPK’s investigation in Comr. Gen. Budi Gunawan’s case. “We …
Jakartans suffer from floods after incessant rain
The heavy rain that inundated Greater Jakarta from Thursday night into Friday morning triggered chaos across the capital as floods hit dozens of spots and the infrastructure in several key locations. The commuter line serving Depok -Jatinegara was disrupted Friday morning as water inundated several railway stations, including Kampung Bandan and Rajawali. Meanwhile trains serving …
Japan, US condemn unverified video claiming IS hostage dead
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angrily demanded Sunday that the extremist Islamic State group release a Japanese journalist it is holding hostage after a new online video purported to show that another hostage had been killed. While the Japanese government and others cast doubt on the authenticity of the video, President Barack Obama issued a statement …