Free clinic harnesses alms, helps poor Oct 3, 2008
Every month LKC gives medical treatment to more than 1,700 patients from Jakarta, Tangerang, Depok and Bekasi. According to Imam, the clinic has 17 general practitioners and six specialists, including a pediatrician, obstetrician and surgeon. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Deadly queuing Sep 24, 2008
DULI Depok, West Java. Poverty is the most urgent problem to be solved by the government and the House of Representatives. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Pornography bill Sep 20, 2008
DULI MUHLIS MUNAWAR Depok, West Java. If the bill is passed, Indonesia will become a dangerous country and I can't imagine how it will be if hard-liners are going to control the city. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Security hampers meetings business Sep 15, 2008
Desy Nurhayati, The Jakarta Post, Depok, West Java. Indonesia has the potential to emerge as one of the world's leading destinations for meetings, incentive events, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), but must address lingering problems of security and accessibility to do so, a discussion heard. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Sharia bylaws Aug 30, 2008
DULI MUHLIS MUNAWAR Depok, West Java. I agree that sharia law threatens the national integrity and contradicts the Constitution. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Iwan Fals holds digital concert Aug 20, 2008
The live concert, held at the back of his spacious home in Leuwinanggung village in Depok, West Java, could be watched via cell phone. HB Naveen from PT Falcon Interactive, the concert's promoter, said the concert was titled "Merdeka" (Independence) to air hope for better future. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Medals boost KONI's hopes for 2012 Aug 18, 2008
"For the time being, we have a working agreement with the University of Indonesia (UI) under which KONI has been given a seven hectare plot of land at its Depok campus," Rita said. "This land will be used to house an athlete village, a sports science center, a library and other facilities.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
'Honesty canteens' build values over lunch Aug 13, 2008
State high schools SMAN 13 and SMAN 112 in Jakarta and state junior high school SMPN 8 in Depok implemented such programs, although only the latter's is currently in operation. "The goal is to increase self-control so students can stay within moral boundaries even without supervision," said La Biru, the SMAN 13 teacher who pioneered the program. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Major cities a haven for shopping malls Aug 8, 2008
The company also categorized Makassar, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, Tanggerang, Solo, Denpasar, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Balikpapan and Samarinda as emerging markets. Economic growth experienced after the regional autonomy regime was applied in 2002 has created an increasing demand for shopping centers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Debate clubs develop critical thinking and tolerance Jul 18, 2008
"There's a really big gap between the schools' attention toward other extracurricular activities and toward debating," said Taufik, who has coached debate teams at high schools such as State School No. 8 Jakarta and State School No.1 Depok. Natalia said her school did not really think about debating much. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
NGO activist found dead at UI Jul 15, 2008
Cengkeh, Depok, on Sunday evening ... "We suspect he was murdered and the motive is revenge. We are still investigating the case and hope to arrest the murderer soon," Depok Police detective Comr. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Terror suspects were planning to bomb cafe: Police Jul 5, 2008
The nine men are in custody at the Mobile Brigade prison in Depok, West Java. The raids followed the arrest of a suspect, identified only as MH, in Sekayu district in Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra, on June 28. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Terrorists targeted to bomb cafe in West Sumatera Jul 5, 2008
The men are being held at the mobile brigade prison in Depok, West Java, the report said. Indonesian police has detected Palembang South Sumatera to be a safe place for the terrorists. (Xinhuanet, China)
Police image Jul 3, 2008
FIRMUS MO'A Depok, West Java. The police should have been the very first subject for the KPK to exercise their role in eliminating unhealthy practices in this country. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Power crisis Jul 2, 2008
Recently, I heard that power cuts would rotate around my area in Depok ... DULI MUHLIS M. Depok, West Java. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Who asked you to come to Jakarta? Jun 22, 2008
" Manado asks. And let me share with you something about outspoken critics of Jakarta. Many of them are not actually Jakartans, because they live in Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi or Depok. They are actually "expatriates" in Jakarta. That is why Jakarta is home to 8.5 million people at night and 12 million in the daytime. These 3.5 million should thank Jakarta and if they want to channel their frustrations, they should target their local government, not my governor. On this anniversary, let us look in... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Police send Muchdi to Kelapa Dua detention Jun 22, 2008
Murder suspect Muchdi Purwopranjono, a former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) deputy chief, is now being held at the police Mobile Brigade's detention center in Kelapa Dua, Depok, West Java. Muchdi was transferred to the detention center from National Police headquarters in South Jakarta on Saturday as his family requested his arrest be suspended. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Once kids frolicked amongst fruit trees Jun 21, 2008
"Some are now produced in the outskirts of Jakarta, like Depok, Bogor and Cileungsi," Riris said. "Sawo Betawi are produced in Depok, while duku Condet in Bogor." ... Round and green Gandaria fruit is produced in Bogor and is used in the Gandaria hot sauce, popular among residents of Bogor, Bekasi and Depok. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
The high admission fees charged by state universities Jun 19, 2008
HEPY Depok, West Java. Universities should provide jobs on campus for financially disadvantaged students. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Lippo: 'Back to the City' migration needs infrastructure support Jun 16, 2008
Meanwhile, employees working in the business districts live in suburban areas like Depok or Tangerang. People have to waste a lot of time and energy to reach those areas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Obama nomination Jun 14, 2008
DULI MUHLIS MUNAWAR Depok, West Java. With Obama as the president, the United States ought to develop stronger diplomatic ties with Indonesia. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
The arrests of FPI members Jun 11, 2008
EDDY T. Depok, West Java ... DULI MUHLIS MUNAWAR Depok. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
FPI's attacks Jun 6, 2008
DULI MUHLIS MUNAWAR Depok, West Java. The government has not been able to stop such attacks for several reasons. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Night trains to start operating Monday Jun 4, 2008
Stations on Jakarta and Bogor line: Kota - Jayakarta - Mangga Besar - Sawah Besar - Juanda - Gambir -Gondangdia - Cikini - Manggarai - Tebet - Cawang - Duren Kalibata - Pasar Minggu Baru - Pasar Minggu - Tanjung Barat - Lenteng Agung - Universitas Pancasila - Universitas Indonesia - Pondok Cina - Depok Baru - Depok - Citayam - Bojonggede - Cilebut -Bogor. Source: State railway operator. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
SBY economic performance after nearly four years of his five-year term Jun 2, 2008
ISKANDAR Depok, West Java. I think SBY has done his best for the country, but the problems are not easy to solve. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
'Pantun' festival presents Malay hospitality May 13, 2008
During the pantun majlis session, where state officials such as governors, mayors and ambassadors recite pantun, Depok Mayor Nur Mahmudi Ismail stole the show with his simple witty pantun. Even Jaya Suprana of the Indonesian Museum of Records made a pantun before awarding the Tanjungpinang youth the record for conducting the longest pantun exhibition. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Young writers test the limits of teenlit May 11, 2008
"Yeah, my novels have some sexual content. In a talk show in Depok, one man who claimed to be a teacher said my works were a threat to the morality of the nation's youth. So I told him that was not the message," Stefani, who started writing at the age of 16, said. "Besides, people should no longer turn away from this kind of topic, especially not young people.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Undercover police 'trapped in drugs' May 3, 2008
"How can we clean a dirty floor if the broom is also dirty?" said Adrianus Meliala, a criminology professor at the University of Indonesia in Depok. Many police officers begin to use drugs when they are investigating drug-related crimes, he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Kartini Day spirit gets caught in traffic Apr 22, 2008
All the way from Depok Lama train station to Kota transit station, Ira, 48, was standing in front of a 20-something man, who sat comfortably in his seat on the crowded train ... Azwir, 49, who was taking the train from Kota to Depok, said that putting women first was a matter of awareness rather than rules. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Extradition bid over child sex Apr 18, 2008
Mr Barnett was arrested by Jakarta police at his home in Depok on February20. Australian Federal Police officers are believed to have asked their Indonesian counterparts almost a year ago to arrest the South Australian. (The Australian)
Depok opens public hospital Apr 18, 2008
DEPOK: A Depok municipality-owned hospital started operation on Thursday ... "The three hospitals are currently overwhelmed by patients from Depok," he said after officiating the opening of the hospital ... Head of the Depok Health Agency, Mien Hartati, said the hospital would start receiving in-patients Friday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Lock up your masseuse Apr 15, 2008
KLAUS Depok, West Java ... ADI Depok, West Java. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
The best and worst of Indonesian golf Apr 13, 2008
Emeralda Golf ry Club in Cimanggis, Depok. This golf course, which was designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, is a real test of players' ability. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Response to 'Fitna' film Apr 7, 2008
HUSNUL YANWAR Depok, West Java. Indonesia should not boast of itself as a democratic country if its citizens protest this short clip. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
New Bird Species Discovered Mar 18, 2008
The Togian white-eye first was spotted by Mochaamad Indrawan, an Indonesian field biologist at the Depok Campus of the University of Indonesia, and Sunarto (some Indonesians use a single name), who is now working on a doctorate at Virginia Tech, 12 years ago during their first trip to the Togian Islands. Those first sightings were fleeting, but Indrawan and Sunarto returned and made several more observations of these active little green birds, and obtained the type specimen upon which the... (Science Daily)
Education for the young -- Feb. 23, p. 7 Feb 28, 2008
Look at Depok, Tangerang, Bukit Tinggi and Aceh, to name but a few parts of the country. From these examples of blatant breaches of human rights and democratic principles, it would appear that Indonesia is marching rapidly back into the dark ages. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Tempeh and tofu, for better or worse Feb 28, 2008
"Tempeh consumption very likely offsets tofu's negative associations with memory," Professor Eef Hogervorst of the University of Loughborough said in a seminar on aging and health at UI campus in Depok, where she presented the result of the study. The study involved 712 respondents from Jakarta, Citengah in West Java and Yogyakarta, with ages ranging from 52 to 99 years. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Alleged child molester detained Feb 27, 2008
An Australian man who had been at large for child molesting in his country, was arrested Wednesday by local police in Cimanggis, Depok. Head of the Juveniles, Children and Women unit Adj. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Seto joins 'Ketoprak Psikologi UI' Feb 26, 2008
"It's because Mbak Niniek told me the show needed twins. I could not refuse her. Actually, I'm scheduled to attend a seminar in Central Java ...," Seto told The Jakarta Post on Saturday during a rehearsal at the university's campus in Depok, West Java. The celebration for the school's anniversary, carrying the theme Green Psychology, will include a number of other activities, including a fun bike ride and musical performances. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
UI Career Expo offers vacancies, hope Feb 24, 2008
Fuad was among thousands of jobseekers that visited the Career Expo 2008 held from Feb. 14-16 at the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok, south of Jakarta. Many others submitted their job applications with hopes that they would soon find employment. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Election commission candidates named Feb 21, 2008
Twenty applicants, among the 219, passed a written test on Feb. 12 at the University of Indonesia campus in Depok. On March 3, the 20 short-listed applicants will participate in the next phase -- the psychological test -- which would be followed by interviews on March 4 and 5. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Fresh graduates try to beat the odds Feb 18, 2008
University seniors attending this weekend's career expo at the University of Indonesia in Depok are anxious about finding a job in light of the keen competition. With unemployment high, many students say they are willing to take any job, even ones that have nothing to do with their majors. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Murder suspects arrested Feb 7, 2008
Dado contacted Anita and asked her to meet him at her campus in Depok ... They allegedly traveled around the city for some time before strangling Anita with a seat belt and dumping her body in Cimanggis, Depok Police chief Sr. Comr ... The suspects are being detained at the Depok police station. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Schools seek ISO nod 'at own pace' Feb 1, 2008
Since 2006, four high schools in Depok, West Java, and eight more in Jakarta have pioneered the path to become the first national schools which meet international standard ... Saur was speaking at a seminar on ISO 9001:2000 certification for high school institutions held at Cakra Buana private high school, one of the four pioneer high schools in Depok ... The other Depok schools to obtain ISO 9001:2000 are Lazuardi, and public high schools No. 1 and No. 2. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Villain of hero Jan 29, 2008
NANA Depok, West Java ... KLAUS Depok, West Java ... SUTOYO Depok, West Java. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Incumbent Tangerang regent looks set for second term Jan 22, 2008
He said that at the same occasion, Yudhoyono would also commission an electric train depot of Kereta Api's Jabotabek (Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi) division in Depok, West Java, by a teleconference facility at the Kutoarjo station. "The president will sign two plaques and then conduct a teleconference with Depok," he said, adding that after the inauguration, the head of state and his entourage would return to Yogyakarta by a special train. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Tempeh, tofu prices Jan 19, 2008
HERI MARBUN Depok, West Java. It makes me very sad to think that we may no longer be able to enjoy our favorite tofu and tempeh dishes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Obama or Clinton? Jan 18, 2008
ABU FATIH Depok, West Java. Obama will do much better than Hillary Clinton. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Crisis mitigation 'must be shared' Jan 15, 2008
"We don't want to make the ecological crisis mitigation a mere topic of discussion or rhetorical statement," Jakarta Deputy Governor Prijanto said Monday at the opening ceremony of the city environmental management agency (BPLHD) workshop on ecological crises in Jakarta, Tangerang in Banten, as well as Bogor, Depok, Bekasi and Cianjur in West Java. Given that the ecological crisis around Java, especially Jakarta's three neighboring provinces, is in a critical condition, Prijanto said it was... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Ailing Soeharto Jan 15, 2008
PRIYADI Depok, West Java. There is no man is above the law. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Betawi natives seek greater recognition in multiethnic Jakarta Jan 14, 2008
" Betawi natives moved to the outskirts of the city and places further afield, such as Jatinegara Kaum in East Jakarta, Depok in West Java and Tangerang in Banten, Alwi said. "Their migration was also due to their inability to feed their families. They had to sell their land and move," he said. "Now Betawi people need our support so as they can be better recognized. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Obituary: Sadli among New Order's architects Jan 11, 2008
He went on to gain a PhD in economics at the Jakarta School of Economics, University of Indonesia, in Depok in 1957. It was his engineering background that perhaps enabled Sadli to consistently come up with straight, direct-to-the point answers to almost any economic issues, unlike most other economists who tend to ramble with long explanations and without much substance. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Nation has yet to learn to accept defeat: Observers Jan 4, 2008
" Alwi, who is a lecturer at University of Hasanuddin, spoke with RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) in Makassar on a talk show on the topic of the elections on Nov. 29. The show was also aired simultaneously by Jeneponto private radio station Paburitta FM. Competing for votes in the Nov. 5 election against incumbent governor Amin Syam was incumbent deputy governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo. Amin lost and sued Syahrul in court, claiming election fraud. Another guest on the talk show said the law allows... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New-Depok Manggarai service launched Jan 4, 2008
State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api launched Thursday its new South Line train, which will run between Depok in West Java and Manggarai in South Jakarta ... The existing train services remain the fastest and cheapest way to travel between Depok and Manggarai, with tickets costing Rp 1,500 (approximately US$0 ... It travels from Depok station to Manggarai station at 5:45 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. each morning and from Manggarai to Depok at 4:10 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. each afternoon. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
New system 'may overcome congestion' Jan 3, 2008
The administration is also planning to launch a south-line train on Thursday that will connect Manggarai in South Jakarta to Depok in West Java. Echoing Edi's sentiments, a member of the Transportation Study Institute (Instran) and chairman of the Jakarta Residents Forum, Azas Tigor Nainggolan, said Jakarta's traffic problems may be overcome if the administration decides to integrate the busway system and railway networks. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Your year-end say Dec 31, 2007
SRI REDJEKI DWIANTO Depok, West Java. It will be a miracle. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Depok-Manggarai line to run January Dec 29, 2007
JAKARTA: An air-conditioned economy-class electric train line is scheduled to begin carrying passengers between Depok and Manggarai Jan. 3, next year ... The Depok-Manggarai train line meets Ciliwung Blue Line at Manggarai station in South Jakarta ... Akhmad said the train would stop at Depok, Pondok Cina, Lenteng, Tanjung Barat, Pasar Minggu Baru, Kalibata, Cawang, Tebet and Manggarai. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Contest of creativity unites generations Dec 23, 2007
Annisa R. Beta, Contributor, Depok, West Java. Walking onto campus at the University of Indonesia (UI), you would feel a different vibe than you would when you enter another university. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Free Market urges social, environmental awareness Dec 23, 2007
"I left home very early this morning. I was curious about the market, because they said it was free," said Atin, 59, who came all the way from Cimanggis on the outskirts of Depok, West Java. "Is it really free? May I take this sarong?" asked a man, his voice reflecting surprise. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Global warming Dec 17, 2007
NANA Depok, West Java REDD makes me red. Just travel 25 kilometers out of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and you will see every night convoys of motorcycles carrying illegal logs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Kids taught to give soaps the rub-off Dec 10, 2007
"It's as if TV stations don't have anything better to broadcast and we don't have a choice," the 14-year-old boy told The Jakarta Post Friday at the event at the University of Indonesia in Depok ... Widuri Lisu Pakan, a student from state junior high school SMPN 2 in Depok, said that after attending a 90-minute media literacy lecture two weeks ago she reconsidered what she wanted to watch on TV.. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Jubilee students win filmmaking competition Nov 25, 2007
The KWN committee also announced four other school teams as runner-up winners: SMP Negeri 4 Samarinda of East Kalimantan; SDN Pondok Labu 11 of South Jakarta; SD Al Firdaus of Surakarta, Central Java, and SD Islam Dian Didaktika of Depok, West Java. -- JP/Kurniawan Hari. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Students make documentary film to send environmental message Nov 22, 2007
The fourth and fifth-placed winners were SD Al Firdaus from Surakarta, Central Java, and SD Islam Dian Didaktika from Depok, West Java, respectively. Rizka Amalia, 11, of SMPN 4 Samarinda told the Post about the school's film on orangutan conservation. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Young filmmakers ready for action Nov 17, 2007
While munching on her dinner after a full day of shooting in Depok, West Java, for her short film titled Night Shift, Elizabeth Andries, or Sasa, confessed, "I don't really watch movies.". The 26-year-old added that most of the time she didn't really understand the witty back-and-forth repartee of film critics. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Capital punishment Nov 8, 2007
REYNER Depok, West Java. In medical definitions, alcohol is considered a very addictive hard drug, whereas cannabis (marijuana) is a soft drug. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
