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)
Ailing Soeharto Jan 15, 2008
PRIYADI Depok, West Java. There is no man is above the law. (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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
New prophet? Nov 1, 2007
Now, it's surely the time for Moshaddeq's existing followers to type: unreg Depok, West Java. SMS topic. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Myanmar people can learn from RI Oct 23, 2007
I would like to make a comment about an article titled "UN must give Myanmar junta an ultimatum, posted by Thang Nguyen in the Oct. 4 The Jakarta Post. People all over the world were shocked by the Myanmar's junta recent crackdown against peaceful protesters, consisting of monks and pro-democracy activists. However, exaggerated disappointment and anger is not the right reaction, nor is military action against the regime -- even if backed by the UN. The reasons are as follow. First, we don't know... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
SBY performance Oct 20, 2007
JONGKY Depok, West Java. SBY is a peace-lover and he loves the people so much. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Efforts intensify to develop micro and small businesses Oct 6, 2007
Mandiri will open the new units in Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi, as well as small cities around the country. As of the end of the first semester, Mandiri had distributed Rp 2. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Judicial Commission bribery case Oct 5, 2007
SUTOYO Depok, West Java. I think he deserves jail as his second home because he is a dirty and dishonest man. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Myanmar generals vs. monks Oct 2, 2007
Enter your search terms. The junta is playing a dangerous game. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
UI academics say Jakarta is failing ordinary people Oct 1, 2007
Benny's essay, titled Jakarta Yang Manusiawi (A humane Jakarta), is among a compilation of studies published by the Capital Development Working Group of UI's students' union, which was launched last week at the university's campus in Depok, south of Jakarta. Benny suggests that the administration pay attention to traditional markets and street hawkers as they serve the needs of low-income people. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Soeharto vs UN's STaRT Sep 26, 2007
Enter your search terms. The UN and WB listing Soeharto as the world's most corrupt leader. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Nurhasanah and Marlina: Two sisters in the fish cake business Sep 21, 2007
Pempek Pak Raden soon got a name for itself and within two years branches had opened up in Jambi, Jakarta, Depok, Lampung, Bekasi, Batam, Pekanbaru and Bandung. In Palembang alone there are five branches. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Helping make illiteracy history in Indonesia Sep 8, 2007
One such self-supporting community learning center is Wiyata Ilmu (the Learning Place) in Gandul subdistrict, northwest of Depok, a bustling town 20 km south of Jakarta ... According to the Depok education office, the city has 19 community learning centers which provide nonformal education for young people who were unable to complete their formal schooling due to financial reasons. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
City planners factor in superblock solution Sep 1, 2007
The developers are optimistic the existence of the superblocks will encourage people who live on the outskirts of the capital and in Bekasi, Tangerang, Depok and Bogor, to move to the city center. Urban planner Darrundono said Thursday the superblock concept would only work if the prices of apartments was affordable. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
We need better leaders, entrepreneurs Aug 31, 2007
ARYA WIDYAWAN Depok, West Java. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Telecom operator gets bomb threats Aug 31, 2007
DEPOK: University of Indonesia rector Gumilar Rusliwa Soemantri on Thursday said a world-class soccer stadium that could seat up to 40,000 people would be built at the university. He said a hotel would also be built near the stadium, to be located at the university's Depok campus, and would be a source of income for the university, which is now an enterprise. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Lunar eclipse a big draw in Bandung, Jakarta Aug 29, 2007
Students in Depok, however, enjoyed the day as the Kebon Maen kindergarten, primary and junior high schools management changed their study time from the regular 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. so they could observe the total lunar eclipse. "We implemented a contextual learning system. So the eclipse is our focus of study today," the kindergarten's curriculum supervisor Sumarti M. Thahir said, adding that the students were accompanied by astronomy experts from the University of Indonesia. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Little interest in retracing path to independence Aug 21, 2007
"The program, which has existed since the 1990s, extends to residents of Bekasi and Depok. We have also held free exhibitions in places such as Banten, Yogyakarta and Solo (Central Java)," she said. Despite these efforts, she said, public response had been lukewarm. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Ken Zuraida: Theater woman who offers medical treatment Aug 12, 2007
"The activities of Bengkel Teater are not only the performances on stage. In daily life, we are just ordinary people with neighbors, so we do whatever we can to help them," said Ida who lives with Rendra on a three-hectare site in Kampung Rawa, Cipayung, Depok. She and Bengkel Teater members, she said, started their social activities back in 1985. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Dismissed Panwasda head to strike back Aug 6, 2007
The candidates were selected through a multistage process, which included a test organized by a panel of political scholars from the University of Indonesia, in Depok. (10). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Jakarta poll not an easy choice to make Aug 3, 2007
The experiments in Bekasi and Depok are classic examples of this. The PKS community is also learning about what democracy means. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Adang or Fauzi Bowo: A stark contrast in leadership Jul 30, 2007
In local elections -- with the exception of Depok and Bekasi districts -- the party's performance has not been exceptional ... The PKS has yet to show how it will implement its programs in places where it has won such as Depok and Bekasi. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Candidates have fourteen days to get vote out Jul 21, 2007
Many who live and work in Jakarta are actually residents of adjacent districts like Depok, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi. This explains why the population of Jakarta is officially put at around 9 million, based on the number of Jakarta ID holders. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Gumilar Somantri new UI rector Jul 21, 2007
DEPOK: The board of trustees of the University of Indonesia elected former dean of the school of social and political sciences Gumilar R Somantri as the new rector of the state-owned university Friday. Gumilar beat Sutanto Soehodo, former vice rector and and Hasbullah Thabrany, former dean of the school of public health, based on open voting that took place at UI's campus in Depok, West Java. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Direct vote system 'may not produce good leader' Jul 13, 2007
During a public debate on the Jakarta gubernatorial election at the university's campus in Depok, Eko highlighted the need for the first directly-elected Jakarta governor to prioritize bureaucratic reform in the next administration, to prove Jakarta can break the "bad" cycle. "Everybody knows the Jakarta administration is one of the most corrupt in this country. There would be no better cure than bureaucratic reform," he said Thursday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Gala concert showcases aspiring young pianists Jul 12, 2007
The pianists worked hard to earn a place in the concert, which would present only the 10 best participants of the Indonesian Piano Festival, held recently at the Wisma Kinasih resort and convention facility in Depok, West Java. The performers were selected based on their progress during the music camp, as well as their performance in the student recital. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Depok street kids learn for free Jul 9, 2007
Warief Djajanto Basorie, Contributor, Depok, West Java ... Their earnestness underscores their intent to gain something from the free education they receive at Bina Insan Mandiri community learning center at the bus terminal in Depok, West Java, located 20 kilometers south of Jakarta ... Bina Insan Mandiri -- the name means to cultivate independent people -- is one of 19 community learning centers in Depok. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Piano fest inspires musicality in young pianists Jun 30, 2007
Camelia Pasandaran, Contributor, Cimanggis, Depok ... They are guest rooms of a remote inn south of Jakarta, Wisma Kinasih in Cimanggis, Depok. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Child poet touches all around him Jun 24, 2007
He enjoys playing basketball, riding his bike around his Depok neighborhood, reading automobile magazines and books such as Harry Potter and playing computer games. He spends a lot of time at the computer. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
German groups provide disaster drills at schools Jun 8, 2007
It was just another normal day at SLB Karnna Manohara, a special school for children with hearing problems in Condongcatur village of Depok subdistrict, Sleman regency. As usual, the students were studying inside their classrooms with their teachers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Polish exchange student discovers the real Indonesia Jun 3, 2007
In Indonesia, six universities are registered as AIESEC members: They are Andalas University, West Sumatra; Diponegoro University, Semarang, Central Java; Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java; Surabaya University, East Java; Padjadjaran University, West Java and University of Indonesia (UI), Depok, West Java. AIESEC is well known in the country because of its Career Days programs that are held annually. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Lehigh's Guzman Earns Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship May 31, 2007
Her first step begins this summer as Guzman will head to Depok, West Java (located in Indonesia) as she begins a ten-month stint teaching in the fourth most populated country in the world as a Fulbright Scholar ... She continued, "I began the process for the scholarship in October, which consisted of an application as well as interviews with three Lehigh faculty members, and I did not find out that I was the recipient until March. By going to Depok, my hope is to help promote mutual... (Patriotleague.com)
Air control bylaw still 99% hot air May 31, 2007
The draft would see all cars traveling in the capital, including Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang and Bogor, forced to comply with the emissions standard. John said the city police had agreed to temporarily use a 1992 law on traffic to punish those who failed emissions tests with a maximum fine of Rp 2 million or two months jail. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Poll watchdog starts life surrounded by doubt May 29, 2007
Candidates were selected in a multistage process including a fit-and-proper test organized by a panel of political scholars from the University of Indonesia in Depok. The head of the panel, Sri Budi Eko Wardani, said at the time that it was hard to select purely independent members since gubernatorial hopefuls and political parties had established vast networks made up of many community groups in the city. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Singing contest at UI May 20, 2007
Registration opened April 16 at the Student Service Center at UI Campus, Depok, West Java. Auditions took place May 12 and 13 and semi-finals were held May 19. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Retail property rents to remain stable as demand grows May 9, 2007
Surprisingly, major developments are still taking place in densely populated cities like Jakarta and, to some extent, Depok, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (the Debotabek area within a 50-km radius of Jakarta). According to Procon Indah, total retail space in this area stood at 3. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Mandiri, BRI, Bank Jabar to fund expressway project May 3, 2007
Citra Waspphutowa president director Winten Peradika said that his company, together with the local administrations, had completed land acquisition in a number of areas of Depok and Bogor, but had yet to acquire any land in Jakarta ... The Antasari-Depok-Bogor project is the 11th tollway project to be developed with the help of financing from Bank Mandiri. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Eco message goes better with a little entertainment Apr 23, 2007
At University of Indonesia's campus in Depok, Governor Sutiyoso led a green campaign to plant 1,000 trees in the area. The event, attended by Jakarta Environment Management Agency head Budirama Natakusumah and the university's rector Usman Chatib Warsa, had initially been planned as a public campaign to urge the public to build underground storage pits of excess floodwater, known as percolation pits. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Cramped commuters still waiting for better city trains Apr 20, 2007
"I prefer using the train to buses, because it's cheaper and faster. I don't have to go through traffic jams," said Tuti, a 40-year-old Depok resident who commutes to Jakarta. The fare for a economy class train ride from Depok to Jakarta is Rp 2,000. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Megacity law may smooth integration Apr 20, 2007
Jabodetabekpunjur stands for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Puncak and Cianjur. Tangerang is currently part of Banten province while the other cities are in West Java. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Rendra to appear in new film Apr 17, 2007
Rendra, who is the head of the Bengkel theater in Depok, West Java, will play the role of an old, uneducated member of the Samin tribe in Central Java. "I like the story. It's very complex and full of great messages but delivered in a simple way," said the 72-year-old, explaining his reasons for accepting the role. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
First class health service comes to Yogyakarta Apr 13, 2007
Ring Road Utara in Condongcatur, Depok, Sleman, the hospital has 179 beds, including six VVIP and 23 VIP treatment rooms on the fourth floor. The third floor is for first-class treatment rooms, and maternity and pediatric units, while the second floor houses the second- and third-class treatment rooms. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'Govt's outreach strategy not working' Apr 4, 2007
He lives in Depok, West Java. Ideally the state should take care of neglected children, such as street children. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
UI set for 10-kilometer marathon Apr 1, 2007
Those interested in this event may register at the center for services unit (GPMT) in UI Campus, Depok, West Java, at the rector's office building UI Campus, Salemba, Central Jakarta, or visit www. ui. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
To be honest, I haven't Mar 27, 2007
WARIEF DJAJANTO BASORIE Depok, West Java. Opinion. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Former members warn against NII Mar 21, 2007
"Now they are aggressively campaigning in Depok (West Java) and Jakarta. We don't want to see them thrive again in Bandung like seven years ago," said Dede, who led an NII village in Pulogadung, Jakarta from 2000 to 2003. Dede said it was difficult to track what the money was actually being used for. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
JI militant dies in shoot-out with police Mar 21, 2007
"This is Abu Dujanah's network," the national police chief's spokesman, Sisno Adiwinoto, said while telling of the shoot-out on a street in the Yogyakarta district of Depok Sleman. "There are some suspects [in custody], but they are Dujanah's network.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Mt Gede, Pangrango guides now available Mar 19, 2007
WIPA, formed in 2003, is composed largely of graduates and students of the Geography Department at the University of Indonesia, and includes as well students at the Department of Geodesy at Pakuan University in Bogor and Gunadarma University in Depok. Members of WIPA have worked on these materials since 1998. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
