Indonesian cellphone users are increasingly worried (if not annoyed) with the new trend in junk text message: a message saying you have been voodooed.
Although it is just another form of junk message, some logic-deficient users are increasingly worried.
Cellphone operators are being accused as well: distributing such messages to increase traffic. Banking on people who pass the message to each other. Something that operators strongly denied.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Jakarta Flood: 3 dead, thousands displaced
The Jakarta flood on Friday has killed 3 and displaced thousands, according to Kompas.com.
360, 2000 and 600 people are displaced in West, East, and Central Jakarta respectively.
The people found safety at schools and houses of worships.
Until Saturday there are still 26 points of flooded area, according to Traffic Management Centre of the Jakarta Police. (1)
Image source: Kompas.com
360, 2000 and 600 people are displaced in West, East, and Central Jakarta respectively.
The people found safety at schools and houses of worships.
Until Saturday there are still 26 points of flooded area, according to Traffic Management Centre of the Jakarta Police. (1)
Image source: Kompas.com
Friday, February 1, 2008
Jakarta flood: The president is soaked
It's that time of the year again.
Rain, flood, oh what a surprise.
At least this time not only the little people who suffer: The president's entourage was caught in the flood around central Jakarta. The president had to change car and got his shoes soaked in the process. [1].
Fauzi Bowo, Jakarta governor, said he was not surprised that Jakarta is flooded (yet again).
"It was already predicted by the meteorology agency (BMG), so we are prepared". Said the governor. [2]
It was not clear whether the president was also prepared (to get soaked).
Image: President's car being towed back to presidential palace.
Image source: Kompas.com
Rain, flood, oh what a surprise.
At least this time not only the little people who suffer: The president's entourage was caught in the flood around central Jakarta. The president had to change car and got his shoes soaked in the process. [1].
Fauzi Bowo, Jakarta governor, said he was not surprised that Jakarta is flooded (yet again)."It was already predicted by the meteorology agency (BMG), so we are prepared". Said the governor. [2]
It was not clear whether the president was also prepared (to get soaked).
Image: President's car being towed back to presidential palace.
Image source: Kompas.com
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Getting a driver's license will not be so easy
Getting a driver's license will not be so easy. The Jakarta police is putting an effort to eliminate bribing in obtaining driver's license. Or so says Kompol Gatot Subroto, the chief of drivers license section, the Jakarta police. [1]
This step, he said is to "ensure the individuals holding the license have the ability to drive, and understand the traffic regulations."
Getting driver's license in Indonesia is notoriously difficult, not because the exam is hard, but allegedly it is made difficult so the examiners can get kickbacks from bribes.
It is no wonder that his statement is received with great cynicism.
This step, he said is to "ensure the individuals holding the license have the ability to drive, and understand the traffic regulations."
Getting driver's license in Indonesia is notoriously difficult, not because the exam is hard, but allegedly it is made difficult so the examiners can get kickbacks from bribes.
It is no wonder that his statement is received with great cynicism.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
New face of Kompas.com
Not being a regular visitor of Kompas, it was a nice surprise to see the new face of Kompas.com.
The well-designed, blog-like format is a leap forward compared to its previous looks.
It almost looks like the New York Times, only better.
It is surely better to your eyes than the ad-cluttered detik.com.
The well-designed, blog-like format is a leap forward compared to its previous looks.
It almost looks like the New York Times, only better.
It is surely better to your eyes than the ad-cluttered detik.com.
Dian Sastro is blogging
Dian Sastrowardoyo, an Indonesian actress, apparently has started her own blog.The blog features her writing, both in English and Bahasa Indonesia, photos and even youtube video.
Dian Sastro is known for her movies "Pasir Berbisik" and "Ada Apa dengan Cinta", of which won her a few awards in the country and abroad.
More about her here.
Gus Dur: "I am Chinese"
Indonesia's former president Abdurahman Wahid (Gus Dur) said that he is actually chinese, in a recent talk show in Jakarta."I am chinese with a mix of Arabian and Indian. My ancestors are chinese". [1]
Gus Dur claimed that he is a descendant of the Princess of Campa, one of the wives of the king of Majapahit, Brawijaya V.
(This website shows photos of the cemetery where the princess was buried, in East Java).
The reason why he is saying this is unclear, but Gus Dur is known by Indonesians for his pointless rants.
Indonesian government : 18 billion rupiah for Wimax
Indonesian government through the Department of Communications and Informatics set aside 18 billion rupiah in 2008 to develop Wimax broadband in Indonesia.
From the budget, 8 billion rupiah will be used to purchase measurement tools and licensed software, and the rest will be spent to pay 150 researchers.
Wimax is one of the broadband technology using 2.3 MHz frequency. [1]
From the budget, 8 billion rupiah will be used to purchase measurement tools and licensed software, and the rest will be spent to pay 150 researchers.
Wimax is one of the broadband technology using 2.3 MHz frequency. [1]
Bank Indonesia's performance should not be affected: President
President Yudhoyono through presidential spokesman Andi Malarangeng said that Bank Indonesia (Indonesian Central Bank) 's performance should not be affected by the legal status of its governor.
"Corruption eradication must carry on, but [BI's] monetary authority should function properly".
"We hope BI will stay professional just like before". [1]
The Governor of Bank Indonesia was charged of corruption by The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday [2].
"Corruption eradication must carry on, but [BI's] monetary authority should function properly".
"We hope BI will stay professional just like before". [1]
The Governor of Bank Indonesia was charged of corruption by The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday [2].
The Governor of Indonesia's Central Bank: "I am shocked"
The governor of Indonesia's Central Bank (Bank Indonesia), Burhanuddin Abdullah, in a press conference said that he was shocked and sad to be officially charged of corruption related to the flow of Bank Indonesia's money to members of Parliament.
"Although I have not received the official letter, I am shocked, depressed and saddened by the news circulating right now. "
" I will proof that I am innocent". [1]
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced Monday that Burhanuddin, along with BI legal affairs director Oey Hoey Tiong and former head of BI's communication bureau Rusli Simanjuntak, were suspects in the case surrounding the misappropriation of BI funds worth Rp 31.5 billion (about US$3.38 million). [2]
[1] seputar-indonesia.com translated from bahasa Indonesia. Image from the same source.
[2] Jakarta Post
"Although I have not received the official letter, I am shocked, depressed and saddened by the news circulating right now. "" I will proof that I am innocent". [1]
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced Monday that Burhanuddin, along with BI legal affairs director Oey Hoey Tiong and former head of BI's communication bureau Rusli Simanjuntak, were suspects in the case surrounding the misappropriation of BI funds worth Rp 31.5 billion (about US$3.38 million). [2]
[1] seputar-indonesia.com translated from bahasa Indonesia. Image from the same source.
[2] Jakarta Post
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