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Indonesian-Canadian Islamic Universities strengthen ties

The Comparative Research Center and Culture of Muslim Communities at the Simon Fraser University (CCSMSC-SFU) ...

President Yudhoyono dedicates World Statesman Award to all Indonesian people

Despite some controversies at home, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono finally accepted the World Statesman Award from ...

Govt approves budget for W Sumatra`s tsunami evacuee shelters

The government has approved budget allocations for the construction of tsunami evacuee shelters in West Sumatra`s ...

President approves new tobacco regulation

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed a government regulation, PP No. 109/2012, on the use of approved ...

Batam reopens "Ex-Vietnamese Camp" Museum for tourists

The Batam municipal government in Riau Islands has reopened the "Ex-Vietnamese Camp" Museum in Galang Island for ...

Indonesia becomes model of tolerance in diversity: minister

The Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Suryadharma Ali, has stated that Indonesia has become a model of ...

Thousands of houses in C Kalimantan flooded

More than 8,870 houses in a number of subdistricts in Central Kalimantan have been flooded for four days due to the ...

Russia warns against hysterics over pussy riot sentencing

Russia warned the West against "hysterics" over the Pussy Riot sentencing Monday as police said they were hunting ...

Semarang to restrict cigarette ads

The Semarang city administration will restrict cigarette advertisements when a draft regional regulation on no smoking ...

Interfaith dialogue closes with action plan determination

The last day of the 6th Regional Interfaith Dialogue will determine the action plan that will be discussed later on ...

Flash flood sweeps through five sub-districts in E Java

A flash flood swept through five sub-districts in Probolinggo district, East Java, on Sunday morning, destroying ...

Christians celebrate Xmas eve in peace

Christians in the capital observed the Christmas Eve in peace on Saturday night, with no significant security ...

FPI ready to help secure Christmas celebrations

The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) is ready to help police secure places of worship during Christmas and New Year ...

TNI to focus on civic missions in Papua

Commander of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Admiral Agus Suhartono said TNI will focus on the implementation of ...

Strict regulations required to reduce number of smokers

Strict regulations and their consistent enforcement are required in Indonesia to reduce the number of smokers and ...