Flood inundates the central of Jakarta, Thursday night.

Govt needs special board to tackle floods

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Indonesia needs a special agency to tackle flood as the capital city, Jakarta, is inundated. The current agencies focus not only on floods in particular. Floods hit Jakarta every year, inflicted losses to social and economic aspects and paralyzed people's activities.  "We need an agency that really focuses on flood since the disaster is unpredictable," the Chairman...

Former Jakarta's governor, Fauzi Bowo (file photo)

The former Jakarta’s governor to give lecture in Germany

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - After handing over his title as Jakarta's Governor, Fauzi Bowo is scheduled to depart for Berlin, Germany. He is appointed as a speaker in ASEAN and European Union Capital Cities Forum. "I will deliver general lecture in ASEAN and European Union Capital Cities Forum. It is very important because the event can be utilized to exchange information and...

Some kids play in slum area in Jakarta. Jakarta remains an attractive destination for migrants hailing from rural areas, who are looking to improve the quality of their life. (illustration)

Senin , 15 Oct 2012, 18:32 WIB

Jokowi and the speculation that lingers

New Governor of Jakarta Joko Widodo (left) and his deputy, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, greet thousands of people who gather outside the parliamentary building in Kebon Sirih Street, Jakarta, on Monday.

Senin , 15 Oct 2012, 17:17 WIB

Jokowi, the inauguration, and 'love letters'