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Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla has said that Solo Mayor Joko Widodo is the candidate most suited to taking over governorship of the capital. “I have spoken to Mr. Jokowi, just to let him know that I think he has the capacity to be Jakarta’s governor...
In the meeting, Jimly emphasized that as a nation based on law, it should be the rule of law — as opposed to economic or political supremacy — that serves as the basis for national life. But, he said in his brief remarks, this was not the case today. ...
A Komodo dragon walks at the Komodo National Park in Komodo island, Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province October 4, 2011. Former Indonesia vice president Jusuf Kalla has been appointed as the island ambassador to campaign for the island's recognition... View Photo »
Growth in tourism in East Nusa Tenggara will lead to increased economic opportunities
“We must first have the complete infrastructure to make that happen. If we do that halfheartedly, it won’t work for sure,” he said earlier this week. “What if the vehicle runs out of gas in places where there is no facility for natural gas refueling?” ...
Vice President Jusuf Kalla met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday reportedly to discuss the recent spate of violence in Aceh, in a sign of the gravity with which the government is treating the run-up to the regional elections there. A...
“So far there are no standout candidates,” he said. Wiranto, a former political affairs minister under President Abdurrahman Wahid, made an unsuccessful run for president in 2004 and in 2009 was Jusuf Kalla’s running mate in their failed bid. The...
Former Indonesia vice president Jusuf Kalla (L) and his wife stand near a Komodo dragon during a visit to the Komodo National Park in Komodo island, Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province October 4, 2011. Jusuf Kalla has been appointed as the island... View Photo »
It was like what I saw in war films ... Dead bodies scattered, everything destroyed. I still remember [former vice president] Jusuf Kalla mentioning that there were around 10,000 dead. In fact, it was way more than that: [nearly] 200,000.
The ceremony was attended by then vice president Jusuf Kalla and then transportation minister Hatta Radjasa. (JP/Jerry Adiguna)Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest private airline, launched a new route on Monday, servicing a direct route from Surabaya, East...
JP/ Jerry Adiguna Hundreds of guests, including Vice President Boediono, flocked to the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Central Jakarta to celebrate Japan’s Emperor Akihito’s 78th birthday. The guests also included former vice president Jusuf Kalla, Coordinating...
Muhammad Jusuf Kalla (born Watampone, South Sulawesi; May 15, 1942) is the current Vice President of Indonesia and Chairman of the Golkar Party. Full Article
Former Indonesia vice president Jusuf Kalla speaks to reporters during a visit to the Komodo National Park in Indonesia's Komodo island October 4, 2011. Jusuf Kalla has been appointed as the island ambassador to campaign for the island's recognition as a New 7 Wonders of Nature. The...
View Photo »Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the office of the Council of Ministers and Senior Vice President of the Centrist Asia Pacific Demacrats International (CAPDI) Sok An (2nd L), Chairman of CAPDI Muhammad Jusuf Kalla (L), President and Chief of Executive of CAPDI...
View Photo »Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L), Muhammad Jusuf Kalla (C), Chairman of the Centrist Asia Pacific Demacrats International (CAPDI) and Sok An (R), Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in charge of the office of the Council of Ministers and Senior Vice President of the CAPDI,...
View Photo »A Komodo dragon walks at the Komodo National Park in Komodo island, Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province October 4, 2011. Former Indonesia vice president Jusuf Kalla has been appointed as the island ambassador to campaign for the island's recognition as a New 7 Wonders of Nature. The...
View Photo »Former Indonesia vice president Jusuf Kalla speaks to reporters during a visit to the Komodo National Park in Indonesia's Komodo island October 4, 2011. Jusuf Kalla has been appointed as the island ambassador to campaign for the island's recognition as a New 7 Wonders of Nature. The...
View Photo »Growth in tourism in East Nusa Tenggara will lead to increased economic opportunities
It was like what I saw in war films ... Dead bodies scattered, everything destroyed. I still remember [former vice president] Jusuf Kalla mentioning that there were around 10,000 dead. In fact, it was way more than that: [nearly] 200,000.
