Archives for the ‘Journalism, Freedom of expression’ Category

Nice photos in Serpong, Banten

By kurnia • Jun 4th, 2008 • Category: Journalism, Freedom of expression

These were pictures taken by Rini (First and second left) and Mayang in Bumi Serpong Damai last week. It was quite good as they learned very fast. The butterfly photo was even only taken by the Nokia 6500 classic 2.0-megapixel camera.



Fuel prices up 30%, Angkot fares up 25%, no rise in Busway fare

By kurnia • May 24th, 2008 • Category: JUST DO IT, Jakarta, Journalism, Freedom of expression

I took a busway on Saturday following the government announcement that fuel prices rose around 30 %. The busway fare remained the same at Rp 3,500. But angkot fares up from Rp 2,000 to 2, 500. What is angkot? Angkot is a public transportation in Jakarta (and the whole country as well) comprising minibus and […]



Manchester United rules, F*** others

By kurnia • May 18th, 2008 • Category: JUST DO IT, Journalism, Freedom of expression

Just to remind you that ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League final, Man United has won EPL 2008, while Chelsea only finished second after failing to beat Bolton in its last match. Another fact was that Chelsea lost in the League Cup final against Totenham Hotspur 1-2.Mentally, Man Utd players are stronger than Chelsea when it […]



Two Indonesians commit suicide for fuel prices planned hike

By kurnia • May 10th, 2008 • Category: JUST DO IT, Journalism, Freedom of expression

Hari-hari ini, membaca harian Pos Kota mungkin banyak gunanya. Kita tidak memperoleh wacana-wacana besar, seperti dicanangkan para pejabat, menteri, atau pakar. Tetapi, kita memperoleh cerita dari pengalaman keseharian orang-orang kecil, orang-orang yang sering luput dari perhatian kita. Orang-orang yang keberadaannya mungkin tak terbayangkan oleh para petinggi pengambil keputusan. Terutama, yang terkait dengan wacana besar, kenaikan […]



Mbah “Ferrari” Jingkrak Restaurant, Blok M

By kurnia • Apr 11th, 2008 • Category: Journalism, Freedom of expression

Just picture and video when a bunch of journalists had a dinner in Mbah “Ferrari” Jingkrak Restaurant, Blok M, South Jakarta. Story will be posted later
This restaurant is established to serve Javanese and those who love Javanese food. The taste of the food ranges from average to delicious. The most delicious food is […]



Anti islam Fitna film

By kurnia • Mar 28th, 2008 • Category: Journalism, Freedom of expression

I just watched the controversial film Fitna produced by a dutch politician in youtube. A shocking film as it cited Koran verses and displayed terror attacks such as the Sept. 11, 2001 and London bombing committed by those who claimed to represent Islam.
As a Muslim, I condemned those attacks, but this film also […]



Addressing youth environment forum at University of Indonesia

By kurnia • Mar 21st, 2008 • Category: Journalism, Freedom of expression

Me, Rully Sumanda of Walhi and beautiful Valerina Daniel addressed a youth forum on environment at the University of Indonesia campus on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
The moderator was Ibnu Najib, also an old friend.
It was encouraging to see some 150 high school and university students attending such an environment forum. Photo by Hanny Dwi […]