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Hobbits of Indonesia a Different Human Species
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Three old bones from a left wrist offer a new twist in the long running debate about the so called hobbits of Indonesia, suggesting they were indeed a small and different kind of human species, rather than modern humans with a growth disorder as Roger Highfield, Science Editor of the Telegraph writes.
Kupang-Language Bible: Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
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A Kupang-based team has finished translating the New Testament into the local language of Timor, called Kupang language. Kupang language is considered to be a symbol of unity in East Nusa Tenggara province. The translation took nine years to complete and is titled Tuhan Allah Pung Janji Baru.
Ancient Batak Plaques Unearthed: Medan, Sumatra
By Barrie | No Comments » The Medan Archeological Center has found two ancient relics in the form of stone plaques believed to be left by former Batak rulers, which archeologists say date back to the 14th century.
Prambanan Restoration to Begin: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Post-earthquake restoration of the famous heritage Hindu Prambanan Temple on the borderline of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces should start this month, thanks to funding from Saudi Arabia.
Muslims Must Agree to Determine Islamic Calendar
By Barrie | No Comments » Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed hope here on Tuesday that Moslems would agree on a single criterion to determine an Islamic calendar, specially the date of the Idul Fitri post-fasting celebrations.
Linguists Urge Good Indonesian in the Media
By Barrie | No Comments » Linguists in Bali have called on the mass media to use proper Indonesian to prevent the further spread of bahasa gaul, or slang, across the archipelago. In a discussion organized by the Bali Mass Media Language Forum (FMMB), linguists from the Denpasar-based Udayana University said the media should play a more active role in preserving the Indonesian language.
East Java Cave Depicts Buddha’s Journey: Jireg, East Java
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The road running along the hill in Jireg village, Bondowoso, East Java, is deserted. Once in a while, a motorbike breaks the silence. In this arid and rocky area far from the noise of the island’s cities, is a cave containing what could be some of the most important carvings in Indonesia.
Sharia Should Stress Morals
By Barrie | No Comments » Demands to implement sharia by a number of Muslim circles should not refer to the implementation of Islamic law, but instead focus on moral enhancement, People’s Consultative Assembly Speaker Hidayat Nurwahid said in Bandung.
Preparing for Ramadhan: Yogyakarta, Central Java
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With Ramadhan fast approaching, Muslims across the country are busily preparing themselves for the event. In Yogyakarta, the purification rites held before the holy month are known as nyadran, ruwahan or merti dusun.
UN Doesn’t Recognize 613 Islands: Riau, North Sumatra
By Barrie | No Comments » The United Nations does not recognize 613 out of the 2,408 islands in Riau Islands province registered by the regional administration, according to a local official.
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