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From: Adek/Jakarta
"Please give more (and) different information. (it's) not enough!"
A: We try to include as much news in our program as time permits.
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From: Wayhu/Massachusetts, US
"I'm studying at MIT Sloan. and watch your (interesting) program."
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From: Taofik/Bandung
"How about you two wearing traditional costumes every week?"
A: We wear Indonesian clothing on special occasions such as Independence
Day.
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Din Syamsudin, President Muhamadiah |
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Susi Susanti, Badminton Gold Medalist |
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Vindex Tengker, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta |
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Top models Alanis Webber and Yama Carlos |
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The coordinator of the human rights group Kontras Usman Hamid |
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The New Look of Indonesia Now
Metro TV's weekly English-language news program "Indonesia Now" will get a new face beginning February 16.
Jakarta native Frida Lidwina will join Dalton Tanonaka as co-anchor of the internationally-distributed broadcast.
"Frida's energy, skills and personality are perfect for our show. She'll continue the standards set by Kania Sutisnawinata," said Tanonaka.
"I'm pleased to join Dalton on a program that's so important in getting out the complete picture of Indonesia," said Lidwina.
Lidwina joined Metro TV in 2004, and has been anchoring several business and news programs in Bahasa Indonesia. She is a journalism graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Western Australia in Perth.
"Frida will also boost our business coverage at a critical time in global economics," said executive producer Rullah Malik. "She'll use her extensive contacts in securing stories and interviews about Indonesia's corporate world and financial markets."
Indonesia Now is seen internationally by satellite and internet. It debuted in September 2006, and airs in Jakarta on Saturdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 1 a.m.
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Indonesia Now anchor Frida Lidwina interviews property tycoon Ciputra in his south Jakarta office building.
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METRO TV'S "INDONESIA NOW" AIRING AT NEW TIMES |
The country's first international English-language news program has moved to new times.
"Indonesia Now," co-anchored by Dalton Tanonaka and Frida Lidwina, is seen on Saturdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 1 a.m. The move was designed to bring the weekly program to more people.
"Indonesia Now" provides the week's top news stories in Indonesia and Asia, along with regular segments that take a closer look at the country that's home to more Muslims than anywhere else in the world. "IndoBiz" reports on corporate and market developments; "Destination Indonesia" takes viewers to scenic and historic locations throughout the archipelago; and "Islam Today" is an objective look at the contemporary practice of religion.
"The response throughout our first year has been extremely gratifying," said Tanonaka, who brought the international experience to the effort after anchoring at CNN International in Hong Kong, CNBC Asia and NHK in Tokyo. "Our goal of telling the whole story of Indonesia has global significance."
"Indonesia Now" debuted September 1, 2006, and is seen throughout the world by satellite and Internet TV, including in Japan on NHK.
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LIDWINA LEARNED FROM TIME AWAY
Sometimes it takes going away to make you feel more at home.
That's what Frida Lidwina experienced during her four years studying in the U.S.
The Jakarta native decided early on that she wanted to be a journalist, as a child watching the American television series "Murphy Brown" about a fictional anchorwoman.
"I probably didn't know what she did, but I know I wanted to be like her," says Lidwina.
It was while attending the University of California-Berkeley when she felt the strong ties to her home country.
"When I was in America I felt a lot more Indonesian than when I'm home. I guess it's something we all want to hang onto," she says. "And here I feel more international."
There were no other Indonesians in her journalism program at the time, so Lidwina learned to depend on herself. "It was lonely... just me," she recalled. "I learned to survive on my own."
Now she spends her free time around friends, either mall-hopping, seeing movies or dining out.
"I love Japanese food. And junk food!" she laughs.
Her long-range goal is simple.
"I would love to be a good mother, and balance my career and personal life."
frida@metrotvnews.com |
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| Dalton Tanonaka |
THE NEWEST CHALLENGE FOR TANONAKA
He's been involved in start-ups before, but Dalton Tanonaka says "Indonesia Now" is his biggest challenge.
"To me, there's more than just starting a new program at stake here. It's about shining important light on critical issues," says the veteran news anchor who's helped launch similar projects in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
The perception of an Islam versus the West battle is played out in the media throughout the world. But often than not, Tanonaka believes, it's an unbalanced view that the public sees.
"We will report in an unbiased, complete manner from the home of the world's biggest Muslim population," he promises.
Journalistic goals aside, Tanonaka says living for the first time in Southeast Asia has been a pleasant adventure. "I'm enjoying the people, who are Indonesia's best resource. And there so many fascinating places to visit, some where time seems to have stopped.
"And if you want an unbelievable foot massage, this is the place."
dalton@metrotvnews.com |
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| “Taste of Indonesia” with Vindex Tengker |
 A new segment focusing on Indonesia’s diverse cuisine debuted April 5.
“Taste of Indonesia” features Four Seasons Hotel Executive Chef Vindex
Tengker cooking dishes from throughout the archipelago.
“He puts his special ‘Vindex Twist’ on each dish as well,” says segment host
Dalton Tanonaka.
The segment is part of the program’s regular “Destination Indonesia”
feature, and runs the first week of each month. For each segment recipe, click here. |
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This Week On Indonesia Now
Sri Sultan
Hamengku Buwono X
What will it take for this man to run for president of Indonesia? We ask Yogyakarta's governor in Indonesia Now's second anniversary special.
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INTERVIEW
Olympic gold medalists Hendra Setiawan and Markus Kido |
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TANONAKA IN JAKARTA POST WEEKENDER
The thoughts and impressions of Indonesia Now anchor Dalton Tanonaka can be found on the pages of the Jakarta Post's Weekender Magazine, published on the last Friday of each month. His regular column touches on life and lessons learned in Indonesia. The fees from his writings are funding a scholarship for a deserving college student seeking a career in international journalism. His column can be found by clicking the Weekender cover at
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INDONESIA NOW
STAFF |
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Executive Producer
Rullah Malik
Senior Producer
Devi Trianna
Producer
Devianti Faridz
Associate Producers
Zelda Savitri
Aichi Khalik
Reporter
Mehulika
Guest Coordinator
Gamila Mustika Burhan
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INDOFACTS
MOTTO:
Unity in Diversity
ANTHEM:
Indonesia Raya
CAPITAL:
Jakarta
LANGUAGE:
Bahasa Indonesia
GOVERNMENT:
Republic
LAND AREA:
1,919,440 sq. km.
POPULATION:
234,693,997
CURRENCY:
Rupiah
TIME ZONE:
GMT+7-9
COUNTRY CODE:
+62
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