Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido: Partners in Olympic gold Aug 19, 2008
Hendra, who was born in Pemalang, Central Java, on Aug. 25, 1984, was raised the youngest of three sons. His two older sisters -- Sylvia Anggraini (who later married 2000 Sydney Olympics silver medalist and 2001 world champion Hendrawan) and Ivonne Anggraini -- both used to play the sport too. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
* Mother pleads for Philippines to release kids May 14, 2007
AP, PEMALANG, Indonesia Monday, May 14, 2007, Page 4. The wife of one of Southeast Asia's most-wanted terror suspects has asked the Philippines to release four of their children who were found in a suspected militant hide-out, a relative of the Indonesian woman said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Having multi wives, raising multiple opinions Mar 11, 2007
"The boy is mine!" screamed Sapaah, a 29-year-old woman who hails from Pemalang, Central Java, as she lunged herself toward Dina. My attempt to separate the two women was futile, as each warned me to stay out of their business. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Exciting initiatives announced in Barcelona Feb 26, 2007
How much would you have to spend to transfer that amount of money to your family in a villages near, let's say Pemalang, Central Java. If you and your family each have a bank account, the cost may not be much. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)