Megawati defends govt in state of nation speech
Fighting to retain her presidency, Indonesian leader insists she has brought stability to the economy.
President Megawati Sukarnoputri, bracing herself for a tough
Author: Derwin Pereira
Jakarta to build $870m seaport
The new port, to be completed by 2010, will relieve overcrowding at the Tanjung Priok terminal and compete with other regional ports.
Indonesia
How Mega surged back into contention
NEWS ANALYSIS
President used her incumbency to pull off a turnaround, putting Wiranto out of the race and cutting Bambang's lead on her.
It
Jakarta jitters as polls enter Round 2
Bambang-Megawati race confirmed but blast at election commission HQ sparks worries that things may turn nasty now.
In an ominous sign, a blast
Bali bombers won’t walk free, says Jakarta
Assurance comes a day after court rules anti-terror law should not be retroactive.
TOP judicial officials yesterday tried to douse a raging controversy
Jakarta court rules against anti-terror laws
Judges say that powerful anti-terrorism decree introduced after Bali bombings should not have been made retroactive.
In a major setback in the fight
Golkar – Wiranto, Akbar and Jusuf battle for party control
A battle is on for the heart and soul of Indonesia's Golkar.
The party is split three ways, with its chairman Akbar Tandjung,
Mega and rivals seeking alliances
Front-runners position themselves for Round 2 in September with both Mega and Bambang camps eyeing Golkar vote.
The jockeying and deal-making for Round
Indonesian polls set for second round
Bambang stays in the lead as Megawati and Wiranto race to win critical second position for a place in September run-off.
All eyes
Bambang ahead in early counts
Millions of Indonesians voted yesterday in a historic direct presidential election that could pave the way for a former general to take
Polls not a clear-cut affair?
ASIAN AGENDA: INDONESIA VOTES
Just months ago, there was a clear front runner; now the fear is that Indonesia's direct presidential polls could
We want change’
INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2004
Indonesia votes on Monday in its first direct presidential election. The Straits Times Indonesia Bureau caught up with voters