Tariff cuts mark milestone for Asean today
Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand keep pledge to cut tariffs to no more than 5%
In a move that will
Author: Derwin Pereira
Suharto pardon ‘likely to get parliament’s approval’
But the pardon will most likely be on the condition that he returns the wealth he allegedly embezzled, says Amien Rais
National Assembly
‘High-risk’ image won’t help Indonesia, says Mega
With not much good news to report, she says economic recovery and regaining investor confidence are top priorities
Indonesia needs to shed its
13 hurt in Jakarta explosion
Police were last night investigating an explosion which injured at least 13 people at a flyover near the Parliament complex - venue
Gus Dur to sack defiant generals
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, still bent on imposing emergency rule that needs armed forces (TNI) backing, is likely to sack his army,
Army tells Gus Dur : No emergency rule
Military vows to protect the August national assembly impeachment hearings against the President.
The Indonesian army yesterday warned President Abdurrahman Wahid against declaring
Thousands protest rise in fuel prices
Violent demonstrations in various areas of Indonesia against a 30% hike may spread in the next few days, it is feared.
Political temperatures
Tycoons Under Siege
INDONESIA'S MONEY MEN
The ethnic Chinese tycoons who thrived during the Suharto era are down but not out. DERWIN PEREIRA of the Straits
Gus Dur may be out sooner
As president plans another overseas trip, legislators move to bring forward his impeachment hearing by a month.
Indonesian legislators yesterday looked set to
Mega’s no-show deals blow to hope of unity
Indonesian V-P's absence from first meeting of reshuffled Cabinet sees Gus Dur's hopes of healing rift fade.
President Abdurrahman Wahid's move to appease
Gus Dur to boycott impeachment session
President Abdurrahman Wahid remained in a defiant mood against moves to topple him, signalling yesterday that he intends to boycott impeachment proceedings
Police close ranks, defy Gus Dur decree
Indonesian leader left red-faced as police top brass sign petition saying they won't be drawn into politics.
President Abdurrahman Wahid was staring at