Indonesian lawmakers slam IMF for holding out on funds
Regional Economic CRUNCH
INDONESIAN legislators yesterday lashed out at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its decision to delay disbursement of aid money,
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Indonesia riled by advert promoting disputed island
Malaysian firm wooing tourists at German fair.
INDONESIA might lodge an official protest against Malaysia following the promotion of the disputed Sipadan island
Suharto given new security powers to counter unrest
Regional Economic CRUNCH
PRESIDENT Suharto was yesterday granted new security powers to counter social unrest and subversion.
The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the country's
‘My next post? How about the vice-presidency?’
Indonesian Environment Minister Sarwono Kusumaatmadja does not expect to serve another term in the Cabinet.
On what he planned to do when relieved
Suharto to be given ‘extra powers to handle emergencies’
Nature of new powers not made known, says Golkar member.
ALL five factions of Indonesia's top policy-making body have agreed to grant special
V-P favourite Habibie quits company posts
He is expected to be sworn in next week.
INDONESIA'S Research and Technology Minister B. J. Habibie yesterday quit as head of three
Indonesia’s factions disagree on need for political change
INDONESIA'S main factions in its top policy-making body yesterday stood united in backing President Suharto's statement of accountability but differed on the
Crisis is not political, say Golkar legislators
Indonesia's democratic and constitutional reforms progressing 'on schedule'.
Regional Economic CRUNCH
LEGISLATORS of the ruling Golkar party yesterday maintained that the crisis confronting Indonesia
Party leader slams ‘biased’ reporting
Regional Economic CRUNCH
A GOLKAR legislator has lashed out at foreign journalists for biased coverage on Indonesia.
"I have received many complaints from my
Jakarta opposition wants meeting on crisis
Legislators to query why currency turmoil not solved.
LEGISLATORS from the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) want a special meeting to discuss Indonesia's
Ministers back use of regional currencies for trade
ASEAN finance ministers yesterday backed a move to use regional currencies for trade within the grouping.
The plan could start on a bilateral
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SENIOR Asean officials yesterday agreed to set up a permanent secretariat to provide technical and analytical support for