Golkar ‘still wants Suharto as President for 7th term’
GOLKAR chief Harmoko, brushing aside rumours of President Suharto's health, has said that the ruling party will continue to back the long-serving
Author: Derwin Pereira
Jakarta has stake in resolving Spratlys dispute, says Alatas
FOREIGN Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday that Jakarta had a stake in resolving the Spratlys dispute given that any conflict in the
Suharto blames speculators, El Nino
President says these two factors are responsible for region's economic turmoil.
PRESIDENT Suharto has blamed currency speculators and the El Nino climatic phenomenon
A boss who went out of his way to help his workers
Slaying of S'pore businessman in Jakarta
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THERE is little wonder that 500 workers lined up to donate blood to Singapore businessman Mark Wong,
Stay calm, Suharto tells nation
'Don't lose hope in resolving crisis'
PRESIDENT Suharto has called on Indonesians to remain calm and not lose hope in overcoming the country's
Tighten belts, avoid lavish lifestyle, says Gen Try
Free spending could make less well-off unhappy.
INDONESIAN Vice-President Try Sutrisno has called on Indonesians to tighten their belts and avoid a lavish
Suharto’s half-brother agrees to drop charges
But officials must acknowledge his bank is sound.
PRESIDENT Suharto's half-brother and business tycoon Probosutedjo has agreed to drop charges against government officials
Ruling Golkar backs Suharto for 7th term
No other figure for President, says party chief
INDONESIA'S ruling Golkar party has confirmed President Suharto's nomination for a seventh term in office.
The
No pay rise for Indonesian civil servants
INDONESIAN civil servants will not get a pay increase despite rising living costs caused by the recent economic downturn.
State Minister for Administrative
Muslim body’s chief talks of quitting
But analysts feel Nadhlatul Ulama chairman is just testing the waters.
THE leader of Indonesia's largest Muslim organisation has said he intends to
Indonesian fires bad for region’s eco-system
Blazes will add to global warming, scientists warn
THE forest fires in Indonesia are damaging the region's eco-system and will contribute to global
Jakarta wants new energy sources developed
PRESIDENT Suharto, concerned that Indonesia's energy resources could dry up in 50 years' time, yesterday called for new resources to be developed