Blasts in Jakarta and Sulawesi greet New Year
A series of bomb explosions rocked four churches in strife-torn Central Sulawesi as Indonesia entered a new year bracing itself for another
Author: Derwin Pereira
Police chief says soldiers killed Theys
The accusation is certain to widen the rift between the police and the army, which has brushed aside the charges.
In a move
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
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
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
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
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