KL played rough with Indonesia over islands
Indonesians dispute Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's account in their long-standing dispute over two islands. He claimed Malaysia was not aggressive the
Indonesia
Political parties still back Mega’s govt, says Akbar
Golkar chief throws his support behind the President, rejecting calls to oust her after protests over unpopular price hikes.
One of Indonesia's most
Fight me at ballot box, Mega tells rivals
Her challenge shows how seriously she takes threats by an opposition front to topple her 18-month administration.
President Megawati Sukarnoputri fired the opening
Bashir faces life term with treason charge
Dossier listing his crimes is sent to the prosecutor.
Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of being the spiritual leader of the militant
Price-hike retreat the start of Mega’s rough ride ahead
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The Indonesian President will continue to face protests at home over a host of other issues.
What a difference 18 months can
Pointless’ for Jakarta to review air borders
It might have appeared innocuous at first sight.
Just four lines in a seven-page year-end review of foreign policy touching on Jakarta's concerns
Mega gives in to price-hike protesters
Partial subsidies will be resumed, rolling back fuel and electricity prices, which could put Jakarta at odds with aid groups.
More than two
Mega gets a reprieve, but for how long?
Price protests have not spiralled out of hand but simmering resentment could still undermine her government.
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President Megawati Sukarnoputri may breathe a
Jakarta’s business bungles
The uproar over the sale of PT Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia and the arrest of Polaris executives shake foreign investor confidence
It’s open season in Indonesian politics
SCANDALS, SMEAR CAMPAIGNS, BACKSTABBINGS
Jakarta’s warning to Aceh and Papua : Secession bids will be crushed by force
Security czar Susilo takes a firm line against rebels, and says the most they can expect is special autonomy status.
Indonesia is drawing
Jakarta Muslim leader says no to Islamic law
The chairman of the 40-million-strong Nadhlatul Ulama tells radical groups it would only increase tension and violence
The chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim