Muslim leaders slam militants’ arrest
They view the detention of militants in Singapore and Malaysia as a plot against Islam and urge Jakarta not to follow suit.
Leaders
Indonesia
Jakarta politicians turning to sorcerers for help
They seek from dukuns cures for illnesses, protection from black magic and spells to destroy rivals.
Politicians in Indonesia are increasingly turning to
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
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
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
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