Volcano spews in Indonesia, sends villagers fleeing
A volcano erupted again in Indonesia early Friday in northern Sumatra, sending hundreds of villagers fleeing as it unleashed tremors and spewed powerful bursts of hot ash and debris.

Clashes, rioting in Indonesia over death of man in jail
The death of a man in police custody has led to deadly riots in Indonesia, police said on Thursday.

2 die after Indonesian volcano erupts again
Two people have died and more than 30,000 were displaced when a long-dormant volcano in Indonesia erupted again on Monday, officials said.

Long-dormant volcano erupts in Indonesia
A volcano that had been inactive for more than 400 years erupted in Indonesia early Sunday, causing thousands of people to flee their homes, officials said.

What is the state of Indonesia's fight against terror?
The arrest on Monday of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, Indonesia's best-known radical cleric, shows the commitment of Indonesian police to fighting terrorism. Their efforts on this front stand in sharp contrast to their lack of interest in fighting corruption, ultimately the greater threat to Indonesian democracy.

8 dead, 90 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia
Eight people were killed and 90 were missing after a boat sank Monday in Indonesia, according to the country's official Antara news agency.

4 people feared dead after volcano eruption in Indonesia
Four people are missing and feared dead after a volcano eruption in Indonesia, according to a National Disaster Mitigation Agency official.

18 killed in Indonesia landslide
At least 18 people were killed and seven injured in a rain-triggered landslide triggered in an eastern Indonesian province, officials said Sunday.

6 dead after Indonesian train derails
Six people were killed and dozens injured after a train derailed Tuesday in East Java, Indonesia, a spokesman for the Transportation Ministry said.

Indonesian earthquake death toll climbs to 17
The death toll from a powerful string of earthquakes that shook Indonesia's Papua province last week has climbed to 17, a government official said Monday.

Powerful earthquakes shake Indonesian coast, kill 2 people
A power string of six earthquakes shook the northern coast of Papua, Indonesia, Wednesday, killing at least two people and causing widespread damage on Yapen Island, officials said.

Indonesia announces plan to protect forests, peatlands
Indonesia's president on Wednesday announced a two-year moratorium on new concessions to convert virgin forests and peat lands into plantations, part of an internationally backed strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation.

Quake strikes off Indonesia coast
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday but did not trigger a tsunami, the National Weather Service said.

78 injured as Indonesian jet breaks in two
A passenger plane crashed into a shallow waterway and broke in two after overshooting the runway in a remote area of Indonesia's eastern Papua province on Tuesday, injuring 78 people on board.

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Wednesday, triggering two tsunamis and injuring several people, officials said.

Indonesia hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

17 dead in Indonesia landslides
The death toll from the massive landslides in Indonesia rose to 17 Wednesday, officials said.

Indonesia considers adopt-a-tiger scheme
A male Sumatran tiger rears up against the bars of his cage, roaring. Even in captivity these creatures still remind us of their awesome power.

Earthquake strikes off Indonesia
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BlackBerry boom in Indonesia
The BlackBerry is king... in Indonesia, anyway.

Thousands march against corruption in Indonesia
Thousands of protesters gathered in several cities in Indonesia on Wednesday to push the government to deal with rampant allegations of corruption.

Fire kills 20 at disco in Indonesia
A fire at a karaoke bar and discotheque in Medan, in Indonesia's North Sumatra province, killed at least 20 people Friday night, according to a hospital.

Dozens hurt in Indonesia earthquake
One person was killed and at least 88 injured when a strong earthquake hit the Sumbawa region in Indonesia early Monday, officials said.

Quake strikes deep in the eastern waters of Indonesia
A major earthquake vibrated deep in Indonesia's Banda Sea on Saturday night, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center predicted the quake would not be destructive.

Strong quake strikes near Indonesia's Papua
An earthquake struck near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia, Friday night, but no tsunami warning was issued, the head of nation's meteorological agency said.

Indonesia expected to ditch stoning law
A new law to fatally stone adulterers is unlikely to survive government review in Indonesia, but it highlights the latest push toward stricter Islamic law in the semi-autonomous Aceh province.

Toll climbs to 608 in Indonesian quakes
With little hope of finding additional survivors, authorities Monday began clearing the rubble left by a pair of devastating earthquakes that rocked Indonesia last week.

Indonesia: One family's anguish in a national tragedy
Harayenti's voice starts out strong as she speaks about the moment the major earthquake struck last week.

At least 1,100 dead from Indonesia quakes, UN official says
At least 1,100 people are dead in Indonesia as a result of two large earthquakes in as many days, United Nations humanitarian chief John Holmes told reporters Thursday.

Officials: Indonesia quake toll could soar
Another strong earthquake rocked Indonesia early Thursday as the Southeast Asian nation was reeling from an earlier jolt that killed more than 200 people.

Giant baby born in Indonesia
A baby made his way into the world this week in Indonesia at 19.2 pounds (8.7 kg) -- about three times the weight of an average newborn.

Indonesia's top terror suspect killed in raid
Indonesian forces says they have killed the country's most-wanted terror suspect in an overnight raid, dealing a major blow to an al Qaeda-linked network blamed for some of Southeast Asia's deadliest terror attacks.

Strong quake strikes off Java island
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java island late Monday, less than a week after a major temblor shook the island, killing at least 65 people.

Quake survivor: 'I was buried alive'
Retired Army soldier Bana Subandi was watching television in his two-story home he built when a 7.0 magnitude-quake suddenly struck his corner of western Indonesia and buried him alive.

Powerful earthquake kills 57 in Indonesia
More than a day after a major earthquake jolted Indonesia's Java Island, killing at least 57 people, there is still no word from remote villages along the coast, a relief worker told CNN Thursday.

Truck crash in Indonesia kills 25
At least 25 people were killed and 10 others injured when a truck carrying workers flipped in central Indonesia late Tuesday, said a local government spokesman.

Indonesia police: Suspects on the run
A handful of suspects in the twin suicide bombings in Jakarta, Indonesia, are on the run, national police said Wednesday.

Search resumes for missing Indonesia plane
Rescue planes were dispatched on Monday to look for an aircraft with 15 people on board that disappeared shortly after takeoff in eastern Indonesia.

Lawyer: Wife of Indonesia fugitive detained
Indonesian police have taken in for questioning one of the wives of southeast Asia's most-wanted terrorist. But the woman didn't know she was married to the alleged terror mastermind Noordin M. Top, her lawyer said Thursday.

U.S. firm denies staff were fired on in Indonesia
A U.S. mining company has denied a report by Indonesia's state media that a convoy of its buses came under fire in the province of Papua Wednesday.

Indonesia has a history of bombings
Indonesia is no stranger to bombings such as the one that rocked two luxury hotels in Jakarta on Friday.

5 dead, 30 feared trapped in Indonesia mine explosion
A mine collapse -- triggered by a methane explosion -- killed at least five people and injured nine Tuesday on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, officials said.

Indonesia: Ruling party wins most votes
Indonesia's ruling party gathered the most votes in the country's first direct legislative elections, voting officials said Sunday.

Newlyweds turn back clock on deforestation
The people of Indonesia's Java Island still follow wedding traditions passed down centuries ago by their ancestors.

Nine feared dead in Indonesia plane crash
Nine people -- including three election officials -- were feared dead after a small plane crashed in eastern Indonesia on Friday, police said.

New population of endangered orangutans found
Conservationists have found a new population of orangutans in a steep, mountainous corner of Indonesia -- a discovery that significantly adds to the number of the endangered red-haired primates.

Indonesia: President's party poised to win most seats
The party of Indonesia's president is poised to win the most seats in parliament, according to unofficial election results posted Friday.

Indonesia's parliamentary elections begin
Indonesians headed to the polls Thursday to choose legislators for the world's most populous Muslim nation, a vote that will also determine which parties can field candidates for July's presidential election.

Indonesians gear up for key polls
A candidate for Indonesia's upcoming legislative election smiles broadly, flanked by a photo illustration of U.S. President Barack Obama and Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden -- his hands clasped over theirs.

Violence unlikely to mar Indonesia election, analyst says
Simmering ethnic and religious tensions in parts of Indonesia have yet to be adequately addressed, but none are expected to overshadow upcoming elections, a senior analyst said this week.

Islam helps shape coming Indonesian elections
Islamic parties in Indonesia will not get enough votes in the coming election to nominate a presidential candidate, according to polls, analysts and an Islamic party official.

Clinton arrives in Indonesia on tour of Asia
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the United States plans to resume sending Peace Corps workers and scholars to Indonesia.

Powerful quakes rock northeastern Indonesia
A powerful series of earthquakes shook far northeastern Indonesia Thursday, injuring at least 42 people and damaging about 500 homes and other buildings, officials said.

9 more rescued after Indonesia ferry disaster
Search crews have rescued nine more passengers who survived a ferry capsizing off the coast of Indonesia, though more than 230 people are still missing.

Search for ferry survivors resumes in Indonesia
Search and rescue operations resumed Monday after a passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off the coast of Indonesia the day before, authorities said.

Death toll lowered in Indonesia quake
A 10-year-old girl was killed and 35 other people wounded in a major earthquake near the north coast of West Papua, Indonesia, government officials said.

Indonesia earthquake kills at least 2, injures 35
A major earthquake struck Sunday near the north coast of West Papua, Indonesia, killing at least two people and injuring 35, government officials said.

Bali bombers buried after execution
Three men executed for the deadly 2002 bombings of two nightclubs in Bali, Indonesia, were buried Sunday, before hundreds of emotional supporters.

Indonesia's New Anti-Porn Agenda
A new anti-porn law has Indonesia's religious and ethnic minorities worried that the nation's Muslim majority is trying to reign them in

Strong Earthquake Shakes Central Indonesia
Officials say a strong earthquake sent panicked residents fleeing from their homes in central Indonesia, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

6.0-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Suspected bomb explodes near Indonesian airport
A suspected bomb detonated Sunday night near an international airport in eastern Indonesia, causing no injuries, a national police spokesman said.

As Soy Costs Soar, the Poor Panic
In some nations, the poor used to sustain themselves on less expensive soy products, which provide protein on the cheap. Not any more. The cost of tempeh and tofu has doubled to record highs, driven by the soaring price of US soybeans

Study: Orangutan Populations Declining Sharply
Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken

Indonesia plane crash victims found dead
Officials found the bodies of 18 people who died in a military transport plane crash south of Jakarta, Indonesia, an Indonesian Air Force official said Saturday.

Lost Divers Found in Indonesia
Five European scuba divers have been found alive after being swept away by powerful currents

Indonesia Faces Muslim Pressure
Pressure from Islamic activists may prompt the government to ban the Ahmadiyah sect, despite constitutional protection of religious freedom

Moderate earthquake shakes Indonesia
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook the southern coastline of Indonesia's Sumatra island Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Hundreds torch mosque in Indonesia
Hundreds of people burned a mosque Monday in the West Java province of Indonesia, police said.

Indonesians Hold Major Bird Flu Drill
Indonesia launched a major bird flu drill Friday that will test the ability of the nation hardest hit by the virus to respond to a possible pandemic

Dutch consulate damaged in Indonesia protests
About 50 students broke into a Dutch consulate compound in Indonesia Wednesday to protest a film by a Dutch lawmaker that many Muslims consider anti-Islamic.

Indonesian quake raises tsunami fears
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday could trigger a tsunami on coasts near its epicenter, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Second quake in 10 hours hits Indonesia
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island early Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey's Web site reported.

Strong quake shakes Indonesia
A strong earthquake shook a group of islands in Indonesia Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Indonesia's big one 'on its way'
An international team of earthquake specialists says Indonesia faces another potential "giant" quake in the near future.

Indonesia Under New Tsunami Alert
Indonesia was shaken Thursday by the third earthquake in less than 24 hours, and survivors described the ocean retreating and racing back to shore as a 10-foot-high tsunami

Second Powerful Quake Hits Indonesia
The second powerful earthquake in as many days shook western Indonesia Thursday, collapsing buildings in a coastal city and triggering tsunami alerts around the region.

Indonesia, Russia to sign $1 billion defense deal
Indonesia was set to sign a $1 billion defense deal with Russia on Thursday that will enable it to purchase dozens of helicopters, tanks and submarines over the next 15 years, a government spokesman said.

Powerful Quake Shakes Indonesia
A powerful earthquake under the Java Sea shook Indonesia's capital early Thursday, violently shaking tall buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets

Flooding toll climbs in Indonesia
The death toll from days of flooding in Indonesia's capital jumped to 31 Tuesday, according to Jakarta's flood crisis center, as torrential rains overnight forced even more people from their homes.

Bird flu kills Indonesian woman
A 37-year-old woman has died of avian influenza at Jakarta Hospital, Indonesia's Bird Flu Information Center said Friday.

Indonesia: Bird flu kills 2-year-old
A 2-year-old Indonesian boy became the country's latest fatality from bird flu, dying Monday morning, an official with the Bird Flu Information Center said.

Indonesian bird flu toll hits 54
The latest bird flu victim in Indonesia, a 67-year-old woman, died Sunday in Bandung, West Java, the Indonesian Bird Flu Information Center reported Monday.

Poll finds Australian neighbor gap
Australians believe Indonesia is a dangerous source of Islamic terrorism, a new opinion poll has found.

Indonesia now worst for bird flu
Two more people in Indonesia have died from avian influenza, the World Health Organization confirmed Thursday.

Java death toll tops 500
The death toll from an earthquake and resulting tsunami that smashed into fishing villages and resorts on Indonesia's Java island has reached 525 with 273 people missing, officials have said.

340 perish in Java quake, tsunami
The death toll from an earthquake and resulting tsunami that smashed into fishing villages and resorts on Indonesia's Java island has reached 340 with more than 200 people missing, officials say.

Indonesia quake toll surpasses 100
A major earthquake off the coast of Java and a tsunami that followed has killed at least 155 people, according to Red Cross officials.

216 dead in Indonesian flooding
The death toll from this week's flooding and landslides in central Indonesia has risen to 216, with 67 people still missing, the national disaster task force reported Saturday.

Indonesian flood toll passes 200
Four days of heavy rains in Indonesia have triggered deadly floods and landslides, killing 200 people while another 130 are still missing.

Bali terror cleric freed from jail
Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has been released after 26 months in an Indonesian jail Wednesday, completing his prison sentence for giving his blessing to the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings that killed more than 200 people.

10,000 flee Indonesia volcano
After surviving a catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people, residents near Indonesia's Mount Merapi have been evacuated because of the volcano's increased activity, officials said.

Indonesia lowers quake death toll
Indonesian officials on Monday lowered the death toll by more than 400 from last month's deadly earthquake that left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in central Java.

Indonesia quake: Where to donate
International aid organizations are accepting donations to help victims of the earthquake in Indonesia. The groups include:

Food aid arrives in Indonesia
Emergency food aid is arriving in two hard-hit districts of central Java, two days after a large earthquake flattened communities in this heavily populated Indonesian region.

Indonesian volcano threatens 20,000
More than 20,000 people will need to be evacuated to crowded shelters, one filled to three times its capacity, as experts predicted a massive eruption from one of Indonesia's most dangerous volcanoes.

Indonesia probes possible bird flu
Indonesian and World Health Organization officials on Saturday were investigating eight suspected bird flu cases, four of them fatal.

Two charged in plot to sell arms to Indonesia
Charges have been filed against two men accused of attempting to purchase more than $500,000 worth of military weapons and equipment, including Sidewinder missiles, and export them to Indonesia, U.S. customs officials said Wednesday.

Indonesia bird flu death confirmed
A young girl in Indonesia died of highly pathogenic bird flu last month, bringing the country's total number of confirmed H5N1 human cases to 30, the World Health Organization announced Tuesday.

Bird flu tests for Indonesia death
Indonesia says a woman has died of bird flu, raising the number of human bird flu deaths in that country to nine this year alone.

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Rowing Between Two Reefs
Indonesia is trying to avoid taking sides in what could become a second Cold War.

Radical Cleric Abu Bakar Bashir Arrested in Indonesia
Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of having ties to Al Qaeda, was linked to a deadly terrorist attack on a Bali nightclub.

In Indonesia, Many Eyes Follow Money for Hajj
Millions are on a government waiting list to go to Mecca, but groups say that officials and politicians misuse their deposits.

Political Relationship in Indonesia Enters Uneasy Truce
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the main opposition party, appear to be enjoying an uneasy truce.

Indonesia Finds Banning Pornography Is Difficult
Internet service providers in Indonesia are being told to start blocking access to pornographic Web sites. But nobody seems to know how to go about it, or who will pay.

An Unabashedly Sexy Celebrity Gets Political
Since returning to Indonesia, Julia Perez has quickly become one of this nation’s most sought-after celebrities. And now, she’s seeking office.

For Indonesian Christians, Gatherings Bring Tension
Standoffs between Christians holding a prayer service and Islamist groups have become an increasingly frequent sign of religious tension across the Indonesian capital and its urban sprawl.

Edict Aims at TV and Sex Changes
Indonesia’s highest Islamic authority has banned Muslims from watching television gossip shows or having sex-change operations.

Indonesia Seeks to Tap Its Huge Geothermal Reserves
Indonesia has over 40 percent of the world's geothermal reserves and could conceivably cover all its power needs by gaining access to its reservoirs of volcanically heated underground water.

China Warns U.S. to Stay Out of Islands Dispute
The country’s foreign minister said that international involvement in dispute in the South China Sea would make “resolution more difficult.”

Indonesians’ Focus on Language Is Often English
Indonesia’s linguistic legacy is under threat as growing numbers of wealthy and upper-middle-class families turn to private schools that focus on English and devote little time to Bahasa Indonesia.

Waking Up to Indonesia
Indonesians feel they have received little reward for recovering democracy. The time is ripe for a major increase in U.S. engagement.

U.S. Lifts Ban on Contact With Indonesia’s Kopassus Special Forces
Supporters of resuming military contact with the commando unit said the group had moved past its history of rights abuses.

Indonesia Moves to Block Pornographic Web Sites
The country’s information minister, defying local cries of censorship, asked the country’s Internet providers to block the content before the start of Ramadan.

Chinese Preachers Bridge Indonesia’s Ethnic Gap
Preachers have emerged over the past decade with a simple message: that being a member of Indonesia’s majority — Muslims — and a maligned minority — Chinese — need not be mutually exclusive.

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Ambassador: people in U.K. need enlightenment on Indonesian Muslims
British ambassador to Indonesia Martin Alan Hatfull said that people in his country do not know much about Indonesian Muslims so it is his responsibility to convince them that Islam is not identical with violence.

Bus drivers in Bekasi undergo urine test
Hundreds of bus drivers in Bekasi, West Java, underwent urine tests here on Thursday for Idul Fitri holiday transportation safety.

ISPO needs to be adopted in regulations on forest moratorium
The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification standard need to be adopted in the drafting of a presidential regulation on implementation of the forest conversion moratorium, an economist said.

People urged not to become provoked by Koran burning rumor
Rumors on burning of the Koran in Florida, USA, on September 11, 2010 is expected not to trigger anger to Muslims in Maluku.

Local community disappointed with landslide response management
Landslide disaster response management was considered very poor in coordination, and disappointed local communities, a spokesman said.

House member: priority in diplomacy with Malaysia right step
A member of the House of Representatives of the Democrat Party faction, Sutan Bhatoegana, praised President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono`s decision to place diplomacy first in dealing with problems with Malaysia.

"Pesantren" great asset of Indonesian culture, says Japanese ambassador
The traditional Muslim school (Pesantren) is a great asset that has enriched and diversified the Indonesian culture, Japanese Ambassador Kojiro Shiojiri said on Thursday.

Police chief to act against members guilty in Buol incident
National Police chief General Bambang Hendarso Danuri said he would act against members who were found guilty later in connection with the death of a police detainee in Buol, Central Sulawesi, recently.

PDIP forms team to clarify politicians named suspects
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will set up a team to ask for clarification over the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)`s decision to name 13 politicians a suspect in a bribery case.

RI leadership of ASEAN at stake
As a founder, Indonesia puts its leadership of ASEAN at stake behind its border dispute with Malaysia which has sparked protests and reactions, Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said.

Govt optimistic to keep 2010 inflation within target range
The government has reiterated its optimism that it will be able to keep this year`s inflation rate within its target range.

Rupiah up 20 points late Thursday
The rupiah strengthened late Thursday at a lower pace than the day before as investors reduced their rupiah buy-ups, an analyst said.

Karo people warned of lava floods
The local people who live in the down stream of rivers that run down from the slopes of Mt Sinabung in Tanah Karo district, North Sumatra, are warned of possible lava floods.

President disappointed at way of handling Biau incident
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he was disappointed at the way of handling a problem that led to an attack on the Biau police precinct in Central Sulawesi on Monday.

Yudhoyono calls for prevention of traffic jams during holiday
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on all offices concerned to prevent serious traffic jams on roads during the post-fasting holiday.

Thailand asks Indonesia to explain its policies to OIC
Thailand has asked Indonesia to help explain its policies on Muslim minority in that country to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).

Govt targets one million barrels of oil in 2014
The government has targeted an oil lifting of over one million barrels per day (bopd) in 2014, a senior official said.

New Yorks imams say Muslim are Americans, too
New York City Muslims declared themselves just as American as opponents of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near the World Trade Center on Wednesday in a bid to seize control of a debate they appear to be losing.

EU`s Ashton meets Chinese FM
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton met Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Thursday as she looked to wrap up a visit thought to have included talks on trade, environment and security issues.

China coal trucks stuck in 120 km traffic jam
More than 10,000 trucks mainly carrying coal are stuck in a 120 km (75 mile) traffic jam in the northeastern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, in the latest dramatic snarl-up on the country`s roads.

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Hypnotism Crime
Hypnotism used in robberies and other crime; methods and how to prevent oneself being hypnotised.

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Top Tweeter: Fahira Idris
The world's most inspiring 'tweeter' is Fahira Idris; her battles with the FPI.

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‘Women Can Be Nice With You’
Another Miss Universe representative from Indonesia shames the nation with her woeful English speaking skills.

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Darwin Awards 4 Indonesia
Celebrating Indonesians' contributions to natural selection by way of careless deaths. Is it just me, or does it seem some Indonesians are perpetually on a death wish? Every time I look through the newspaper, I see stories and pictures of people doing highly unusual/dangerous things. Perhaps you may have already read about Bonek taking the [...]

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Julia Roberts: Bali Connection
Travelling to Bali brings Hollywood star Julia Roberts to embracing the Hindu religion, possibly.

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DFAT Indonesia Travel Advice
Australian travel advice for Indonesia, the threat of angry taxi drivers and comparative threat levels.

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Keong Racun: Sinta & Jojo
The various versions of the Keong Racun song, Sinta & Jojo; Santo and Johan, and the mystery bule version.

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Indonesia Motor Show; Eviliana
The 18th Indonesia International Motor Show, car industry buoyant; Miss Motorshow 2010: Eviliana.

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News Browser – Aggregator
An Alltop style news and stories browser; suggestions for sources welcome, over here.

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Ramadan Quizzes & Sinetron
The onslaught of Ramadan religiosity on television approaches; some not happy with the mixture of consumerism and faith.

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Top Blogs & Widgets
The Top 100 Indonesian blogs at Indonesia Matters (About) list now has the ability for blog owners to display a ranking widget to show the rank of their site in the overall scoring system. See the widgets for some of the top ranked sites, Cosa Aranda, Priyadi, Blogombal, and Wimar Witoelar. More on the different [...]

Aliran Sesat
A great deal of media interest in “aliran sesat” currently, that is stories about Muslim and Islamic sects and cults, most notably the group Al-Qiyadah Al-Islamiyah, who have caused a debate over the “true” nature of Muslim beliefs or otherwise, and the question of religious freedom. It is an old issue, and there are many [...]

Malaysia Boleh
Malaysia boleh indeed. The various ways in which Malaysian and Indonesian relations are strained. Hundreds of Indonesian guest workers are deported from Malaysia. An Indonesian karate coach is beaten senseless by police in Kuala Lumpur. Yet another Malaysian insult to Indonesia, with the “theft” of the Rasa Sayange folk song. Meanwhile, the Islamization of Malaysia [...]

Islamic Barbie Dolls
“Muslim” barbie dolls are becoming popular as presents for young girls in Indonesia, is it just business or a deeper cultural shift?

Indonesian Communist Party
Post about how the Indonesian Communist Party is viewed today in Indonesia, 40 years after it was liquidated, and a further look at the 1965 coup, examining the relationship between Sukarno & Aidit.

Palm Oil
George Soros expresses interest in the palm oil industry in Indonesia.

More Scandals
Some stories of the seedier side of life in Indonesia. A number of sex videos in 3gp handphone format featuring college and high school age young persons are in circulation. A leading newspaper asks the question – do Indonesian girls like blue movies? And local governments are turning back the tide on legal red light [...]

Handicrafts
Information on Indonesian handicrafts products.

Yahya Zaini & Maria Ireva
The Golkar sex video scandal, Yahya Zaini, and Maria Eva.

Hot Babes
A couple of stories on some hot Indonesian babes, Sarah Azhari and Ratu Felisha, Shanty, Tamara Bleszynski, and Dian Sastro, Rebecca Reijman gets into trouble in Aceh Jessica Mogi. A few of these ladies are listed in the Top 10 “Hottest” Women list.

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