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.

Danes urged to leave Indonesia
Denmark is urging its citizens to leave Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, citing a threat from an extremist group over the publication of drawings of Islam's Prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper.

Denmark urges citizens out of Indonesia after threat
Denmark is urging its citizens to leave Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, citing a threat from an extremist group over the publication of drawings of Islam's Prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper.

Indonesian floods kill at least 58
In the midst of a week of heavy rains and flash flooding in Indonesia's Central Java province, a hillside gave way near the village of Gunujraja early Wednesday, killing at least 8 people and sending 12 others to the hospital, authorities said.

Tsunami's social cost yet to come
Despite its devastating toll of human misery, the December 2004 tsunami had relatively little impact on the broad picture of Asian regional economic growth in 2005.

6.5 quake strikes off Indonesia
A strong earthquake measuring 6.5 in magnitude struck Saturday off the coast of western Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center.

Jakarta confirms 2 more flu deaths
The World Health Organization has confirmed two more people in Indonesia have died from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, one day after it reported China's first known death from the virus.

Indonesia: Two new human bird flu cases
A woman who died last month in Indonesia was suffering from the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza, health officials said Saturday, and an 8-year-old relative has tested positive for the disease.

Tests: Indonesian boy has bird flu
Preliminary tests indicate a 4-year-old boy in Indonesia has been infected with the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza, according to officials from the national Department of Health's bird flu monitoring center.

WHO warns of more bird flu cases
The World Health Organization has announced a third confirmed case of H5N1 avian flu in Indonesia and warns of more to come.

First bird flu deaths in Indonesia
Indonesia has confirmed its first human deaths from bird flu, saying a man and his two daughters died from the disease in the capital Jakarta last week.

Fresh terror warning for Indonesia
Terrorists are at an advanced stage of planning attacks on Indonesian soil, the Australian government has warned.

Quake kills at least 300 on Indonesian island
A major earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia late Monday, killing hundreds, but fears of another tsunami like those that devastated the region in late December have faded.

Indonesia says it won't expel foreign aid troops
Indonesia's defense minister says his country has no intention of expelling foreign troops helping the country recover from the tsunami disaster but merely hopes to take over most of the relief effort by the end of March.

Paris Club puts hold on debt
The world's wealthiest nations have offered to let nine countries hit by the Indian Ocean tsunamis halt repayments on billions of dollars of debt.

Aid workers digging out flooded hospital
An international team of relief workers is helping Indonesian troops clear out mud and debris from the remains of a desperately needed hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

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FX Harsono's Rebellious, Critical Voice Against 'Big Power' in Indonesia
For the past four decades, Mr. Harsono has provided a critical voice against political and social oppression in Indonesia. Some of his seminal works are now on show at the Singapore Art Museum, until May 9.

Suspect’s Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia’s Border Security
A fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said.

Former Rebels Turned Forest Rangers in Aceh
A provincial program integrates combatants and promotes sustainable development, but some are skeptical it will succeed.

Indonesian Lawmakers Vote for Investigation of Bank Bailout
The Indonesian Parliament narrowly voted to recommend that law enforcement agencies investigate the $700 million bailout of Bank Century.

Fight Erupts Over Inquiry Into Jakarta Bank Bailout
Security guards had to break up a fight among lawmakers debating the results of an investigation into assistance extended to Bank Century.

Independent Board to Review Work of Top Climate Panel
Scientists will assess the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which has been under fire over inaccuracies in a 2007 report.

Rescue Teams Continue Search After Indonesia Mudslide
Local villagers and government rescue teams searched Wednesday for workers on a tea plantation who were buried by a mudslide estimated to be 35 feet deep.

Under Indonesia’s Surface, an Intricate Quilt of Faiths
About 90 percent of Indonesians are Muslim, but Hinduism and Buddhism, once dominant in Java, permeate society and contribute to a moderate form of Islam.

Leader Raises Eyebrows by Following His Muse
Critics in Indonesia say President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s musical hobby is a distraction from lingering national problems.

Nelson Mandela’s Captive Audience: The Radio’s Song of Liberation
A prisoner in Indonesia believed that at last justice and freedom had won.

Obama Statue to Leave Indonesia Park
The decision to put up a statue of President Obama as a 10-year-old in a public park had been criticized, on grounds that Mr. Obama had only lived there as a child.

Arrests for a Revealing Dance Pit Flesh Against Faith
The arrest of four women for “sexy dancing” has raised worries that it may be the prelude to the imposition of wider restrictions in Indonesia.

A Volunteer Sticks With Aceh
The same drive that led Sara Henderson to first take a banking job in Asia years ago has turned her into one of the province's longest-serving aid workers.

The Passing of a Reformer
Abdurrahman Wahid's death reminds us of how badly the Islamic world needs more tolerant leaders.

Fruitful Decade for Many in the World
For China, India, Indonesia and Brazil, which have more than 40 percent of the world’s people, the decade was one of solid economic growth.

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Last chance to escape the firing squad
This was diplomacy at its rawest. Behind closed doors and away from the glare of public declarations of friendship and goodwill, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this week sat down with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to seek mercy...

Canberra seals closer ties with Indonesia
CANBERRA - Australia and Indonesia have announced new moves to boost security, economic and other key relations during a three-day state visit by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The often troubled relationship between the two...

Bali bombing suspect killed in police raid
A top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadliest terrorist attack in Indonesia's history has been identified as the man killed in a shootout with police at an internet cafe, the president said today. Dulmatin,...

Billabong faces lawsuit over link in Indonesia
SYDNEY - Surfwear brand Billabong International is being sued by its former Indonesian licensee, CV Bali Balance (CVBB), over the termination of its distribution licence in Indonesia. The civil claim in the Denpasar District Court...

Ancient hobbits rewrite history
It remains one of the greatest human fossil discoveries of all time. The bones of a race of tiny primitive people, who used stone tools to hunt pony-sized elephants and battle huge Komodo dragons, were discovered on the Indonesian...

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PDIP in Papua backs Megawati`s re-election
The Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDIP)-Papua Provincial chapter has again nominated Megawati Soekarnoputri as the party`s top chief.

Indonesian migrant worker dies in S Arabia
Indonesian migrant worker Riadiyanto died of a heart attack in Saudi Arabia on February 3 but his body had yet to be sent home, a workforce official said.

Australia warns tourists of possible Thai violence
The Australian government re-issued its travel warning for Thailand on Tuesday, warning of a strong possibility of violence and civil unrest due to political protests in Bangkok.

Edict on smoking to affect excise receipts : official
The edict (Fatwa) issued by the country`s Muslim organization Muhammadiyah that smoking is haram (banned by religion) is expected to affect the government`s excise receipts in 2010, a senor official said.

Tobacco farmers association against Muhammadiyah`s no-smoking edict
The Indonesian Tobacco Farmers Association (APTI) opposes Muhammadiyah`s non-smoking edict issued last Tuesday (March 9), a source said.

Garbage slide kills four in Bogor
A garbage slide triggered by heavy rains at the Galuga dump site in Bogor, West Java, on Tuesday killed four people and injured seven others.

60 ton illegal explosives shipped from Malaysia to Kendari cought
A Riau Islands customs patrol boat caught a sail motor boat KLM Pratama carrying 60 tons of allegedly illegal ammonium nitrate explosives not far from the South China Sea in the small hours of Monday.

N Sulawesi world`s biggest nutmeg supplier
North Sulawesi province is supplying 75 percent of global nutmeg needs, confirming its position as the world`s biggest supplier of the commodity, an official said.

Pakistani embassy holding art exhibition
The Pakistani Embassy in Jakarta in cooperation with the Ciputat Gallery opened a week-long Indonesia-Pakistan art exhibition on Tuesday.

Purwakarta student rally against Obama`s visit
Tens of students in Purwakarta district, West Java, took to the streets on Tuesday to reject US President Barack Obama`s visit to Indonesia later this month.

"Fatwa" on smoking facing opposition
Tobacconists, cigarettes makers and even the cabinet member in charge of religious affairs have voiced opposition to an edict or fatwa issued by the country`s Muslim organization Muhammadiyah declaring smoking "haram" or forbidden in Islamic law.

Mily ready to help police catch terror suspects in Aceh
Iskandar Muda military commander Maj Gen Hambali Hanafiah said the military (TNI) had prepared one company of its anti-terror forces to assist the police in hunting terror suspects in Aceh.

Muhammadiyah straightens out foreign funds-smoking "Fatwa" issue
Indonesia`s Muslim organization Muhammadiyah straightened out Tuesday reports that it had received billions of rupiah from a foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) for its decision to issue a `haram` (religiously banned) edict (fatwa) on smoking.

Terror suspects in Aceh wanted by Police for long time
National Police Chief General Bambang Hendarso Danuri said the terror suspects now being pursued in Aceh province had been on the police`s wanted list for a long time.

All quiet in Bali on day of silence
All human activity on Bali island came to a standstill to avoid making any sound on Tuesday in observance of the Hindu New Year or locally known as Nyepi.

Hundreds of inmates granted sentence reductions
A total of 344 inmates throughout the country were granted a special sentence reduction on the occasion of the Hindu Day of Seclusion and New Year 1932, an official said.

America considers RI only as a friend
Member of Commission I of the House of Representatives in charge of defense and foreign policy Fayakhun Andriadi of the Golkar faction said it appeared that the United States regarded Indonesia just a friend.

Anti-graft body urged to recruit independent investigators
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been urged to recruit independent investigators, namely those who do not come from public prosecutor`s offices or the police.

Religious organizations asked to be wise in issuing Fatwas
Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali has asked religious organizations to be wise in issuing fatwas (religious edicts) that could affect the people`s life, particularly their livelihoods.

Modest quake shakes Padang City
An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook Padang city on Monday at 2.30 am local time.

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Obama Visit
Howling opposition and worshipful support of the visit of president Obama to Indonesia.

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Kediri Co-Wives Competition
Co-wives battle it out in Kediri elections while their husband takes a well earned rest. The Regent of Kediri, East Java, Sutrisno/Soetrisno, steps down in August 2010 and is not seeking re-election however his two wives have decided to run in the race for his replacement as Regent, for the period 2010-2015. Haryanti, his first and official [...]

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Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights
The best of Indonesia, according to Indonesia's best travel guide Lonely Planet.

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Kawin Campur Bride Prices
Foreign men marrying Indonesian women required to make a $50,000 guarantee against their running off.

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Bekasi Bigots
Sectarian mapping of cities to prevent conflict, as another church, in Bekasi, is closed.

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Bhakti Luhur & Henkjan Smits
Charitable organisations in Malang and Tangerang working with disadvantaged children.

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Yin & Yang: Bules & Pembantus
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Ujian Nasional Plus in Depok
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Jakarta – The Movie
This Valentine's Day, TRD invites submissions for a Jakartan tribute film.

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Anti Smoking Campaign, Jakarta
Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo and the Health Dept have smokers and their families in their sights.

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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 types of [...]

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 other [...]

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 goes on. [...]

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 [...]

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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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