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Indonesia acknowledges East Timor abuses
Indonesia's president acknowledged his country carried out gross human rights abuses during East Timor's 1999 break for independence, but stopped short of offering a full apology Tuesday for murders, torture and other crimes.
Indonesian executed for killing 42 females
Indonesia executed a man convicted of killing 42 women and girls in a series of ritual slayings he believed would give him magical powers, his lawyer said Friday.
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.
Annan: Urgent need for $977m
U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan has appealed for $977 million in emergency relief over the next six months for the "unprecedented global catastrophe" triggered by the Asian tsunamis.
Elephants aid in disaster relief
They may not carry the title "man's best friend," but elephants are providing priceless help as Indonesia struggles to recover from the tsunamis that killed more than 94,000 in that country alone and leveled entire towns.
E-mail appeals: Indonesia
We received thousands of e-mails in the days after December's tsunamis from people seeking news of friends and relatives in areas affected by the disaster.
Tsunami death toll tops 56,000
The number of dead in Indonesia has risen five-fold to 27,174, almost doubling the death toll from the massive underwater earthquake and the equally massive tsunami that followed it.
Australia gets Xmas terror warning
Australians have been given a specific warning to stay away from international hotels in Indonesia over the Christmas period for fear of a terrorist attack.
Quake claims 6 lives in Indonesia
A major earthquake early Friday shook eastern Indonesia's Alor Island, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others, a spokesman with Indonesia's Meteorological and Geophysical Agency said.
Surprises in new Indonesia line up
Indonesia's new president has named a cabinet line up that includes several surprise choices, appointing professionals and several women to key posts.
Security key in Indonesia vote?
After eight months of campaigning centered largely on personality, security issues could become a key factor in Indonesia's presidential election.
Indonesia journalists facing jail
Three Indonesian journalists face imprisonment for writing and publishing an article that allegedly defamed a leading businessman.
Wiranto challenges Indonesia vote
The third place finisher in the early round of Indonesia's presidential election is challenging the results in court.
Former general leads into runoff
Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has beaten a field of five in Indonesia's first direct presidential election and faces incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in a September 20 runoff.
Recount in landmark poll
Indonesia's election commission has ordered a recount of what could be millions of ballots in the country's first-ever direct presidential election.
Soccer fans snore through poll
Presidential elections in Indonesia got off to a very slow start on Monday with millions of soccer mad Indonesians opting to sleep in after staying up until dawn for the Euro 2004 final.
Ex-general ahead in Indonesia
A poetry-writing, guitar-playing ex-general named Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken the early lead in Indonesia's first direct presidential election, but a September runoff looks likely.
Leader emerges in Indonesia poll
With around two-thirds of the nation's vote now counted, Indonesia's Golkar party is emerging as the frontrunner to lead a new government.
Counting begins in Indonesian poll
Polls have closed in Indonesia, where as many as 147 million people have been voting for local and national representatives for the first time in the nation's history.
Indonesians head to the polls
Voting has begun in Indonesia in an election seen as a crucial test of President Megawati Sukarnoputri's bid to continue leading the world's largest Muslim nation for the next five years.
Indonesia slammed by major quakes
Indonesia's eastern-most Papua province is picking up the pieces after a second quake destroyed buildings and stymied rescue efforts from a quake just 30 hours before.
Sea piracy hits record high
Record levels of piracy and violence has forced the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) to demand greater government protection and single out Indonesia as the nation with the world's most dangerous waters.
INDONESIA: A RISKY TURN TO THE LEFT?
The long-overlooked Southeast Asian nation of 182 million people is finally attracting U.S. corporations eager for growth markets in a sluggish global economy. Among them: General Electric, which w...
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At Royal Balinese Funeral, Bodies Burn and Souls Fly
 In the most spectacular royal funeral in Bali in at least three decades, three royal figures and 68 commoners were mass cremated.
Chevron Reports Oil Output Slips
The Chevron Corporation said that second-quarter oil output fell to the lowest level since 2005 as record energy prices reduced the company’s share of output in countries like Nigeria and Indonesia.
9 Terrorism Suspects Detained in Indonesia After a Raid Uncovers Bombs
 Indonesian police transferred nine suspected terrorists, bound and wearing black hoods, to Jakarta after their arrest in southern Sumatra.
Justices Turn Down Appeal by Exxon
Exxon Mobil was seeking to dismiss a lawsuit by 11 Indonesian villagers who accused the company’s security forces of human rights abuses at an Indonesian plant.
President of Indonesia Restricts Muslim Sect
 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed a decree ordering members of Ahmadiyah, a minority Muslim sect, to stop practicing their form of Islam or face arrest.
Experts See Gains Against Asian Terror Networks
 Policing, improved intelligence and eroded public support have weakened Southeast Asian terrorist networks.
It’s Raining Rupiah
Tung Desem Waringin, an Indonesian author and motivational speaker, took an unusual approach to publicize his new book when he threw money from a plane.
Obama’s Indonesian Lessons
A central challenge of the next president will be reinventing America’s relations with the Islamic world.
An Asian Art Moment: Indonesia’s Contemporary Painters Ride a Market Bubble
 With Chinese art being hot now and commanding huge prices, demand has trickled down and collectors are looking to Indonesia as the next Asian tiger.
Indonesia: Warnings on Failure to Contain Avian Flu and on Increased Risk of Deadly Mutation
The avian flu situation in Indonesia is grave, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned last week.
An Export in Solid Supply
A reorganization of the global coal trade is making the United States a major exporter for the first time in years, and driving up prices of the one fossil fuel the nation has in abundance.
A Jailhouse Conversion Splits Terrorists, and In-Laws
 Once a high-ranking commander in Indonesia’s deadliest terrorist group, Nasir Abas, 38, has been born again as an anti-terrorism activist.
A Free-Spirited Wanderer Who Set Obama’s Path
 People who knew Stanley Ann Dunham Soetoro well say they see her influence in her son, Barack Obama.
Discovery Challenges Finding of a Separate Human Species
Some scientists say the finding calls into question claims that the first such specimens, from Indonesia, represent a separate human species.
Gates Promises Help for Indonesian Military
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pledged arms upgrades and other Pentagon support for Indonesia on Monday, as the Bush administration forges closer ties to the country’s military.
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Bali executions soon
Three death-row Bali bombers will be executed "as soon as possible," Indonesia's Attorney-General Hendarman Supandji said last night after the Islamic militants declined to seek clemency from the President.
Clark doesn't support 'death' for Bali bombers
Prime Minister Helen Clark said while the actions of the Bali bombers were heinous the Government did not support them being executed.
It was reported on Friday that three Indonesian militants convicted for their roles in the 2002...
Bali bomber's appeal rejected
JAKARTA - Indonesia has rejected the final appeals of three Islamic militants convicted over the 2002 Bali bombings, bringing closer their executions for the attacks that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.
Denpasar District...
Schapelle Corby may be investigated over drug admission
SYDNEY - The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will not reveal if it is investigating claims the father of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby owned the marijuana that led to her 20-year Bali jail sentence.
Corby's sister...
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Fire razes dozen stores in Jantho, Aceh
Fire razed dozen stores belonging to traders in Jantho, capital of Aceh Besar district on Saturday, causing material losses of about two billion rupiah, but there was no dead victims reported in the incident.
Obama wraps up world tour, heads home
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama left London Saturday, heading home after a high-profile world tour aimed at cementing his foreign policy credentials in the run-up to the November vote.
Yudhoyono: Cultural approaches effective to solve problems in Asean
President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he believed the cultural approach conducted by some ASEAN member countries could become an effective way to solve problems arising among them.
Surabaya mangrove forests home to 140 species of Java`s biggest birds
The mangrove forest conservation area in Wonorejo on Surabaya`s east coast has 140 species of Java island`s biggest birds.
Nato force kills four civilians in Afghan south
NATO-led troops killed four Afghan civilians and wounded three more when their vehicle failed to stop at a checkpoint in the southern province of Helmand on Saturday, the NATO force said.
Minister commends ITB team for inventing `butterfly` software design
Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar has expressed appreciation to the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)`s Antarmuka team for their success in Imagine Cup held in Paris, France, early July, and invited the team`s members to make a presentation at his office on Monday (July 28).
Australia ready to assist RI, Timor Leste in implementing CTF recommendations
Australia has expressed readiness to assist Indonesia and Timor Leste in implementing the final recommendations of their Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF), Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said here on Friday.
Attorney general : KPK free to take over BDNI case
Attorney General Hendarman Supandji said the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was free to take over the BLBI (Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance) case involving Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI).
Man-eating tiger found dead in Aceh
A Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrensis), believed to be a man-eater, at Simpang village, Bakongan Timur subdistrict, South Aceh, was found dead at a spot around 1.5 km from a human settlement.
RI Navy nabs Singapore-flagged vessel for carrying crude oil waste
Batam Naval Base Commander (Lanal) Colonel M Faisal said his side on Thursday nabbed a Singapore-flagged ship, the MV Hafai, for carrying crude oil waste in Meriam waters, Sambu Island, Batam, Sumatra Island.
Kalla to discuss candidacies with Yudhoyono after legislative polls
Vice President M Jusuf Kalla has said that he and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) agreed to talk about their presidential and vice presidential candidacies only after the legislative elections 2009.
VP : Karadzic`s arrest linked to human rights issue
Vice President M Jusuf Kalla said the arrest of former Serbia Bosnian leader Radovan Karadzic had to do do with human right violations, and the international efforts to settle his case must be supported.
Reavie on top in Canada after marathon day
American Chez Reavie ended a marathon day sitting atop the Canadian Open leaderboard with a two-shot lead when second-round play was halted due to darkness on Friday.
President Yudhoyono to attend TOC at Borobudur
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to attend the "Trail of Civilization" (TOC) event at Borobudur Temple in Magelang district, Central Java, on Saturday evening.
Goalkeeper Robinson leaves Spurs for Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers signed goalkeeper Paul Robinson from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur for 3.5 million pounds ($6.95 million) on Friday.
Anti-HIV therapy boosts life expectancy by 13 years: study
The life expectancy for patients with HIV has increased by more than 13 years since the late 1990s thanks to advancements in anti-retroviral therapy, according to a new study published Friday.
Govt to discuss ASEAN Charter`s ratification after parliament`s recess
The government will begin discusssing the ASEAN Charter with the House of Representatives (DPR) after House members have completed their present recess period, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
EU not consistent with its flight ban: Indonesian ministry
The Indonesian Transportation Ministry said the European Union (EU) is not consistent in imposing a flight ban on all Indonesian airlines.
President hopes journalists congress runs smoothly
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed hope that the 22nd Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) congress scheduled to be held in Banda Aceh on July 27-29, 2008 will run successfully.
Humpuss` h1 net profit up 35 pct
Publicly-listed transport service company PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk in the first half of 2008 posted a consolidated net profit of Rp100.750 billion, up 35.31 percent from the same period last year.
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Political Campaign Posters & Slogans
Results for the East Java election and photos of some political campaign banners, posters and slogans for each team.
Death Row Inmates & Debate
Sinister motives behind renewed debate over the death penalty and convicts on death row.
Reasons for Divorce
The divorce rate and reasons for divorce, and why women lead the way.
Dewi Perssik & Wong Telu
TVRI is cheating the nation out of seeing Dewi Persik and Wong Telu.
Indonesians vs. Jakarta Expats
Hans takes a pictorial look at differences between Indonesians in Jakarta and their western guests.
Modern Day Javanese Girls
Modern day Javanese girls showing off their underwear, and the position of Javanese culture today.
Digital Divide
The digital divide in south east Asia, Indonesia still lags well behind its neighbours in internet access.
Political Acronym List
A list of political party acronyms in Indonesia.
Power Blackouts
Electricity and power blackouts in Jakarta.
Mandi
The importance of mandi, theories on the meaning of washing yourself.
Indonesia Matters News Feed
The Indonesia Matters news feed.
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.
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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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