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August 9, 2007

Munir Lawyers Optimistic over Fresh Evidence

JAKARTA ~ The widow of murdered Indonesian activist Munir Said Thalib and his lawyer say they are optimistic that fresh – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Govt Seeks Clarification over China Seafood Ban

JAKARTA ~ The authorities are to seek an explanation and further guidance from Beijing over a sudden ban imposed by – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Indonesia, Vietnam to Battle Corruption

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia and Vietnam agreed this week to cooperate in efforts to eradicate corruption, Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said – Read More...
August 9, 2007

State, Suharto Told to Settle Corruption Case

JAKARTA ~ A court has given former dictator Suharto and state prosecutors 30 days to settle a civil case against – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Free Internet in Kuta Extended

KUTA ~ State telecoms firm Telkom announced this week that it was extending a free trial period of its Kuta – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Interview with a Komodo

By Amy Chavez For The Bali Times With Indonesia’s Komodo Dragon, the world’s largest monitor lizard, in the news recently – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Little Interest in Serangan-Benoa Bridge Project

SERANGAN ISLAND ~ A government plan to build a bridge bypassing Kuta and connecting Serangan Island and Benoa has failed – Read More...
August 9, 2007

The Bali Times – August 10-16

View from Above: Upscale Seminyak area, as seen here from a helicopter, may be fast developing into one of Bali’s – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Bali’s Biggest Attraction: Its People – BT Poll

By William J. Furney Managing Editor The Bali Times With staff reporters SEMINYAK ~ Most people come to Bali to – Read More...
August 9, 2007

Tommy Suharto ‘too Ill’ for Questioning in Corruption Case

JAKARTA ~ State prosecutors said this week that the youngest son of former president Suharto was too ill to be – Read More...