The Nation

March 12, 2012

Abuse Claim Clouds Indonesia-Malaysia Maid Deal

KUALA LUMPUR A report that a Malaysian official abused two Indonesian maids has thrown a potential spanner into Jakarta’s plan – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Maid Jailed for Killing Widow

SINGAPORE A teenage Indonesian maid who strangled an 87-year-old Singaporean widow just five days after starting work was sentenced on – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Bird Flu Claims Another Victim

JAKARTA A 24-year-old woman has died of bird flu in Sumatra, the fifth human death from the virus this year, – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Ex-Citibank Manager Jailed for Embezzlement

JAKARTA A former Citibank Indonesia executive was sentenced to eight years in jail on Wednesday after she was found guilty – Read More...
March 12, 2012

Female MPs to Be Banned from Wearing Miniskirts

JAKARTA Women’s groups expressed outrage after parliament said it would draft rules banning female lawmakers from wearing “provocative” clothing such – Read More...
March 12, 2012

‘Cirebon Treasure’ to Go on Sale

JAKARTA Ancient treasure worth an estimated US$80 million that was found in a ship that sank off Indonesia 1,000 years – Read More...
January 16, 2012

Indonesian-Made Car Stirs National Pride

Solo Prototype cars made by Indonesian engineering students have triggered a frenzy of interest from fellow countrymen who want to – Read More...
January 16, 2012

Large Quake Strikes Off Sumatra

BANDA ACEH A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra early on Wednesday, sending panicked residents onto – Read More...
January 16, 2012

Nike Supplier Agrees $1m Overtime Payment

JAKARTA An Indonesian factory producing Nike shoes will shell out US$1 million in unpaid overtime wages to thousands of employees, – Read More...
January 16, 2012

School Principal on Trial on Terror Charges

JAKARTA The head of an Islamic school that was suspected of being a bomb factory went on trial on terrorism – Read More...