The Nation

August 30, 2010

Terror Suspects Go on Trial

JAKARTA Alleged Islamist extremists from a group dubbed “Al-Qaeda in Aceh” went on trial on Thursday accused of plotting to – Read More...
August 30, 2010

Indonesia Tops Asia List of Copyright Pirate Centres: Survey

SINGAPORE Indonesia has the worst record when it comes to protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) in Asia and Singapore the – Read More...
August 30, 2010

Govt Seeks Huge Payout for Oil Spill

JAKARTA The government is seeking more than US$1 billion in compensation for environ-mental damage from an oil spill at a – Read More...
August 23, 2010

France joins Indonesia in hunt for terror suspect

JAKARTA A French national wanted in Indonesia over alleged ties with Al-Qaeda-linked militants is also on the run from authorities – Read More...
August 23, 2010

Top Police Job Now in Selection Process

JAKARTA The selection process for appointment as the next National Police chief commenced this week with several names on the – Read More...
August 23, 2010

Third Term Proposal Gets Lukewarm Response

JAKARTA Democrat Party lawmaker Ruhut Sitompul’s idea to propose an amendment to the 1945 Constitution so that President Susilo Bambang – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Govt Must Reach Political Deal with Papua: ICG

The government must reach a political settlement with restive Papua province to prevent simmering anger about broken promises of autonomy – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Immigration to Probe Report Over People Smuggling

JAKARTA The Immigration Department will investigate claims that corrupt officials are colluding with people smugglers blamed for sending boatloads of – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Govt Warns N. Korea Over Rising Tensions

JAKARTA The government warned this week that tensions on the Korean peninsula could spin out of control without a return – Read More...
May 17, 2010

Five Terrorists Killed in Java Raids

JAKARTA FIVE suspected terrorists were killed in two raids in Java on Wednesday, police said, during the latest in a – Read More...