The Nation

March 19, 2010

US-Indonesia Military Deal Uncertain Ahead of Obama Visit

WASHINGTON THE UNITED STATES said Monday it could not predict when it would resume full military ties with Indonesia, as – Read More...
March 19, 2010

Muslim Group Blasts Obama Demos

JAKARTA THE COUNTRY’S largest Islamic organisation has condemned protests by hardline groups against US President Barack Obama’s planned visit here. – Read More...
March 19, 2010

US Eyes Indonesia Trade Surge but Presses Reform

WASHINGTON THE UNITED STATES sees vast potential to expand trade with Indonesia but Jakarta needs to undertake economic reforms, a – Read More...
March 12, 2010

Yudhoyono Vows to Hunt Down Terrorists

CANBERRA PRESIDENT Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged to hunt down terrorists and jail people-smugglers in a landmark address to Australia’s parliament. – Read More...
March 12, 2010

Climate Forest Deal in Sight: Indonesia

WASHINGTON WEALTHY and developing nations should be able to seal an agreement this year on deforestation, unlocking a key part – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Govt Looks to Block Offensive Internet Sites

JAKARTA The national government is considering proposals to block internet sites that are deemed to violate “public decency” and privacy, – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Obama Statue Removed from Jakarta Park

JAKARTA A statue depicting US President Barack Obama as a boy was removed this week from a park in the – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Group Prefers Gold as Dollar Loses Shine

JAKARTA Guided by a Scottish-born convert to Islam, a group of devout Indonesian Muslims is shunning “worthless” paper money in – Read More...
January 22, 2010

Prosecutor Seeks Death for Corruption Fighter

JAKARTA ~ Prosecutors have requested the death sentence for former chief corruption fighter Antasari Azhar, who is on trial for – Read More...
January 18, 2010

Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash during Inquiry

JAKARTA ~ Hundreds of Indonesians pelted each other with stones outside parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers grilled Finance Minister Sri – Read More...