The Nation

July 13, 2009

Govt Says Malaysian Maid Ban Could End Soon

JAKARTA ~ The government said its ban on sending maids to Malaysia, triggered by the latest abuse case, could be – Read More...
July 6, 2009

JI-linked Singaporeans Arrested

JAKARTA ~ Five Singaporeans and an Indonesian allegedly linked to key militants of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) regional jihadi network – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Australia’s ‘Merauke Five’ Back after Indonesia Ordeal

MELBOURNE ~ Five Australians made an emotional return on Wednesday after a nine-month ordeal in which they were detained by – Read More...
July 6, 2009

Malaysia Says Indonesian Outcry on Maids Due to Elections

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Malaysia said this week that Indonesia’s “emotional” decision to ban its nationals from coming here to work – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Torture ‘Widespread’ in Indonesia: Amnesty

JAKARTA ~ Indonesian police commonly beat and torture people in custody and offer better treatment in exchange for money and – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Policeman Shot Dead in Papua

TIMIKA ~ A crack paramilitary policeman was shot dead in an ambush by unidentified attackers in the highlands of remote – Read More...
June 26, 2009

Court Frees Facebook Mum

TANGERANG ~ An Indonesian mother-of-two was cleared on Thursday of defamation charges after emails she wrote about poor treatment at – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Detained Australians to Be Released, Lawyer Says

JAKARTA ~ Five Australians held for nine months for illegally entering sensitive Papua province will return home as early as – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Indonesia Launches Eco-Friendly Investment Index

JAKARTA ~ The Indonesian stock exchange and a biodiversity foundation have launched an investment index to raise awareness of companies’ – Read More...
June 12, 2009

Model’s Medical Exam Confirms Abuse: Forensic Expert

JAKARTA ~ A medical examination of a teenage US-Indonesian model who claimed she was raped and tortured by her Malaysian – Read More...