The Nation

July 11, 2008

BI Chief Says ‘Credibility’ on Line

JAKARTA ~ The credibility of central bank has been badly mauled by an ongoing corruption scandal and must be urgently – Read More...
July 11, 2008

Hardliners Emboldened by Sect Decree: Think Tank

JAKARTA ~ Muslim hardliners have been emboldened by the government’s caving in to pressure to ban a minority Islamic sect, – Read More...
July 11, 2008

Prosecutors Seek Jail for Bribe Case Businesswoman

JAKARTA ~ Prosecutors sought a five-year jail term this week for a businesswoman accused of bribing an investigator to the – Read More...
July 11, 2008

Terrorists on the Run: Wirayuda

KUALA LUMPUR ~ Islamic terrorists in Indonesia are on the run from authorities following recent successful raids, Foreign Minister Hassan – Read More...
July 11, 2008

President Inaugurates Massive Total Gasfields

SENIPAH ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has inaugurated a massive new gas operation off Borneo by French giant Total, the – Read More...
July 11, 2008

Amnesty Urges Govt to Halt Serial Killer’s Execution

JAKARTA ~ Rights group Amnesty International has called on the government not to execute a man who murdered 42 women – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Australia Lowers Threat Warnings for Two Indonesian Provinces

SYDNEY ~ Australia has downgraded the threat of a terror attack in two provinces of Indonesia, but continued to warn – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Corruption Watchdog Arrests MP with Cash Bribe

JAKARTA ~ The anti-corruption watchdog arrested a member of parliament allegedly carrying almost US$75,000 in bribe money, an official said. – Read More...
July 4, 2008

‘Black Magic’ Serial Killer to Be Executed

JAKARTA ~ An Indonesian man who murdered 42 women in “black magic” rituals aimed at increasing his supernatural powers will – Read More...
July 4, 2008

Central Bank Raises Interest Rates on Inflation Fears

JAKARTA ~ The central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday following a spike in – Read More...