HEADLINES

May 21, 2012

Indonesia ‘Opening Up’ to Prison Swaps

SYDNEY Indonesia has hinted at prisoner swap deals with Australia and other countries, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa reportedly saying – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Australian on Death Row Seeks Clemency

DENPASAR An Australian drug smuggler on death row in Bali has appealed for clemency from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Andrew – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Spectre of Greek Eurozone Exit Deepens Crisis

ATHENS/DENPASAR Increasing fears that Greece could be forced out of the eurozone, as it heads for new elections, deepened the – Read More...
May 21, 2012

Asia’s Promise Offers Respite from Europe’s Woes

DENPASAR Whether it’s for business, study or an exotic retirement, the French are flocking to Asia like never before, drawn – Read More...
May 18, 2012

Islamic Hardliners Hurl Urine at Christians

A mob of 600 Islamic hardliners threw plastic bags filled with urine at an Indonesian church congregation celebrating the ascension of Christ, a lawyer said on Friday.
May 16, 2012

‘Stomach-Drugs’ Aussie Charged in Court

The Denpasar District Court charged an Australian man on Wednesday with smuggling drugs into Bali in his stomach.
May 16, 2012

Karangasem Works to Save Farmland

AMLAPURA The Karangasem regency government has slapped a preservation order on a large tranche of rice fields in an effort – Read More...
May 16, 2012

Bullies Bagged by Bali Cops

DENPASAR Denpasar police arrested six teenagers last week, for allegedly attacking and harassing their fellow students. All six were residents – Read More...
May 16, 2012

Funds Available for New Terminal at Port

GILIMANUK The Bali government has set aside Rp15 billion to build a new cargo terminal at the Gilimanuk ferry terminal. – Read More...
May 16, 2012

South African Faces 17 Years for Drug Smuggling

DENPASAR A South African woman on trial at Denpasar District Court for alleged drug smuggling faces up to 17 years – Read More...