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Cirebon Mosque Bombers Sentenced

Three Islamic terrorists were each sentenced to between seven and nine years in prison on Wednesday for their roles in the suicide bombing of a West Java mosque last year. 12:20pm Feb 9, 2012

Indonesia Police Claim to Bust Drug Runner of ‘International Syndicate’

Bandung. A joint team from the Bandung Customs Office and the West Java Police has foiled a drug smuggling attempt, confiscating more than 1,000 ecstasy pills believed to have originated from the Netherlands. 12:13pm Feb 9, 2012

SBY Calls on SOEs to Do More for Country’s Growth

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday that state enterprises should play a more active role in boosting the country’s economic growth. 1:22am Feb 9, 2012

Migrant Worker Escapes ‘Torturer’ in Bogor

Bogor. A would-be migrant worker in Bogor reported her placement agent to the police on Wednesday for allegedly torturing her and six other workers. 11:10am Feb 9, 2012

Indonesian Police Arrest Czech Tourist in Papua

Manokwari. Police in Indonesia’s restive Papua region arrested a Czech tourist Wednesday for taking photos of a pro-independence demonstration, district police said. 2:35pm Feb 8, 2012

1,500 Sign Up for Rail Commuter E-Tickets

Since being introduced early this month, more than 1,500 people have signed up for an electronic train ticket called a Comet that allows monthly unlimited train commuting. 6:06pm Feb 8, 2012

Don’t Worry About Drones’ Source, Indonesia Defense Ministry Says

Protesters’ Rage, Blaze Claim Nickel Miner’s Facilities in Morowali

Bali’s Rising Violent Crime Rate Could Threaten Tourism Industry

No Pyramid Expected in Plans to Probe Mt. Sadahurip

Another Indonesian Pilot Busted in Airline Drug Test

Jakarta 'Healer' Touches Clients’ Penises to ‘Remove Evil Spirits’

Indonesia Boy, 13, Charged With Theft

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Indonesian Govt for Failing to Protect Migrant Workers

Batavia Air Plane Skids During Jayapura Landing

Court proceedings in the trial of Muhammad Nazaruddin were delayed four hours on Wednesday because the graft defendant, who has complained of health problems, said he had to get a massage. JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal
Accused terrorists Ahmad Basuki, Mardiansyah and Arif Budiman (left to right) await their sentencing at the Tangerang District Court in Banten on Wednesday for their roles in the suicide bombing that injured 30 people at a mosque ...
Ashes and dust. People search for valuables after their houses burned down in Jalan Lautze, Kartini, Jakarta, on Wednesday. According to the disaster agency at least 394 homes have burned down and 1271 people have been displaced b...
Palm oil plantations in North Sumatra. A new report has found that palm-oil biofuels are less ecological than previously thought. (GA Photo/ M. Defrizal)
More than 1,500 people have signed up for an electronic train ticket that allows monthly unlimited commuting. (EPA Photo)
JAKARTA

Indonesian Press Has Become Fourth Pillar of Democracy: Chairman of House

Indonesia’s press has become a strong and influential fourth pillar of democracy, Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I Mahfudz Sidik said in Jakarta on Thursday. 3:12pm Feb 9, 2012

Human Impact Affects Integrity Of Capital’s Trees

Fauzi Says Let Minimart Permits Flow

Independent Jakarta Governor Bids Hit Registration Snag

POLITICS

Nazaruddin Scandal Implicates Indonesia Politicians in New Corruption Scandal

Prosecutors from the Corruption Eradication Commission have said that graft suspect Muhammad Nazaruddin prepared two boxes filled with cash for legislators in a bid to secure an additional construction project. 10:51am Feb 9, 2012

Justice Minister Removed From Democratic Party Ethics Board

SBY's Democrats Remain Optimistic on 2014 Chances

Democratic Party Vows to Regain No. 1 Status

LAW & ORDER

7 Motorcycle Girls Arrested for Beating Up Their Own on Bali

Denpasar. Police in Bali arrested seven members of a local teenage female motorcycle gang who were captured on a video that circulated on YouTube while beating up another member. 11:21pm Feb 8, 2012

Hopes High for Indonesia's New Supreme Court Chief

House Slights Supreme Court Order on GKI Yasmin Church

4-Step Plan Devised to End Riau Land Fight

EDUCATION

Fearing Learning Disorders, Worried Singapore Parents Taking Children to Psychologists

These days, enrichment classes are not the only extras in children’s schedules. Parents in Singapore are also packing their children off to see psychologists — paying upwards of $100 per hour — fearing that they may have learning disabilities. 12:54pm Feb 9, 2012

For Indonesia's Disabled, ‘Extraordinary’ Learning Needs

A Tablet for Thai Education

Fears Over Rules Requiring Indonesian Graduates to Be Published

ENVIRONMENT

Sumatran Rhino Pregnancy Creates Hope in Indonesia

Sumatra. Ratu, a seven-year-old Sumatran rhino, has captured the attention of scientists from around the world. As one of approximately 200 wild Sumatran rhinos left in the world, her pregnancy is being closely monitored. 9:27am Feb 9, 2012

Indonesian Police Still Searching For Orangutan Killers

US Report Casts Doubt On Palm Fuel Benefits

Orangutan ‘Exterminators’ on Trial in Indonesia

HEALTH

Child Brides Don’t Prevent HIV: Indonesia Minister

The government has highlighted a worrying increase in the number of South Sulawesi men marrying underage girls in the belief that it will prevent them contracting HIV/AIDS. 12:13pm Feb 8, 2012

Pumping Indonesia’s Blood Donations

Cancer Can Be Beaten With Proper Steps, Experts Say

Papua to Require Male Circumcision in AIDS Fight

MEDIA

Australia’s Richest Person Rinehart Shakes Up Media

Sydney. A shock move by Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart into quality newspaper group Fairfax is likely designed to build her influence and reflects the rise of the nation’s mineral wealth, analysts say. 11:58am Feb 9, 2012

Indonesian Press Has Become Fourth Pillar of Democracy: Chairman of House

Czech Journalist Arrested at West Papua Protest

Adek Berry: The Lady Behind the Camera

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