Bhimanto Suwastoyo, Jakarta – Indonesia's Suharto, who died Sunday aged 86, was a ruthless dictator whose success presiding over huge economic…

Anthony Deutsch, Jakarta – Suharto, the US Cold War ally who led one of the 20th century's most brutal dictatorships over 32 years that saw up to…

Jonathan Head, Bangkok – If Suharto had the kind of pumped-up ego we usually associate with powerful politicians, he never let it show. In fact he…

As Indonesia's former dictator lay dying on 8 January, a coterie of the country's great-and-good gathered at his bedside to pay their last…

Jakarta – Police said Saturday they would once again question Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto in relation to the murder of noted activist Munir Said…

Former president Suharto's stamp on Indonesia was so strong that a decade after his ouster as its leader, the world's fourth-most populous country…

Abdul Khalik, Sanur, Bali – With graft cases continuing to plague state agencies, it shows that the government has not been serious in its efforts…

We would like to express our condolences to the family of Soeharto for their loss. However, the Indonesian government must keep working to…

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Tim Johnston – The exercise of power is rarely a pretty thing to watch; but…

Jakarta – Pressure is mounting on the National Police to launch an investigation into former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) officials for their…

Anthony Deutsch, Jakarta – Police will question Indonesian intelligence agents for the first time about their alleged involvement in the poisoning…

Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung – Local activists criticized Bandarlampung city councilors for appearing to give themselves a raise with a budget…

Jakarta – Yati and her family have rarely eaten fried food in the last few months. They have not committed themselves to a healthy lifestyle –…

Jakarta – Housewives have protested the soaring prices of basic commodities which have left traditional markets and shopping centers empty,…

Abdul Khalik, Sanur, Bali – Political interference, rampant brokerage and kickbacks have caused the price of weapons and other military equipment…

Jakarta – Hopes for achieving justice for victims of the devastating mudflow in Sidoarjo regency, East Java, are fading as controversy rages over…

Jakarta – The government must consider various avenues to conclude the legal cases around Soeharto, including a special 24-hour trial, said…

Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Djoko Santoso said Thursday recent election disputes which turned violent in some regions served…

Abdul Khalik, Sanur, Bali – The fight against corruption has slowed over the last four years because forces linked with Soeharto's New Order…

Jakarta – After nearly 10 years, democracy in Indonesia has not produced quality leadership at central and regional levels, a seminar concluded…

Maryadi, Jakarta – As was the case earlier this week, on Friday January 25 Jakarta will again be rocked by protest actions. Drivers…

Indonesia – The government of Timor Leste has yet to conclude arrangements for Indonesians wishing to reclaim their assets deserted in…

Anne Barker – Recent monsoonal rains and wind have caused serious damage to homes, buildings and crops across East Timor. There are…

Agnes Winarti, Jakarta – Thousands of pregnant women gathered Wednesday in the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center.

A small group…

Evi Mariani, Jakarta – In response to the administration's plan to evict thousands of residents in 2008 to make way for green areas, organizations…

Jakarta – After three years post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh has resulted in worsening deforestation, Greenomics Indonesia says.…

East Timor's fugitive rebel leader Alfredo Reinado has refused to attend a scheduled court hearing to face murder and other charges…

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – A group of NGOs has urged the House of Representatives to revise and immediately pass into law a public services bill to…

Ibnu Rusydi/TMC, Jakarta – Protest actions will colour the capital city on Thursday January 24. The Metro Jaya regional police intelligence and…

Dili – East Timor's laws should be translated into the local Tetun language to give people a better understanding and respect for the law,…

Jakarta – The uniformity of media reports on Soeharto's hospitalization and his health condition has raised suspicions that the coverage is aimed…

Fadli, Batam – Hundreds of traditional fishermen in Batam, Riau Islands, have stopped fishing over the past few weeks due to the heavy pollution…

East Timor's fugitive rebel leader Alfredo Reinado has refused to attend a scheduled court hearing on Thursday to face murder and other charges…

Ika Krismantari, Jakarta – The House of Representatives is weighing over the possible closure of upstream oil and gas regulator BPMigas and…

Jakarta – Against the backdrop of a possible US recession, which has sent stock markets across the globe tumbling, the government is preparing…

Mustaqim Adamrah, Jakarta – Motorists will continue to be frustrated on Jakarta's streets this year, with more vehicles to be sold but no new…

Jakarta – Maj. Gen. Liliek AS Sumaryo handed over the Jakarta Military Commander baton to his successor, Maj. Gen. Johanes Suryo…

Jakarta – Discrimination and acts of violence in the name of religion in the country have reached a level that could threaten democracy, rights…

Jakarta – Nearly all of Indonesia's 220 million citizens lack access to proper sanitation, an official at the Public Works Ministry said Tuesday…

Jakarta – Leading human rights groups urged Tuesday for the creation of a truth and reconciliation commission to address past crimes against…

The way the Indonesian government reacted to the steep soybean price hike last week was similar to the pathetic manner in which it tried to…

Debnath Guharoy, Consultant – If the overall economy is growing at over 6 percent and if foreign investments are on the rise again why isn't the…

Jakarta – Politicians are stepping up their attempts to spare former president Soeharto from sitting trial for corruption and human rights crime…

Jakarta – No matter how influential it is, the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) can not dictate government religious policy, a senior government…

Nani Afrida, Banda Aceh – The Aceh Reintegration Agency (BRA) has urged to the government to speed up its slow compensation of former members of…

Dili – Most child street vendors work the streets daily selling snacks, soft drinks, cigarettes and sweets with a profit of about US$10 to US$15 a…

Fitraya Ramadhanny, Jakarta – The start of the working week in Jakarta will be enlivened by a number of protest actions and internal events by…

Jakarta – The spirit of solidarity lingers around Jl. Barito, South Jakarta, in the wake of the eviction that demolished 107 kiosks of hundreds of…

"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." -…

Jakarta – Many employers have voiced strong opposition to the minimum wage hikes of Jan. 1, 2008, saying the remuneration policy should be revised…