Ika Krismantari, Jakarta – The government needs to formulate and implement policies that promote the speedy growth of the real sector, and labor-intensive industries in particular, to h

Jakarta – Strong public opinion could force the reopening of the Munir murder case, former Supreme Court justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto said Wednesday.

Jakarta – The government will purchase arms from local vendors and cover all the outlay involved, a coordinating meeting between the Defense Ministry, the Finance Ministry, the Industry

Jakarta – Thirty young filmmakers returned Citra awards, the country's highest film prize, to Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik on Tuesday, in a protest over the handling of last

Wasti Atmodjo, Sanur – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) concluded its congress here Tuesday by releasing a final evaluation of the government's performance.

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Sandy Indra Pratama, Jakarta – The Attorney General's Office has completed the draft of the civil claim against former president Suharto in the seven foundations case.

Jakarta – In an unprecedented move Tuesday, Indonesian Military (TNI) head Air Chief Marshal Djoko Suyanto spoke publicly about the poor relationship between TNI headquarters and the De

Anissa S. Febrina, Jakarta – A 12-meter-square single-classroom kindergarten in a kampong in Pangkalan Jati, South Jakarta, offers nothing fancy.

Jakarta – Lawmakers on a key committee are optimistic that a proposed bill on national security will pass, putting the National Police under the supervision of a ministry.

Jakarta – The Islamic Reform Star Party officially dismissed House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Zaenal Ma'arif for polygamy Monday evening.

Jakarta – Women's rights activists pledged Monday to continue to campaign for greater political representation for women and to fight against sharia-inspired laws.

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The nation's commitment to civil society is being tested again as the debate intensifies over the bill on national security, which includes a major revamp of the National Police.

Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta – Uswatun Khasanah hugged her 9-month-old daughter Revi close to her chest.

Jakarta – While Indonesia has lost many lives to plane crashes, the airlines have never been held responsible, an activist group says.

Jakarta – A survey from Australian research firm Roy Morgan has found that most Indonesian consumers are predicting better economic prospects for 2007.

Denpasar – The number of political parties running candidates in the 2009 general election should be slashed so as not to confuse voters, a politician said Sunday.

Hera Diani, Jakarta – When avian influenza became a major global issue in 2006, some foreign health experts thought it was over hyped.

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Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – There must be nothing more bitter than feeling you have been victimized, especially when you were supposedly working for the greater good.

Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – The government should set up a special court to hear environmental crimes because suspects in illegal logging cases are evading justice in the regular courts, t

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Adisti Sukma Sawitri, Jakarta – After raising on-street parking fares and directing motorcyclists to drive in the "slow" left lanes, the Jakarta administration is now planning to ban bi

Jakarta – The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) says the next governor should have a keen understanding of the current issues that are key to t

Jambi – Traditional communities and farmers in Indonesia, particularly in Jambi province, Sumatra, are still falling victim to disadvantageous government policies and as a consequence b

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – The government failed to address a range of rights abuses related to religious fundamentalism last year and its inaction means sectarian violence will likely rem

Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta – Small-scale aluminum casting producers in Yogyakarta are on the brink of collapse, losing out to a boom in Chinese products and handicapped by limited acces

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The sexual exploitation of children is growing at an alarming rate and now affects millions of children across the globe.

As a developing country saddled with huge foreign debts, Indonesia's tourism industry is a much needed source of income.

Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta – The people of Aceh have spoken.

David Fullbrook – Cutthroat cost competition, overcrowded airports and perennial safety concerns, including a tragic accident involving an aged plane that killed at least 90 people on M

Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung – Non-government activists reacted resolutely to Bandarlampung Mayor Eddy Sutrisno's allowance "gift" to city councillors by protesting Tuesday.

Jakarta – Decentralization has been blamed for the downfall of the national family planning program during the reform era.

Multa Fidrus, Banten – Aisyah looks out from her oceanfront bamboo hut at the submerged concrete foundations of her family home in Karang Serang village, Tangerang regency.

Jakarta – The government is being urged to pay more attention to the country's large working-age population, the result of the Soeharto-era family planning program that reduced the nati

Andi Haswidi, Jakarta – The country's exports broke yet another record in November at US$8.92 billion, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported Tuesday, adding weight to predictions

Jakarta – The growing number of minimarkets and convenience stores in Jakarta is forcing many small-scale traders out of business.

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Bill Guerin, Jakarta – Indonesia is on the upswing, with strong export and economic growth combining to drive the Jakarta Stock Exchange Index up by more than 55%, accounting for the wo

Muhammad Qodari, Jakarta – It has been more than eight years since the country began the transition to democracy, but the Indonesian political elite's understanding of democracy is stil

Jakarta – Thousands of the city's poorest people left dissatisfied Monday after queuing since early morning for free meat at Istiqal Grand Mosque.

Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung – With the prices of basic needs continuing to soar, life is tough for Sugeng Supriadi.

Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo, Jakarta – More Indonesians say they are economically worse off compared to 12 months ago and most cite the increased costs of basic goods and travel expenses a

Nabiha Shahab, Rembang – Indonesian navy ships have renewed efforts to reach survivors of a ferry disaster who spent a third night on the open sea as continuing rough weather hindered t

Niniek Karmini, Jakarta – A ferry carrying hundreds of passengers sank in a storm off Indonesia's main island of Java and nearly all were still missing 12 hours later, officials said Sa

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – Theologically, Islam encourages its adherents to perform philanthropic deeds in the widest sense, but Indonesian Muslims often only do so in the light of persona

Ary Hermawan, Jakarta – Prosecutors and police said Friday they would file for a review of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the conviction of the pilot convicted of the murder o