UPDATE 1-Indonesia commission wants US wrestling show ended
Reuters – USA
… JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s broadcasting commission said on Wednesday a popular US wrestling television show should be banned as authorities … Â

Fashion Show For Muslim Women Held In Indonesia
All Headline News – USA
Jakarta, Indonesia (AHN) – Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country, has organized the first-ever fashion show of Islamic clothing, which took place … Â

Indonesia projects 500,000 HIV cases by 2010
Zee News – Noida,India
Jakarta, Nov 29: Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, is projecting half a million HIV cases by 2010, and double that if preventive steps are … Â

Indonesia Inflation Probably Fell to 2 1/2 Year-Low in November
Bloomberg – USA
… 30 (Bloomberg) — Indonesia’s inflation rate probably fell to the lowest in more than 2 1/2 years, giving the central bank room to cut its key interest rate … Â

Strong quake hits near Indonesia’s Moluccas islands
Reuters – USA
JAKARTA (Reuters) – A strong undersea earthquake struck near the Moluccas islands in northern Indonesia on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said on its Web … Â

Indonesia worried TB fight might be overshadowed
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s battle against tuberculosis, which kills one person every four minutes in the country, should not be overshadowed by …Â

Roh to Visit Indonesia Before ASEAN+3 Summit
Chosun Ilbo – Seoul,South Korea
President Roh Moo-hyun is scheduled to kick off an 11-day visit to four countries on Sunday, starting with Indonesia. He’ll also … Â

Indonesia Shares Gain
MSN Money – USA
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesian shares rose Wednesday on hopes of benign inflation this month and a cut in benchmark interest rate by December. … Â

Indonesia-Japan FTA ready for signing
Bangkok Post – Thailand
Japan and Indonesia said Tuesday they have in principle reached a bilateral free trade agreement, advocating an energy security partnership between them and … Â

Bird flu fatality number 57 in Indonesia
WorldPoultry.net – Doetinchem,Netherlands
… the woman’s infection. At the WHO’s last count on November 13 , Indonesia had 74 bid flu cases with 56 deaths. If confirmed by Â

Indonesia expects two golds from taekwondo in Doha Asiad
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia has targeted at least two gold medals from the taekwondo competition at the 15th Asian Games which starts this week in Doha. … Â

Toyota To Export Hybrid Cars To Indonesia In 2007
All Headline News – USA
Tokyo, Japan (AHN) – Japanese car maker Toyota has announced it will ship its first batch of hybrid cars to Indonesia in 2007. The … Â

Another H5N1 Bird Flu Death in Indonesia; South Korea Plans …
FOX News – USA
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian woman died of bird flu Tuesday, raising the country’s death toll to 57, as South Korea prepared to slaughter dogs and pigs … Â

Indonesia Cuts US Weapons
Prensa Latina – Havana,Cuba
Jakarta, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Indonesia will reduce from 65 to 50 percent its dependency on weapons and war equipment made in the US, Defense Minister Juwono …Â

Indonesia reduces reliance on western countries: Defense Minister
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… eastern countries.”. The Russian government has granted recently a 1 billion US dollars credit for Indonesia’s arms purchase. President … Â

Indonesia can not ensure gas supply to Japan beyond contract …
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia can not ensure its gas supply to Japan beyond its current contract that will end in 2010, due to shortages of production and high domestic demand … Â

Indonesia Rupiah Slumps as Stocks Slide: World’s Biggest Mover
Bloomberg – USA
… 28 (Bloomberg) — Indonesia’s rupiah fell, the biggest fluctuation of any currency today, as stocks dropped the most in two weeks on concern global economic … Â

Concerned about gas, Japan signs trade framework with Indonesia
Channel News Asia – Singapore
TOKYO – Indonesia signed Tuesday the framework for a free trade deal with Japan, which sought firm guarantees for the archipelago’s gas exports and took the … Â

Indonesia projects 500,000 HIV cases by 2010
Reuters.uk – UK
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, is projecting half a million HIV cases by 2010, and double that if preventive steps … Â

Indonesia, Japan to exempt several commodities from EPA
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Tokyo (ANTARA News) – Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said here on Monday Indonesia and Japan would exempt a number of their commodities from rules under … Â

Indonesia’s Energi drops plan to sell Lapindo
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
… their homes. The firm, controlled by the family of Indonesia’s chief social welfare minister, Aburizal Bakrie, said on Nov. 15 it …

Indonesia Denies US Dumping Accusations
All Headline News – USA
Jakarta, Indonesia (AHN) – Jakarta on Saturday denied dumping accusations made by Washington about Indonesian exports of coated free sheet paper. … Â

RP deports terrorist’s wife to Indonesia
Balita.org – Minsterley,UK
The desire of Istiada Oemar Sovie, alias Amenah Toha, the captured wife of Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist, to be deported to Indonesia, together with all of her …Â

`Agents inflating fees for Indonesian maids’
Jakarta Post – Jakarta,Indonesia
… ANN): Recruitment agencies are willing to comply with new regulations capping the fees for Indonesian maids but fear their counterparts in Indonesia will not … Â

Malaysia’s plantations merger to boost country’s palm oil status
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
… linked companies (GLCs) to improve their efficiency and competitiveness — moves analysts said could help to stave off competition from neighbouring Indonesia. …Â

Steel smuggled into Indonesia reaches US$1 bln per annum
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
… ANTARA News) – About one billion US dollar worth of steel products which could have been produced at home is smuggled into Indonesia annually, Director General … Â

Indonesia, Malaysia join NP negotiators
MehrNews.com – Tehran,Iran
26 (MNA) — Two companies from Indonesia and Malaysia were added to negotiators over a project to develop North Pars (NP) gas field, in southern Iran, the …Â

M’sia, Indonesia Accord To Control Open Burning
Bernama – Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
KUCHING, Nov 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Indonesia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) next week to control open burning in the plantation industry … Â

M’sian Firms In Indonesia Strengthen Networking
Bernama – Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
JAKARTA, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Some 100 Malaysian companies operating in Indonesia have strengthened their networking with the launching of the Malaysia Club …

Indonesia’s Internet security committee to start work next year
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… The latest figures from the Asia-Pacific Network Information Center show that Indonesia has the highest level of cyber crime in the Asia-Pacific region … Â

ADB to fund infrastructure development in Indonesia
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help Indonesia carry out critical reforms needed to develop the country’s infrastructure and drive economic growth, an …Â

people killed in gas pipeline blast in Indonesia
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… Inc. on the Gempol-Porong road, Sidoarjo, in Indonesia’s East Java province, on Wednesday night, a local television reported. The … Â

Indonesia may send troop to Iraq under UN coordination
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia might send troops under the United Nations coordination for a peace mission in Iraq on condition that its proposed exit strategy to settle the … Â

INDONESIA: TOP ACCOMPLICE GIVEN LIFE TERM
AKI – Rome,Italy
Jakarta, 23 Nov. (AKI) – A man considered a key recruiter of suicide bombers in Indonesia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for weapons offences and … Â

BDI Mining’s diamond results at Indonesia’s Cempaka mine better …
Life Style Extra – UK
LONDON (AFX) – BDI Mining Corp said diamonds recovered from the Cempaka mine in Indonesia were larger on average than those found at Danau Saran, the smaller …Â

Indonesia gas blast increases mud flood woe
The Age – Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
… helps a man injured in a gas pipe explosion near the site of a mud flow that began surging from a gas exploration site six months ago in East Java, Indonesia. … Â

Indonesia, Malaysia agree to increase cooperation in anti …
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
The agreement was reached during the Second Malaysia-Indonesia (Malindo) Summit co-chaired by TNI Commander Marshal Djoko Suyanto and his Malaysian counterpart … Â

Indonesia, Russia to sign military cooperation accord
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia and Russia will sign an agreement on military cooperation during Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s visit to Russia on Nov. …Â

India, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan: Asia Local Bond Preview
Bloomberg – USA
… {IGB 7.59 2016 HCP }. Indonesia {INDORB }: The central bank expects inflation to slow to 5 percent in 2008, Senior Deputy Governor Miranda Goeltom said. … Â

Indonesia calls for more talks between Islam, West
Reuters.uk – UK
… The government in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country and one of its largest democracies, has been keen to try to deliver a voice of moderation … Â

Indonesia coach Withe defiant despite poor results
Reuters.uk – UK
JAKARTA, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Indonesia coach Peter Withe has said he will not walk away from his job despite calls for his resignation following a spate of poor … Â

Explore Business Opportunities In Indonesia, Says Ng
Bernama – Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
… telecommunications and insurance are three potential sectors where Malaysian businesses should be further encouraged to explore in Indonesia, a huge market of … Â

Indonesia willing to send troops to Iraq under UN
Zee News – Noida,India
Jakarta, Nov 22: Indonesia is willing to send troops to serve under the UN flag in Iraq if the international community agrees to such a deployment, Defence … Â

Indonesia seeks possibility to send troops to Iraq
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia has looked for the possibility to send troops for peace operation mission in Iraq, Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said in Jakarta … Â

Indonesia to kick off landmark poll campaign in Aceh
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Political campaigning kicks off across Indonesia’s once rebellious Aceh province this week for landmark Dec. …Â

Smuggled orang-utans return to Indonesia
Guardian Unlimited – UK
AP. Forty-eight orang-utans rescued from a Thai amusement park returned home to Indonesia today and will soon start a new life on their native Borneo island … Â

Gas pipeline explosion kills five in Indonesia
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
SURABAYA, Indonesia, Nov 22 (Reuters) – An Indonesia gas pipeline exploded, killing at least five people and injuring nine others on Wednesday near Indonesia’s … Â

Militant Sentenced for Harboring Top Terrorist Leader in Indonesia
Voice of America – USA
… a Malaysian thought to be a leader of the regional terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, is accused of masterminding a series of attacks in Indonesia over the past …

Indonesia preparing tough anti-tobacco law
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… Comparing Indonesia with neighboring countries, Hakim said that this country imposed the lowest excise duty on tobacco products at only 31.5 percent, whereas … Â

Bush gets a dose of democracy on visit to Indonesia
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
… BOGOR, INDONESIA — In the last overseas stop of his five-day Asian tour, President Bush met here Monday with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the first … Â

Indonesia, Czech agree on defense cooperation
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Indonesia and the Czech Republic Tuesday agreed on bilateral defense cooperation, in the forms of the exchange of student officers, defense information and …Â

Indonesia’s Perusahaan Gas to build US$400 mln CNG plant
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) – State gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) (ASX:PGAS) has announced a plan to invest around US$400 million in the … Â

Poland to sell arms to Indonesia
Radio Polonia – Poland
Poland prepares to modernise Indonesian Army. Indonesia announced its plans of the modernisation of its army at cost of over 3.5 billion US dollars. …Â

Anzon Energy spuds West Kruh-3 test well in Indonesia
Life Style Extra – UK
LONDON (AFX) – Anzon Energy Ltd said it spudded West Kruh-3 well last week in Indonesia to appraise the reservoirs observed in West Kruh-2A, where Anzon …Â

Thailand to send 48 orangutan home to Indonesia
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Bangkok (ANTARA News) – Thailand will send 48 endangered orangutans home to Indonesia this week, two months after their return was delayed by a military coup … Â

Bush pledges to help Indonesia with AI
WorldPoultry.net – Doetinchem,Netherlands
While visiting Indonesia, US President George W Bush pledged to help the country fight avian influenza. Indonesia has the world’s …

Bush visit to boost investors confidence in Indonesia: economist
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – US President George Walker Bush`s visit to Indonesia could increase foreign investors` confidence in Indonesia, economist Umar Juoro … Â

Bush visits Vietnam and Indonesia in same day, bird flu’s two …
International Herald Tribune – France
… US President George W. Bush went from a bird flu bright spot to the world’s biggest hot spot Monday when he traveled from Vietnam to Indonesia, pledging to … Â

Indonesia GDP could grow by 7.0 pct in 2007 if infrastructure …
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – GDP could grow 7 pct next year if the government speeds up infrastructure projects, Bank Internasional Indonesia’s chief economist … Â

Indonesia miners to be schooled in NT
Ninemsn – Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
… It will promote best practice in mine management in Indonesia, and is the first major project under the Australia Indonesia Ministerial Forum Working Group on …Â

US, Indonesia Agree to Target Illegal Logging
Environment News Service – USA
WASHINGTON, DC, November 20, 2006 (ENS) – A new agreement to fight illegal logging in Indonesia signed last week by US and Indonesian officials was praised … Â

Bush pledges to help Indonesia fight avian flu
TODAYonline – Singapore
Visiting US President George W. Bush pledged to help fight avian influenza in Indonesia, which has the world’s highest death toll at 56. … Â

Train plunges into river, killing 8 in Indonesia
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
A train carriage derailed and plunged into a river in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province Monday morning, killing at least eight passengers and injuring 26 others. … Â

Bush Praises Indonesia’s Democratic Reforms
Washington File – Washington,DC,USA
Washington — The United States is supporting Indonesia’s reform efforts and recognizes the commitment of its leaders to strengthen democratic institutions … Â

Freeport looks beyond Indonesia, sticks to copper
MarketWatch – USA
… Currently, Freeport gets all of its mining revenue from Indonesia. That share would drop to 35% if the deal closes, said the company in a presentation. … Â

Bush praises Indonesia for response to extremism
ABC Online – Australia
TONY EASTLEY: George W. Bush has ended his Asian tour praising Indonesia, saying its democratic processes are offering peaceful alternatives to extremism. … Â

Indonesia mulls introducing rp10 per cigarette stick tax in march
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Ministry of Finance is considering imposing a fixed tax of 10 rupiah per cigarette stick in addition to its existing tax charges …

Apes to be returned to Indonesia this week
Bangkok Post – Thailand
Forty-eight orangutans smuggled into the country from Indonesia are set to be returned on Wednesday, officials said yesterday. The … Â

Long day for Bush: Vietnam, Indonesia, Hawaii
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
… George W. Bush views Vietnam’s ascent from battered war nation to blooming economic tiger on Monday before ending his Asia tour in Indonesia, where thousands … Â

Indonesia sees anti-Bush rallies
BBC News – UK
US foreign policy provokes deep anger among some groups in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation. But Indonesia is … Â

Protests Await Bush In Indonesia
CBS2 Chicago – Chicago,IL,USA
(AP) JAKARTA, Indonesia Thousands wound through the streets of Indonesia’s capital and gathered at a grand mosque Sunday to protest President Bush’s upcoming …Â

Plane Crash in Indonesia’s Papua Kills 12
Focus News – Sofia,Bulgaria
All 12 people on board a small twin-engine passenger plane that crashed in Indonesia’s remote eastern province of Papua were killed, officials said on Sunday … Â

Bush expected to help boost RI’s biofuel development program
Antara – Antara,Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Indonesia`s preparations to develop biofuel will seemingly get a further boost when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and US President … Â

Chilly reception ahead of Bush’s Indonesia visit
MSNBC – USA
… CITY, Vietnam – Warmly greeted by world leaders in Vietnam, President Bush drew a different reaction Sunday at his upcoming stop in Indonesia, where thousands …

US-Indonesia Partnership To Be Focus of Upcoming Bush Visit
Washington File – Washington,DC,USA
Washington — President Bush’s trip to Indonesia in mid-November — his second — will be an opportunity to emphasize US cooperation with nations that have …Â Â

Militant apologises for role in Indonesia beheadings
Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK
… The beheadings triggered an outcry across Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, and beyond. The Vatican described the attack as “barbaric”. … Â

Indonesia seeks Japan definite answer on EPA
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
… Under the leadership of Junichiro Koizumi, Japan agreed to establish EPA with Indonesia and boost bilateral cooperation in energy, trade and investment, Susilo …Â Â

Australia says no objection to selling uranium to Indonesia
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
A security agreement signed by Indonesia and Australia earlier this week has provided a basis for Indonesia to buy uranium from Australia for a planned nuclear … Â

Indonesia Shares Fall on Profit Taking
Houston Chronicle – United States
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian shares fell Wednesday on profit taking in gas distributor and cigarette maker stocks, after recording an all-time intraday … Â

Indonesia’s president heads to Moscow next month to meet Putin
International Herald Tribune – France
AP. JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia’s president will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow next month for talks that are expected to include the …Â

Indonesia car sales plunge to 10-month low in October
People’s Daily Online – Beijing,China
Car sales in Indonesia slumped by 39.3 percent in October — which becomes the lowest selling month so far this year — compared with the previous month. …Â Â

Deep sea quake hits northern Indonesia
Daily News & Analysis – Mumbai,India
JAKARTA: A 5.6-magnitude deep sea earthquake on Wednesday hit Indonesia’s northernmost Â

Bush Indonesia visit gets rare support, reality check
Business Day – Johannesburg,South Africa
BOGOR – About 100 demonstrators rallied today in favour of US President George Bush’s trip to Indonesia next week, already the subject of scores of protests …