Orangutans under threat of extinction in Indonesia

7 September 2008, 4:39 am

Jakarta, September 6 : A news report by Jakarta Post has suggested that the population of Orangutans in Kalimantan or Borneo Island of Indonesia remained under threat of extinction, despite claims by palm oil ...... read more

On track: Anwar

6 September 2008, 8:19 pm

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, here on a two-day visit, said yesterday that he is on track to meet his deadline to recruit enough MPs this month to topple the government.... read more

Price increases push US soy beyond reach of poor

6 September 2008, 12:07 pm

With the dollar a day he earns scrounging for scrap metal and paper, Jumadi can't buy his family beef or even chicken.... read more

'Seasonal beggars' flock to Indonesia

6 September 2008, 7:38 am

Ramadan is prime time for Muslims to give charitable donations, so it's not surprising the Islamic holy month is the most lucrative season for beggars.... read more

Indonesian ex-spy defends on court, blames int'l pressure

5 September 2008, 11:32 pm

Former deputy chief of Indonesian State Intelligence Agency Muchdi Purwoprajono pleaded not guilty on the murder of human rights activist on Tuesday, complaining on the international pressure on the case.... read more

Indonesian parties turn to celebrities as election looms

4 September 2008, 11:31 pm

The parties of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his main rival, Megawati Sukarnoputri , have recruited TV and film stars With his sculpted abdominals proudly displayed on his Facebook profile, male model ...... read more

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