Entertainment: Entertainment centers are allowed to operate

Entertainment: Entertainment centers are allowed to operate during the fasting month of Ramadhan, but operators were cautious on Saturday amid fear of possible raids from hard-line groups. "It's unfair if we urge them to close for the whole month. How can their workers earn a living?" Deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi told reporters at City Hall Friday. Page 2

Oil and gas law: The passing of the new oil and gas law on Oct. 23 has triggered deep emotions throughout society. Despite the modest claims of legislator Emir Muis of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) that it "will become a masterpiece among the country's laws", the more objective view may be that it is a time-bomb with the potential to unseat the government. Page 6

Climbing: Indonesian speed climbers showed their might by staging all-Indonesian finals at the US$20,000 10th Asian Sports Climbing Championships at the Eastern Plaza of the Bung Karno Sports Complex, Central Jakarta on Sunday. Page 13

Refugees: The government has offered money and rice as incentives for East Timorese refugees who want to return to their homeland immediately in an attempt to help solve the refugee issue in East Nusa Tenggara.

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Bioterrorism: Major pharmaceutical companies on Friday promised to lend their best scientific minds to the government on a weekly basis to help fight bioterrorism. The commitment comes in addition to offers of free antibiotics, use of laboratory space, and other aid for U.S. health officials if needed to fight anthrax or other biological warfare agents.

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