IMF's prolonged role questioned: Some experts have voiced concern

IMF's prolonged role questioned: Some experts have voiced concern over the prolonged presence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its undermining of the Indonesian government's sovereignty in pushing its own economic reforms program. Page 3

Why Papuans reject special autonomy: Following the death of Theys H. Eluay, a key Papuan independence leader, it remains doubtful whether Papuans will be willing to accept the bill on special autonomy for the province of Irian Jaya. Page 4

More people reclaiming than pawning: Instead of pawning their valuables, most visitors to the Senen pawn house this year are there to reclaim their jewelry and electronic goods. Page 6

11 killed, 35 missing as ship sinks near Poso: A ferry, carrying twice its maximum load of passengers, capsized in Tomini Bay off Central Sulawesi province, leaving at least 11 people dead and 35 others missing, authorities said. Page 7

Hunt for terrorists: Islamic nations would not support the international fight against terrorism if the only targets were Muslims, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday. Page 9

Holyfield's determination is scary: Evander Holyfield delivered the line with that crooked smile of his and it got a big laugh. Page 11

Business as usual during Ramadhan in KL: Just minutes after my arrival at Kuala Lumpur (KL), I was surprised to hear a tour guide announcing that tourists could still experience glittering nightlife during the fasting month of Ramadhan. Page 14

Semen Gresik sale deadline expires without deal: The government once again missed the deadline to sell a 51 percent stake in cement maker PT Semen Gresik to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV, as a Friday deadline for the sale expired without a deal. Page 20