Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Mega ruins her thrifty campaign: The first family's five-day

Mega ruins her thrifty campaign: The first family's five-day
holiday on the resort Island of Bali is ruining the President's
just-launched campaign for austerity, critics said on Sunday.
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Police detained illegal loggers: Police seized 24 vessels loaded
with illegal sawn timber worth about Rp 20 billion (US$2 million)
at the Sunda Kelapa port in North Jakarta, a senior police
officer said on Saturday. Page3

International criminal law versus terrorism: The events of Sept.
11 have triggered fresh debate on the place of terrorism in the
realm of international law -- particularly in relation to human
rights violations. Page 4

Computer virus could ruin New Year feast: A newly discovered
computer worm, sent under guise of a holiday greeting, has popped
up in the United States and Europe and, if activated, could
destroy personal computers, experts said recently. Page 5

Errors cost Newcastle dearly: Newcastle manager Bobby Robson
blamed defensive lapses for his side 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea
on Saturday which saw the Magpies concede first place to Arsenal
in the English Premiership. Page 6

Aggressive dollar buying expected: In the first week of the new
year, the currency market is expected to be more active with
demand for dollar will remain high, putting the rupiah under
familiar pressure, an analyst said. Page 7

Food prices to rise: Food prices will increase by between 5
percent and 10 percent once the government raises fuel prices,
electricity and telephone rates next month, according to the
Indonesian Food and Beverage Association (GAPMMI). Page 8

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