Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Reconciliation commission: The Golkar Party, which many political

Reconciliation commission: The Golkar Party, which many political observers say is a legacy of the authoritarian and corrupt New Order regime, has put forward the idea of establishing a national truth and reconciliation commission. Page 2

Textile industries: Some 100,000 textile workers may lose their jobs next year due to a combination of the global economic slump and unfavorable domestic conditions, according to a top industry executive, Benny Sutrisno, chairman of the Indonesian Textile Association (API), said on the sidelines of an industry discussion on Tuesday. Page 3

Anticorruption law review: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday that delay in the review of Corruption Law No. 31/1999 might hamper the disbursement of foreign financial assistance. Page 5

Eviction: Activists criticized on Tuesday the city administration's policy on the eviction of poor urban people, including those living along riverbanks here. Page 6

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