7 min ago | The Straits Times
Indonesia re-arrests Chevron executive Bachtiar Abdul amid tension
Authorities have bypassed a court order and re-arrested an executive at Chevron Corp's Indonesian unit in a graft case that highlights growing tension with big oil companies in a country struggling to reverse a decline in oil production.
1 hr ago | AlertNet
Children at risk as Jakarta floods ? aid workers
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5 hrs ago | Reuters
UPDATE 2-Freeport can't say when Indonesia mine to reopen, confirms 28 dead
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc said it will not restart production at the world's second-largest copper mine in Indonesia after a tunnel collapse that killed 28 workers until it is convinced of the mine's safety.
6 hrs ago | AlertNet
Floods paralyse Indonesian capital, heavy rains continue
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7 hrs ago | Malaysian National News Agency
MCPF Lauds Assurance By Zahid To Allow Agencies Under KDN Freedom To Act
JOHOR BAHARU, May 22 -- The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation has welcomed the assurance of the Home Ministry that all its agencies are free to act based on the law without political interference.
Join the scramble for riches in the Mekong region
In June 1866, an adventurous French expedition consisting of two steam-driven gunboats, filled with liquor, flour, guns and other goods, left Saigon and headed up the Mekong River to find a new inland way to China.
Schlumberger awards scholarships to AAPG's 2013 outstanding student chapters
Schlumberger announced today its contribution of five scholarships to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Outstanding Student Chapter Awards.
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Four Men Plead Not Guilty To Offences On Polling Day
JOHOR BAHARU, May 21 -- Four men pleaded not guilty in the magistrate's court here today, on charges of hindering a police personnel and smashing the window of a car owned by a taxi driver during the recent 13th General Election.
Metso to Supply Tissue Production Line for PT Suparma Tbk in Indonesia
Metso will supply a complete tissue production line for PT. Suparma, Tbk., in Indonesia.
What Most Asian Entrepreneurs Get Wrong
The economic boom in Asia over the past two decades has inspired people to take risks, develop new businesses and tread on unbeaten paths.
Inspiring Sessions and Speakers Line-Up Announced for 5th Palm Oil Summit 2013 in Jakarta
Inspiring Sessions and Speakers Line-Up Announced for 5th Palm Oil Summit 2013 in Jakarta Inspiring Sessions and Speakers Line-Up Announced for 5th Palm Oil Summit 2013 in JakartaCMT's 5th Palm Oil Summit has today revealed their 2013 program line up, featuring distinguished panel of speakers, industry majors and insightful sessions tailored ... (more)
15 Years After the Fall of Suharto, a Mixed Picture of Indonesia's Minorities
Mari Pangestu is a symbol of a new Indonesia . The economist turned technocrat, who now serves as Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and creative economy, was born into a country rife with anti-Chinese sentiment.
The mixed media work Electricity by Singapore artist collective Phunk and Indonesian artist Arahmaiani's Crossing Point at the Welcome To The Jungle exhibition at the Yokohama Museum of Art.
The full set portion of noodles, tofu and somay at Mie Baso Nursijan. Photo by Icha Rahmanti/The Jakarta Post Bandung loves its noodles.
StanChart employee to be charged with CBT
AN EMPLOYEE of Standard Chartered Bank will be charged in court today for criminal breach of trust involving $500,000, BT understands AN EMPLOYEE of Standard Chartered Bank will be charged in court today for criminal breach of trust involving $500,000, BT understands.
Indonesia nabs Iranian big fish Abdi over human smuggling
Indonesian authorities have arrested an Iranian-born Australian resident who they suspect headed a people-smuggling network that spanned the country, a report said.
Singapore home for Asian economic research bureau
SINGAPORE will play host to several of the world's prominent finance and economics experts as they come together to form Asia's largest economics research organisation here, aimed at giving an intellectual boost to the local financial industry.
Indonesia mine collapse death toll rises to 21
Rescuers recovered another four bodies from a collapsed underground room at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to 21, mine officials said Tuesday.
Malaysian National News Agency
Indonesia's Bangka Holds Potential For Iron Reserves
MANADO, North Sulawesi, May 21 -- The island of Bangka in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi, holds potential reserves of iron ores, an official said.
Malaysian National News Agency
Two Handicraft Makers Sent To The Gallows For Drug Trafficking
JOHOR BAHARU, May 20 -- Two men were sent to the gallows by the High Court here today after they were found guilty of drug trafficking.