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2 hrs ago | Wall Street Journal

AirAsia's Thai, Indonesia Units to Launch IPOs

Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd. plans to list its units in Thailand and Indonesia by the second quarter, its chief executive said Monday, in a move that would help the budget carrier raise cash to expand its operations.

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6 hrs ago | IRIN

INDONESIA: Sayed Ahmed Abdellatif, 'I'm ready to die at sea'

BOGOR, 14 February 2012 - Egyptian asylum-seeker Sayed Ahmed Abdellatif, married with six children, says he is ready to risk everything to reach Australia - even his family.

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7 hrs ago | Jurist

Indonesia trial begins for Bali nightclub bombing suspect

If convicted Patek could face life imprisonment or a death sentence. Patek is not facing terrorism charges under Indonesia law, since the terrorism law came into effect in 2003 after both bombings and cannot be applied retrospectively [ BBC News report]. Patek is believed to be a member of the alleged terrorist organization, Jemaah Islamiyah [CFR ... (more)

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8 hrs ago | The Capital-Journal

Cause of Whitney Houston's death could take weeks

In a March 28, 1998 file photo Whitney Houston and her husband Bobby Brown arrive for the Versace Fall 1998 fashion show in New York.

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9 hrs ago | The Washington Post

Indonesia wants to test pilots for drugs just before flying instead of 6-month routine tests

Pilots should be tested for drugs a few hours or days before they fly, rather than undergoing the routine testing every six months as they do now, Indonesia's transportation minister said Monday.

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10 hrs ago | Reuters

Rothschild venture Bumi holds Jakarta crisis talks

Samin Tan, an Indonesian major shareholder of Bumi Plc and Borneo Lumbung Energy and Metal speaks during an interview in Jakarta February 7, 2012.

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11 hrs ago | Global Voices Online

Singapore: Citizens Discuss Politician's Extramarital Scandal

An opposition politician has resigned from his party's Central Executive Committee amidst rumours of extramarital affairs.

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15 hrs ago | The Straits Times

Clerics suggest Indonesians skip Valentine's Day

Cleric councils have banned celebrations in Banten and Palembang provinces. The Aceh Assembly of Clerics said celebrating the Western cultural event would be inappropriate for Muslims.

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17 hrs ago | National Public Radio

Scientists Take Cautious Tack On Bird Flu Research

A government veterinarian worker sprays anti-bird flu disinfectant over birds and fowls at Medan city market in North Sumatra province.

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17 hrs ago | The Star Online

Indonesia to intensify efforts to send maids to Malaysia

JAKARTA: Indonesia's Manpower and Transmigration Ministry has intensified cooperation and coordination with provinces and local authorities involved in recruiting maids who will be send to Malaysia next month.

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Sun Feb 12, 2012

Suria

Police appeal for information on murder in Geylang

SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old Singaporean man died in hospital shortly after he was found injured in Geylang early Monday morning.

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USGS M5+ Earthquakes

M 4.6, Simeulue, Indonesia

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Asia News Network

JAKARTA: Indonesian gas buyers eye LNG imports from US

Indonesia n liquefied natural gas buyers are ready to take advantage of falling gas prices in the US , following a boom in shale gas development that has boosted the country's gas supply in the past several years.

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Bangkok Post

Border dispute talks back on track

Thailand and Cambodia will today resume talks under the Joint Boundary Commission to continue surveying and demarcation work on the land boundary between the two countries.

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The Nation

Foreigners eye local securities firms

Malaysian and Singaporean investors are looking to increase their market penetration by moving to acquire Thai securities houses ahead of Asean Linkage and the implementation of the Asean Economic Community.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Bali bomb suspect goes on trial

JAKARTA: Umar Patek, the man who allegedly built the bomb that ripped through two teeming Bali nightclubs in 2002, is unlikely to be executed, terrorism analysts said on the eve of his trial.

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Suria

Some "Bedok 85" stallholders say no to temp location

SINGAPORE: More than half of the stallholders at Blk 85 Bedok North Street 4 Market & Food Centre, more commonly known as "85 Fengshan Centre", will not continue their business at a temporary centre, while their current premises get a makeover.

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Reporter found dead in Aceh, journalist arrested in West

Reporters Without Borders is concerned by a series of media freedom violations in Indonesia in the past few days.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Malaysia Chronicle

S'pore will follow if M'sia increases Causeway toll charges

If Malaysia increases toll charges for the Causeway, Singapore is likely to follow suit, the Straits Times reported today.

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Manila Bulletin

Philippine Resorts Win Big At The Asean Green Hotel Awards

Already four years operating as a lodging establishment in Palawan, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is a 16-room affair owned and managed by brothers, Ruben and Clifford Tan and their wives, Maria and Deborah.

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