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2-year-old Indonesian boy kicks his two-pack-a-day cigarette habit - USA Today

New York Daily News2-year-old Indonesian boy kicks his two-pack-a-day cigarette habitUSA TodayIndonesia's notorious smoking 2-year-old has kicked his two-pack-a-day nicotine habit after a month-long rehab program, the Jakarta Globe reports. ...Indonesia's smoking toddler kicks the habitThe Associated PressSmoking two year old kicks 40-a-day cigarette habit after month-long spell in ...Daily MailSmoking Baby QUITS! HIP-HOP HOORAY (PHOTOS)Global Grind (blog)The Money Times -AFP -Toronto Starall 449 news articles »

Over 2 million people to leave Jakarta for Idul Fitri festival - Jakarta Post

Jakarta GlobeOver 2 million people to leave Jakarta for Idul Fitri festivalJakarta PostJakarta governor Fauzi Bowo predicts about 2.2 million people will leave the capital city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their respective hometowns. ...Trucks banned from Jakarta during Idul Fitri exodusJakarta PostFauzi calls for safe trip, shuns newcomersJakarta PostDd-4 Truck Banned to Cross JakartaBeritaJakarta.comJakarta Post -Jakarta Post -Jakarta Globeall 17 news articles »

Indonesia cbank tightens via bank regs, holds key rate - Reuters

Jakarta GlobeIndonesia cbank tightens via bank regs, holds key rateReutersJAKARTA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia's central bank raised bank reserve requirements on Friday, as expected, ...Indonesia Raises Banks' Reserve Ratio to Cool Inflation at 16-Month HighBloombergBank Indonesia Set New Loan to Deposit RateTempo InteraktifBank Indonesia Governor: New Reserve Rule Enough To Curb Inflation Till Year-EndNASDAQInternational Business Times -San Francisco Chronicleall 28 news articles »

Malaysian journalists calm on KL-Jakarta row - Jakarta Post

Malaysian journalists calm on KL-Jakarta rowJakarta PostEscalating tensions between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur have made for big headlines in the local media, but one Malaysian journalist says bilateral relations ...Baby-Death Maid Detained in Kuala Lumpur Cries FoulJakarta GlobeMalaysians Seek Maid Over DeathJakarta GlobeThe week that wasMalaysia Star (blog)all 11 news articles »

SBY mulls relocating government offices - Jakarta Post

BigPond NewsSBY mulls relocating government officesJakarta PostPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday urged businesspeople to explore the possibility of moving government offices out of Jakarta in a bid to help ...Indonesians split over Yudhoyono's move to expedite border talks with MalaysiaChannel News AsiaAs Indonesian President Falls in Polls, War of Words BeginsJakarta GlobePresidential hopes to be good bilateralallvoicesTempo Interaktif -BusinessWorld Online -AFPall 49 news articles »

Police Chief Defends Buol Officers After Deadly Riot - Jakarta Globe

Jakarta GlobePolice Chief Defends Buol Officers After Deadly RiotJakarta GlobeJakarta. National Police Chief Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri said on Friday that every officer being interrogated in relation to Tuesday's deadly rioting in ...Eleven Indonesian police arrested over riot deathsAFPPolice vow transparency in Buol clash investigationJakarta PostIndonesian police kill 5 villagers ransacking postThe Associated PressCNN International -The Canadian Press -Sydney Morning Heraldall 258 news articles »

Police Chief Vows to Get Tough On Rowdy Anti-Malaysia Protesters - Jakarta Globe

Sun2SurfPolice Chief Vows to Get Tough On Rowdy Anti-Malaysia ProtestersJakarta GlobeJakarta. The National Police chief on Friday broke his silence over simmering tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia, saying his men would not hesitate to ...Police Foil Bendera's sweeping Attempt Against MalaysiansBernamaMalaysia, Indonesia spat may go to courtSydney Morning HeraldYudhoyono's 'feeble' speech gets harsh criticismJakarta PostMalaysia Star -TODAYonline -allvoicesall 110 news articles »

Hypnotic crimes haunt Jakarta - Jakarta Post

Hypnotic crimes haunt JakartaJakarta PostYes, we're talking about the hypnotic criminals that have started to hit headlines in the capital, as a hectic city such as Jakarta is proving ripe pickings ...

Jakarta on flood alert after heavy rain in Bogor - Jakarta Post

Jakarta on flood alert after heavy rain in BogorJakarta PostWater height at Manggarai sluice gate in Central Jakarta reached 775 centimeters as off 10 am on Saturday, or 25 centimeters above the normal height, ...

JOHAN JAAFFAR We can't be in 'puyeng' over Jakarta protests - New Straits Times

JOHAN JAAFFAR We can't be in 'puyeng' over Jakarta protestsNew Straits TimesTHE intensity of the latest demonstrations in Jakarta was shocking. We can always argue that the demonstrators represent a minute percentage of a nation ...

Bank Indonesia Walks Down Middle Path To Balance Inflation, Growth ...

Jakarta. The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, but ordered banks to set aside more cash reserves after inflation accelerated to a 16-month high in August.

Semanggi Exit Closure To Ease Jakarta Gridlock Leads to Massive ...

Jakarta. The closure of Plaza Semanggi's vehicle entrance along Jalan Gatot Subroto was meant to ease traffic congestion, but it ironically resulted in a massive traffic jam.

Infamous Infant Kicks Two-Pack-a-Day Smoking Habit | The Jakarta Globe

Jakarta. Indonesia's internationally infamous infant, Ardi Rizal, has reportedly kicked his addiction to smoking.

With No New Permits in Indonesia, Sinar Mas to Enter Liberia | The ...

Jakarta. Singapore palm oil producer Golden Agri-Resources, part of Indonesia's Sinar Mas Group, said on Friday that its subsidiary Golden VerOleum would form a $1.6 billion partnership with the government of Liberia in a palm oil ...

Bakrie Life Offers Promises to Its Deceived Customers | The ...

Jakarta. After failing to meet an earlier deadline, insurance company Asuransi Jiwa Bakrie told its frustrated former clients on Friday that their long wait for repayment of misused investment funds would continue indefinitely.

More Parties Join Chorus of Protest Against Plush Pad | The ...

Jakarta. Opposition is growing from within the House of Representatives about the controversial plan to build a lavish new office building for lawmakers, but House Speaker Marzuki Alie remains adamant about pushing through with the ...

PDI-P Visit to KPK Over BI Bribery Case Raises Questions of ...

Jakarta. Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle officials on Friday demanded answers from antigraft investigators who have named 14 current and former party lawmakers as suspects in a 2004 bribery case.

Indonesian Trade Ministry Raises Export Target | The Jakarta Globe

Jakarta. After seeing non-oil-and-gas exports surge over the first seven months of the year, the Trade Ministry on Friday announced it was retargeting growth for the sector, placing it at between 16 and 18 percent for the year, ...

Malaysian Police Arrest Indonesian Maid Over Infant's Death | The ...

Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Police have arrested an Indonesian maid on charges that she had allegedly killed her employer's baby.

Idul Fitri Traffic Center Launched | The Jakarta Globe

Jakarta. With Idul Fitri just around the corner, millions of people are expected to make their way back to their hometowns. To help monitor this mass exodus, the Transportation Ministry officially launched a traffic center at their head ...