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Direct aid distributed soon, minister says

Direct aid distributed soon, minister says

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Finance Minister Chatib Basri said the government would soon distribute the temporary direct aid (BLSM) this month. "If the administration can be completed sooner, the BLSM will be distributed in June," he told the press in a conference at the Finance Ministry, Tuesday, June 18.

Chaotic protests erupt in Central Java

Chaotic protests erupt in Central Java

TEMPO.CO, Semarang - University students in Semarang, Central Java, blocked the streets by burning tires and wood in front of the Walisongo State Islamic Institute yesterday. The riot, which caused serious traffic congestion, broke out when police tried to put out the fire. A truck driver named Umar...

Police refuse taking blame over protest incident

Police refuse taking blame over protest incident

TEMPO.CO, Ternate – North Maluku City Police denied the allegations of misconduct in dealing with anti-fuel price hike protesters which injured one journalist and eight students. Grand Commissioner Hendrik Badar, the Head of Public Relation Unit at North Maluku City Police, said that during the de...

Police probe clash in anti-fuel price hike protest

Police probe clash in anti-fuel price hike protest

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Timur Pradopo, Chief of the National Police, said that the police are investigating the riot that occurred during the anti-fuel price hike protests which resulted in casualties on Monday, June 17. Timur said that the investigation is conducted to determine the implementation of s...

Aquino: Unite, fight like a Filipino

Aquino: Unite, fight like a Filipino

MANILA, Philippines - Now is the time to come together to move the country forward. This was the message of President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday, June 12 at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila to celebrate the 115th independence day of the Philippines. At the same time, the President, in subtle refere...


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Faith-based graft

Indonesia

The story of Ahmad Fathanah and the Justice and Prosperity Party (PKS) is a sordid tale of politics gone bad. The politics intended for the good of the people, is in fact being abused. It is politics sullied by corruption and sexual escapades.

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HEADLINES

Raising suspicions

Headlines—Indonesia

A person suspected of defrauding Bank Jabar admitted to turning over billions of rupiah to a top PKS official through Ahmad Fathanah. It was to be part of an alleged Rp2 trillion fund for party campaigning in the run-up to the 2014 General Elections.

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BUSINESS

Skyrocketing land prices in Bali

Indonesia

Price increases for land and property in Bali have been extraordinary over the past two years. Many foreign investors are opting for underhanded methods.

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“Look, if she is not caught in one year's time, I will quit.”

—Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman-elect Abraham Samad commenting on KPK’s agenda to go after Nunun Nurbaetie, a suspect in the case of bribery allegations in the election of BI Deputy Governor Miranda Swaray Goeltom.

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