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Friday, April 22, 2011

Intelligence Experts See Gaddafi Rebuilding Power

WASHINGTON, KOMPAS.com - Muammar Gaddafi has consolidated his position in central and western Libya enough to maintain an indefinite standoff with rebels trying to end his four-decade rule, U.S. and European officials say.

Indonesia arrests six over 'book bombs' "Individual Jihad" Aimed at Local "Enemies" in Indonesia

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian police on Thursday arrested six people suspected to be behind a series of recent parcel-bombs in Jakarta, they said, as another device was found near a church in the morning.
“We arrested six people at 5:10 am (2205 GMT),” national police spokesman Anton Bachrul Alam told reporters. “We’re still investigating their possible links with terror groups,” he said.

Suzuki Motor Corp Suspends Production Line in Indonesia

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Japanese auto makers are being forced to shut or trim production in Southeast Asia and Turkey owing to a shortage of parts from Japan since last month's earthquake, The Nikkei reported early Friday.

When is The Right Time for TNI to Attack Somalian Pirates?


KOMPAS/RENE L PATTIRADJAWANE

Elite troops of the Indonesian Army, Kopassus, Satuan-81, are in combat training with the elite squad of police to anticipate terrorist attacks in Jakarta, Dec.12, 2008
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - National Defense Forces (TNI) Chief Admiral Agus Suhartono said the Indonesian troops stationed around Somalia keep monitoring the MV Sinar Kudus which was hijacked by Somalian pirates last March.

Why Sultan Totally Against NII Recruitment

YOGYAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Sultan Hamengkubuwono X of Yogyakarta has called on the people to be careful of possible recruitment by NII (Indonesia Islamic State) members.

Rupiah Continues to Strengthen on Positive Regional Sentiment

 
Reuters Indonesian rupiah banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Jakarta January 17, 2011. Indonesia moved a step closer toward securing a coveted top sovereign debt grading on Monday

Thursday, April 14, 2011

SBY to Pay Homage to Rosihan Anwar

Jimmy Hitipeuw | Kamis, 14 April 2011 | 12:24 WIB
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to pay homage to senior journalist Rosihan Anwar who passed away of a heart attack on Thursday morning.

The Indonesian Legendary Journalist Passes Away

Jimmy Hitipeuw | Kamis, 14 April 2011 | 08:53 WIB



ROSIHAN ANWAR
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - An Indonesian senior and reputable journalist Rosihan Anwar passed away in a treatment at MMC Hospital in Jakarta on Thursday. The legendary journalist sent to the hospital because of heart problems since March died at 89.

Rosihan Anwar was born in Kubang Nan Dua, West Sumatra on May 10, 1922. The renowned author received early education at HIS and MULO in Padang. He continued his school at AMS in Yogyakarta and often participated journalism workshop at Columbia University, New York.