Last updated at 1:07 AM. Tuesday 9 February 2010

Headlines

Protesters rallying in front of the Bakrie building in Jakarta (Feb. 8). They expressed outrage over Aburizal Bakrie's outstanding tax, which allegedly amounts to Rp 2.1 trillion. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal)

SBY Taking Aim At Indonesia's Tax Cheaters

In what may have been a warning shot at Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie over the investigation into the Bank Century bailout, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday ordered the National Police to hunt down anyone suspected of tax evasion.


Bailout Illegal, Possibly Corrupt, Say Indonesian Lawmakers

Most of President Susilo Bambang Yudoyono’s coalition partners lined up against him on Monday, with seven out of nine factions on a House of Representatives special committee stating in a preliminary report that the government’s bailout of Bank Century was illegal and beset by corruption.


Parents Need to Be Wary Of Facebook’s Dangers

A spate of crimes targeting Indonesian teenagers using social networking site Facebook has raised questions about whether parents should monitor their children’s online activities, even going as far as gaining access to their teenagers’ Facebook accounts.


Push On for End to Plastic Bags in Jakarta

No more plastic bags by next year? That’s the Jakarta administration’s new plan to help save the capital from environmental destruction.


Singapore’s Casino Gamble May Kick Off This Weekend

Singapore is set to open its first casino as early as this weekend, in the city-state’s latest roll of the dice in its efforts to turn from a staid manufacturing hub to an Asian playground for the rich.

Connect!

Talk to The Globe!

Do you have suggestions about the newspaper or website? Share your thoughts here.

Get Social

You can find the Jakarta Globe on Facebook and Twitter.