HEADLINE NEWS

In the print edition:

Small Miners Squeezed in Ore Export Ban

Small miners are likely to feel the brunt of the nation’s ban on the export of mineral ore, which could leave more than 2 million people out of work, and executives expressed disappointment that implementation of the mining law serves as more of politicking than common sense.

War of Words Heats Up in MNC/TPI Saga

A dispute between media mogul Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Siti “Tutut” Hardiyanti Rukmana over a television station continues to rage despite a Supreme Court ruling last October that returned the shares of the station to Siti, the eldest daughter of former president Suharto.

Jayapura, Central Govt Push to Improve Education Standards

Education officials in Papua’s Jayapura district have set a target of ensuring that all children enrolled in the sixth and ninth grades this year finish primary school or junior high school, in a province where up to a quarter of school-aged children don’t have access to education.

Death Row Maid Could See Freedom: Lawyer

Wilfrida Soik, an Indonesian migrant worker who faces a possible death penalty for allegedly murdering her 60-year-old Malaysian employer, may have a chance of going free, according to her lawyer.

Turkey’s Leaders Seen Losing Grip on Media

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has labeled an investigativ e reporter, who has published leaked documents related to a widening corruption scandal, a traitor.

Pertamina to Get Control of PGN

The government plans to merge Pertagas — a gas-trading unit of state energy company Pertamina — with state-controlled Perusahaan Gas Negara, as part of an effort to ease the spat between the two.

A Sundance Double on Actor Oka’s Agenda

Lisa Siregar talks to Oka Antara, best known for his romantic roles, about his latest, bloodthirsty characters.

Mourinho Delighted With ‘Talented Kid’

Chelsea manager says that in-form forward Eden Hazard has developed from a “talented kid” into an essential part of his table-topping team.

Source : Jakarta Globe


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