Mathias Hariyadi

Indonesia's bird flu toll is rising

In Indonesia, "extraordinary" emergency measures are taken after a fourth person is killed by the H5N1 virus; a zoo has been closed in southern Jakarta after 19 infected birds were found there.

Indonesian politicians defend Christians in West Java fundamentalist attacks

The former president and leader of Indonesia's largest Muslim organisation is ready to send paramilitaries to West Java to defend Christians from fundamentalist attacks.

The world applauds the accord to end war in Aceh

Former Indonesian President opposes the extremism of the Indonesian Ulemas Council, condemning the persecution of the Ahmadi Muslims. Christians demand respect for religious pluralism, one of the nation's "cultural assets".

Order is an attempt to save August 15 signing of official peace accord. Amnesty for rebels is being prepared, whilst foreign observer team is being set up.

Jakarta confirms three bird flu fatalities

According to the Health Ministry, there is a 99 per cent certainty that there deaths are the result of the H5N1 virus, which causes the bird flu.

In Indonesia, Muslim leaders express support for Pope Benedict XVI's appeal against terrorism

The order was signed yesterday in Jakarta and is designed to reduce energy use in the country. Air conditioning and elevators in public buildings as well as official service cars are to be used more sparingly. Energy-saving ordinances will soon be issued for each province and district.

Pertamina is not managing to satisfy the growing internal demand for gas. Experts: increase prices to avert a crisis, but this solution risks serious social unrest.