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The Jakarta Globe

Monday, 09 May 2011
top news

In Thai-Cambodia Border Row, No Common Ground
Though the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute ended up hijacking the 18th Asean Summit over the weekend in Jakarta, little progress was made in resolving it.
Ismira Lutfia | 11:37 PM May 8, 2011
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In this photo released by the Presidential Secretariat, from left, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, right, and Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, center, during a trilateral meeting mediated by the Indonesian president in Jakarta on Sunday. (Antara Photo)



Crown
Smaller, Cheaper Tower Will Do Fine: Marzuki
The Public Works Ministry's evaluation of the proposed new office tower for the House of Representatives has concluded that a smaller and cheaper version could achieve the same purpose, according to House Speaker Marzuki Alie.
Anita Rachman | 12:16 AM May 9, 2011
Man United Has Title in Grasp After 2-1 Victory Over Chelsea
A rampant Manchester United all but secured the English Premier League title on Sunday with a convincing 2-1 victory over its nearest rival, Chelsea.
Jakarta Globe & Reuters | 12:26 AM May 9, 2011
Asean Open to Burmese Leadership, But Democratic Reforms Still Needed
Indonesia, as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, says Burma still needs to prove its move toward democracy is sincere if it wants to lead the bloc in 2014.
Ismira Lutfia | 7:39 PM May 8, 2011
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business

Food Security Main Threat Facing Asean, SBY Warns
Asean must put together a coordinated effort to combat rising costs caused by soaring food and energy prices, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged.
| 9:44 PM May 8, 2011
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A worker carrying rice stalks in Gowa, South Sulawesi, on Saturday. Asean, China, Japan and South Korea, have agreed to cooperate on rice reserves. (Reuters Photo)



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Palm Oil Companies Hope to Persuade EU to Lower Its Standards for Imports
Indonesian palm oil producers hope the Asean-European Union Business Summit leads to a breakthrough in exports of crude palm oil to Europe, which fell sharply after more stringent environmental regulations were put in place last year.
| 9:52 PM May 8, 2011
Acquisition of Local Start-Ups Seen as Good Sign for Future
One year ago, Internet giant Yahoo acquired a local social networking service, Koprol, and beefed up the Indonesian start-up's member base from 75,000 to 1.5 million people.
Shirley Christie | 8:12 PM May 8, 2011
The Class That Built Apps, And Their Start-Up Fortunes
Stanford, California. All right, class, here's your homework assignment: Devise an app. Get people to use it. Repeat. That was the task for some Stanford students in fall 2007, in what became known here as the "Facebook Class." No one expected what happened next.
Miguel Helft | 6:48 PM May 8, 2011
Air India Recovers Altitude With Pilots Back in Cockpit
New Delhi. Flag-carrier Air India's flight operations were gradually returning to normal over the weekend after pilots ended a 10-day strike that cost the airline millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Penny MacRae | 8:07 PM May 8, 2011
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sports

Fletcher Keeps Wolves Survival Hopes Alive in Victory Over West Brom
London. Wolves edged closer to Premier League safety on Sunday, as a 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion lifted them out of the relegation zone.
| 8:52 PM May 8, 2011
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Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose flops theatrically to the pitch on Saturday under challenges from Blackpool's D.J. Campbell, left, and Charlie Adam. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, harming the North London club's Champions League qualification hopes. (AFP Photo/Ian Kington)



V-Kool: Cool & Clear
Red Bull Teammates Dominate Podium in Turkey
Istanbul. Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel consolidated his lead in this year's title race with a near-flawless drive to victory for Red Bull in Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix.
Gordon Howard | 9:35 PM May 8, 2011
FIFA Firm on Excluding PSSI Chair Candidates
World football's governing body on Friday reiterated its position on next week's Indonesian Football Association election, saying Gen. George Toisutta and Arifin Panigoro should not be allowed to run.
Wimbo Satwiko | 7:46 PM May 8, 2011
Red-Hot Tontowi, Liliyana Top Malaysia Open
Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir shrugged off a poor start in the final before clinching the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold mixed doubles title on Sunday.
Ami Afriatni | 9:40 PM May 8, 2011
What's Next for Pacquiao After Dominating Mosley?
Las Vegas. Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, felt Juan Manuel Marquez was the ideal next opponent for his fighter after he retained his WBO welterweight title with a lopsided win over Shane Mosley on Saturday.
| 7:13 PM May 8, 2011
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life & times

Keeping Kamoro Art Alive
When the woodcarvers of Papua's Kamoro tribe look at a piece of timber, they see more than just a block of wood. They see a potential work of art.
Lisa Siregar | 6:16 PM May 8, 2011
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Vincent Maopeyauta works on a carving. Vincent was in Jakarta for the opening of the Jakarta Kamoro Art Gallery in Menteng, Central Jakarta.  (JG Photo/Lisa Siregar)



Highland Gathering
Sheila on 7 Misses the Boat on New Album
During the late '90s, Indonesian pop group Sheila on 7 was nothing short of a phenomenon. The breezy pop instinct of guitarist and main songwriter Eross Candra resulted in a self-titled debut album that quickly became the country's first to sell more than a million copies.
Marcel Thee | 5:37 PM May 8, 2011
Stella Rissa's Invitation to Linger
Even as a newcomer in Indonesia's fashion circles, Stella Rissa has managed to place her name among the more established designers in the country.
Sylviana Hamdani | 5:41 PM May 8, 2011
Introducing Indonesia's Storytelling Army
"Just go to the children's section of any major bookstore and you'll be amazed at how many of their so-called children's books actually contain words and graphic pictures that you don't want your kids to see," said prolific Indonesian author Ali Muakhir.
Sylviana Hamdani | 5:31 PM May 8, 2011
Stars Come Out to Shine for Cannes Film Festival
With a well-received selection of films, Robert De Niro steering the jury and a galaxy of stars awaited on the Croisette, this year's Cannes film festival is promising to be among the liveliest ever.
Anne Chaon | 5:45 PM May 8, 2011
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