| top news | Actor Held in Citibank Scandal The National Police said they had arrested young film actor Andhika Gumilang in connection with Citibank executive Inong Malinda Dee's alleged embezzlement of client funds. Farouk Arnaz | 11:34 PM April 27, 2011  The National Police on Wednesday said they have arrested young film actor Andika Gumilang in relation to the embezzlement case involving Citibank senior relationship manager Inong Malinda Dee. Photo Courtesy of Kapanlagi.com |
 | Candidate Eligibility Issues Divide PSSI Committee Cracks are beginning to show among Indonesia's football reformers after one member revealed that Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Toisutta and businessman Arifin Panigoro could run in the Indonesian Football Association's election next month. Wimbo Satwiko | 11:00 PM April 27, 2011 Sharing Nature's Wealth Can Help End Poverty: Expert Better management of natural resources could be the key to poverty alleviation, but will require government support to develop, experts and officials said on Wednesday. Fidelis E. Satriastanti | 8:54 PM April 27, 2011 Pregnant 11-Year-Old May Be Barred From Test News that an 11-year-old girl may be barred from the national exams next week because she is pregnant has government officials and activists up in arms. Nurfika Osman | 9:26 PM April 27, 2011 |  |
| | business | Expect Slower Inflation, Steady BI Rate: Economists Inflation in Indonesia is expected to slow in April thanks to the harvest season and a stronger rupiah, providing a solid case for the central bank to keep its interest rate at 6.75 percent, economists said. Francezka Nangoy | 8:42 PM April 27, 2011  Bank Indonesia is expected to rely on a strengthening rupiah rather than high interest rates to control inflation. (JG Photo/Safir Makki) |
 | Govt Trying to Close Price Gap on Newmont Shares Having secured an agreement to buy a 7 percent in Newmont Nusa Tenggara, the government now wants to talk the mining company down from its $271.6 million valuation of the shares. Dion Bisara | 9:40 PM April 27, 2011 |  |
| | sports | Manchester United Puts First Foot Into Champions League Final Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Wayne Rooney set up one goal and scored another two minutes later to help Manchester United to a convincing 2-0 victory over Schalke in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. | 8:23 PM April 27, 2011  Ryan Giggs, left, turned in a historic performance in helping United beat Schalke on Tuesday. (AFP Photo) |
 | Boxing Champs Canvass Indonesian Government for Support Indonesia's two world champion fighters used a rare meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday to appeal for government help in improving the state of boxing in the country. Arientha Primanita & Ami Afriatni | 7:57 PM April 27, 2011 |  |
| | life & times | Old Ads: Signs of The Times New technology has had a lasting influence on almost every aspect of modern life. The digital age has also changed the face of advertising, with the Internet becoming a popular platform to promote products. Most, however, never think about the fact that only a few decades ago, such advertising would have been impossible. | 6:59 PM April 27, 2011  A healthy-looking lass promoting a margarine brand and ad signs for bicycles and automotive parts and fuels. (JG Photo/ Katrin Figge) |
| Lifting 'Hands All Over' for Maroon 5's Sold-Out Show As fans waited eagerly on Wednesday for the American pop-rockers Maroon 5 to perform their first-ever live concert in Indonesia, the Jakarta Globe got a chance to meet with guitarist James Valentine and bassist Mickey Madden at a South Jakarta hotel before the gig. | 5:24 PM April 27, 2011 Piece of Mind: Royal Wedding Overkill When I first heard about the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton, I couldn't help but feel happy. At first. Katrin Figge | 3:54 PM April 27, 2011 Foo Fighters Try Getting Back To Basics The Foo Fighters have come a long way from simply being considered "that former Nirvana drummer's band." They've played a headlining gig to 86,000 people at London's Wembley Stadium, released a decidedly un-punk "greatest hits" record and, chances are, some of their hits are so famous that even your grandma could sing along. In fact, the Foo Fighters have come so far from the scene-redefining, flipping-the-bird-at-authority legacy of Nirvana that they have no edge left whatsoever — which is precisely why so many casual music fans can enjoy them. Marcel Thee | 6:03 PM April 27, 2011 A Holistic Open House While many scientists dismiss alternative medical practices, this natural approach has continued to gain popularity over the last couple of decades and is now accepted by many general practitioners as a beneficial complement to conventional care. Katrin Figge | 5:48 PM April 27, 2011 |  |
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