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The Jakarta Globe

Monday, 02 May 2011
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Indonesian Sailors Free as Pirates' Ransom is Paid
After 46 fraught days, the crew of 20 Indonesian sailors aboard the Sinar Kudus cargo ship were finally freed by Somali pirates on Sunday.
Ismira Lutfia | 6:24 PM May 1, 2011
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Indonesian military sends ships and warplanes to help free the 20 Indonesian sailors aboard Sinar Kudus cargo ship hijacked by Somalian pirates since March 2011. (Photo Source TV One)



Crown
Singapore's Opposition Out to Take Advantage of Changing Political Mood
Singapore. Tens of thousands of people are attending opposition rallies in Singapore, a show of defiance against the long-ruling People's Action Party as one of Asia's wealthiest and fastest-growing nations heads for its most hotly contested election ever.
| 8:47 PM May 1, 2011
Police Add Another Rp 9 billion to Malinda Fraud Probe
The National Police on Sunday confirmed earlier reports that former Citibank relationship manager Inong Malinda Dee may have embezzled more than Rp 9 billion ($1 million) from five previously unreported victims.
Farouk Arnaz & Heru Andriyanto | 11:26 PM May 1, 2011
Is Dislike of SBY Driving Military Old Guard to Hard-Liners?
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's speeches often leave many Indonesians mystified, and the one he made shortly after a series of book bomb scares across the capital last month was no exception.
Nivell Rayda | 11:49 PM May 1, 2011
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business

Boediono Leaves Wen With Wooing Words on Investment
Vice President Boediono has called on Chinese businesses to open factories in Indonesia to benefit from the country's wealth of natural resources, favorable labor conditions and growing domestic market.
Camelia Pasandaran & Dion Bisara | 12:36 AM May 2, 2011
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The Geely Panda at its Surabaya launch. Indonesia has invited more Chinese manufacturing investment. (Antara Photo)



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Indonesia Rides Ratings High, But Reforms Are Still Needed
When Standard &Poor's upgraded Indonesia's sovereign credit rating to BB+ in April, it meant all three mainstream ratings agencies had the country at just one notch below investment-grade level.
Tieying Ma | 10:27 PM May 1, 2011
Time 'Not Right' for Govt to Sell Bank Century to Recoup Rescue Funds
Analysts have urged the government not to be too hasty in selling Bank Mutiara, formerly Bank Century, as it would be unlikely to recoup the Rp 6.7 trillion ($784 million) in state funds used to bail out the troubled lender in 2008.
Dion Bisara & Francezka Nangoy | 10:27 PM May 1, 2011
Share-Trading Scandal Taints Buffett's Status as American Financial Legend
Omaha. There is nothing quite like Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting. Part investment seminar, part stand-up comedy, it is above all a festival dedicated to capitalism and the company's chief executive, Warren Buffett.
Andrew Beatty | 8:52 PM May 1, 2011
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sports

Arsenal Sinks Man Utd to Keep Title Race Alive
London. Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey blew the Premier League title race wide open as his second half goal clinched a 1-0 win over leaders Manchester United on Sunday.
| 10:09 PM May 1, 2011
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Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's winning goal against Manchester United during their English Premier League match at the Emirates stadium in north London on Sunday. (Reuters Photo/Eddie Keogh)



V-Kool: Cool & Clear
Tantowi, Liliyana Win Mixed Doubles Title in India Open
Indonesia's doubles jinx in the Super Series officially came to an end on Sunday when Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir clinched the mixed doubles title at the India Open.
Ami Afriatni | 4:48 PM May 1, 2011
Contentious Goal for Chelsea Reignites Calls for Technology
London. Almost a year after being denied a legitimate goal at the World Cup, another contentious strike from Frank Lampard has sparked fresh demands for the use of technology to assist referees in ruling on disputed goals.
Rob Harris | 10:24 PM May 1, 2011
JSFA Gala Finale Salutes a Record Season
Another record-breaking season of the Jakarta Schools Football Association concluded on Saturday with two fun-filled gala awards ceremonies in a packed theater at British International School in Bintaro, South Jakarta.
Jakarta Globe | 9:08 PM May 1, 2011
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life & times

Salon Days for Men
Even for men who care about their looks and whose jobs require them to be well-groomed, visiting a salon is pretty much like going to the dentist: it's sometimes necessary but not something to look forward to.
Report Sylviana Hamdani | 7:11 PM May 1, 2011
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The Velvet Team from the Bandung Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy Maurin Handayani)



Highland Gathering
Hayden Turner: Hunting Adventure
Although he may insist that he's just an ordinary bloke, Australian adventurer Hayden Turner has lived an extraordinary life.
Tasa Nugraza Barley | 5:50 PM May 1, 2011
Classic, Chic Celebration Was Britain At Its Best
There was tradition and modernity, sober styles and touches of whimsy: the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton showcased Britain's fashion roots, as well as the claim it's staking at the forefront of haute couture.
Meera Selva & Paisley Dodds | 6:05 PM May 1, 2011
Jakarta Journo: Two Weddings and A Political Funeral
No, my column this week is not about the British royal wedding. I'm referring to a marriage that is about to take place here, in our country.
Armando Siahaan | 5:46 PM May 1, 2011
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