| top news | Al Qaeda 'Lost Its Foothold' in Asia Southeast Asian terrorism networks appear to believe the killing of Osama bin Laden by US special forces in Pakistan is the equivalent of a bloody nose, rather than a body blow, to their jihadist cause. Stephen Coates | 12:19 AM May 4, 2011  A man holds a newspaper headlined 'Watch out for retaliation' at a memorial for the 2002 Bali bombing victims in Denpasar on Tuesday. Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf have murdered hundreds of people across Southeast Asia with minimal guidance from Al Qaeda. AFP Photo/Sonny Tumbelaka |
 | Lawyers Hail Extra Jail Time for Gayus South Jakarta district prosecutors on Tuesday welcomed a high court decision that added three years to the seven-year prison sentence of convicted briber Gayus Tambunan. Heru Andriyanto | 12:07 AM May 4, 2011 Lawmakers Want Rp 300b To Spend During Their Recess Lawmakers on Tuesday said they not only wanted to raise their budget for passing laws and related study trips but also planned to increase funding 150 percent for other activities — during recess. Anita Rachman | 12:05 AM May 4, 2011 Security Upped as SBY Vows To Keep Fighting Terrorism President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to the fight against terrorism even as hard-line Muslim groups expressed displeasure at how the world's most wanted terrorist met his end. Jakarta Globe | 11:47 PM May 3, 2011 Bin Laden Targeted by TV's Late-Night Comedians New York. Osama bin Laden's death not only dominated the news on Monday, but also fueled a wealth of comic relief, punch lines and unapologetic crowing from TV's late-night hosts. | 5:45 PM May 3, 2011 |  |
| | business |  The IMF says fuel subsidies eat up money that would be better spent on infrastructure or social protection policies. (JG Photo/Jurnasyanto Sukarno) |
 | Q1 Ad Spending Hits Rp 15t As Cars, Formula Milk Rise Advertising spending by Indonesian companies rose 20 percent in the first quarter of 2011 from a year ago, with the telecommunications sector leading the spending, a Nielsen report said. Shirley Christie | 9:45 PM May 3, 2011 IDX Prepared to Unveil Its First Shariah Equities Index The Indonesia Stock Exchange plans to launch its first index of Shariah-compliant companies next week as part of efforts to diversify the country's investor base and attract more investment from the Middle East. Ririn Radiawati Kusuma | 9:16 PM May 3, 2011 Anger Over Second Security Breach at Sony Sony CEO Howard Stringer faced criticism of his leadership after the consumer electronics giant revealed hackers may have stolen the data of another 25 million accounts in a second massive security breach. | 6:22 PM May 3, 2011 |  |
| | sports | Success Leaves Fergie in a Fix Manchester, England. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a delicate balancing act of picking a strong enough side to reach the Champions League final while resting the players he needs for this week's domestic showdown. | 8:06 PM May 3, 2011  Manchester United forward Nani at a training session. Manager Alex Ferguson has some difficult decisions to make about which players will get a rest. (EPA Photo) |
 | Persipura Triumphs, Arema All But Finished Indonesian clubs had mixed results in regional play as Persipura Jayapura secured the Asian Football Confederation Cup knockout round berth, while Arema Indonesia suffered another loss in the Asian Champions League. Banjir Ambarita & Wimbo Satwiko | 8:24 PM May 3, 2011 Rose Scoops NBA MVP: Source Chicago. A person familiar with the decision says Derrick Rose has become the NBA's youngest Most Valuable Player and joins Michael Jordan as the only Bulls players to win the award. Andrew Seligman | 6:19 PM May 3, 2011 America's Sports Stars, Fans Praise 'the Real Heroes' Washington. America's sports stars praised the "real heroes" of America's military after the strike that killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden even as sports officials moved on Monday to step up security at events. | 5:45 PM May 3, 2011 |  |
| | life & times | Raiding the Set of 'Serbuan Maut' In a run-down building in Pasar Senen, a violent battle between police and criminals was being waged. Tall, grim-faced men in black special forces uniforms marched out of the building. Inside, the air was thick with the smell of sweat and dust, as police and criminals lay sprawled on the ground. | 6:20 PM May 3, 2011  On the set of Indonesian movie 'Serbuan Maut,' directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans. (Photo courtesy of Merantau Films) |
 | Bin Laden Targeted by TV's Late-Night Comedians New York. Osama bin Laden's death not only dominated the news on Monday, but also fueled a wealth of comic relief, punch lines and unapologetic crowing from TV's late-night hosts. | 5:45 PM May 3, 2011 Hollywood Sets Its Sights On Bin Laden It is only a matter of time before Osama bin Laden's killing by crack US forces is made into a Hollywood film — and one Oscar-winning director could be ahead of the game, reports said. | 5:14 PM May 3, 2011 I'll Be Back! Great Returns to Film The word is out. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is likely to return to his most iconic role as a cyborg killing machine in a possible fifth installment of the highly successful "Terminator" series. If the Governator does makes his return to film, he will be in some celebrated company. Staying on top in Hollywood is no mean feat, but John Travolta, Robert Downey Jr., and Mickey Rourke could teach Arnold a thing or two about a second act. Marcel Thee | 6:49 PM May 3, 2011 Head to Perth for Riverside Relaxation When the hectic pace of Jakarta life is getting you down, consider giving yourself a break and taking a relaxing getaway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. It might be the most isolated city in the nation, but it's sure to relax overworked urban warriors with its natural tourism spots and unique cultural heritage sites as well as its excellent food and nightlife. Nariswari Dita Yudianti | 4:56 PM May 3, 2011 |  |
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