| top news | Democrats Move to Salvage Image After weeks of being dogged by graft allegations, Muhammad Nazaruddin has been dismissed as treasurer of the ruling Democratic Party, a senior party official has confirmed. Markus Junianto Sihaloho & Ulma Haryanto | 9:40 PM May 23, 2011  Muhammad Nazaruddin has been dismissed as treasurer of the Democratic Party, party officials said on Monday night. Antara Photo/Andika Wahyu |
 | Marzuki Hits Brakes on New House Tower House Speaker Marzuki Alie said on Monday that the House of Representatives was suspending all ongoing activities related to the construction of the controversial new office building. Anita Rachman | 5:32 PM May 23, 2011 KPK Names Nunun Nurbaeti Suspect in Bribery Case The Corruption Eradication Commission said on Monday that it had named Nunun Nurbaeti a suspect in a bribery scandal linked to a Bank Indonesia appointment, but that did little to placate critics who accuse the body of being slow to act on the businesswoman. Markus Junianto Sihaloho & Anita Rachman | 3:49 PM May 23, 2011 SBY Signs New Coalition Deal With Partner Parties President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday finally signed a new agreement with members of his supporting coalition, one that now provided no room for differences on strategic issues. Camelia Pasandaran & Anita Rachman | 3:49 PM May 23, 2011 Unhappy with the DPR? Click and Complain. Members of the public who wish to address complaints regarding the House of Representatives or find out information about bills under consideration can now do so through an enhanced online public information system, say DPR officials. Anita Rachman | 12:12 PM May 23, 2011 |  |
| | business | New Investors Say Mandala Will Take Time Mandala Airlines could start flying again by the end of this year, but only after going through a comprehensive audit, one of its new investors said. Francezka Nangoy | 9:19 PM May 23, 2011  Before it returns to the skies, Mandala needs to secure the neccessary licensing and certification for airline operators, including for its new business model. (Reuters Photo/Beawiharta) |
 | Mandiri Shareholders Sign Off on Acquiring Insurer Bank Mandiri, the country's largest lender by assets, has gained approval from shareholders to acquire a 60 percent stake in an insurance company as the lender aims to become a full-fledged financial services company. Faisal Maliki Baskoro | 9:01 PM May 23, 2011 Worldwide Worries Weigh Down JCI Investors fled emerging market assets amid the worsening debt crisis in Europe and a potential slowdown in the US economy, sending the Jakarta Composite Index lower on Monday. | 9:36 PM May 23, 2011 Hollywood Looks to Tap Asian Growth Singapore. When "Thor," the Marvel superhero action film directed by Kenneth Branagh, opened in theaters in North America on May 6, the $150 million, 3D film had already made more than $130 million at the international box office. | 7:22 PM May 23, 2011 |  |
| | sports | Our Fight Will Go On, Arifin Says One of the controversial figures at the center of Indonesian football's leadership crisis said on Monday that he had no plans of backing down from his bid to seek the top post in national football's governing body. Wimbo Satwiko | 9:47 PM May 23, 2011  Army Gen. George Toisutta, left, and Arifin Panigoro's incessant pursuit of the PSSI chairmanship has divided opinion within the PSSI and the country. (Antara Photo) |
 | Marquee Golfers to Grace Indonesia Open Although local golf fans will no doubt be delighted to know that a few big international names will be competing at the Indonesia Open, organizers said they hoped spectators would find plenty more to enjoy at the event. Wimbo Satwiko | 8:27 PM May 23, 2011 NBA Legends Set to Star in Indonesian Series How the country's top basketball players stack up against former greats from the NBA will be known next month when the National Basketball League All-Stars take on a squad of US legends in an exhibition series. Jakarta Globe | 8:13 PM May 23, 2011 |  |
| | life & times | The Zapps Do Indonesia Argentine couple Herman and Candelaria Zapp always dreamed of traveling the world. When they decided to pursue their dream in January 2000, the initial plan was to take a six-month trip to Alaska and then head back to Argentina. Tasa Nugraza Barley | 6:06 PM May 23, 2011  Over the past 11 years, Herman and Candelaria have traveled more than 250,000 kilometers, covering more than 25 countries, with the help of their 1928 vintage Graham-Paige car. They arrived in Indonesia this month as part of a two-year travel through Asia. (Photos courtesy of Herman and Candelaria Zapp) |
 | Giving the Regular Girl a Chance to 'Walk in Fashion' Designer labels are all the rage. Not only do they reassure the wearer that they are up-to-date with the latest trends, but they also guarantee a certain level of workmanship and quality. Sylviana Hamdani | 6:17 PM May 23, 2011 Not Quite a WWE Smackdown No other sport combines cartoonish spectacle and pure adrenaline quite like professional wrestling. The outlandish characters and the signature moves — akin to the special powers of superheroes — offer everything an action junkie could ever need. Marcel Thee | 6:19 PM May 23, 2011 Sense and Sensibility and Separation Jane Austen, known for her witty prose and biting social satire, is one of the most widely read English authors in history. By the time of her death at age 41, Austen had written a total of six novels, which over time have earned her the adoration of millions of readers. Katrin Figge | 4:32 PM May 23, 2011 |  |
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