| top news | First Steps in Bali to Ease South China Sea Tensions Nusa Dua, Bali. In an agreement hailed as an important milestone, China and Southeast Asia on Wednesday agreed on a preliminary set of guidelines to allow dialogue and cooperation in the disputed South China Sea. Made Arya Kencana & Agencies | 1:27 AM July 21, 2011  A Philippines army officer with Philippine politicians as they walk along the shores of Pagasa Island, part of the disputed Spratly group of islands, in the South China Sea off the coast of western Philippines on Wednesday. China protested the trip made by Filipino lawmakers to disputed areas in the South China Sea to assert the claim of the Philippines as 'against the spirit' of a code of conduct signed by claimants to the areas in 2002. The Spratlys are believed to be rich in oil, mineral and marine resources. AP Photo |
 | No More Holdups, Electronic KTP Is Days Away, City Says Jakarta authorities insisted on Wednesday that they would be ready to begin issuing a new electronic identification card, or e‑KTP, as planned on Aug. 1. Elisabeth Oktofani, Dessy Sagita & Chrestella Tan | 12:49 AM July 21, 2011 Nazaruddin Is Hallucinating: Anas Democratic Party chairman Anas Urbaningrum denied the allegations of corruption leveled against him by graft fugitive Muhammad Nazaruddin and said the recent attacks were part of a larger game by political players aiming to discredit him. Anita Rachman | 12:35 AM July 21, 2011 In Today's Newspaper West Jakarta's railway believers frustrating officials Find out why officials from state-owned railway company Kereta Api are concerned about residents from West Jakarta endangering their safety by laying across train tracks and why the residents are insisting that they be allowed to continue their bizarre ritual. Read alI about it in the print edition of the Jakarta Globe today. Or subscribe to receive the paper every day.
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| | business | Taiwanese to Bankroll $2b Morotai Fishery Project Private investors from Taiwan have agreed to invest $2 billion in eastern Indonesia to help the country boost production of fish, shrimp, seaweed and other marine life, a minister has said. Francezka Nangoy | 9:28 PM July 20, 2011  Private investors from Taiwan have agreed to invest $2 billion in eastern Indonesia to help the country boost production of fish, shrimp, seaweed and other marine life, a minister has said. The new plan will boost the number of fishermen, like these in Muara Angke, Jakarta. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal) |
 | Unilever Flags Indonesian Expansion Consumer products maker Unilever Indonesia is spending almost Rp 4 trillion ($470 million) in 18 months to build a manufacturing plant in Surabaya and has plans to construct another facility in a move to boost sales in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Aloysius Unditu | 9:08 PM July 20, 2011 |  |
| | sports | PSSI on Notice to Buy Out Riedl's Contract Alfred Riedl reminded the Indonesian Football Association on Wednesday that it had been a week since he was fired as national team coach and he was still waiting to get paid. Wimbo Satwiko | 8:52 PM July 20, 2011  Alfred Riedl reminded the Indonesian Football Association on Wednesday that it had been a week since he was fired as national team coach and he was still waiting to get paid. (Antara Photo) |
 | China, NBA Lament Yao Ming's Retirement Shanghai. Wracked by injuries that curtailed his playing time in the NBA, Yao Ming called it quits on his basketball career on Wednesday during a packed news conference in his hometown. | 8:31 PM July 20, 2011 |  |
| | life & times | Honoring Indonesia's Everyday Heroes These days the news seems to be saturated with stories of greed and corruption, of individuals who ignore common law and decency to further their own interests. It is enough to make anyone lose faith in their fellow citizens. Sylviana Hamdani | 6:02 PM July 20, 2011  Six previously unsung Indonesian heroes were honored for their public service at the Role Model (Sang Teladan) Awards ceremony in Jakarta. (Photo Supplied) |  powered by maiplay.com | Game of Thrones: A Tale of Medieval Mobsters The American cable channel HBO has earned a reputation for producing high-quality, innovative television series such as "The Sopranos," "Deadwood" and "Sex in the City." Its newest hit series is the fantasy epic "Game of Thrones," which just finished its first season in the United States. But Indonesian fans will have to wait a bit longer to get their fantasy fix. HBO announced that its Asian stations will begin airing the first season on Aug. 28. Lisa Siregar | 3:39 PM July 20, 2011 Duncan Sheik Gets Up Close and Personal in Indonesia American singer, songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will be serenading Indonesian fans once again with two acoustic concerts. The "Up Close & Personal" shows will take place in Jakarta on Wednesday and Bandung two days later. The Jakarta show is at Senayan City. Ade Mardiyati | 4:47 PM July 20, 2011 |  |
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