| top news | Gang Watfare in Jakarta's Streets The Jakarta Police and military have deployed 250 officers in an all-out pursuit of a motorcycle gang believed to be behind a series of attacks this week that left two people dead and at least nine more seriously injured. Bayu Marhaenjati, Zaky Pawas & Ardi Mandiri | 12:38 AM April 14, 2012  Jakarta Police deployed 250 officers in an all out pursuit of a motorcycle gang believed to be behind a series of attacks this week which left two people dead and four more seriously injured. (Antara Photo/Iggoy el Fitra) |
 | Indonesia's Tsunami Warning System Stripped, Sold for Parts Days after Aceh dodged a bullet when two massive earthquakes failed to trigger a potentially devastating tsunami, it emerged that the country's tsunami early warning system has been compromised by scavengers stealing and selling its parts. Nurdin Hasan & Antara | 11:42 PM April 13, 2012 In Today's Newspaper Piracy Holding Back Indonesian Software Developers Lack of capital and the lack of protection over intellectual property rights are holding back Indonesian software developers and content developers. Many banks are still hesitant to take a gamble and back projects that could be successful or could fail.
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| | business | Construction Boom Spurs Q1 Growth in Cement Sales Cement sales in Indonesia rose in the first quarter from the same period a year earlier, suggesting growing demand from property and construction companies. Dion Bisara & Tito Summa Siahaan | 9:06 PM April 13, 2012  Cement sales rose 18 percent to 12.5 million tons in the first three months of the year. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal) |
 | Pertamina Leads the Way as Companies Look to South Africa State oil and gas concern Pertamina and other private companies are set to export to South Africa, potentially using the country as a gateway to tap growing demand across the developing continent. Dion Bisara | 8:45 PM April 13, 2012 Aviva Bets on Middle Class for Premiums Aviva Indonesia, the local unit of the British-based insurance company, expects its premium to increase this year, betting on a rise in middle-income households that will take out more policies. Francezka Nangoy | 9:41 PM April 13, 2012 |  |
| | sports |  F1 BossMercedes-AMG driver Michael Schumacher took part in the first practice session of Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. (AFP/Liu Jin) |
| Shutting Out Fans a Sadly Common Sight in Indonesian Football In Indonesia, we are used to seeing games played tanpa penonton, or behind closed doors. There are several reasons why this happens. Most often, local security officials refuse to issue a permit for the match to be held with spectators but have no problem if the stadium is empty. Antony Sutton | 9:17 PM April 13, 2012 Cricket: India Poses Mighty Hurdle for ICC Reforms Dubai. The International Cricket Council is set to consider sweeping reforms next week which could weaken the influence of test-playing nations and bring greater transparency and accountability to the sport's governing body. Michael Casey | 9:38 PM April 13, 2012 |  |
| | life & times | Aceh's Feel-Good Storyteller On Wednesday, Aceh was again struck by a major earthquake. The 8.5-magnitude earthquake reminded us of the terrifying tsunami that hit the region in December 2004. Hundreds of thousands of people died and countless children lost parents and siblings. Sylviana Hamdani | 5:54 PM April 13, 2012  Mochamad Ariyo Faridh Zidni has helped the young victims of tragedies in Aceh, Padang and Central Java through his storytelling, which he says can break down the barriers that sometimes inhibit a child's ability to express emotions. (Photo courtesy of Mochamad Ariyo Faridh Zidni) |
 | New Book Re.Claims Local Art Scene Indonesian art luminaries, local and global curators, socialites, aficionados and Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo celebrated the "mother of Indonesian artists," Melani W. Setiawan, at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta on Sunday during the launch of her new book. Titania Veda | 5:44 PM April 13, 2012 Canadian Comedian Bringing Unique Stand-Up Act to Indonesia Over the past few months, Indonesia has been experiencing a new wave of appreciation for stand-up comedy. So it was only a matter of time before some of the world's biggest comedic names would start touring the country. Marcel Thee | 5:39 PM April 13, 2012 Louvre Gets Helping Hand From Donkey Kong Maker The Louvre Museum is used to dealing with antiquities: Nearly all of its thousands of works of art date to 1848 or earlier. Now, it wants to create a relic of its own — the old museum audio guide. Jamey Keaten | 4:58 PM April 13, 2012 |  |
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