| top news | As Naz Braces for Graft Verdict, Could He Suffer Gayus's Fate? Former Democratic Party treasurer Muhammad Nazaruddin is expected to learn his fate today in a major graft scandal, and a guilty verdict could lead to more convictions with several other cases still pending. Heru Andriyanto | 11:28 PM April 19, 2012  Former Democratic Party treasurer and graft suspect Muhammad Nazaruddin, seen in this file photo, could face three more trials. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal) |
 | Indonesian 8-Year-Old Smoker Kicks Habit An eight-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked more than a pack a day from age four has kicked the habit, a child-welfare commission said Thursday. | 6:48 PM April 19, 2012 Indonesia's Rich Buying Homes in London Forget Singapore, more and more wealthy Indonesians are looking to purchase a second home in London, a real estate magazine reported on Wednesday. | 10:11 AM April 19, 2012 South Africa Stunned by Viral Gang-Rape Video Johannesburg. Prosecutors said on Thursday that they could seek life in prison for the gang rape of a teenage girl, which was filmed and went viral, forcing South Africa to confront the horrors of its rape crisis. | 10:22 PM April 19, 2012 In Today's Newspaper For Govt Agencies, An Incentive for Spending Sprees President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a regulation that calls for more carrots and sticks in encouraging greater government spending on development projects.
The regulation will punish state institutions whose expenses fell short of their budget allocation and reward those that spent all their budget on approved programs. Read about it in today's Jakarta Globe or subscribe to receive the paper every day. |  |
| | business | Timah Bets on a Rising Tin Price For a Return to Profit Tin producer Timah blames an unstable global tin price for last year's 5 percent fall in net income, but is confident a rising price for the commodity this year can deliver a 15 percent increase to the bottom line this year. Francezka Nangoy | 9:13 PM April 19, 2012  State controlled company Timah hopes that the price of tin, like that used in products such as these being wrapped ahead of shipping in Jakarta, rebounds this year. (JG Photo/Safir Makki) |
 | Stronger Rupiah Seen on The Back of Bond Sales Indonesia's rupiah and bond markets are poised to gain ground in the next few weeks after the country raised $2.5 billion in Tuesday's dollar-denominated bond sales, the second such sales this year. Aloysius Unditu & Dion Bisara | 9:42 PM April 19, 2012 |  |
| | sports |  Englishman Lee Westwood took the lead on the first day of the Indonesian Masters in Jakarta. (AFP Photo) |
| Asian Champions Race is on as UAE's Al Jazira Reaches Final 16 Dubai. Al Jazira of the United Arab Emirates became the first team to advance to the last 16 of the Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against with Esteghlal of Iran on Wednesday while Seongnam Ilhwa of South Korea and Adelaide United of Australia moved closer to qualifying with victories. Michael Casey | 9:06 PM April 19, 2012 Football: Chelsea Coach Seems a Solid Fit London. Chelsea's transformation from a team seemingly heading nowhere to one that is just 90 minutes away from the Champions League final means interim coach Roberto Di Matteo has emerged as the clear favorite to be handed the job permanently. Mike Collett | 9:03 PM April 19, 2012 |  |
| | life & times | Indonesian Women Swap Advice on Life in Australia When 33-year-old Mumpuni Ardiyani was preparing to leave for Brisbane to study at the University of Queensland, she was worried about how Australians would see her as a Muslim. | 8:50 PM April 19, 2012  Blog Neng Koala has already attracted contributions from students at universities all over Australia. To keep quality high, it has introduced a peer-review system. (Photo by Neng Koala) |
 | For Gaza Horse Riders, No Hurdle Is Too High Horse riding has become a popular activity in the Gaza Strip but local Palestinians face constant hurdles when practicing the sport on their home turf, from the challenges faced in a conservative society to Israel's blockade on the territory. | 8:57 PM April 19, 2012 Revelry, Ramen at North Jakarta's Hakata Ikkousha Even from outside the venue, North Jakarta's Hakata Ikkousha looks like a success. Its windows allow passersby to note how persistently crowded the restaurant is, while its numerous waiters can be seen livening up the dining festivities with typical Japanese greetings. Marcel Thee | 8:54 PM April 19, 2012 Jakarta Orchestra Reaches Out to New Fans of Classical Music After decades under the control of the government of the capital city, the Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra has this year taken the bold step of going private. Under the leadership of director Estu Susanto, the Jakarta institution has changed its name (from the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra) and adopted a more professional approach . Michael Victor Sianipar | 8:52 PM April 19, 2012 |  |
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