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For more dynamic photos and in-depth coverage of today's leading stories click here Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 TOP NEWS 1. Educating Against Corruption in Indonesia Anticorruption efforts are by no means a new concept in Indonesia. But since the 1950s, corruption has been mostly investigated and prosecuted, while preventative methods have been overlooked. Krissy Dwyer | 9:45 AM June 1, 2012 2. Michael Jackson's Sleepless Note Pulled From Auction Los Angeles. A note written by Michael Jackson in which he complains of being unable to sleep has been withdrawn from auction at the request of the late singer's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, the auction house said on Wednesday. | 12:02 PM May 31, 2012 3. Breaking News: Small Earthquake Shakes Jakarta A moderate 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Jakarta at 6:18 p.m. on Monday, according to a Tweet from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). Jakarta Globe | 6:55 PM June 4, 2012 4. Asian Stocks Drop as Jobs Report Adds to Global Growth Concern Asian stocks fell after a US payrolls report showed fewer jobs were added to the world's largest economy than the most pessimistic forecast, adding to concern the global economy is slowing. Japan's Topix Index is headed for its lowest closing level since 1983. | 9:14 AM June 4, 2012 5. Update: No Casualties, Minor Damage Following Sukabumi Quake Sukabumi, West Java. A medium sized earthquake that shook the Sukabumi district in West Java on Monday evening appears to have caused relatively minor damage, and did not illicit a tsunami warning. | 10:16 PM June 4, 2012 STORIES YOU JUST CAN'T MISS 1. Indonesian Among the Fatalities of Plane Crash in Nigeria An Indonesian has been listed among the victims of a tragic plane crash in a residential area near Lagos, Nigeria, according to the director of Citizen Protection Affairs at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Tatang Razak on Monday. | 5:50 PM June 4, 2012 2. US Warships Arrive in Waters Off East Java for Joint Exercise Three US warships were stationed off Situbondo, in East Java, on Monday to participate in joint exercises with the Indonesian navy, a report said on Monday. Jakarta Globe | 12:10 PM June 4, 2012 3. Indonesian Rupiah Rebounds From 31-Month Low; Bonds Decline Indonesia's rupiah gained, rebounding from near a 31-month low, as importers' demand for dollars to settle month-end bills abated. Government bonds declined. | 11:11 AM June 4, 2012 4. Indonesia's Unbeaten Run at Stake in Manila While it is just a friendly, both Indonesia and the Philippines have plenty to play for in tonight's match at Jose Riza Memorial Stadium in Manila. Sandy Pramuji | 11:08 PM June 4, 2012 5. Lee, Lin to Skip Cashed-Up Indonesia Open An extra $50,000 in the Indonesia Open Super Series kitty looks unlikely to bring all the biggest names in badminton to Jakarta. Wimbo Satwiko & Ami Afriatni | 11:11 PM June 4, 2012 Advertisement In Today's Newspaper Coal Miners Hold Their Breath on Govt's Latest Plan Indonesian business and industry groups have called for calm following statements from government officials that Indonesia was planning to curb coal exports and was also considering a tax on shipments of the mineral. Speaking at a conference in Bali, Energy and Minerals Minister Jero Wacik said on Monday that the country needed to conserve coal for domestic use. His statement contributed to an almost 8 percent decline on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Monday. Read about it in today's Jakarta Globe or subscribe to receive the paper every day. Contact Us Citra Graha Building 11th Floor, Suite 1102 Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 35-36 Jakarta 12950 | Indonesia Phone: +62 21 29957500 | Fax: +62 21 5200072 Follow us online for the latest breaking news every day: Facebook: thejakartaglobe Twitter: @thejakartaglobe You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive daily top stories from thejakartaglobe.com. privacy policy | not interested anymore? unsubscribe instantly.