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Indonesian leader airs concern on Burma violence

By AP News Thu, Apr 25, 2013 10:17AM UTC 0 Comment

BANDER SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (AP) — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has conveyed to his Burma counterpart his concerns about the deadly outbreak of anti-Muslim unrest in the former military-ruled nation, Indonesia’s top diplomat said Wednesday. The leader of the world’s most populous Muslim country discussed the sectarian violence with President Thein Sein during a...

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Indonesia to lift ban on maid workers in Saudi Arabia

By Asian Correspondent Thu, Jan 31, 2013 12:57PM UTC 0 Comment

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Pic: AP.

By Henry Belot Indonesian President Susilio Bambang Yuduyono is set to sign an agreement with Saudi officials that will end a ban on Indonesian maids travelling to Saudi Arabia for work. The well-publicised ban, which took effect in August 2011, followed a series of drawn out disputes over labour conditions, salaries, and the widespread abuse...

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Australia searches for migrant-filled boat in distress

By AP News Wed, Jul 04, 2012 10:57AM UTC 0 Comment

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, left, and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard hold a press conference at the Northern Territory Parliament House in Darwin, Australia Tuesday. Pic: AP.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australian rescue crews were hunting for a boat in distress and crowded with asylum seekers off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday, one day after the leaders of Australia and Indonesia agreed to strengthen maritime ties as part of a bid to combat people smuggling. The boat issued a distress call early...

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Indonesia faces backlash from proposed subsidy cuts

By Asia Sentinel Sat, Mar 24, 2012 3:52PM UTC 0 Comment

Subsidy cut proposals by the Indonesian government are frequently met with public protests. Pic: AP

Government now faces a major test of its staying power over fuel subsidy cuts, reports Asia Sentinel Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s government is facing a major test of its staying power, with thousands of demonstrators across the country protesting plans to modify fuel subsidies that cut the price of fuel nearly in half. Yudhoyono’s...

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Indonesia’s Yudhoyono in trouble

By Asia Sentinel Tue, Jul 26, 2011 6:41PM UTC 0 Comment

Corruption, infighting in Democrat Party spark a crisis, reports Asia Sentinel Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is said by political analysts in Jakarta to be a major crisis, with his governing Democrat Party’s fugitive former treasurer leveling charges of widespread corruption against top party members. Political analysts say the scandal could affect the party’s chances...

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