The debate over whether to award former president Soeharto national hero status; the full list of names to be considered.

Stud Ariel from Peterpan causes national controversy with his Luna Maya/Cut Tari sex tapes.

Prominent Indonesian Muslims striding the world stage, winning prizes, and on important lists.

Islamic solidarity with the people of Xinjiang, or not, condemning, and getting along with China.

Indonesia can't get enough of the news that Barack Obama has won the US election.

Who would be the best running mate for Megawati in the 2009 election.

The World Peace Forum in Jakarta finds out the causes of terrorism and violence in the world.

Sadanand Dhume's My Friend the Fanatic - Travels with an Indonesian Islamist.

Justice Party politician Hidayat Nurwahid's wife-to-be, the lovely widow Diana Abbas Thalib of Kemang.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Indonesia's relationship with Israel.