Wikileaks revelations: SBY protects Taufik Kiemas and spies on Yusril Mahendra; Mrs Ani accused of being a new Ibu Ten Percent.

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

The nation's wise, but flighty, leader President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cancels a visit to the Netherlands on fears he might be arrested for human rights crimes.

A new round of fatwas from the MUI, sperm donation, organ donation, sex change operations.

Sri Mulyani about to leave for Washington as a Managing Director of the World Bank Group.

Indonesian democracy, sinking to new infotainment lows or the popular will in action.

Actresses Ayu Azhari and Desy Ratnasari have their sights on political power in Sukabumi, who will win?

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

President Yudhoyono's attention focus, the Bibit-Chandra case vs electricity crisis in Jakarta.

Wheeling & dealing in the selection of the 2009-2014 Cabinet, foreign plants & political hacks.

Alternative views of the terror attacks in Jakarta, Islamic extremism or rogue political and security forces.

BI governor Boediono for vice president, whether a neo-liberal and not religious enough.

The swine flu scare, H1N1, effects on tourism and industries, and whether it is manmade.

Press freedom issues over an alleged money politics scandal involving Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono.

Indonesian attitudes to the Darfur issue in Sudan, in comparison to Palestine.

Educating the public about the pornography bill and legal challenges against UU Porno at the Constitutional Court.

Early pre-election opinion poll results have president Yudhoyono's Partai Demokrat leading the way.

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

More flag raising deaths and controversy, this time in Papua.

A national water and energy saving initiative is launched by the president.

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

BIN intelligence chief Syamsir Siregar is accused of having too big a mouth.

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

Smiling, celebrity Muslim cleric Ustad Jeffry Al Buchori has no time for the Front Pembela Islam.

Video of the Front Pembela Islam attack on a religious freedom rally in Jakarta, and president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's response.

The Indonesian state remains vigilant against acts of treason and threats to its integrity, serious or otherwise.

The president continues his musings on religion, and islamophobia among Australians and Balinese.

The battle of the Islam movies, Ayat-Ayat Cinta and Fitna, and which gives a better picture of Islam.

President Yudhoyono asks the media to not report inappropriate news stories.

The MUI rides the anti-heretic wave to more money and influence.

Soon to be ex-Governor of Jakarta, Sutiyoso, intends to run for president.

Former president Suharto and stolen state assets.

The Wahidiyah movement is attacked in Tasikmalaya.

The President is accused of being a closet polygamist.

President Yudhoyono outlines his Three Dont's.

Indonesia has signed a defence and extradition treaty with Singapore.

Violence and sex at the Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri.

Indonesia supports UN Security Council Resolution 1747 against Iran's nuclear program, and many are upset.

A Garuda plane burst into flames upon landing in Yogyakarta.

An Australian court issues an arrest warrant for parliament member Yunus Yosfiah.

Fourteen people have died in Poso during shoot-outs with anti-terrorist police.

Indonesia should avoid being too close to the United States, say Zaenal Maarif and Amien Rais.

Five national figures will have the opportunity to meet president George Bush.

Sri Mulyani is the all-Asia Finance Minister champion, according to Emerging Markets newspaper.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is favourite to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to Australian bookmakers.

A journalist was refused a visa because he is Israeli.

Indonesia is not taking Israel's rejection of its plan to send peacekeeping troops lying down.

President Yudhoyono remains extremely enthusiastic about sending peacekeepers to Lebanon.

A number of convicts serving terrorist related crimes received remissions on their sentences, as a way of marking Indonesian independence day on 17th August.

The plans of some militant Muslims to go to fight in Lebanon and the government's and others' reactions to them.