Why Indonesians are not big book readers; ‘Reading Ambassador’ Tantowi Yahya holds forth on the issue and blames poverty.

Mufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.

Ramadan approaches, again, and Ross complains that religious leaders are intent on spoiling others’ fun and livelihoods.

The arrest of politician Al Amin Nur Nasution on corruption charges.

Minimum wage rates for 2008 throughout Indonesia.

Hope For the Helpless? Overseas Workers Ordeals, by Ross.