Indonesia on Yahoo! Canada News Photos

A model presents an Islamic fashion creation by Indonesian designer ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A model presents an Islamic fashion creation by Indonesian designer Hanee Hananto during Malaysia International Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur November 7, 2009. REUTERS/Zainal Abd Halim (MALAYSIA FASHION)

Sri Lankan asylum seekers stand on the lower deck of the Australian ...

(AFP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:57:00 GMT

(AFP) - Sri Lankan asylum seekers stand on the lower deck of the Australian Customs and Immigration Fisheries Patrol vessel anchored off Indonesia's Riau Island of Tanjung Pinang, in October 2009. The leader of a boat of Sri Lankan asylum seekers held in Indonesia is a known people smuggler previously deported from Canada, the government said Friday, a charge he has strongly denied. Photo:Roslan Rahman/AFP

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, seen here in ...

(AFP) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, seen here in October 2009, on Thursday demanded the suspension of top police and prosecutors mentioned in wiretap recordings exposing an alleged plot to frame anti-graft investigators. Photo:Adek Berry/AFP

Two Indonesian protesters wear masks featuring images of Chandra ...

(AFP) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Two Indonesian protesters wear masks featuring images of Chandra Hamzah and Bibit Samad Riyanto, to support the two officials of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) who were detained by police on corruption charges, during a protest in Jakarta. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for the suspension of top police and prosecutors involved in the case. Photo:Adek Berry/AFP

A guard stands behind a banner reading 'no entry for police, ...

(AFP) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

(AFP) - A guard stands behind a banner reading 'no entry for police, prosecutors, and SBY (Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono)' in front of the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) building in Jakarta on November 3. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono demanded the suspension of top police and prosecutors mentioned in wiretap recordings exposing an alleged plot to frame anti-graft investigators. Photo:Bay Ismoyo/AFP

Protesters rally in Jakarta on November 2 at an alleged plot ...

(AFP) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

(AFP) - Protesters rally in Jakarta on November 2 at an alleged plot to frame anti-graft investigators in the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission). Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday demanded the suspension of top police and prosecutors mentioned in wiretap recordings exposing the alleged plot Photo:Bay Ismoyo/AFP

Indonesian students rally near the Constitutional Court to support ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indonesian students rally near the Constitutional Court to support the Corruption Eradication Commission in Jakarta on November 3. Indonesian police have released two anti-graft investigators after wiretap recordings exposing a high-level official conspiracy against the country's corruption watchdog were played in court. Photo:Adek Berry/AFP

Chandra Hamzah (L) and Bibit Samad Riyanto (R) arrive at the ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chandra Hamzah (L) and Bibit Samad Riyanto (R) arrive at the Corruption Eradication Commission's office late on October 3, after police decided their detention orders should be temporarily lifted. Indonesian police released the two after wiretap recordings allegedly exposed a high-level conspiracy against the country's corruption watchdog. Photo:/AFP

An Indonesian businessman, Anggodo, arrives at the police headquarters ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Indonesian businessman, Anggodo, arrives at the police headquarters for questioning over a graft case in Jakarta November 3, 2009. The anti-graft agency has been successful in investigating and charging scores of government officials, members of parliament, business people and central bank officials, and has made many enemies among Indonesia's political and business elite as a result. REUTERS/Crack Palinggi (INDONESIA CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Students shout slogans during a demonstration in Jakarta November ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students shout slogans during a demonstration in Jakarta November 3, 2009. A group of students held a rally on Tuesday in support of the two officials from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Chandra Hamzah and Bibit Samad Riyanto who were detained last week on suspicion of graft and abuse of power. REUTERS/Dadang Tri (INDONESIA POLITICS CONFLICT)

Workers put up a logo of Canon at a booth ahead of computer ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Workers put up a logo of Canon at a booth ahead of computer and technology exhibitions in Jakarta November 3, 2009. Indonesian consumer confidence edged lower in October on concern over economic conditions going forward and expectations of rising prices within the next six months, a central bank survey showed. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA BUSINESS SCI TECH)

A worker walks in front of an advertising banner ahead of computer ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker walks in front of an advertising banner ahead of computer and technology exhibitions in Jakarta November 3, 2009. Indonesian consumer confidence edged lower in October on concern over economic conditions going forward and expectations of rising prices within the next six months, a central bank survey showed. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA SCI TECH IMAGES OF THE DAY BUSINESS)

A worker paints an advertising banner ahead of computer and ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker paints an advertising banner ahead of computer and technology exhibitions in Jakarta November 3, 2009. Indonesian consumer confidence edged lower in October on concern over economic conditions going forward and expectations of rising prices within the next six months, a central bank survey showed. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA BUSINESS SCI TECH)

A man suffering from HIV receives a supply of antiretroviral ...

(AFP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMT

(AFP) - A man suffering from HIV receives a supply of antiretroviral drugs at a prison clinic in Jakarta in July. The fight against AIDS in developing countries is facing a drastic funding shortfall amid rapidly rising treatment and prevention costs during the global financial crisis, experts have said. Photo:Romeo Gacad/AFP

Villagers pan for gold at a river in Pidie district in Indonesia's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers pan for gold at a river in Pidie district in Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. The villagers can collect about 1.5 to 2 grams of gold to earn up to 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA BUSINESS SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

A woman wades deep into a river bank to collect mud to pan for ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A woman wades deep into a river bank to collect mud to pan for gold at a river bank in Pidie district in Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. The villagers can collect about 1.5 to 2 grams of gold to earn up to 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA BUSINESS SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A man collects mud containing gold at a river bank at Pidie ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man collects mud containing gold at a river bank at Pidie district in Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. The villagers can collect about 1.5 to 2 grams of gold to earn up to 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA BUSINESS SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

A villager looks for gold dust from sand along a river at Pidie ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A villager looks for gold dust from sand along a river at Pidie district, Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. Residents in the area engaged in traditional gold mining can get about 1.5-2 grams of gold and earn 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

Villagers pans for gold along a river at Pidie district, Indonesia's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers pans for gold along a river at Pidie district, Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. Residents in the area engaged in traditional gold mining can get about 1.5-2 grams of gold and earn 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

A man digs for mud containing gold in a river bank in Pidie ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man digs for mud containing gold in a river bank in Pidie district, Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. Residents in the area engaged in traditional gold mining can get 1.5-2 grams of gold and earn 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. Picture taken November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SOCIETY)

Villagers shake mud containing gold in a river in Pidie district, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers shake mud containing gold in a river in Pidie district, Indonesia's Aceh province November 2, 2009. The villagers can get about 1.5-2 grams of gold and earn 275,000 rupiah ($28) a day. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

An Indonesian maid has been sentenced to six years in jail for ...

(AFP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:24:00 GMT

(AFP) - An Indonesian maid has been sentenced to six years in jail for attempting to murder her elderly Malaysian employer by putting weedkiller in her coffee and soup, reports said Tuesday. Photo:/AFP

A man carrying water containers arrives at a cave to collect ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man carrying water containers arrives at a cave to collect water in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

A man walks through a dry paddy field after collecting water ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man walks through a dry paddy field after collecting water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

A boy collects water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A boy collects water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

A boy carries water collected in a cave in Kars Maros district ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A boy carries water collected in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

Women walk through a dry paddy field after collecting water ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Women walk through a dry paddy field after collecting water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

Villagers walk through a dry paddy field after collecting water ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers walk through a dry paddy field after collecting water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

Villagers walk home after collecting water in a cave in Kars ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers walk home after collecting water in a cave in Kars Maros district of Indonesia's South Sulawesi Province November 2, 2009. Thousands of villagers living along the Kars area are suffering water shortage due to a long drought season. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Workers unload imported steel products in the Belawan port of ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Workers unload imported steel products in the Belawan port of Indonesia's north Sumatra province November 2, 2009. Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu said on Monday that Indonesia has seen a pick-up in imports of capital good due to the realisation of capacity and new investment, a sigh of economic green shoots. REUTERS/Y.T. Hayono (INDONESIA BUSINESS)

Protesters chant slogans during a rally to support the Corruption ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Protesters chant slogans during a rally to support the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jakarta November 2, 2009. Indonesia's president on Monday ordered an investigation into an alleged plot against the country's anti-corruption agency, considered a key weapon in the fight against graft and effort to attract investment. The placard said 'Free Bibit'. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA POLITICS CONFLICT)

A group of youths take part in a protest to support the Corruption ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A group of youths take part in a protest to support the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on a main street in Jakarta November 2, 2009. Indonesia's president on Monday ordered an investigation into an alleged plot against the country's anti-corruption agency, considered a key weapon in the fight against graft and efforts to attract investment. The placard said 'Seeking justice'. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu speaks in an interview ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu speaks in an interview in Jakarta November 2, 2009. Pangestu said on Monday that total full-year exports would probably show a contraction of 20 percent from a year ago while non-oil exports could fall about 15 percent. REUTERS/Crack Palinggi (INDONESIA BUSINESS POLITICS)

A masked member of the Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A masked member of the Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia takes part in a rally in Makassar, South Sulawesi, November 1, 2009, to protest against Israeli police's storming of Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA CONFLICT POLITICS RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Sri Lankan asylum seeker on a boat moored at Merak seaport ...

(AFP) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - A Sri Lankan asylum seeker on a boat moored at Merak seaport in Indonesia's Java island. Australia has said it would increase the number of beds at its main immigration centre to cope with an influx of boatpeople, amid concerns about growing numbers of asylum seekers from Sri Lanka. Photo:Adek Berry/AFP

Members of the Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia take part ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the Islamic group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia take part in a rally in Makassar, South Sulawesi, November 1, 2009, to protest against Israeli police's storming of Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA CONFLICT POLITICS RELIGION)

Sharia policemen secure beer and other alcoholic beverages after ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Sharia policemen secure beer and other alcoholic beverages after a raid at market in Banda Aceh, October 30, 2009. Indonesia's Aceh province is implementing sharia law, which prohibits the consumption of alcohol. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA CRIME LAW RELIGION)

Former officials of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former officials of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Bibit Samad Riyanto (R) and Chandra Hamzah (L), arrive at a police station in Jakarta for questioning in this September 11, 2009 file photo. Indonesian President President Yudhoyono asked the police chief to clarify the arrest of two former anti-graft officials to the public, amidst increasing public concern of the country's genuine commitment to combat corruption. Picture taken September 11, 2009 REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA POLITICS BUSINESS)

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono speaks at a news ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono speaks at a news conference at the presidential office in Jakarta October 30, 2009. Yudhoyono asked the police chief to clarify the arrest of two former anti-graft officials to public, amidst increasing public concern of the country's genuine commitment to combat corruption. REUTERS/Enny Nuraheni (INDONESIA POLITICS)

Antasari Azhar, Indonesia's former chief of the Corruption Eradication ...

(AFP) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT

(AFP) - Antasari Azhar, Indonesia's former chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), sits on the dock during his trial in Jakarta on October 29. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday demanded an explanation for the arrest of senior anti-graft investigators amid growing doubts about his war on corruption. Photo:Adek Berry/AFP

A policewoman wearing a headdress directs traffic in Banda Aceh ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A policewoman wearing a headdress directs traffic in Banda Aceh October 30, 2009. Aceh is the only province in predominantly Muslim Indonesia to use Islamic sharia for its legal code. REUTERS/Tarmizy Harva (INDONESIA CRIME LAW SOCIETY RELIGION)

Newly appointed Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Newly appointed Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa speaks in an interview in Jakarta October 29, 2009. Indonesia will not use force on group of 78 Sri Lanka asylum seekers heading for Australia and moored in a vessel in its waters, Natalegawa told Reuters on Thursday. To match interview INDONESIA-MINISTER/ REUTERS/Supri (INDONESIA POLITICS)

Newly appointed Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Newly appointed Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa speaks in an interview in Jakarta October 29, 2009. Indonesia will not use force on a group of 78 Sri Lanka asylum seekers heading for Australia and moored in a vessel in its waters, Natalegawa told Reuters on Thursday. REUTERS/Supri (INDONESIA POLITICS)

A Papuan holds a poster of his leader during a protest in Sorong ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Papuan holds a poster of his leader during a protest in Sorong at Indonesia's West Papua province October 29, 2009. Hundreds of people stage a protest call on a referendum for Papua independence. REUTERS/Sumitro Sunanto (INDONESIA CONFLICT POLITICS)

Papuans gather during a protest in Sorong at Indonesia's West ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Papuans gather during a protest in Sorong at Indonesia's West Papua province October 29, 2009. Hundreds of people stage a protest call on a referendum for Papua independence. REUTERS/Sumitro Sunanto (INDONESIA CONFLICT POLITICS)

A woman cooks using natural gas which emerges from underneath ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A woman cooks using natural gas which emerges from underneath the ground in Pamekasan, Indonesia's East Java province October 29, 2009. Villagers said, like their ancestors, they used the natural gas for cooking to save money from buying fuel as the recent prices of kerosene and gas soared. Indonesia has some of the world's largest deposits of natural gas. REUTERS/Sigit Pamungkas (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY ENERGY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Flames emerge from underneath the ground in Pamekasan, Indonesia's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Flames emerge from underneath the ground in Pamekasan, Indonesia's East Java province October 29, 2009. Villagers said, like their ancestors, they used the natural gas for cooking to save money from buying fuel as the recent prices of kerosene and gas soared. Indonesia has some of the world's largest deposits of natural gas. REUTERS/Sigit Pamungkas (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY ENERGY)

A woman fills a flask after boiling water using natural gas ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A woman fills a flask after boiling water using natural gas which emerges from underneath the ground in Pamekasan, Indonesia's East Java province October 29, 2009. Villagers said, like their ancestors, they used the natural gas for cooking to save money from buying fuel as the recent prices of kerosene and gas soared. Indonesia has some of the world's largest deposits of natural gas. REUTERS/Sigit Pamungkas (INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY ENERGY)

Indonesia's new environment minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta speaks ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indonesia's new environment minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta speaks in an interview in Jakarta October 28, 2009. Hatta said on Thursday he needs more funds for law enforcement to stop illegal logging and pollution, in a bid to curb emissions by one of the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. To match interview INDONESIA- (ENVIRONMENT) / REUTERS/Supri (INDONESIA)

Sujatmiko, an Indonesian task-force head, speaks to the media ...

(AFP) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:26:00 GMT

(AFP) - Sujatmiko, an Indonesian task-force head, speaks to the media in Indonesia's Riau Island of Tanjung Pinang. Australia insisted Tuesday that Indonesia should process a boatload of Sri Lankan asylum seekers despite their refusal to leave an Australian vessel anchored in Indonesian waters. Photo:Roslan Rahman/AFP