Brother and sister Ahmad 'Abob' Mahbub and Niwen Khairiah have found themselves in the national spotlight following revelations about their role in a black market fuel smuggling ring.

AFTER more than a year of dating, Ratna and Bimo (not their real names) decided to tie the knot. They were of different religions, but they did not see that as an obstacle. Their families had agreed to the union. "In the beginning they were opposed to it, but later they gave their blessing," Ratna told Tempo. It was also decided that neither Ratna nor Bimo would would convert to the other's faith for the marriage.

Like most judges, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Muhammad Hatta Ali, tends to be very careful when speaking about his court. "News articles tend to entrap you," he said, smiling.

For nearly a month, debate on the pros and cons of the law on reproductive health has persisted. The regulation, No. 61/2014, has been questioned by a variety of circles, from religious organizations to state authorities.

A burly man with a crew cut sat alone at the Dunkin' Donuts counter in the Pasar Senen Train Station, Central Jakarta. It was a week before Lebaran, the holiday at the end of the Ramadan fasting month. The man kept glancing at the watch on his wrist. Soon a well-dressed man approached and passed him an envelope.

Four employees who had been engrossed in discussion near the receptionist desk at Adei Plantation & Industry's Pekanbaru office hastily parted ways. They did not take kindly to questions about their boss, who was facing legal action. "Our leader isn't in," security guard Apriyon told Tempo on Wednesday two weeks ago.