Farmers are powerless in the face of shrinking farmland and foreign competition. KPTT, an organisation founded by a Dutch Jesuit, holds a two-day workshop in Central Java to discuss the matter.

A team of lawyers filed the appeal against the revocation of the permit for construction of the Catholic place of worship. Flagrant violation of human rights. A Muslim woman among the lawyers looking after the interests of the diocese.

National growth of 7% by 2014 is the target set by Yudhoyono. A panel of experts created called upon to monitor the situation and "remove" obstacles to development. Experts express doubts about the figures, but agree on the country’s potential.

Two years ago the go ahead was granted by local authorities, who have now stopped the project over alleged "irregularities". The Christian community speaks of an excuse and leaves the matter in the hands of a lawyer. "It may take up to 10 years to get permission to build a church in Indonesia, only ...

Syaifudin Zuhri and Muhammad Syahrir are “enemies of the nation” who “stained the reputation of the villages.” Tensions between village residents and Islamic fundamentalist groups flare up. The two brothers are buried in a Jakarta cemetery, where other extremists rest. Their father apologises and ...

Local executive fails to sign the rule based on Islamic law, until Parliament 'sets the criteria for its application'

Noordin Mohammad Top, the most wanted terrorist, was killed last night in a raid by security forces in Central Java

Local church has started collecting food, gifts and basic necessities for those affected by the earthquake