PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - May 6

Following are some leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on May 6.

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JAKARTA POST

- HOUSE SEEKS NEW ANTI-GRAFT CHIEF

The House of Representatives wants to replace Antasari Azhar, the chairman of Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), immediately after he was detained as a suspect in a murder, as the absence of a chairman could hamper the KPK.

- KALLA SAYS OTHER GOLKAR MEMBERS CAN RUN IN JULY 8 ELECTION

Chairman of the Golkar party Jusuf Kalla said he would allow other members of the party to challenge him in the upcoming presidential election under the banner of rival parties, which could pave the way for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to pick a running mate from Golkar.

- ONE HUNDRED HOSPITALS READY TO TREAT H1N1 FLU

Around 100 hospitals are now ready to handle any possible outbreak of the H1N1 flu in Indonesia, although so far no cases have been detected, said Wilfried M Purba, senior official at the Health Ministry.

- INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE TO ISSUE RULES ON DIVIDENDS

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) plans to issue a regulation making it mandatory for profitable listed companies to pay dividends to their shareholders, said Eddy Sugito, IDX director for listing.

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JAKARTA GLOBE

- INDONESIA EYES MORE INVESTMENT ON OIL AND GAS

Indonesia expects to attract $16.6 billion of investment in the oil and gas sector this year, an increase of nearly 29 percent from $12.9 billion in 2008, as it seeks to boost production, said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.