PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - June 11

Following are some leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on June 11.

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JAKARTA POST

- GOLDEN GIFTS FOR LAWMAKERS COULD BREACH RULES

A plan to give gold rings worth 2 billion rupiah ($199,700) to 550 of Indonesia's outgoing lawmakers could breach laws on gratuities, said the corruption eradication commission's deputy chief, M. Jasin.

- MITSUBISHI CLEARED BY ANTI-MONOPOLY BOARD

Indonesia's anti-monopoly agency (KPPU) has cleared Mitsubishi Corp (8058.T) of allegations of unfair business practices in a case over its bid to jointly operate the Donggi Senoro LNG plant in Central Sulawesi. A KPPU commissioner said there was no evidence to back the allegations.

- BUMI AUDIT RESULTS DELAYED AGAIN

An official at Indonesia's capital market watchdog, Bapepam, said an audit report on acquisition deals made by coal producer PT Bumi Resources (BUMI.JK) would be delayed until next week or later. Bumi is owned by the family of wealthy politician Aburizal Bakrie.

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JAKARTA GLOBE

- AIDS TESTS BEFORE MARRIAGE

Citizens of Bengkulu in Sumatra will be tested for HIV/AIDS before being given a marriage licence, under a plan floated by the provincial Deputy Governor, M. Syamlan, which has drawn criticism from human rights groups.

- ANTI-GRAFT BILL TO BE DELIBERATED SOON

Indonesia's parliament will discuss a long-awaited anti-corruption bill next week, said Justice Minister Andi Matalatta. The Bill must be passed to ensure the continuation of the powerful Corruption Court.