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PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian newspapers - Aug 11

Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:47pm EDT

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

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KOMPAS

- MOB ATTACKS HOUSES, PETROL STATION AFTER LOCAL ELECTION

A mob attacked houses and a petrol station in Southeast Minahasa regency, part of North Sulawesi province, protesting at the preliminary results of the local election which were announced on Friday by the local election supervisory agency.

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BISNIS INDONESIA

- JASA MARGA TO SIGN 2.8 TRLN RPH LOAN DEAL

Indonesian toll road operator, PT Jasa Marga Tbk (JSMR.JK), said it will sign a 2.8 trillion rupiah ($306 million) loan to raise funds for the construction of Jakarta's second outer ring road.

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INVESTOR DAILY

- FINANCE MINISTER STANDS FIRM ON COAL ROYALTY ISSUE

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati reiterated her position that coal mining companies which have not paid their royalties must do so, even though these firms have claimed they are owed tax refunds.

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