PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian General news - April 23

Following are the leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on April 23. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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JAKARTA POST

- NAVY, RESEARCH MINISTRY TO MODERNISE WEAPONRY

The State Ministry for Research and Technology said it has agreed to co-operate more closely with the Navy to help update the ageing weaponry.

- ADVISORS COUNSEL SBY AGAINST BANNING AHMADIYYA

The Presidential Advisory Council advised President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono not to issue a decree to outlaw the Ahmadiyya Islamic sect, even though several ministries recommended disbanding it.

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KORAN TEMPO

- POLICE INVESTIGATES EAST TIMOR REBELS IN WEST TIMOR

Police said it was investigating whether there are more East Timorese rebel forces in Indonesia's West Timor, following the arrest recently of some East Timorese rebels in Indonesia.

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