PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian newspapers - July 17

Following are some leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on July 17.

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KOMPAS

- GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXTRA 2 TRLN RPH TO CUSHION OIL PRICES The government is seeking approval from parliament for an additional 2 trillion rupiah ($218.9 million) of funds to be used as reserves in dealing with higher crude oil price, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said.

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JAKARTA POST

- COOPERATION SOUGHT IN NUCLEAR PLANS

Indonesia might consider offering incentives for regions that allow part of their area to be used as a site for nuclear power plans, Evita Legowo, an adviser at the energy ministry, said.

- TWO MORE ON DEATH ROW TO BE EXECUTED

The government is set to execute a woman and her son convicted of killing five members of a military family in 1998.

- ABOUT 40 PERCENT OF DRUGS IN INDONESIA MAY BE FAKE

The International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group said around 40 percent of medicine in Indonesia may be counterfeit.

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BISNIS INDONESIA

- JAKARTA PORT PLANS TO EXPAND CAR SHIPPING TERMINAL