HEADLINES OF MAJOR INDONESIAN NEWSPAPERS ON SATURDAY

Jakarta, Oct. 18 (ANTARA) - The following are headlines in major Indonesian newspapers published here on Saturday.


Jakarta Post
GOVT DENIES BAILING OUT TROUBLED BAKRIE FIRM

With a trio of state firms exploring the possibility of buying a stake in the Bakrie group's PT Bumi Resources, the government has rejected claims the plan is meant as a helping hand for the Bakrie family's most prized company.


Republika
SBY RESPECTS GOLKAR'S CHOISE

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) on the 4th national leaders meeting of Golkar Party in Jakarta on Friday (Oct.17) night talked about coalition. The president in the forum, which was also attended by general chairman of Golkar Party Jusuf Kalla, who is incumbent vice president, among others said Golkar has a vision, position and wisdom to decide their political stance in making coalition on the certain time.


Media Indonesia
ARTISTS DEFEAT POLITICIANS' POPULARITY

Comedian Eko Patrio was joyful to know that based on survey results announced here recently that his name (popularity) surpassed over Golkar Party's politician Ferry Musrsyidan Baldan. ***3***