Labor union to file suit against 'The Age', 'SMH'

The state-owned enterprises labor union (FSP BUMN Bersatu) has announced plans to file a lawsuit against two Australian newspapers, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, at Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday, following their publication of articles citing allegations of corrupt practices by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

"The reports of the two Australian newspapers really insult the dignity of the Indonesian nation,” labor union spokesman Trisasono , said in a statement on Monday.

The lawsuit would be registered at the court by their lawyer, Habiburokhman, from the Union of People’s Lawyers.

Trisasono said the reports would significantly disrupt the President’s concentration in resolving various problems, including those related to the public welfare, particularly the welfare of workers.