PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Business News - May 12

Following are the leading business stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on May 12.

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JAKARTA POST

- PRESIDENT TO ISSUE NEW ECONOMIC PACKAGE

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration will issue a new package of economic measures later in May to help speed up private investment and spur economic growth ahead of a general election next year.

- FUEL PRICE HIKE PLANS CAUSE LONG QUEUES AT PETROL STATIONS

The government's announcement of impending fuel price increases has caused a spike in fuel consumption, with long queues at some petrol stations and rationing on purchases.

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