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JAKARTA, May 1 Asia Pulse - Highlights of today's newspapers:
THE JAKARTA POST
- The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Monday to issue a second memorandum of censure against President Wahid, bringing him closer to the brink of impeachment.
- The rupiah strengthened by 200 points on Monday after rallies by President Wahid's supporters went off peacefully.
- The government admitted that it would be facing tough challenges in persuading wealthier provinces and districts to help finance the widening 2001 state budget deficit.
THE INDONESIAN OBSERVER
- President Wahid on Monday said the second censure issued by the House of Representatives against him was merely a political reality.