Following are the leading business stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on Aug. 28. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Telephone: Editorial: +62-21-384-6364. Fax: +62-21-344-8404 or Help Desk: +803-061-2124 (toll free).

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JAKARTA POST

- AUSTRALIA GIVES AID TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Australia has announced it will give support to Indonesia's fight against human trafficking, aid which will add to programmes already being funded by the United Nations and the United States.

- INDONESIA KARATE REFEREE ATTACKED IN MALAYSIA

Indonesia's State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Adhyaksa Dault has demanded Malaysian officials take action over the alleged assault of Indonesia's chief Karate referee by plainclothed police officers in Negeri Sembilan last week.

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