Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 7 December 2006

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Sutarto to be Pertamina’s Chairman

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The President appointed former Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. TNI (retired) Endriartono Sutarto to be PT Pertamina’s Chairman of Board of Commissioners.At the same time, two new board of commissioner members were promoted, Irnanda from the State Enterprise...

'Corruption Eradication Hampering Economy'

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that corruption eradication which is under the Corruption Eradication Committee (KPK) has created anxiety upon state officials in taking decisions. As a result, it obstructs the economy.

SKF expands production capacity

JAKARTA: PT SKF Indonesia, a motorcycle spare parts manufacturer, has expanded its production capacity to boost revenue in a move that will create 160 new jobs.The company's production area has been increased from 8,000 square meters to 20,000 square meters, SKF Indonesia's president director, Ilpo...

Genting discovers oil in Natuna

Malaysian-based Genting Oil and Gas Pte. Ltd. has found new oil deposits at two exploration wells in the offshore Northwest Natuna field, an official said Tuesday, while highlighting that the block still contained good prospects for further oil exploration.

Govt moves to help out debt-strapped water firm

The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Finance Ministry will restructure debt of close to Rp 4 trillion (around US$440 million) owed by 176 local-government water utilities so that they can focus more on improving their services.

Realized investment continues to drop

Despite all the efforts to improve the investment climate, little seems to have changed in terms of results, with the figures for actual investment in Indonesia continuing to fall.Realized overseas investment for the eleven months ending Nov. 30 consisted of 801 projects worth US$4.

Pertamina, Korean SK JV build oil baase plant

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina and SK Corp have set up a joint venture company, Patra SK, to construct an oil base plant here in January next year, Pertamina president Ari Soemarno said.He said construction of the plant is estimated to cost 200 mln usd.

Indonesian cellphone cos to spend US$4 bln

Jakarta (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Nine cellular operators in Indonesia are projected to spend almost US$4 billion in 2007 mainly to expand their coverage in the country.The number of cellular phone subscribers is predicted to rise 25 per cent-30 per cent or28.