Losses Due to Yogya Disaster Estimated at Rp2.5 TrillionMonday, 29 May, 2006 | 18:45 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Yogyakarta: It is estimated that losses due to Saturday’s tectonic earthquake throughout the Special District of Yogyakarta will reach Rp2.5 trillion.

Yes Kitasatu I agree with you, and now just let see, how much money or helps will accept by people who really needs it, there must be any and always "back door" for "naughty people"!!!

Yes Kitasatu I agree with you, and now just let see, how much money or helps will "go through" the people who really needs it!

It is times like this that we most put aside all are difference and work together in unity to help all does affected... unfortunately like it was said, there are always some people that will take advantage of the situation......Money..money...money Yes... it's ashamed.....the way some humans behave.

President's plan to form new economic task force slammedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaExperts have criticized a plan by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to form a new working unit to help address the country's economic problems and improve the investment climate, saying the only thing the business...

Govt must create business-friendly tax regime: ExpertsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year's sluggish start to the collection of tax revenues shows the remaining problems in the government's taxation policies, analysts say, particularly in its failure to make taxes and economic growth...

M'sian palm firm eyes RI expansionJAKARTA: Malaysian company Negeri Sembilan Oil Palms Bhd (NSOP) has expressed a keen interest in developing oil palm plantations in Indonesia as part of its expansion plan.

Good point, I had overlooked probably the biggest killer after a disaster.....The real tragedy is our inactivity in the face of disaster.

Quote:Originally posted by Sausage Master Polar Bear: I never quite understand how so many people die AFTER an disaster, just because aid doesn’t reach them in time. You would think the UN would create a massive food, blanket and tent stockpile in each major continent, just for such events.

I never quite understand how so many people die AFTER an disaster, just because aid doesn’t reach them in time. You would think the UN would create a massive food, blanket and tent stockpile in each major continent, just for such events. I am told that economics start to interplay.

APIndonesians seek food; toll passes 4,300By CHRIS BRUMMITT, Associated Press Writer BANTUL, Indonesia - Tens of thousands camped out for a second night Sunday in streets, cassava fields and the paths between rice paddies as the death toll from Indonesia's earthquake topped 4,300.