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Archive: 22 October 2007

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Spiritual Tourism for Bali

Minister Wacik Sees Strong Future for Spiritual Tourism in Bali.Bali News: Spiritual Tourism for Bali(10/20/2007) Republika On-Line reports that the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik has identified spiritual tourism as a key product for Bali's future.

Population Pressures in Bali

Population Pressures in BaliBali’s Planning Experts say Population Density is 50% Higher than Ideal Levels.Bali News: Population Pressures in Bali(10/20/2007) The Bali Post reports that Bali is becoming increasingly over-populated.

State Power Board Says Bali Power Grid is Under Severe Strain

State Power Board Says Bali Power Grid is Under Severe Strain.(10/21/2007) Bali is facing a growing threat of severe power shortages following the loss of 130 megawatts from the Bali power grid.Wayan Redika, a spokesman for the Bali State Power Board (PLN-Bali) said the power shortage dates from...

Surabaya to host regional investment promotion expo

The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) will hold a regional investment promotion expo in Surabaya this week, the second such regional event this year in which all 33 provinces will showcase their respective business and investment potentials.The expo, which will be held on Oct.

Air-con makers get ready for battle

Air conditioner sales are influenced heavily by the desire to lead a healthy life, Indonesian manufactures say.With global warming gradually causing the temperature to rise, it would be fair to assume that people generally purchased air conditioners to cool themselves down.

New bills leave Batam Authority's future in doubt

Set up under former president Soeharto back in the 1970s to help speed up the development of industrial complexes on Batam Island in Riau Islands province, the Batam Authority body is now at a crossroads.The body is facing a doubtful future.

Governments Targets Self-Sufficiency in Beef by 2010

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Director General of Husbandry at the Agriculture Department, Tjeppy Daradjatun, is targeting self-sufficiency in beef by 2010.We actually have the potential,” he said last week.