Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu has come under fire from an analyst for her plan to “rescue” the nation’s palm oil producers by attempting to create new markets overseas. At a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, Mari announced a plan to open up new export markets in the Middle East and Russia as part of the government’s attempt to rescue its crude palm oil market.

TEMPO Interactive, PALANGKARAYA:An Indian investor will soon build a steel plant in Central Kalimantan’s Lamandau, as it is the biggest ore producer in the province. According to Central Kalimantan governor Teras Narang, an MoU is scheduled to be signed by both parties this week.

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono guaranteed security during the general elections this year, and assured investors not to worry about their security. "Indonesia will be able to maintain security, so that it is not necessary for investors to be afraid of anything. No need for them to remain in a wait-and-see position or procrastinate their investment," the head of state said at the Jakarta Stock Exchange building here on Monday.