Suggesting There May be Little Alternative, Jero Wacik Urges Serious Consideration for a New Airport in North Bali. (1/3/2009) Radar Bali reports that there are two schools of thoughts are forming on the future of Bali's international airport. One, led by Bali's Governor Made Mangku Pastika, seeks to expand the current airport at Tuban. The other option being championed by Indonesia's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik, favors building a new airport in Bali's north.

Dozens of notaries flocked to the Justice and Human Rights Ministry office Tuesday as they scrambled to process their clients’ business permits, following the closure of a graft-linked online administration system.

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.