Sounds like the time is ripe for a little land reform at the sharp end of a sabit.

PC No its a diversion, but the central issue is valid. Bali is being destroyed and water rights are certainly a part. the major issue is zoning. Many foreigners want a "Rice field view" when they buy their dream.

I imagine absentee landlords owning a lot of property are a bad thing, and the developments are pretty insensitive. But without getting into that, I am wondering specifically about the water/swimming pool issue.

No, it has to stop. The development is destroying life for the Balinese and, in the process, destroying the beauty of the place which brought us all here in the first place. Some of us over 30 years ago. It's time to stop and take a new look at the big picture for the long term.

But of course the Indians and Chinese are much more attuned to and prepared the play the local rules and smooth the process. Another reason, IMHO, why this is a step backwards if Indonesia truly wants to reform. Still at issue of course.

CANGGU, Indonesia (AFP) - Villas are part of the latest building boom on the famous Indonesian holiday island of Bali, where homes for wealthy holidaymakers and expatriates are mushrooming across the bottle-green landscape.Some see the growth of the villas as a boon.

Development Moratorium Exempts Projects Holding Permits Issued Prior to 2009.(4/11/2009) Kompas reports that following criticism and input from a number of sources inisting Bali's environment is under severe threat, the Provincial Government of Bali has decided to refuse new permits for hotels,...

You're talking your book, which is fine.Regarding Copper, if there is no new investment there is no new production and nothing new to ship, so it has to come from Chile?Regarding coal and mining in general, Western MNC Companies make LARGE investments, employ large numbers of people, put resources...

Originally Posted By: Dontpanic1. In SHARE terms, Indonesia continues to decline, losing out in particular to Chile, which has a more accomodating FDI regimen.perhaps, but transport costs from Chile to China or India would be much higher.