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Archive: 11 March 2011

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Explosive WikiLeaks Cables Nail Yudhoyono

Well vulgy, We all know, Indonesian government & politicians corrupt and abuse the power. But I wonder if someone or wikileaks release in valid and sufficient detail/evidence. ‘The Age’ is very interesting and has made “the palace” so panic today (and I really appreciate it ).

Explosive WikiLeaks Cables Nail Yudhoyono

IndoLeaks! Woo hoo! Been waiting for this a while now.i_j - you're not surprised? Maybe not, but is any of that new to you? Some of it certainly is to me.Let the leaks keep coming, says I. So what do you lot want to see next? Off the top of my head, I'd like to details about Munir, Bakrie and...

Explosive WikiLeaks Cables Nail Yudhoyono

well, I'm not surprised.that's why it's so hard to catch corruptors in Indonesia, because they all corrupt and abuse of power.with or without wikileaks' information, It always ends the same.

Three yachts to call at Benoa

Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - General Manager of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) III in Benoa Iwan Sabatini said by the end of this month and early next month, at least three tourist cruisers will be calling at Benoa port in Bali.

Govt improving transparency of investment regulations

Perth, Australia (ANTARA News) - Visiting Vice President Boediono said the Indonesian government is improving transparency of investment regulations at central and regional levels as part of efforts to attract more investment."Our long-term attention is particularly for foreign investors.

Govt studying proposal for flat export tax on CPO From: Antara News

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government is studying a proposal to impose a flat export tax on crude palm oil, Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said."We have looked again at the proposal for a would flat export tax on CPO.

RI sets footwear export target at US$3.2 bln

From: Antara NewsJakarta (ANTARA News) - The government has set itself a target of exporting US$3.2 billion worth of footwear in 2011, Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said.The exports are expected to increase by US$6 million from that in the previous year which stood at US$2.

Bio-chemical industry needs serious management: minister

Bio-chemical industry needs serious management: ministerFrom: Antara NewsJakarta (ANTARA News) - Industry Minister MS Hidayat said that the development of bio-chemical industry in Indonesia needed serious and optimal management.

Indonesia has great potential in hospitality industry: Observer

Indonesia has great potential in hospitality industry: ObserverFrom: Antara NewsJakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia has a great potential in the hospitality industry as the contribution of the world`s travel and tourism economy is expected to rise in 2020, an observer said.

DPR Gives Foreign Vessels an Exemption

After years of delays and legal wrangling, the government and lawmakers agreed on Thursday to exclude ships in the oil and gas industry from the country’s cabotage law.The government and House of Representatives Commission V, which oversees transportation matters, met on Thursday.

Properties: In Bali, Bamboo Is the Bricks and Mortar

From:Indonesia News.NetSIBANG, INDONESIA - When Macarena Chiriboga came to Bali in 2009, she had just finished a master's degree in architecture in the United States, doing her thesis on the use of bamboo as a building material.The trip was meant to be a vacation.

West Nusa Tenggara, poorest region rich in minerals

From: The Jakarta PostKurtubi, Jakarta The management of non-oil and gas mining resources has, since 1967, applied the model of working contracts pursuant to the law on mining operation. By this model, the management of these resources is fully in the hands of contractors.

Explosive WikiLeaks Cables Nail Yudhoyono

ImageUS embassy in Jakarta has serious doubts about the Indonesian president's own integrityWhen Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono won a surprise victory in Indonesia's 2004 presidential elections, the United States Embassy in Jakarta hailed it as "a remarkable triumph of a popular, articulate figure...

UPDATE 1-Indonesia govt to exempt oil, gas vessels from new cabotage rule

From: ReutersJAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia will issue a regulation to exempt oil and gas vessels from a new cabotage rule, a move that will ensure foreign vessels can continue offshore oil and gas exploration, a senior energy ministry official said on Thursday.