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Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Political Showdown Looming at Padang Bai?
Originally Posted By: KuKuKaChuWH, you're so cynical. i'm certain Chateau De Bali will be very tasteful, and be built with the greatest of sensitivity to the local cultural and natural environment. WH, you're so tasteful,cultural and the greatest.i'm certain Shat o de bali will be very cynical
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Political Showdown Looming at Padang Bai?
WH, you're so cynical. i'm certain Chateau De Bali will be very tasteful, and be built with the greatest of sensitivity to the local cultural and natural environment.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Political Showdown Looming at Padang Bai?
the 'hidden' away little beach at P'bai used to be my favourite in Bali. Was only a matter of time before a monstrosity was built right on top of it. Pity. I was told the new resort was korean owned which explains its name Chateau De Bali
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Dog Gone or a Dog of a Different Color?
Brown, Red and Black Dogs are Fast Disappearing to Meet Demand for Bali Sacrificial Offerings.(7/19/2008) A heavy schedule of Balinese sacrificial ceremonies or mecaru over the coming few months have placed the lives of dogs of certain colors in extreme jeopardy.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Bali Needs a Diversified Economy
Local Economists Call for Bali to Become Less Economically Dependent on Tourism.(7/19/2008) Bali needs to develop productive sectors of its economy outside of tourism in order to prepare for an increasing uncertain world situation in the future.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Political Showdown Looming at Padang Bai?
Governor Beratha Calls on Karangasem's Regent to Revoke Enabling Regulation and Halt 'Chateau de Bali' Project.(7/19/2008) With controversy brewing regarding villa projects built in violation of zoning and environmental rules on Uluwatu and Kerambitan Beach, a separate imbroglio is now underway on...
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Lampung earns $54 millions from vegetable oil exports
Bandar Lampung (ANTARA News) - Lampung province earned US$54.47 million from vegetable oil exports in May, an official said.Paper/pulp and cocoa contributed US$15.68 million and US$5.25 million respectively to the total exports in May, spokesman of the Lampung Office of the Central Bureau of...
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Nat`policy on electricity needs to be reviewed
Banjarmasin, (ANTARA News) - The national policy on electricity state electricty company PT PLN has been implementing, needed to be reviewed especially in the use of energy resources, a legislator said.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Furniture Exports Up in January-June
Friday, 18 July, 2008 | 20:43 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:She said, in 2009 furniture exports are predicted to rise by 10percent or US$ 2,2 billion. To support the increase in exports, Ambar hopes the government will be able to help supply the raw material.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Change of Operating Hours Applicable Only in Java – Bali
Friday, 18 July, 2008 | 20:32 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Jakarta –Industry minister Fahmi Idris said that to facilitate implementation,the policy will be divided according to four major areas: West Javaand Banten, West Java and Jogyakarta area, East Java and Bali.“There are 12.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Bekasi Maintains Retributions from Foreign Workers
No you definitely need it at the Daan Mogot office. It's such a pain to get out there too. I did recommend a fish eye lens on the camera but the old schnozz was still out the frame.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Bekasi Maintains Retributions from Foreign Workers
Originally Posted By: Roy's HairI got my International License off WH. photoshopped my details in. It's South African. They won't give me a real SIM 'coz my KITAS is just about to expire. I'm sure there's a coherent rationale behind this ruling.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Bekasi Maintains Retributions from Foreign Workers
I got my International License off WH. photoshopped my details in. It's South African. They won't give me a real SIM 'coz my KITAS is just about to expire. I'm sure there's a coherent rationale behind this ruling. Probably just made it up on the spot when they clocked my shifty demeanor.
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Bekasi Maintains Retributions from Foreign Workers
So thats where the money goes....apparently manpower were at my office on Monday, wondering where I was!
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Japanese investors see power crisis in RI only temporary
Tokyo (ANTARA News) - Investors affiliated to the Japan-Indonesia Business Association of Kansai (JIBAK) said the present electricity crisis in Indonesia was only temporary and the Indonesian government was coping with it immediately.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Tax office to bear brunt of planned tax rate cuts
Aditya Suharmoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may lose out on Rp 40 trillion (US$4.35 billion) in potential tax revenue next year if a planned income tax reduction scheme is put into effect, the directorate general of taxation says.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Poor bureaucracy shackles RI trade
The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has low tariffs to encourage trade but fails to provide good bureaucratic procedures and law enforcement, a World Bank report says.The report, World Trade Indicator 2008, shows that Indonesia has low import tariffs and good trade facilitation, but still scores...
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Bekasi Maintains Retributions from Foreign Workers
Wednesday, 16 July, 2008 | 15:28 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Bekasi: The Bekasi regency government is maintaining retributions from foreign workers in Bekasi amounting to US$100 per month each as regional revenue.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Originally Posted By: Capt. Mainwaringor some such offer? This fellow offers a smaller, cheaper model, and claims there's no need to pay property tax:
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Does seem a bit toppy - can't you do some sort of deal , buy one, get one free or somesuch offer?
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Originally Posted By: Capt. MainwaringAll the worshipful JC'ers are going to club together and buy one.You don't think the price is a whisker too high for the impecunious imbeciles?
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
All the worshipful JC'ers are going to club together and buy one.Can you turn Orang Utan chunks into bio-diesel?
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Originally Posted By: Roy's HairThere go the Orang Utans. Poor bleeders. This hero won't save the day?
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Originally Posted By: Capt. MainwaringOriginally Posted By: KuKuKaChuorang utans cannot stand in the way of progress. that's probably why they never evolved into humans. Some did. i know, capt, i know. and we all think you're very clever. here's a banana
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
Originally Posted By: KuKuKaChuorang utans cannot stand in the way of progress. that's probably why they never evolved into humans. Some did.
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
orang utans cannot stand in the way of progress. that's probably why they never evolved into humans.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
There go the Orang Utans. Poor bleeders.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Climate, demand boost coffee exports
The Jakarta Post, Takengon, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Abundant harvests and soaring demand from non-traditional coffee importers propelled Indonesia's coffee bean exports during the first half of the year, allowing the country to cash in on the high global price of the commodity.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Tax office intensifying tax collection
Aditya Suharmoko, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe tax office remains confident of achieving its full-year tax target, despite collecting only 42 percent of the figure in the first half of the year, or Rp 265.18 trillion (US$28.82 billion).
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Tax office intensifying tax collection Aditya Suharmoko , The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 07/15/2008 10:36 AM
Aditya Suharmoko, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe tax office remains confident of achieving its full-year tax target, despite collecting only 42 percent of the figure in the first half of the year, or Rp 265.18 trillion (US$28.82 billion).
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Semester 1 investment grows 56.2 percent
Novia D. Rulistia, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRealized investment in Indonesia grew 56.2 percent in the year's first half compared to in the same period last year, with robust foreign investments offsetting a domestic decline, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) says.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Semester 1 investment grows 56.2 percent Novia D. Rulistia , The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 07/15/2008 10:3
Novia D. Rulistia, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRealized investment in Indonesia grew 56.2 percent in the year's first half compared to in the same period last year, with robust foreign investments offsetting a domestic decline, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) says.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Local govts may levy environment tax on businesses
Local governments may soon tax industries found to be causing environmental damage, a ministry official says.Budi Sitepu, Finance Ministry director of regional tax and retribution, said the tax would amount to 0.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Indonesia to launch palm-biodiesel in September
The world's biggest palm oil producer is aiming to make mandatory the use of a 2.5% blend of biodiesel by September this year, the chairman of the National Biodiesel Development Team said, Reuters reported.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Shell plans to build storage tanks by 1Q 2009
Royal Dutch Shell Plc plans to build its first terminal and six tanks in Indonesia to store fuels imported to meet the country's rising demand, a company spokeswoman said, Dow Jones reported.Three of the 5,000-kilolitre tanks in Gresik, East Java, are expected to be ready by the first quarter of...
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Kawan Lama sells 10% stake in Ace Hardware
PT Kawan Lama Sejahtera, the majority shareholder of PT Ace Hardware, said it has sold a 10% stake in the company to the investing public, Asia Pulse reported.Kawan Lama Director Hartanto Djasman said his company retains 59.97% in Ace Hardware. This year Ace Hardware is set to chalk up Rp1.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Hexindo posts 120% jump in H1 heavy equipment sales
Sales by heavy equipment sales agent PT Hexindo Adiperkasa shot up 120% to 1,100 units in the first half of 2008 from the same period last year, Asia Pulse reported.Excavators of 10-30 tons contributed 90% of sales with big machines of 120-800 tons accounting for the rest; Investor Daily quoted a...
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Aceh Hopes growth triangle can bring investment
A business forum of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) will be meaningful for the people of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) if the initiators of the forum can persuade businessmen to invest in the province, Asia Pulse reported.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Indonesian new car sales could revisit record levels this year
From what I understand there is a gentlemen or 2 well connected with the D P R that get cash from unexplained sources, buy expensive CBU cars and then 1 or 2 months later put them back up for sale thus washing said funds, am told funds invested in these cars reach 17 to 20 billion IDR each month....
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Indonesian new car sales could revisit record levels this year
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A consistent rise in new car sales during the first six months of this year despite a hike in fuel prices has raised hopes that full year sales could revisit record levels, an industry official said on Monday.
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Decentralization hits Indonesian investment in mining
An ongoing dispute between the central and local governments over the disbursement of authority to manage licenses for mining operations is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, the Jakarta Post daily on Monday reported.
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Pertamina to become non-publicly listed company in 2009
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - State oil and gas company Pertamina has set itself a target of becoming a non-publicly listed company in 2009 at the latest following the conclusion of an audit on its financial conditions.
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Indonesia`s 1st semester cement consumption rises 21 pct
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's cement consumption during the first half of 2008 surged 21 percent from a year ago supported by growing construction activities, a producer association report showed on Monday.
Sun, 13 Jul 2008
RI to study Brazil`s success in using ethanol energy
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia intends to study Brazil`z success in developing ethyl alcohol as an ethanol-based alternative energy source.The intention was expressed in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was signed by Indonesia`s Agriculture Minister Anton Apriantono and Brazilian...
Sun, 13 Jul 2008
Thai `eco` car threat to RI auto industry
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Chairman of Indonesia`s Motor Vehicle Industries Association (Gaikindo), Bambang Trisulo, said that the Thai government`s policy to produce `eco car` could threaten Indoneia`s automotive industries."It is a threat to us if Thailand has begun to produce eco cars.
Sun, 13 Jul 2008
Brazil, Indonesia pledge biofuel cooperation
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Indonesian counterpart pledged cooperation on biofuels during talks here yesterday in a bid to take advantage of surging oil prices.Lula and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed off on an agreement to share knowledge on biofuel technology...
Sat, 12 Jul 2008
Bio-Fuel Capacity Only 600,000 liters per Year
Friday, 11 July, 2008 | 19:19 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Indonesian Bio-Fuel Association secretary-general, Paulus Tjakrawan said increasing the capacity will depend on how the bio-fuel market develops. Hence, the government will start requiring industries to use 2.
Sat, 12 Jul 2008
Industries asked to shift part of operation time to Saturdays, Sundays
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Industries in Java and Bali are expected to switch part of their weekly operation time to Saturdays and Sundays to make more efficient use of electricity amid a temporary reduction in the national power supply starting next July 21, Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said.
Fri, 11 Jul 2008
RI seen avoiding impact of U.S. slowdown
Indonesia has managed, at least for now, to avoid grave impacts from the U.S. economic slowdown, as it is less dependent on the United States and has diversified its non-oil and gas exports, a report revealed Thursday.