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Planning Bali's Future by the Rules

Bali Governor Poised to Implement and Enforce the 2009 Zoning Law.Despite resistance and refusals from regents and mayors in Bali to his 2009 Zoning Law (RTRW), governor Made Mangku Pastika has reaffirmed that he will soon be consistently and rigorously implementing the law.

Polyester Producer Pledges Billions in Push to Diversify

By Camelia Pasandaran Thailand-based polyester producer Indorama Ventures plans to invest as much as $5.2 billion in the energy sector and establish a new factory in Indonesia, its chief executive said on Monday.“We want to make a new investment in Indonesia.

Legal uncertainty is caused by advocates

In February 2011 one of the most prominent advocates in Jakarta, a darling of the international community, informed a foreign mission that the main reason for poor legal certainty in Indonesia is the fact that the Supreme Court does not publish its decisions.

French firms eyeing USD 10 billion of investment in Indonesia

It is reported that Indonesia could see upwards of USD 10 billion in investment from an unexpected source as French companies expressed interest in participating in infrastructure and energy projects. French investment only played a minor role in the country in recent years.

Govt to Probe into RIM's Alleged Tax Case

"If they have not paid any tax, we'll ask for its collection"VIVAnews - Indonesian Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo said in a statement that he would probe allegations that Blackberry producer Research in Motion (RIM) did not pay tax to the Indonesian government.

Indonesia Develops Wind-generated Electricity

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:State electricity company PT PLN will optimize wind power to be the energy source of power plants. This year, PLN is targeting alternative power development in three areas. “The areas are Singkil, Sumba, and Sukabumi," said Nasri Sebayang, PLN’s planning and...

Govt needs Rp 10 trillion investment in drinking water

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government is preparing two million house connections of drinking water with an investment of Rp10 trillion in 2011, Drinking Water Development Director of Urban Directorate General of the Public Works Ministry Danny Sutjiono said here Tuesday.

Australia to hold mining expo in Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Australia`s mining expertise will be on show at OZMINE 2011, Austrade`s largest international mining exhibition and conference in Asia, which will be held in Jakarta at the Shangri La Hotel on 29 - 30 March 2011.

President Yudhoyono supports sustainable palm oil business

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) strongly supported sustainable palm oil business operations."President SBY strongly supported palm oil business operations," Dipo Alam said in a press statement received here Friday.

RI`s per capita income 600 pct up in 10 years

RI`s per capita income 600 pct up in 10 yearsBrebes, C Java (ANTARA News) - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa said here Friday per capita income in Indonesia has risen 600 percent in the last 10 years, noting that economic conditions had been much better these days.

N Sulawesi exports coconut flour to Australia

Manado, N. Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - North Sulawesi province would have exported 25 tons of coconut flour to Australia in March, a local government official said here Monday."The total worth of coconut flour export is expected to reach US$45,920," Head of North Sulawesi province`s foreign...

Jasa Marga gears up for property business

From: The Jakarta Post, JakartaState toll way operator PT Jasa Marga is gearing up to enter the property sector this year, and says it has prepared Rp 150 billion (US$17.1 million) for the early investment.

Just Sitting on the Dock in the Bay, Wasting Time

Just Sitting on the Dock in the Bay, Wasting TimeTanah Ampo International Port Project in Bali Needs More Funding to Handle Large Cruise Ships.Kompas reports that both governor Made Mangku Pastika and the regent of Karangasem Wayan Geredeg share the opinion that the international port project at...

Bali Agriculture at the Crossroads

Farm Lands and Agricultural Workers - Do They have a Place in Bali's Future?Each year the amount of agricultural land in Bali continues to decline with thousands of hectares converted to other purposes.Rapid growth in Bali's tourism sector is a major cause of Bali's loss of farming land.

RI forms 12 models of comprehensive economic cooperation

Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Indonesia has so far signed 12 comprehensive economic cooperation agreements with other countries aimed at increasing its foreign trade, a Trade Ministry official said.

South Sumatra to be made into economic zone

Palembang, South Sumatra (ANTARA News) - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa said Tanjung Api-api, Banyuasin, South Sumatra, will be made into a special economic zone where industries and a seaport will be built.

W. Nusa Tenggara to boost its seaweed, corn, cattle industries

From: The Jakarta PostWest Nusa Tenggara is preparing to develop its seaweed and corn production and its cattle industry after the central government appointed the province one of the centers for the nation’s food production.

Indonesia Could Read Investment Grade in 12 Months: Fitch

From: The Jakarta GlobeBy Dion Bisara & Muhamad Al Azhari Indonesia may see its sovereign ratings upgraded to investment grade in less than 12 months, a top executive from Fitch Ratings announced on Thursday.

4,700 bylaws 'troubled', hamper investment in regions

From:The Jakarta Post Over 4,700 bylaws issued in the past decade are considered “troubled” in that they threaten regional investment climates.The Committee for the Supervision of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD) said 4,741 bylaws of more than 13,000 bylaws issued in the past decade...

Governor to Move Against Zoning Violators?

Nusa Dua Beach World Complex May Prove Litmus Test for Governor's Resolve to Enforce 2009 Bali Zoning Law.As reported by Bali Post, efforts by the vice-regent of Badung to forestall the abandonment of the Beach World Complex, despite recommendations to do so from the Bali House of Representatives...

Daihatsu Will Not Withdraw Investments

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd will not withdraw its investment despite the devastating disasters in Japan, Daihatsu president director Koichi Ina said in a meeting with Vice President Boediono yesterday.

Industries Want 10 Percent Cocoa Duties

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Businessmen in the cocoa processing industry say they will settle for a 10 percent cocoa tax. Therefore, according to the Indonesian Cocoa Industry Association chairman Pieter Jasman, cocoa duties will be the same as the VAT paid by the industry.

Central Java Gets Cruise Tourists

SEMARANG:The Central Java Culture and Tourism Office chief Maryanto will focus on attracting foreign tourists through cruises. This was seen to be the most effective way to increase international tourists.

RI`s exports to Mideast almost double in 2010

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s non-oil/non-gas exports to the Middle East almost doubled to US$6.5 billion in 2010 from US$3.4 billion in 2005, a Trade Ministry official said.The exports hit a record high of US$7.

Japan pledges big projects in Indonesia despite disaster at home

Japan pledges big projects in Indonesia despite disaster at homeA senior Japanese government official said on Thursday that his government would continue the Japan-assisted infrastructure projects in Indonesia despite devastating disaster at home.

Analysis: Japanese jitters and jolts: What they mean for Ind

By Harry Su, Bahana SecuritiesAmid Japan’s jolt, the Indonesian market has held up well coming off just 0.3 percent since Friday even amid redemption from Japanese funds. The paralysis affecting Japan, particularly with possible radiation crisis, will mean slower global economic growth, but this...

Govt projects annual growth of 7 pct until 2014

Mamuju, West Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - The government has projected the domestic economy to expand by an average of 7 percent annually in the 2010-2014 period as envisaged in the second phase of medium-term development plan, an official said.

Helping Business Do Business is Booming in Indonesia

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Helping Business Do Business is Booming in Indonesia

As foreign investors continue to swarm Indonesia, local businesses assisting them in the process of setting up shop have also seen their businesses boom.Security and business intelligence firms, lawyers and management consultants are reaping the benefits as foreign firms go through them to seek out...

Govt Gets Serious about Infrastructure

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) chairman, Suryo Bambang Sulisto, says the government’s decision to lower interest rates shows it is serious about developing infrastructure.

Supreme Energy Explores Geothermal

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Supreme Energy has prepared US$ 200 million to explore three geothermal mining working areas (WKP).“I hope the contract can be signed in April or May,” said Supreme Energy CEO, Supramu Santosa, yesterday.

Cocoa Association Protests Tariffs

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Indonesian Cocoa Association chairman Zulhefi Sikumbang has called on the government to revise cocoa duties to Rp500 to support local farmers and exporters."Only major companies such as Cargill and Olam can compete with progressive tariff rates," said...

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Brown Sugar Exports to Japan Lost

TEMPO Interactive, Kediri:Brown sugar businessmen in Kediri, East Java, have lost their orders from Japanese importers following the tsunami last Friday. It is unknown when the situation return to normal.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Quoting: OrangJawaFirstable any aliens should not break laws. You guys should respect regulations apply in the country you live and work, or you get detained, deported and/or banned from this country. Simple as that! well..well..

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Naif banget.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Firstable any aliens should not break laws. You guys should respect regulations apply in the country you live and work, or you get detained, deported and/or banned from this country. Simple as that!

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

hufff..what I can say???

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

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IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

cheating dasar preman laser Batam bastards.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

He's a one man special economic zone.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

He even used basically in the original post. Shocking.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Just make sure it's ACCURATE.

IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DEMANDING BIG PAY-OFFS FOR MINOR BREACHES

Jolly nice of you to mention it.

VP: Govt improving transparency of investment regulations

Boediono said among the step already taken by the government was revising negative list of investment by increasing transparency and more importantly, improving competitive edge and services. Perth, Australia (ANTARA News) - Visiting Vice President Boediono said the Indonesian government is...

RI`s exports to Japan may be disrupted

Antara, Jakarta A 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan and unleashed a 10-meter high tsunami may have the potential of affecting Indonesia`s exports to Japan, an official said."So exporters, importers and business world alike should be patient or switch to new markets other than...

RI exports, imports may be affected by Japan disaster

By Esther Samboh,Jakarta Indonesia’s exports and imports with Japan may be impeded by the recent massive earthquake and tsunami that resulted in damaged infrastructure in mainly coastal parts of the archipelago.

State Firm Moves to Boost Bali’s Electricity

By Muhamad Al Azhari State construction company Wijaya Karya has completed a Rp 500 billion ($57 million) diesel-fired power plant in Denpasar, Bali, with a total capacity of 50 megawatts.The state firm, known as Wika, plans to sell its electricity to Indonesia Power, a unit of state utility...

Keeping Better Company in Bali

Governor Pastika Wants Future Investors to Be Carefully Screened with Priority Given to Local Investors with a Demonstrated Commitment to Bali.Bali's governor Made Mangku Pastika has declared that Bali must become more selective in receiving investors in the future, accepting only those who...

The Need for Good Paperwork in Bali

Gianyar Bali Officials Post Closure Notice at Entrance to Ubud Hanging Garden Resort and Spa.The Bali Post reports that the regional government of Gianyar and local enforcement officials have affixed a closure notice (segel) at the entrance to the Hanging Garden Luxury Resort & Spa located in...