Wed, December 28 2011 12:54

A record 7.6 million tourists are expected to have visited Indonesia by the end of 2011 or up 0.6 million from last year, but below the government`s optimistic target of 7.7 million..

Wed, December 28 2011 10:03

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono when speaking at an International Defense Dialog in March 2011 said a real push towards nuclear disarmament by the nuclear powers has given a good reason for the world to be optimistic in looking at the future..

Tue, December 27 2011 18:51

The central government has earmarked Rp93 billion in funds to revitalize Lake Limboto, the biggest lake in Gorontalo province, which is now in environmentally critical conditions, a regional environmental affairs official said..

Tue, December 27 2011 14:24

The government of Indonesia will continue to improve sanitation facilities in various areas across the country in the years to come..

Tue, December 27 2011 14:16

In the run-up to the end of the year this week, the on-going rainy season has begun to trigger floods in various parts of Indonesia such as in Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and Kalimantan..

Tue, December 27 2011 08:13

The people of Aceh on Monday remembered the day exactly seven years ago that their province was devastated by tsunami by holding a mass prayer service attended by thousands, including a number of Japanese academics and tourists in Lhoknga, Aceh Besar district. The area around the mass ....

Mon, December 26 2011 15:04

While an investigation into bloody clashes between security forces and local people that claimed the lives of nine people in Mesuji, Lampung province, was still in progress, another incident involving police and residents happened in Bima district, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Saturday, leaving ....

Fri, December 23 2011 23:41

After several delays, the government is now determined to carry out its policy to limit consumption of subsidized fuel oil next year in an effort to reduce subsidies that have so far burdened the state budget..

Fri, December 23 2011 19:31

Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, a trash bank program will soon be implemented in a number of regions across the country next year..

Fri, December 23 2011 06:45

The National Police will field at least 83 personnel to secure year-end festivities nation-wide, particularly during Christmas Eve when in the past churches became the target of terror acts..