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  • Indonesia likely fails to achieve optimistic tourism target

    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..

  • RI demonstrates stronger commitment to nuke-free world

    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..

  • RI govt earmarks Rp93 bln to revitalize Lake Limboto

    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..

  • RI's government to continue improving sanitation facilities

    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..

  • Floods begin to affect various parts of Indonesia

    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..

  • Aceh people remember devastating 2004 tsunami

    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 ....

  • Bima clash needs to be investigated independently

    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 ....

  • Govt to limit consumption of subsidized fuels in 2012

    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..

  • Trash bank program to be implemented in several regions

    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..

  • year-ender: police ready to secure X`Mas festivities

    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..

Mount Marapi twice spews white smoke

Mount Marapi twice spews white smokeMount Marapi, located between the districts of Tanah Datar and Agam, West Sumatra province twice spewed white smoke on ...

33 killed in fighting between Yemen army, Qaeda

33 killed in fighting between Yemen army, QaedaThirty-three people, including six soldiers, were killed in Saturday clashes between Al-Qaeda and the army in southern ...

38 foreign businessmen investing in W Sulawesi

38 foreign businessmen investing in W SulawesiHead of One Door Integrated Service (PTSP) and the Electronic Information Service and Investment Licensing (SIPISE) ...

Bukittinggi ready to hold Tour de Singkarak

Bukittinggi ready to hold Tour de SingkarakBukittinggi Municipality administration has expressed its readiness to carry out Tour de Singkarak international ...

ASEAN Jazz Festival expected to attract 500 tourists

ASEAN Jazz Festival expected to attract 500 touristsThe Fifth ASEAN Jazz Festival, to be held in Batam, June 22 and 23, 2012, is expected to attract about 500 tourists, ...