WHAT'S NEW..
Yudhoyono: G-20 has not solved financial crisis yet
-------------------------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
The G-20 high level meeting would not solve the U.S.-led global financial crisis immediately, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Saturday in Washington... read more
Designers embrace eco-friendly fabrics
--------------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
Indonesian designers have started to show their concern for the environment through their collections, with stylish and sustainable clothes becoming part of the domestic fashion industry.... read more
RI textiles lose Q4 2008 revenue as prices fall
----------------------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
Textile and garment makers may be forced to revise down their full-year export target on falling revenue as buyers struggle to renegotiate contracts stipulating high cotton prices, an association says... read more
Pertamina needs $57.92m in 2009 for domestic LPG
-------------------------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina will need at least US$57.92 million next year to build supporting infrastructure for the government's kerosene-to-LPG conversion program, the company's official said Saturday... read more
President: Indonesia not to seek IMF assistance
-----------------------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia would not seek aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to overcome its problems in the current global financial crisis because in the past IMF assistance had proven ineffective... read more
Ad expo shows industry's progress
---------------------------------------
November 17, 2008
A recent advertising exhibition revealed that local advertising industry had made some progress over the last couple of years, but still lacked creativity and educational values... read more
Asian-African countries committed to using open source software
-------------------------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
Indonesia and other countries in Asia and Africa are determined to strengthen their commitment to using Open Source (OS) software instead of licensed software which was mostly being monopolized by big companies, a research and technology official said... read more
RI to export rice as of next year
-----------------------------------
November 14, 2008
Indonesia would be able to export rice next year to alleviate global food crisis, Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirajuda told the Australian Parliament recently.... read more
SBY calls on women to aid in struggle for food self-reliance
-------------------------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on women to contribute to the nation's effort to achieve food self-reliance in Jakarta on Thursday and thanked those involved in a tree planting campaign that has planted 15 million trees... read more
SBY starts two-week American trip
-----------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday left for a two-week state visit to the United States and three countries in South America to attend a series of meetings with world leaders... read more
Global crisis hits tourism industry
-------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
The global financial crisis is hitting the tourism industry as indicated by the decreasing number of foreign tourist visits to the province, a local official says... read more
'Ketupat' more than just a tradition
---------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
Each day, hundreds of people climb Mount Muria, not simply to enjoy the scenery and its natural beauty, but to visit the grave of Sunan Muria, located on its slope... read more
Following the paper trail to the future
------------------------------------------
November 14, 2008
As an ancient paper, daluang might be less popular than the lontar leaf. But after all these years, the paper continues to serve its purpose -- a medium for the culture of writing... read more
Business community wants government to provide economic stimuli
-------------------------------------------------------
November 13, 2008
To anticipate the negative impact of the global financial crisis on the domestic economy, the business community in Indonesia is hoping the government will provide economic stimuli, the leader of businessmen's group said... read more
U.S. consul general praises RI's work to curb terrorism
-------------------------------------------------------
November 13, 2008
U.S. Consul General Caryn R. McClelland has praised Indonesia's commitment to combating terrorism, saying the decision to execute three men for their involvement in the 2002 Bali bombing would reassure tourists about Bali's security... read more
Disaster management center opened
-----------------------------------------
November 13, 2008
Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika laid the cornerstone for Bali's new Emergency Operations Center for Disaster Management at a ceremony in Renon, Denpasar, on Wednesday... read more
S. Sulawesi to build $297m integrated corn plant
------------------------------------------------------
November 13, 2008
A Korean investment firm plans to build a multi-function corn processing plant in Gowa, South Sulawesi, with an investment of US$279 million in a project that it says will benefit local farmers... read more
East-West Center promotes exchange of values, thoughts
-------------------------------------------------------
November 13, 2008
For almost 50 years, the East-West Center in Hawaii and Washington, D.C., has worked on better understanding in the sometimes touchy relationship between Asia Pacific and the United States... read more
RI, Dutch business makers encouraged to increase partnership
-------------------------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Maria van der Hoeven has encouraged Indonesian and Dutch business makers to step up business contacts and partnership among them, although global economic development was at its slow pace... read more
RI, Japan to launch reforestation project in East Java`s National Park
-------------------------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Indonesia and Japan (Sumitomo Forestry Co.Ltd) cooperate to do reforestation in Bromo Tengger National Park, East Java, Indonesia... read more
Australia to contribute 6 million to Indonesia election
-------------------------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Australian government will contribute A$6 million (Rp43.2 billion) to 2009 general election fund as part of the country`s support to democracy ... read more
Tsunami warning system launched
--------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday launched the Rp 1.4 trillion (US$133 million) Indonesia Tsunami Early Warning System (InaTEWS), despite inadequacies that may cause a significant time lapse in its forecast... read more
Museum exhibits rare West Java batik
-----------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Batik took to the catwalk Tuesday in a flashy display of modern fashion during the opening of the West Java Batik Exhibition at the Textile Museum in Central Jakarta... read more
Luxembourg lobbies Indonesia for ArcelorMittal-Krakatau merger
-------------------------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Luxembourg, where AncelorMittal's headquarters are located, is lobbying the Indonesian government to promote that the world's largest steel maker should set up a joint-venture with state steel producer PT Krakatau Steel (KS)... read more
Leadership success on the wings of inspirational communication
-------------------------------------------------------
November 12, 2008
Whether Barrack Obama becomes a successful U.S. president and visionary global leader is a question the future will decide... read more
No sympathy for bombers, say Muslim groups
-------------------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Leading Muslim organizations Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah have called on Muslims to cease glorifying the three executed Bali bombers, branding them terrorists rather than martyrs or holy warriors... read more
400 companies participate in Indo Defense Expo and Forum 2008
-------------------------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Some 400 companies from 37 countries will participate in Indo Defense Expo and Forum 2008 from November 19 to 22, 2008, at the Halim Perdana Kusuma Air Force Base... read more
Economy to slowdown in 2009: BI
--------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Despite a projection of increasing growth in the fourth quarter of 2008, the national economy is expected to slow down in the coming year due to decreasing exports, Bank Indonesia deputy governor said Monday evening... read more
42 kingdoms to participate in 6th Nusantara Festival
-------------------------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Forty-two kingdoms from across the country will participate in the sixth Nusantara Kingdom Festival (FKN) to be held in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi, on Nov. 14-17... read more
Crisis 'won't affect' Dutch aid for RI
-----------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Despite being hit by the global financial crisis, the Netherlands will maintain its development aid and investment in Indonesia at current levels, visiting Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Maria van der Hoeven said here Monday... read more
Greenpeace stops palm oil shipments from leaving Indonesia
-------------------------------------------------------
November 11, 2008
Environmental group Greenpeace said Monday it had stopped several palm oil shipments from leaving Indonesia and called for an end to forests and peatlands being destroyed ... read more
Govt, media blamed for bombers' martyrdom
-------------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
Thousands of people packed the burial processions of the three Bali bombers amid tight security Sunday, with critics slamming the government for allowing public sympathy for the executed terrorists to boil over... read more
Bali greets executions with apathy
---------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
There were no celebrations or cheers as the Balinese and tourists spent their lazy Sunday at the island's tourist spots, despite the finality of the execution of the three perpetrators behind the 2002 Bali bombings... read more
Jakarta public appealed to observe moment of silence to celebrate heroes day
-------------------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
To celebrate Heroes Day 2008, Jakarta residents are appealed to observe a 60-second moment silence on Monday, November 10 at 8:15 a.m West Indonesia Time... read more
Japanese premier sends personal letter to President Yudhoyono
-------------------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has sent a personal letter to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Presidential Spokesman Dino Patti Djalal said... read more
Making used newspaper into handicrafts
----------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
"Look, this is an easy way to roll up a newspaper. Just roll it slowly," Bachruddin told participants recently at a workshop on how to make handicrafts from used newspaper... read more
Ukraine seeks RI cooperation in peaceful use of outer space
-------------------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
Ukraine, the largest country wholly in Europe, is seeking Indonesia's cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space, the head of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU) said Sunday in Jakarta... read more
Penyengat Island, a tiny treasure trove of history
-------------------------------------------------------
November 10, 2008
"That is a great island and is an important part of Indonesia's history," an elderly resident of Tanjung Pinang in Riau Islands province said as he pointed a crooked and shaking finger out to sea... read more
SBY to launch tsunami early warning center
-------------------------------------------------
November 09, 2008
As a country prone to earthquakes, Indonesia has installed a high tech earthquake monitoring system that can detect a potential tsunami and transmit a warning in just five minutes... read more
Govt to cut subsidized fuel price
------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
Responding to a fall in global crude oil prices, the government will cut the price of subsidized Premium gasoline by Rp 500, or 8.3 percent, effective Dec.1, and continue to adjust it monthly, economic ministers announced Friday... read more
Obama 'good for tourism'
----------------------------
November 07, 2008
Citing Obama's four-year stay in Menteng, Jakarta, and his political party affiliation, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama carries the hope for Bali's tourist industry that his election will bring more visitors to the island... read more
Old Town festival offers visitors rare recipes
--------------------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
"Let your nose guide your way" is the method the city's tourism agency is using to gather a crowd at the Fatahillah Park in the Old Town area, West Jakarta, this weekend for the 2008 Old Town Tourism Attraction... read more
Six countries to launch Coral Triangle in Manado
-----------------------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
Six countries plan to officially launch the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) at a summit to be held in Manado, North Sulawesi, in May next year... read more
Can Bali and its luxury villa hotel market maintain growth?
-------------------------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
Bali will achieve a second consecutive record in international tourist arrivals this year, with January to September 2008 arrivals already at 1.5 million, a near 20 percent growth year-on-year... read more
Dining among greenery and waterfalls
------------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
"Are we going to eat or are we going on a hike here?" This was the rather agitated question-cum-complaint of an admittedly very hungry visitor to a dining area just north of the city center of Bandung, West Java recently... read more
Bach highlights Yogyakarta music fest
------------------------------------------
November 07, 2008
Alongside Mozart and Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach is one of Europe's most famous composers... read more
GKBI urges trade ministry to ban imported Chinese batik
-------------------------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
The Association of Indonesian Batik Cooperatives (GKBI) in Pekalongan, Central Java, urged the Trade Ministry to ban the coming of Chinese batik products to Indonesia to protect the domestic market products... read more
Indonesia revises tourist targets
-------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
The global economic slowdown has forced the tourism ministry to revise down its targets for numbers of foreign tourist arrivals for 2008 and 2009 by 9 percent and 20 percent, respectively... read more
Global financial crisis hits Indonesian horticultural products
-------------------------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
A number of provinces are feeling the effects of the U.S.-led global economic slowdown on the marketing and export of their primary local horticultural products such as palm oil and rubber... read more
Jakarta celebrates the Menteng Kid’s victory
-------------------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
Jakarta shared the anxiety and the joy of the U.S presidential election won by new Indonesian darling Barack Hussein Obama on Wednesday... read more
Commentary: World: Will the real Barack Obama please stand up?
----------------------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
Is he Barack or Barry? Obama or Soetoro? On the campaign trail, John McCain once referred to him as "that one". As of Wednesday, he is "the one"... read more
Hungary wishes to cooperate with Bogor Institute of Agriculture
-------------------------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
Hungary is seeking to cooperate with the Indonesia`s Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) particularly in the education sector to improve quality of its human resources... read more
Prince's foundation to help Jakarta
--------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
Heir to the British throne Prince Charles, through his Built Environment Foundation, will cooperate with the city administration to improve Jakarta's environment... read more
Sangeh, Bali's popular monkey forest
-----------------------------------------
November 06, 2008
The keepers of the forest have their hands full, feeding and caring for roughly 600 macaques who make their home in Sangeh monkey forest, located about 20 kilometers north of Denpasar, Bali's capital... read more
Indonesian president welcomes Obama
--------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono welcomed Barack Obama's election to the US presidency Wednesday, saying he hoped the change in leadership would help solve the global economic crisis.... read more
Yudhoyono hosts Oz parliament delegation
-----------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met Tuesday with a delegation of the Australian parliament to discuss cooperation between the two counties on economic and environmental issues... read more
Indonesia tightens security after threat against SBY
----------------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
The presidential Cabinet is remaining vigilant after a terror threat against President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was posted on the Internet, allegedly by the three Bali bombers who are facing imminent execution... read more
RI's self-reliance key to economy
-------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
Indonesia must look to its own natural resources to develop a self-reliant economy to resist fallout from the global credit crunch, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said... read more
Foreign tourist arrivals recorded at 4.57 million
-----------------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
The Central Bureau Statistics (BPS) said that the number of foreign tourists arrivals in the country in the January-September 2008 period had reached 4.57 million... read more
Goodbye plastic bags, hello boxes, reusables
--------------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
Replacing plastic bags with reusable bags is an ascendant trend nowadays, but some enterprising companies are turning to used cardboard boxes in their quest to be "greener"... read more
Owner of Obama's house passes away
------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
After suffering from prostate cancer, the owner of the house where U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama lived during his childhood, passed away Tuesday morning in Jakarta... read more
`Obama wins,` pronounce Indonesian sixth-graders
----------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
Students at US presidential candidate Barack Obama's old primary school in Indonesia were prematurely celebrating his election win Wednesday, and looking forward to his first presidential visit... read more
Prince Charles visits National Museum, cemetery
------------------------------------------------------
November 05, 2008
From outside, the National Museum appeared as normal as ever for midday Monday. The only difference was the presence of a few military police officers casually standing outside... read more
Tata Steel studying plan to invest US$1 bln in Indonesia
-------------------------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
Indian steel giant Tata Steel Ltd (BSE:500470) looks set to go ahead with plan to build upstream steel plant in Indonesia's South Kalimantan... read more
Prince Charles cautions over ‘climate crunch’
--------------------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, on Monday called for reforestation to combat climate change, warning its effects were as immediate and damaging as the current global financial crisis... read more
Nearly 209,000 Indonesians to perform hajj pilgrimage this year
-------------------------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
A total of 208,928 Indonesians are to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year, according to data from the religious affairs ministry... read more
Expo celebrates Indonesia-Japan ties
-----------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
As part of the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relationships between Indonesia and Japan, the two countries have organized a cultural and business exhibition... read more
S. Sulawesi, Thailand to establish sister cities
--------------------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
The Thai government and the South Sulawesi provincial administration are seeking cooperation in various sectors.... read more
Ecotourism for the common good
------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
Ecotourism, green certification and the common good -- what do these terms mean? Since the Bali Conference on Climate Change last December, these and many similar concepts have been bandied about... read more
Indonesia, S Korea to develop biofuel from seaweed
----------------------------------------------
November 04, 2008
Indonesia, represented by the ministry of fishery and marine resources, will cooperate with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) to develop biofuel from seaweed... read more
President Yudhoyono receives Prince Charles
------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received visiting Prince Charles of Britain at the Presidential Palace here on Monday morning... read more
Prince Charles asks Indonesia to preserve its forest
-------------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
Prince Charles of Britain called on the Indonesian government to keep its commitment to preserving its forest as damages to forest areas in various countries had caused climate change... read more
Rupiah strengthens on profit-taking and expected drop of inflation
-------------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
The rupiah strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta inter-bank spot market on early Monday... read more
Indonesians appease mountain gods with sacrifices
-------------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
Indonesian legend has it that six centuries ago, a princess hurled her youngest child into a fiery volcano to appease mountain gods who had granted her fertility... read more
Tour guide cadets train for Visit Lampung Year 2009
-------------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
Sixteen young people sit relaxed behind computers in a classroom in Lampung's capital city Bandarlampung. They are training at the Learning and Development Center (BPKB) to become tour leaders.... read more
Indonesian language remains important in U.S.
---------------------------------------------------
November 03, 2008
While some 250 million people speak the Indonesian language, the Bahasa Indonesia is often misconceived as unimportant... read more
I. NEWS...
III. PICTORIAL NEWS
On Thursday, 19 June 2008, Mr. Andradjati officiated the opening of Sales Mission Visit Indonesia Year 2008 in Cape Town...Berita Selanjutnya
Guests at the VOC Winter Banquet on Saturday 21 June2008 had a rare opportunity to see a colourful display of Indonesian music and dance. These youngsters were part of an Indonesian cultural groups who played various items on traditional Indonesian musical instruments made of bamboo...Read More
On Saturday, 26 July 2008, Mr. Andradjati preceded an official ceremony of the Indonesian Children National day ...Read More
On Saturday, 02 August 2008, Mr. Andradjati preceded the official opening of sport activities in conjunction with the 63rd Independence Aniversary of Indonesia...(more picture)
On Sunday, 17 August 2008, The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Cape Town celebrated the 63rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia...Read More (more picture)
On Monday, 8 September 2008, the Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town in association with the Investment of Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia held a business meeting for ten Indonesian businessman and their counterpart at the Fountain Hotel, Cape Town
Press Release on Budget 2008 in English
Press Release on Budget 2008 in Bahasa
Indonesia Digest 24 in English
Indonesia Digest 25 in English
Indonesia Digest 26 in English