Article Archive for April 2009
JAKARTA – Indonesia is likely to host the East Asia Summit (EAS) following its cancellation in Thailand, according to the government on Tuesday. “We might propose to host, on the grounds that Jakarta is the …
JAKARTA – From Aphrodite in Taman Rasuna we took an ‘Express’ taxi which brought us to the lobby of the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in just a matter of minutes – all of a sudden it …
At least 27 species of orchids live and grow at the Meru Betiri National Park (TNMB) in East Java Province.
The national park`s staff had conducted an inventory on orchid species existing at the park and …
DENPASAR – Final arrival figures through the end of February 2009 are now in hand from immigration authorities at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport that confirm that while Bali is enjoying a record strong start …
In an effort to protect the resort island’s natural environment, the Bali provincial administration has decided to stop issuing official recommendations for the construction of new hotels, villas or homestays.
The decision was made during the …
JAKARTA – Conservationists have discovered a large population of orangutans in the eastern part of the island of Borneo which is shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. The most conservative estimates put the population count …
Food & Hotel Indonesia is back in 2009 following a highly successful outcome in 2007 with the show growing a substantial 40% from the previous exhibition. It is the leading show for Indonesia’s food, drink, …
JAKARTA – It is a humid night – like most nights in Jakarta indeed – after some light rain when I sit in a taxi on my way to meet two female friends. First something …
JAKARTA – The democratic party of current president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono comes up as the winner during quick counts made by several different organisations. The party gets around 20 percent of the votes nationally. Numbers …
JAKARTA – Indonesia holds legislative elections today, amid concerns about vote buying, fraud and some regional violence in the country. But the elections mark a transition for the young democracy. Indonesia’s legislative elections span thousands …
