Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Kota Indramayu yang terletak di daerah pantai utara Jawa Barat menyimpan begitu banyak potensi ekonomi yang bernilai tinggi. Kota ini adalah termasuk kota penting yang menggerakkan perekonomian di sekitarnya dan daerah-daerah lain di Jawa Barat. Kota ini telah dikenal luas oleh seluruh masyarakat Indonesia, bahkan nama jenis mangga Indramayu adalah termasuk produk yang diunggulkan di Indonesia.
Video Indramayu karya Ibnu Abbas dan Idah Rusmidah, sepasang suami istri yang sangat peduli dengan perkembangan positif kota Indramayu agar dikenal di dunia Internasional. Mereka bertekad untuk memasyarakatkan informasi potensi ekonomi yang tinggi pada seluruh bangsa Indonesia yang sebenar-benarnya dari kota Indramayu.
Begitu banyak industri yang tumbuh dan berkembang di kota ini. Dari industri pertanian, perkebunan, hasil laut bahkan tekstil. Industri batik Indramayu memiliki corak khas yang indah dan mampu menarik minta pecinta batik nusantara dan mancanegara. Begitu juga produk olahan kerupuk udang yang sudah sangat terkenal. Dan tentu saja, mangga Indramayu yang bisa banyak dijadikan produk turunannya seperti manisan mangga atau asinan.
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Indonesia Menangkan Gugatan Atas Newmont
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Pengadilan arbitrase internasional memenangkan gugatan Pemerintah Indonesia atas PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NTT) terkait sengketa divestasi saham perusahaan tambang tersebut.
Jaksa Pengacara Negara Joseph Suwardi Sabda ketika dihubungi wartawan di Jakarta, Selasa (31/3/2009), mengatakan, sesuai putusan yang diambil Selasa ini, Newmont diharuskan mendivestasi 17 persen sahamnya kepada pihak nasional Indonesia dalam waktu 180 hari sejak putusan arbitrase dikeluarkan.
"Kalau sampai 180 hari Newmont belum juga mendivestasikan sahamnya, maka pemerintah bisa mencabut kontrak karyanya," katanya.
Keputusan tersebut diambil tiga arbiter yakni arbitrer bersama Robert Primer asal Swiss, arbitrer pemerintah M Sornarajah, dan Steven Sublle yang ditunjuk Newmont.
Permintaan terminasi yang diminta Pemerintah Indonesia, lanjutnya, tidak dikabulkan. "Terlalu berat kalau sampai terminasi," katanya. Penyelesaian melalui arbitrase internasional diambil pemerintah karena Newmont dinilai lalai melaksanakan kewajiban divestasi yang sudah disepakati bersama.
Sesuai kontrak karya, NNT berkewajiban mendivestasi 51 saham kepada pihak nasional yaitu pemerintah pusat, pemerintah daerah atau perusahaan nasional sampai 2010. Kewajiban divestasi itu adalah sebanyak tiga persen saham tahun 2006 senilai 109 juta dolar AS dan tujuh persen saham pada 2007 senilai 282 juta dolar AS.
Sumber Antara.co.id
Cheers, frizzy
Pengadilan arbitrase internasional memenangkan gugatan Pemerintah Indonesia atas PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NTT) terkait sengketa divestasi saham perusahaan tambang tersebut.
Jaksa Pengacara Negara Joseph Suwardi Sabda ketika dihubungi wartawan di Jakarta, Selasa (31/3/2009), mengatakan, sesuai putusan yang diambil Selasa ini, Newmont diharuskan mendivestasi 17 persen sahamnya kepada pihak nasional Indonesia dalam waktu 180 hari sejak putusan arbitrase dikeluarkan.
"Kalau sampai 180 hari Newmont belum juga mendivestasikan sahamnya, maka pemerintah bisa mencabut kontrak karyanya," katanya.
Keputusan tersebut diambil tiga arbiter yakni arbitrer bersama Robert Primer asal Swiss, arbitrer pemerintah M Sornarajah, dan Steven Sublle yang ditunjuk Newmont.
Permintaan terminasi yang diminta Pemerintah Indonesia, lanjutnya, tidak dikabulkan. "Terlalu berat kalau sampai terminasi," katanya. Penyelesaian melalui arbitrase internasional diambil pemerintah karena Newmont dinilai lalai melaksanakan kewajiban divestasi yang sudah disepakati bersama.
Sesuai kontrak karya, NNT berkewajiban mendivestasi 51 saham kepada pihak nasional yaitu pemerintah pusat, pemerintah daerah atau perusahaan nasional sampai 2010. Kewajiban divestasi itu adalah sebanyak tiga persen saham tahun 2006 senilai 109 juta dolar AS dan tujuh persen saham pada 2007 senilai 282 juta dolar AS.
Sumber Antara.co.id
Cheers, frizzy
Consider Indonesia!
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Consider Indonesia!
Are you aware that Indonesia currently ranks number five worldwide in Export Success Stories? And number one in Southeast Asia?
Wouldn't you like your company to share in that success?
Here's a few fact that you might not be aware of:
* Indonesia is the world's fourth largest country, with a population of over 230 million.
* Indonesia's GDP is growing at over 6% annually, and is expected to reach 6.8% this year.
* Indonesia has by far the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
* Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy, with a thriving open economy.
Isn't this a market your clients ought to consider?
by http://www.buyusa.gov/indonesia/en/considerindonesia.html
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Consider Indonesia!
Are you aware that Indonesia currently ranks number five worldwide in Export Success Stories? And number one in Southeast Asia?Wouldn't you like your company to share in that success?
Here's a few fact that you might not be aware of:
* Indonesia is the world's fourth largest country, with a population of over 230 million.
* Indonesia's GDP is growing at over 6% annually, and is expected to reach 6.8% this year.
* Indonesia has by far the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
* Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy, with a thriving open economy.
Isn't this a market your clients ought to consider?
by http://www.buyusa.gov/indonesia/en/considerindonesia.html
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Arsip-arsip Belanda di Indonesia Dibuka
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Sebuah situs arsip Belanda yang sangat menarik untuk Indonesia akan dibuka untuk para peneliti, demikian dilaporkan koresponden ANTARA di Belanda, Ronald Frisart, Selasa.
Arsip Belanda itu terdiri atas delapan puluh meter bahan arsip milik Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD, Institut dokumentasi perang Belanda).
Arsip yang dapat dibuka lewat internet itu (www.niod.nl) akan dipresentasikan pada tanggal 22 Januari di Amsterdam dan situs ini tidak hanya dalam bahasa Belanda, tetapi juga bahasa Inggris.
Dalam arsip-arsip di situs tersebut terdapat lukisan-lukisan, koran-koran Indonesia, dokumentasi pemerintah Belanda, buku harian dan catatan perkara.
Dokumentasi pemerintah Belanda dalam situs ini merupakan dokumentasi Belanda periode 9 Maret 1942 (kapitulasi KNIL/Belanda kepada Jepang), ketika tentara Jepang menguasai Indonesia sampai 15 Agustus 1945 (kapitulasi Jepang kepada tentara Sekutu).
Baca selengkapnya...
by antara.co.id
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Sebuah situs arsip Belanda yang sangat menarik untuk Indonesia akan dibuka untuk para peneliti, demikian dilaporkan koresponden ANTARA di Belanda, Ronald Frisart, Selasa.
Arsip Belanda itu terdiri atas delapan puluh meter bahan arsip milik Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD, Institut dokumentasi perang Belanda).
Arsip yang dapat dibuka lewat internet itu (www.niod.nl) akan dipresentasikan pada tanggal 22 Januari di Amsterdam dan situs ini tidak hanya dalam bahasa Belanda, tetapi juga bahasa Inggris.
Dalam arsip-arsip di situs tersebut terdapat lukisan-lukisan, koran-koran Indonesia, dokumentasi pemerintah Belanda, buku harian dan catatan perkara.
Dokumentasi pemerintah Belanda dalam situs ini merupakan dokumentasi Belanda periode 9 Maret 1942 (kapitulasi KNIL/Belanda kepada Jepang), ketika tentara Jepang menguasai Indonesia sampai 15 Agustus 1945 (kapitulasi Jepang kepada tentara Sekutu).
Baca selengkapnya...
by antara.co.id
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Travel Essentials in Indonesia
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
How to get in and get out of Indonesia
By AIR
The principal gateways for entry to Indonesia are Jakarta and Bali. Flights from neighbouring countries also stop in several Indonesian cities. Singapore has some of the cheapest flights to Indonesia and is a major travel hub in the region, so it may be cheaper to fly to Singapore, from where you can enter Indonesia by air or ship. From Penang in Malaysia, you can take a short flight or ferry to Medan in Sumatra.
AIRLINES
The number of carriers servicing Indonesia has waned over the past few years. Nevertheless the glut of alliances between carriers means there are still enough options.
Air France, www.airfrance.com
Air New Zealand, www.airnz.co.nz
Air Paradise, www.airparadise.com.au
Australian Airlines, www.australianairlines.com.au
ANA (All Nippon Airways), www.ana.co.jp
Cathay Pacific, www.cathaypacific.com
China Airlines, www.china-airlines.com
China Southern Airlines, www.cs-air.com
Eva Airlines, www.evaair.com
Garuda Indonesia, www.garuda-indonesia.com
JAL (Japan Airlines), www.jal.co.jp
KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines), www.klm.com
Lufthansa, www.lufthansa.com
MAS (Malaysia Airlines), www.malaysiaairlines.com.my
Northwest Airlines, www.nwa.com
Philippine Airlines, www.philippineairlines.com
Qantas, www.qantas.com
Singapore Airlines, www.singaporeair.com
Silk Air, www.silkair.com
Thai Airways, www.thaiair.com
AIRPORT
Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is spacious, modern and efficient, but only has a few good and shopping outlets. Bali’s smaller Ngurah Rai International Airport is slightly more interesting. Shopping is also overpriced here but more varied than at Soekarno-Hatta. In peak tourist seasons when a few jumbos land, it is standing room only and queues are long. Standard duty-free items are on sale at both airports.
From AUSTRALIA
Bali is the major gateway to Australia, with almost all flight to/from Indonesia routed via Denpasar. Direct flight connect Denpasar with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Darwin. Garuda and Qantas used to be the only carriers competing on most of these runs, but a couple of new outfits strated in 2003. Air Paradise flies from Melbourne and Perth, and Australian Airlines (operated by Qantas) from Sydney and Melbourne. Other direct flights to Indonesia are Perth – Jakarta and Sydney – Jakarta (both Australian Airlines).
To/From CHRISTMAS ISLANDS
If your tourist pass is running out and you’d like to return to Indonesia, Darwin is not your only Australin short-hop destination option. Christmas island in Australia’s Indian ocean Territories is only 360 km away from Jakarta, and there’s a weekly return charter-flight, which at the time of research departed Saturday from both Jakarta and Christmas island.
NEW ZEALAND
There are no direct flight between Indonesia and New Zealand; however, Air New Zealand, Garuda and Qantas connect Auckland with Denpasar via Sidney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Flight Centre (0800 243 544; www.flightcentre.co.nz) has an office in Auckland and many branches throughtout the country. Also checkout deals in the travel section of the New Zealand Herald.
The USA
There are no direct flights from the USA, but there are plenty of options that involve a stopever in another Asian destination, such us Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore or Malaysia. If you are traveling from east coast USA, it’s better to travel via either Frankfurt or Amsterdam.
If you are also visiting others parts of Asia, some good deals can be organized (eq, there are cheap tickets between the US west coast and Singapore with stopovers in Bangkok for very little extra money). However, be careful during the peak travel seasons (June to August, and Chinese New Year) because seats will be hard to come by unless reserved months in advance.
US websites worth checking out for lowcost flight include, www.lowestfare.com and www.travelzoo.com .
CANADA
Getting discount tickets in Canada is much the same as in the USA – shop around until you find a good deal. Again, you’ll probably have to fly into Hong Kong or Singapore (or Europe from the east coast) and carry on from there to Indonesia.
The UK
There are no direct flights to Indonesia from the UK; however, there are plenty of airlines offering services via Europe, Asia and/or the Middle East. Discount air travel is big business in London. Advertisements for many agencies appear in the travel pages of weekend broadsheet newspapaer, in Time Out, the Evening Standard and in the free managazine TNT.
There are plenty of travel agencies worth checking for fares. STA Travel (0870 - 160 0599; www.statravel.co.uk) has branches across the country. Other reputable agencies are Trailfinders (0207 – 938 3939; www.trailfinder.com); Flight Centre (0870 – 890 8099; www.flightcentre.co.uk) and ebookers (0870 – 010 7000; www.ebookers.com).
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
STA Travel has offices throughout the region. Check out its website at www.statravel.com for office locations and contact details. Nouvelles Frontieres (www.nouvelles-frontieres.com) also has branches throughout Europe.
France has a network of travel agencies that can supply discount tickets. OUT Voyages (08 20 81 78 17; www.otu.fr) and Voyageurs du Monde (01 42 86 16 40, 08 25 30 02 90; www.vdm.cm) have branches throughout the country and offer some of the best services and deals.
Recommended travel agencies in Germany include STA Travel (01805-456 422; www.statravel.de) which has branches in major cities across the country.
In Italy, CTS Viaggi (840-501 150; www.cts.it) is a student and youth specialist with branches in major cities.
In Spain, recommended agencies include Usit Unlimited (902 252 575; www.usitworld.com) and Barcelo Viajes (902 116 226; www.barcelo-viajes.es), both with branches in major cities.
In the Netherlands, NBBS Reizen (0900-10 20 300; www.nbbs.nl) is a stalwart agent.
ASIA
All the following air fares are for one-way travel.
MALAYSIA
The most popular flight is from Penang to Medan in Sumatra with Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines also flies Medan – Kuala Lumpur and Pontianak – Kuching.
PHILIPPINES
Bouraq and Merpati both have flights from Manado to Davao in the Philippines, but you need an onward or return ticket to enter the Philippines. Philippine Airlines flies Manila – Jakarta.
SINGAPORE
Silk Air flies into several cities including Medan, Padang, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Manado, Makassar, Mataram, Balikpapan and Solo.
By SEA
MALAYSIA
Most sea links are between Malaysia and Sumatra. Confortable, high-speed ferries between Penang (Malaysia) and Belawan (near Medan, Sumatra) are one of the most popular ways to reach Indonesia. The other main ferry connection is between Dumai (Sumatra) and Melaka (Malacca). From Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia, daily ferries run to Batam and Bintan islands in Sumatra’s Riau islands. From east-coast Kalimantan, speedboats depart every morning from Tarakan to Nunukan and from Nunukan to Tawau.
SINGAPORE
A popular way to reach Indonesia is via the Riau islands in Sumatra. The main stepping stones are the islands of batam and Bintan, both only a short high-speed ferry ride from Singapore. From Batam, speedboats travel through ro Pekanbaru on the Sumatran mainland. From Bintan, Pelni ships run to Jakarta and other destinations, and other ships go from Bintan to Jakarta.
By LAND
There are three possible land crossings into Indonesia. It’s possible to cross by road at Entikong, between Kalimantan and Sarawak (eastern Malaysia); get your visa in advance.
The border crossing between West and East Timor at Motoain was open at the time of research; a visa in required when traveling from East to West Timor.
The road from Jayapura of Sentani in Indonesia to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea can be crossed, depending on the current political situation. A visa is required if traveling into Indonesia.
by Indonesia Trekking
Whatever you bring, make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions on your air ticket. Airlines are becoming more stringent & do impose hefty charges for excess baggage!
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Cheers, frizzy2008.
How to get in and get out of Indonesia
By AIR
The principal gateways for entry to Indonesia are Jakarta and Bali. Flights from neighbouring countries also stop in several Indonesian cities. Singapore has some of the cheapest flights to Indonesia and is a major travel hub in the region, so it may be cheaper to fly to Singapore, from where you can enter Indonesia by air or ship. From Penang in Malaysia, you can take a short flight or ferry to Medan in Sumatra.
AIRLINES
The number of carriers servicing Indonesia has waned over the past few years. Nevertheless the glut of alliances between carriers means there are still enough options.
Air France, www.airfrance.com
Air New Zealand, www.airnz.co.nz
Air Paradise, www.airparadise.com.au
Australian Airlines, www.australianairlines.com.au
ANA (All Nippon Airways), www.ana.co.jp
Cathay Pacific, www.cathaypacific.com
China Airlines, www.china-airlines.com
China Southern Airlines, www.cs-air.com
Eva Airlines, www.evaair.com
Garuda Indonesia, www.garuda-indonesia.com
JAL (Japan Airlines), www.jal.co.jp
KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines), www.klm.com
Lufthansa, www.lufthansa.com
MAS (Malaysia Airlines), www.malaysiaairlines.com.my
Northwest Airlines, www.nwa.com
Philippine Airlines, www.philippineairlines.com
Qantas, www.qantas.com
Singapore Airlines, www.singaporeair.com
Silk Air, www.silkair.com
Thai Airways, www.thaiair.com
AIRPORT
Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is spacious, modern and efficient, but only has a few good and shopping outlets. Bali’s smaller Ngurah Rai International Airport is slightly more interesting. Shopping is also overpriced here but more varied than at Soekarno-Hatta. In peak tourist seasons when a few jumbos land, it is standing room only and queues are long. Standard duty-free items are on sale at both airports.
From AUSTRALIA
Bali is the major gateway to Australia, with almost all flight to/from Indonesia routed via Denpasar. Direct flight connect Denpasar with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Darwin. Garuda and Qantas used to be the only carriers competing on most of these runs, but a couple of new outfits strated in 2003. Air Paradise flies from Melbourne and Perth, and Australian Airlines (operated by Qantas) from Sydney and Melbourne. Other direct flights to Indonesia are Perth – Jakarta and Sydney – Jakarta (both Australian Airlines).
To/From CHRISTMAS ISLANDS
If your tourist pass is running out and you’d like to return to Indonesia, Darwin is not your only Australin short-hop destination option. Christmas island in Australia’s Indian ocean Territories is only 360 km away from Jakarta, and there’s a weekly return charter-flight, which at the time of research departed Saturday from both Jakarta and Christmas island.
NEW ZEALAND
There are no direct flight between Indonesia and New Zealand; however, Air New Zealand, Garuda and Qantas connect Auckland with Denpasar via Sidney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Flight Centre (0800 243 544; www.flightcentre.co.nz) has an office in Auckland and many branches throughtout the country. Also checkout deals in the travel section of the New Zealand Herald.
The USA
There are no direct flights from the USA, but there are plenty of options that involve a stopever in another Asian destination, such us Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore or Malaysia. If you are traveling from east coast USA, it’s better to travel via either Frankfurt or Amsterdam.
If you are also visiting others parts of Asia, some good deals can be organized (eq, there are cheap tickets between the US west coast and Singapore with stopovers in Bangkok for very little extra money). However, be careful during the peak travel seasons (June to August, and Chinese New Year) because seats will be hard to come by unless reserved months in advance.
US websites worth checking out for lowcost flight include, www.lowestfare.com and www.travelzoo.com .
CANADA
Getting discount tickets in Canada is much the same as in the USA – shop around until you find a good deal. Again, you’ll probably have to fly into Hong Kong or Singapore (or Europe from the east coast) and carry on from there to Indonesia.
The UK
There are no direct flights to Indonesia from the UK; however, there are plenty of airlines offering services via Europe, Asia and/or the Middle East. Discount air travel is big business in London. Advertisements for many agencies appear in the travel pages of weekend broadsheet newspapaer, in Time Out, the Evening Standard and in the free managazine TNT.
There are plenty of travel agencies worth checking for fares. STA Travel (0870 - 160 0599; www.statravel.co.uk) has branches across the country. Other reputable agencies are Trailfinders (0207 – 938 3939; www.trailfinder.com); Flight Centre (0870 – 890 8099; www.flightcentre.co.uk) and ebookers (0870 – 010 7000; www.ebookers.com).
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
STA Travel has offices throughout the region. Check out its website at www.statravel.com for office locations and contact details. Nouvelles Frontieres (www.nouvelles-frontieres.com) also has branches throughout Europe.
France has a network of travel agencies that can supply discount tickets. OUT Voyages (08 20 81 78 17; www.otu.fr) and Voyageurs du Monde (01 42 86 16 40, 08 25 30 02 90; www.vdm.cm) have branches throughout the country and offer some of the best services and deals.
Recommended travel agencies in Germany include STA Travel (01805-456 422; www.statravel.de) which has branches in major cities across the country.
In Italy, CTS Viaggi (840-501 150; www.cts.it) is a student and youth specialist with branches in major cities.
In Spain, recommended agencies include Usit Unlimited (902 252 575; www.usitworld.com) and Barcelo Viajes (902 116 226; www.barcelo-viajes.es), both with branches in major cities.
In the Netherlands, NBBS Reizen (0900-10 20 300; www.nbbs.nl) is a stalwart agent.
ASIA
All the following air fares are for one-way travel.
MALAYSIA
The most popular flight is from Penang to Medan in Sumatra with Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines also flies Medan – Kuala Lumpur and Pontianak – Kuching.
PHILIPPINES
Bouraq and Merpati both have flights from Manado to Davao in the Philippines, but you need an onward or return ticket to enter the Philippines. Philippine Airlines flies Manila – Jakarta.
SINGAPORE
Silk Air flies into several cities including Medan, Padang, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Manado, Makassar, Mataram, Balikpapan and Solo.
By SEA
MALAYSIA
Most sea links are between Malaysia and Sumatra. Confortable, high-speed ferries between Penang (Malaysia) and Belawan (near Medan, Sumatra) are one of the most popular ways to reach Indonesia. The other main ferry connection is between Dumai (Sumatra) and Melaka (Malacca). From Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia, daily ferries run to Batam and Bintan islands in Sumatra’s Riau islands. From east-coast Kalimantan, speedboats depart every morning from Tarakan to Nunukan and from Nunukan to Tawau.
SINGAPORE
A popular way to reach Indonesia is via the Riau islands in Sumatra. The main stepping stones are the islands of batam and Bintan, both only a short high-speed ferry ride from Singapore. From Batam, speedboats travel through ro Pekanbaru on the Sumatran mainland. From Bintan, Pelni ships run to Jakarta and other destinations, and other ships go from Bintan to Jakarta.
By LAND
There are three possible land crossings into Indonesia. It’s possible to cross by road at Entikong, between Kalimantan and Sarawak (eastern Malaysia); get your visa in advance.
The border crossing between West and East Timor at Motoain was open at the time of research; a visa in required when traveling from East to West Timor.
The road from Jayapura of Sentani in Indonesia to Vanimo in Papua New Guinea can be crossed, depending on the current political situation. A visa is required if traveling into Indonesia.
by Indonesia Trekking
Whatever you bring, make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions on your air ticket. Airlines are becoming more stringent & do impose hefty charges for excess baggage!
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure and must have at least 1 completely blank page (no stamps, nothing) upon arrival in Indonesia for Indonesian Immigration to attach the visa on arrival. Otherwise, you will be denied entry into Indonesia
- Tickets, itinerary, travel insurance policy and any travel vouchers
- Visa (if necessary) – for most countries including Australia, NZ and USA a US$25 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival into Indonesia, payable in most currencies, or by credit card.
- Money – change some cash into Indonesian Rupiah before you leave home or at the airport when you arrive in Indonesia. There are ATM’s at all airports, cities and main towns in Indonesia. Change AU$400 minimum per two weeks stay, less for boat trips. Travellers cheques are becoming more and more difficult to change outside major centres, so cash, preferably new 50 or 100 dollar notes and a credit or cash card enabling you use ATM’s are the go. Make sure you have RP 100,000 left over at the end of your trip for airport departure tax when leaving Indonesia.
- Ticket or document wallet to store you valuables.
- A sense of humor and an open mind – Indonesia has a very different culture to us and things don’t always go to plan. These two qualities will ensure you get the most from your travel experience and they don’t weigh anything!
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Plan Your Honeymoon in Bali
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
By eHow Weddings Editor
The exotic beauty of Bali's people and landscape transport visitors to another time and place, where tradition is treasure. Enjoy artist mountain villages, manicured rice terraces, cleansing rivers, world-class diving, surfing and golf, and the amazing Balinese furniture and architecture.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You’ll Need
Be prepared, Bali is sheltered from the turmoil other parts of Indonesia can experience. Rich in natural and cultural beauty, the island offers myriad outdoor activities - but luxury and relaxation don't come cheap.
Step2
Stay in one of the deluxe Begawan Giri Estate villas in Ubud, Bali's famous artist and craftsperson town in the rice-terraced mountainous interior.
Step3
Stroll the sculpted gardens of Begawan Giri (Wise Man's Mountain), swim in placid pools and marvel at the luxurious carved wood furniture and villa architecture.
Step4
Enjoy the world-class golf and surfing beaches while renting an authentic Balinese villa through Bali Vacation Properties (see bali-properties.com).
Step5
Prepare for heat, humidity and mosquitoes (mostly at night). Wear light clothing and a bathing suit where appropriate, and long-sleeved shirts and long cotton pants at night to ward off possible malaria-infested mosquitoes (see Warnings).
Step6
Drink Bintang (Star) beer, Bali's own brew. Cool down in the shade and rehydrate with some bottled water whenever possible.
Tips & Warnings
Cheers, frizzy2008.
By eHow Weddings Editor
The exotic beauty of Bali's people and landscape transport visitors to another time and place, where tradition is treasure. Enjoy artist mountain villages, manicured rice terraces, cleansing rivers, world-class diving, surfing and golf, and the amazing Balinese furniture and architecture.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You’ll Need
- Long Pants
- Long-sleeved Shirts
- Swimsuits
- Local Guidebooks
- Maps
- Bottled Water
- Airline Tickets
- Golf Clubs
- Surfboards
Be prepared, Bali is sheltered from the turmoil other parts of Indonesia can experience. Rich in natural and cultural beauty, the island offers myriad outdoor activities - but luxury and relaxation don't come cheap.
Step2
Stay in one of the deluxe Begawan Giri Estate villas in Ubud, Bali's famous artist and craftsperson town in the rice-terraced mountainous interior.
Step3
Stroll the sculpted gardens of Begawan Giri (Wise Man's Mountain), swim in placid pools and marvel at the luxurious carved wood furniture and villa architecture.
Step4
Enjoy the world-class golf and surfing beaches while renting an authentic Balinese villa through Bali Vacation Properties (see bali-properties.com).
Step5
Prepare for heat, humidity and mosquitoes (mostly at night). Wear light clothing and a bathing suit where appropriate, and long-sleeved shirts and long cotton pants at night to ward off possible malaria-infested mosquitoes (see Warnings).
Step6
Drink Bintang (Star) beer, Bali's own brew. Cool down in the shade and rehydrate with some bottled water whenever possible.
Tips & Warnings
- If staying in an open air bungalow (recommended), make sure you have a bed with mosquito netting, and burn mosquito coils to keep the critters away.
- Hire a day boat from Sanur to take you to the tiny island of Nusa Lembongan for fantastic snorkeling in the shallow bay.
- Flag a bimo (taxi) and visit the lake and volcano regions and their many temples. A bimo can be as cheap as $10 per day.
- Getting to Bali is usually your major expense, so eat and drink well as long as the U.S. dollar is strong against the rupiah.
- Get a massage often (it costs as little as $5 per hour).
- Check with your local county health agency to see if anti-malarial medication and any other shots are recommended.
- Wear reef shoes/booties if you plan to surf or walk over the reef. Sea snakes live there, and cuts and scrapes can become infected if not scrubbed and kept clean.
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Koran Indonesia (Indonesian Newspaper)
Analisa | Antara | Bali Post |
Bangka Pos | Banjarmasin Post - malware | Batam Pos |
Bisnis Bali | Bisnis Indonesia | Cendrawasih Pos |
Equator News | Fajar | Galamedia |
Harian Indonesia | Harian Nusa - no longer exist | Harian Terbit - no longer exist |
Investor Indonesia | Isola Pos | Jakarta Post |
Jambi Ekspres | Jawa Pos | Kalteng Pos |
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The world factbook -- Indonesia by CIA
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Indonesia factbook by CIA:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html
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Indonesia factbook by CIA:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Why Indonesia? (5)
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Indonesia is a country rich in cultural diversity with hundreds of different ethnic groups. Each group has its own unique traditions and arts, making Indonesia a country of interest to students of anthropology, ethnomusicology, theater, and art. At the University of Hawai'i you can even study how to play the Balinese and Javanese Gamelan orchestra.
Indonesian is easy to learn. Within a month of beginning the program, you will find that you are already able to have some simple conversations in Indonesian as well as to write short compositions using the language.
Each ethnic group also has its own local language, which they speak in addition to Bahasa Indonesia. On some islands such as Sulawesi and in the Moluccas, local languages often vary from village to village. Such linguistic diversity, along with language change make Indonesia a fascinating country for those interested in linguistics. Linguists interested in historical linguistics, morphology, sociolinguistics, language shift and language attrition will find Indonesia a land that provides them with much material to work with.
Indonesia has the largest Moslem population of any country in the world. At the same time, it is a country that is diverse in religion. World religions include Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic and Protestant. In addition Kaharingan, the religion of the Dayak peoples of Kalimantan has gained official recognition as a religion. These religions and indigenous beliefs, their interrelationships and their syncretism provides fascinating study for students of religion.
Indonesia is a developing nation rich in natural and human resources and promising economic potential, making it a country of interest to geographers, economists, international businessmen and women, and development workers.
Indonesia has undergone tremendous political change in recent years, moving toward greater freedom and democracy for its citizens, making it a nation of intense interest for political scientists.
by http://www.hawaii.edu/indolang/whyindo.html
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Why Indonesia? (4)
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
With a total coastal length of more than 81,000 kilometers, comprising 14 per cent of the Earth's shoreline, Indonesia has the longest coastline in the world. The range of marine ecosystems in Indonesia is extremely varied, especially the coastal ecosystems. These ecosystems support a huge collection of species. Indonesia is home to the most extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds and spectacular coral reefs in Asia. Mangroves are most extensive on the east coast of Sumatra, and the coasts of Kalimantan, and Irian Jaya (which alone has 69 percent of Indonesia's mangrove habitat). While the deep blue seas of Maluku and Sulawesi harbor some of the worlds richest ecosystems in terms of the corals, fishes, and other reef organisms.
Indonesia's coastal waters provide feeding havens to large groups of marine mammals, reptiles, fish, and both resident and migratory birds. Besides, these coastal zones also provide many important services for people living in coastal settlements. The shallow coastal regions with offshore reefs and inshore mangrove forests protect the coastline from the adverse effects of high tides and storms. Indonesia's reefs are traditionally an essential source of food for coastal dwelling communities, a tradition which in the past has been carried out in a sustainable way and is of considerable economic value to the country. Rituals and taboos are commonly applied where marine resources are being exploited. In Sangihe Talaud for example, an area habitually fished by an adat community member becomes a reserve for a period after his death.
Indonesia's coastal zone supporst the highest concentrations of human populations in the country. Current estimations reveal 7100 coastal communities, many of which rely on traditional ways of fishing in waters close to the shores. Today these communities face many threats to their way of life. These threats include overfishing from national and foreign vessels, widespread collection of coral reefs, and in many communities dynamite fishing.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the ongoing development in Indonesia is planned with the interest of the environment and its people in mind. Development should be planes to preserve the integrity and beauty of Indonesia's abundant, valuable, and often irreplaceable bounty of natural resources.
by wwf.
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With a total coastal length of more than 81,000 kilometers, comprising 14 per cent of the Earth's shoreline, Indonesia has the longest coastline in the world. The range of marine ecosystems in Indonesia is extremely varied, especially the coastal ecosystems. These ecosystems support a huge collection of species. Indonesia is home to the most extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds and spectacular coral reefs in Asia. Mangroves are most extensive on the east coast of Sumatra, and the coasts of Kalimantan, and Irian Jaya (which alone has 69 percent of Indonesia's mangrove habitat). While the deep blue seas of Maluku and Sulawesi harbor some of the worlds richest ecosystems in terms of the corals, fishes, and other reef organisms.
Indonesia's coastal waters provide feeding havens to large groups of marine mammals, reptiles, fish, and both resident and migratory birds. Besides, these coastal zones also provide many important services for people living in coastal settlements. The shallow coastal regions with offshore reefs and inshore mangrove forests protect the coastline from the adverse effects of high tides and storms. Indonesia's reefs are traditionally an essential source of food for coastal dwelling communities, a tradition which in the past has been carried out in a sustainable way and is of considerable economic value to the country. Rituals and taboos are commonly applied where marine resources are being exploited. In Sangihe Talaud for example, an area habitually fished by an adat community member becomes a reserve for a period after his death.
Indonesia's coastal zone supporst the highest concentrations of human populations in the country. Current estimations reveal 7100 coastal communities, many of which rely on traditional ways of fishing in waters close to the shores. Today these communities face many threats to their way of life. These threats include overfishing from national and foreign vessels, widespread collection of coral reefs, and in many communities dynamite fishing.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the ongoing development in Indonesia is planned with the interest of the environment and its people in mind. Development should be planes to preserve the integrity and beauty of Indonesia's abundant, valuable, and often irreplaceable bounty of natural resources.
by wwf.
Cheers, frizzy2008.
Why Indonesia? (3)
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
The forests in Indonesia are crucial to life on earth. They serve as powerhouses of the planet and play a vital role in controlling climate and in regulating water cycles. They also provide us with useful food and medicinal plants. The most widespread forests in Indonesia are tropical rain forests. Tropical forests do not only harbor a wealth of diverse flora, they are one of the richest ecosystems on earth in terms of wildlife diversity.
The greater part of the Indonesian archipelago was once covered with tropical rainforest. Today, although a considerable amount of former forest habitat has been lost, it still contains more tropical rain forest than any other country in the Asia-Pacific region. This is estimated to be 1,148,400 square kilometers - including some of the most species rich forests on planet Earth.
Indonesia's species rich forests harbor the worlds greatest diversity of palms (447 species, of which 225 occur nowhere else), more than 400 species of dipterocarp (the most valuable commercial timber trees in Southeast Asia), and an estimated 25,000 species of flowering plants. Indonesia is also rich in wildlife: it ranks first in the world for mammals (515 species, of which 36% are endemic), first for swallowtail butterflies (121 species, of which 44% are endemic), third for reptiles (more than 600 species), fourth for birds (1519 species, of which 28% are endemic), fifth for amphibians (270 species), and seventh for flowering plants.
Recent investigations suggest that some 40 million Indonesians are directly dependent on biological diversity for subsistence. Of these, 12 million people form indigenous (adat) communities who live in and around forests. Living in forest environments for centuries, these communities have developed the wisdom of sustainable exploitation of resources - recognizing the fact that their existence depended on continuous availability of food to collect and hunt. Helping to preserve their cultures and lifestyles is as important as, and related to the conservation of Indonesia's biodiversity.
by wwf.
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The forests in Indonesia are crucial to life on earth. They serve as powerhouses of the planet and play a vital role in controlling climate and in regulating water cycles. They also provide us with useful food and medicinal plants. The most widespread forests in Indonesia are tropical rain forests. Tropical forests do not only harbor a wealth of diverse flora, they are one of the richest ecosystems on earth in terms of wildlife diversity.
The greater part of the Indonesian archipelago was once covered with tropical rainforest. Today, although a considerable amount of former forest habitat has been lost, it still contains more tropical rain forest than any other country in the Asia-Pacific region. This is estimated to be 1,148,400 square kilometers - including some of the most species rich forests on planet Earth.
Indonesia's species rich forests harbor the worlds greatest diversity of palms (447 species, of which 225 occur nowhere else), more than 400 species of dipterocarp (the most valuable commercial timber trees in Southeast Asia), and an estimated 25,000 species of flowering plants. Indonesia is also rich in wildlife: it ranks first in the world for mammals (515 species, of which 36% are endemic), first for swallowtail butterflies (121 species, of which 44% are endemic), third for reptiles (more than 600 species), fourth for birds (1519 species, of which 28% are endemic), fifth for amphibians (270 species), and seventh for flowering plants.
Recent investigations suggest that some 40 million Indonesians are directly dependent on biological diversity for subsistence. Of these, 12 million people form indigenous (adat) communities who live in and around forests. Living in forest environments for centuries, these communities have developed the wisdom of sustainable exploitation of resources - recognizing the fact that their existence depended on continuous availability of food to collect and hunt. Helping to preserve their cultures and lifestyles is as important as, and related to the conservation of Indonesia's biodiversity.
by wwf.
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Why Indonesia? (2)
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
The Indonesian archipelago which consists of over 17,000 islands, is inhabited by two distinct types of fauna and flora of different origins. The west belongs mainly to the Indo-Malayan realm, while the east to the pacific and Australian realms. Although the country covers just 1,3 per cent of the Earth's land surface, it is home to some of the most spectacular and unusual wildlife - both plant and animal. Indonesia also owns a breathtaking level of biodiversity: ten per cent of the worlds flowering species, 12 per cent of the worlds mammal species, 16 per cent of all reptile and amphibian species, 17 per cent 2008of all bird species and more than 25 per cent of known fish species.
A feature that makes Indonesian wildlife so interesting is the high degree of endemism. Many of the country's islands have been isolated for long periods of time, resulting in the evolution of new species different from those on other islands.
by wwf.
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The Indonesian archipelago which consists of over 17,000 islands, is inhabited by two distinct types of fauna and flora of different origins. The west belongs mainly to the Indo-Malayan realm, while the east to the pacific and Australian realms. Although the country covers just 1,3 per cent of the Earth's land surface, it is home to some of the most spectacular and unusual wildlife - both plant and animal. Indonesia also owns a breathtaking level of biodiversity: ten per cent of the worlds flowering species, 12 per cent of the worlds mammal species, 16 per cent of all reptile and amphibian species, 17 per cent 2008of all bird species and more than 25 per cent of known fish species.
A feature that makes Indonesian wildlife so interesting is the high degree of endemism. Many of the country's islands have been isolated for long periods of time, resulting in the evolution of new species different from those on other islands.
by wwf.
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Why Indonesia?
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
Indonesia boasts more active volcanoes than anywhere else in the world. Many of them are very photogenic and invite for exciting excursions ranging from easy walks to multiple-days trekking tours. Some of the most famous volcanic eruptions occurred in Indonesia in the remote and recent past, such as Tambora (1815) and Krakatoa (1883), both events that left a deep impression in history.
But Indonesia offers much more than volcanoes: It is also an extremely colorful and diverse country, with dramatic landscapes, wonderful beaches, thousands of islands, and bustling villages. Visitors are delighted by the friendliness of the Indonesian people.
taken from http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-tours/destinations/indonesia/volcano_discovery.html
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Sosialisasi partai peserta pemilu 2009
Fahmi Rizwansyah says:
1. Partai Hati Nurani Rakyat (Hanura) - People's Conscience Party
2. Partai Karya Peduli Bangsa - National Concerned Workers' Party
3. Partai Pengusaha Dan Pekerja Indonesia (PPPI) - Indonesian Workers and Employers Party
4. Partai Peduli Rakyat Nasional (PPRN) - National People's Concern Party
5. Partai Gerakan Indonesia Raya (Gerindra) - Great Indonesia Movement Party
6. Partai Barisan Nasional (Barnas) - National Front Party
7. Partai Keadilan Dan Persatuan Indonesia - Justice and United Indonesian Party
8. Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) - Prosperous Justice Party
9. Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN) - National Mandate Party
10. Partai Perjuangan Indonesia Baru (PIBP) - New Indonesia Party of Struggle
11. Partai Kedaulatan - Sovereignty Party
12. Partai Persatuan Daerah (PPD) - Regional Unity Party
13. Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) - National Awakening Party
14. Partai Pemuda Indonesia (PPI) - Indonesian Youth Party
15. Partai Nasional Indonesia Marhaenisme - Marhaenism Indonesian National Party
16. Partai Demokrasi Pembaruan (PDP) - Democratic Reform Party
17. Partai Karya Perjuangan (PKP) - Functional Party of Struggle
18. Partai Matahari Bangsa (PMB) - National Sun Party
19. Partai Penegak Demokrasi Indonesia - Indonesian Democracy Upholders Party
20. Partai Demokrasi Kebangsaan - National Democratic United Party
21. Partai Republik Nusantara (RepublikaN) - (PRN) - Archipelago Republic Party
22. Partai Pelopor - Pioneers' Party
23. Partai Golongan Karya - Golkar Party
24. Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP) - United Development Party
25. Partai Damai Sejahtera (PDS) - Prosperous Peace Party
26. Partai Nasional Benteng Kerakyatan Indonesia (PNBKI) - Indonesian National Populist Fortress Party
27. Partai Bulan Bintang (PBB) - Crescent Star Party
28. Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDI - P) - Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
29. Partai Bintang Reformasi (PBR) - Star Reform Party
30. Partai Patriot - Patriot Party
31. Partai Demokrat - Democratic Party
32. Partai Kasih Demokrasi Indonesia (PKDI) - Indonesian Democratic Party of Devotion
33. Partai Indonesia Sejahtera (PIS) - Prosperous Indonesia Party
34. Partai Kebangkitan Nasional Ulama (PKNU) - Ulema National Awakening Party
--- by Yulia Indahri ---
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1. Partai Hati Nurani Rakyat (Hanura) - People's Conscience Party
2. Partai Karya Peduli Bangsa - National Concerned Workers' Party
3. Partai Pengusaha Dan Pekerja Indonesia (PPPI) - Indonesian Workers and Employers Party
4. Partai Peduli Rakyat Nasional (PPRN) - National People's Concern Party
5. Partai Gerakan Indonesia Raya (Gerindra) - Great Indonesia Movement Party
6. Partai Barisan Nasional (Barnas) - National Front Party
7. Partai Keadilan Dan Persatuan Indonesia - Justice and United Indonesian Party
8. Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) - Prosperous Justice Party
9. Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN) - National Mandate Party
10. Partai Perjuangan Indonesia Baru (PIBP) - New Indonesia Party of Struggle
11. Partai Kedaulatan - Sovereignty Party
12. Partai Persatuan Daerah (PPD) - Regional Unity Party
13. Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) - National Awakening Party
14. Partai Pemuda Indonesia (PPI) - Indonesian Youth Party
15. Partai Nasional Indonesia Marhaenisme - Marhaenism Indonesian National Party
16. Partai Demokrasi Pembaruan (PDP) - Democratic Reform Party
17. Partai Karya Perjuangan (PKP) - Functional Party of Struggle
18. Partai Matahari Bangsa (PMB) - National Sun Party
19. Partai Penegak Demokrasi Indonesia - Indonesian Democracy Upholders Party
20. Partai Demokrasi Kebangsaan - National Democratic United Party
21. Partai Republik Nusantara (RepublikaN) - (PRN) - Archipelago Republic Party
22. Partai Pelopor - Pioneers' Party
23. Partai Golongan Karya - Golkar Party
24. Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP) - United Development Party
25. Partai Damai Sejahtera (PDS) - Prosperous Peace Party
26. Partai Nasional Benteng Kerakyatan Indonesia (PNBKI) - Indonesian National Populist Fortress Party
27. Partai Bulan Bintang (PBB) - Crescent Star Party
28. Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDI - P) - Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
29. Partai Bintang Reformasi (PBR) - Star Reform Party
30. Partai Patriot - Patriot Party
31. Partai Demokrat - Democratic Party
32. Partai Kasih Demokrasi Indonesia (PKDI) - Indonesian Democratic Party of Devotion
33. Partai Indonesia Sejahtera (PIS) - Prosperous Indonesia Party
34. Partai Kebangkitan Nasional Ulama (PKNU) - Ulema National Awakening Party
--- by Yulia Indahri ---
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