Articles tagged ‘Antara’
Bali the engine behind Indonesian tourism
By Nick | August 28th, 2006 |
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Bali is the driving force behind Indonesia’s tourism economy. With its unique culture, intertwining with the landscape in a seamless fashion, still being the major draw, or at least the canvas, upon which everything else is served, the ‘Bali dream’ endures.
Bali seemingly indifferent to Mid East crisis
By Nick | August 9th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Almost everyday I read articles in Indonesian media about rallies in Jakarta / Kalimantan, protesting Israeli aggresion in Lebanon. Today Antara news reports 2,000 Indonesians are ready to fly to Lebanon and meet their maker.
Indonesia will not stop citizens travelling to Mid East
By Nick | August 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia has said it will not stop its citizens from travelling to the Middle East to join Muslim fighters against Israel. A spokesman said while the government hoped travel would be used for good purposes, it would not block anyone from coming back. Here’s more from Antara new agency.
The Pacific Ring of Fire
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
We all know of this fault line that runs through most of Indonesia and that has caused numerous earthquakes resulting in disaster and loss of life. But what actually is the Ring of Fire and where actually does it start from and end.
Kalimantan Flood Victims Suffer Diseases
By Barrie | July 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Any natural disaster that occurs and especially one where floods are concerned gives rise to the dramatic increase in the spread of diseases. Flood victims in South Kalimantan and mostly children have started to suffer from skin rashes and diarrhoea forcing some of them to skip school.
Merpati Plans to Purchase 22 Planes: Jakarta, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Business Anatara reports that state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 22 new planes of various types to replace its current fleet over the coming three to five years. Great!. Get rid of those old bangers that rattle and creak.
Indonesia to Open its Borders to Timor Leste
By BootsnAll | June 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
In a surprising move Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the Indonesian government will selectively open its border with Timor Leste.
AIDS Trend Increases in Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 15th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I can well remember when AIDS first came to the fore rumours abound that you could catch the disease by just kissing and I can recall those awful Grim Reaper advertisements on the television.
West Nusa Tenggara Free of Bird Flu: Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
By BootsnAll | June 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Just $286 million has been spent to fight bird flu out of nearly $1.9 billion pledged last January by nations and organizations that said they wanted to make a massive effort against the virus according to a World Bank report. But in Indonesia the fight goes on with little funds.
