Share asylum burden: Indonesia
The Age (Free subscription) | yesterday
Indonesia begins negotiating a new arrangement to handle asylum seekers with the Rudd Government.
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Indonesia bolsters UNIFIL contingent
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Indonesia bolsters UNIFIL contingentFriday, November 20, 2009- Powered by JAKARTA: Indonesia is deploying more peacekeepers to Lebanon to join the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Some 1,125 army, navy and air force personnel will arrive next week, replacing the current 1,000-strong contingent. The first group of 225 replacements left Indonesia on Thursday and will join roughly 13,000...
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Indonesia's president stresses combat against law mafia
People Daily (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that combat against law mafia should be done effectively so that would provide benefit for people, Kompas.com online news reported on Thursday. "I want that in the first 100 working days (of cabinet), fight against mafia and law reforms could be run effectively so that people will sense that law field is getting better," said the president...
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Gadang bidding for projects worth over RM2b
Malaysia Property News (Free subscription) | yesterday
GADANG Holdings Bhd, a construction and property development firm, is bidding for more than RM2 billion worth of projects in the country, which include works for the new low-cost carrier terminal in Sepang and the gas-fired power plant in Kimanis, Sabah. The bidding period for both projects will close by next month. "With the company's past track record and strength in this field, we hope to secure...
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ANALYSIS: Indonesians fret as president waffles over graft scandal
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | yesterday
Jakarta - Public disillusionment is growing with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over his perceived indecisiveness in handling an alleged graft scandal that has implicated senior officials. Questions have been asked about Yudhoyono's de...
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Doomsday 2012 Movie & MUI
Indonesia Matters (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Indonesian religious authorities protest at the 2012 doomsday movie. Doomsday 2012 Movie & MUI is brought to you by Indonesia Matters , which also features listings of Indonesia hotels , special discounts on Bali hotels , Kuta hotels , Sanur hotels , hotels in central Jakarta , and more .
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SBy & Bibit-Chandra Case
Indonesia Matters (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Where president Yudhoyono's attention is focused, Bibit Chandra KPK corruption case vs electricity crisis in Jakarta. SBy & Bibit-Chandra Case is brought to you by Indonesia Matters , which also features listings of Indonesia hotels , special discounts on Bali hotels , Kuta hotels , Sanur hotels , hotels in central Jakarta , and more .
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Terrorism in Southeast Asia
Human Security Gateway: All Updates (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Since September 2001, the United States has increased focus on radical Islamist and terrorist groups in Southeast Asia, particularly those in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Southeast Asia has been a base for terrorist operations. Al Qaeda penetrated the region by establishing local cells, training Southeast Asians in its camps in Afghanistan, and by financing and cooperating...
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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- November 19, 2009
War News Updates (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The site is normally crawling with tourists, but was shut down for the US leader's visit Photo: EPA Circling Sharks Smell American Blood -- Victor Davis Hanson On his recent trip to Asia, President Obama found China, Japan and South Korea - like many nations these days - in no mood to hear more American lectures. Beijing is worried about owning so much American debt. Tokyo is tiring of an American...
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“It flashed from the west, and it lit up the whole freakin’ neighborhood.”
Slugger O'Toole (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Via Space Weather. For something suppsoedly expected once every five years there seem to have been a remarkable number of “majestic” meteors recently - including one reported over Ireland in April this year. December 2008 over Edmonton, Canada. The anticipated asteroid 2008 TC3 over Sudan. Unexpectedly over Scandanavia in January 2009. The 8th October 2009 explosion over Indonesia. And...
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Prince Charles announces funding to protect rainforests
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A global emergency funding scheme to drastically reduce the destruction of tropical rainforests over the next five years was announced by the Prince of Wales today, with the US pledging $275m (£165m) towards rainforest protection. The plan relies on developed countries paying rainforest nations such as Brazil and Indonesia to reduce rates of deforestation and thereby cut carbon emissions. Currently,...
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Clerics cringe as Indonesians flock to doomsday film
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Hollywood's latest doomsday offering "2012" has caused a storm in Indonesia, with conservative clerics condemning it Thursday as a "provocation against Islam". Screenings have been sold out across the capital Jakarta following the film's success in North America, where it beat Disney's "A Christmas Carol" to top the box office honours last weekend. It looks likely to...
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NEFA Foundation: Interview with Spokesman for Pakistani Al-Qaida
Counterterrorism Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The NEFA Foundation has obtained a transcript of an interview, produced by the As-Sahab Media Foundation, with Dr. Ahmad Farooq, Senior Media Official, Al-Qaida in Pakistan . During the interview, Dr. Farooq was asked "how Pakistani individuals" had become a part of Al-Qaida, which "is commonly known as an Arab organization.” He explained, "“The claim can be true to...
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Corruption scandal tests Indonesia's leader
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is days away from a decision on a corruption scandal that will test his election pledge to fight graft.
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Jakarta halts deforestation in Sumatra's Kampar Peninsula
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Environmentalists claimed a small victory on Thursday after Indonesia ordered one of the country's biggest pulp and paper companies to halt forest clearing in the Kampar Peninsula. Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan told reporters he had ordered Asia Pacific Resources International Holding Limited (APRIL) to suspend clearing in the area of Sumatra island pending a review of all its permits.
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OIC investment in Malaysia reaches $46.8 million | Malaysia in Focus
crompt | 11/18/2009
Malaysia attracted US$46.8 million (RM158.18 million) worth of foreign direct investments from the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) countries in the first eight months of this year. Malaysian Industrial Development Authority, deputy director-general Datuk Afifuddin Abdul Kadir told reporters, “the investments were in chemicals and chemical products, electronics and electrical products and scientific...
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New Partnership – PT Gemanusa Sentra Teknologi
praprap | 11/16/2009
November 10, 2009, Canada, SecuTech Solution Inc. as the leading driverless dongle producer, announces its new partnership with PT Gemanusa Sentra Teknologi, a company commits to develop software solutions for various industrials. With in-depth technology and experience, PT Gemanusa Sentra Teknologi has become a leading innovator of information technology and the best IT company in Indonesia to meet...
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Petrol One Corp. - Financial Analysis Review
aarkstore | 10/26/2009
Summary Petrol One Corp. (Petrol One) is an independent energy company. Petrol One is involved in oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development properties and providing administrative services to early development stage businesses. It holds interest in the Nkani G4-222 property, a 2,200 square kilometer exploration block in Libreville, Gabon. Petrol One’s operating areas are Africa, Asia and...