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Indonesia in Focus
Malaria-free Indonesia by 2030
The government is launching a national campaign against malaria, saying the disease remains a serious threat despite the recent decrease in the number of cases. “The number of malaria cases... [Read this entry]
Image of the Day: Pura Ulu Danau Batur, Bali
Whenever you travel to Kintamani in the north of Bali, have a look at one of the most beautiful temples on the island - Pura Ulu Danau Batur. This sacred... [Read this entry]
Corby Review Appeal Rejected
Convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Leigh Corby is considering various options following the rejection of her appeal by the country’s Supreme Court, says her lawyer. “She has yet to decide... [Read this entry]
Image of the Day: Valley View, Bali
Anywhere you go in Indonesia the panorama in the countryside is spectacular, and, Bali is no exception.
Eco-Friendly Fishermen: Gerokgak, Bali
The recent decision by Gerokgak fishermen to catch ornamental fish using only eco-friendly methods has been put to the test as they struggle to get proper prices for their fish.... [Read this entry]
Landslides Threaten Bali
A recent study found landslide to be a major threat to a large tract of Bali. The study identified 213,136,740 hectares of land in 46 of Bali’s 50 districts, or... [Read this entry]
Clean water a Basic Necessity
The government says extreme weather events are a serious threat to water security. During the wet season floods large swaths of the country, including Jakarta, are inundated by floods. At... [Read this entry]
Tourist Arrival Target Achievable
With a wide range of promotional programs both at home and abroad, the government is optimistic that the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 campaign will draw at least 7 million foreign... [Read this entry]
Police and Military Security for Christmas
The Police, with the back-up of the Indonesian Military, are gearing up for heightened security operations during Christmas
and New Year’s celebrations in West and Central Java, an official said.... [Read this entry]
Wind Power Plant: Nusa Penida, Bali
The absence of technology transfer in setting up the wind-powered plant on Nusa Penida Island, Klungkung regency, has raised fears the plant could not be repaired in the event of... [Read this entry]
Barrie Lie-Birchall has traveled throughout the archipelago of Indonesia for nearly three decades and has written and published numerous travel articles in magazines and newspapers globally. A freelance writer, Barrie graduate from West Coast College in Perth with Honours in Languages, and continued studying Anthropology and Cultural Studies at Edith Cowan University. Barrie has lived in various places in Indonesia immersing himself into the culture and way of life. His greatest passions are his love of life, his love of writing, and of course, Indonesia.- Arts & Crafts of Indonesia
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- Rudy Mallonee on Knockdown Houses: South Sumatra
Hello, Do you have an english speaking/writing em ... [read more] - Ardi Sayuti on Derawan Islands: East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Dear sir, Please let me know the contact person d ... [read more] - Mastura Mohd Sani on Dining on the Flavours of Java at Payon: Jakarta, Indonesia
I never tasted such good indonesian food other tha ... [read more] - Toro Kambali on Ampel Mosque: Surabaya, East Java
Sunan Ampel alias Raden Rachmat was the architect ... [read more] - chairiah bin yahya on Indonesians in Focus: M. Quraish Shihab
assalamualaikum kepada yth kami berharap tanggap ... [read more] - NN on Security Tightened: Gilimanuk Port, Bali
It is horrifying that the major port of Bali the ... [read more] - Jennie on Ten Years after May 1998 Tragedy
Thank you for posting this article, Barrie. ~Jenni ... [read more] - lita on Indonesians in Focus: Rahayu Supanggah
I have been keeping this question for sometime wit ... [read more] - Martheen on Hydro-Fuel Inventions: Yogyakarta, Central Java
It's scam guys. The reaction between hydrogen&oxyg ... [read more] - ratna malawat on Indonesians in Focus: Abdullah Malawat
he is my king,as people mamala village,a think he ... [read more]
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