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Orang utans to go to Indonesia

Friday, September 28th, 2007

By JASON LIOH

MALACCA: Four orang utans that were found not to be of a species found in Malaysia have been returned to Indonesia.

Malacca Zoo director Mohd Nawayai Yasak said the four were from the pongo pygmaeus wurmbii species normally found in the forests of Borneo.

He said the origins of the four, named Mamat, Minah, Dodi and Linda, was discovered after the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department carried out DNA tests on all 60 orang utans in the country, including in zoos and theme parks.  (more…)

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Travel Mart marts Bali’s rebound, says Kalla

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Prodita Sabarini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali

The kickoff Wednesday of the 2007 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart in Bali marks the return of the island as a major world tourist destination.

Bali, the country’s best-known tourist destination, has struggled to recover from the aftermath of the terrorist bombings in 2002 and 2005, which seriously damaged the tourism industry.

However, two years after the most recent bombings, Bali won its bid to host the PATA Travel Mart over destinations in China and India. (more…)

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Komodo National Park Indonesia

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Park information:

  • Located between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa Island.
  • Covers an area of between 1,875 and 2,321 square kilometers.
  • Consist of three main Islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar
  • Famous for its pre-historic and Komodo ‘’Dragons’’ – found only in this area of the world.
  • Home to one of the richest marine environments in the world.
  • Excellent coral reefs.
  • Outstanding diving spots.

Facilities

  • Rangers’ house, restaurant and information centers are located on both Komodo and Rinca Island
  • Currently the best way to stay overnight at the park is to rent a local excursion boat and sleep on deck. Anchored just off shore from the park, this will allow an early morning trek in the reserve. (more…)

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Project battles to save Indonesia’s turtles

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Indonesian villagers in the province of Yogyakarta have released 200 baby Olive Ridley turtles in a bid to help save the species.

Under Indonesian law it is forbidden to hunt, capture or eat sea turtles but they have been hunted almost to extinction.

Six months ago an environmental group called the Kutilang Foundation began educating people in coastal regions to help them to save turtles from predators. (more…)

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Eco-friendly Sandals, Hand-crafted Leather Handbags from Indonesia on Display at China Sourcing Fair

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Award-winning Export Service Centre Exhibit at AsiaWorld-Expo Booth 2D18


[ClickPress, Mon Sep 24 2007] New lines of eco-friendly sandals and hand-crafted leather handbags from Indonesia will be on display at the China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories Export Service Centre’s (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) booth 2D18 Oct. 12-15, 2007 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.

The Export Service Centre will also feature a special export package of its newest sterling silver jewelry and other innovative creations at its award-winning booth.

“Buyer interest in our Indonesian-made, hand-crafted products at the April show was outstanding,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of the Bali-based Export Service Centre. “The significant number of new orders we received during and after the show is a great endorsement of Indonesian producers’ design leadership and understanding of international markets. (more…)

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Badminton : Indonesia confirms to get one title in Taiwan Open

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia on Saturday confirmed to get one title at the Taiwan Open as two of its top-seeded singles will meet in an Indonesian all final in the men`s singles.

In the semifinal round of the Gold Grand Prix, Taufik Hidayat booked one ticket for the final after beating Lee Hyun of Korea 21-13, 17-21 and 21-15. (more…)

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Fasting in Indonesia

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Hadi DP Mahmud

JAKARTA, INDONESIA
23-Sep-07

RAMADHAN in Jakarta is a wee bit different than in Brunei. News in the sultanate becomes drag (and dull) as the holy fasting month carries on. Activities and events are played down to a minimum to conserve the energy of those fasting. Only the nation’s foodstalls appear to be truly eventful. Towards the end of the day, the stalls are usually packed with adults and kids who have only one thing foremost on their minds _ food.

Just the same, Muslims in Jakarta typically break their daily fast in a festive atmosphere that is not complete without the special meals they craved all day. But watch the news, and the difference is there to see. (more…)

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Indonesia leads call for scheme to save forests

Friday, September 21st, 2007

A MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR plan to protect forests and lessen global warming is set to be backed by an alliance of nations home to more than 80 per cent of the world’s tropical rainforests.

The grouping of up to 20 countries will be announced during UN talks on climate change in New York on Monday, following a meeting chaired by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (more…)

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Indonesia’s batik finally protected

Friday, September 21st, 2007

JAKARTA: Justice and Human Rights Minister Andi Mattalatta inaugurated Wednesday a copyright on Indonesian batik called “batikmark” — a measure expected to provide a legal identity to Indonesian-made batik.

The launch of the Indonesian batik copyright was held in conjunction with the opening of the Gebyar Batik Nusantara batik exhibition by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta. (more…)

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USA : Fashion designer Rajo Laurel to present at Bali Fashion Week VII

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Philippine-based international fashion designer Rajo Laurel, known for his avant-garde collection, will join BALI FASHION WEEK VII on November 22-24, 2007 at the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel to display some of his premium works in recent years.

Rajo studied at the famed Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and later went to the prestigious Central St. Martin’s in London. At the start of his career he has received Air France’s Young Designer of the Year (1994), Most Promising Designer of the Year (1996) and The Loop’s (Editor’s Choice Award) Favorite Designer (1998). (more…)

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