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2017 State Budget Drafted after Considering Risks: Minister Sri Mulyani
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - The Indonesian government has drafted the 2017 state budget after taking into account various risks and emphasizing prudential principles to address domestic and global…
President Calls for Serious Effort to Attract 10 Million Chinese Tourists
Makassar, S Sulawesi (cidiss.co) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has called for a serious effort to attract at least 10 million Chinese tourists to visit Indonesia per year.
"Some 150…
Nahdlatul Ulama: Friday Prayer in Public Roads not Valid
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - General Chairman of the countrys largest non political Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Said Aqil Siradj said Friday prayers in public roads are not valid…
Plan to Reinstate Novanto as House Speaker Triggers Controversy
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - Indonesias political situation has been very dynamic and interesting following a plan to reinstate Setya Novanto as House Speaker, a position he had given up in…
Indonesian Govt Appoints Pertamina, AKR to Distribute Fuels at Single Price
Jakart (cidiss.co) - The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Board (BPH Migas) has assigned the state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, and logistics and supply chain company PT AKR Corporindo…
Public feared to protest Friday prayers in Jakarta`s main road
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - An intelligence analyst from the University of Indonesia has expressed fear that the public would rise to oppose the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) if it forced itself…
Indonesia Must be Firm on Rohingya Issue: Legislator
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - A legislator has called on the Indonesian government to be firm and take official stance on the violations against the ethnic Rohingya in Myanmar.
"As Myanmars…
Indonesia Sets Eyes on Russian, European CPO Markets
Jakarta (cidiss.co) - The Indonesian Oil Palm Business Association (Gapki) has said the countrys crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives can penetrate non-traditional markets such as Russia…
Magnitude 7.3 Quake Jolts Northeastern Japan, 1st Tsunami Wave Observed
Tokyo (cidiss.co) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck northeastern Japans Fukushima on Tuesday, the weather agency said.
The 5:59 a.m. quake registered lower 5 on the…
Jakarta Police Issues Notice on Planned Rallies
Jakarta(cidiss.co) - Jakarta Regional Police Chief Inspector General M Iriawan has issued a notice regarding rallies planned to be held on November 25 and December 2, 2016.
Based on his…