Close To 1000 orangutans are killed between 2008 and 2009 in Kalimantan
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Nov 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Potret Orangutan Kalimantan which is a joint study between The Nature Conservancy and Indonesian Primate Researcher Association (Perhappi) in conjunction with 18 local NGO, recorded from April 2008 to September 2009 there was between 750 to 1,800 orangutans killed for various purposes in Kalimantan alone.
The number was obtained through fact findings and interview with local communities primarily in villages or area known...
GAPKI Indonesian Palm Oil Industries Are No Longer Bound By RSPO
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Nov 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The decision of GAPKI (Indonesian palm Oil Business Association) to cancel its membership with RSPO (Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil) was to show its full support to the Indonesian version which is ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil).
Gapki hopes that with this decision the Indonesian palm oil industries can move forward and will have a better image in the eyes of the world.
Gapki Secretary General, Joko Supriyono...
Solar Energy Development in Indonesia
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Nov 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The application of renewable energy in Indonesia has been hurdled by two fundamental problems. Those problems are the lack of information about suitable and feasible technology and the current subsidies by the Government on fossil fuel which ironically meant to help people.
These subsidies have caused the Indonesian business and industries to miss the urgency and the potential offered by renewable energy, especially for...
The Indonesian Deliver Gas To Singapore And Avoid Hefty Penalty
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Oct 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The newly appointed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Jero Wacik, Wednesday (26/10), has signed a decision letter to accelerate the realization of shipping natural gas to Singapore from the Gajah Baru field on West Natuna. According to the gas sales agreement (GSA) the Indonesian will deliver 40 million cubic feet per day of gas
The Muara Tawar gas plant that uses to utilize the gas will be given gas from a ConocoPhillips...
Medco Profit Rose By 12.8 Percent In 2011
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Oct 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment
PT Medco Energi International Tbk recorded a net income or profits to shareholders of USD 20.3 million in the 9 months period of 2011. This is an increase of more than 12.8 percent compared with net income of the same period last year which was amounted to USD 18 million.
According to President Director of PT Medco Energi International Tbk Lukman Mahfoedz in a press release on Monday (31/10/2011), in Jakarta, an increase...
6.6 Percent Economic Growth In Third Quarter
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Oct 03, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Indonesian economy during the third quarter of 2011 is believed to have reached a growth rate of 6.6 percent, Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo said,
Speaking at the Asian Round-table on Corporate Governance here on Monday he said the projection was based on growth in the investment and consumption sectors which had been the biggest contributors to economic growth for some time.
6.6 % economic growth for Indonesia
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Singaporean Citizen Robbed and Killed At His Apartment
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Oct 03, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Singaporean citizen Chellapan Karunanidhi (34 years old) was believed to have been robbed before he was killed. The Jakarta Metro Police questions a number of witness related to the incident. Among those was PT Jurong Engineering Lestari director, Eric Saverius Tandar, Chellapan driver, Hendi Wijaya and one mineral water delivery person which was ordered by the victims shortly before his death.
Metro Jaya Police spokesperson,...
Extended Producer Responsibility For Plastic Packaging
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Sep 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Indonesian Government insists on finishing technical regulation regarding waste management even though the proposed regulation is fiercely opposed by plastic packaging manufacturer.
The technical regulation being prepared by the Government will make packaging manufacturer responsible for their product even when the product has been used by the consumers. The Extended Producer Responsibility was set by Law No 18 year...
200 Thousand Hectares Land in Papua Will Be Opened for Palm Oil Plantation
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Sep 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Five private companies are now eyeing the Papua Province for their new palm oil plantation place. Boven Digoel regency has been selected as the most suitable place. The 5 companies are now in the process of getting permits and licenses for their plantation.
These investments are received with open hand by Boven Digoel Agricultural Department Slamet Wahyudi in Tanah Merah. Slamet hopes that these investments can help improve...
Indonesian HCFC Commitment Is Solid
Posted by Jakarta Updates on Sep 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment held an International Ozone Day on the anniversary on Friday afternoon, at the Center for Science and Technology Demonstration, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, Environment Minister Mohammad Gusti Hatta said the theme of 2011 event is “HCFC Phase-out: A Unique Opportunity “. This theme is set by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
This event was set to...
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