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Philippines unfazed by Taiwan Spratly missile plan

The Philippines said Sunday it was prepared to defend its claims in the South China Sea, but downplayed a plan by ...

Govt to increase pearl production to seven mln tons annually

Having the potential to produce up to 20 million tons of south sea pearl (SSP) a year, Indonesia intends to increase ...

VP calls for better security against illegal fishing

Vice President Boediono has called on security agencies to step up security in the sea to prevent illegal fishing that ...

VP Boediono calls on regional govts to develop marine tourism

Vice President Boediono has called on regional administrations in Indonesia to develop marine tourism in order ...

Agency facilitates numerous deer breeding centers in NTB

The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has facilitated the setting up of ...

Jambi to set up definitive village on Berhala Island

The Tanjung Jabung Timur district government in Jambi province will soon set up a definitive village on Berhala island ...

Berhala Island officially declared part of Jambi province

After being at the center of a dispute for years between the provinces of Jambi and Riau Islands, Berhala island has ...

Komodo Island promotion activities being intensified

The tourism and culture ministry has decided to withdraw the candidacy of Komodo for inclusion in the New Seven ...

Millions of short text messages needed to support Komodo in N7W

Former Vice President M Jusuf Kalla has called on Indonesian people to send short text messages (SMS) by mobile ...

news focus: rainforest conservation, law enforcement crucial for orangutan`s survival

Indonesia is home to the world`s remaining population of critically endangered orangutans found on Sumatra and ...

Six RI volcanoes on alert status

A total of six volcanoes in Indonesia are on alert status and being closely watched by the Volcanology and ...

West Sumatra needs 600 tsunami early warning sirens

West Sumatra`s Disaster Operations Control Center (Pusdalops-PB) is in need of around 600 tsunami early warning ...

Malaysia deports 304 RI migrant workers

The Malaysian government on Thursday deported 304 problematic Indonesian migrant workers from Pasir Gudang in Johor ...

E-ID card program crucial for general elections 2014

House Speaker Marzuki Alie said the electronic identity (e-ID) card program is crucial for the success of the General ...

Sunda strait bridge's construction to take 10 years

Work to build the Sunda Strait Bridge (JSS) will take 10 years to complete, according to Wiratman Wangsadinata, the ...