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US explores cooperation with W. Sumatra

United States Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake visited West Sumatra on Thursday to explore a number of cooperation ...

Deputy minister checks readiness of airport train project in Padang

Deputy Minister of Transportation Bambang Susantono evaluated the progress of the Railbus project, which will connect ...

Indonesia must achieve food self-sufficiency: President

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he hoped Indonesia would achieve self-sufficiency in the production of food in ...

Over 140 cyclists start competing in Tour de Singkarak

At least 142 cyclists started competing in Tour de Singkarak (TdS) international bicycles race from Jam Gadang (Clock ...

Clean Up Indonesia Movement in Padang

Environmental Affairs Minister Balthasar Kambuaya launched a provincial-level Clean Up Indonesia Movement here on ...

Restriction on subsidized diesel oil use takes its toll

Diesel oil has become scarce in several parts of the country over the past few weeks, with public transportation ...

LKAAM proposes strengthening, preservation of Minangkabau culture

An effort to strengthen and preserve the Minangkabau culture is conducted based on a proposal from the Custom ...

Minangkabau cultural value strengthened for people`s interests

West Sumatra governor Irwan Prayitno said the strengthening and preservation of the Minangkabau cultural values, to be ...

W Sumatra legislative body to get 10 extra seats in 2014

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has approved a proposal for 10 extra seats in the West Sumatra Provincial ...

W Sumatra tourism focuses on natural, cultural sites

With its diverse natural and cultural beauty, West Sumatra is now focusing on promoting its natural and cultural ...

Increase predicted in West Sumatra`s corn production this year

Corn production of West Sumatra is predicted to rise to 481,025 tons this year from 471,850 tons last year. ...

120 participants join Minang Derby 2012 horse race

A total of 120 horse-race participants took part in the Minang Derby 2012 horse race with a total prize of 450 million ...

West Sumatra govt to realize toll road construction soon

Chief Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa said that West Sumatra`s regional government would realize the construction of a ...

Home-bound Idul Fitri travelers carried by warships

In addition to buses, airplanes, trains and private cars, home-bound Idul Fitri travelers also use warships to ...

West Sumatra hotel, restaurant taxes contribute Rp19 billion

Hotel and restaurant taxes collected in West Sumatra in 2010 amounted to Rp19 billion, said Yanti Sukamdani, chief of ...