RI soldiers find evidence of illegal logging by Malaysians

"The evidence found by members of an army unit guarding the land border with Malaysia from the Siding Post consisted of a bulldozer bearing the Caterpillar brand and 83 logs each 12 meters long and 50 cm in diameter as well as bulldozer tracks crossing the border, chief...

New air force base being built in Tarakan

Tarakan, East Kalimantan (ANTARA News) - A type-C military airbase, being constructed by the Indonesian Air Force in the East Kalimantan city of Tarakan, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2009."The airbase is expected to be operational by the end of 2009," Air...

Navy preparing 20 warships for joint exercise in Sengata

"A spokesman for the Balikpapan Naval Base, Major Arif, said here on Tuesday the presence of the warships from the Eastern Fleet was only aimed at supporting the operation of the naval exercise which would take place from December 14 to 16, 2007. In addition, the navy will...

Australian man hangs himself in Balikpapan

"He said there were no bruises or injuries on the Australian`s body."The only injury on the victim`s body was the mark around his neck from the rope that he had used to hang himself. When he was found, his tongue stuck out and there was sperm that had come out from his...

Canadian business delegation to visit E. Kalimantan

""Canadian companies today are active in many different sectors in Indonesia and they are interested in opportunities in East Kalimantan province, which is one of Indonesia`s economic power houses," Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia John Holmes said in a press statement on...

Indonesia Total unit plans $1.5 bln investment

"Indonesia, Asia Pacific's only OPEC member, has stepped up efforts to lure more foreign investment into the energy sector in a bid to increase the country's dwindling output. "We will develop existing, as well as, new production, fields," Ananda Idris, Total's spokesman, was...