1,600 INDONESIAN TOURISTS EXPECTED TO VISIT TERENGGANU THIS YEAR

1,600 INDONESIAN TOURISTS EXPECTED TO VISIT TERENGGANU THIS YEAR

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Jan. 11 (Bernama) — Several Malaysian and Indonesian tourism industry players aim to bring in at least 1,600 tourists from Indonesia to Terengganu this year by introducing affordable vacation packages. KRDC Travel Sdn Bhd, Kembara Resort, and two Indonesian travel agencies – Habibi Tours and Travel4All – will collaborate in … Read more

25 of the most captivating hotels in Indonesia

For most visitors of Indonesia, their first encounter with this country — a geological jigsaw of 17,500 islands extending more than 3,000 miles that stretches from Malaysia to Australia — comes via Bali. The teardrop-shaped island, known for its deep-rooted spirituality, fantastical Hindu temples, luxe hotels, louche beach clubs and lively surf scene, remains Indonesia’s … Read more

Indonesia’s PalmCo delays IPO, plans biodiesel plant investment

JAKARTA :Indonesia has delayed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of palm oil producer PalmCo, an official from its parent, state agricultural group Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) III, said on Wednesday. Indonesia’s ministry for state-owned enterprises, which oversees the company, said in July last year that PalmCo would launch an IPO, which would be used … Read more

Anti-Rohingya protesters storm Indonesia refugee shelter demanding deportation

A large crowd of Indonesian students stormed a convention center housing hundreds of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in the city of Banda Aceh on Wednesday, demanding they be deported, Reuters footage showed. A city police spokesperson in Banda Aceh did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Footage showed the students, many wearing green jackets, run … Read more

Indonesia Makes Visiting More Attractive For Indian Travellers

Indonesia is offering travellers a five-year multiple-entry visa in a bid to increase tourist arrivals In many ways, it’s a wonderful time to be a traveller, and especially to be an Indian traveller who wants to explore the world closer around our country. Many nations around India are offering desi travellers incentives in terms of … Read more

KSGAAL to Hold Arabic Language Month in Indonesia

For decades, Tele Liban has been a mainstay of Lebanese living rooms. Now the country is seeking UNESCO recognition for the archives of its pioneering Arab broadcaster. Lebanon’s Information Minister Ziad Makary told AFP that Beirut would apply to have the full archives of Tele Liban added to the UN cultural body’s Memory of the … Read more

Miss Universe organization cuts ties with Indonesian organizer amid sexual harassment claims – NBC Los Angeles

The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment. The New York-based organization said in a statement late Saturday it had decided to sever ties with PT Capella Swastika Karya, and its National … Read more