REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Friday the government is paying attention to manufacturing, fertilizer, petrochemical, steel, shipbuilding, sugar, small and medium industries in the development of the industrial sectors. “The manufacturing industry will create more jobs, the steel industry will contribute to the implementation of MP3EI (master plan for the acceleration
Read moreThe government has opened Cikarang Dry Port in Karawang, West Java, as a new import entry gateway for a number of products to ease the burden on Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta, the country’s biggest port by volume. Food and beverages, traditional medicine and health supplements, cosmetics and home medical supplies, apparel, footwear, electronics
Read moreJAKARTA – The government planned to ease voyage permit in Indonesian vessels for foreign yachts. This policy will be implemented in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 79/2011 about Foreign Yacht Visit in Indonesia. Maritime Coordinating Minister, Indroyono Soesilo, said this policy aims to attract around 1,500 yachts per year crossing Indonesia’s border to enter Indonesian waters.
Read moreThe government focuses on prioritizing maritime sector for state budget source. It draws supports from various elements. Even though this sector has not been worked on for long time, the government’s efforts to restore maritime glory are not late. “Currently, this is Indonesia’s momentum to empower all maritime potentials for people’s welfare. We must support
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