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Indonesia News EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN ANKARA, TURKEY Volume VI December 2007 Indobuildtech Expo 2008 is more than just a 5 days show. You can find everything you want to know about building technology, market opportunities, government regulations and other information required for you to take a next step ahead. WHY SHOULD VISIT Indobuildtech Expo is the Biggest Building Material and Supporting Service Show in Indonesia. Unique mix of product varieties from the biggest suppliers and manufacturers of building materials, construction equipment and supporting services companies. Meet and network with leading players in the construction, building, design and interior industries. Create Business Opportunities. Learn more about Indonesian market before you decide to join in. Expand your knowledge of the latest building technology and found products you have been looking for. Opportunity to meet and conduct a consultation session with experts in construction, building, design and interiors. (the show is supported by IAI - Indonesian Institute of Architect and HDII - Indonesian Society of Interiors Designers) and so much more For further information, please contact : PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti Address: Jln. Tebet Timur Dalam III No.22, Jakarta 12820 Indonesia Ph : (62-21) 8292661, 8292667, 8293677 79 Fax : (62-21) 8293680 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.debindo.com For Overseas Exhibitors Mr. Andri Hermawan Mobile: +62818606974 [email protected] Ms. Prietha Mobile:+6281511886388 [email protected] Mr. Bintang Mia Mobile : +628129491758 Email : [email protected] Indonesia`s Economy Seen Growing 6.4 pct in 2008 Indonesia's economy is expected to grow slightly faster next year after posting its sharpest growth in 11 years this year, helped by lower interest rates, steady exports and higher investment, a Reuters poll showed. Analysts see Indonesia's economy growing 6.4 percent next year, slightly faster than the 6.3 percent forecast for 2007. In a similar poll conducted in September, analysts forecast the economy would grow 6.45 percent next year and 6.1 percent this year. The government expects the economy to grow 6.3% this year and 6.8 % next year. But soaring oil prices have raised concerns that the Indonesian government might have to cut fuel subsidies that would feed through into higher inflation and hold back consumption. The telecommunication and trans-portation sectors are expected to lead growth in the industrial sectors in Indonesia, helped by lower interest rates and strong local demand. The survey also showed that Indonesia's trade surplus is forecast to reach $40 billion this year, but is predicted to fall slightly to $39.4 billion next year from $39.6 billion in 2006. Investment is likely to play catch-up with consumption growth to support growth next year. Non-oil exports of commodities will also remain supportive although there is a threat from high global oil price. Strong global demand for commodities such as gold, tin, nickel, palm oil and rubber have been boosting Indonesian exports. Inflation is expected to stay relatively stable at 6.4 percent this year and 6.4 percent in 2008, despite risks linked to higher energy costs, the poll showed. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia wishes all a very happy New Year 2008, God bless you 1

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Indonesia News EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN ANKARA, TURKEY

Volume VI – December 2007

Indobuildtech Expo 2008 is more than just a 5 days show. You can find everything you want to know about building technology, market opportunities, government regulations and other information required for you to take a next step ahead.

WHY SHOULD VISIT ● Indobuildtech Expo is the Biggest Building Material and

Supporting Service Show in Indonesia. ● Unique mix of product varieties from the biggest suppliers and

manufacturers of building materials, construction equipment and supporting services companies.

● Meet and network with leading players in the construction, building, design and interior industries.

● Create Business Opportunities. ● Learn more about Indonesian market before you decide to join in. ● Expand your knowledge of the latest building technology and

found products you have been looking for. ● Opportunity to meet and conduct a consultation session with

experts in construction, building, design and interiors. (the show is supported by IAI - Indonesian Institute of Architect and HDII - Indonesian Society of Interiors Designers)

● and so much more

For further information, please contact : PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti

Address: Jln. Tebet Timur Dalam III No.22, Jakarta 12820 – Indonesia Ph : (62-21) 8292661, 8292667, 8293677 – 79 Fax : (62-21) 8293680 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.debindo.com

For Overseas Exhibitors Mr. Andri Hermawan Mobile: +62818606974 [email protected] Ms. Prietha Mobile:+6281511886388 [email protected] Mr. Bintang Mia Mobile : +628129491758 Email : [email protected]

Indonesia`s Economy Seen Growing 6.4 pct in 2008

Indonesia's economy is expected to grow slightly faster next year after posting its sharpest growth in 11 years this year, helped by lower interest rates, steady exports and higher investment, a Reuters poll showed. Analysts see Indonesia's economy growing 6.4 percent next year, slightly faster than the 6.3 percent forecast for 2007. In a similar poll conducted in September, analysts forecast the economy would grow 6.45 percent next year and 6.1 percent this year. The government expects the economy to grow 6.3% this year and 6.8 % next year.

But soaring oil prices have raised concerns that the Indonesian government might have to cut fuel subsidies that would feed through into higher inflation and hold back consumption. The telecommunication and trans-portation sectors are expected to lead growth in the industrial sectors in Indonesia, helped by lower interest rates and strong local demand. The survey also showed that Indonesia's trade surplus is forecast to reach $40 billion this year, but is predicted to fall slightly to $39.4 billion next year from $39.6 billion in 2006.

Investment is likely to play catch-up with consumption growth to support growth next year. Non-oil exports of commodities will also remain supportive although there is a threat from high global oil price. Strong global demand for commodities such

as gold, tin, nickel, palm oil and rubber have been boosting Indonesian exports. Inflation is expected to stay relatively stable at 6.4 percent this year and 6.4 percent in 2008, despite risks linked to higher energy costs, the poll showed.

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia wishes all a very happy

New Year 2008, God bless you

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY This is the continued part from the previous volume (November 2007) of Provinces in Indonesia that currently offering potential for shrimp cultivation to investors. North Sulawesi.

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES (REGIONAL INVESTMENT COORDINATING BOARD):

BADAN KOORDINASI PENANAMAN MODAL DAERAH PROPINSI SUMATERA BARAT Address: Jln. Rasuna Said No. 74, Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0751) 51432 Fax: (+62–0751) 51938

BADAN KOORDINASI PENANAMAN MODAL DAERAH PROPINSI SULAWESI BARAT Address: Jln. Ahmad Yani No.1, Mamuju 91511, Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0426) 22680, 22677 Fax: (+62–0426) 22680, 22677

BADAN PROMOSI DAN INVESTASI DAERAH PROPINSI PAPUA Address: Jln. DR. Sam Ratulangi No. 32, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–967) 533600, 531332 Fax: (+62–967) 536943

BADAN INVESTASI DAN PROMOSI PROPINSI SUMATERA UTARA Address: Jln. Imam Bonjol No. 11, Medan 20112, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–061) 4564447 Fax: (+62–061) 4564155 www.bkpmdsumut.go.id

BADAN KOORDINASI PENANAMAN MODAL DAERAH PROPINSI BALI Address: Jln. D.I. Panjaitan no. 5, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0361) 229593 Fax: (+62–0361) 237991

BADAN KOORDINASI PENANAMAN MODAL DAERAH PROPINSI NANGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM Address: Jln. Jend. A. Yani No. 39, Banda Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0651) 22697, 23170 Fax: (+62–0651) 23171

DINAS PERINDUSTRIAN PERDAGANGAN, KOPERASI DAN PENANAMAN MODAL PROPINSI IRIAN JAYA BARAT Address: Jln. Siliwangi No. 1, Manokwari, Irian Jaya Barat, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0986) 212537 Fax. (+62–0986) 212537

BADAN KOORDINASI PENANAMAN MODAL DAERAH PROPINSI MALUKU Address: Jln. Pengeringan Pantai, Waihaong, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0911) 42151 Fax. (+62–0911) 54413

BADAN PENANAMAN MODAL DAN PROMOSI DAERAH (BAPEMPRODA) PROPINSI JAMBI Jln. RM. Noor Atmadibrata No. 1A, Jambi. Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0741) 60450, 60400, 669352 Fax: (+62–0741) 60150, 63420 Email: [email protected]

BADAN PENANAMAN MODAL PROPINSI JAWA TENGAH Address: Jln. MGR Soegiopranoto No. 1, Semarang 50141 Phone: (+62–024) 3547091, 3541487 Fax: (+62–24) 3549560

BADAN PENANAMAN MODAL DAN KERJASAMA REGIONAL PROPINSI SULAWESI UTARA Address: Jln. 17 Agustus No. 69, Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia. Phone: (+62–0431) 865559 ext. 176,179, 172 Fax: (+62–0431) 855950

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COMPANY EXPOSITION: PT INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR Tbk

Indofood, one of Indonesia’s largest processed

food companies with an extensive distribution

network across the country, has been listed on

the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges

since 1994. With four Strategic Business

Groups, operations are streamlined under

Consumer Branded Products, Bogasari, Edible

Oils & Fats, and Distribution. Consumer Branded

Products group includes various divisions:

Noodles, Food Seasonings, Snack Foods,

Nutrition & Special Foods, and Packaging. Edible

Oils & Fats group is divided into three divisions,

namely Plantations, Cooking Oils & Fats and

Commodities divisions.

In the journey over the years, Indofood has developed into

a mega brand, with strong brand equity and significant

market share. It has consistently delivered quality

products, earning customers’ trust and confidence, which

has established Indofood as market leader in the domestic

market for its flagship products: instant noodles, cooking

oils, margarine and shortenings.

The Company produces a wide range of instant noodle

products with prices which cover the low-end, mid-range

and high-end retail market segments in Indonesia. The

Company owns the three major instant noodle brand

names in Indonesia, Indomie, Sarimi and Supermi, which

are leading household names and have been in existence

for many years.

In addition, the Company has various lines of value-added

products, such as instant noodles in cups and air-dried

noodles, and has developed new products, such as

miniature cup noodles and instant noodles available in

smaller packages.

While the Company sells most of its instant noodles

domestically, a small percentage of instant noodles is

exported to nearly 30 countries, including Saudi Arabia,

Brunei, Nigeria, Australia, Hong Kong, the United State and

certain European countries.

Instant noodles consist primarily of three ingredients :

flour, seasonings and cooking oil. The production of

noodles involves five processing stages : preparation of the

dough, slitting, steaming, cutting and frying. Seasonings consist of sauce sachets, containing a

variety of flavors, which are added at the packaging and sealing stage. Final packages are boxed in cartons for dispatch. The production process includes quality control procedures at each major production step, including mixing, dough

preparation and packing and sealing. The Company produces noodle seasonings and packaging internally.

PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. Address: Ariobimo Central Building, 12th Floor, Jln. HR Rasuna Said X-2 Kav. 5, Jakarta 12950,

INDONESIA Phone: (62-21) 5228822 Fax: (62-21) 5226014

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

www.indofood.co.id

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categorized as TSR (Technical Specification Rubber). In Indonesia, the product is named SIR (Standard Indonesian Rubber).

RUBBER: THE EVER INCREASING DEMAND COMMODITY

Rubber is frequently called elastomer because the characteristic is elastic. In the global trade, there are two kinds of rubber: natural rubber and synthetic one. Natural rubber is obtained by sapping latex (resin of rubber tree). Synthetic rubber is generally produced through monomer polymerization, resulting from petroleum extract. Popular kinds of natural rubber are crumb rubber, thick latex, RSS (Rubber Smoked Sheet) and Crepe. Crumb rubber is

Rubber constitutes a vital necessity for daily human life because it is related to mobility of people and goods needing aricles of rubber, such as tire, conveyor belt, transmission belt, dock fender, shoe, etc. Rubber wood also has a promising selling-value. In addition, unendless innovation is continuously developed to drive up the value of rubber for export and import. Rubber originates from two distinct sources. Natural rubber comes from tropical plants. Major producing countries are Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Both small and large rubber plantations supply the liquid latex. Many of the large tire companies have vast holdings in South East Asia, but small producers still play an important role. Synthetic rubber is manufactured in various plants around the globe to different specifications, although generally attempting to emulate the physical properties of the natural kind. The division between the two categories is about 40 percent for natural and 60 percent for synthetic on a global basis. This split might change in the coming years as people are becoming more aware of natural products. Demand for natural rubber is assured, because it is considered superior to synthetic rubber. As a result of its premium quality, natural rubber is the preferred choice when making surgical gloves and drapes, nipples on baby bottles, contraceptives, shoe soles, rubber bands, and even carpet backing. Natural rubber is used in radial tires and in blends with various synthetic elastomers, where its use improves weathering qualities. The demand for synthetic rubber is stimulated by strong growth for nontire products, rising motor vehicle production, and stable pricing. Because rubber is used widely in both tires and nontire applications, its future is tied to the global economy. The consumption of rubber worldwide during the period 1993-2003 will be in line with the increase of world gross domestic product; both are slated to rise between 3.5 percent and 4.0 percent annually. The growth rate for rubber should outpace those for motor vehicle production and motor vehicle registration in the next ten years. Nontire applications account for the majority of rubber usage at 52 to 54 percent of the total, with little change expected. Nontire rubber demand is expected to outpace world economic growth during the forecast period due to rising industrialization levels in developing regions. There are and will be numerous applications in the following sectors: automotive (belts, hoses, gaskets, moldings); industrial (adhesives, padding, belting, vibration dampening, wire sheathing); consumer (toys, door moldings); and construction (roofing, sealants, moldings.)

STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF WORLD RUBBER SITUATION

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2

NATURAL RUBBER PRODUCTION

Latin America 200 54 57 44 48 203 57 61

Africa 411 105 106 108 102 421 112 110

Asia 8377 2312 2059 2443 2501 9316 2313 2005

TOTAL 8882 2433 2211 2564 2602 9676 2371 2097

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2

NATURAL RUBBER CONSUMPTION

North America 1316 328 302 261 257 1148 290 298

Latin America 538 129 135 127 128 520 131 135

European Union 1318 313 314 326 327 1280 371 357

Other Europe 227 36 41 43 57 177 48 46

Africa 120 30 31 31 26 118 32 34

Asia / Oceania 5563 1429 1461 1598 1473 5962 1491 1526

TOTAL 9082 2266 2288 2390 2270 9224 2364 2396

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Rubber: The Ever Increasing Demand Commodity (continued …) WORLD SUPPLY–DEMAND SURPLUS / DEFICIT –200 167 –77 174 332 452 7 –299

WORLD STOCKS 1585 1752 1675 1849 2037 2037 2044 1745

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2

SYNTHETIC RUBBER PRODUCTION

North America 2430 660 620 620 600 2500 645 620

Latin America 653 163 165 168 169 665 161 167

European Union 2696 679 682 665 684 2709 648 675

Other Europe 1233 325 317 285 374 1301 344 333

Africa 78 12 18 19 18 67 13 19

Asia / Oceania 5019 1301 1343 1333 1319 5295 1406 1476

TOTAL 12155 3141 3145 3088 3163 12538 3217 3290

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2

SYNTHETIC RUBBER CONSUMPTION

North America 2228 590 508 477 456 2032 472 463

Latin America 766 210 200 196 199 805 197 208

European Union 2518 615 635 621 637 2508 686 667

Other Europe 932 201 225 192 295 913 211 297

Africa 104 20 26 27 28 101 23 28

Asia / Oceania 5242 1363 1476 1481 1410 5730 1486 1610

TOTAL 11895 3056 3089 3032 3073 12222 3114 3331

WORLD SUPPLY–DEMAND SURPLUS / DEFICIT 260 85 56 56 90 316 103 –41

WORLD STOCKS 3549 3634 3690 3746 3836 3836 3939 3898

RUBBER PRICE AND RELATED INDICATORS

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3

NATURAL RUBBER PRICES

Europe, TSR20 €/tonne 1197 1666 1812 1746 1361 1646 1612 1614 1559

SICOM, RSS3, S$/tonne 2500 3283 3886 3472 2733 3344 3400 3560 3249

New York, TSR20, US$/tonne 1535 2036 2291 2254 1869 2113 2205 2314 2235

2005 2006 2007

Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3

SYNTHETIC RUBBER PRICES

USA SBR Export Values US$/tonne 1607 1648 1649 1703 1838 1710 1969 1873 2256

Japan SBR Export Value 000’Yen/tonne 182 197 199 207 217 205 216 221 228

France, SBR Export Value, €/tonne 1284 1330 1360 1391 1447 1382 1464 1486

Source: International Rubber Study Group – www.rubberstudy.com

A forecast by IRSG reported that the world rubber consumption will reach 31.8 million tonnes by 2020 – representing an increase of around 10 million tonnes compared to 2006.

RUBBER INVESTMENT PROSPECTS IN INDONESIA

Prospects for natural rubber will be brighter, boosted by rising awareness of environmental conservation, trend to use green tires mostly made of natural rubber, growth of polymer industries using rubber as well as depleting oil reserves, which drives up the price of petroleum as raw material of synthetic rubber. In 2009, the world’s demand for rubber is predicted to reach 10.06 million tons with the largest consumers being Asia Pacific, absorbing 60.3% of the total supply. IRSG predicts that natural rubber would face a shortage of supply. It’s attributable to not only to rising demand but also change in status of two of the three main producer countries, namely Malaysia and Thailand into Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs). Meanwhile, Indonesia’s rubber output is estimated to grow at 3% per annum, compared to 1% in Thailand and 2% in Malaysia. The production is expected to reach 3.5 million tons in 2020 and 5.1 million tons in 2035. The prediction would only materialize if rubber is renewed and replanted in a large scale.

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Gabungan Perusahaan Karet Indonesia (Gapkindo) or the Rubber Association of Indonesia is an association of Indonesian enterprises dealing in rubber.

Rubber: The Ever Increasing Demand Commodity (continued …) Financial Analysis of Rubber Plantation Business The rising price accompanied by bright prospects becomes a good momentum for investment. According to Chairil Anwar, Director of the Indonesian Rubber Study Center, Indonesia’s production was less than 2 million tons before 2004. This production remains lower than the output of Thailand, which produces 3 million tons whereas the size of rubber plantation area in the country is only 2 million hectares. Meanwhile, Indonesia having rubber plantation area as wide as 3 million hectares yields only 2 million tons. It means Thailand is better in productivity. But Thailand has been optimal, while Indonesia’s productivity remains low. Therefore, rubber is indeed a promising investment potential in Indonesia. Rubber plantation is medium-term investment because rubber tree only could be sapped after reaching five or six years old. According to Chairil Anwar, components of cost needed for a rubber plantation as wide as one hectare include land land plot certification, amounting to Rp.400,000, land clearing and planting (Rp.7,449,888), maintenance of TBM as from the first year to the fifth year (Rp.12,664,125) so that the total cost is Rp.20,514,013. Meanwhile, the maintenance cost of TM is counted on the basis of the age of rubber tree. The maintenance cost is Rp.4,347,400 in the case of the rubber plant are ranging from 6 to 15 years, Rp.3,774,500 in the age of 16 – 25 years, Rp.3,349,750 in the age of 26 – 28 years and Rp.2,305,750 in the age of 29 – 30 years. Financial analysis of rubber plantation shows that the business remains feasible if the interest rate ranges from 14% to 18%, given that rubber plantation business has the following financial analysis variations : ■ At interest rate of 18%, IRR = 31,5% during the growing period of rubber (30 years), NPV is amounting to Rp.19.2

million and B/C ratio is 1.17. ■ At interest rate of 14%, IRR = 31,5% during the growing period of rubber (30 years), NPV is amounting to Rp.35.8

million and B/C ratio is 1.20. ■ Latex timber resulting from renewal at the age of the 25th will be 300 m2/hectare. Area of Rubber Plantation in Indonesia (2001 – 2006, in thousand hectares)

PRODUCERS 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Smallholders 2,837 2,825 2,772 2,748 2,796 2,769

Government Estate 222 221 242 239 238 238

Private Estate 284 272 276 275 275 275

Total Area 3,343 3,318 3,290 3,262 3,309 3,309

Rubber Production in Indonesia (2001 – 2006, in thousand tons)

PRODUCERS 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Smallholders 1,209 1,227 1,396 1,662 1,839 2,115

Government Estate 182 186 192 196 210 250

Private Estate 216 217 204 208 222 272

Total Production 1,607 1,630 1,792 2,066 2,271 2,637

Rubber Association of Indonesia (GAPKINDO) Members of Gapkindo comprise of rubber plantations (state-owned, private-national as well as foreign-capital), processors, exporters, traders (brokers, dealers) and buyer representative. As of June 2007 total membership counts to 147 companies. Gapkindo was founded in Jakarta on May 25, 1971 during the peak of movement to establish production of technically specified rubber in Indonesia, which is presently well-known as Standard Indonesian Rubber (SIR). Members of the association deal with the following types of export rubber: ■ Technically Specified Rubber : SIR 3CV, 3L, 3WF, SIR 5, SIR 10 and SIR 20, SIR 10CV and SIR 20CV ■ Visually Graded Rubber : RSS 1, 2, 3, 4, Pale Crepes and Brown Crepes Latex Concentrate and Specialty Rubber

Contact GAPKINDO: http://gapkindo.or.id

Example of Financial Analysis of Rubber Plantation (one hectare) Scenario (interest rate = 18%) NPV (million Rupiahs) IRR (%) B/C ratio Rubber selling price rises by 20% 26.6 34.5 1.30 Prevailing price (early 2006) 19.2 31.5 1.17 Selling price decreases by 10% 11.7 27.4 1.05 Scenario (interest rate = 14%) NPV (million Rupiahs) IRR (%) B/C ratio Rubber selling price rises by 20% 47.6 34.5 1.33 Prevailing price (early 2006) 35.8 31.5 1.20 Selling price decreases by 10% 24.0 27.4 1.07

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Indonesian Rubber Producers Below are state-owned companies which operate in plantation industry whereas some of their businesses are dry rubber and downstream rubber products.

Address : Jln. Sei Batanghari No. 2, Medan 20122,

Sumatera Utara, Indonesia Telephone (+62-61) 8452244, 8453100

Fax. (+62-61) 8455177, 8454728 Web: http://www.ptpn3.com

Address: Jln. Urip Sumoharjo Km. 4,

Kotak Pos 1006, Makassar 90232, Indonesia. Telephone: (+62-411) 444810, 444830

Fax: (+62-411) 444840, 449886 Web: http://members.bumn-ri.com/ptpnxiv

Address: Jln. Sultan Abdurrahman 11, Pontianak,

Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. Telephone: (+62-561) 749367 - 9

Fax: (+62-561) 766026 Web: http://www.ptpn13.com

PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII (Persero) Address: Jln. Rajawali 44, Kotak Pos 1176, Surabaya 60011, Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Telephone: (+62-31) 3524893 Web: http://www.ptpn12.com

PT. Perkebunan Nusantara VIII Address: Jln. Sindangsirna No. 4, Bandung 40153, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.

Telephone: (+62-22) 2038966 – 69 Fax: (+62-22) 2031455

Web: http://www/pn8.co.id

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Top 10 Bali Green Choices Bali Barat National Park Almost the whole of Bali's western tip, an area of over 750 square kilometers, has been baptized as a conservation area. The park boasts open savannahs, rainforests, mangrove swamps, coral reefs and a deer island off the north coast. The park is a sanctuary for a wide range of animals, especially for the endangered bird, the Bali Starling. Although most of the park is not accessible to the public, there are a number of trails open to the sightseer. 'Pulau Manjangan', home to the rare Java Deer, can also be visited and offers great diving and snorkeling. Get your ticket at the National Park Headquarters in Cekik, about three kilometers south of Gilimanuk.

Bali Bird Park (Taman Burung) Taman Burung houses more than a thousand birds from all over Indonesia. One of the park's objectives is to try and breed endangered species; the Bali Mynah for example. If ornithology doesn't interest you much, you will be impressed by the two hectares of tropical gardens.

Bali Butterfly Park Indonesia's only Butterfly Park helps study, breed and preserve many kinds of butterflies from all over the Indonesian archipelago. Housing a myriad of delightful species including some very rare ones, this is arguably Southeast Asia's largest butterfly park.

Elephant Safari Park in Taro Nowhere else in Bali can you awaken to awe-inspiring views of Sumatran elephants starting their day, from your very own balcony. All of the twenty-seven magnificent creatures were rescued from deforestation in Central and Southern Sumatra to live in this internationally acclaimed sanctuary where the meaning of "Respect for the animals is the most important thing" is sincere and obvious.

Taman Buaya & Reptil (Reptile & Crocodile Park) This park houses not only four of the famous Komodo Dragons but also a large collection of crocodiles, lizards and snakes within lovely tropical gardens. 'Feeding time', snakes, a magic show and even crocodile wrestling add to an unforgettable experience.

Blahmantung Waterfall Dropping from a hundred meters, this waterfall is no less than spectacular, especially during the rainy season. Be prepared for a bit of a trek up a steep, and at times rough.

Ubud Monkey Forest This forest is smaller than the one in Sangeh but the monkeys are just as wild. Therefore, take care of your belongings.

Sangeh Monkey Forest This forest of approximately six hectares, is filled with vast nutmeg trees that can grow up to forty meters in height. The main attractions here are the hordes of Balinese monkeys that inhabit both the trees and the temple on site.

Gitgit Waterfall Gitgit is an impressive 40 meter waterfall that gushes into a deep pool. Swimming there is wonderfully refreshing.

Kebun Raya Eka Karya Established in 1959, these botanical gardens cover over 120 hectares on the slopes of 'Gunung Pohon' (Tree Mountain). The gardens contain a huge collection of trees, nearly 500 varieties of orchids and a rich bird population.

INDONESIA NEWS IS COMPILED, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN ANKARA, TURKEY

Abdullah Cevdet Sokak No. 10 (P.O.BOX 42) Cankaya 06680, Ankara, Turkey Phone (90-312) 438-2190 Fax (90-312) 438-2193 www.indoank.org

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