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Environment 7 years ago

New Rafflesia habitat found in Bengkulu

The Bengkulu-Lampung chapter of the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has found a new habitat of rare flower Rafflesia at the Bukit Kaba Natural Tourism Park, Rejanglebong regency, Bengkulu.

Business 8 years ago

Antam to boost capex by 133 percent, support downstream expansion

State-owned diversified miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) is seeking to increase its capital expenditure (capex) by 133 percent annually to Rp 3.23 trillion (US$235.15 million) this year in a bid to support the construction of its processing facilities.

Business 8 years ago

Energi Mega Persada to enter petrochemical business

Publicly-listed oil and gas firm PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) is seeking to diversify its business by developing two purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plants worth US$600 million this year.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Plants in workspace can reduce stress level, sick days

Researchers have found that having plants in your workspace could reduce stress levels and sick days.

National 8 years ago

Ecopark vital conservation area for Bogor residents

The Ecology Park (Ecopark) in Cibinong, Bogor regency, West Java, plays a key ecological function as the conservation area is home to a collection of thousands of rare plants from the seven biggest islands in Indonesia.

Environment 8 years ago

UK survey finds 28,000 plant species for medical use

More than 28,000 species of plants around the world have a medical use but poor documentation means people are not making the most of the health benefits, according to a survey released on Thursday.

Business 9 years ago

Mercedes-Benz begins local assembly of CKD E-Class

Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MDI), the local distribution arm of German car manufacturer Daimler AG, launched on Tuesday the fifth generation of its mid-size luxury sedan E-Class.

Entertainment 9 years ago

Rare plant named after rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix

California researchers have named a newly discovered rare plant after Jimi Hendrix.

Business 9 years ago

Villages may soon see the light

The government will soon issue a new rule to electrify 2,500 remote villages with the help of the private sector that may need billions of dollars for the cause.