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WELCOME REMARKS FROM THE AMBASSADOR OF INDONESIA WONDERFUL INDONESIA: THE BEAUTY AND POTENTIAL OF AN ARCHIPELAGIC STATE ture sectors. The beauty and strength of the maritime sector, is that it is related to the nature, culture and the gastronomy of Indonesia - many aspects of the country that foreigners, especially Danish people are able to explore either by doing business, tourism or by participating in educational-culture programmes.

People-to-people contact, including business-to-business, and university-to-university is important in maintaining the good relations between Indonesia and Denmark as well as with other countries.

In the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Indonesia and Denmark act together to mobilise the international community in order to create a better environment for business and common people to live in a greener world.

Both countries agree that the culture of the maritime sector has to be dedicated to achieving prosperity for the people.

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aving more than 17500 islands located in an equatorial region, Indonesia is known as an ARCHIPELAGIC and MARITIME STATE. Indonesia has more than 250 million people with multi-ethnic groups, every island has unique potentials in developing their nature and economy as well as culture and tourism. Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, and unites all Indonesians in daily life.

Under President Joko Widodo, we will develop and improve all potentials in all sectors of the Indonesian economy especially in the infrastructure, maritime, energy and agricul-

Indonesia, under the current government, and its more efficient and positive policies for business, is considered the best trade and investment destination in the region. By its strategic position in ASEAN, Indonesia is a regional gateway with a large number of people and a potential market which is supported by an array of natural resources.

As an emerging country, Indonesia is ready to play a big role in the business world by increasing supply of high quality products and also competitiveness in all business sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, furniture, textile, food and beverage, infrastructure, energy, maritime, and creative economy.

The Embassy of Indonesia in cooperation with Asia House and The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) will organise the “Indonesian

Business Seminar” on 29 April 2015. Mr. Rahmat Gobel, the Indonesian Minister of Trade leads a business delegation coming from the sectors that we believe are most relevant to Danish business.

This year, many International events have and will be held in Indonesia, such as the International Trade and Investment Summit (AITIS), 13-15 May 2015 at JI Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta; International Furniture Expo (IFEX), 12-15 March, and the International Furniture and Craft Fair Indonesia (IFFINA), 14-17 March. The biggest international expo is the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) from 21-25 October 2015. At all of these international exhibitions in Indonesia, you will find out the pleasure of doing business in Indonesia.

While in the education field, Indonesia offers the Darmasiswa Scholarship to Danish students wishing to study in Indonesia. This scholarship programme offers both six months and maximum 12 months programmes for studying Indonesian language, culture and other wide-ranging subjects in various Indonesian universities. I really hope that more Danish students will join Darmasiswa in the coming years.

Finally, this supplement on Indonesia, has the spirit to give you valuable information about the country and people of Indonesia as well as on Indonesia’s potentials in trade, tourism, investment, culture and education. We hope that this supplement will serve you well in intriguing your interest and guiding you to know about doing business and travelling to Indonesia.

Prof. DR. Bomer Pasaribu

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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS I am pleased to convey to the people of Denmark the greetings and good wishes of the Indonesian people. This year, as our two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the launching of our diplomatic relations, it is my hope that our friendship and cooperation will further strengthen and bring more benefits to our peoples.

Denmark and Indonesia may be far apart geographically but we are brought close together by shared principles and ideals, and by our common aspirations, as well as similar concerns as maritime nations. Our two countries have worked closely together on the issue of human rights and on maritime and environmental issues.

Strong advocates of disarmament, both countries are actively working for peace in the United Nations and in various multilateral forums. Both have a long tradition of contributing troops and personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. Indonesia intends to increase its personnel contributions to UN peacekeeping missions to 4000 by 2019.

Denmark’s Environment Support Programme for Indonesia, which has been ongoing since 2009, shows Denmark’s commitment to sharing its experience and expertise to help create a green environment and a more sustainable world. Indonesia keenly welcomes the intention of Danish companies to invest in the

country’s green technology-based infrastructure development projects. Danish expertise in ports development could play an important role in Indonesia’s endeavors to build up its maritime infrastructures on its way to becoming the world’s maritime fulcrum.

In the trade sector, by 2013 total trade between our two countries had been growing at an average of 14.74 percent. During that same year, our total trade value reached USD423.81 million, a sum that economic authorities of both countries have projected to double by 2018.

range of tourist attractions. I am hopeful that our tourist exchanges will improve as we strengthen our joint efforts at enhancing people-to-people contact.

I do invite you all to visit Indonesia and delight in the hospitality for which we are famous.

And I look forward to many years of growth in our friendship and cooperation.

Retno L.P. Marsudi Minister for Foreign Affairs

The most significant growth in our bilateral relations, however, is likely to be in terms of people-to-people contacts. I expect to see more frequent exchanges of visits between our high officials, parliamentarians, business leaders and academicians, leading to greater mutual understanding between our peoples.

Exchanges of youth delegations would be particularly valuable, as the youth are the future leaders of both countries. Since both Denmark and Indonesia are world powers in badminton, we also have opportunities for athletic diplomacy.

Cooperation in tourism, of course, has to be intensified. Some 22000 Danish visitors come to Indonesia every year, a small number compared to the total of seven million from all over the world who arrive to enjoy our wide

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Weibel Scientific CEO, Peder R. Pedersen and Indonesian Air Chief Marshal, Agus Supriatna, shake hands on a promising business future.

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The company delivers radars to more than 45 countries across the globe, and recently, Indonesia has grown to become a very promising market. New agreements between the Indonesian Government and Weibel include the indispensable aid of Weibel Doppler radars in air surveillance of the nation’s 17 508 islands.

Island air surveillance is just one of many new Weibel projects in Indonesia, and the collaboration between the Danish and Indonesian business partners has proven extremely proficient and promising for both parties.

“Fast decision-making is part of the Weibel DNA. We take pride in diminishing administration and bureaucracy focusing on the needs of our clients instead of focusing on our own needs,” says CEO Peder R. Pedersen.

“The Weibel way of working has turned out to be a great match with the Indonesian way of doing business. Indonesian culture is much more of a gentlemen’s agreement culture than the judicial business culture we have developed and grown accustomed to in Europe,” Pedersen says.

In Indonesia, business relationships are often more deep-seated and personal. For the same reason, Weibel’s top management has accompanied their engineers to the country many times to make sure everything is just right.

we are seeking out technological solutions for our clients nothing is impossible until it has been proven otherwise – and even then, we will try again. This approach propels the development of our radars forward,” says Pedersen.

While most companies tend to outsource production processes, the opposite is the case in Weibel. Although Weibel exports all products abroad, the radar company has insourced all core processes, from development to manufacturing, to Alleroed.

Weibel has one of the largest and most modern metal-processing facilities in the Nordics, and these advanced manufacturing facilities grant Weibel control over the entire production process. This allows the company to continuously deliver the best radar surveil-

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DOING BUSINESS IN INDONESIA ture sectors.

Ambitious and fast rising, this is how a Standard Chartered report has described the economic situation in Indonesia. The country is economically strong, politically stable and reform minded, and is seen as an emerging global powerhouse in Asia, and one that is worth monitoring especially when it comes to the maritime and infrastructure sectors.

THE CHALLENGES - OVERCOME Indonesia, like many developing economies, faces challenges that may stifle private-sector development. Bureaucratic red tape and slow legal reform are some of the challenges that foreign companies operating in Indonesia have had to overcome in order to viably operate.

Local knowledge and learning from already established companies operating in Indonesia can prove to be a real asset when looking to take advantage of business opportunities and the regions high growth levels.

Starting a business for example, the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) rank Indonesia in 166th place in the world for ease of doing business, underlining the rigorous processes involved in starting up. Compared to the OECD average of five, it takes nine procedures to establish a corporate entity in Indonesia, taking an average of 47 days to complete. The introduction of the “one-stop service” aimed to attract more (foreign) investment to Indonesia, has been set up to help speed up these licensing procedures.

Having the on-the-ground local knowledge and assistance will make the process an easier one. Foreign entrepreneurs should realise the importance of these networks and make

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efforts to develop them. Luckily, it is not difficult to establish these networks as foreign businessmen are also interesting parties for Indonesians. It is highly recommended to become acquainted with cultural values beforehand in order to know how to socialise with Indonesian business partners and Indonesian employees as well as to grasp Indonesia’s business culture. This will make your business more efficient and effective, especially in the long term.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: MARITIME AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS Important investment and businesses opportunities exist in the mining and agribusiness equipment and services, and maritime sectors.

Other noteworthy and growing markets include the renovation and construction of regional and municipal infrastructure.

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Located along some of the world’s busiest sea lanes, Indonesia offers tremendous potential for sea transportation, buoyed by strong freight demand in the ASEAN region. Indonesia’s growing manufacturing industries and increased production and processing of mineral resources will secure rising export demand, while imports should continue to benefit from the vibrant consumer spending.

Accessing and cashing in on the lucrative maritime sector goes hand-in-hand with infrastructure development. As a result of the high levels of national and regional economic growth, the capacity for even more growth in various sectors of the Indonesian economy is lessened by inadequate infrastructure. Improving infrastructure in the maritime sector for example, should facilitate growth in Indonesia’s shipping and shipbuilding sectors. The government is committed to boosting maritime transportation through public-private investment into port facilities, especially in under-developed eastern regions. The Makassar New Port pro-

ject is one such project where the Indonesian government is cooperating with private and other state-controlled companies on the project.

The easiest way for foreign companies to access the maritime and infrastructure sectors is through collaboration with local companies, be it in shipping, shipbuilding or port infrastructure development. Experienced global companies can offer funding and knowhow to help local firms upscale and modernise their operations in the competitive ASEAN region.

Sources: http://www.tmf-group.com/; http://www.gbgindonesia.com/

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INVEST IN INDONESIA Your guide to making a smart investment in one of Asia’s leading economies.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and has delivered consistently high annual growth, and the consumer market continues to grow in the world’s fourth-largest country.

Indonesia is one of the most attractive destinations as an investment centre due to the vast natural resources, its land mass and availability of a major workforce. The investment climate in Indonesia can be described as fair, even attractive to foreign investment accesses, especially as certain incentives are offered to foreign investors. Over the past several years, the country has been working on investment friendly policies and the reduction in bureaucracy in order to attract more investment. In the new administration era, the government will improve the licensing procedures by providing a National Investment One Stop Service (OSS).

Some of these incentives include: ✔ No value limitation on fiscal intensive facility. ✔ The possibility for investors to have whole investments in almost every sector. ✔ Simplified investment approval. ✔ No restrictions on the transfer of foreign exchange. ✔ And, in several sectors there are attractive tax incentives.

However, as a foreign investor, you are cautioned against the negative investment list, or sectors that are either partly or fully closed to foreign investment.

Some of the sectors include, but are not limited to: ● Alcoholic Beverage Industry

Oil Industry, LNG Tanker

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Fisheries Telecommunications Towers Chemical Materials Culture and Tourism, such as Casinos

WHERE TO INVEST The Government of Indonesia has set several priority sectors for investment, these include: ✔ Infrastructure/ Transportation ✔ Oil and Gas ✔ Power ✔ Mining ✔ Telecommunications ✔ Manufacturing and Agriculture Investors should become familiar with the “Blue Book”, a compendium of major projects issued by the National Development Planning Board (BAPPENAS).

GETTING STARTED Danish companies with limited or no export experience in Indonesia and South East Asia may as a first step obtain helpful advice from the Trade Council. The Danish Trade Council focuses on the three business areas of global growth, global public affairs and global opportunities and risks.

Within these areas the Trade Council can assist in:

● Getting a business started or expand

existing ones

● Retention and development of the market ● Challenges on the market ● Identifying the right partners ● Providing access to key decision makers ● Minimising risks through risk analysis ● Advice on CSR, including anti-corruption These services can prove as a helpful introduction to the field of export and smooth the process. For more information and a step-bystep guide to investing in Indonesia, visit the Indonesian Investment Coordination Board website; www.bkpm.go.id.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Foreign investors are required under Article 74 of Law No. 40 of 2007 regarding limited liability companies to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility activities. Private companies set the percentage for their CSR (small and medium enterprises and cottage industries are exempt.). Costs are tax deductible, and companies are liable for sanctions if they do not meet these obligations.

Sources: http://www.tmf-group.com/; http://www.gbgindonesia.com/

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INDONESIAN COMMODITIES: From precious metals to quality goods. Developing Indonesia into a manufacturing-driven exporter.

INDUSTRIAL SECTOR The industrial sector is the sector that currently contributes most to Indonesia’s annual GDP growth. The two most important sub-sectors of industry are mining and manufacturing, both being major pillars of the nation’s economy since the 1970s. Although the manufacturing sector has lost its momentum after the Asian Crisis of the late 1990s, it still constitutes the most popular sub-sector of Indonesia in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), followed by the mining sub-sector.

Indonesia contains an abundance of raw commodities such as coal, gold, gas and agricultural/ fishery produce. The country’s abundance and variety of commodities is a vital asset to the country’s economy (and government revenues) as commodities account for around 60 percent of exports. Being mainly a raw commodity-exporting country, the government is currently focussed on stimulating the establishment of down-the-line processing industries to deliver value-added products. This includes a development of the manufacturing sector. This strategy will have significant impact on certain (export) industries such as mining and minerals.

Here is a list of the major import commodities of Indonesia: 1. Machinery and equipment 2. Chemicals 3. Fuels 4. Foodstuffs 5. Clothing and footwear

Indonesia’s main manufacturing products are: ● Footwear ● Textile Products ● Paper Products ● Automobiles ● Furniture ● Electronics There is plenty of room for improvement within the manufacturing sector so to make it more efficient and attractive to foreign business investment. An important matter is the need for improvement in Indonesia’s infrastructure to make industries more productive and cost-efficient. Moreover, complicated bureaucracy, corruption and legal uncertainty jeopardise investors’ confidence in the Indonesian market.

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING Indonesian consumers are spending more of their disposable earnings on electronics and home appliances. Setting up shop in Southeast Asia’s largest economy offers global manufacturers of consumer electronics the chance to

tap rising demand in Indonesia and the wider region.

FURNITURE SECTOR Local furniture manufacturers have flourished over the past decade and are on course to further reap the benefits of Indonesia’s growing prominence as a furniture producer following the implementation of a legal verification system for timber sourcing.

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The automotive industry has become one of the central pillars of Indonesia’s manufacturing sector, with global corporations investing heavily to take advantage of strong growth.

TEXTILE INDUSTRY The footwear industry plays an increasingly important role in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector. Producing shoes for many global brands, footwear manufacturers are a vital job creator and an important foreign exchange earner for the country. When it comes to clothing, rising costs are giving domestic producers a hard time as they try to fend off overseas competition, but technological modernisation, improving labour skills and better infrastructure alter the picture in their favour.

However, Indonesia’s textile industry needs to be strengthened with capital, technology and know-how, so that it can continue to provide goods of sufficient quality and quantity to the growing apparel industry.

Sources: http://www.indonesia-investments.com/; http:// www.gbgindonesia.com/; http://www.economywatch.com/

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MODERN-DAY INDONESIA Indonesia is a cultural melting pot, a mix of cultures and religions makes it both a fascinating and diverse country – a destination

The present day culture of Indonesia is an outcome of the interplay of age-old traditions from the time of early migrants and Western ideals brought by Portuguese traders and Dutch colonists. Indonesian culture is also greatly influenced by religion. For example, the famous dance dramas of Java and Bali are derived from Hindu mythology and often feature fragments from the Hindu epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.

CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES The art and culture of Indonesia has been shaped around its hundreds of ethnic groups, each with cultural differences that have shifted over the centuries. Modern-day Indonesian culture is a fusion of cultural aspects from

Arabic, Chinese, Malay and European sources. Indonesian art and culture has also been influenced from the ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East leading to many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam.

The majority, almost 90%, of the population follows Islam, making Indonesia the nation with largest Muslim population. However, freedom of religion is provided by the Indonesian Constitution, which is defined in the First Principle of the State Philosophy’ “Pancasila”, which upholds a “Belief in One Supreme God”.

Others religions followed in Indonesia are Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.

LANGUAGE Indonesian is a standardised dialect of the Malay language and was formulated at the time of the declaration of Indonesian independence in 1945. Malay and Indonesian remain very similar. Although the official language, in reality it is most of the population’s second language. Due to the sheer size and fractured, island make-up of the country, most people speak regional dialects such as Minangkabau or Javanese.

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With more than 17 000 islands of which 9 000 are inhabited, Indonesia covers some 1 900 000 square kilometres from east to west, and has one of the world’s largest populations, exceeding 230 million people. As vast as the country is geographically, it is as culturally diverse. Indonesia consists of 480 ethnic groups with more than 500 different languages spoken. The country is a mix with fascinating and wonderful nature, cultures and historical places to explore. These many and diverse cultures have given Indonesia a rich heritage of traditions and arts resulting in festivities throughout the year in different parts of the country, which are also closely related to religion, particularly on the island of Bali – a tourist haven.

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worth exploring.

FAST FACTS Location: South-eastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean Capital: Jakarta Ethnic Groups: Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, other 26% Religions: Muslim 88%, Protestant 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist 1%, other 1% Language: The official language of Indonesia is known as ‘Bahasa Indonesia’.

Sources: http://www.indonesiapoint.com/; http://www. kbricph.dk/

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 WONDERFUL OUR TOP 10

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Blessed with the largest archipelago in the world, comprising

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more than 17000 large and small tropical islands, fringed with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and a number even still unnamed – discovering your sandy paradise this summer is so much more possible in Indonesia.

1. RAJA AMPAT DIVING RESORT (PAPUA) Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? Then Raja Ampat Diving Resort is the place to visit on your next trip to Indonesia!

The name Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells the story about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Batanta, Salawati, Misool, Waigeo, and the smaller is-

land of Kofiau. The main attraction of this part of beautiful Indonesia is the amazing snorkelling and diving. There are loads of fish to spot, backed by beautiful coral and scenery, and if you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of sharks, clown fish, turtles, trigger fish, batfish, sweetlips and many more.

tacularly over the mountain is the highlight of any trip here. To reach Mt. Bromo, you can fly to Juanda international airport in Surabaya.

There are direct flights to Surabaya from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong, Jakarta and Bali.

2. BROMO MOUNTAIN (JAVA)

3. BOROBUDUR AND PRAMBANAN TEMPLES (JAVA)

Located some four hours’ drive from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Mount Bromo is a part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park that covers a massive area of 800 square kilometres. While it may be small when measured against other volcanoes in Indonesia, the magnificent Mt. Bromo will not disappoint with its spectacular views and dramatic landscapes. Watching the sun rise spec-

The Borobudur Temple in Java province allows visitors to travel back in time to enjoy an unrivalled combination of history, culture, spiritually and natural beauty. Visitors will enjoy the astonishing experience afforded by the world’s biggest Buddhist monument which has survived over 1 200 years of natural and manmade disasters. Set in an unspoilt green valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, a visit to

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Borobudur is an unforgettable experience.

Equally astonishing are the temples of Prambanan. Believed to be the proof of love from Bandung Bondowoso to Princess Loro Jonggrang, these are the best remaining examples of Java’s extended period of Hindu culture. Located 17 kilometres northeast of Yogyakarta, the temples represent the wealth of sculptural detail and are considered as one of the Indonesia’s most phenomenal examples of Hindu art.

4. BUNAKEN SEA GARDEN (SULAWESI) The world famous Bunaken Marine National Park, with an area 75.26 hectares, is located very close to Manado, and comprises of five islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Mantehage and Nain. The superb diving and snorkelling sites puts the Marine Park in one of the top 10 dive areas of the world, and is a mecca for seasoned and beginner divers alike. Wall diving offers a spectacular drop off 100’s of meters deep and the warm water is particularly inviting. The variety of fish and other marine life often spotted include: Coelacanth, Napoleon Wrasse, Angelfish, Turtles, Blue Ribbon Eels, Stingrays, Eagelrays, Snappers, Groupers, and sharks to name a few. There are hundreds of other species too numerous to list but easily located at a variety of sites.

5. BALI Often touted as the world’s greatest island, Bali is the ultimate tourist destination in Indonesia. Travel & Leisure Magazine has awarded

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Bali the World’s Best Island in 2009, while the Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali second place among the world’s Top Regions.

The activity and sightseeing lists are impressive, with choices aplenty, including; water sports at their best, trekking, cycling, fun and family parks, botanic gardens and more. Bali offers visitors so much more than beautiful beachs and temples.

6. THE INDONESIAN ORANGUTAN (SUMATRA AND KALIMANTAN) Today, the Sumatran Orangutan can only be found naturally in the northern part of the island of Sumatra, although currently Sumatran orangutan reintroduction efforts are underway in Jambi. Seeing these amazing animals in their natural habitat is a must for all nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

7. KOMODO ISLAND (NUSATENGGARA ISLANDS) Komodo is an Indonesian island home to approximately 2 000 people who are mostly descendants of former convicts once exiled here.

The island which covers an area of 390km² is part of Komodo National Park and is especially known for its native Komodo Dragon - the world’s largest living lizard!

8. LAKE TOBA (SUMATRA) Lake Toba, the largest lake in South East Asia, and the deepest in the world, is belevied to have been formed 75 000 years ago after an earth splitting volcano eruption. The lake is 906 meters above sea level with an average

depth of 450m, and has an island in the middle called Samosir. You can get to Lake Toba from Medan in around three to four hours.

9. SURFING RESORTS (BALI, LOMBOK, SUMATRA) There are many stunning surf resorts along the Sumatran coast, ideal for those avid surfers. Indonesia is the ultimate surfer’s paradise: Thousands of islands are out there waiting for you. Certain areas are just starting to be explored for surf. When it comes to surfing, Indonesia can be split into two regions; of interest to surfers are the main islands: Sumatra, Java, Bali and Timor, the other islands of Borneo, Irian Jaya, Sonde and Moluques Islands have little or no surf potential.

10. ECO-TOURISM (SUMATRA AND KALIMANTAN) Sumatra in western Indonesia is almost completely mountainous and contains vast tracts of tropical rain forest. The country is home to many critically endangered species, including the orangutan, Sumatran tigers and rhinos.

Ecotourism is encouraged by the government in order to create jobs and prevent the illegal logging that is destroying the rain forest, as well as to help raise funds for conservation programmes. Be sure that when you visit Indonesia, you do it sustainably and support the local communities and environments in a way that promotes ecotourism.

Sources: http://borobudurpark.co.id/; http://www.rajaampatdiveresort.com/; http://www.indonesia.travel/; http:// www.sulawesitrip.com/; http://www.komodo.asia/; http:// www.bali.com/; http://www.sumatranorangutan.org/; http:// www.sumatra-indonesia.com/; http://www.wannasurf.com/;

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STUDY IN INDONESIA In addition, short three-month (summer courses) are also on offer at various higher education institutions across the country.

Apply for an Indonesian Dharmasiswa Scholarship today!

For students who are interested in studying in Indonesia, this scholarship is free of tuition fee, on the condition that students are willing to help the universities/colleges in academic activities for approximately five hours per week.

The scholarship also provides allowances for clothing and accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY DID YOU KNOW? The official language of Indonesia is “Bahasa Indonesia”. “Bahasa” means “language”. Many people confuse the phrase and think that the name of the language is “bahasa”.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The Darmasiswa RI programme is a non-degree scholarship programme offered by the Indonesian government to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relations with Indonesia (including Denmark) to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music, crafts and particular subjects in 46 selected Indonesian higher education institutions in different cities in Indonesia. The programme is organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

The main purpose of the Dharmasiswa Scholarship is to increase and foster interest in Bahasa Indonesia and Indonesian culture among citizens from other countries. It has also been designed to enhance mutual understanding

and provide stronger cultural links among different countries. The popularity of the programme amongst foreign students has grown considerable over the past five years.

The Darmasiswa RI Programme is on offer to students with two specific schemes:

Darmasiswa RI Regular Programme (One year) This is offered to foreign students to study Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Language) or local language, Indonesian traditional dances, Indonesian traditional music, traditional art crafting, culinary, tourism and other field of studies at selected Indonesian higher education institutions for one year.

Darmasiswa RI Short Course Programme (Six months) Students can study Bahasa Indonesia and other field of studies at selected Indonesian higher education institutions for six months.

For Danish students considering application, you should be aware of the following requirements: ✔ Not older than 35 years. ✔ Have completed Secondary Education or its equivalent. ✔ Have a basic knowledge of the field they are applying for. ✔ Have filled in the Application Form provided by the Ministry of Education and Culture through the Indonesian Embassy in Denmark. ✔ The form should be accompanied by three copies of your latest passport photo. ✔ Are in good health as evidenced by a Medical Certificate duly signed by a doctor. ✔ Submit your application documents to the Indonesian Embassy in Denmark.

Participants should send their application forms and required documents to: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Ørehøj Allé 11, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark.

For further information, please contact the Indonesian Embassy in Demark via email: psb@kbricph.dk Sources: http://www.kbricph.dk/; http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/; http://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id/

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INDONESIAN FOOD What to eat on your travels; from sambal to delicious curries and everything rice in-between.

Indonesian cuisine is a mouth-watering array of broth-soaked noodles, fiery curries, banana-wrapped fish and vegetable salads with sweet peanut dressing. Most of the recommended restaurants for tourists are in Jakarta, where you can find a melting pot of Indonesian cooking styles from all over the archipelago. A typical Indonesian meal consists of steamed rice and one or two main dishes made of fish, meat, chicken or vegetables, sometimes including soup, all of which are served together.

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Indonesians eat rice a lot. With thousands of islands, there are many regional specialties, but wherever you are in Indonesia, most meals, including breakfast, are based around rice. Literally meaning “fried rice”, nasi goreng is considered the national dish of Indonesia and can be found everywhere from street

hawkers carts to dinner parties or restaurants.

Lunch, for example, you’ll see people with a plate full with rice and a piece of chicken, or fish, or eggs and “sambal” (chilli sauce).

Indonesian food is one of the most vibrant and colourful cuisines in the world, full of intense flavour. Each area in Indonesia has its own traditional food and custom.

such as the thick sweet soy sauce called kecap manis, which is used in countless dishes. The sour notes in the cuisine come from tamarind and lime and the aromatics from shallots, ginger, galangal, pandan, turmeric, lemongrass and lime leaves. Because of the humid climate and volcanic soil, tropical fruits, vegetables and spices are found in abundance. Dried spices such as coriander seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon quills, cumin seeds, cloves and nutmeg are used every day in many dishes and each curry has a number of dried spices as well as fresh herbs. Desserts are some of the most exuberant in South East Asia, especially the favourite “es cendol” which features shaved ice, tropical fruit, coconut milk and pandan flavoured “worms” made from mung bean flour.

Some of the intense flavour in Indonesian food comes from very sweet and sour ingredients –

Sources: http://www.kbricph.dk/; http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/; http://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id/

Indonesians also like to eat hot (as in spicy) food. If your palate is unaccustomed to spicy or chilli foods, then it is suggested that when ordering food, make sure you say no chilly or no spicy. Otherwise, the default is hot!

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EXPOS 2015:

INDONESIAN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ON SHOW Your guide to trade and investment opportunities in 2015.

wool and blends, viscose rayon and blends, modified cellulose fibre, tencel, polynosic modal, lyocel, acrylic and blends, fancy yarn, fellted lyna, nylon filament and blends – and the business behind these will be on display at this INTEX Show.

TRADE EXPO OF INDONESIA

APKASI INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT From May 13-15, the APKASI International Trade and Investment Summit (AITIS) 2015 will hold its 11th Annual Event of Indonesia Investment Week at Jakarta International Expo – Kemayoran, Jakarta. The Summit is geared towards activity promoting and developing Indonesian business and investment prospects in various sectors, including; mining and energy, tourism and creative products, agriculture and plantation, marine, and infrastructure.

The Summit is also in line with the National Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN)

2015-2019 as the policy direction for Regional Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMD) which offers opportunities for national and international businesses, in business development and investment activities in the abovementioned sectors.

INTEGRATED TEXTILE INDUSTRIES TRADE SHOW AND HOME TEXTILE AND FURNISHING FABRIC 2015 Over the past five years, the Indonesian textile industry has shown a positive trend. During 2013, the total value of Indonesian textile exports amounted to USD 12.68 billion. The textile industry in Indonesia has the prospect of impressive growth in 2015, if the increase in demand from the domestic market and export markets is anything to go by.

From 10-12 June, the textile industry with be on show at a three-day long event at the Jakarta Convention Centre, and will showcase products pertaining to the textile industry in Indonesia. Fibres, filamens and yarn, cotton and blends, linen and blends, silk and blends,

Trade Expo Indonesia 2015 is set to open its doors from 21-25 October 2015 at Jakarta Fairground, Kemayoran, Indonesia. Following its previous shows, Trade Expo Indonesia 2015 will showcase the best Indonesian export products ranging from industrial, mining, agricultural to craft sectors. This year Indonesia’s largest B2B exhibition is extremely special since it celebrates the 30th anniversary as a trade show, organised by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. Last year, Tradexpo Indonesia successfully attracted more than 10 000 visitors from over 100 countries, and generated in total trade transactions valued at over USD 1 billion.

In cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, State Ministry of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, this Expo is aimed at promoting quality “Made-in-Indonesia” products and services to a global market. With the aim to better develop business and investment networking, and to enhance potentials and opportunities particularly for those seeking business ventures and invest in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.

Sources: http://indonesiskaambassaden.se/; http://www. aitis.co.id/; http://intexshow.com/; http://10times.com/; http://www.tradexpoindonesia.com/

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TRAVELLING TO INDONESIA, NEED A VISA? Apply for your visa at the Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen today!

SINGLE ENTRY VISAS If you intend on travelling to Indonesia in the near future, whether for business or pleasure, there are two important documents that you need to be in possession of; ✔ A valid Travel Document (valid for at least six months after the date of entry). ✔ Entry Permit or Visa.

A Single Entry Visa is issued to those traveling to Indonesia for an official visit (diplomatic/ service), business trip, social-cultural or vacation (holiday/tourist), and is valid for three months from the date of issuance and allows you to stay for a maximum 60 days.

REQUIREMENTS: ✔ Completed Visa Application Form ✔ Copy of itinerary ticket ✔ Support letter/letter from company in Denmark or Lithuania (for Business trip) ✔ Invitation from family/company/counter part in Indonesia (for Social-Cultural Visit) ✔ Proof of payment, DKK 350 ✔ Original Passport ✔ 2 recent photographs ✔ Copy of Identification Card Visa processing, once all the completed documentation is handed in, generally takes three to five working days. Your documents for Visa Application must be submitted to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Attn. Consular Affairs, Ørehøj Alle 1, 2900 Hellerup, by hand or by mail. The Embassy’s visa section is open from Monday to Friday, at 09.00 am to 12.00 pm.

For any inquiries related to your visa, please contact (+45) 39624422, Monday to Friday, 09.00am to 16.00pm, or via email at konsuler@kbricph.dk.

VISA ON ARRIVAL Danish foreign nationals (amongst others) may use the Visa on Arrival facility for certain travel purposes. This allows certain foreign nationals to obtain a visa on arrival at various Immigration Check Points in Indonesia.

The cost of a Visa on Arrival at an Immigration Check Point is USD 25, and will allow you to stay in Indonesia for a maximum 30 days.

Your Visa on Arrival may be extended once, at the Immigration Office in Indonesia for another 30 days. It is important to note that The Visa on Arrival service may not be converted into a Temporary Stay Visa.

Source: http://www.kbricph.dk/

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