http://www.newstin.com/us/RIAU_KEPULAUAN Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76408123 JOHOR BARU: Marine police seized contraband cigarettes worth about RM1mil and arrested seven suspected smugglers after a 15-minute chase off Kuala Sedili. Police patrolling the area spotted the cargo boat at 10.30pm on... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:54:52 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76408123 2008-09-07T23:54:52Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76312762 Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesian would-be hajj pilgrims in Hegira 1429 will be flown to the Holy Land over a period of 28 days beginning on November 5, 2008, Hajj Affairs Director General Slamet Riyanto said here on... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:16:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76312762 2008-09-05T17:16:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76267855 Batam (ANTARA News) - Although Batam waters are polluted by arsenic, the level is still below the allowed limit, an official said. "The Arsenic level in Batam waters is 0.012 miligram per litre, based on an evaluation... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:08:15 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76267855 2008-09-05T02:08:15Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76011479 Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonensian Navy has detained two Singaporean-flagged barges for illegaly entering Indonesian waters near Batu Ampar in Riau Islands province, a spokesman said. "The two barges, named Samwoh... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:22:31 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76011479 2008-09-01T17:22:31Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75220103 BANGKOK, Aug 21 (IPS) - When a British rock star, convicted on paedophilia charges, was turned away at two Asian airports, this week, it was seen by child rights activists as a sign that this region will no longer tolerate sex... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:45:08 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75220103 2008-08-21T16:45:08Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75185871 International oilfield service company Expro has announced a boost to its business in Asia after securing a major mechanical wireline contract and completing a second topside package for an international customer in Indonesia.... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75185871 2008-08-21T00:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69759861 VESSEL builder PT Dok Kodja Bahari and the port operator of Tanjung Priok port (TPT), Pelindo II, have jointly agreed to relocate Dock III from Tanjung Priok to Batam. The move to Batam, according to a source close to the deal,... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:44:12 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69759861 2008-07-22T08:44:12Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69644589 Batam (ANTARA News) - Two private individuals have offered a 1 million Singapore dollars reward for information which may lead to the capture of Mas Selamat Kastari, a fugitive in the past five months. Singapore Deputy Prime... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:19:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69644589 2008-07-21T18:19:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/67264995 Don't say you've ever traveled to Batam if you did not visit Barelang yet. We call this bridge Barelang because it connects Batam island (BA), Rempang island (RE), Galang island (LANG), and others small islands in the path.... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:20:43 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/67264995 2008-07-09T04:20:43Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65568679 Batam (ANTARA News) - Vegetarian life styles can help reduce global warming caused by emissions which are among other things produced by the cattle-breeding industry, a Taiwanese environmentalist said. By only consuming... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:01:57 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65568679 2008-06-30T13:01:57Z