Almost hidden behind a bustling morning wet market in Tangerang is a meticulously restored and preserved museum, the work of Udaya Halim, who grew up right across the street and was determined that this piece of Indonesian history would not be destroyed. Halim, who now divides his time between Tangerang and Perth, Australia, said establishing … Continue reading
Highlights from the region’s media: Indonesian fugitive is now a PNG citizen (Post Courier) Chinese soft loan signed off to improve Fiji highway (Radio New Zealand International ) China gives PNG $3b loan to build roads (The Australian) Japan to fund new ships for Marshall Islands (Marianas Variety) New U.S. immigration policy results in mixed … Continue reading
Reblogged from Small suitcase: “Geoff, help! My pot is collapsing,” comes the cry from across the garage studio. Ceramics teacher Geoffrey Tjakra comes over and effortlessly pulls the rebellious clay back into an upright position. He is a natural teacher — patient and good humored, willing to show us for the umpteenth time how to … Continue reading
Headlines from the region’s media: Siburan Resources enters PNG with gold and copper quest: joint venture with Malaysia’s RH Resources (Proactive Investors) PNG border official says arms building up on border with Indonesia (The National) Welcome mat out for Asians: Countries that once ignored Asian markets now rushing to attract millions of new travelers. Vanuatu … Continue reading
Highlights from the region’s media: Delinking may speed Guam military buildup: Marine transfer not tied to Okinawa (Pacific Daily News) U.S still committed to Guam build up (Marianas Variety) Analysis: Big Pacific islands becalmed in murky political seas- unable to capitalise on Asian markets (The Australian) Korean, Australian companies say they’ve found valuable minerals in … Continue reading
Regional news headlines: Somare ordered out of parliament (Radio Australia) Commentary: Once again, Australia is silent about (West Papua) violence on its doorstep (The Age) Japan’s new defence minister to tackle Okinawa relocation (to Guam) (Pacific Daily News) Filipinos petition to keep Embassy in Palau open (Island Times) PNG: Ex-customs chief opposes rice project Indonesia … Continue reading
PNG update: Prime Ministerial deadlock continues Continue reading
Rupiah may lose zeros, Fiji-Indonesian fish farmers team up, PNG police leave logging camps: Highlights from the region’s media Continue reading
Fiji’s first two Bachelor of Engineering students have graduated with first class honors after three years of study in Malaysia. Continue reading
Taiwan sues over PNG scandal, Indonesia on alert for Dec 1 anniversary. Highlights from the regional media. Continue reading
