Buying Indon bank a new challenge for RHB Oct 20, 2009
RHB Capital kicked off its regional growth strategy when it announced the purchase of a small, unlisted bank in Indonesia that has 50 branches mainly in the city of Medan. Bank Mestika president commissioner Witarsa Oemar (left) and Tan Sri Azlan Zainol speaking to the media on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
RHB Bank said to buy Medan bank for RM1bil Oct 19, 2009
PETALING JAYA: RHB Bank Bhd is believed to be buying almost the entire Medan-based PT Bank Mestika Dharma for over RM1bil ... In a signing ceremony probably to be held today, RHB is expected to explain its rationale for targeting Medan, the third largest city in Indonesia ... Medan is Indonesias third most populous after Jakarta and Surabaya, with about 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The unseen reactions to Obama's Nobel Oct 12, 2009
Sept. 5, 2005 Domestic airliner operated by local carrier Mandala Airlines crashes in a residential area of Indonesia s third-biggest city Medan, killing 102 aboard and 47 residents in an inferno on the ground. May 27, 2006 Earthquake rocks area around ancient royal city of Yogyakarta killing at least 5,000 and destroying or damaging 150,000 homes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The day the ground jumped up and down Oct 3, 2009
I was going to Medan for a business meeting ... I said no. I panicked when I heard about the earthquake in Medan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hub’s Indonesian community mourns Oct 2, 2009
Bantacut was born in Padang, and grew up in nearby Medan, where most of her immediate family still lives. She was able to briefly contact her brother yesterday via cellphone, confirming his safety. (Boston Globe)
Baby, you've hit the big time Sep 24, 2009
A doctor at the Medan hospital hefts Indonesia's heaviest newborn ... A large newly born unnamed baby boy is held by doctor Nurhaida Simarmata at a hospital in Medan, North Sumatra on September 23, 2009 ... 4 inches) long, was born by caesarean section on September 21, at a public hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, a gynaecologist who took part in the operation said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Indonesia gets 25 giant mooncakes for mid-autumn festival Sep 23, 2009
Twenty-five giant made-in-Penang mooncakes, weighing 8kg each, have been sent to customers in Medan and Jakarta. Measuring 33cm in diameter, the custom-made mooncakes which cost RM328 each have 18 egg yolks and took an hour to bake, said Leong Yin Pastry Sdn Bhd managing director Leong Kok Fei. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Indonesian villages hit by floods Sep 16, 2009
The affected region is 275km (170 miles) south-west of the provincial capital Medan. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
First Gas From the Kambuna Field Aug 11, 2009
The Kambuna gas will be used for power generation to supply electricity to the city of Medan, North Sumatra and for industrial uses. The existing gas sales agreements with PLN, the Indonesian state electricity company, and Pertiwi Nusantara equate to an average price of approximately US$5. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Two hotels receive bomb threat in Indonesia Jul 20, 2009
JAKARTA, July 19 (Xinhua) -- After the bomb blasts in Jakarta's JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels on Friday, another luxury hotel Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta and the Best Western Asean Hotel in Medan also received bomb threats respectively, the Jakarta Post reported on Sunday ... The Best Western Asean Hotel in Medan got the threat from an unknown male caller on Sunday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Singapore reports its first death related to flu A/H1N1 Jul 19, 2009
They were treated at hospitals in Jakarta, Bandung of West Java, Bali, Medan of North Sumatra and Surabaya of East Java, he said. The virus has spread among humans in Indonesia, but so far there has been no confirmation of death from the disease in the country. (Xinhuanet, China)
Indonesia records 15 H1N1 new cases Jul 18, 2009
They were treated at hospitals in Jakarta, Bandung of West Java, Bali, Medan of North Sumatra and Surabaya of East Java, he said. The virus has spread among humans in Indonesia, but so far there has been no confirmation of death from the disease in the country, as the flu virus only has fatality rate of 0. (Xinhuanet, China)
Air disasters timeline Jul 16, 2009
The Mandala crash in Medan in Indonesia killed more than 100. 5 September: A plane with 112 passengers and five crew on board crashes after take-off in the Indonesian city of Medan, killing almost all on board and dozens on the ground. (BBC News -- Africa)
Timeline of World's Deadliest Air Disasters Jun 30, 2009
Sept. 26, 1997: Garuda Indonesia Airbus A300 crashes near airport in Medan, Indonesia. 234 dead. (Fox News)
Draw of deluxe porridge Jun 21, 2009
PAN HEONG RESTAURANT 2, Jalan Medan Batu Caves 2, Medan Batu Caves, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-6187 7430. Open 8am-3. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
OSU scientists look to Indonesia for earthquake clues May 17, 2009
They also talked with residents in the city of Medan, which is about 200 miles from the rupture zone in Indonesia. There, people experienced a rolling motion that made many of them feel seasick. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Swine flu name change? Flu genes spell pig May 1, 2009
AP A farmer wash pigs at a pig farm in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Indonesia. (Yahoo News)
More orangutans held as pets, report finds Apr 17, 2009
Mutia, a 16 year-old Sumatran orangutan, sits chained to a pipe at an abandoned garment factory before she was rescued by conservationistson Sept. 17, 2008, in Medan, Indonesia. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
Timeline: Indonesia Apr 9, 2009
2005 September - Airliner crashes on take-off from Sumatran city of Medan, killing more than 100 passengers and around 50 people on the ground. 2005 October - Three suicide bombings on the resort island of Bali kill 23 people, including the bombers. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Football: Kedah keep quarter-final hopes alive with win over HK team Apr 8, 2009
PSMS Medan of Indonesia edged VB Sport of Maldives 1-0 in their Group F home match at the Baring Jaka Stadium. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Penangs DCM Fairus is on leave, likely to be back Monday (Update) Mar 20, 2009
Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, who time and again had been speculated as a possible replacement for Fairus, was in Indonesia for the annual Medan Fair in his capacity as state Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman. Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy also announced that the state executive councillors unanimously decided at the exco meeting that they would not invite a particular daily to cover their respective press conferences with immediate effect. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malacca airport to draw more regional tourists Mar 11, 2009
Once the runway extension project is completed, AirAsia Bhd will fly to three places in Sumatra - Pekan Baru, Bukit Tinggi and Medan - and domestically to Penang and Pulau Langkawi, the chief minister said, adding that the budget airline would later add Jakarta, Balikpapan, Kuching, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu to its list. Ali Rustam said the expanded airport would be named Malacca International Airport, with FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd expected to operate from there at a later stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Johor FC pick up a point in their AFC Cup debut Mar 11, 2009
Johor FC s other opponents are PSMS Medan of Indonesia and South China of Hong Kong. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ministry staff to speed aviation infrastructure Mar 10, 2009
The government had planned to build Kualanamu airport since 2007, replacing the existing Polonia Airport in the North Sumatra capital, Medan. Kualanamu was now 30 to 40 percent complete, Jusman said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Johor FC relish AFC Cup debut Mar 10, 2009
Johor FC, who are in Group F, which also has PSMS Medan of Indonesia and South China of Hong Kong, can count themselves lucky to feature in the regional competition. The two slots for Malaysia are for the Super League and FA Cup champions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The little known prime minister Mar 10, 2009
He studied in Medan and Bandung, before moving to Leiden in The Netherlands around 1929 to study law. In Holland, he gained an appreciation for socialist principles, and joined several labor unions as he worked to support himself. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Police arrest two linked to money laundering syndicate Mar 6, 2009
"The suspects were arrested two days ago in Medan [in North Sumatra]," National Police chief of criminal investigation division Com ... Tempo Interaktif news portal identified the suspects as Hendrianto, a 45-year old Indonesian citizen and Singaporean Yap Kok Yong Carlson, 30, who were swooped on at the Swiss Bell Hotel in Medan ... Williem Iskandar No. B-20 in Pancing, Medan. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Batam to see Rp 1.5 trillion investment in one integrated resort Mar 5, 2009
Aston will open its Grand Aston Cityhall Medan in May, while Aston Bogor Hotel t and Aston Tanjung City Hotel are expected to open this June. (fmb). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Tune Hotels in talks to open overseas outlets Mar 3, 2009
Lankester said it was also looking at Bangkok, Jakarta, Medan and other places. In every storm, there is always a silver lining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mulyadi: Shooting for gold Mar 3, 2009
Rizal Harahap, THE JAKARTA POST, MEDAN ... He, his wife and their two children live with his wife's parents in a village about 10 kilometers from Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
* Airliners hard landing at Indonesian island probed Feb 25, 2009
The incident occurred late on Monday when the Lion Air McDonnell Douglas MD-90 jet on a domestic flight from Medan was unable to release its nose gear as it approached Batam islands Hang Nadim airport, near Singapore. The plane failed to release its nose gear when preparing to land in Batam, transport ministry spokesman Bambang Ervan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
M.P. Tumanggor: Pioneer of spiritual tourism Feb 20, 2009
He said that his own experience as a victim of religious intolerance - he grew up in a Batak family with a strong tradition of spirituality in Medan - was also a main driver behind the TWI project ... Since it opened six years ago, the TWI, about 140 kilometers southwest of the North Sumatra capital Medan, has become a popular spiritual site and appears to be fulfilling its original aim. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
US twin city for Subang Jaya? Feb 19, 2009
For instance, George Town is a sister city of Adelaide in Australia, Medan in Indonesia and Xiamen in China, while Kuala Lumpur is a sister city of Ankara in Turkey, Berlin in Germany and Isfahan in Iran. Ipoh, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Sandakan and Tawau also have their respective sister cities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bloody pre-election violence in Aceh Feb 16, 2009
Political protests unleashed by the Medan tragedy have unfortunately overshadowed the political killings that took place in Aceh on the same day. At midnight, Abu Karim, a candidate from the Aceh Party for the provincial legislature, was shot to death in his car while driving home to Pulo Kiton, Bireuen. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Creating a better civil society Feb 13, 2009
Enter your search terms. Trying to define the words "civil society" is far from easy, especially if you accept that a fair proportion of it is indeed "uncivil". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
N. Sumatra suspends talks on new province Feb 11, 2009
Rizal Harahap, The Jakarta Post, Medan. The North Sumatra Legislative Council says it is suspending talks on a new province, following the death last week of council speaker Abdul Aziz Angkat, after he was assaulted during a protest that turned violent. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Deadly demonstration Feb 10, 2009
Your comments on the violent demonstration in the North Sumatra capital of Medan which killed Sumatra Provincial Legislative Council Speaker Abdul Aziz Angkat, who died after allegedly being beaten by the demonstrators ... What happened in Medan is clear proof of a tendency to regard violent, destructive demonstrations as part of the democratic process. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Indonesia upbeat to host `green' World Cup Feb 10, 2009
These stadiums are in Surabaya, Makassar, Medan, Tangerang, Yogyakarta and Gianyar. Indonesia currently has three stadiums - Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Gelora Sriwijaya in Palembang and Palaran in Samarinda. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
SMS: Prefer to divorce rather than stay in polygamous marriages Feb 8, 2009
Catherine Tanoto Medan, North Sumatra. Bravo to the ladies who would rather ask for divorce than share their lives with their polygamous husbands. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Then there was a drunken monster Feb 8, 2009
He says they come from a spiritual group called Gemah Bangkit Jiwa, from Medan, and not from a mental hospital, or rumah sakit jiwa ... "We're from Medan. I wonder if people from Medan are allowed to bathe here? " Pidi asks. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Baby with two heads dies in Indonesia Feb 7, 2009
JAKARTA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- A baby with two heads in Indonesia died on Thursday night at a hospital in Medan, the second largest city in the country, hospital official said on Friday. The baby had been treated at the Adam Malik General Hospital for 13 days, kompas website Friday quoted announcement issued by the hospital as saying. (Xinhuanet, China)
