PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Jan 27

Following are some leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on Jan 27.

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JAKARTA POST

- PROTECTION PLANNED FOR SECURITIES INVESTORS

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia, and the capital market watchdog, Bapepam, plan to regulate derivative investment products offered by local and foreign banks to curb the risk of huge losses through risky investment products.

- FISHERIES SECTOR TO POST BETTER RESULTS

Indonesia's fishery output in 2009 may increase by 45 percent from last year, with a target of 12.78 million tons, due to government revitalization programmes and rising demand in the domestic market, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Minister Freddy Numberi said.

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BISNIS INDONESIA

- INDONESIA'S ASTRA ARGO SALES INCREASES BY 30 PCT

Sales by Indonesian palm oil company, PT Astra Argo Lestari Tbk (AALI.JK), in 2008 are expected to show an increase by 30 percent to around 7.73 trillion rupiah ($692.3 million) compared to its sales in 2007.

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INVESTOR DAILY

- INDONESIA'S CENTRAL BANK URGED TO LOOSEN BANK REGULATIONS

Indonesia's central bank is being urged to loosen some banking regulations to help lenders weather the impact of the global financial crisis.