More gasoline stations are engaged in the illegal practices than those that arent. At least thats what a Pertamina investigation team found in an inspection of filling stations during the period May 2005 to June 2006. Of 228 stations inspected, only 108 were found free of the practices which annually cause losses to consumers estimated at up to Rp42 billion.

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.