As posted by Antara, Indonesia government is currently considering to export one Million tons of rice. This is due to Indonesia rice production in 2008 is already having a surplus to support domestic demand. It is said by director general of food crops, Sutarto Alemoeso.

The country that shall be targeted for the rice export [...]

It may be sound strange, but I read on the Detik that the Global economy crisis actually can bring more bussiness to Batam. At least, it is for Seaport in Batam.
According to Heri Kafianto, Head of Commercial Division, Batam Seaport Office

“Dengan adanya krisis, kita kebanjiran pesanan untuk parkir kapal. Jadi selama krisis ini, banyak kapal [...]