SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

PT TRIKOMSEL OKE Tbk. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 Expressed in Rupiah Unless Otherwise Stated 9 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued c. Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances continued As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the exchange rates used are as follows: 2009 2008 1 United States Dollar 9,400 10,950 1 Singapore Dollar 6,699 7,608 1 Hong Kong Dollar 1,212 1,413 1 Thailand Baht 282 315 1 Taiwan Dollar 292 339

d. Derivative Instruments

Every derivative instrument including embedded derivatives is recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or liability as measured at fair value of each contract. Changes in derivative fair value are recognized in current earnings unless specific hedges allow derivative’s gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item. An entity must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that meet hedge accounting. The Company’s and Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes.

e. Time Deposit

Time deposit with maturity of three 3 months or less at time of placement and not pledged as collateral, is presented as “Cash Equivalents”. Time deposit with maturity of more than three 3 months at the time of placement and pledged as collateral or restricted, is presented as part of “Other Non Current Assets - net - Restricted Deposit” in the consolidated balance sheets.

f. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company and Subsidiaries provide allowance for doubtful accounts based on a review on the probability of non-collection of accounts receivable at the end of the year.

g. Transactions with Related Parties

Transactions with certain parties, which have related party relationship, are recorded and disclosed in accordance with SFAS No. 7, “Related Party Disclosures”. All significant transactions with related parties are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

h. Inventories

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company and Subsidiaries have applied SFAS No. 14 Revised 2008, “Inventories”, which supersedes SFAS No. 14 1994, “Inventories”. The adoption of this revised SFAS did not result in a significant effect in the consolidated financial statements. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the settlement cost and estimated cost necessary to make the sale. Cost is determined using weighted-average method. Allowance for inventory obsolescence is provided based on the review of the physical conditions of the inventories at end of year.