Jakarta Restaurants to be Inspected Ahead of the Asian Games
The Jakarta administration is set to inspect restaurants to ensure their safety ahead of the Asian Games. Jakarta Deputy Governor...
Cigarette Ads in South Kalimantan Now Banned
In South Kalimantan, Hulu Sungai Utara district head Abdul Wahid no longer permits cigarette advertising in order to make the...
Flying with Toddlers in Indonesia
Air travel is bad enough in business class let alone economy, but imagine having to travel with a feisty toddler...
E-ticketing System for Jakarta Commuter Lines Collapses, Passengers Fight for Tickets
Commuter line passengers in Greater Jakarta were forced to wait in long lines to purchase single-trip tickets on Monday morning...
The Biggest Lobster Tom Yum Soup in the World?
Have you ever had a bowl of tom yum soup bigger than the diameter of your car hubcaps? You can...
One Dead After 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West Sumatra
A 63-year-old man died on Saturday (July 21) after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Solok regency in Indonesia’s West...
Kids Riding Motorcycle Without Helmets Taught Valuable Lesson by Cop
A short video showing a police officer stopping and lecturing four minors who were riding a motorcycle without helmets in...
How to Act Indonesian 19 – The Do’s and Don’ts
So how is a person supposed to act in Indonesia? Well, it all depends on the situation. Sacha Stevenson gives...
Transjakarta to Provide Special Buses to go Mall-hopping
City-owned bus operator PT Transjakarta has provided two special buses to help shoppers hop from one mall to another in...
Asian Games Torch Goes on Month-Long Journey Around Indonesia
The Asian Games torch is headed out on an 18,000-kilometre journey around Indonesia after ceremonies at an ancient temple where...
Great Market Eats in Kunming, China
Ever wonder what to buy when traveling through a Chinese market in Kunming, China? Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens...
Average Speed, Commuting Times Improve After Odd-Even Policy Extension
The trial expansion of the odd-even license plate policy on Jakarta’s main thoroughfares, which started on July 2, has increased...
How to Act Indonesian Number 16
How does one act for an Indonesian politician? Sacha Stevenson shows you all the right moves in her sixteenth episode...
All You Need to Know About the New Income Tax Rate in Indonesia
Indonesia has a very favourable income tax system for small businesses. Right now it will become even more attractive. This...
Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Indonesia?
“Foreign ownership of houses or apartments falls under the Right of Use category, locally known as Hak Pakai, which is...
Helicopters, a Phone and a Scotch
For some reason, expats often find themselves in the middle of major events and amazing situations as they pursue their...
Things to Do with Your Kids in Bali
VISIT TELLAGANANG RICE TERRACES The Tellaganang rice paddies are the most Instagram-famous in Bali and they are a sight to...
Using Data to Combat Film Piracy
One of the biggest challenges facing the Indonesian movie industry is content protection and piracy. A recent study by the...
A Staycation in Surabaya: Part 2
JW Marriott Surabaya is truly a timeless, luxurious gem right in the heart of downtown Surabaya. JW Marriott Surabaya brings...
Wonderful Flores Heading down the Wrong Path?
When two French visitors returned to Richardo Darung’s guest house in Ruteng, Flores, they told a disturbing story. They had...
Huge Shipment of Key Methampetamine, Ecstasy Ingredient Intercepted in Bali
Bali police said on Monday (Jul 16) they had intercepted a huge haul of Australia-bound cold relief tablets that contained...