Riot in Banda Aceh Prison over Transfer of Three InmatesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 5, 2018January 5, 20180 Law enforcers have managed to control a riot that broke in a prison in the Banda Aceh Prison on Thursday...
Government Raises Duty-Free Limit to US$500Indonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 30, 2017December 30, 20170 The government has announced that it has raised the limit for duty-free shopping items into the country from US$250 to...
Call for Tolerance after Threat against Companies Forcing Muslim Staff to Wear Christmas GarbIndonesia ExpatDecember 22, 2017January 9, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 22, 2017January 9, 20180 Following a threat by Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) to raid companies forcing Muslims to wear Christmas attire, the police have...
Illegal Trade Putting Pangolins in Indonesia at High Risk of ExtinctionIndonesia ExpatDecember 22, 2017January 9, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 22, 2017January 9, 20180 Illegal poaching and trade of endangered animals are putting pangolins in Indonesia at serious risk of extinction, according to a...
Chubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of JapanIndonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 20210 Christabel Sasabone spent a week in Chubu, Japan and showcases some unique destinations for the adventurous and curious traveller who...
Holistic Education–Going Beyond AcademicsIndonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 20210 Foreword by: Joel Grant, Operations Manager of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation Not all learning happens in the...
Help Friends for Life with Bali Dynasty ResortIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 20210 Since 2016, Bali Dynasty Resort has been reaching out to less fortunate people in Bali through a charity project called...
Saving the Sumatran ElephantsIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017March 12, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017March 12, 20230 Currently, there are roughly 2,400 – 2,800 Sumatran elephants left in the wild. Their survival is threatened by hunters, deforestation...
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose PolygamyIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 20210 31 year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her...
A Dazzling Festive Season with Shangri-La Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2017November 10, 20210 This festive season, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta presents a dazzling celebration throughout December. The hotel will celebrate the gift of the...
Anies Looks to Experts for Solutions to Jakarta Flood ProblemIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2017December 14, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2017December 14, 20170 Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan said the city is making efforts to provide short term solutions to Jakarta’s flooding problems, but...
No Bikinis and Alcohol Allowed in This Year’ Djakarta Warehouse Project, City Officials WarnIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2017December 14, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2017December 14, 20170 This year’s Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), touted as one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in Southeast Asia, may...
Air Asia Resumes Bali Flights and Offer Passengers Compensation OptionsIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20170 After flights to and from Bali had been stopped due to the recent volcanic activities of Mount Agung, Air Asia...
Jakarta plans Congestion Tax to Push People towards Public TransportIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20170 In an attempt to push people to use public transportation, the Jakarta government says it plans to introduce a congestion tax...
Crown’ Golden Relay: Helping Disabled Children with Yayasan Sayap Ibu BintaroIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017November 10, 20210 In 2015, Crown marked its fiftieth birthday by holding a charity event called the Golden Relay. Offices around the world...
36 Hours in SurabayaIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017November 10, 20210 Do you want to explore Surabaya, but don’t know how to begin your journey? Don’t worry, The SNA Media Club...
Why Learning Bahasa is Essential for ExpatsIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 20170 Learning the local language is essential for people moving to a new country, but is often taken lightly by many...
Lion Air Senior Pilot Arrested in Hotel for Alleged Drug UseIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017March 9, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2017March 9, 20240 The police have confirmed the arrest of a senior Lion Air pilot after he was caught to be in possession...
Dengue Vaccine ControversyIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 5, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 5, 20170 The outcry of dengue in Southeast Asia and the confusion and concern regarding its vaccine in the Philippines is something...
Homegrown Beauty ? A Simple Guide to Indonesian Cosmetic BrandsIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 20210 Often considered as the recession-proof business, the beauty industry attracts both the enthusiast and entrepreneur around the world. There is...
The Resurrection of KrakatauIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 20210 When Krakatau erupted in 1883, it became the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. Scientists stationed in Batavia (Jakarta)...