Get Ready To Wave The Red And White
With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching and the country already painting itself red and white, August is always a...
East Bali Cashew takes a Bite Out of Eco-Tourism
Against the stunning backdrop of Mt Agung, in a humble low-rise building in the East Bali village of Desa Ban,...
Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its Way
Dropping some zeroes from Indonesia’s currency has long been touted by the country’s central bank, community groups and lawmakers, but...
Police Smash Cyber Crime Ring Targeting Foreigners
Police have arrested 92 Chinese and Taiwanese cyber crime suspects after allegedly forming a syndicate targeting other foreign nationals based...
Jazz Gunung Bromo: The Yin And Yang of Music And Nature
Jazz Gunung Bromo, one of the country’s largest musical festival which has become a stalwart of the cultural calendar, will...
Dog Meat Outlawed Following Shock Bali Investigation
The sale of dog meat has been officially outlawed in Bali following an international outcry from animal rights activists, Bali...
30,000 Flock The Streets in Clean Up Jakarta Day Events
Each year, thousands of volunteers take to the streets of Jakarta to clean up the city in a mass effort...
Dogged Lies: Bali Official Denies Dog Meat Report
A recent Australian media investigation which reported Bali food vendors are serving unwitting tourists dog meat are just lies designed...
Social Media Giants Face Extinction Under Anti-Extremism Push
The government has tipped an outright ban on social media networks as part of a crackdown on radicalisation and communications...
Aceh Canings To Be Conducted In Private
Public caning punishments in the North Sumatra province of Aceh, which practices Sharia law, has long been controversial courting international...
Migrating Birds Threaten Juanda Airport Flights
Migrating birds have flocked to Surabaya?s Juanda Airport causing concerns of the possibility of a major safety incident....
Special Economic Zone to Boost National Tourism Sector
Each zone will be established in a region in which a variety of industries are expected to grow and thrive...
Six Degrees: Home Away From Home For Travelling Young Expats
For expats who live outside of the capital city, a visit to Jakarta can be a stressful and unenjoyable time....
A Users Guide To New Transport Regulations, Tariffs
The Transport Ministry has introduced a slew of regulatory reforms aimed at evening out the public transport industry which has...
Jonan: Prices Steady Amid Strong Supply
A predicted post-holiday fuel increase has been postponed until at least September with Energy Minister Ignasius Jonan spruiking strong fuel...
Batik Air Route Expansion Hoped To Be Next Step In Tourist Boom
The new international routes are expected bring more foreign visits to Indonesia with the airline reaching international aviation standards....
Flight Route Expansion Leads Airport Operator Growth Plan
Airport operator Angkasa Pura I and II are hoping the added routes will see record passengers in the first half...
Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In Indonesia
The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia...
Hoax Or Higher Power? Sulawesi’s ‘Miracle’ Baby
The small town of Karuen in Enrekang district, South Sulawesi, has been divided this week over the apparent miracle virgin...
Tourist Hotspot Crater Eruption Ends In Tragedy
While the eruption recorded no fatalities, the response proved disastrous with Search and Rescue Agency officers killed in a helicopter...
Muslim Leaders Call For Starbucks Boycott Over Pro-LGBT Stance
Some of Indonesia’s most prominent Muslim leaders have called for a boycott of US coffee chain Starbucks after becoming aware...