BMKG: High Waves To Strike West Java’ South Coast
The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) has warned fishing communities and tourists along West Java?s south coast,...
Bleeding Hearts Beware: Fraudulent Donation Scams
With poverty still high in Indonesia, some scammers look to exploit the goodwill of strangers and worshippers by soliciting donations...
Pelindo II to Foster National Ports Cooperation with International Players
China?s largest port firm, Ningbo Zhousan, signed an MoU with Pelindo II earlier this month in a large investment for...
Government is Ready to Support an Eco-friendlier Transportation Sector
Following ever-increasing energy consumption in the transportation sector, the government has prepared programmes to reduce the harmful environmental impact....
Bali One Step Closer in Benoa Port Plan
In addition to offering an alternative transportation hub for domestic and international tourists arriving in Bali, the harbour is expected...
Bandung Police Smash Motorcycle Theft Gang
Police in Bandung arrested six members of a motorcycle theft gang in an effort to crackdown on crime in the...
Sanur Death Case Breakthrough
Investigations into the suspicious death of an Australian man earlier this week in Sanur, Bali, continue after police discovered blood...
Tourist Killed in Bali Magic Mushrooms Misadventure
A 23-year-old Singaporean tourist died on Saturday, May 6, after reportedly falling from a balcony in Bali while under the...
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be deciphered
Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently....
Spate of Bear Attacks Put Jambi Residents On Edge
Deforestation in Jambi is forcing humans and wildlife to live ever closer, seeing bear attacks rise in the area....
Cellular Tower Battery Theft in Indonesia
Police have apprehended a man suspected of stealing batteries from a Telkomsel cellular signal transmitter tower in Lampung....
Foul Play Suspected in Australian’s Death in Sanur
Police are investigating the suspicious death of an Australian national in seaside resort town Sanur, Bali, on Monday, May 8....
New Credit Card Interest Rates From June After Bank Indonesia Rule
Customers will be notified of changes to credit card interest rates in the lead up to the June 1 drop....
Begal Gang Arrested in Bali Sting
Kuta police chief Wayan Sumara said five gang members suspected of begal attacks were arrested on April 22 in tourist...
Death Of British Woman In Gili Trawangan Assumed To Be Suicide
The death of a British woman in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, is assumed to be suicide after initial investigations....
Drunk Teenager Removed From Commuter Train in Depok
A drunken 16-year-old was removed from a commuter train in Depok after passengers complained of his behaviour....
Will Indonesia’s Highway Payment become 100% Cashless by October 2017?
The government has targeted Indonesia?s highways to be 100 percent cash free by October. Now, the ministry and banks are...
Soetta Customs Thwart Drug Smugglers in Bumper Month
The stings netted a total 10.7 kilograms of methamphetamine. Two attempts were made through smuggling in packages and the other...
Singaporean Tourist Attacked by Young Komodo Dragon on Picture Perfect Holiday
A Singaporean tourist has suffered serious injuries after a komodo dragon attack this week....
Understanding ‘Bule Prices’ in Indonesia
A huge price disparity between local and foreign tourists reaching every sector from transportation threatens Indonesia?s tourism industry....
Denmark Seeks More Wind Power Plant Opportunities in Indonesia
With two major wind power plant projects in the works, Danish investors are on the hunt to develop more cooperations...