Pythons Invade Jakarta Due to Imbalanced EcosystemIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 20210 The phenomenon of pythons appearing in Jakarta is happening again. The strange occurrence is said to be caused by an...
Three Hikers in Dieng Killed by Lightning StrikeIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210 The Dieng hiking trail on Mt. Prau has been temporarily closed due to extreme weather conditions that caused the deaths...
Borobudur Reliefs Tell Wise TalesIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210 Borobudur Temple was built in the eighth century and has more than 2,670 reliefs. Each set of reliefs tells a...
Despite Setbacks, Government Sets Ticket Price for LRTIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210 Despite ongoing construction and land acquisition problems, the government has set the price of the upcoming Jabodebek LRT tickets for...
Fake Diplomas Reflect Indonesia’s Broken Education SystemIndonesia ExpatApril 25, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 25, 2017November 11, 20210 With chop shops camouflaged as ?foreign-licensed? universities or ?economic institutes?, the demand for fake diplomas is growing in Indonesia....
West Sumatra Eyes Potential of Owl AgritourismIndonesia ExpatApril 24, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 24, 2017November 11, 20210 With thousands of majestic owls living in the area, a local environmental centre plans to develop a new agritourism concept...
Motocross Circuit Aims to Boost Lombok TourismIndonesia ExpatApril 21, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 21, 2017November 11, 20210 In order to bolster tourism interest on Lombok, PT Angkasa Pura I will soon develop an international standard motocross circuit...
Politicians Mull Foreign Ownership in Indonesia’s Insurance GameIndonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 20210 A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
What Vaccines Should Have Your Extra Attention in Indonesia? (Advertorial)Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 20210 Most people who come to work and live in Indonesia are advised to have a set of vaccinations on top...
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality SpermIndonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 20210 Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Will Indonesia’s Public Transportation Abandon Gasoline?Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 20210 The government aims to change public transportation in Indonesia by switching vehicles from being gasoline powered to running on natural...
Foreign Football Players Participate in Liga 1 Match without KITASIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 20210 Sports officials are outraged due to a violation by PT Liga Indonesia Baru, which allowed foreign players to participate in...
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 20210 In order to protect consumers from illegal money changers, the government has been identifying them and pledging to take action...
UPDATE: Indonesia’s First Disneyland Was Fake NewsIndonesia ExpatApril 17, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 17, 2017November 11, 20210 Aiming to boost local tourism, the regent of Boyolali is cooperating with foreign investors and local developers to build a...
Legendary Alun-Alun Surya Kencana is Alive with Edelweiss, SceneryIndonesia ExpatApril 14, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 14, 2017November 11, 20210 With its edelweiss, stunning scenery and local lore Alun-alun Surya Kencana will send your heart beating at full gallop....
Government Dusts Off Plans to Move Capital to Ease Jakarta CongestionIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 20210 As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...
Credit Cards to be Removed from Obligatory Tax Report for ExpatsIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 20210 The government will no longer want to see credit bills to assess taxes owed by expats. This come as new...
Officials: Jakarta’s Airport Train On Track for CompletionIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 20210 The project is a route to and from Soekarno Hatta and Manggarai. PT Raillink claims it will be ready for...
Police Officer Foils Mugging Attempt Aboard Angkot Mini BusIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 20210 A police officer foiled an attempt to mug a fellow passenger aboard an Angkot in East Jakarta, shooting a man...
Jakarta’s MRT is on Track to Open in 2019Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 20210 Jakarta?s MRT will begin operating in early 2019 but local government dithering risks delays for northern route, planners say....
Local, French Investors Vie for North Bali Airport ProjectIndonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 10, 2017November 11, 20210 The government will publish plans for a new airport in North Bali amid surge in overseas air traffic to the...