President Jokowi Responds to Sylviana’s Graft Defense
President Jokowi responds to implications of involvement in the Jakarta Scout Movement graft case....
Facebook Reps to Discuss Fake News in Indonesia Visit
Representatives of the social network giant Facebook are scheduled to meet Indonesia’s Minister of the Communications and Information Ministry, Rudiantara,...
Telkom to Install Its Third Satellite in February
Despite last year’s delay, the state-controlled Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) plans to launch its third satellite worth US$199.7 million this February....
Indonesia to Build Papua Naval Base
According to General Gatot Nurmantyo of the Indonesian Military (TNI), Indonesia will deploy more military personnel in regions like Papua....
Education Ministry to Consolidate Social Aid Data
The Ministry of Education and Culture has been assigned to distribute Smart Indonesia Cards (also known as KIP) to disadvantaged...
111 Islets to Be Part of Indonesian Sovereignty
To secure the country?s defense and security, the Indonesian government hastened the registration of 100-plus islets around the country?s border...
Jokowi Graces New Yogyakarta Int’l Airport Inauguration
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the New Yogyakarta International Airport will be formally held on Monday, January 23, with President Joko ?Jokowi?...
The Harrowing Evolution of Lippo Karawaci
As I sit stuck in bumper-traffic outside Benton Junction on my way home from what seems the umpteenth successive evening,...
Environment Ministry Urges for More Jobs to Cut Wildlife Crimes
According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, providing more employment opportunities in relevant communities will considerably reduce wildlife crimes....
A Resort to Protect Biodiversity in Indonesia
When Andrew Miner discovered Batbitim Island in 2003, he found a remote shark finning camp in a vast sea devastated...
Jakarta’s Former Red Light District Revamped as Sports Hub
Jakarta?s sports enthusiasts will be pleased to know that what used to be the capital?s red light district in Kalijodo...
The Irony Behind Indonesian Literature
Has Indonesian literature really been left behind? Perhaps a more important question: Is it too late to catch up?...
Upscale Resort Rebrands in Jakarta
Intercontinental, one of Jakarta’s most successful hotels, plans to rebrand itself to Ayana Midplaza with hopes of becoming the capital’s...
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RENT A BIKE IN BALI
It is not uncommon for Bali tourists to use motorcycles to experience the scenic landscape of Bali. Here are five...
Intergalactic Parenting
Ruth Reken’s co-authored book, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, explores the experiences of people who have spent a...
Villa Alamanda, the Ubud Sanctuary for Solo Travellers (Advertorial)
Solo travellers looking to have the ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ style holiday experience should consider staying in this secluded luxury villa,...
Pullman Legian Nirwana: Not Your Average Bali Hotel
Hotels in Bali are known to be exceptionally enchanting. After all, who would not want to wake up in the...
This Gadget Knows When You’re Breathing Harmful Air in Indonesia
Researchers from Harvard and Columbia Universities estimated there were more than 90,000 early deaths this year in areas close to...
5 Holiday Shopping Trends to Look Out For This Season
Scandinavian renowned furniture and warehouse store IKEA guides us through this holiday shopping season with its latest winter collection. Whether...
10 Things to Remember About Immigration Raids in Indonesia
Whether checking for documents, reducing the threat of terrorism or countering drug distribution, Indonesian Immigration authorities and the police regularly...
Jakarta Braces for Islamic Hardline Protest Against Governor Ahok
Several businesses in Jakarta have encouraged their employees to stay inside during what many fear will become a violent protest...