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Obituary: Graham James, Trailblazing Entrepreneur, Master of Revelry and Founder of Cafe Batavia

Justin RobertsMay 12, 2023July 18, 2026

by Justin RobertsMay 12, 2023July 18, 20260

I first met Graham James in 1992 and then worked for him until very recently. Not much is known about...

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Indonesian Ministry of Law Proposes Limited Dual Citizenship for Talented Diaspora

28 Jul 2026 — The Indonesian government has proposed introducing limited dual citizenship for talented members of the Indonesian diaspora whose expertise is considered vital to the national interest. The scheme is intended to retain the contributions of highly skilled diaspora members who are reluctant to renounce the citizenship of their host countries. According...

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Indonesian Ministry of Law Proposes Limited Dual Citizenship for Talented Diaspora

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Malaysian Pilot Arrested for Carrying Ecstasy Pills and Methamphetamine at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

31 Jul 2026 — A Malaysian pilot from a foreign airline, identified only by the initials MSO, was arrested by a joint team from the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Customs after allegedly being caught carrying narcotics in the form of ecstasy and methamphetamine. The Director of Narcotics Crimes...

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Malaysian Pilot Arrested for Carrying Ecstasy Pills and Methamphetamine at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

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Now Credit Cards Can Be Used to Pay for MRT Rides

29 Jul 2026 — PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) has launched a new ticket payment system using contactless credit cards, or EMV Contactless. This payment system is the first of its kind to be implemented on a public transport service in Indonesia. The innovation allows residents and foreign tourists travelling on the Jakarta MRT to...

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Now Credit Cards Can Be Used to Pay for MRT Rides

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Dutch National Deported After Damaging Hotel Facilities in South Jakarta

24 Jul 2026 — The South Jakarta Immigration Office has deported a Dutch national with the initials TAV after he allegedly caused a disturbance while staying at a hotel in the Tendean area of Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta. The circulating CCTV footage reportedly shows TAV damaging a water dispenser by kicking it. According to...

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Dutch National Deported After Damaging Hotel Facilities in South Jakarta

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Citadines Sudirman Jakarta Celebrates National Children's Day by Inspiring Future Hospitality Talent Through "Little Hoteliers for a Day"

31 Jul 2026 — In celebration of National Children’s Day, Citadines Sudirman Jakarta welcomed children from Yayasan Remaja Masa Depan “Panti Asuhan Tebet” for a heartwarming and educational initiative titled “Little Hoteliers for a Day” on the 29th of July 2026. The programme was designed to introduce young participants to the world of hospitality...

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Citadines Sudirman Jakarta Celebrates National Children’s Day by Inspiring Future Hospitality Talent Through “Little Hoteliers for a Day”

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