Authorities on High Alert After PCC Drugs Fears in C. SulawesiSharon HambaliSeptember 18, 2017 by Sharon HambaliSeptember 18, 20170After fears over the street drug Flakka entering Indonesia, anti-drug authorities are shocked at the abuse of a drug known...
Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends To Watch ForSharon HambaliJuly 20, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 20, 20170Indonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to...
The Boom Is Here As Indonesia Tourism Tops Asean GrowthSharon HambaliJuly 20, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 20, 20170Indonesia’s stunning beaches, mountainscapes and jungles are by no means a well-kept secret, but tourism has largely been confined to...
Inul Vizta Karaoke Raid Nets Naked Dancers In East JavaSharon HambaliJuly 18, 2017July 18, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 18, 2017July 18, 20170The manager of the Kediri, East Java, Inul Vizta karaoke is likely to face charges under the controversial pornography laws....
Is Jakarta Set To Lose Capital City Title In 2018?Sharon HambaliJuly 5, 2017July 11, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJuly 5, 2017July 11, 20170Rumours of plans to move Indonesia?s capital from Jakarta to another city in Java or even another region have long...
The Challenges For Global Retail Franchises in IndonesiaSharon HambaliJune 28, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 28, 20170Following the recent shutdown of America?s largest chain of convenience store 7-Eleven, here are the challenges of foreign retail franchises...
Barack Obama To Visit Bali, Yogyakarta And JakartaSharon HambaliJune 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 23, 20170Former US President Barack Obama and family will fly into Bali?s Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, June 23, for...
Densus 88 Name Nine Kampung Melayu Terror SuspectsSharon HambaliJune 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 23, 20170Counterterror unit Densus 88 is confirmed the arrest of nine suspects believed to have been involved in the Kampung Melayu...
Kerobokan Jail Break: Two Foreign Fugitives Arrested in Dili, Timor LesteSharon HambaliJune 22, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 22, 20170Two of four foreign fugitives on the run from Bali?s Kerobokan jail have been apprehended in Timor Leste capital Dili....
Four Foreign Prisoners Escape Kerobokan Correctional Facility in BaliSharon HambaliJune 19, 2017June 20, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 19, 2017June 20, 20170Another prison break happened in Indonesia. This time, it involves four foreign prisoners from Kerobokan Correctional Facility. Here?s how they...
Ngurah Rai International Airport Wet Weather Closure Sees Travellers StrandedSharon HambaliJune 19, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 19, 20170Extreme weather saw Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali shut down this morning, leaving travellers stranded in the sky....
Anti-Drug Chief Reveals Half of Drug Trade Run From PrisonsSharon HambaliJune 19, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 19, 20170The ongoing war on drugs in Indonesia has faced a fresh hurdle with the National Narcotics Agency revealing half of...
How Indonesia’s Hatred Towards LGBT Affects CommunitiesSharon HambaliJune 19, 2017June 19, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 19, 2017June 19, 20170While Indonesia officially recognizes a number of religions and perspectives, the country is largely conservative in social values. This has...
Major Ciputra Golf and Cultural Events Tipped to Boost Foreign TourismSharon HambaliJune 16, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 16, 20170Two major tourism events are expected to boost the number of visitors to Indonesia in the long term, including the...
Bintan Takes On the Maldives With Water Villa Resort DevelopmentSharon HambaliJune 15, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 15, 20170The Bintan development will take inspiration from the world's top tourist destination Maldives, which also boasts stunning waters and natural...
Qatar’ Diplomatic Crisis: What Does it Mean For Indonesia?Sharon HambaliJune 13, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 13, 20170The aftershocks of the diplomatic fall-out between Qatar and other countries in the Middle East region has rippled around the...
7 Best Retirement Locations in Indonesia and The Cost of PropertySharon HambaliJune 5, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 5, 20170Retirement does not only mean the point where a person stops working. The meaning of the word ‘retirement’ may vary...
Jokowi Calls For Prioritising Anti-Terror Law Reforms Following AttacksSharon HambaliJune 1, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 1, 20170ISIS? recent attacks put the nation on high alert. To prevent future terrorist acts, Jokowi called on the DPR to...
Labuan Bajo Tourism Aims High Against South Korea, Bali GiantsSharon HambaliMay 29, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 29, 20170The fame of Labuan Bajo has been rising for two years, but the government wants even more. Here?s how they?re...
Multiple Bomb Explosions Rock Kampung Melayu in JakartaSharon HambaliMay 24, 2017May 24, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 24, 2017May 24, 20170On Wednesday night, May 24, 2017, multiple bombs were detonated at a bus station in East Jakarta, killing several innocent...
Dating An Indonesian: Here’ What Foreigners Need To KnowSharon HambaliMay 23, 2017June 18, 2021 by Sharon HambaliMay 23, 2017June 18, 20210Dating someone with a different cultural background can be interesting, but it is not easy. Here are foreigners tips when...