Diponegoro Military Denies Mercy for LGBTQ+ TNI SoldiersIndonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 202101546Kodam IB Diponegoro has declared that they are to take firm action against soldiers who partake in “deviant sexual behaviour”,...
Cinemas Opening at Reduced CapacityIndonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 202101707Cinemas in DKI Jakarta can operate again under the transitional large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). However, the capacity of visitors is...
Australian Policy Impacts Tourism in BaliIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 202104028The Australian government has said it will not allow any Australian citizens to travel to Bali until the end of...
The First Indonesian Coffee Shop in Germany Officially OpenedIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 202103287My Bali Coffee, an Indonesian coffee shop, is opening for the first time in Germany, in the old town of...
Sanctions for Residents Who Refuse Swab TestIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 202101173The Regional Regulation Formation Agency (Bapemperda DPRD) and the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta are currently preparing regional regulations on...
Here’s How to Report Cell Phones Purchased from Abroad and Avoid Getting BlockedIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020March 23, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020March 23, 2023039137On 15th September, a new policy aimed at eradicating black market mobile phone sales went live. Under the new policy,...
Two Tourists Saved from Mount Agung Climb AttemptIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 202105989Two foreign tourists, Trina Nguyen, 38, and Lucifer Everylove, 37, were found exhausted and trapped in the forest of Mount...
Are Maths and Science Getting Tougher? A for Effort Can AssistIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 202103165Maths and science are definitely not every student’s forte. Asking teachers and friends to understand these two subjects is one...
Karimunjawa National Park ReopensIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 202102153The idyllic island of Kariumjawa, off the north coast of Java, is set to reopen for tourism from 16th October....
KPAI Says Children Participating in Demonstrations Are Tired of Not Going to SchoolIndonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 202101426Jasra Putra, the Commissioner for the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has suggested that the reason behind the high number...
Conditions for Foreigners Entering Indonesia per October 2020Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 202107905The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has decided to change the criteria for foreigners who are exempted from...
Jokowi Stimulates Vaccine Distribution in Bali and BandungIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 202103270Bali has been confirmed as a priority area for COVID-19 vaccines after Jokowi announced that he is to visit the...
Monas Closed Amidst Omnibus Law DemonstrationsIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 202102287The waves of rejection over the Job Creation or Omnibus Law didn’t stop on Thursday 8th October. The mass demonstrations...
Indonesia to Begin Vaccine Programme in November 2020Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 202103324The Indonesian government will start a COVID-19 vaccine programme in early November 2020. The announcement was made by Minister of...
Singapore and Indonesia to Launch Green Lane for Essential TravelIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 202104021Singapore and Indonesia have made an agreement to launch a green lane for essential and business and travel between the...
Foreign Property Ownership Discussion on Omnibus LawIndonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 202105037The issue of apartment ownership by foreign nationals re-emerged after the Omnibus Law on the Job Creation Bill was passed...
Transitional PSBB: Activities Still RestrictedIndonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 202102464Governor Anies Baswedan has relaxed the social restriction policy to the level of transitional PSBB starting today, Monday 12th October...
DKI Jakarta Returns to Transitional PSBBIndonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020July 9, 202104339The DKI Jakarta provincial government has repealed the emergency brake policy for social distancing in the capital. Starting from 12th...
Shinta Dhanuwardoyo, One of Indonesia’s Pioneering Women in TechIndonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020November 10, 202103183The CEO and founder of Bubu.com, Shinta Witoyo Dhanuwardoyo, had her early encounter with the internet in Oregon, USA, and...
Jokowi Declares Protests Based on Fake NewsIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 202101635President Joko Widodo stated that the demonstrations against the Omnibus Law that have been widespread across Indonesia are a result...
Anies Baswedan Inspects Damages Omnibus Law Demo in Jakarta: Respect Citizens’ RightsIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 202102291DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has said the demonstrations against the Omnibus Law, or the Job Creation Law, is protected...