Singapore-Indonesia Corridor Opens Next Week, Here’s the Passenger Flow
The Indonesian and Singaporean governments will open a travel corridor arrangement (TCA) starting 26th October 2020, one of which is...
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Top Ten Apps to Have in Indonesia
In Indonesia, it’s clear how many people rely on smartphones to go about their day to day lives. With more...
Malaysia Finds Mutations of Corona D614G, Allegedly from Indonesia and the Philippines
Malaysia is again reporting cases of the Corona D614G mutation. Corona D614G mutations were detected among COVID-19 cases in Lahad...
Diponegoro Military Denies Mercy for LGBTQ+ TNI Soldiers
Kodam IB Diponegoro has declared that they are to take firm action against soldiers who partake in “deviant sexual behaviour”,...
Cinemas Opening at Reduced Capacity
Cinemas 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 Bali
The 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 Opened
My 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 Test
The 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 Blocked
On 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 Attempt
Two 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 Assist
Maths and science are definitely not every student’s forte. Asking teachers and friends to understand these two subjects is one...
Karimunjawa National Park Reopens
The 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 School
Jasra 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 2020
The 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 Bandung
Bali 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 Demonstrations
The 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 2020
The 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 Travel
Singapore 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 Law
The issue of apartment ownership by foreign nationals re-emerged after the Omnibus Law on the Job Creation Bill was passed...
Transitional PSBB: Activities Still Restricted
Governor Anies Baswedan has relaxed the social restriction policy to the level of transitional PSBB starting today, Monday 12th October...
DKI Jakarta Returns to Transitional PSBB
The DKI Jakarta provincial government has repealed the emergency brake policy for social distancing in the capital. Starting from 12th...