East Jakarta Authorities Apprehend Youth on the StreetIndonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 9, 20180Local authorities have apprehended dozens of teenagers identified as itinerant street kids from different provinces for displaying antisocial behavior on...
Ahok Has Filed for Divorce, Lawyer ConfirmsSania RasyidJanuary 9, 2018January 9, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 9, 2018January 9, 20180Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama has taken legal measures to divorce Veronica Tan, his wife of 20 years, Ahok’s lawyer has...
Images of World’ Ugliest Pig Captured in IndonesiaSania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018June 9, 2021 by Sania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018June 9, 20210World’s Ugliest Pig Researchers have managed to capture and share rare pictures of Javan warty pigs, often described as the...
Government Launches Cybersecurity Agency to Fight Fake NewsSania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018January 8, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 8, 2018January 8, 20180As part of an attempt to fight the rampant production and spread of false news in Indonesia, the government has...
Indonesia Looking to Halve Forest Fires in Ambitious New PlanSania RasyidJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 20180Indonesia plans to reduce by almost half the number of fire hotspots in the country by 2019 as part of...
Hundreds of Couples Marry on New Year’ Eve in Jakarta Mass WeddingSania RasyidJanuary 2, 2018January 2, 2018 by Sania RasyidJanuary 2, 2018January 2, 20180While many people in Jakarta were out on the streets on Sunday night to bring in the new year, hundreds...
Chubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of JapanIndonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2017November 10, 20210Christabel Sasabone spent a week in Chubu, Japan and showcases some unique destinations for the adventurous and curious traveller who...
Delving into the Dark WebKenneth YeungDecember 18, 2017April 17, 2025 by Kenneth YeungDecember 18, 2017April 17, 20250Much has been written in Indonesia about the ‘deep web’ and the ‘dark web’ – much of it ill-informed scaremongering....
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose PolygamyIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021031 year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her...
Club Med Resorts in Hokkaido ? A Unique Ski and Winter Wonderland Holiday the Entire Family will LoveMay TienDecember 18, 2017December 4, 2019 by May TienDecember 18, 2017December 4, 20190Ever wonder what it’s like to experience an all-inclusive resort vacation in one of the world’s top-rated ski destinations? Writer...
A Dazzling Festive Season with Shangri-La Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2017November 10, 20210This festive season, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta presents a dazzling celebration throughout December. The hotel will celebrate the gift of the...
Sexploitation, Lies and VideoKenneth YeungDecember 6, 2017July 7, 2018 by Kenneth YeungDecember 6, 2017July 7, 20180Amid the almost daily allegations of sexual abuse by Hollywood celebrities, there is an understandable response of condemnation and moral...
Common Myths About Doing Business in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 20210Indonesia is a land of great potential. Rich in culture and resources, the world’s largest archipelago offers a wide array...
Tarek Razik Ed.D, The New Head of School at JIS, and the Business of International EducationIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 20170In this exclusive interview, Jakarta Intercultural School’s new Head of School shares his thoughts on the business of education as...
Chef Matias Ayala, Executive Chef of the Raffles Hotel JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 10, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017December 10, 20200The Raffles Jakarta’s name is synonymous with elegance, luxury and refinement when it comes to the hotel experience and fine...
Saving the Slow LorisIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 20210The Kukangku Foundation (My Loris) is holding a special campaign to protect lorises from the threat of extinction due to...
The Legendary Badminton Player Taufik HidayatIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 20210The SNA Media Club’s latest article is about the celebrated sportsman Taufik Hidayat, an Indonesian Olympic champion in the field...
Margie Mason, Pulitzer-Prize Winning JournalistIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 20170Margie Mason was part of a small team of female investigative journalists for the Associated Press who worked tirelessly on...
Classic Indonesian Films – What to WatchIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2017November 10, 20210Makbul Mubarak, a film director and lecturer at Multimedia Nusantara University, shares his perspective on Indonesia’s golden ages in film...
Solar Energy: The Key to Sustainability in Raja AmpatAngela JelitaNovember 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaNovember 8, 20170Indonesia’s islands span a distance equivalent to one-eighth of the Earth’s circumference. Understandably, one of the main challenges the country...
The Fight Against Paediatric CancerIndonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2017November 10, 20210Yayasan Pita Kuning Anak Indonesia (Yellow Ribbon) is campaigning for funds and access to treatments for children who have been...