World Bank Projects Higher Than Expected Economic Growth in 2017
The economic growth for 2017 remains upbeat as the latest World Bank report projects it at 5.3 percent, higher than...
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Environment Ministry Urges for More Jobs to Cut Wildlife Crimes
According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, providing more employment opportunities in relevant communities will considerably reduce wildlife crimes....
Narcotics Agency Blames Drug-Using Pilots for Indonesian Plane Crashes
The anti-narcotics agency head minced no words when he blamed pilots on drugs as one of the leading causes of...
32 Alleged Sex Workers Arrested by Immigration Office
32 foreigners, allegedly sex workers, were arrested by investigators of the Immigration Office under the Law and Human Rights Ministry...
Ahok-Djarot Wins More Swing Voters After First Debate
A survey conducted after the first gubernatorial debate held on Friday evening, January 13, showed that many undecided voters have...
Indonesia Launches Anti-Hoax Campaign to Battle Fake News
In an attempt to stop the rampant circulation of hoaxes on the Internet and several social media platforms, an anti-hoax...
New Year, Old Cons
Despite repeated calls for a national ‘mental revolution’, Indonesia remains ripe for scams perpetrated by self-styled holy men claiming magical...
An Investor’ Guide: Hot Verticals in Indonesia for 2017
Savvy investors in Indonesia are positioning themselves to mop the floor in spaces that orbit e-commerce. But other hot verticals...
How the Government Aims to Better Connect Indonesia’s Cities in 2017
Connecting people in a nation like Indonesia – which has an extremely diverse geography across thousands of islands – will...
Indonesian Fighters Bag 2 Titles at ONE Championship MMA Event
At the ONE Championship MMA event held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Saturday, January 14, three Indonesian mixed martial...
Puteri Indonesia to Represent ‘Unity in Diversity’ with Garuda Costume at Miss Universe 2016
Puteri Indonesia 2016 Kezia Warouw will be gracing the stage in a stunning garuda national costume at this year’s celebration...
Human Rights Commission: Religious Intolerance in Indonesia Is Alarming
Among the notable trends that defined 2016 in Indonesia was the growing sense of religious intolerance as evidenced by the...
Minister Pandjaitan Defends Jokowi’ Aim to Have ‘Bules’ Running State-Owned Enterprises
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan expressed his agreement with President Jokowi pushing to have foreigners taking charge of...
Jakarta’s Former Red Light District Revamped as Sports Hub
Jakarta?s sports enthusiasts will be pleased to know that what used to be the capital?s red light district in Kalijodo...
Tycoon Allies with Trump, Plans to Build Race Track, Theme Park
The Trump brand is coming to Indonesia through a partnership with one of its biggest business moguls. Indonesian tycoon Hary...
Foreign Diplomats Submit Credentials, Start Official Indonesian Duties
Eight new foreign ambassadors submitted their letters of credentials to President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo today, January 12, at the State...
Indonesian Navy Signs US$170 Million Procurement Contract
In line with their 2017 work plan, the Indonesian Navy has closed a procurement contract on goods and services worth...
Bali Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Tiger Airways Australia Flights
Bali Civil Aviation Authority representatives announced the suspension of Tiger Airways Australia earlier yesterday, January 11, for violating aviation regulations...
US Sanctions Four Militants Linked with Islamic State
The US State Department now recognizes the Islamic State-linked Indonesian extremist organization responsible for the fatal attack in Jakarta on...
Terrorists Allegedly Using PayPal, Bitcoin for Funding
Terrorists in the Middle East are funding their spurious activities in the country using electronic payments and bitcoins, said an...
Indonesia Blocks 800,000 Sites in 2016
The Indonesian government tightens its grip on the Internet as it blocked 800,000 websites in 2016....