Helping the Evacuees from Bali’s Mount Agung
Assistance comes in many forms for the evacuees from Mount Agung in northeastern Bali. The Indonesian government, local non-profit organizations...
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Can Millennials Really Create Change?
Caranissa Djatmiko discusses why Millennials are more than just a group of smartphone zombies and how technology provides the necessary...
Jakarta-Surabaya High Speed Train Will Compete with Air Travel Times
The Jakarta-Surabaya high speed train will become a viable alternative to plane travel with the Indonesian and Japanese partnership agreeing...
Moazzam Malik: the British Ambassador Who Wants to Make a Difference in Education
Singapore National Academy had the pleasure of hosting the British Ambassador to Indonesia for around 90 minutes during which we...
Finding Your Dream Home in Jakarta With the Help of an Expat Specialist
Home sweet home is hard to find in Jakarta. House hunting expats know all about the complicated processes, beginning with...
Meals on Wheels – Jakarta’s Best Food Vans
Food writer May Tien samples the tasty morsels on offer at the latest pop-up food venues. One thing I miss...
Sin Tax Says ‘Put Down the Smokes’
Like much of the world, smoking continues to be one of Indonesia’s top public health priorities. But, with the cheapest...
A Check-Up on Indonesia’s Healthcare Sector
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has led a push for more foreign investment and a loosening of bureaucratic reins in several...
Hit the Streets and Get Walking, Jakarta
Few were shocked back in July when a global study found Indonesia to be the country which walks the least....
A Beginners Guide to Idul Adha in Indonesia
The lead up to Idul Adha in Jakarta is an interesting time. Unlike ahead of Idul Fitri when millions leave...
Sitting Down With Football Superstar Stefano Lilipaly
Football is extremely popular in Indonesia. It’s a sport that anyone can play no matter how rich or poor you...
The Root of All Evil
A travel agency has scammed millions of dollars from Muslims who wanted to visit Mecca. Victims are now clamouring for...
The Road to the Asian Games 2018
The middle of August has been a busy time for the Indonesian government. The 50th anniversary of the Association of...
On Top of the World: Hiking Across Indonesia
Indonesia is well known as a country with many major volcanoes, with the majority of the 130 still active. Situated...
Nationwide Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign Kicks Off
The Government of Indonesia kicked off its most ambitious immunization drive to date this week in Yogyakarta, with aims to...
August: An Auspicious Month to Celebrate Indonesia and the Region
This month Indonesia celebrates its 72nd anniversary of independence. Millions of children around the archipelago will spend August 17 playing...
Visa Laws Set to Relax Under Immigration, Foreign Affairs Ministry Plan
Visa requirements and stay permit application procedures will be eased for foreign experts and investors under a plan announced Tuesday,...
Get Ready To Wave The Red And White
With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching and the country already painting itself red and white, August is always a...
Prepare to Farewell Rupiah’ Zeroes If Central Bank Has Its Way
Dropping some zeroes from Indonesia’s currency has long been touted by the country’s central bank, community groups and lawmakers, but...
Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian Women
Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there...
Indonesia’s Tourism: Three Major Trends To Watch For
Indonesia has been a world favourite holiday destination for decades, with tourists from Australia and Southeast Asia mainly flocking to...