SIKM Replaced with CLM for Jakarta Entry and Exit
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is no longer operating the procedure that required a SIKM, or entry and exit permit...
Sports/Health
Top Safe Outdoor Activities Amid COVID-19
Large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) is still under a transitional phase in DKI Jakarta. Other parts of Indonesia are starting to...
Health Ministry: Beware of Double Infection, Dengue and COVID-19
The Director of Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Vector and Zoonotics from the Ministry of Health, Siti Nadia...
Modern Herbal Medicine in Indonesia
Herbal medicine has greatly increased in popularity, due in large part to growing consumer interest in wellness. It is natural...
Back to Reality in the New Normal
Have you ever imagined what our daily lives will be like after the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) end? Understandably, many...
Human Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine to Start in Indonesia Next Month
PT Kalbe Farma Tbk has signed a memorandum of understanding with the South Korean company Genexine, Inc., to develop a...
Staying healthy. How to cope with COVID-19? Can I still see my doctor? Health certificates?
A lot of information is available on COVID-19. For those of us who are living in Jakarta or elsewhere in...
Oops! I Overate Again
Have you seen the memes circulating on social media about the “Quarantine 15”? It’s basically poking fun at the 15...
Your 2020 Guide to Importing Food & Beverages and Medical Devices into Indonesia
Boasting the fourth largest population in the world along with rapid growth of the middle class that has contributed to...
7 Ways Spirituality Can Answer Anxiety during This Pandemic
Have you been thinking unnecessarily about the coronavirus pandemic these days? Have you been worrying about yourself being diagnosed with the virus?...
Cold Sweat
Thinking of fitness applications for the latest action-packed, fully hand-sanitized society we now live in is all due to COVID-19...
Stress, Stress Go Away, Don?t Come Back Any Other Day
When you wake up feeling fresh and looking forward to your day, a trigger just happens to bring up stress....
How to Make Your Own Personal Protective Equipment
As coronavirus spreads across the globe faster than Bieber-fever, there’s something travelling faster than the virus itself; fear. The Indonesian...
Art Therapists Are Not Art Teachers
Boredom can get the best of people, leading them to escape into old, forgotten hobbies and to discover new skills....
I want to stay healthy, so how do I cope with COVID-19? Can I still see my doctor?
A lot of information is available on COVID-19. For those of us who are living in Jakarta or elsewhere in...
The Science of Life Through Ayurveda
Today’s fast-paced lifestyles can take a toll on our bodies. Stress, lack of exercise, and inappropriate nutrition can put us...
Question: I think I’m coming down with something. How can I tell if I may have COVID-19?
In Indonesia, we are not sure how easily transmitted coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, is. It’s best to assume...
Are You at Risk of Getting a Heart Attack or Stroke?
I discuss Cardiovascular disease (CVD) again. I find that knowing your risks helps to prevent serious problems. It also gives...
Rest, Sleep, Eat, and Repeat in Silence
Bali is replete with cookie-cutter wellness retreats. And while this may be sufficient for those looking to take in...
Top 10 Rafting Spots in Indonesia
Many people increasingly enjoy sport that gets the adrenaline pumping. Most of them consider this sport to be a fun...
Let’ Discuss Cholesterol
Living in Indonesia comes with exposure to a lot of temptations. This includes all sorts of food and a less...