Malaysia Finds Mutations of Corona D614G, Allegedly from Indonesia and the PhilippinesIndonesia ExpatOctober 18, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 18, 2020July 9, 20210 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 SoldiersIndonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 20210 Kodam IB Diponegoro has declared that they are to take firm action against soldiers who partake in “deviant sexual behaviour”,...
Cinemas Opening at Reduced CapacityIndonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2020July 9, 20210 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 BaliIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 20210 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 OpenedIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2020July 9, 20210 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 TestIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 20210 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 BlockedIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020August 29, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020August 29, 20240 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 AttemptIndonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 15, 2020July 9, 20210 Two foreign tourists, Trina Nguyen, 38, and Lucifer Everylove, 37, were found exhausted and trapped in the forest of Mount...
KPAI Says Children Participating in Demonstrations Are Tired of Not Going to SchoolIndonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 20210 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 2020Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 14, 2020July 9, 20210 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 BandungIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 20210 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 DemonstrationsIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 20210 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 2020Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 20210 The Indonesian government will start a COVID-19 vaccine programme in early November 2020. The announcement was made by Minister of...
Robby Sumampow, Indo Kordsa Entrepreneur and Owner DiesIndonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 13, 2020July 9, 20210 Robby Sumampow, 76, the owner of the tire cloth issuer PT Indo Kordsa, passed away on Sunday 11th October. The...
Transitional PSBB: Activities Still RestrictedIndonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 12, 2020July 9, 20210 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 PSBBIndonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 11, 2020July 9, 20210 The DKI Jakarta provincial government has repealed the emergency brake policy for social distancing in the capital. Starting from 12th...
Jokowi Declares Protests Based on Fake NewsIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 20210 President Joko Widodo stated that the demonstrations against the Omnibus Law that have been widespread across Indonesia are a result...
New Ballroom, Events and Meeting Facilities at Mandarin Oriental, JakartaIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 20210 Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has just finished renovating its events and meetings facilities. From private events to meetings and weddings, the newly...
Anies Baswedan Inspects Damages Omnibus Law Demo in Jakarta: Respect Citizens’ RightsIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 20210 DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has said the demonstrations against the Omnibus Law, or the Job Creation Law, is protected...
Foreign Analysts Predict Impact of the Omnibus Law on Job CreationIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 20210 The Omnibus Law on Job Creation was passed by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday. A number of...
Public Complaints on Government Handling of COVID-19 EncouragedIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2020July 9, 20210 According to the expert staff to the Minister of Apparatus and Public Service from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Yusharto,...