Indonesia’s Unique Sanctions for Not Wearing MasksIndonesia ExpatSeptember 1, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 1, 2020July 9, 20210 President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said that before a vaccination becomes available, governors across the nation must remain focussed on...
Highest Recorded Number of New Cases in JakartaIndonesia ExpatAugust 31, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 31, 2020July 9, 20210 The COVID-19 task force for Indonesia has confirmed that on 30th August, there were 2,858 new cases of the virus...
100 Indonesian Doctors Died from COVID-19Indonesia ExpatAugust 31, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 31, 2020July 9, 20210 A total of 100 doctors have died due to being infected with COVID-19. Despite this, the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI)...
The Most Common Cryptocurrency Types ExplainedIndonesia ExpatAugust 30, 2020June 15, 2026 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 30, 2020June 15, 20260 Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular investment type, with thousands around the world mining and trading digital money. However, there...
Jokowi Officially Opens Yogyakarta International AirportIndonesia ExpatAugust 30, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 30, 2020July 9, 20210 President Joko Widodo has inaugurated Yogyakarta International Airport, code YIA, Airport on Friday 28th August 2020. The new airport has...
Government Provided Wifi in JakartaIndonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2020July 29, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2020July 29, 20250 The provincial government of DKI Jakarta has launched the “JakWiFi” program. It has been developed to improve the quality of...
Rp 100,000 Fines for Not Wearing Masks in BaliIndonesia ExpatAugust 28, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 28, 2020July 9, 20210 Bali has enforced COVID-19 health protocols by setting a Rp 100,000 fine for people who are not wearing masks in...
Transitional PSBB Extended until 10th SeptemberIndonesia ExpatAugust 28, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 28, 2020July 9, 20210 Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan officially extended the transitional large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) for another two weeks, until 10th...
Netflix Subscription Prices in Indonesia RiseIndonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 20210 Netflix has increased its subscription prices in Indonesia, Starting 1st September, following a 10% increase in value-added tax (VAT). In...
Jakarta Provincial Government Allows Live Music PerformancesIndonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 20210 Restaurants and cafes in DKI Jakarta are now allowed to showcase live music sessions during the transitional large-scale social restrictions...
Village in Bali Returns to AgricultureIndonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2020July 9, 20210 Tembok Village, approximately 90km from Denpasar, has adapted to the new normal as the tourism sector of Bali slumping. To...
Extraordinary New Normal Events Ready in Bali International Convention CentreIndonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2020July 9, 20210 The extensive MICE repertoire of Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) has elevated the hygiene and safety standards to bring fresh...
The New Normal Way to Watch Movies in CinemasIndonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2020July 9, 20210 The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has decided to reopen cinemas soon. DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has warned cinema...
People Queue for Divorces in BandungIndonesia ExpatAugust 25, 2020January 6, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 25, 2020January 6, 20230 The Soreang Religious Court in Bandung Regency has responded to a video that went viral on social media showing dozens...
Coronavirus Vaccine Injection Begins January 2021Indonesia ExpatAugust 25, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 25, 2020July 9, 20210 President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had confirmed that the government will begin a vaccination programme for Indonesians in 2021. This was...
Odd-even Number Policy QuestionedIndonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2020July 9, 20210 The Department of Transportation in Jakarta has responded to uncertainty about the odd-even number policy in Jakarta. The response was...
Two Foreigners Arrested in Bekasi for Hypnosis FraudIndonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2020July 9, 20210 Police have arrested two Iranian men for committing fraud by hypnosis. The two brothers are currently being held at Bekasi...
Attorney General Office on FireIndonesia ExpatAugust 23, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 23, 2020July 9, 20210 A great fire has struck the Attorney General’s Office building at No 1 Jalan Sultan Hasanudin Dalam, in South Jakarta...
Reviewed Process Before Bali Reopens to Foreign TouristsIndonesia ExpatAugust 22, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 22, 2020July 9, 20210 The Government of Bali plans to welcome foreign tourists on September 11, 2020 if the following conditions are reviewed accordingly:...
Application Period for Residence Permits ExtendedIndonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 20210 The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has once again adjusted conditions for foreigners in Indonesia due to the COVID-19...
Tourist Billed Rp1million by Police in Bali Traffic ViolationsIndonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 20210 A police officer in Jembrana, Bali, is in the spotlight for asking a Japanese tourist for Rp1 million for violating...