German Tourists Detained by Sharia Police for Wearing Bathing Suits
Two German tourists were detained by local authorities for wearing bathing suits while taking a swim at a beach in...
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Indonesia and Denmark Agree to Strengthen Agriculture Cooperation
The Indonesian and Danish government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of agriculture....
Taiwanese Nationals Arrested on Suspicion of Cyber Crime Charges
31 Taiwanese nationals were arrested in Indonesia on April 12 after a raid by local police brought about allegations of...
US Cooperates with National Police to Arrest Terrorist Leader in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s military has been fighting a guerrilla war with Muslim radicals in Sulawesi for years. Officials claim to be closing...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Australian Tourists
The Indonesian government has officially granted free entry to Australian tourists, bringing a total of 169 countries to the visa-free...
Indonesia’s Anti-LGBT Sentiments are Diverting Attention from the Problems at Hand
Indonesia’s sudden uproar of anti-LGBT sentiment could be a tactic used by the government to divert public attention away from...
Public’s response to new paid plastic bag policy
In a bid to reduce the production of plastic waste, as many as 22 cities in Indonesia have simultaneously witnessed...
Indonesia’s Bans on Netflix and Tumblr: Is it the Porn or the Taxes?
Following recent bans of digital content services Netflix and Tumblr in Indonesia, entrepreneurs and netizens speak out about the government’s...
Scams in the City: The Punisher
It is often said the Indonesian judiciary is rotten to the core. But there is one Supreme Court judge who...
Government Hopes More Foreign Students Will Study at Indonesian Universities
While education quality remains a problem in Indonesia, the government just made it easier for foreign students to enrol in...
Bantleman and Tjiong’s Acquittal Overturned
Indonesia’s Supreme Court today overturned the acquittal of Canadian Neil Bantleman and Indonesian teaching assistant Ferdinand Tjiong. The former JIS...
Dengue is Common in Indonesia; Zika is Carried by Same Mosquito
Zika causes only mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to serious neurological disorders in unborn babies. Pregnant women in Indonesia...
Amidst Slowing Economy, Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Prepares to Take on Foreign Investment
Facing an economic slowdown, the Indonesian government is set to revamp laws on foreign ownership in certain sectors, starting with...
Tourism: Discrepancies between Central Bureau of Statistics and the Government
Despite the Central Bureau of Statistics’ (Badan Pusat Statistik – BPS) latest report suggesting a decline in the number of...
Op-Ed: Despite Fear Mongering Media, Indonesia Responds Healthily to Terrorism
During violent attacks on 14 January in Jakarta, the media grossly misreported the facts. It was sloppy and irresponsible, as...
China’s Economic Slowdown Stifles Local Trade and the Rupiah
China’s economic slowdown has affected trade in Indonesia and the value of the rupiah. The archipelago could be set for...
Manpower Minister Dhakiri Remains Positive on the Coming ASEAN Economic Community Despite Growing Concerns Amongst Indonesians
As per 1 January 2016, the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations join forces in the coming...
Jokowi Signs New Government Regulations on Foreign Property Ownership
In December, President Joko Widodo signed a Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah, PP) on foreign home ownership in Indonesia. The president’s decision...
EU High Representative Mogherini and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marsudi discuss tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini spoke this morning with the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi, to discuss the current...
Indonesia Foils Year-End Terror Attack But Must Remain Cautious
Indonesia managed to foil a terrorist attack over the holiday season, but it must step up surveillance, and adopt more...
Indonesia’s dollar millionaires to reach 151,000 by 2020
The number of dollar millionaires in Indonesia is projected to rise by more than half over the next five years...