Construction Workers Killed by Gunmen in Papua
At least 24 construction workers have been killed by gunmen in Indonesia’s eastern province of Papua, officials said. A soldier...
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Indonesians Rescue 20 Rohingya Muslims Found Adrift Off Aceh
Indonesian fishermen rescued a wooden boat carrying 20 hungry, weak Rohingya Muslims on Tuesday after it was found adrift off...
Jakarta Predicted to Experience Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
After heavy rain drenched Jakarta on Monday afternoon, several areas suffered from flooding, including in Rawa Terate, Cakung subdistrict, East...
Local Government Gives Garbage Bags to Prevent Littering River
Residents living along the Gendong River in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, have received around 1,000 garbage bags that were distributed by...
Garuda Launches New Bandung – Singapore Route
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia started on Sunday its Bandung-Singapore route, which will be available four days a week: Monday, Wednesday,...
26 Escaped Inmates Recaptured, Dozens Still at Large
Twenty-six of the more than 100 inmates who escaped from Banda Aceh Penitentiary in Lambaro, Aceh, on Thursday evening have...
Security Guard Arrested for Attempted Rape of Japanese Woman
Jakarta Police have arrested a security guard at Coral Sand apartment complex in South Jakarta for the alleged attempted rape...
Over 100 Inmates Escape During Prayer Time
More than 100 inmates escaped from a prison in western Indonesia after overpowering a guard during prayer time, police said...
Sumatran City to Fine LGBT Residents for “Disturbing Public Order”
An Indonesian city plans to slap its gay and transgender residents with a Rp1 million fine for disturbing “public order”,...
New Government App Lets the Public Report Religious Heresy, Sparks Backlash
A new Indonesian government app that lets the public report suspected cases of religious heresy is drawing fire as rights...
Three More Overpasses to be Built in Jakarta Next Year
The Jakarta administration is planning to build three overpasses in Tanjung Barat, South Jakarta; Cakung, East Jakarta and Sunter Permai,...
Group of Thieves Steal Rp 2 Billion and 1.2 Kilograms of Gold
A group of people who allegedly stole Rp 2 billion (US$158,765) and 1.2 kilograms of gold from a building materials...
Is Jakarta’s BRT System Better than Malaysia’s MRT System?
The rest of South East Asia has a lot to learn from Jakarta’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Although the...
Tangerang Government to go Paperless by 2020
The Tangerang City administration has planned to conduct all administrative work in its government offices without using paper starting in...
Violent Brawl Between Australians in Bali Caught on Camera
A violent brawl has been caught on camera as school-leavers have wreaked havoc in Bali. A big group of Schoolies...
Aceh Village Orders Coffee Shops to Cut Off Wi-Fi as it Distracts Kids from Quran
A village in the Indonesian province of Aceh — the only region in Indonesia with special autonomy to enact religious...
Bali Resort Bans Poolside Smartphone Use
Some hotels and resorts depend on social media posts to get future guests inspired to visit. But the Ayana Resort...
Tourists May Be Charged US$500 to Look at Komodo Dragons
Tourists keen for a close-up look at Komodo dragons in their natural habitat could be hit with an alarming bill,...
Bali Nine Member Renae Lawrence Turns Herself in to Australian Police
Just one day after Renae Lawrence returned to Australia after 13 years in an Indonesian prison, the Bali Nine drug...
Over 50 Men Attack Transgenders in Bekasi
Dozens of men attacked two waria (transgenders) in Bekasi, West Java, on Monday night. An activist who requested anonimity who...
Government Plans to Decrease Property Tax to Attract Investment
Indonesia plans to cut taxes on luxury properties and revise other tax rules in a bid to support the real...