Business Booming for Women-only Ojek Service in Indonesia
At a time when religion is taking a bigger role in Indonesia, a new motorbike-hailing service that is deemed acceptable...
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Non-Muslim Man Caned in Aceh for Selling Liquor
A non-Muslim man was caned under the Islamic law on Friday for selling alcoholic drinks, after he chose the public...
Citywide Search for Jakartan with 364 Million Tax Debt on Luxury Ferrari
The Jakarta authorities are in search of a man who lives in a rented house in a small alley, but...
Indonesia Protests European Union’ Decision to Limit Use of Palm Oil
Indonesia says it is “disappointed” with the European Parliament’s decision to approve the EU bill on clean energy, which will...
Underage Migrant Workers Pay Price for Child Trafficking by Agencies
Hundreds of underage Indonesian migrant workers have been lured to work in Hong Kong and Singapore on account of fraud...
Indonesia Pins Hopes on China for Bali Tourism Revival
Following Indonesia’s tourism slump caused by the multiple eruptions on Mount Agung in Bali, the government says it is looking...
Google to Invest in Go-Jek
Google is set to invest in Indonesia ride-hailing company Go-Jek as the start-up is expected to also receive funding from...
Two Indonesian Islands for Sale Online
Two islands in the Indonesian archipelago are apparently for sale after they were found to be listed on privateislandsonline.com, a...
More than 50 Children Die in Papua as Authorities Struggle to Contain Outbreak
Indonesian authorities are facing difficult challenges in their efforts to contain an outbreak of measles in Papua which has plagued...
Teenager Receives 18 Months? Jail Sentence for Insulting President Jokowi
The Medan District Court in North Sumatera has sentenced a teenager to 18 months in jail for making defamatory comments...
Fire Destroys Valuable Artifacts at Jakarta’s Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) in Jakarta caught on fire yesterday, destroying some of the valuable collection of historic artifacts...
Ombudsman Claims Mismanagement in Rice Import Move
The Indonesian Ombudsman have declared signs of mismanagement in the Trade Ministry’s controversial move of importing 500,000 tonnes from Vietnam...
Diphtheria Vaccine Efforts Undermined by Islamic Alternative Medicine Campaigners
Indonesia’s fight against a diphtheria outbreak is reportedly being undermined by some Islamic alternative health practitioners who claim vaccinations are...
Floor Collapse at Indonesia Stock Exchange Building
UPDATE: The walkway above the lobby of Tower 2 of Indonesia’s Stock Exchange Building collapsed this afternoon just after 12:00p.m....
Bitcoin Could Destabilize Financial System, Warns Bank Indonesia
Trading in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could lead to losses and destabilise Indonesia’s financial system, declared Bank Indonesia in a...
42 Foreigners Arrested for Immigration Violations in North Jakarta
As many as 42 Nigerian and Ugandan nationals have been arrested by the local authorities in North Jakarta for immigration...
Bali Woman Charged with Embezzling 4 Billion Rupiah from Quiksilver Store
A former store manager in Bali has been charged with embezzlement of over Rp.4 billion following a failed attempt to...
Idea for Relocating Indonesia’s Capital Gains Momentum
The relocation of Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta is gaining momentum following a number of statements made by government officials last...
Indonesia Prioritizing Development of 4 New Tourist Destinations this Year
The Indonesian government is set to develop the first four tourists destinations from the “10 New Balis” development project, according...
Mystery Surrounds Death of British Student in Bali
A 20 year-old British student died in Bali under mysterious circumstances after suffering catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident in...
All Trains in Indonesia to be Equipped with Free Wi-Fi
Train passengers in Indonesia will soon be able to enjoy free internet connection after the country’s state-owned train company announced...