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...
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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...
2015 at a Glance: the Good, the Bad and the Shocking
2015 was pivotal for Indonesia in many ways, and it’s important to take stock of the 12 months that have...
Mama Wants Credit, Papa Wants Shares
Police have finally busted one of the most common text message scams in the book; meanwhile, the country’s biggest corruption...
Cyber Attacks on Southeast Asian Organizations on the Rise
FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE) and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) on 19 November released a new report on advanced cyber attacks against organizations in...
Indonesia Urged to Be More Vigilant Following ISIS Attacks
Following ISIS terror attacks in Paris, Indonesian officials have been urged to step up the nation’s counter-terrorism measures, as the...
Amid Rupiah Surge, Drop In Reserves Shows Indonesian Fragility
Last month’s drop in Bank Indonesia’s foreign-exchange reserves, even as the rupiah led emerging markets to surge 7 percent,...
Government Announces New Policy to Allow Foreign Investors to Operate Special Economic Zones
The Indonesian government continues to make efforts to stimulate economic growth by attracting foreign investors. In a new policy package,...
Manpower Expresses Regrets; Extends Expats a Warm Welcome
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower recently caused panic and demoralization among companies hiring expats. All of this was following the...
Why is Gili Trawangan a Hotspot for Illegal Drugs in Indonesia?
Despite evidence that shows Gili Trawangan is a hub for meth and ecstasy, the Government remains mildly concerned with its...