Pythons Invade Jakarta Due to Imbalanced EcosystemIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 202102500 The phenomenon of pythons appearing in Jakarta is happening again. The strange occurrence is said to be caused by an...
Three Hikers in Dieng Killed by Lightning StrikeIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 202101582 The Dieng hiking trail on Mt. Prau has been temporarily closed due to extreme weather conditions that caused the deaths...
Despite Setbacks, Government Sets Ticket Price for LRTIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 202101609 Despite ongoing construction and land acquisition problems, the government has set the price of the upcoming Jabodebek LRT tickets for...
Officials Aim to Control the Overpopulation of Bali HotelsSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 201702331 The number of rooms in Bali does not match its number of visitors. Local groups push for all Bali hotels...
Despite Lesser Charges, Ahok May Still Face PrisonSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 201701348 Although Jakarta?s gubernatorial election has finally ended, the fact remains that Ahok must still battle it out in court if...
Bizarre Hailstorm Strikes Bandung, Leaves Cars WreckedIshia ToledoApril 20, 2017 by Ishia ToledoApril 20, 201702132 For a tropical country like Indonesia, a hailstorm is a rare phenomenon. Such an occurrence is not only unusual, but...
Politicians Mull Foreign Ownership in Indonesia’s Insurance GameIndonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 202101134 A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality SpermIndonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 202101397 Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Will Indonesia’s Public Transportation Abandon Gasoline?Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 202101599 The government aims to change public transportation in Indonesia by switching vehicles from being gasoline powered to running on natural...
Foreign Football Players Participate in Liga 1 Match without KITASIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 202101511 Sports officials are outraged due to a violation by PT Liga Indonesia Baru, which allowed foreign players to participate in...
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 202101218 In order to protect consumers from illegal money changers, the government has been identifying them and pledging to take action...
Police Arrest German Citizen, Discover Nigerian Drug Syndicate in JakartaSharon HambaliApril 13, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 13, 201702529 A German was arrested carrying 2.65 kilos of meth. Incidentally, he served as the key to helping local police bust...
Government Dusts Off Plans to Move Capital to Ease Jakarta CongestionIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 202102243 As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...
Credit Cards to be Removed from Obligatory Tax Report for ExpatsIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 202101284 The government will no longer want to see credit bills to assess taxes owed by expats. This come as new...
Officials: Jakarta’s Airport Train On Track for CompletionIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 202101425 The project is a route to and from Soekarno Hatta and Manggarai. PT Raillink claims it will be ready for...
Illegal Gold Mining Sees Steady Rise in IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 12, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 12, 201702179 While it's flush with natural resources and precious metals including gold, Indonesia also attracts its fair share of unscrupulous miners...
Police Officer Foils Mugging Attempt Aboard Angkot Mini BusIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 202101453 A police officer foiled an attempt to mug a fellow passenger aboard an Angkot in East Jakarta, shooting a man...
Sri Mulyani to Revamp Tax Policies on Tobacco in IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 10, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 10, 201702307 Tobacco is the largest contributor to state revenue, but the current tax policy incentivizes producers to fly under the radar....
Indonesia Targets Tax Cheats With New Bank RulesIndonesia ExpatApril 7, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 7, 2017November 11, 202101197 New banking rules will help authorities trade account data with overseas counterparts as part of an international effort to nab...
More Tourists Denied Entry to Bali Despite Visa-Free PolicySharon HambaliApril 6, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 6, 201704966 Since Jokowi announced the visa-free policy, critics claim crime stats have increased, as more tourists are denied entry to Bali...
Expats Look to Yogyakarta, Air Show Takes Off in AprilKelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 201701572 Yogyakarta will hold its 12th Annual Air Show, highlighting the area?s attractions but also an old airport that grounds its...