Don?t be Fooled by Mount Agung’s Calm Exterior, Official SaysSania RasyidDecember 4, 2017 by Sania RasyidDecember 4, 20170The residents living around Mount Agung has been told not to be fooled by the mountain’s seemingly calm appearance of...
Indonesia set to Ban Bitcoin to Protect RupiahSania RasyidDecember 4, 2017April 17, 2025 by Sania RasyidDecember 4, 2017April 17, 20250Indonesia has vowed to ban Bitcoin and all forms of cryptocurrency, which it views as a threat to the rupiah,...
Forbes Reveals Indonesia’s 50 Richest People in 2017Sania RasyidNovember 30, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 30, 20170Forbes has compiled a list of Indonesia’s 50 richest people which includes some familiar names like Salim Group CEO Anthoni...
Nineteen Killed in Flood and Landslide Caused By Cempaka CycloneIndonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2017November 30, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2017November 30, 20170As many as 19 people are reported to have died in severe flooding and landslides caused by a tropical cyclone...
Trump’ Indonesian Business Partner and Media Mogul to Support Jokowi in 2019 ElectionIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20170Hary Tanoesoedibjo, an Indonesian media tycoon and business partner of United States President Donald Trump, said he has decided against...
Bali Airport to Re-open Despite Mt. Agung TurmoilIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2017December 4, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2017December 4, 20170Bali's international airport will re-open at 15:00 on Wednesday after a nearly three-day shutdown, Indonesian airport authorities said. Ash and...
Free Stay and Visa Extensions Provided for Stranded Tourists in BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20170The tourism and hospitality industry in Bali are giving special offers and services for tourists in Bali whose stay have...
Indonesia To Restrict E-Cigarettes while Tobacco Remains off the HookSania RasyidNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 28, 2017November 28, 20170Indonesia is set to restrict the sales of e-cigarette materials, with the Trade Minister also telling users of the products...
Indonesian Hotels Want Government to Block AirBnBSania RasyidNovember 28, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 28, 20170The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has asked the government to block global hospitality brand AirBnB in Indonesia, according...
Leftover Wedding Food Donated to Needy in New Bridal Vendor ProgramSania RasyidNovember 27, 2017December 4, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 27, 2017December 4, 20170Typical Indonesian weddings are synonymous with abundance of buffet food offered to hundreds of guests. In many cases, some of...
Mount Agung Alert Raised Again After More Signs of ?Imminent? EruptionIndonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2017November 27, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2017November 27, 20170The alert level for Mount Agung in Bali has been raised to the highest level following sightings of smoke, fire...
Man Killing Snake on Jakarta Train Goes ViralSania RasyidNovember 24, 2017November 25, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 24, 2017November 25, 20170A video of a commuter casually manhandling and killing a snake that was found lurking on a Jakarta train has...
Malaysian Prime Minister Thanks Jokowi for Indonesia Haze-Tackling EffortsIndonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2017November 24, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2017November 24, 20170Indonesia’s efforts to curb transboundary haze by tackling open-burning activities in recent years was acknowledged and praised by Malaysian Prime...
Rights Group Wants End for Ongoing Virginity Test in Indonesian Security ForcesIndonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2017November 24, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 23, 2017November 24, 20170...
Conservative Muslim Groups to Hold Anti-Ahok Rally at MonasIndonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2017November 24, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2017November 24, 20170Muslim groups that took part in last year’s 212 rally (often called the 212 Alumni) that held protests against the...
Let’ Play for Change at IKEA Alam SuteraIndonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2017November 24, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2017November 24, 20170Each child learns in a unique way, and the role of play is incredibly important during early childhood education. Children...
Indonesia Ranked Lowest Amongst Southeast Asian Neighbours in World Talent CompetitivenessSania RasyidNovember 21, 2017November 21, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 21, 2017November 21, 20170Indonesia has held its ranking at 47 in the world talent competitiveness index, making it the lowest ranked Southeast Asian...
Stateless Indonesian Descendants in Philippines Given CitizenshipSania RasyidNovember 20, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 20, 20170More people of Indonesian descent in the Philippines have been confirmed of their nationality by the Indonesian government, having been...
Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic in BaliStephanie BrookesNovember 20, 2017December 20, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 20, 2017December 20, 20170Ever wonder where your organic food products are grown or made, distributed or sold? Stephanie Brookes looks into the local...
Players want E-Commerce Tax to Also Apply to Social Media for FairnessSania RasyidNovember 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 20, 2017November 20, 20170Indonesia’s e-commerce players want the planned e-commerce tax to also apply to transactions made on social media platform, as they...
Indonesia Prepares to Ban Sites with Obscene Content, Including Facebook and TwitterSania RasyidNovember 17, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 17, 20170All social media providers that fail to adhere to the government request to block pornographic and other obscene content will...