More than 530 Sharia Offenders Publicly Flogged in Aceh since 2015
Since Aceh enacted a new Islamic criminal code in October 2015, more than 530 people have been publicly flogged, including...
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Authorities Slam Halal Whiskey Photos on Social Media
Pictures of “halal whiskey” have gone viral online in Indonesia, following the Indonesian government’s decision to revoke the authority of...
47 Indonesians Face Deportation Under Strict Trump Immigration Policy
The fate of 47 deportation-bound Indonesian Christians in the US hangs in the balance as a judge handling the case...
US Offers No Explanation over Indonesia Military Chief Boarding Trouble
The US ambassador has apologized, but not offered an explanation, for the incident in which Indonesia’s military chief was barred...
Two Indonesian Airports Won Awards for Service Quality
The Airport Council International (ACI) has given Airport Service Quality Awards to two Indonesian airports: Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport...
International Activist Calls for End to Indonesia Dog and Boar Fights
Staged fights between dogs and captured wild boars, which is a traditional form of entertainment in rural areas of West...
The Rumble in the Jungle
The great Gunung Agung is awakening Bali residents with over 650 seismic activities per day since September 21. What are...
Indonesia to Improve its Maritime Tourism
Despite having the world’s second-longest coastline, Indonesia has never established itself as the leading destination for maritime visitors. The government,...
Indonesia looks to target more Chinese tourists with 10 New Sites like Bali
With more Chinese travellers turning to Indonesia for their vacation, China is set to overtake Singapore as Indonesia’s biggest market...
U.S. Knew about and Supported 1965 PKI Murders, Documents Reveal
A set of newly declassified documents reveal that the U.S. government had detailed knowledge the Indonesian Army was conducting a...
Putin Breaks into Rare Giggling Fit at his Minister’ Suggestion for Exporting Pork to Indonesia
Seeing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin breaking down in laughter is a rare sight indeed. However, Putin’s giggle was publicly on...
Fashionistas, Gear Up for Jakarta Fashion Week 2018
Fashion enthusiasts get ready! Jakarta will welcome up to 175 local and international designers who will be showcasing their latest...
Protests at Alexis Hotel over Prostitution Allegation
A number of non-governmental organizations have announced that roughly 1,000 people will stage a rally on Thursday afternoon demanding for...
Police Arrests Man Selling Wife on Facebook
Police in Surabaya has arrested a man who attempted to sell his wife for sex on Facebook after an officer...
Jakarta – A Dangerous City for Women?
Having been ranked in the bottom five of the Safe Cities Index, Jakarta is also in the top ten of...
?Hysterical? AirAsia Indonesia Flight Crew Caused Panic in Flight Fall
AirAsia Indonesia flight attendants on a flight from Perth to Bali on Sunday have been criticised by passengers for allegedly...
Is Jakarta a Dangerous City?
Jakarta is deemed one of the most dangerous major cities, after it was ranked 57 out of a total of...
Most of Bali’s Tourist Sites Safe to Visit
Most of Bali’s popular tourist destinations will still be safe even if Mount Agung erupts, the Bali Tourism Board has...
The Prominence: Working In An Independent City
One of Alam Sutera’s most renowned office towers; The Prominence, provides an alternative way of working in a city that...
SIM Card Owners Must Register Identity or Face Consequences, Ministry Says
All prepaid SIM card owners in Indonesia will soon have to register their identities with their mobile number or face...
Why is Indonesia’s Middle and Upper Class Spending Less Money?
Indonesia’s middle and upper class has been spending less money, which has contributed to stagnant growth of Indonesia’s private consumption...