Singaporean Detained Over Scamming Indonesians
Indonesian police have arrested a man claiming to be an oil tycoon from Singapore who is suspected of hypnotising people...
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British Tourist Slaps Immigration Officer Over Visa Fine
A British tourist who lashed out at an immigration officer has been detained in Indonesia and is facing criminal charges,...
Several Toll Gates to be Closed During Asian Games
Jakarta traffic authorities have decided that seven toll gates will be closed during the 2018 Asian Games. The decision was...
Jakarta LRT to Begin Operations by August 10
Jakarta’s light rapid transit (LRT), which connects Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta to the Jakarta International Velodrome in Rawamangun, East...
Former President SBY Endorses Prabowo for Presidency
Setting the stage for a re-run of Indonesia’s 2014 election, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday he would...
13 Suspects Arrested in Riau and Banten for Alleged Terrorist Affiliation
The National Police’s counterterrorism unit, Detachment 88, arrested 13 people in Riau and Banten on Friday (27/07). One of the...
Rescue Operations for Hikers Trapped in Mt. Rinjani after Earthquake Underway
Efforts were underway on Monday to rescue more than 500 hikers stranded on Mount Rinjani on Indonesia’s Lombok Island, a...
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Lombok, at least 10 Dead
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok island. Sunday morning’s tremor...
West Java Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring
West Java Police have arrested three people suspected to be behind the trafficking of 18 Indonesian women sent to China...
Boat Destroyed by Massive Waves in North Sumatra
A wayward vessel was flipped and destroyed by monster waves in Nias, North Sumatra today. Renowned surf filmographer Jack Germain...
Indonesia to Develop Low-Cost Airport Terminals
The Ministry of Transportation has given its support for the development of airport terminals specifically catering to low-cost carriers, as...
Thai Woman Caught Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Crystal Meth into Semarang
Airport personnel in Semarang, Central Java, thwarted an alleged drug smuggling attempt by a Thai national, according to the provincial...
31 Inmates Escape from Jayapura Prison
Indonesian authorities are searching for two dozen inmates who escaped from a prison in Jayapura province by sawing through the...
Jakarta Restaurants to be Inspected Ahead of the Asian Games
The Jakarta administration is set to inspect restaurants to ensure their safety ahead of the Asian Games. Jakarta Deputy Governor...
Cigarette Ads in South Kalimantan Now Banned
In South Kalimantan, Hulu Sungai Utara district head Abdul Wahid no longer permits cigarette advertising in order to make the...
E-ticketing System for Jakarta Commuter Lines Collapses, Passengers Fight for Tickets
Commuter line passengers in Greater Jakarta were forced to wait in long lines to purchase single-trip tickets on Monday morning...
One Dead After 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West Sumatra
A 63-year-old man died on Saturday (July 21) after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Solok regency in Indonesia’s West...
Kids Riding Motorcycle Without Helmets Taught Valuable Lesson by Cop
A short video showing a police officer stopping and lecturing four minors who were riding a motorcycle without helmets in...
Transjakarta to Provide Special Buses to go Mall-hopping
City-owned bus operator PT Transjakarta has provided two special buses to help shoppers hop from one mall to another in...
Asian Games Torch Goes on Month-Long Journey Around Indonesia
The Asian Games torch is headed out on an 18,000-kilometre journey around Indonesia after ceremonies at an ancient temple where...
Average Speed, Commuting Times Improve After Odd-Even Policy Extension
The trial expansion of the odd-even license plate policy on Jakarta’s main thoroughfares, which started on July 2, has increased...