Government is Ready to Support an Eco-friendlier Transportation Sector
Following ever-increasing energy consumption in the transportation sector, the government has prepared programmes to reduce the harmful environmental impact....
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Bandung Police Smash Motorcycle Theft Gang
Police in Bandung arrested six members of a motorcycle theft gang in an effort to crackdown on crime in the...
Sanur Death Case Breakthrough
Investigations into the suspicious death of an Australian man earlier this week in Sanur, Bali, continue after police discovered blood...
Tourist Killed in Bali Magic Mushrooms Misadventure
A 23-year-old Singaporean tourist died on Saturday, May 6, after reportedly falling from a balcony in Bali while under the...
Spate of Bear Attacks Put Jambi Residents On Edge
Deforestation in Jambi is forcing humans and wildlife to live ever closer, seeing bear attacks rise in the area....
Cellular Tower Battery Theft in Indonesia
Police have apprehended a man suspected of stealing batteries from a Telkomsel cellular signal transmitter tower in Lampung....
Ahok Jailed for 2 Years in Blasphemy Case
Jakarta?s Chinese Christian governor Ahok will spend two years behind bars after the long-running blasphemy case wraps up....
Foul Play Suspected in Australian’s Death in Sanur
Police are investigating the suspicious death of an Australian national in seaside resort town Sanur, Bali, on Monday, May 8....
We Want to Break Free: Indonesia’s Failing Prison System and Break Outs
A string of prison breakouts across the archipelago is raising questions about the effectiveness of the current system....
New Credit Card Interest Rates From June After Bank Indonesia Rule
Customers will be notified of changes to credit card interest rates in the lead up to the June 1 drop....
Begal Gang Arrested in Bali Sting
Kuta police chief Wayan Sumara said five gang members suspected of begal attacks were arrested on April 22 in tourist...
Death Of British Woman In Gili Trawangan Assumed To Be Suicide
The death of a British woman in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, is assumed to be suicide after initial investigations....
Drunk Teenager Removed From Commuter Train in Depok
A drunken 16-year-old was removed from a commuter train in Depok after passengers complained of his behaviour....
Will Indonesia’s Highway Payment become 100% Cashless by October 2017?
The government has targeted Indonesia?s highways to be 100 percent cash free by October. Now, the ministry and banks are...
Soetta Customs Thwart Drug Smugglers in Bumper Month
The stings netted a total 10.7 kilograms of methamphetamine. Two attempts were made through smuggling in packages and the other...
Singaporean Tourist Attacked by Young Komodo Dragon on Picture Perfect Holiday
A Singaporean tourist has suffered serious injuries after a komodo dragon attack this week....
Soetta Airport to Increase Capacity Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Jakarta?s Soekarno-Hatta Airport will increase capacity by 30% to meet soaring demand during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday period....
Rasuna Said Targeted in Spate of Begal Attacks
Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
State-Owned Banks to Eliminate ATM Transaction Fees
State-owned banks under Himbara are planning to eliminate ATM transaction tariffs between member bank accounts in an effort to ease...
Government Simplifies Business Permits for Oil and Gas
By simplifying oil and gas business permits in Indonesia, Minister Ignasius Jonan aims to make the legal process easier and...
Indonesian Navy Wrangles Fugitive Boats and Chinese Sailors
Previously, Indonesia made a name for itself bombing fishing boats. But recently, the local navy also captured two tankers that...