Indonesian Prisoners Display Handicrafts in Bid for RehabilitationKelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 20170Despite Indonesia?s enthusiasm for the death penalty over rehab, a Jakarta expo will feature handicrafts from prisoners honing skills before...
Ministry of Transportation: Bombs Are No Laughing MatterKelly HenleyApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 4, 2017April 4, 20170After a string of hoaxes caused delays, Indonesia introduced rules allowing airlines and passengers to sue fellow travellers who claim...
A Look at Narcotics Laws and Statistics in IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 3, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 3, 20170Despite a growing reported prevalence of narcotics, Indonesia?s anti-drug top cop says the country can only outlaw 43 of 800...
World Bank Coughs Up More Cash For Indonesia’s InfrastructureIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210World Bank just ponied up more cash for Indonesia?s bold infrastructure push. The funds are meant to improve the nation?s...
New Rules for Electronics on Planes Aim to Combat TerrorismIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210The Indonesian government is imposing stricter safeguards on electronic devices in airplane cabins. The move is designed to enhance national...
Police Confirm Upcoming Protest in JakartaSharon HambaliMarch 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 27, 2017March 27, 20170The FUI has scheduled a large protest for March 31 regarding Ahok?s blasphemy case. Local police officers confirm, and advise...
Foreigners Robbed, Bali Crime Stats Gain AttentionSharon HambaliMarch 25, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 25, 20170Two Germans were robbed in Bali, as crime on the island continues to rise. Foreigners are advised to take precaution....
West Borneo Named as Hot Spot for International Narcotics TradeIndonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 20210The National Anti Narcotics Agency recently stated that West Borneo is now a hub for the region’s international narcotics trade....
Suicide Stats In Focus Following Japanese Expat’ DeathSharon HambaliMarch 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 23, 2017March 23, 20170The Japanese manager of a well-known girl band JKT48 committed suicide not long after a similar but unrelated incident took...
Foreigners Accused of Embezzling on Batam Flee IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2017November 11, 20210Three businessmen from China-based Sinopec Group?s oil and gas project on Batam fled the country after being accused of criminal...
Indonesia To Penalize Cruise Liner for Raja Ampat AccidentSharon HambaliMarch 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 17, 2017March 17, 20170The amount of money that Noble Caledonia would need to pay could be anywhere between US$10 million and US$16 million....
Expats Urged to Keep Kids Safe in Light of Samarinda RapeSharon HambaliMarch 16, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 16, 20170Gang rape in Samarinda has grabbed headlines. Authorities exposed an online pedophile ring. Here?s how expats in Indonesia can protect...
Indonesia Transfers American Drug Trafficker To Execution IslandIndonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2017November 11, 20210A convicted American drug dealer has been transferred to Nusa Kambangan. The foreigner has been sentenced to death in Indonesia....
Expats in Indonesia To Face Visa-Free Policy RevisionSharon HambaliMarch 14, 2017March 15, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 14, 2017March 15, 20170Indonesia permits tourists from 169 countries to stay without a visa. But now, due to a string of violations, the...
Expats Buying Luxury Homes and Condos to Pay 20 Percent TaxIndonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2017November 11, 20210The government has given foreigners permission to own homes, but only under certain provisions. Now, buyers must pay a new...
Man Sells Poison Ice Cream in Tourist District of West KalimantanSharon HambaliMarch 11, 2017March 11, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 11, 2017March 11, 20170Sambas in West Kalimantan recently saw a bizarre incident involving poisonous ice cream. Local residents and tourists are advised to...
Is Now The Time To Invest In Bandung Property?Sharon HambaliMarch 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 10, 2017March 10, 20170Bandung sees steady rise in property prices due to the LRT project. Is this a sign that foreigners will now...
Australia Urges Free Trade Partnership to Include EducationNadya Joy AdorFebruary 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorFebruary 28, 2017February 28, 20170As part of the free trade deal that both countries are banking on finalising within the year, Australia urges the...
Tax Amnesty: The End is Here (Advertorial)Robin DrekeFebruary 28, 2017March 1, 2017 by Robin DrekeFebruary 28, 2017March 1, 20170The third and final tax amnesty period is here. In just a couple of weeks, the program is expected to...
Dengue Vaccines What Is the Situation in Indonesia?Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2017November 11, 20210Dengue Vaccines There is a need for effective preventive interventions against dengue, a disease caused by four viruses, spread by...
Authorities Storm the Beach of Gili Trawangan, Crack Down on BusinessesLeighton CosseboomFebruary 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomFebruary 27, 2017February 27, 20170The Indonesian Military and National Police ripped down private structures along the coastline of popular tourist island Gili Trawangan....