Cellular Tower Battery Theft in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMay 9, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 9, 2017November 11, 20210Police have apprehended a man suspected of stealing batteries from a Telkomsel cellular signal transmitter tower in Lampung....
Ahok Jailed for 2 Years in Blasphemy CaseSharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 20170Jakarta?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 SanurIndonesia ExpatMay 9, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 9, 2017November 11, 20210Police 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 OutsSharon HambaliMay 8, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 8, 20170A 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 RuleIndonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 20210Customers will be notified of changes to credit card interest rates in the lead up to the June 1 drop....
Begal Gang Arrested in Bali StingIndonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 20210Kuta 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 SuicideIndonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 20210The death of a British woman in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, is assumed to be suicide after initial investigations....
Drunk Teenager Removed From Commuter Train in DepokIndonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2017November 11, 20210A 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?Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210The 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 MonthIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210The 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 HolidayIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210A Singaporean tourist has suffered serious injuries after a komodo dragon attack this week....
Soetta Airport to Increase Capacity Ahead of Eid al-Fitr HolidayIndonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 20210Jakarta?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 AttacksIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 20210Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
State-Owned Banks to Eliminate ATM Transaction FeesIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 20210State-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 GasIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 20210By 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 SailorsSharon HambaliApril 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 27, 2017April 27, 20170Previously, Indonesia made a name for itself bombing fishing boats. But recently, the local navy also captured two tankers that...
Pythons Invade Jakarta Due to Imbalanced EcosystemIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 20210The phenomenon of pythons appearing in Jakarta is happening again. The strange occurrence is said to be caused by an...
Three Hikers in Dieng Killed by Lightning StrikeIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210The Dieng hiking trail on Mt. Prau has been temporarily closed due to extreme weather conditions that caused the deaths...
Despite Setbacks, Government Sets Ticket Price for LRTIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210Despite ongoing construction and land acquisition problems, the government has set the price of the upcoming Jabodebek LRT tickets for...
Officials Aim to Control the Overpopulation of Bali HotelsSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 20170The number of rooms in Bali does not match its number of visitors. Local groups push for all Bali hotels...
Despite Lesser Charges, Ahok May Still Face PrisonSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 20170Although Jakarta?s gubernatorial election has finally ended, the fact remains that Ahok must still battle it out in court if...