Bizarre Hailstorm Strikes Bandung, Leaves Cars Wrecked
For a tropical country like Indonesia, a hailstorm is a rare phenomenon. Such an occurrence is not only unusual, but...
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Politicians Mull Foreign Ownership in Indonesia’s Insurance Game
A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality Sperm
Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Will Indonesia’s Public Transportation Abandon Gasoline?
The government aims to change public transportation in Indonesia by switching vehicles from being gasoline powered to running on natural...
Foreign Football Players Participate in Liga 1 Match without KITAS
Sports officials are outraged due to a violation by PT Liga Indonesia Baru, which allowed foreign players to participate in...
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in Bali
In order to protect consumers from illegal money changers, the government has been identifying them and pledging to take action...
Police Arrest German Citizen, Discover Nigerian Drug Syndicate in Jakarta
A German was arrested carrying 2.65 kilos of meth. Incidentally, he served as the key to helping local police bust...
Government Dusts Off Plans to Move Capital to Ease Jakarta Congestion
As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...
Credit Cards to be Removed from Obligatory Tax Report for Expats
The government will no longer want to see credit bills to assess taxes owed by expats. This come as new...
Officials: Jakarta’s Airport Train On Track for Completion
The project is a route to and from Soekarno Hatta and Manggarai. PT Raillink claims it will be ready for...
Illegal Gold Mining Sees Steady Rise in Indonesia
While it's flush with natural resources and precious metals including gold, Indonesia also attracts its fair share of unscrupulous miners...
Police Officer Foils Mugging Attempt Aboard Angkot Mini Bus
A police officer foiled an attempt to mug a fellow passenger aboard an Angkot in East Jakarta, shooting a man...
Sri Mulyani to Revamp Tax Policies on Tobacco in Indonesia
Tobacco is the largest contributor to state revenue, but the current tax policy incentivizes producers to fly under the radar....
Indonesia Targets Tax Cheats With New Bank Rules
New banking rules will help authorities trade account data with overseas counterparts as part of an international effort to nab...
More Tourists Denied Entry to Bali Despite Visa-Free Policy
Since Jokowi announced the visa-free policy, critics claim crime stats have increased, as more tourists are denied entry to Bali...
Expats Look to Yogyakarta, Air Show Takes Off in April
Yogyakarta will hold its 12th Annual Air Show, highlighting the area?s attractions but also an old airport that grounds its...
Indonesian Prisoners Display Handicrafts in Bid for Rehabilitation
Despite 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 Matter
After 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 Indonesia
Despite 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 Infrastructure
World 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 Terrorism
The Indonesian government is imposing stricter safeguards on electronic devices in airplane cabins. The move is designed to enhance national...