Earthquake Hits North East Bali, Shocks Felt Across the IslandIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 202202078An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude shook Bali on Tuesday, 13th December at 16:44 WITA. The epicentre of the quake was...
Foreign Arrivals Actually Increase Regardless of the Criminal Code RatificationIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20220968The concern is that the new Criminal Code will affect the arrival of foreign tourists and investors although it is...
Bali Tourism Officials: Visit Bali, Don’t Worry About the Criminal CodeIndonesia ExpatDecember 9, 2022February 28, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 9, 2022February 28, 202401256The Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Nyoman Rudiarta, has seen reports in foreign media that tourists are cancelling...
The Netherlands Royal Family Role in Slavery Under InvestigationIndonesia ExpatDecember 9, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 9, 20220698Efforts to find facts about the Dutch’s history of slavery which can serve as lessons about state accountability continue to...
A 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Jakarta Once MoreIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 20220676An earthquake has struck Jakarta and Depok on Thursday morning, 8th December 2022. Based on the information from the Meteorology,...
Public Warned to Limit Activities after Mount Semeru Erupts AgainIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 20220566The Volcanological Survey of Indonesia has reported that Mount Semeru erupted again this morning, Tuesday 6th December. The height of...
Indonesia Passes New Criminal Code, Draws International AttentionIndonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 6, 2022December 6, 202201688The Indonesian government has today passed the new criminal code, including reform of the laws on adultery and premarital sex....
Hundreds Indonesian Fruit Pickers in The UK Facing Job DifficultiesIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 20220866Over 200 Indonesian fruit pickers in the UK have asked for diplomatic assistance because they are facing difficulties finding a...
Slovak Fugitive Arrested in Bali After Interpol HuntIndonesia ExpatDecember 3, 2022December 3, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 3, 2022December 3, 202201905A Slovak fugitive being chased by Interpol, Stefan Durina, has been arrested at a villa in North Kuta, Bali. He...
Ten Biggest Indonesian News Stories of 2022Kenneth YeungDecember 3, 2022December 11, 2022 by Kenneth YeungDecember 3, 2022December 11, 202201097Ten Biggest Indonesian News Stories of 2022 – They’re not all entirely negative. 1. Regent’s slavery and lethal torture On...
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023 with Jakarta and Bali’s Hotels and ResortsIndonesia ExpatDecember 2, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 2, 202201770Soak up all the festive enthusiasm and gather with those you hold dear as we close off 2022. What better...
FIFA Disputes Claim World Cup 2022 Balls Made in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 202201192The FIFA World Cup 2022 official ball, named Al Rihla, is apparently not made in Indonesia but reportedly made in...
Make Sure You Make the Right Visa ChoiceSeven Stones IndonesiaNovember 30, 2022November 30, 2022 by Seven Stones IndonesiaNovember 30, 2022November 30, 202202069Indonesia has many different visa options for people who want to visit this vast and beautiful archipelago. With so much...
Bali to Develop as Indonesian Health Tourism DestinationIndonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 30, 20220922The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has revealed that Bali is being prepared and developed to...
Electronic Traffic Fines in Bali Officially Starts 28th NovemberIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20220775Electronic traffic law enforcement (ETLE) has officially come into force in the province of Bali, starting Monday 28th November 2022....
Festive Celebrations at the St. Regis Bali ResortIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022November 29, 20220586Allow yourself the luxury of an unforgettable Festive Season at The St. Regis Bali Resort as the resort welcomes you...
Enchanting Festive Celebrations at The Laguna BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022November 29, 20220466Share a special moment with your loved ones and indulge in the memorable nuances of this celebratory season at The...
Kebaya to Be Nominated as the ASEAN’s Cultural Heritage, Without IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20220687Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand have announced they will nominate the kebaya as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage item....
Premarital Sex Punishable by A Year in Prison Under New Indonesian Criminal CodeIndonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 27, 202202566The Draft Criminal Law Code (RKUHP), which includes regulations on sex and living arrangements outside of marriage, will soon be...
Rp3.75 million Entry to Komodo Island to Apply 1st January 2023Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2022November 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2022November 24, 202201595The government is continuing with plans to impose an entrance fee of Rp3.75 million for tourists who come to Komodo...
Indonesian Archipelago Is About to Be AuctionedIndonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 202201035More than 100 islands in the Widi Islands, commonly known as the Widi Reserve in South Halmahera, North Maluku, are...