Jakarta – A Dangerous City for Women?
Having been ranked in the bottom five of the Safe Cities Index, Jakarta is also in the top ten of...
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?Hysterical? AirAsia Indonesia Flight Crew Caused Panic in Flight Fall
AirAsia Indonesia flight attendants on a flight from Perth to Bali on Sunday have been criticised by passengers for allegedly...
Is Jakarta a Dangerous City?
Jakarta is deemed one of the most dangerous major cities, after it was ranked 57 out of a total of...
Most of Bali’s Tourist Sites Safe to Visit
Most of Bali’s popular tourist destinations will still be safe even if Mount Agung erupts, the Bali Tourism Board has...
The Prominence: Working In An Independent City
One of Alam Sutera’s most renowned office towers; The Prominence, provides an alternative way of working in a city that...
SIM Card Owners Must Register Identity or Face Consequences, Ministry Says
All prepaid SIM card owners in Indonesia will soon have to register their identities with their mobile number or face...
Why is Indonesia’s Middle and Upper Class Spending Less Money?
Indonesia’s middle and upper class has been spending less money, which has contributed to stagnant growth of Indonesia’s private consumption...
Man Faces Six Years Prison for Posting Provocative Jokowi Memes
The police have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly posting negative memes online that accused President Joko Widodo’s administration of...
Jakarta Remains in Top 5 of World’ Worst Air Quality Index
While Bandung recently received an award for its clean air, Jakarta continues to find itself on the wrong end of...
Are You Brave Enough to Tour a Haunted House?
On the back of a popular horror film’s success in Indonesia, a travel agent has launched a one-time tour through...
‘Electronic Money’ Cards Free October 16-31, BI announces
Bank Indonesia has announced customers who wish to purchase electronic money cards from five issuing banks from October 16 to...
Confronting New Innovations In Indonesia’s Labour Force
Who doesn’t know the saying “Good things come to those who wait”? Often, our loved ones comfort our sadness through...
Ex-military doctor fires gun after refusing to pay parking fee
A CCTV camera caught on video a man firing a gun in an attempt to scare a parking attendant at...
Fixing the Fake News and Hoaxes
Fake news, it’s a well-known refrain around the world. From the US president’s blaming unfavourable coverage as fake news to...
Helping the Evacuees from Bali’s Mount Agung
Assistance comes in many forms for the evacuees from Mount Agung in northeastern Bali. The Indonesian government, local non-profit organizations...
Jakarta to Open Bike Rental Service Sudirman and Thamrin for Workers
The Jakarta administration says it will open a bike rental service near Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin for office...
51 Men Arrested in Police Gay Spa Raid in Jakarta
Up to 51 men have been arrested by the police in a raid on a “gay spa” in North Jakarta...
President Jokowi Beats Traffic by Walking to Military Event
It’s official. Indonesia’s notorious traffic takes a toll on absolutely everyone, even the President Jokowi! On Thursday, the people of...
Government Set to Propose Bill to Allow Foreigners to Own Property
The Indonesian government is set to propose a new provision in a land bill that will allow foreigners to own...
Indonesian Lawmakers Mulling Over Ban on Gay TV Characters
Lawmakers in Indonesia are considering banning LGBTQ characters from national television shows in yet another effort to clamp down on...
GO-JEK Eyes Expansion to Four ASEAN Countries
Having enjoyed success in Indonesia, ride-hailing app GO-JEK has announced that it is looking to expand its business to four...