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...
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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...
Obesity Rates in Children on the Rise in Indonesia
Obesity rates amongst youth in Indonesia is on the rise and is likely to result in more cases of non-communicable...
Sanur to host International Triathlon on October 15
The tenth annual Herbalife Bali International Triathlon will be held on October 15 with a new course that will expose...
Latest Attempt at Easing Jakarta’s Traffic Congestion Meets Doubt
In its latest attempt to curb traffic in the city, the Jakarta government has banned motorbikes in a few thoroughfares...
Former President Habibie to Start Building New Planes in 2024
A company founded by former Indonesian president B.J. Habibie and son Ilham Habibie is set to produce 80-seat passenger planes...
Jakarta-Surabaya High Speed Train Will Compete with Air Travel Times
The Jakarta-Surabaya high speed train will become a viable alternative to plane travel with the Indonesian and Japanese partnership agreeing...