Jakarta Braces for Islamic Hardline Protest Against Governor Ahok
Several businesses in Jakarta have encouraged their employees to stay inside during what many fear will become a violent protest...
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More Than 1.2 Million Indonesians Are Now Using Drugs
The University of Indonesia?s health centre and the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) report an estimated 1.2 million drug users in...
Central Java Police Dept Offers Reward for Reporting Dirty Cops
The Central Java Police department is offering a Rp.5 million (US$380) reward for anyone who reports illegal activities involving dirty...
Ex-Health Minister Siti Fadilah Arrested for Graft
Former health minister Siti Fadillah Supari was arrested on October 24, following the national anti-graft agency’s investigation into a case...
Indonesia Announces New Rule on Property Ownership for International Couples
Indonesia just announced new regulations on the rights related to prenuptial agreements, property and asset ownership for international couples....
Infamous Money Launderer Tubagus Wardana Gets Just One Year in Prison
After a famous money laundering trial, Tubagus Wardana has been found guilty. Many see his one-year sentence as a slap...
British Banker Pleads Not Guilty After Filming Rape, Torture, Murder of Indonesian Women
After British banker Rurik Jutting filmed the rape, torture and murder of two Indonesian women in 2014, he pled not...
Dutch Tourist Dies After Getting Hit By Train in Yogyakarta
A 23-year-old Dutch tourist died after stepping in front of a train at the station in Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta....
Chinese Nationals Nabbed for Illegal Abortion Activities
Two Chinese nationals suspected of performing illegal abortions were recently arrested by Jakarta immigration officers....
Bridge Collapse in Bali Kills 9, Injures More than 30
The Yellow Bridge in Klungkung, Bali collapsed at 6:30 pm local time on October 16, killing nine people, including three...
Islamic Defenders Front Takes to Streets in Jakarta, Accuse Governor of Blasphemy
Thousands of activists from the hardline group Islamic Defenders Front protest in front of City Hall to indict Jakarta?s governor...
Pizza Hut, Marugame Udon Accused of Mouldy Malpractice (UPDATE: Director Responds)
Pizza Hut and other mainstream restaurant chains have been accused of illegally extending expiration dates on their ingredients in Indonesia....
Dead Infant Found in Airplane Toilet at Soekarno-Hatta
Airline personnel found the body of a dead infant inside one of the lavatories on board Qatar Airways flight 956...
Hospital Holds Baby Hostage for Unpaid Bill
The parents of the newborn baby are stuck in limbo at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital for an unpaid bill of nearly...
Police Chief Orders Shooting of Thieves ‘On Sight’
Chief of Central Java Police General Condro Kirono has ordered his officers to shoot thieves “on sight” as part of...
Gang Leader Gets Death Penalty for Teen’ Rape and Murder
Zainal, the leader of the group of boys who brutally raped and murdered a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Sumatra, was sentenced...
Passenger Grabs Wheel from Sleepy GrabCar Driver
GrabCar is investigating a claim from one Indonesian user who says he had to grab the steering wheel of the...
Foreign Investors Struggle with Indonesia’s Economic Policies
Foreign investors are reportedly dissatisfied with the Indonesian government’s efforts to facilitate international business opportunities. Earlier this week, the Foreign...
Tax Amnesty Has Indonesia Polarized
Public criticism is building up for Indonesia's tax amnesty programme. Activists claim it is more advantageous for the wealthy elite...
Bali to Become the Next Big Culinary Capital
The government is pushing for Bali to be the country’s gastronomy capital. Jakarta has carried out campaigns to raise awareness...
Large Reptiles Emerge from the Sewers in Kemang
A gigantic python slithered up from one of the sewers on Kemang Raya. It was one of two large reptiles...