Indonesian Government Considering Dual CitizenshipsIndonesia ExpatAugust 18, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 18, 20160As the number of Indonesians living abroad increases, the government is considering the possibility of allowing dual citizenship. The debate...
Indonesia’s Proposal to Ban Alcohol: What International Media are SayingIndonesia ExpatAugust 16, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 16, 20160Indonesia is considering a national ban on the production, consumption and distribution of alcohol. The news came as a surprise...
Indonesia Plans to Open New Tax Haven AreasIndonesia ExpatAugust 15, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 15, 20160After grappling with a shortfall in tax revenues, Indonesia is now exploring the possibilities of setting up tax havens with...
What does the Brexit Mean for UK Expats in Indonesia?Tommy PrayogaAugust 8, 2016August 12, 2016 by Tommy PrayogaAugust 8, 2016August 12, 20160If the UK’s exit from the EU creates an economic apocalypse in London, Jakarta may serve as the other side...
Indonesia Sets Vague Goals for Weaning Itself Off Fossil FuelsKetut Krisna WijayaAugust 8, 2016August 8, 2016 by Ketut Krisna WijayaAugust 8, 2016August 8, 20160In the wake of a cabinet reshuffle, and with BP expanding its operation in West Papua, Indonesia believes it can...
Indonesia Executes Four Drug Offenders in Second Round of ExecutionsIndonesia ExpatJuly 29, 2016July 29, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 29, 2016July 29, 20160Despite a series of diplomatic pressures and legal appeals, Indonesia has carried out its first executions since 2013. This morning,...
Meet Indonesia’s New Ministers 2016Indonesia ExpatJuly 29, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 29, 20160On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the names of the new ministers in this year’s reshuffle. In a bid...
Jakarta Applies New Odd-Even Traffic RestrictionsIndonesia ExpatJune 29, 2016June 29, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 29, 2016June 29, 20160The Department of Transportation in the capital is set to apply a new odd-even license plate traffic rule which will...
2015 Deadliest Year for Environmental ActivistsIndonesia ExpatJune 21, 2016June 23, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 21, 2016June 23, 20160As demand for palm oil, timber and minerals continues, governments, companies and criminal gangs are exploiting land with little regard...
Locals United to Save Stranded WhalesIndonesia ExpatJune 17, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 17, 20160On Wednesday, 32 whales were found stranded on the coast of East Java by local residents in Probolinggo; at least...
Immigration’ Terrorism Prevention PlansIndonesia ExpatJune 16, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 16, 20160In a bid to protect the nation from further terrorism threats, Indonesian immigration plans to tighten its security through database...
Britcham Strengthens Relationship with Indonesian Ministers Following Jokowi’ UK VisitIndonesia ExpatJune 15, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 15, 20160In April, Indonesian President Joko Widodo paid a visit to London, UK, as part of his presidential tour of Europe....
Indonesia to Attract More Foreign Investors, Including ChinaIndonesia ExpatJune 14, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 20160In the wake of the Indonesian government’s attempts to attract more investment next year, Chinese business players seem to be...
In Spite of Injustice, Hope Still Shines from CipinangPatricia DuWorsJune 14, 2016June 14, 2016 by Patricia DuWorsJune 14, 2016June 14, 20160Cecillia Bae talks to Tracy Bantleman, wife of incarcerated Neil Bantleman, who has just spent his second birthday behind bars,...
Indonesia May Turn on a Bootleg Alcohol Tap by Banning the Legal OneLina NoviandariJune 14, 2016 by Lina NoviandariJune 14, 20160The House of Representatives is deliberating an alcohol prohibition bill. But concerns have been raised, and many believe the move...
Hobbit Relatives Discovered in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJune 10, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 20160Hobbits may be more than just fictional characters after all, as new fossil discoveries suggest the existence of pre-humans living...
Singapore Committed to Helping Indonesia Counter HazeIndonesia ExpatJune 8, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 20160Despite reports last month that the Indonesian government was reviewing all matters regarding bilateral cooperation in environment and forestry with...
Indonesia Sees Spike in British TouristsIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20160Following the introduction of the visa-free policy, Indonesia is seeing a surge in British visitors. The number of British tourists...
Indonesia’s First Modern and Contemporary Art Museum Reveals Design for 2017Indonesia ExpatJune 3, 2016June 3, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 3, 2016June 3, 20160Set to open in 2017, The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, or Museum MACAN, finally unveils its...
Although April Sees Fewer Tourists than March, Indonesia Notices a Surge in Visitors Compared to Previous YearIndonesia ExpatJune 2, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 2, 20160Indonesia is facing a decline in the number of foreign tourists in April from the previous month by 1,52 percent,...
Scams in the City: Car TroubleKenneth YeungMay 31, 2016June 1, 2016 by Kenneth YeungMay 31, 2016June 1, 20160Buying a car online or ‘winning’ one as a prize can be risky business in Indonesia, but even more risky...