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Indonesia ExpatMay 14, 2026

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With more than 80 TVs, a massive LED screen, and an Australian-inspired social dining concept, Chug & Roos is set...

Immigration Investigates 320 Foreigners Suspected of Links to International Online Gambling Syndicate

Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 13, 20260

The Directorate General of Immigration, in coordination with the Indonesian National Police, is investigating 320 foreign nationals suspected of involvement...

Government Sets Bali on Track to Become a Global Perfume and Aromatherapy Centre

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by Indonesia ExpatMay 12, 20260

The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is accelerating the downstreaming of national essential oils through the development of the Bali Flavour...

Two Singaporean Citizens Found Embracing After Being Crushed by Rocks During Mount Dukono Eruption

Indonesia ExpatMay 11, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 11, 20260

A deadly eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island, North Maluku, claimed three lives, including two Singaporean hikers whose bodies...

Amid Hantavirus Alert, Government Urged to Tighten Entry Controls into Indonesia

Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 20260

Yahya Zaini, the Deputy Chairman of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, urged the government to increase vigilance...

Bali All-Access Pass Launched, Simplifying Travel on the Island of Gods

Indonesia ExpatMay 7, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 7, 20260

The Bali All-Access Pass offers access to more than 50 of Bali’s top destinations through one integrated card, allowing tourists...

Indonesia’s Iconic Padang Restaurant Franchise ‘Sederhana’ to Open Its First Branch in Australia

Indonesia ExpatMay 6, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 6, 20260

Sederhana Restaurant, one of Indonesia’s most iconic homegrown restaurant franchises specialising in Padang cuisine, will open its first branch in...

Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Sees Strong Growth in Early 2026, BPS Reports

Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 20260

According to the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik or BPS), Indonesia records a rise in foreign tourist arrivals and...

Garuda Indonesia Among Airline Ratings’ 25 Best Airlines for 2026

Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 20260

National airline Garuda Indonesia has been named on the list of the world’s 25 best airlines according to flight-focused organisation...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Lokal Indonesia Artisan Market at Park Hyatt Hotel Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatMay 1, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMay 1, 20260

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with something thoughtful, handmade, and full of meaning? Lokal Indonesia is hosting...

Orangutan Recorded Crossing Suspension Bridge in Sumatra

Indonesia ExpatApril 30, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 30, 20260

A Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) was caught on camera for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge in North...

T’way Air Launches Direct Jakarta–Incheon Flight Route

Indonesia ExpatApril 29, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 29, 20260

South Korean low-cost airline T’way Air has begun operating direct flights from Jakarta to South Korea starting on Wednesday, the...

Deadly Bekasi Train Crash: Developments So Far

Indonesia ExpatApril 28, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 28, 20260

A deadly train accident occurred at East Bekasi Station in Bekasi, West Java, involving the Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train...

Airline Ticket VAT Subsidy Officially Implemented for 60 Days

Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 20260

Indonesian government has decided to absorb Value-Added Tax (VAT) on domestic economy airfares to curb price increases amid rising aviation...

Foreign Nationals Trapped Under a Cliff in Bali Were Successfully Evacuated

Indonesia ExpatApril 24, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 24, 20260

Two foreign nationals from Russia, who were trapped under the cliffs of the Uluwatu area, Pecatu Village, South Kuta District,...

Jakarta Provincial Government to Hold Simultaneous Lights-Off Initiative on 25th of April

Indonesia ExpatApril 23, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 23, 20260

On Saturday, the 25th of April, the Jakarta Provincial Government is urging residents to take part in an energy-saving initiative...

British National Found Dead by Hanging at Depok Immigration Office

Indonesia ExpatApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatApril 22, 2026April 22, 20260

A foreign national from the United Kingdom was found dead after hanging himself in the bathroom of the Class 1...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

17 Jun 2026 — Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently emphasised the importance of improving transportation access to Ngurah Rai International Airport to address growing traffic congestion caused by rising tourist arrivals. The growth in tourist visits, which has had a positive impact on the Balinese economy, also requires that tourist destinations remain unaffected by...

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Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

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Pertamina Launches Smart Ship to Clean Water Waste in Bali

11 Jun 2026 — PT Pertamina (Persero) launched an automated waste-cleaning vessel called the Autonomous Trash Skimmer at Sekeh Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, on the 10th of June. The Autonomous Trash Skimmer was introduced as a more modern, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for managing aquatic waste. The launch event also formed part of...

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

15 Jun 2026 — A mugging targeting a New Zealand national in the Tuban Underpass area of Kuta, Badung, Bali, has gone viral on social media, with local police currently hunting for the perpetrator. In footage captured by a dashboard camera on the 12th of June, the perpetrator can be seen following the victim,...

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

12 Jun 2026 — An Australian fugitive linked to organised crime was detained in Bali after authorities uncovered a fake passport and identified him through an Interpol alert. The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has successfully apprehended an Australian national, identified as AP (55), who was allegedly attempting to flee the country. AP...

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Australian Interpol Fugitive Arrested While Boarding Private Jet in Bali

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