Foul Play Suspected in Australian’s Death in Sanur
Police are investigating the suspicious death of an Australian national in seaside resort town Sanur, Bali, on Monday, May 8....
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We Want to Break Free: Indonesia’s Failing Prison System and Break Outs
A string of prison breakouts across the archipelago is raising questions about the effectiveness of the current system....
New Credit Card Interest Rates From June After Bank Indonesia Rule
Customers will be notified of changes to credit card interest rates in the lead up to the June 1 drop....
Begal Gang Arrested in Bali Sting
Kuta police chief Wayan Sumara said five gang members suspected of begal attacks were arrested on April 22 in tourist...
Death Of British Woman In Gili Trawangan Assumed To Be Suicide
The death of a British woman in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, is assumed to be suicide after initial investigations....
Drunk Teenager Removed From Commuter Train in Depok
A drunken 16-year-old was removed from a commuter train in Depok after passengers complained of his behaviour....
Will Indonesia’s Highway Payment become 100% Cashless by October 2017?
The government has targeted Indonesia?s highways to be 100 percent cash free by October. Now, the ministry and banks are...
Soetta Customs Thwart Drug Smugglers in Bumper Month
The stings netted a total 10.7 kilograms of methamphetamine. Two attempts were made through smuggling in packages and the other...
Singaporean Tourist Attacked by Young Komodo Dragon on Picture Perfect Holiday
A Singaporean tourist has suffered serious injuries after a komodo dragon attack this week....
Soetta Airport to Increase Capacity Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Jakarta?s Soekarno-Hatta Airport will increase capacity by 30% to meet soaring demand during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday period....
Rasuna Said Targeted in Spate of Begal Attacks
Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
State-Owned Banks to Eliminate ATM Transaction Fees
State-owned banks under Himbara are planning to eliminate ATM transaction tariffs between member bank accounts in an effort to ease...
Government Simplifies Business Permits for Oil and Gas
By simplifying oil and gas business permits in Indonesia, Minister Ignasius Jonan aims to make the legal process easier and...
Indonesian Navy Wrangles Fugitive Boats and Chinese Sailors
Previously, Indonesia made a name for itself bombing fishing boats. But recently, the local navy also captured two tankers that...
Pythons Invade Jakarta Due to Imbalanced Ecosystem
The phenomenon of pythons appearing in Jakarta is happening again. The strange occurrence is said to be caused by an...
Three Hikers in Dieng Killed by Lightning Strike
The Dieng hiking trail on Mt. Prau has been temporarily closed due to extreme weather conditions that caused the deaths...
Despite Setbacks, Government Sets Ticket Price for LRT
Despite ongoing construction and land acquisition problems, the government has set the price of the upcoming Jabodebek LRT tickets for...
Officials Aim to Control the Overpopulation of Bali Hotels
The number of rooms in Bali does not match its number of visitors. Local groups push for all Bali hotels...
Despite Lesser Charges, Ahok May Still Face Prison
Although Jakarta?s gubernatorial election has finally ended, the fact remains that Ahok must still battle it out in court if...
Bizarre Hailstorm Strikes Bandung, Leaves Cars Wrecked
For a tropical country like Indonesia, a hailstorm is a rare phenomenon. Such an occurrence is not only unusual, but...
Politicians Mull Foreign Ownership in Indonesia’s Insurance Game
A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....