Will Indonesia’s Highway Payment become 100% Cashless by October 2017?Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210 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 MonthIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210 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 HolidayIndonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 5, 2017November 11, 20210 A Singaporean tourist has suffered serious injuries after a komodo dragon attack this week....
Soetta Airport to Increase Capacity Ahead of Eid al-Fitr HolidayIndonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 4, 2017November 11, 20210 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 AttacksIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 20210 Busy business district Kuningan has become a favoured spot for thieves late at night....
State-Owned Banks to Eliminate ATM Transaction FeesIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 2017November 11, 20210 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 GasIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 20210 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 SailorsSharon HambaliApril 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 27, 2017April 27, 20170 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 EcosystemIndonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 27, 2017November 11, 20210 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 StrikeIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210 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 LRTIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 20210 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 HotelsSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 20170 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 PrisonSharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 23, 2017April 23, 20170 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 WreckedIshia ToledoApril 20, 2017 by Ishia ToledoApril 20, 20170 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 GameIndonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 20, 2017November 11, 20210 A member of the House of Representatives has called for stricter limitations on foreign ownership of local insurance firms....
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality SpermIndonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 20210 Pollution in Jakarta makes the air ?unhealthy?. Some expert believe it will have an effect on men?s health, potentially leading...
Will Indonesia’s Public Transportation Abandon Gasoline?Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 19, 2017November 11, 20210 The government aims to change public transportation in Indonesia by switching vehicles from being gasoline powered to running on natural...
Foreign Football Players Participate in Liga 1 Match without KITASIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 20210 Sports officials are outraged due to a violation by PT Liga Indonesia Baru, which allowed foreign players to participate in...
47 Illegal Money Changers Identified in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 18, 2017November 11, 20210 In order to protect consumers from illegal money changers, the government has been identifying them and pledging to take action...
Police Arrest German Citizen, Discover Nigerian Drug Syndicate in JakartaSharon HambaliApril 13, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 13, 20170 A German was arrested carrying 2.65 kilos of meth. Incidentally, he served as the key to helping local police bust...
Government Dusts Off Plans to Move Capital to Ease Jakarta CongestionIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2017November 11, 20210 As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...