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...
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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....
Jakarta’s Pollution May Lead To Low Quality Sperm
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?
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 KITAS
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 Bali
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 Jakarta
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 Congestion
As Jakarta becomes increasingly cramped and crowded, the government is revisiting plans to move the capital city and let Jakarta...
Credit Cards to be Removed from Obligatory Tax Report for Expats
The government will no longer want to see credit bills to assess taxes owed by expats. This come as new...
Officials: Jakarta’s Airport Train On Track for Completion
The project is a route to and from Soekarno Hatta and Manggarai. PT Raillink claims it will be ready for...
Illegal Gold Mining Sees Steady Rise in Indonesia
While it's flush with natural resources and precious metals including gold, Indonesia also attracts its fair share of unscrupulous miners...
Police Officer Foils Mugging Attempt Aboard Angkot Mini Bus
A police officer foiled an attempt to mug a fellow passenger aboard an Angkot in East Jakarta, shooting a man...
Sri Mulyani to Revamp Tax Policies on Tobacco in Indonesia
Tobacco is the largest contributor to state revenue, but the current tax policy incentivizes producers to fly under the radar....