Credit Cards to be Removed from Obligatory Tax Report for ExpatsIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 20210 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 CompletionIndonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 12, 2017November 11, 20210 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 IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 12, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 12, 20170 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 BusIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2017November 11, 20210 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 IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 10, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 10, 20170 Tobacco is the largest contributor to state revenue, but the current tax policy incentivizes producers to fly under the radar....
Indonesia Targets Tax Cheats With New Bank RulesIndonesia ExpatApril 7, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 7, 2017November 11, 20210 New banking rules will help authorities trade account data with overseas counterparts as part of an international effort to nab...
More Tourists Denied Entry to Bali Despite Visa-Free PolicySharon HambaliApril 6, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 6, 20170 Since Jokowi announced the visa-free policy, critics claim crime stats have increased, as more tourists are denied entry to Bali...
Expats Look to Yogyakarta, Air Show Takes Off in AprilKelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Yogyakarta will hold its 12th Annual Air Show, highlighting the area?s attractions but also an old airport that grounds its...
Indonesian Prisoners Display Handicrafts in Bid for RehabilitationKelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Despite Indonesia?s enthusiasm for the death penalty over rehab, a Jakarta expo will feature handicrafts from prisoners honing skills before...
Ministry of Transportation: Bombs Are No Laughing MatterKelly HenleyApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017 by Kelly HenleyApril 4, 2017April 4, 20170 After a string of hoaxes caused delays, Indonesia introduced rules allowing airlines and passengers to sue fellow travellers who claim...
A Look at Narcotics Laws and Statistics in IndonesiaSharon HambaliApril 3, 2017 by Sharon HambaliApril 3, 20170 Despite a growing reported prevalence of narcotics, Indonesia?s anti-drug top cop says the country can only outlaw 43 of 800...
World Bank Coughs Up More Cash For Indonesia’s InfrastructureIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210 World Bank just ponied up more cash for Indonesia?s bold infrastructure push. The funds are meant to improve the nation?s...
New Rules for Electronics on Planes Aim to Combat TerrorismIndonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2017November 11, 20210 The Indonesian government is imposing stricter safeguards on electronic devices in airplane cabins. The move is designed to enhance national...
Police Confirm Upcoming Protest in JakartaSharon HambaliMarch 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 27, 2017March 27, 20170 The FUI has scheduled a large protest for March 31 regarding Ahok?s blasphemy case. Local police officers confirm, and advise...
Foreigners Robbed, Bali Crime Stats Gain AttentionSharon HambaliMarch 25, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 25, 20170 Two Germans were robbed in Bali, as crime on the island continues to rise. Foreigners are advised to take precaution....
West Borneo Named as Hot Spot for International Narcotics TradeIndonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2017November 11, 20210 The National Anti Narcotics Agency recently stated that West Borneo is now a hub for the region’s international narcotics trade....
Suicide Stats In Focus Following Japanese Expat’ DeathSharon HambaliMarch 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 23, 2017March 23, 20170 The Japanese manager of a well-known girl band JKT48 committed suicide not long after a similar but unrelated incident took...
Foreigners Accused of Embezzling on Batam Flee IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 20, 2017November 11, 20210 Three businessmen from China-based Sinopec Group?s oil and gas project on Batam fled the country after being accused of criminal...
Indonesia To Penalize Cruise Liner for Raja Ampat AccidentSharon HambaliMarch 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 17, 2017March 17, 20170 The amount of money that Noble Caledonia would need to pay could be anywhere between US$10 million and US$16 million....
Expats Urged to Keep Kids Safe in Light of Samarinda RapeSharon HambaliMarch 16, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 16, 20170 Gang rape in Samarinda has grabbed headlines. Authorities exposed an online pedophile ring. Here?s how expats in Indonesia can protect...
Indonesia Transfers American Drug Trafficker To Execution IslandIndonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2017November 11, 20210 A convicted American drug dealer has been transferred to Nusa Kambangan. The foreigner has been sentenced to death in Indonesia....