Local Trans Women Redefine the Notion of Beauty in a ‘Secret Pageant’
LGBT community and activists continue to challenge status quo by secretly organizing a national beauty pageant in Jakarta, while successfully...
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Breaking: Expats Can No Longer Rely Solely on Agents to Get Permits
Indonesia announced immigration formality agents are no longer allowed to submit applications for visas and stay permits without having the...
US Pledges to Maintain Ties with Indonesia
Brian McFeeters, United States representative to Indonesia, pledged that the US will maintain its relationship with Indonesia, following the announcement...
Defense Analyst to Jokowi-Kalla: Toughen Up on Foreign Affairs Issues
Prominent defense analyst commends Jokowi and Kalla?s two-year progress but advises the country?s leaders to toughen on country?s foreign affairs....
Jokowi Congratulates New US President
Indonesian President Jokowi congratulated Donald Trump for winning the latest presidential race in the United States late Wednesday evening, November...
Massive Fire Eats Up Neo Soho Mall
Jakarta police reported that the Neo Soho mall in Tanjung Duren, Grogol caught fire at 9 pm, Wednesday evening, November...
Is Jokowi Considering A Change to Indonesia’s Death Penalty?
The president claims to be “very open to options” when discussing the possibility of Indonesia abolishing the death penalty. Ahead...
President to Reschedule Australia Visit After Jakarta Riots
President Joko Widodo will have to reschedule his visit to Australia after the anti-Ahok rally, but insists that the situation...
Indonesia Prepares Tougher Penalties for Pedophiles
Indonesia is moving forward with tougher penalties for convicted pedophiles, according to the department of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection....
Jakarta Braces for Islamic Hardline Protest Against Governor Ahok
Several businesses in Jakarta have encouraged their employees to stay inside during what many fear will become a violent protest...
More Than 1.2 Million Indonesians Are Now Using Drugs
The University of Indonesia?s health centre and the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) report an estimated 1.2 million drug users in...
Central Java Police Dept Offers Reward for Reporting Dirty Cops
The Central Java Police department is offering a Rp.5 million (US$380) reward for anyone who reports illegal activities involving dirty...
Ex-Health Minister Siti Fadilah Arrested for Graft
Former health minister Siti Fadillah Supari was arrested on October 24, following the national anti-graft agency’s investigation into a case...
Indonesia Announces New Rule on Property Ownership for International Couples
Indonesia just announced new regulations on the rights related to prenuptial agreements, property and asset ownership for international couples....
Infamous Money Launderer Tubagus Wardana Gets Just One Year in Prison
After a famous money laundering trial, Tubagus Wardana has been found guilty. Many see his one-year sentence as a slap...
British Banker Pleads Not Guilty After Filming Rape, Torture, Murder of Indonesian Women
After British banker Rurik Jutting filmed the rape, torture and murder of two Indonesian women in 2014, he pled not...
Dutch Tourist Dies After Getting Hit By Train in Yogyakarta
A 23-year-old Dutch tourist died after stepping in front of a train at the station in Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta....
Chinese Nationals Nabbed for Illegal Abortion Activities
Two Chinese nationals suspected of performing illegal abortions were recently arrested by Jakarta immigration officers....
Bridge Collapse in Bali Kills 9, Injures More than 30
The Yellow Bridge in Klungkung, Bali collapsed at 6:30 pm local time on October 16, killing nine people, including three...
Islamic Defenders Front Takes to Streets in Jakarta, Accuse Governor of Blasphemy
Thousands of activists from the hardline group Islamic Defenders Front protest in front of City Hall to indict Jakarta?s governor...
Pizza Hut, Marugame Udon Accused of Mouldy Malpractice (UPDATE: Director Responds)
Pizza Hut and other mainstream restaurant chains have been accused of illegally extending expiration dates on their ingredients in Indonesia....