Indonesia’s Proposal to Ban Alcohol: What International Media are Saying
Indonesia is considering a national ban on the production, consumption and distribution of alcohol. The news came as a surprise...
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Indonesia Plans to Open New Tax Haven Areas
After grappling with a shortfall in tax revenues, Indonesia is now exploring the possibilities of setting up tax havens with...
What does the Brexit Mean for UK Expats in Indonesia?
If the UK’s exit from the EU creates an economic apocalypse in London, Jakarta may serve as the other side...
Indonesia Sets Vague Goals for Weaning Itself Off Fossil Fuels
In the wake of a cabinet reshuffle, and with BP expanding its operation in West Papua, Indonesia believes it can...
Indonesia Executes Four Drug Offenders in Second Round of Executions
Despite a series of diplomatic pressures and legal appeals, Indonesia has carried out its first executions since 2013. This morning,...
Meet Indonesia’s New Ministers 2016
On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the names of the new ministers in this year’s reshuffle. In a bid...
Jakarta Applies New Odd-Even Traffic Restrictions
The Department of Transportation in the capital is set to apply a new odd-even license plate traffic rule which will...
2015 Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists
As demand for palm oil, timber and minerals continues, governments, companies and criminal gangs are exploiting land with little regard...
Locals United to Save Stranded Whales
On Wednesday, 32 whales were found stranded on the coast of East Java by local residents in Probolinggo; at least...
Immigration’ Terrorism Prevention Plans
In a bid to protect the nation from further terrorism threats, Indonesian immigration plans to tighten its security through database...
Britcham Strengthens Relationship with Indonesian Ministers Following Jokowi’ UK Visit
In April, Indonesian President Joko Widodo paid a visit to London, UK, as part of his presidential tour of Europe....
Indonesia to Attract More Foreign Investors, Including China
In the wake of the Indonesian government’s attempts to attract more investment next year, Chinese business players seem to be...
In Spite of Injustice, Hope Still Shines from Cipinang
Cecillia Bae talks to Tracy Bantleman, wife of incarcerated Neil Bantleman, who has just spent his second birthday behind bars,...
Indonesia May Turn on a Bootleg Alcohol Tap by Banning the Legal One
The House of Representatives is deliberating an alcohol prohibition bill. But concerns have been raised, and many believe the move...
Hobbit Relatives Discovered in Indonesia
Hobbits may be more than just fictional characters after all, as new fossil discoveries suggest the existence of pre-humans living...
Singapore Committed to Helping Indonesia Counter Haze
Despite reports last month that the Indonesian government was reviewing all matters regarding bilateral cooperation in environment and forestry with...
Indonesia Sees Spike in British Tourists
Following the introduction of the visa-free policy, Indonesia is seeing a surge in British visitors. The number of British tourists...
Indonesia’s First Modern and Contemporary Art Museum Reveals Design for 2017
Set to open in 2017, The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, or Museum MACAN, finally unveils its...
Although April Sees Fewer Tourists than March, Indonesia Notices a Surge in Visitors Compared to Previous Year
Indonesia is facing a decline in the number of foreign tourists in April from the previous month by 1,52 percent,...
Scams in the City: Car Trouble
Buying a car online or ‘winning’ one as a prize can be risky business in Indonesia, but even more risky...
Indonesia eases foreign ownership in retail and port sectors
Indonesia has recently eased foreign ownership rules in several sectors, with the latest additions being the retail and port services....