French National Injured Security, Fled Not Paying the BillIndonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 20220 A French national, initials AKJ, 34 years old, went on a rampage and then hit a security guard at one...
Nyepi 2022: Cellular Data Services, ATMs and IPTV Turning OffIndonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 20220 Cellular data services, ATMs, and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in Bali will be turned off during Nyepi Day in the...
PPKM Java-Bali Extends 7th MarchIndonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 20220 PPKM for Java and Bali is extended until 7th March as COVID-19 cases are still high in several areas, although...
Bogor-Jakarta Takes up to 17 Hours JourneyIndonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 20220 Congestion occurred on the Jalur Puncak, Bogor, West Java during the long holiday period 27-28 February 2022, resulting in some...
COVID-19 Improvements, Pandemic Could Lead to an EndemicIndonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 20220 The Health Ministry has reported that several indicators for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic are showing continuous improvement. “This is the...
Quarantine-Free Entry to Bali Due to Start 14th March or Earlier, Minister SaysIndonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 20220 The government is introducing a trial for entry without quarantine for foreign travellers arriving in Bali. The trial is slated...
WHO: Indonesia to Receive mRNA Technology to Make Vaccines?Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 20220 Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said Indonesia has been appointed as a recipient country...
Russian-Ukrainian War Impact on IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 20220 Russia’s attack on Ukraine has shaken the world economy, undeniably affecting Indonesia as well, mainly related to the supply of...
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Sumatra to Neighbouring CountriesIndonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 20220 An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 rocked West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra, on Friday 25th February 2022 at 8:39am...
New Mosque Loudspeaker Guidelines?Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 20220 New guidelines have been issued in Indonesia for the use of loudspeakers by mosques. The Indonesian government is responding to...
Indonesia Denounces ‘Unacceptable’ Attack on UkraineKenneth YeungFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 20220 Indonesia has issued a formal statement condemning Russia’s military attack on Ukraine but stopped short of actually mentioning Russia. Separately,...
Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion of UkraineIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 20220 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a “full-scale invasion” of his country on Thursday...
Bali Officially Implements Bubble QuarantineIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 20220 The government has decided to implement a bubble quarantine system for both foreign nationals and Indonesian citizens travelling from overseas...
Visas, Entry, and Immigration Residence Permit Guidelines February 2022Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 20220 The mechanism of transferring residence permit status based on guidelines for granting visas, entry signs, and immigration residence permits during...
Government Plans VoA and Quarantine Removal for BaliIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 20220 Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno and Bali Governor Wayan Koster have agreed to reinstate a visa on arrival...
Indonesia Officially Becomes an Upper Middle Class CountryIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 20220 Indonesia has been classified as an upper-middle-income country, the government has announced. “Today we have officially become a world middle...
Finance Ministry Increase Value Added TaxIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 20220 Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has decided to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 10 to 11 percent, taking effect...
Bali Offers Two Quarantine Systems – Bubble and Non-BubbleIndonesia ExpatFebruary 23, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 23, 20220 Bali is offering two choices of quarantine systems at hotels for foreign travellers visiting the Island of the Gods, confirmed...
Upcoming International Events DiIndonesiaAjaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 20220 Indonesia is expected to host various international events as tourism returns to the nation. Many international events are intended to...
More Areas Fall into PPKM Level 4 and 3 – Full Rules BelowIndonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 20220 The government has officially extended the implementation of PPKM in Java and Bali for another week. This extension was confirmed...
BPJS Health Card Required for Managing SIM, STNK and MoreIndonesia ExpatFebruary 21, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 21, 20220 Anyone who wants to get a driver’s license (SIM), vehicle number certificate (STNK), perform Hajj or Umrah, and even buy...