10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in Indonesia Confirmed
The cost of living in any city is determined by a whole range of factors, with probably the most important...
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Jeff Hadler: A Scholar with Heart
When Jeff Hadler passed away a few years ago, I was a bit dazed to know it. A friend of...
Coping with the Loss of Loved Ones during the Festive Season
Christmas is just around the corner and it is bound to bring back feelings of loss and deep yearning for...
2021: Another Indonesian Year of Living Dangerously
While COVID-19 dominated the news in 2021, hundreds of Indonesians were killed by landslides, floods, and accidents throughout the year....
International Passengers Can Bring 2.25l Duty-Free Alcohol Starting 2022
Note: This report refers to a rule change by the Minister of Trade which was due to go into force...
Quarantine Increased to 10 Days From Friday
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has announced that officials are prohibited from going abroad, while...
First Indonesia Expat Mixer Since COVID-19 Struck
It’s been almost two years since the Indonesia Expat Mixer went off. And truthfully, we’ve missed you! A lot of...
Arrivals From 11 Banned Countries Will Be Deported
Foreigners who have come from or visited any of the 11 banned countries and arrive in Indonesia through Soekarno-Hatta Airport,...
Omicron: International Arrivals to Quarantine for Seven Days
The government has decided to increase the quarantine time for foreigners and Indonesian citizens who enter Indonesia to seven days,...
Quick Grub
When I was new to Indonesia and ordered a hamburger in a squalid Jakarta street-side restaurant, it was as if...
On the Outside Looking Back Aspects of The Pandemic In Indonesia
As an Indophile stuck in Australia during the pandemic, I’ve had a hard time making sense of what’s happening over...
Strings in Action Brings Out the Power of Music
I happened to play the violin in elementary school. Looking back, I truthfully can’t think of an explanation behind it....
Indonesia – Some Insights for Visitors
Let’s begin with some basic insights. First, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. And, as the Australian...
Welcome Back Scammers, It’s Like You Never Left
As Indonesia begins reopening its doors to foreign tourists, we can expect an increase in the number of foreign scammers....
A for Effort x EMC – For all your relocation and education needs
Women in Business – Together we can do more Meet Esti and Charmaine. What do they both have in common?...
Relocating to Indonesia: An Expat’s Tips and Advices In A New Country
Moving to a new country is invariably an exciting adventure. It can also be difficult and daunting; the preparation and...
Quarantine Reduced to Two Nights for International Arrivals
The government has issued new rules regarding the quarantine period for arrivals from abroad. Hotel quarantine on arrival will now...
Repatriation Package at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Make the most of your four nights’ self-isolation with an exciting Repatriation package at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. Experience a lavish self-isolation at...
How Some Europeans Thrived During the Japanese Occupation
Should President Joko Widodo model any of his “Ten New Balis” tourist attractions on the mountain resort of Sarangan in...
Transportation Ministry: Detailed Rules for Domestic Flight Travels
The Transportation Ministry has released detailed rules for domestic flights that take effect from 24th October 2021. These rules are...
Ban on Children Flying in Indonesia Lifted
Children under 12 years old will be allowed to fly domestically starting October 21, 2021. The new policy has been...