Independence Day and Collective Amnesia
The Republic of Indonesia is now 76 years old. Those who turn 76 mean that they are in the ageing...
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Home Affairs Minister Issues Instructions for PPKM Level 2-4
The Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has issued three regulations regarding the extension of the PPKM levels 2, 3, and...
45 Countries Recognise Sinovac Vaccine for International Arrivals
After more than a year, new policies have been issued by several countries for overseas travels as the COVID-19 pandemic...
How I Got Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in Indonesia
Kenneth Yeung explains how it took a few attempts to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Indonesia. In recent days, the...
Epidemiologist Predicts Indonesia the Last Country to Be COVID-free
An epidemiologist from Australia’s Griffith University, Dicky Budiman, has predicted that Indonesia will be the last country to emerge from...
More Foreigners Leaving Indonesia
Citizens from Australia and New Zealand are reportedly asking for assistance to be immediately repatriated from Indonesia. Citing the New...
Manpower Ministry Stops Planned Use of Foreign Workers Applications
The Manpower Ministry has halted applications for the Planned Use of Foreign Workers (PRTKA) to work in Indonesia during the...
Restrictions on Foreigners Entering Indonesia Expanded
The Law and Human Rights Minister, Yasonna Laoly, has officially expanded restrictions on foreigners allowed to enter Indonesia during the...
ITAS, ITAP or IMK Extension for Foreigners Abroad
Foreigners currently abroad with a soon-to-be expiring ITAS, ITAP or Re-Entry Permit (IMK) must adhere to several conditions for an...
Preserving the Past to Pay for the Present with Lily Jessica Tjokrosetio
It all happened long before Lily Jessica Tjokrosetio was born, so her wishes are fantasies, things she might have done...
Telemedicine Expanded to Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi
The Health Ministry has expanded consultation services and free drug delivery through telemedicine services for self-isolating COVID-19 patients to four...
Top Links to Know During COVID-19 Pandemic
Questions revolving vaccinations, hospitals, oxygen tanks, medicines, etc are all we’re seeing on the news and social media of late....
STRP Required for Travelling Around, In and Out of Jakarta
Starting today until 20th July, trips using KRL, TransJakarta, MRT, online motorcycles taxis, and online taxis must show a STRP,...
Kimia Farma Begins Sales of Vaccine from 12th July
Update 12-7-2021 11.25 AM – PT Kimia Farma (Persero) Tbk decided to postpone the individual gotong royong vaccination until further...
Singapore and UAE Ban Travels and Transits from Indonesia
The worsening COVID-19 case numbers in Indonesia have made the Singapore and United Arab Emirates (UAE) governments tighten their borders,...
Clarification Issued on Travel and Vaccine Requirements
A few addendums have been released by the Indonesian government, regarding travel for foreign nationals within Indonesia and seeking to...
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Vaccinations at Terminals 2 and 3 for Passengers
Soekarno-Hatta Airport is offering COVID-19 vaccination services for passengers aged 12 years and above. The scheme is a collaboration between...
Busting Vaccination Confusion for Foreigners
The acceleration of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is expected to reduce the alarming rate of transmission in Indonesia. President Joko...
How to Get Free COVID-19 Self-Isolation Drugs Through Telemedicine
The Health Ministry has officially started a trial of a telemedicine service that provides free consultation, medicine, and vitamins for...
Emergency PPKM: Procedures to Enter Indonesia
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has updated the rules for Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals entering Indonesia from abroad, effective...
Java-Bali Immigration Services Temporarily Suspended
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry has temporarily suspended face-to-face immigration services at all...