UK Visa Requirements Divides Indonesian-British Family
A British family has been left divided between Suffolk in the United Kingdom and Jakarta following visa complications. According to...
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Jokowi Rocks Out at We The Fest
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, who is well-known for his love of metal and punk music, made a surprise appearance this...
Shock Death Won’t Hinder e-KTP Case: KPK
The Corruption Eradication Commission, or KPK, confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 12, that it would not be involved in the investigations...
Bali in Drug State Emergency Says Governor
Bali is in the grip of a drug crisis verging on a drug state emergency with drug abuse cases reaching...
In the Name of the Fraudster
Indonesian media recently seized on the story of a gang that forged letters from President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to request...
East Bali Cashew takes a Bite Out of Eco-Tourism
Against the stunning backdrop of Mt Agung, in a humble low-rise building in the East Bali village of Desa Ban,...
Jazz Gunung Bromo: The Yin And Yang of Music And Nature
Jazz Gunung Bromo, one of the country’s largest musical festival which has become a stalwart of the cultural calendar, will...
Dog Meat Outlawed Following Shock Bali Investigation
The sale of dog meat has been officially outlawed in Bali following an international outcry from animal rights activists, Bali...
30,000 Flock The Streets in Clean Up Jakarta Day Events
Each year, thousands of volunteers take to the streets of Jakarta to clean up the city in a mass effort...
Fool’ Gold Fever
If you want to invest in gold, a 1 kilogram bar will set you back about US$40,000 at today’s prices...
Dogged Lies: Bali Official Denies Dog Meat Report
A recent Australian media investigation which reported Bali food vendors are serving unwitting tourists dog meat are just lies designed...
Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In Indonesia
The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia...
Muslim Leaders Call For Starbucks Boycott Over Pro-LGBT Stance
Some of Indonesia’s most prominent Muslim leaders have called for a boycott of US coffee chain Starbucks after becoming aware...
All Aboard Transjakarta To See Jakarta’s Sights
The TransJakarta Jakarta Explorer tourist bus routes proved a success over the holiday break with visitors flocking to the Istiqlal...
E-KTP Corruption Case State Losses Expected To Rise
The on-going e-KTP corruption case has seen state losses reach Rp 2.3 trillion (US$172 million) in June, but officials predict...
Barack Obama and Jokowi Dine on Bakso in Bogor
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and former US president Barack Obama met Friday, June 30, for lunch in Bogor to mark...
Giving Back: Volunteering Activities in Indonesia
Whether coming to Indonesia for a vacation or permanent relocation, one can’t help but admire the country for its rich...
Serang Police Foil Bizarre ‘Terror Plot’
Plans for a terror plot were uncovered written on pieces of paper and stuck between the windshield wipers of police...
Beaches On South Coast Of West Java Deemed Unsuitable For Swimming
The National SAR Agency (Basarnas) of West Java has warned the public to not swim at beaches along the south...
Batik Fever Hits Africa Tourism Expo
The Namibia Tourism Expo 2017 hosted earlier this month in capital Windhoek was a roaring success for Indonesian tourism and...
Bank Indonesia Warns Of Fake Cash Across Country
Bank Indonesia has warned that while counterfeit banknotes have dropped in circulation in recent years consumers must stay savvy as...