Helping the Evacuees from Bali’s Mount Agung
Assistance comes in many forms for the evacuees from Mount Agung in northeastern Bali. The Indonesian government, local non-profit organizations...
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The Online Virginity Auctioneer
A man who auctioned virgins online claims he merely wanted to fund a sexual revolution to free Indonesia from corruption,...
Manufacturing Hatred
Punishing those who propagate radical hate-speech is not enough. Their ultimate paymasters must be named and brought to justice. President...
Snakes not Preying on Humans, Expert Says
Humans are not the target, says a scientist following a python attack on a local in the province of Riau....
Bali Tourists Brace for Agung Eruption, Disruptions
Tourists around the world are hoping their dream holidays are left unaffected by the impending eruption of Bali’s Mount Agung,...
Man Covers Face in Archipelago Tattoo
One South Sulawesi man has taken his pride in the archipelago further than most may choose after he had the...
Australian Woman Killed in Bali Scooter Accident
An Australian woman was killed in a motorcycle accident in Bali, Monday, Sept. 18, just days before the tourist was...
Indonesia Attracting More Foreign Tourists This Year: BPS
As of July 2017, Indonesia has recorded over 20 percent more foreign tourists than it did in the same period...
Javanese, Sundanese Voice Inputs Now Recognised by Google
Javanese and Sundanese languages are now recognised on Google Translate, Google App and Gboard after the tech giant Google worked...
Possible Sighting of Extinct Tiger in Indonesia
The Javan Tiger, a legendary Indonesian animal declared to have been extinct for over 40 years, may still be alive...
Mount Agung Eruption Fears as BNPB Tips Possible Evacuation
Authorities have extended the no-go zone surrounding Mount Agung volcano in resort island Bali and raised its alert level for...
How to Make Sure Goods Don’t Get Stuck in Indonesian Customs
Indonesian import regulations are often changing, so it is not uncommon foreign companies find products stuck in Indonesian customs. In...
Police Bust Bogus Bruneian Businessman Scam
Beware of helping friendly strangers wanting to use your bank account for business or charitable purposes, especially if they try...
An Expat’s Guide to Indonesia’s Traditional Treatments
Taking care yourself as an expat can be difficult. Long hours working hard and even longer hours spent in traffic...
Investigations Continue in Shock Deaths of Elderly Couple in Bali
Authorities are still searching for a cause of shock deaths after the gruesome discovery of an elderly Japanese couple in...
Bloody Domestic Violence Attack Shocks Bali Social Media
A woman in Canggu, Bali, has been hospitalised following a vicious domestic violence attack on Tuesday evening, September 5. Ni...
Bali Immigration Autogates Set for 2018 Unveiling
Overwhelmed immigration officers at Bali’s busy Ngurah Rai International Airport will have a welcome relief next year with the installation...
Don’t Burn Our Future!
Aradhya Sharma, a 10th grader at Singapore School, Bona Vista reminds us of the hazards of burning rubbish and the...
Teaching in Indonesia’s Largest Trash Dump
Local organization Pesta Pendidikan is honoring the hardwork and service of teachers in Bantar Gebang, West Java, a community built...
A Beginners Guide to Idul Adha in Indonesia
The lead up to Idul Adha in Jakarta is an interesting time. Unlike ahead of Idul Fitri when millions leave...
Staying In Shape In Indonesia
As an expatriate, it can be tricky finding places to join that cater to your fitness routine or sport of...