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...
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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...
The Challenges For Global Retail Franchises in Indonesia
Following the recent shutdown of America?s largest chain of convenience store 7-Eleven, here are the challenges of foreign retail franchises...
Ahok to Stay in Mako Brimob Prison Amid Security Concerns
Former Jakarta governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama will not be moved to East Jakarta’s Cipinang Prison as initially planned but...
Bandung Zoo Accuses Fundraiser of Fraud
Indonesian zoos do not enjoy a sterling reputation for animal care. When foreigners try to intervene, officials become upset –...
The Trouble With Alcohol in Indonesia
Indonesia, being a Muslim majority country, is also a pluralist, democratic and secular nation. And with the rest of the...
Prosecutors Seek Prison For American Robbery Suspect
Prosecutors have sought two and half years in prison for an American-national charged with robbing several convenience stores in tourist...
Qatar’ Diplomatic Crisis: What Does it Mean For Indonesia?
The aftershocks of the diplomatic fall-out between Qatar and other countries in the Middle East region has rippled around the...
No More Happy Endings for Bali Spas
The crackdown on Bali’s so-called happy ending parlours continues, with massage parlours in Legian and Denpasar the latest to be...
Belitung Tourism Set to Triple Under Hanandjoeddin Airport Development Plan
State-owned airport operator Angkasa Pura II will develop Bangka Belitung?s Hanandjoeddin Airport as an international airport is expected to complement...
Anti-Persecution Coalition Call For Action Over Harassment
The country’s leading legal and human rights organisations have teamed up as the Anti-Persecution Coalition to warn against increasing acts...
Don’t Show, Do Tell
Beware of sharing a nude selfie in Indonesia. You could be extorted or even criminalized. There’s an old internet joke...
Persecution Continues To Trend Online: SAFEnet Warns
A frightening trend of online targeting and cyber-bullying of individuals for their personal views amid tense freedom of expression tests...
GO-JEK And Bahaso Team Up For Driver Language Training
Foreign language skills are not only a requirement for multi-national company employees, but also for online transport drivers, prompting GO-JEK...
Jakarta’s Top Acupuncture Picks
Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old healing technique from traditional Chinese medicine. It is known as a “complementary medical practice that entails...
Peruvian Sentenced to 7 Years After Running
The Peruvian and two other foreigners faced charges for robbing ATMs in a Bali minimart....
Employment for Foreigners: What You Need to Know
For expats, earning a living in Indonesia can be difficult. From finding secure employment to navigating the bureaucratic nightmare that...