JIS Welcomes New Head of School
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) has appointed Maya Nelson to fill its top leadership position Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) will start the new academic year in
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An Inharmonic Rant
When I was a scabby-kneed schoolboy interested in geography, I used to slowly rotate the classroom globe with my fingers, fascinated by the shapes of
Entering Indonesia: No Health Insurance Required?
The Indonesian government has decided that foreigners are not required to present COVID-19 health insurance upon entry, effective as of 8th June 2022. The spokesperson
Balinese Man Creates Eco-Friendly Car
A man from Buleleng, Bali named I Putu Dedi Wihartama Griadhi has managed to create an environmentally friendly, self-assembled car by using solar energy. He
Pork Rendang Owner Called by Police to Apologise
The owner of the nasi Padang business selling pork rendang was brought to the Kelapa Gading Police, North Jakarta, on Friday 10th June 2022 to
2022 Interior Design Trends in Indonesia
The thought of designing houses, offices, apartments, hotels, villas, and other properties is always very fascinating. Do you know what this year’s trends in interior
Grand Mosque of West Sumatra: The World’s Best Mosque Design in 2021
A non-profit organisation highlighting design and architectural work, the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Award, recently released a list of the best mosque designs in the world. One
Australian Man Climbs Sacred Tree in Tabanan
An Australian man has gone viral after shocking residents for climbing a 10-metre-high sacred tree in the cemetery area, Kelici Kelod village, Tabanan regency, Bali.
Indonesia’s Opportunity to Enter Endemic 17th August
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has advised President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to wait for the development of COVID-19 in Indonesia for two
A Night of Music – Indonesia Expat Mixer
It’s the other side of Eid. So guess what that means? The Indonesia Expat Mixer returns with the June edition! Treehaus Bar & Grill provided
Syrian Man Arrested in Possession of Methamphetamine
The public prosecutor has sentenced Mahmod Daher, a Syrian national, to be jailed for eight years after he was caught buying methamphetamine in Kuta, Badung,
A Longer Wait for Schengen Visa Applicants?
Schengen visa applicants from around the world are waiting longer than usual to obtain a visa due to the sudden spike in travel demand this
Car Free Day Buleleng Happening Again
Buleleng Regent Putu Agus Suradnyana is finally allowing Car Free Day activities to recommence every week after being suspended for approximately two years due to
Borobudur Temple Price Increase Postponed
The government has decided to temporarily postpone the new policy of charging Rp1.4 million for foreigners and Rp750,000 for locals to climb to the top
Mamaka by Ovolo Makes Waves with Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy
Bali’s first urban resort, Mamaka by Ovolo, has partnered with the island’s most renowned surfing school, Quiksilver Bali Surf Academy. “At Mamaka, we aim to
Ubud Food Festival Returns
The international culinary event, Ubud Food Festival (UFF), in Bali will be held again on 24-26th June 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the
Japanese Corruption Fugitive Arrested in Lampung
A foreigner from Japan, who is a fugitive in a COVID-19 fund corruption case in Japan, has been arrested at a hiding place in the
Two Different Tickets Applying at Borobudur Temple
The Director of the Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (Persero) Temple Tourism Parks, Edy Setijono and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo have clarified the government’s
Bali Enters PPKM Level 1?
The handling of the pandemic is continuing to improve in Bali, with all districts now under PPKM level 1 in accordance with the Instruction of
Bikini Party at Depok Luxury House Raided and Disbanded
Police have confirmed that a bikini party was held at a luxury house in a residential complex in Depok, West Java, which was raided and
PA.SO.LA Restaurant and KONG Bali Present “From Bali, With Love”
PA.SO.LA Restaurant & Lounge is collaborating with KONG Bali with an exclusive dining experience called “From Bali, with Love”. From 3-12th June 2022, TripAdvisor’s number