6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Sumatra to Neighbouring Countries
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 rocked West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra, on Friday 25th February 2022 at 8:39am WIB. The Head of the
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New Mosque Loudspeaker Guidelines?
New guidelines have been issued in Indonesia for the use of loudspeakers by mosques. The Indonesian government is responding to complaints from religious minorities in
Indonesia Denounces ‘Unacceptable’ Attack on Ukraine
Indonesia has issued a formal statement condemning Russia’s military attack on Ukraine but stopped short of actually mentioning Russia. Separately, President Joko ‘Jokowi‘ Widodo on
Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a “full-scale invasion” of his country on Thursday 24th February 2022. “Putin has
Bali Officially Implements Bubble Quarantine
The government has decided to implement a bubble quarantine system for both foreign nationals and Indonesian citizens travelling from overseas to Bali, effective from 23rd
Visas, Entry, and Immigration Residence Permit Guidelines February 2022
The mechanism of transferring residence permit status based on guidelines for granting visas, entry signs, and immigration residence permits during the handling of COVID-19 and
Government Plans VoA and Quarantine Removal for Bali
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno and Bali Governor Wayan Koster have agreed to reinstate a visa on arrival (VoA) and remove quarantine for
Peter Lim Partners Wellington College International Opening Schools in Southeast Asia
Wellington College will be setting up schools in three Southeast Asian countries through a regional partnership with Singaporean businessman Peter Lim. Lim’s company, WCI Regional
Indonesia Officially Becomes an Upper Middle Class Country
Indonesia has been classified as an upper-middle-income country, the government has announced. “Today we have officially become a world middle class country,” said the Minister
Finance Ministry Increase Value Added Tax
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has decided to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 10 to 11 percent, taking effect from 1st April 2022. The
Bali Offers Two Quarantine Systems – Bubble and Non-Bubble
Bali is offering two choices of quarantine systems at hotels for foreign travellers visiting the Island of the Gods, confirmed Bali Deputy Governor Tjokorda Oka
Indonesia Business Mixer February 2022
Introducing Business Mixer, a mini-seminar and networking event is organised by Seven Stones Indonesia, in collaboration with Indonesia Expat. Entrepreneurs, investors and other business actors
Upcoming International Events DiIndonesiaAja
Indonesia is expected to host various international events as tourism returns to the nation. Many international events are intended to be hosted #DiIndonesiaAja – In
More Areas Fall into PPKM Level 4 and 3 – Full Rules Below
The government has officially extended the implementation of PPKM in Java and Bali for another week. This extension was confirmed through the Home Affairs Minister’s
Express Your Love the Big Way at Gran Melia Jakarta
Gran Melia Jakarta offers new deals especially for the month to help you express your love the big way with a night’s stay at the
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa Welcomes International Guests For a Seamless Warm-Up Vacation in Bali
With the recent announcement of the re-opening of Bali’s borders to international travelers, Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, part of Marriott International, launches Warm-Up
BPJS Health Card Required for Managing SIM, STNK and More
Anyone who wants to get a driver’s license (SIM), vehicle number certificate (STNK), perform Hajj or Umrah, and even buy and sell land must have
Indonesia’s Tofu and Tempeh Craftsmen Strike over High Soybean Prices
A production strike by tofu and tempeh producers due to the increase in soybean prices starts today, 21st February, and will run until 23rd February,
Australia Welcomes International Tourists
The Australian government has reopened its international borders for visa holders who have been fully vaccinated including tourists, business people, and other visitors starting 21st
Bali Vacation Starter Pack Om Swastiastu!
Bali has reopened its international doors! A lot has changed but there are certain aspects to the Island of Gods that remain the same. To
First L’Etape Indonesia by Tour de France Held in Lombok
For the first time in Indonesia, L’Etape Indonesia by Tour de France took place in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Sunday morning, 20th February 2022.