An Expat’s Isolation Experience in Jakarta
Disclaimer: The following is the opinion and experience of one person and doesn’t reflect the views of the Indonesia Expat. I tested positive with a
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Indonesia’s Provinces with Most Poverty Population
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has recorded that the number of people living in poverty in Indonesia has reached 26.5 million as of September 2021.
New State Capital to be Called Nusantara
The head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Suharso Monoarfa, has confirmed that President Joko Widodo’s new capital city will be named Nusantara. He
Murder or Suicide? Conflicting Claims Over Stabbed Briton’s Death in Bali
Police in Bali are claiming an Englishman found stabbed to death at his house may have committed suicide because of depression, whereas British tabloids have
Paxlovid to Arrive in February 2022
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said that the government has placed an order for a COVID-19 drug, Paxlovid in connection with the increase in
Amnesty International: Pregnant Refugee from Somaliland Deported at Soekarno Hatta Airport
Amnesty International Indonesia (AII) has revealed that a 35-year-old female refugee from Somaliland was held on arrival by immigration authorities at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Soetta), Tangerang.
Karimunjawa National Park Management Denies Selling Land for Foreigners’s Houses
The Karimunjawa National Park has denied permission for the use and construction of houses for foreigners in an area suspected of being carried out by
What Should You Spend on Your Children’s Education?
Not many of us have unlimited funds to provide the most elite level of school education with all the bells and whistles to make our
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Banten
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has reported a 6.7 magnitude earthquake centred on Sumur, Banten. A number of areas in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang,
Lunar New Year at Raffles Jakarta
Raffles Jakarta is commemorating this Lunar New Year with enticing culinary offers you can enjoy at the hotel and your home. Chinese New Year’s Eve
Starfish Bloo Sunday Brunch Coming to You
Believing this as an opportunity to deliver exceptional service, together with W Bali – Seminyak, Marriott Bonvoy has come up with Marriott Bonvoy On Wheels,
Hong Kong Bans Transit Flights From Indonesia
The Hong Kong authorities have again implemented a ban on arrivals from 150 countries, including Indonesia. The ban prevents people transiting in the territory starting
MotoGP Indonesia Scheduled for March
MotoGP Indonesia 2022 will take place on 18-20th March 2022, the first time the event will be held in Indonesia since 1997. The MotoGP race
Corporate Taxpayers Number Changed from 15 Digits to 16 Digits
The Directorate General of Taxes will use the national identification number (NIK) and 16-digit taxpayer identification number (NPWP) when administering taxpayers from October 2023. For
The De Moksha Eco Friendly Resort; A Tranquil Haven for All
One only has to look in any direction to see a plethora of whole-food cafes, yoga studios, and juice bars that reflect Bali’s dedication to
Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages, by Ian Burnet
The title caught my eye immediately: Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages, Tales of Singapore and an East Borneo River. The cover, with its image of sailing
A NEW YEAR. Look for a Doctor!
You and your family might be in good health, but in general, everyone needs some medical input at some point in time. I think it
Health Ministry Allows AstraZeneca Recipients to Get Pfizer Boosters
The Health Ministry will allow recipients of Astrazeneca for their first two vaccines to receive a booster using the Pfizer vaccine. The regulation was made
Bali Featured on List of Top 25 ‘Countries’ for Retirees
Bali has been included on the list of the 25 best countries for retirees to live in, according to research conducted by International Living magazine.
Travellers Entering Indonesia from 12th January
A new circular letter has made significant changes to who can enter Indonesia and the rules for quarantine, effective as of 12th January. The changes
How to Have Your Own Car Without Owning a Car
We’re not out of the woods quite yet with the pandemic, but we saw a huge pick-up in domestic travel over the Christmas holidays and