Foreigners Can Now Buy Apartments, How Will This Affect the Property Sector?
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has issued Government regulation no. 18 year 2021 concerning management rights, land rights, unit flats, and the land registry. This rule
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Coronavirus Drug Molnupiravir Arriving in Indonesia from January 2022
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has set a target for Indonesia to start using the coronavirus drug Molnupiravir from January 2022. The drug will be
Top 11 Family Tourism Places in Semarang
There are many tourist attractions in Semarang, Central Java, that can be visited during the year-end holidays. Some of them also operate into the evening.
Health Minister: New PCR Tests for Omicron at All Entrances
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin confirmed that his party will distribute the RT-PCR test technology for the S Gene Target Failure (SGTF) examination which can
Halim Airport Closed 1 January for Revitalization
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport located in East Jakarta will be closed from 1st January 2022 for renovations. This was announced by the Chief of Staff of
Top 6 Kid-Friendly Activities in Jakarta
Taking Christmas and New Year vacation in Jakarta but afraid to take the children out of the house in the rains? Don’t worry, these kid-friendly
Survey: Nearly Half of Indonesians Won’t Travel for the Holidays
Year-end holidays are often used to travel out of town or visit distant family. However, the outbreak of the new variant of the COVID-19 Omicron
15 Foreign Inmates in Kerobokan Prison Get Christmas Clemency
The Class II A Kerobokan Penitentiary has announced the 2021 Christmas clemency list. The Christmas clemency was announced after the correctional inmates, particularly Christians and
Fugitive of 20 Years Finally Caught in Indonesia?
Authorities have arrested French national Thierry Ascione in Indonesia after 20 years on the run. He was arrested after a shipwreck last October. Thierry Ascione
Sinovac Vaccine Not Effective to Protect Against Omicron
A study in Hong Kong has revealed that the vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech failed to provide adequate protection against the Omicron variant COVID-19,
Turkey Allows Visa-Free Entry for Indonesian Citizens
The Turkish government has decided to remove the visa requirements for Indonesian citizens who want to travel to the country. “In view of the fraternal
Singapore and Thailand Suspend Quarantine-Free Policy
Several countries around Southeast Asia that had previously opened their borders without quarantine have now decided to re-lock their entry access to foreigners. Singapore Singapore
PCR Tests Now Available at Train Stations
PT KAI (Persero) has opened a COVID-19 testing service with a PCR scheme at train stations, costing Rp195,000 per examination. This PCR service will begin
Balinese Environmental Activist Wins CNN Heroes Award
An environmental activist from Bali, I Made Janur Yasa, has won the CNN Heroes 2021 award after his name was included as one of the
Jakarta Formula E to be Held in Ancol
The President Director of PT Jakarta Propertindo Widi Amanasto said that the Formula E circuit in Ancol, North Jakarta is designed like a hobby horse
International Arrivals to Start in Surabaya
Government Spokesperson for Handling COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito said the government will reopen Surabaya Juanda International Airport as an entry point for international arrivals to anticipate
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Terminal 3 Flooded
Part of the terminal 3 area of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flooded on Tuesday 21st December. Senior Manager of Branch Communication and Legal at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Quarantine Hotel Rates Regulated and Capped in Jakarta
The COVID-19 Task Force has confirmed regulated prices for hotel quarantine for travellers from abroad. The prices are effective from 20th December 2021. COVID-19 Task
Indonesia to Get a New Neighbour Country
There will be a new country near Indonesia soon, but travellers are advised to be cautious when taking the trip. The potential new state is
Foreigner Found Sleeping on the Streets in Canggu
An as-yet-unidentified foreigner has been found sleeping on the sidewalk at the intersection of Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Badung Regency, Bali. “Traffic lights are also a
Foreigners from Three More Countries Banned From Entering Indonesia?
The government has included the UK, Norway, and Denmark on the list of countries prohibited from entering Indonesia, following the spread of the Omicron variant