National Batik Day: Batik Designers Go Virtual
National Batik Day is an annual event every 2nd October, with UNESCO officially recognised Indonesian batik as a world cultural heritage product. Thus, various innovative
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Antiviral Drug Available in Indonesia Now
An antiviral drug called Remdesivir, which has been considered as a potential treatment for COVID-19 is available in Indonesia today, 1st October. A number of
COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities Confirmed, Production Underway
Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto ha said two groups of people, medical personnel and employees aged 18-59 years, will be prioritised for getting the
Aid for Flood Victims in the Age of a Pandemic
Anies Baswedan, the Governor of Jakarta has declared that the government’s aid plans for flood victims will take into account the challenges of the COVID-19
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Human Rights Establish Cooperation to Handle Foreigners
The Directorate General of Protocol and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a cooperation agreement with the Directorate General of Immigration
In Heaven, But Missing Home: 3 Coping Tips for Expats
You’re living far from home and sometimes you get homesick and experience a deep longing for familiar things. But, you may be asking, what is
World Bank Predicts Indonesia’s Economic Growth in 2020
The World Bank has predicted that Indonesia’s economic growth figures for 2020 will contract between 1.6% and 2%. This projection is worse than the consensus
Foreigner Finds Human Body Parts on a Bali Beach
A piece of suspected human leg was found by a foreign national at Perancak Beach in North Kuta, Bali. The dismembered limb is believed to
Jokowi: Locking Down All Regions of Indonesia Will Hurt Many
According to President Joko Widodo, repeated mini lockdowns or limited quarantine areas will be more effective than ordering a lockdown of all regions in Indonesia.
Half Million Sharks May Be Killed for COVID-19 Vaccine
One of the ingredients for making one of the COVID-19 vaccine is shark liver, which can produce a natural oil or squalene. Scientists and conservation
McDonalds Kuta Beach Permanently Closing
A signboard placed on the glass walls of McDonald’s in Kuta Beach, Bali states that as of 29th September 2020, the fast-food joint will permanently
Wear Masks at Home, at Least Among the Elderly and Toddlers
The Indonesian government has appealed to the public to keep wearing masks at home to minimise potential COVID-19 transmission within family clusters. “We still have
Enraged Foreigner Causes Scene at Bali Mandara Hospital
On Thursday 23rd September, a foreigner from Switzerland became violent at the Bali Mandara Hospital Emergency Centre. The man was enraged and did not want
Government Distributes Mobile Data for Online Learning
Nadiem Makarim, the Minister of Education and Culture, has declared that free mobile data will be distributed to educators and students in the next three
PSBB is Back ? Promo Sehat Bersama Borobudur
Large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) is currently re-implemented by the government of DKI Jakarta. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta got you covered with its latest promotion: PSBB aka
Hotel Nikko Bali Welcomes Medical Tourists
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is ready to welcome medical tourists to Bali through its recent partnership with Indonesia Medical Tourism Board (IMTB) and BIMC
Marine Aquaculture to Cultivate Strategic Partnerships between Indonesia and Morocco
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) are collaborating with the Moroccan Agency for the
How to make Mozilla Firefox Faster
Make Mozilla Firefox Faster Mozilla Firefox is one of the most popular browsers today thanks to its speed and ease of use. Your browser’s speed
Tight PSBB Extended to 11th October
Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan announced that the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in DKI Jakarta is extended until 11 October 2020. “In the coordination
Increase in COVID-19 Deaths in Four Bali Regencies
Bali’s COVID-19 Handling Task Force has reported an increase in COVID-19 deaths in four regencies. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bali reported few
AMERICANS ABROAD – CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION
Americans In Indonesia is a volunteer group of US expats based on Bali. We have been assisting voters abroad since 2002. Every state has different regulations,