Anies Urges Citizens to Stay Home and Closes Tourist Attractions
The governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, has said the spread of the coronavirus has reached almost all areas of the capital with reports of
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Corona Patient Runs Away from Persahabatan Hospital, Picked Up by Family
A patient that tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) escaped from Persahabatan Hospital, East Jakarta. The patient ran away from the hospital last week. “Last
New Tax Rules; Returned Goods Increases
The trend of returning goods to foreign countries from Palembang has increased following the implementation of new tax rules on the importation of online goods
Relaunch of Signatures Restaurant in Hotel Indonesia Kempinski
After a major enhancement project, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta has relaunched Signatures Restaurant with a new concept, an artistic interior design with a fresh ambience,
Meet the Expat – Angelique Godow
Moving to another country for your job can be challenging, it may take some time to adapt. Angelique Godow, Director of Marketing Communications at The
Regency Suite at Hyatt Regency Bali
Upgrade your trip to Bali by booking Regency Suite at Hyatt Regency Bali for Rp2.5 million nett per night. Ranging from 54 to 78 sqm,
Coronavirus: Trump to Suspend Travel from Europe to US
Due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases, particularly in Europe, US President Donald Trump will suspend any travel from Europe to the US. The
Interestingly Named Doctor Heading Up Virus Outbreak for Muhammadiyah Hospitals
The Central Board of PP Muhammadiyah has established a command centre to help the government handle the coronavirus in Indonesia. The doctor in charge is
Creating Music in a Fast-Changing World – Java Jazz Festival 2020
Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2020 is back with the tagline “Redeem Yourself Through Music.” Held in JIExpo Kemayoran between February 28 and March
Homes Damages, Residents Evacuated in Sukabumi Earthquake
A earthquake measuring 4.9 in the Richter scale has shaken Sukabumi, at 17.18 WIB on 11th March. So far, there are reports of 280 houses
Are You at Risk of Getting a Heart Attack or Stroke?
I discuss Cardiovascular disease (CVD) again. I find that knowing your risks helps to prevent serious problems. It also gives you a chance to influence
Five Things to Consider before Having Plastic Surgery
Plastic and cosmetic surgery has grown substantially in popularity over the last few years, with the number of global procedures increasing from 14 million to
Kuala Lumpur ? What You Missed the First Time
Visa rules are probably one of the biggest bugbears of expatriates. As annoying as it is to have to run around to immigration offices and
The 1920s Way to Drinking Sexually
When a friend asks you to meet in the SCBD area, how do you determine the meeting point? There are bars, lounges, restaurants, and even
The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!
One of the most off-putting things about obtaining a visa in Indonesia is the cost of the work permit – particularly for new business owners!
Life in a Boma – Tanzania
When you get curious about other cultures, what are the best ways to explore them? Some of us book a flight, keen for a first-hand
Nyepi – What the World Could Learn
If you’re a regular visitor to Bali, you’ll know things work a little differently from the rest of Indonesia and a big part of that
Rest, Sleep, Eat, and Repeat in Silence
Bali is replete with cookie-cutter wellness retreats. And while this may be sufficient for those looking to take in a bit of sun, feast
Venturesome Visa Vacations
I recently had the pleasure of setting sail from Soekarno-Hatta international airport on that most familiar of missions; the Singapore work visa (KITAS) run. Armed
Police Searching for Viral Nude Tourist
Bali’s municipal police are searching for a female tourist who was spotted nude in a public place in Bali in a social media video. “From
6-Year-Old Murdered by Neighbourhood Teen
A teenaged girl is alleged to have killed a younger child from the same neighbourhood. NF, a 15-year-old girl is suspected of drowning a 6-year-old