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Indonesia to Block Online Smoking Ads as Teenaged Smoking Increases

Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 20190

Although the world’s fourth largest producer of cigarettes, Indonesia aims to block all online tobacco advertisements targeting youthful smokers. Communication Minister Rudiantara stated that he

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Confused Passengers Found Travelling to Wrong Yogya Airport over Eid Holidays

Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 2019June 17, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 2019June 17, 20190

The new Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) began its operations just before the Eid holidays. However, many passengers remain confused and found themselves travelling to the

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Environment Minister: Permanent Moratorium on Deforestation for Palm Plantations

Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 20190

The Indonesian Environment Minister has confirmed that the moratorium on new forest clearing for palm plantations or logging operations will become permanent. The ban has

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Anies Baswedan’s Administration Issues Illegal Permit for Reclaimed Island

Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 13, 20190

The buildings on D island have been found to possess permits (IMB) issued by Anies Baswedan’s administration, which are considered to be a violation. The

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Sri Mulyani: Government to Limit Foreign Worker Numbers in Indonesia

Indonesia ExpatJune 12, 2019June 17, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 12, 2019June 17, 20190

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani has stated that the government will limit the number of foreign workers allowed into Indonesia. She delivered the statement

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Indonesia and UK Sign MoU on Regulatory Reform Development

Indonesia ExpatJune 12, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 12, 20190

The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy have signed a

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Ministry of Transport: Complex Regulation Deters Foreign Airlines

Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 20190

Director-General of Air Transportation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, Polana B. Pramesti, has mentioned that no foreign airlines are currently planning to enter the Indonesian market.

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Officials Warn Possible Aftershocks after Sinabung’s Weekend Eruption

Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 20190

Indonesian officials have warned the public against the possibility of further eruptions from Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, after it emitted a huge ash column

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MATA Project – An Audio-visual Collaboration of Indonesian and Italian Music Artists

Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 2019June 11, 2024

by Indonesia ExpatJune 11, 2019June 11, 20240

On May 23, 2019, a collaboration group between Italian and Indonesian musicians and artists named MATA Project held their first concert at a famous theater

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BPBD: Three Tourists Died over Eid, Tourist Spots Failed to Stay Safe

Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 20190

At least three tourists have died across the province of Bangka Belitung islands this week. On Saturday, a tourist identified as 67-year old Rozali died

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Suspect in Murder Plot of Four National Figures Names Kivlan Zein

Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 10, 2019June 10, 20190

One of the suspects arrested for a murder plot in relation to the Jakarta election riots in May, Iwan Kurniawan, had confessed that he was

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LRT to Start Free Trial Run on Tuesday

Indonesia ExpatJune 9, 2019June 9, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 9, 2019June 9, 20190

PT LRT Jakarta is set to run a free public trial starting on Tuesday 11th June 2019. Passengers wishing to take part in the trial

Jonathan Christie Beats Anthony Ginting in All-Indonesian Final at Badminton’ Australian Open 2019

Indonesia ExpatJune 9, 2019June 9, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 9, 2019June 9, 20190

Jonathan Christie has clinched Badminton’s Australian Open title by beating fellow compatriot Anthony Ginting in the men’s singles final. Jonathan, who is currently ranked number

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Sri Mulyani: Eid Consumption Rate could be Above 5 per cent

Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2019June 10, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2019June 10, 20190

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has expressed that the consumption rate in various regions during the Eid homecoming period this year could be maintained above 5

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bali, No Tsunami Warnings Issued

Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2019June 10, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2019June 10, 20190

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Karangasem, Bali on 8th June at 6.51 am local time. Head of the province’s disaster management agency (BPBD), Made Rentin,

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Kadin: Jokowi’s Allowance of Foreign Airlines Aids Competition and Efficiency

Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190

Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Chairman of the Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has praised President Joko Widodo’s decision to allow foreign airlines to operate in Indonesia. The

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Muslims and Hindus March Together in Idul Fitri Celebrations in Narmada, NTB

Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190

Local Hindus in West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) took part in Idul Fitri celebrations with thousands of Muslims from Narmada subdistrict. The Hindu community

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KFC Releases Chicken Skin Fries in Six Indonesian Outlets

Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190

Not a fan of skinless chicken? What about chickenless skin? Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Indonesia has started serving chicken skin fries in six of its

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Tito Karnavian: Jakarta’s Returning Traffic worse than Home-Coming Traffic

Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190

In order to reduce traffic at the end of Idul Fitri holidays, National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian has warned the public to avoid returning

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Accident Rate Over Eid Homecoming Reduced by 88%

Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2019June 5, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2019June 5, 20190

The Ministry of Transportation has stated that the Eid homecoming exodus reached its peak on Saturday 1st June 2019. The rush lasted for 3 days

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Jakarta Empties as Millions Travel Home for Idul Fitri

Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 20190

Millions of Jakarta residents are expected to leave the capital to celebrate Idul Fitri holidays in their respective hometowns. The streets of Jakarta have been

Indonesia to Block Online Smoking Ads as Teenaged Smoking Increases

Confused Passengers Found Travelling to Wrong Yogya Airport over Eid Holidays

Environment Minister: Permanent Moratorium on Deforestation for Palm Plantations

Anies Baswedan’s Administration Issues Illegal Permit for Reclaimed Island

Sri Mulyani: Government to Limit Foreign Worker Numbers in Indonesia

Indonesia and UK Sign MoU on Regulatory Reform Development

Ministry of Transport: Complex Regulation Deters Foreign Airlines

Officials Warn Possible Aftershocks after Sinabung’s Weekend Eruption

MATA Project – An Audio-visual Collaboration of Indonesian and Italian Music Artists

BPBD: Three Tourists Died over Eid, Tourist Spots Failed to Stay Safe

Suspect in Murder Plot of Four National Figures Names Kivlan Zein

LRT to Start Free Trial Run on Tuesday

Jonathan Christie Beats Anthony Ginting in All-Indonesian Final at Badminton’ Australian Open 2019

Sri Mulyani: Eid Consumption Rate could be Above 5 per cent

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bali, No Tsunami Warnings Issued

Kadin: Jokowi’s Allowance of Foreign Airlines Aids Competition and Efficiency

Muslims and Hindus March Together in Idul Fitri Celebrations in Narmada, NTB

KFC Releases Chicken Skin Fries in Six Indonesian Outlets

Tito Karnavian: Jakarta’s Returning Traffic worse than Home-Coming Traffic

Accident Rate Over Eid Homecoming Reduced by 88%

Jakarta Empties as Millions Travel Home for Idul Fitri

BTS Meal Creates Havoc, Some McDonald’s Closed

How to Stay Out of the Malls This Sunday

No End to the Stupidity

Bali Subway Project Commences the New Phase with Major Investment

Jokowi: Sinovac for Teens Gets Green Light

Two Foreigners Arrested for Suspected Drug Trafficking in Bali, Another on Wanted List

Travel with Purpose: Discovering Indonesia’s Natural Wonders on International Biodiversity Day

Tahu Sumedang by the Street and Hendi from Bandung

Iim Muslimah: An Inspiring Grandmother

Why do Employers Value Fast and Accurate Typing?