Never Miss Ennichisai 2019
Japanese Festival (Matsuri) Little Tokyo Ennichisai, which brings more than 300,000 visitors, will be held again in 2019 on 22-23rd June. Located in the Blok
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Tom Tom Traffic Index: Traffic in Jakarta Sees Great Improvement since 2017
Jakarta’s traffic has improved in the last two years, and has shown the biggest improvement last year according to the latest Tom Tom Traffic Index.
Indonesia Returns Five Containers of Rubbish to the USA
Indonesia has become the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste from abroad. Five containers of rubbish have been returned by Indonesia to the
Two Died, Eight Missing as Ship Capsizes in NTT
A ship with 30 people on board has sunk in the waters off Mageta Cape, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday, claiming the lives of
Prabowo’s Lawyers Urge Constitutional Court to Declare him President
Prabowo Subianto’s group of lawyers have demanded that the constitutional court disqualify the winning candidates, incumbent Joko Widodo and Ma’ruf Amin, from the 2019 presidential
Setya Novanto Caught in Bandung, Transferred to Gunung Sindur Prison
A photo of graft convict Setya Novanto hanging out with his wife in West Bandung has been circulating online over the last few days. The
Indonesia to Block Online Smoking Ads as Teenaged Smoking Increases
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
Confused Passengers Found Travelling to Wrong Yogya Airport over Eid Holidays
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
Environment Minister: Permanent Moratorium on Deforestation for Palm Plantations
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
Anies Baswedan’s Administration Issues Illegal Permit for Reclaimed Island
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
Sri Mulyani: Government to Limit Foreign Worker Numbers in Indonesia
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
Indonesia and UK Sign MoU on Regulatory Reform Development
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
Ministry of Transport: Complex Regulation Deters Foreign Airlines
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.
Officials Warn Possible Aftershocks after Sinabung’s Weekend Eruption
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
MATA Project – An Audio-visual Collaboration of Indonesian and Italian Music Artists
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
BPBD: Three Tourists Died over Eid, Tourist Spots Failed to Stay Safe
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
Suspect in Murder Plot of Four National Figures Names Kivlan Zein
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
LRT to Start Free Trial Run on Tuesday
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
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
Sri Mulyani: Eid Consumption Rate could be Above 5 per cent
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
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bali, No Tsunami Warnings Issued
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,