Australian Guilty of Stealing Gucci Bag Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
An Australian who was found guilty of stealing a Gucci bag from a store in Bali’s tourism hub has been sentenced to four months in
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Government to Fix Rates for Go-Jek and Grab
The Indonesian government is set to fix rates for online ride-hailing services such as Go-Jek and Grab, starting from 1st May 2019. Motorcycle service providers
2019 Guide to Filing the Annual Financial Statement in Indonesia
All companies registered in Indonesia must pay and report all applicable taxes, as well as submit their annual financial statement in Indonesia. In this guide,
Jokowi: Second Phase of MRT to be Ready by 2024
President Jokowi has officially launched the Jakarta MRT Phase 1 on Sunday 24th March 2019. On the same day, the President also instigated the construction
Samsung Pay Finally Available in Indonesia
After four years of serving the rest of the world, Samsung Pay has finally entered the Indonesian market. The Samsung Pay app allows users to
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Poso – Central Sulawesi
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake is reported to have jolted the Poso Regency of Central Sulawesi on 24th March. The earthquake struck at 9.32 a.m. local
Disabled Boy who Assisted Tourists During Lombok Earthquake to be Named Hero by Malaysia
A 7-year-old boy from Lombok, known to have disabilities, was responsible for helping foreign tourists evacuate from the area during last week’s earthquake. Much of
Russian Man Shot Dead by Bali Police after Committing Violent Robbery
A Russian man has been shot dead by the police in Bali after committing a robbery at a money exchange office with two accomplices. The
Tourist Arrested for Smuggling Drugged Orangutan
A tourist has reportedly drugged an Orangutan and attempted to smuggle it to his home country of Russia. Andrei Zhestkov, 27, who was about to
Indonesia Improving Disaster Mitigation Technology to Boost Tourism
Indonesia is in the process of developing disaster mitigation technology in various tourist destinations. In a press statement on Thursday, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya revealed that the
Jokowi Addresses Feedback about Jakarta MRT
President Joko Widodo once again boarded the MRT on Thursday 21st March. Jokowi and the Jakarta Governor, AniesBaswedan, decided to join the MRT’s trial journey, along with the disabled community. Lots of
Beggar Owns Car, Criticised on Social Media
A social media post showing a beggar getting into his own car has gone viral over the last few days. Head of the Bogor Public
Mass Burial for Victims of Flash Floods and Landslide in Papua
Papua is set to hold mass burials for victims of disastrous flash floods which have plagued the easternmost province of Indonesia. According to the disaster
Indonesia Set to Bring Dispute with EU Over Palm Oil to WTO
In a bid to settle its dispute with the European Union (EU) on crude palm oil (CPO), the Indonesian government is preparing to bring the
KPK Confiscates More than US$40,000 from the Minister of Religious Affairs? Office
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has managed to confiscate Rp 180million (US$12,667) and $30,000 from the Office of Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin. The
110 Captive Sharks and other Fish Die Mysteriously at Fish Farm in Karimunjawa
Hundreds of sharks and dozens of other fish were found dead at a fish farm on Karimunjawa Islands, Central Java. Cun Ming, owner of the fish farm,
Prabowo’s Relative Arrested for ATM Skimming
37-year-old Ramyadjie Priambodo has been named a suspect for ATM skimming and theft by the Jakarta Police. It is believed that the allegations say he
Two Malaysians Killed, 40 Injured in Lombok Landslide Triggered by Earthquake
A 5.4 magnitude tectonic earthquake has jolted Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, and triggered a landslide at the Tiu Kelep Waterfall, North Lombok. Two Malaysian
Apple and Binus University Inaugurated 156 Indonesian iOS Developers
Tech giant Apple and Binus University have collaborated to run a free, nine-month-long course on application development. The short course has been completed by 156
Orangutan with 74 Bullet Wounds in Body Slowly Recovers
Last Sunday, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency of Aceh (BKSDA) managed to rescue an orangutan with 74 air-rifle rounds in its body. The 30-year-old female
Vice Presidential Candidates Ma’ruf Amin and Sandiaga Uno Set for Debate Tonight
The country is set to witness a face-off between Muslim cleric K.H. Ma’ruf Amin and businessman Sandiaga Uno. The third presidential election debate will be