Foreigners Listed in Permanent Voter List for Upcoming Election
The General Election Commission (KPU) has revealed that as many as 101 foreign citizens were listed in the permanent voter list for the upcoming April
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Four Mobile Networks Shut Down on Nyepi Day in Bali
As the people of Bali observe the Nyepi or ‘Day of Silence’ today, four mobile network operators- Telkomsel, Indosat, XL, and Smartfren temporarily shut down
President Jokowi Talks about Foreign Culture Infiltration
President Jokowi calls for people of Indonesia to appreciate their own culture, before fearing infiltration of foreign culture. Recently during a visit by the SMK
MRT Jakarta Opens Registration for Trial Run
MRT Jakarta, which is set to start its trial run from March 12 to 23, has opened online registration for the public. Starting from March
World’s Rarest Orangutan under Threat after Indonesian Environmentalists Lose Battle against Chinese-Backed Dam
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment, also known by its Indonesian acronym, WALHI, has lost a court case to a dam project backed by the
Indonesia and Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement
On Monday, Indonesia and Australia signed a free trade agreement which will eliminate tariffs in both countries. Australian-owned hospitals will soon operate in Indonesia and
Indonesian Startup Shortlisted in Pitch Contest at Dubai Forum
Indonesian startup Solve Education! has been shortlisted as one of the 30 finalists to compete in the Next Billion EdTech Prize. The contest itself recognizes
Inflation Rate Reaches a 10-year Low in Indonesia
The Statistics Bureau revealed that Inflation rate in Indonesia has eased to a near decade low-at the lower end of the central bank’s target range-due
President Joko Widodo Maintains Lead in Latest Poll for Presidential Election
The latest Roy Morgan opinion poll favours current Indonesian President, Joko Widodo over his rival, Prabowo Subianto for the upcoming elections next month. A survey
Floods Hit Certain areas of Jakarta on Saturday Morning
Following heavy downpour in Bogor, West Java, certain neighbourhoods in Jakarta were affected by flood on Saturday morning. On its official Twitter account, The Jakarta
Traveloka Expands Business to Australia
Traveloka, one of Indonesia’s four unicorn startups, has expanded its services to Australia. On Wednesday, the company announced that Australians are now able to access their online
Indonesia Expat Mixer February 2019: Love is in the Air
Using Valentine’s Day as the theme, Indonesia Expat Mixer on 20 February 2019 collaborated with Zola Yoana from Heart Inc. Guests enjoyed networking while having
Endangered Sumatran Tigers Spotted at Riau Plantation
Warsan, A local farmer reportedly witnessed two tiger cubs at his rubber plantation near Tanah Datar Village, Riau. As he tried approaching the cubs to
Australian Tourist and Indonesian Girlfriend Sentenced to 6 years of Prison for Drug Possession
Australian Brendon Johnsson and his Indonesian girlfriend, Remi Purwanto, both 43 were sentenced to nearly 6 years of prison by The Denpasar District Court in
Death Toll of Gold Mine Collapse Rises to Seven, Dozens More Missing
At least seven people have died and dozens more are still trapped beneath the rubble of an illegal gold mine that collapsed in Sulawesi, officials
Dozens of Western Songs Banned in West Java for being “Pornographic”
85 western pop songs have been deemed pornographic and banned from being played in daylight hours in Indonesia’s West Java province. The West Java broadcasting
One Dead, Over 60 Buried In Illegal Gold Mine Collapse
Indonesia’s disaster agency said on Wednesday rescuers were searching for survivors after more than 60 people were feared buried by the collapse of an illegal
Top 10 Expat Complaints about Indonesia
Do you agree with our list? Are these legitimate complaints or just first-world whining? Corruption & Inefficiency Obtaining a seemingly simple permit can become a
Stars of the McGettigan’ Jakarta International Football League (JIFL)
Welcome to your monthly insight into the world of the JIFL. We often read of the lifestyle of the superstar soccer players – penthouse suites,
The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation
In March 2018, the president issued Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers, which marked the start of major changes in the application
Cypriot and EU Citizenship: Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and the US
Cypriot and EU Citizenship Nestled amongst the Eastern Mediterranean lies one of the warmest and most beautiful islands in Europe: Cyprus From the temperate climate