Australia Condemns Multi-Storey Building at Bali Bombing Site
The construction of a multi-storey development is reportedly due to be built on the site as the 2002 Bali bombings. In December 2018, developers were
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Anies Baswedan: Water Levels Passed Most Critical Point, Worst is Over
During a visit to the Manggarai sluice gate, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said that the Ciliwung River has passed through its most critical point. He
Significant Reduction in Deforestation Rate in Indonesia in 2018
According to researchers, the Earth has lost a tropical forest equivalent to the size of England last year – the third largest decline since 2001.
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shook Sulawesi Early this Morning
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake is reported to have jolted Banggai Islands in Central Sulawesi on 26th April, at 5 am Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Its
JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta Collaborates with a High-End Padang Restaurant in a Ramadan Culinary Promotion
To welcome the holy month of Ramadan this year, for the first time in the history of 5-star hotels in Jakarta, Sailendra Restaurant at JW
CupoNation: Indonesia’s Internet Speed Second Lowest in ASEAN
Discount code portal CupoNation Indonesia has revealed that Indonesia ranks the second lowest in Southeast Asia in terms of fibre optic internet connection speed. The
BMKG: Three Earthquakes Hit Eastern Indonesia, No Tsunami Potential
Three earthquakes have reportedly jolted two different locations in east Indonesia, today, 24th April. At 9 am a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Daruba, North Maluku and
Floods Expected Jakarta as Water in Bogor’s Dam Increases
The Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has announced that Bogor’s Katulampa Dam was placed on high alert, level 2, on Tuesday 23rd April. A heavy downpour
KPU: 54 Polling Station Committee Members Died during Election Period
The General Elections Committee (KPU) has announced that 54 members of polling station working committees (KPPS) have died after the 2019 election on April 17. “54 people have
Ministry of Transport: Maximum and Minimum Flight Prices Unchanged
Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Transport, Djoko Sasono, has responded to Indonesia’s increasing airfares. Djoko said the ministry is set to have a meeting with flight
Seed: Australian Brunch at the Heart of Kemang
Newcomer to the Kemang brunch scene, Seed, opened its doors to the public a month ago. With brunch places aplenty, Seed offers a new alternative
Racing for the Historic McGettigan’ JIFL Title
For this month’s article, we are privileged to have David Nesbit as guest author. David is a (semi) retired JIFL player, teacher and (wannabe) writer
Meet Mustapha Sey, The Gambian Who Became a Fashion Model and Entrepreneur in Indonesia
Indonesia Expat sat down with Mustapha Sey, a fashion model and entrepreneur from The Gambia, to talk about how he ended up in Indonesia and
Horsing Around on Muna Island
I met Mr La Hada just outside of Bolo village at the mystical prehistoric caves located on Muna Island, an obscure island near Kendari, just
Studying in the Netherlands: What is so Fun about It?
Studying abroad has always been my dream; it would expand my knowledge and experience. After I had finished my Bachelor’s degree, I decided to continue
Four Things I Have Learned about Doing Business in Indonesia
Bali with its tropical vibes and modern infrastructure has become dream home or business destination for many expats. When considering starting a business, people often
Ministry Monitoring Bali Airport after Volcanic Eruption
The Ministry of Transportation is continuing to monitor air traffic in Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport, following the eruption of Mount Agung on 21st April. “We
JCI Climbs to 1.58% During Election Week
According to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) rebounded throughout the period 15 – 19th April, before and after election day,
Communication and Information Technology Minister: Stop Hoax Election News
Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rudiantara, confirmed that the General Election Commission (KPU) has received several attacks related to hoax and fake news about
Pollsters Respond to Prabowo’s Accusations of Favouritism and Money Politics
Various pollsters and survey agencies have clarified the quick count results they released after the presidential and legislative elections on April 17. Hendri Satrio, founder