An Interview with World-Famous English Singer ? Engelbert Humperdinck
Indonesia Expat had the privilege to interview the world-famous English singer, Engelbert Humperdinck. He will have a show in Jakarta sometime in 2019 at the
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Bali Getting Tougher on Fugitives
The resort island used to be a paradise for foreigners fleeing legal problems, but the risk of deportation is rising. In days of yore, what
Tampah Hills: a Sustainable Investment in Lombok
Tampah Hills is one of Lombok’s newest and most exciting developments. To find out more about it, we spoke to Jakob Johansson, CEO and Founder
Looking for Ways to Do Some Good in 2019? Four Expat-Friendly Volunteering Opportunities in Indonesia Off the Beaten Path
As a country undergoing rapid social and economic change, Indonesia is a dynamic place to be for travellers and volunteers from most walks of life.
The Magic Eels of Ambon
On a sailing voyage through the Maluku Islands, I found myself in Ambon. The Portuguese sailed into these waters in the 16th century with their
The Year of Living Better
Expat get-togethers at year’s end can turn edgy when well-lubricated newbies sound off about this nation’s defects. Those of us who’ve lived here longer and
Indonesia to Develop Green Vehicle Industry
Indonesia is now open to investment for manufacturing electric vehicles, says Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto. Two major car makers, Hyundai and Volkswagen, are said to
Indonesian Scientist Eaten Alive By Crocodile
An Indonesian scientist is believed to have been eaten alive by a crocodile she was feeding at a laboratory in North Sulawesi. Officials believe that
Cockpit Voice Recorder of Crashed Lion Air Flight Found
Indonesia has found the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the Lion Air plane that crashed in October, giving investigators a real chance at solving the
Bandung Tornado Damages Hundreds of Houses
A tornado hit the sub-district of Rancaekek, Bandung Regency on Friday afternoon, January 11, and a total of 200 people have been displaced to different
One Child Dies after a Landslide Hits Sukabumi Railway Project
National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said landslides occurred in the Kampung Nyalindung railroad construction project at Cicurug Urban Village in Sukabumi,
Russian Tourists Fall into Deep Ravine in Bali
Two tourists were hospitalised after falling into a 10 metre deep ravine in Pecatu, North Kuta, Bali, on Wednesday afternoon, around 1.40pm. 30 year old
Bomb in KPK Leader’s Home is Fake, Officials Say
The Indonesian National Police confirmed that the suspicious item hanging on the front gate of a house belonging to Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Agus
Garuda Indonesia Adds Live Music on Domestic Flights
Garuda Indonesia is taking music to the skies with a series of live acoustic concerts on domestic flights, the airline said. Airline spokesman M. Ikhsan
Bombs Found in KPK Leaders’ Homes
Leaders of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Agus Rahardjo and Laode M. Syarif, faced bomb threats at their homes on Wednesday, January 9. National Police
350kg Woman Asks Indonesian Government for help to Lose Weight
A 37-year-old woman from Palangkaraya City in Central Kalimantan has made headlines after asking the government for assistance to help tackle her obesity. Titi Wati,
Jakarta Traffic Costs Rp65 Trillion Every Year, Jokowi Says
President Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, is on a mission to save billions of dollars lost to Jakarta’s infamous traffic congestion. The president held
Indonesian Celebrities Arrested for Alleged Prostitution
A prostitution scandal has emerged after two Indonesian celebrities were arrested by Police at a hotel in Surabaya on Saturday, January 5, for their alleged
Balinese Man Finds Endangered Animal on his Doorstep
A Balinese man was shocked to come across one of Indonesia’s most exotic animals right on his doorstep. On Saturday, January 5, 2019, I Ketut
Lion Air and Wings Air to Start Charging for Checked Baggage on Domestic Flights
Indonesia’s largest airline Lion Air and its subsidiary, Wings Air, has decided to start charging for checked baggage on all their domestic flights starting January
Tourist Found Dead in Popular Bali Beach Club
A tourist was found dead at a luxury beach club in Bali on Monday, December 31, Badung Police said on Wednesday, January 2. The victim,