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Indonesia’s Sri Mulyani Awarded Best Finance Minister by FinanceAsia Three Times in a Row

Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 2019April 5, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 2019April 5, 20190

Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been named Finance Asia’s Asia-Pacific Best Finance Minister of 2019 for the third consecutive year. According to FinanceAsia, the

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Kinderland Music Ignites

Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 2019April 10, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatApril 5, 2019April 10, 20210

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Some believe that babies in their mother’s womb can already hear sounds projected by

UN: Indonesia Has Successfully Reduced Number of Malnourished Children

Indonesia ExpatApril 4, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 4, 20190

A joint press statement by Indonesia’s Planning Agency and four other UN agencies in the country – the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health

Latest Survey by Indo Barometer Puts Jokowi Ahead of Prabowo, Two Weeks Ahead of Presidential Election

Indonesia ExpatApril 4, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 4, 20190

A recent survey by Indo Barometer has put Joko Widodo and his running mate, Ma’ruf Amin, ahead of their rivals, Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno.

East Nusa Tenggara to Produce Moringa Liqueur

Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 20190

Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat, has announced that experts at Nusa Cendana University (Undana) are currently undergoing research to produce Moringa

Facebook’s New Feature will Support Indonesia’s Upcoming Election

Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 3, 20190

Social media giant Facebook has launched a new feature called Candidate Info to help Indonesians learn more about the candidates running for the 2019 general elections, as

Amien Rais: KPU and Dukcapil Biased Towards Jokowi

Indonesia ExpatApril 2, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 2, 20190

Head advisor of Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno’s campaign team, Amien Rais, has accused the General Election Commission (KPU) of silently backing incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in

Go-Jek Launches Two New Features: Share Trip and Emergency Hotline

Indonesia ExpatApril 2, 2019April 5, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 2, 2019April 5, 20190

Ride-hailing service Go-Jek has recently launched two new services to increase safety for its passengers. The new features are Share Trip and Emergency Hotline. “The

American Citizen Arrested by Police for Alleged Drug Trafficking

Indonesia ExpatApril 1, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 1, 20190

An American citizen was arrested by the West Nusa Tenggara police for alleged drug trafficking on the resort island of Gili Trawangan. A spokesman of the

Fifteen Lakes Across Indonesia in Critical Condition due to Pollution

Indonesia ExpatApril 1, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatApril 1, 20190

According to the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), fifteen lakes in Indonesia are currently in a critical condition. Head of Bappenas, Bambang Brodjonegoro, said that

Population of Sumatran Rhinos in East Kalimantan Drops to a Dozen Due to Excessive Poaching

Indonesia ExpatMarch 31, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 31, 20190

The number of Sumatran Rhinoceros, found in the regencies of West Kutai and Mahakam Ulu, and East Kalimantan, is estimated to be only between 12-15.

Prabowo: “My Mother is a Christian, I am against Extremism”

Indonesia ExpatMarch 31, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 31, 20190

Last night’s debate saw two presidential candidates, Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto, discussing issues of ideology, national security, government, and international relations. The face-off saw

Jokowi vs Prabowo: Tonight’s Presidential Debate to have Different Format

Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 20190

Tonight, Indonesia is set to witness another face-off between the two presidential candidates, incumbent President Joko Widodo and his rival, Prabowo Subianto. After further evaluation

Green Turtles Set Free by Bali Police after Undergoing Traumatic Journey

Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 30, 20190

The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has released 18 green turtles (Chelonia Mydas) at Kuta Beach, Bali. “The turtles were confiscated by the Gianyar

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The Brand New Look of Gracie Kelly’ Irish Pub

Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2019March 29, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2019March 29, 20190

Bali Dynasty Resort is pleased to announce that Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub has been re-opened on Sunday, 17th March 2019 with a fresh new look

Minister of Communication and IT Finds Increase in the Number of Hoax News before Election

Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2019March 29, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2019March 29, 20190

As the elections draw closer, Minister of Communication and Information technology, Rudiantara, said that there is an increase in the number of hoax or false

Earth Hour Timing to be Adjusted Due to Upcoming Presidential Debate

Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019March 29, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019March 29, 20190

Because the next presidential debate is set to air on 30th March at 8.p.m., an official has stated that the administration of Jakarta will limit

Five Smugglers Arrested for Illegal Trading of Komodo Dragons via Facebook

Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 20190

Indonesian authorities have arrested five smugglers on charges of illegal wildlife trading via Facebook. The smugglers have been identified only by their initials. They were

Sandiaga Uno has Spent over US$100 Million for 2019 Presidential Election

Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 20190

Prabowo’s running mate for the upcoming presidential election, Sandiaga Uno, has reportedly spent US$100million or Rp1.4trillion of campaign funds, in order to boost his electability.

MUI and Kominfo’s Decision to Ban Online Game PUBG Still not Final

Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019January 14, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 28, 2019January 14, 20210

Over the last few days, rumours have resurfaced that the online game PUBG, or Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds will be banned by the Indonesian Ulema Council

Video – Harmony Under the Full Moon: Indonesia Expat March Mixer

Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 20190

The Indonesia Expat Mixer is back. 20th March 2019 marked the huge success of Indonesia Expat’s organisation of its third event. It was held in