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World’s Rarest Orangutan under Threat after Indonesian Environmentalists Lose Battle against Chinese-Backed Dam

Indonesia ExpatMarch 6, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 6, 20190

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

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Indonesia and Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement

Indonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 5, 20190

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

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Indonesian Startup Shortlisted in Pitch Contest at Dubai Forum

Indonesia ExpatMarch 4, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 4, 20190

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

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Inflation Rate Reaches a 10-year Low in Indonesia

Indonesia ExpatMarch 4, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 4, 20190

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

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President Joko Widodo Maintains Lead in Latest Poll for Presidential Election

Indonesia ExpatMarch 3, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 3, 20190

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

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Floods Hit Certain areas of Jakarta on Saturday Morning

Indonesia ExpatMarch 3, 2019March 3, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 3, 2019March 3, 20190

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

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Traveloka Expands Business to Australia

Indonesia ExpatMarch 2, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 2, 20190

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

Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 20190

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

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Endangered Sumatran Tigers Spotted at Riau Plantation

Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 20190

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

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Australian Tourist and Indonesian Girlfriend Sentenced to 6 years of Prison for Drug Possession

Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 1, 2019March 2, 20190

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

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Death Toll of Gold Mine Collapse Rises to Seven, Dozens More Missing

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 20190

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

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Dozens of Western Songs Banned in West Java for being “Pornographic”

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 20190

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

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One Dead, Over 60 Buried In Illegal Gold Mine Collapse

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 20190

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

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Top 10 Expat Complaints about Indonesia

Kenneth YeungFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 2019

by Kenneth YeungFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 20190

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

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Stars of the McGettigan’ Jakarta International Football League (JIFL)

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 20190

Welcome to your monthly insight into the world of the JIFL. We often read of the lifestyle of the superstar soccer players – penthouse suites,

Business/Property Info for Expats

The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019November 10, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019November 10, 20210

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

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Cypriot and EU Citizenship: Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and the US

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019June 10, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019June 10, 20210

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

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How to Get a Business Visa in Indonesia

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019September 18, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019September 18, 20210

Foreign entrepreneurs in Indonesia can apply for a business visa. What are the precise activities you can engage in? With a business visa, entrepreneurs can

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Bali’s Newest Sports Facility: Liga Tennis Centre & Academy

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 14, 2023

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019February 14, 20230

Liga Tennis Centre & Academy (LTCA) will soon be opening a new sports facility in Bali to cater to tennis enthusiasts from all over the

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Terrorist Operative Caught During Routine Traffic Stop

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 26, 20190

Triyono Wagimin Atmo, a high-profile terrorist operative who operated under the aliases Andalus and Abu Hilwa, was arrested by local police during a regular traffic

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Indonesia Prepares for Wild Fires Ahead of El Ni?o Season

Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 25, 20190

The government has declared 16 provinces across the country as prone to forest and land fires ahead of the upcoming El Niño, a climate pattern

World’s Rarest Orangutan under Threat after Indonesian Environmentalists Lose Battle against Chinese-Backed Dam

Indonesia and Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement

Indonesian Startup Shortlisted in Pitch Contest at Dubai Forum

Inflation Rate Reaches a 10-year Low in Indonesia

President Joko Widodo Maintains Lead in Latest Poll for Presidential Election

Floods Hit Certain areas of Jakarta on Saturday Morning

Traveloka Expands Business to Australia

Indonesia Expat Mixer February 2019: Love is in the Air

Endangered Sumatran Tigers Spotted at Riau Plantation

Australian Tourist and Indonesian Girlfriend Sentenced to 6 years of Prison for Drug Possession

Death Toll of Gold Mine Collapse Rises to Seven, Dozens More Missing

Dozens of Western Songs Banned in West Java for being “Pornographic”

One Dead, Over 60 Buried In Illegal Gold Mine Collapse

Top 10 Expat Complaints about Indonesia

Stars of the McGettigan’ Jakarta International Football League (JIFL)

The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation

Cypriot and EU Citizenship: Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and the US

How to Get a Business Visa in Indonesia

Bali’s Newest Sports Facility: Liga Tennis Centre & Academy

Terrorist Operative Caught During Routine Traffic Stop

Indonesia Prepares for Wild Fires Ahead of El Ni?o Season

Innovation or Disruption? – Ichthus Schools

US Defense Secretary Given Insight on Counter-terrorism during Visit to Indonesia

Oktoberfest PIK Returns with Entertaining Fun for All

Tauzia Hotels Celebrates 19th Anniversary

Different Realities Face Indonesians at Home and Abroad

Polish rail-tech rolls onto Indonesia’s platforms

The Life of Tarmanto, a Chicken Noodle Seller

Ari and the Heart of Kampung Souvenir

Infinity Escape at Away Bali Legian Camakila

World AI Show Indonesia 2025 Arrives in Jakarta to Power Southeast Asia’s AI Revolution