Lippo Group Executive Arrested for Bribery
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has apprehended Billy Sindoro, an executive of diversified conglomerate Lippo Group, after naming him a suspect in a bribery case
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Rent or Buy a House Abroad?
If you’re moving overseas, one of the first important decisions to make is whether you will rent or buy a house in your new location.
UN Chief Visits Palu as World Bank Announces Financial Aid
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited the Indonesian city of Palu to assess the impact of the earthquake and tsunami, as the World Bank announced
Facebook Post Saves Lives of Tourists Who Crashed Scooter in Bali
Facebook friends may have saved a pair of travellers’ lives after their scooter skidded off a roadway in Ubud, Bali and plunged down a 100-metre
Billionaire Jack Ma Wants to Set Up Institute to train Indonesians on E-commerce
Mr Jack Ma, co-founder of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, who is retiring as its executive chairman next year, has set his eyes on the
Missing Students in North Sumatra Flash Flood Rescued
A search and rescue team has rescued 17 school students who went missing after a flash flood inundated a school building in Muara Saladi village
Flash Flood in North Sumatra Kills 19, Dozens Still Missing
At least 11 students have died while another 10 are missing after a flash flood inundated a school building in Muara Saladi village in Mandailing
Indonesians Arrested for Selling Babies on Instagram
Four people have been arrested after allegedly selling babies via Instagram in Indonesia, according to local police who say they intercepted a transaction last month.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Sumenep and Shakes Bali
An earthquake collapsed homes on Indonesia’s Java island, killing at least three people, and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali on Thursday, two weeks after
Jakarta to become World’s Most Populous City by 2030
According to a report by Euromonitor International, Jakarta will take Tokyo’s spot as the world’s most populous city by the year 2030, as reported by
President Jokowi Signs Law Rewarding Corruption Informants up to Rp200 Million
The administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signed a regulation to give informants financial rewards for blowing the whistle on corruption. The new regulation,
Indonesia’s 10 Worst Air Disasters
Indonesia has been endeavouring to improve its air safety record. Hopefully this list will never require updating. Mandala Flight 660 July 24, 1992 70 fatalities:
Public Transport: Masochism for the Masses
Daniel Pope endures and occasionally enjoys Jakarta’s improving public transport options. Travel these days is absurdly easy. Just flip open your communicator and say, “Beam
I Used to Hate Grocery Shopping – Not Any More!
Did you know that we only have eight days off every month? Best to spend that precious free time well, right? We know daily chores
Five of the Most Popular Residential Areas for Expats
If you’re moving to Jakarta, finding the right place to live can be tricky. Traffic is one of the number one problems to consider, so
An American Abroad: Tips for Saving Money and Avoiding Unnecessary Fees on your Indonesian Trip
Whether visiting the temples and mountains of Java, exploring the sprawling melting pot of Jakarta, or finding tranquility on the beaches of Bali, it is
Questions, Questions, Questions
I don’t subscribe to conspiracy theories and there are several reasons why: It’s too easy to manipulate evidence and tamper with videos, it’s too easy
Adventures with Ayam Geprek
As we all know there are four primary tastes – sweet, sour, bitter and salty – with umami (savoury) considered by some as a possible
The Expatriate Mothers? Network
I never thought that moving abroad would result in gaining more friends than I had before I left. I thought my journey as an expat
Malang: Villages with A Splash of Colour
A new coat of paint and a change of colour can make a big difference in people’s lives. SNA Media Club members visited three villages
Interview with Rituraj Mohan, COO of Guardian Indonesia
BritCham undertakes two business roadshows per year and match-makes potential exporters and primarily members who have an interest in representing their products or services. Guardian