Indonesian Parents Name their Newborn Baby “Asian Games”
An Indonesian baby girl born on the opening day of the Asian Games will never forget this day in her country’s history. Her parents have
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Drag Queens of Java
Lengger Lanang is one of Java’s most unique traditions. In the past, men dressed in drag and heavy makeup to perform spiritual dances to entertain
Members of Japanese Basketball Team Sent Home From Asian Games for Soliciting Sex
The Japanese Olympic Committee has penalised four players on the men’s basketball team at the Asian Games for buying sex in Jakarta, a senior official
Two Powerful and Shallow Earthquakes Hit Lombok Within Twelve Hours
Multiple earthquakes – including a powerful and shallow 6.9-magnitude tremor – have rocked the Indonesian holiday island of Lombok, killing at least five people and
Another Earthquake Hits Lombok
The island of Lombok has been jolted by a strong earthquake just two weeks after another quake killed 460 people. There were no immediate reports
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Raba, No Casualties
A relatively deep offshore earthquake struck the Indonesian archipelago late on Friday, August 17, according to data from the US Geological Survey. The U.S. Geological
The Best Job in Bali
How do you live the good life without having to work too hard? And what is the best job in Bali that provides all the
Lombok Earthquake Death Toll Now at 460
The death toll from an earthquake on the island of Lombok has surged to 460, said a national disaster management agency official on Thursday, August
Number of Accidents Decreases After Odd-Even Policy
Traffic accidents in Jakarta have dropped 11 percent since the extended odd-even traffic policy was implemented on Aug. 1, according to the Jakarta Police. “After
Woman Facing Two Years in Prison for Complaining About Volume of Mosque Speakers
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded an 18-month prison term for a woman who was charged with blasphemy after she complained about the volume of a mosque’s
Which Visa for Business Travels?
Foreigners travelling to Indonesia for business meetings or for attending seminars or training or other business (non-working) activities have a variety of visas to choose
Setting the Crooked Record Straight
Some foreigners are involved in hypnotism scams in Indonesia, but the media should not be too hasty to blame Singaporeans. Two weeks ago, this column
Hiring a Nanny in Indonesia
One of the advantages of living in Indonesia is being able to hire a nanny for your children. Expats, however, sometimes imagine nannies to be
Gary L. Hayes (October 15, 1947 – July 11, 2018): Father, Friend, Film-maker
When I arrived in Jakarta in September of 1991 my first job was Editor-in-Chief of What’s On Jakarta Program magazine. This position brought me into
Top 10 Indonesian Sportsmen
In the realm of Indonesian sports, a league of extraordinary gentlemen has risen to capture the hearts and imaginations of a nation. We unveil the
100,000 Police and Soldiers to Provide Security for the 2018 Asian Games
Indonesia is deploying 100,000 police and soldiers to provide security for the 2018 Asian Games, the biggest event ever held in its terror attack-prone capital
Official Guide to the Asian Games 2018
Here is the official guide and everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2018! This guide can also be found on our print
President Joko Widodo Chooses Muslim Cleric Ma’ruf Amin as Running Mate
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s choice of a conservative Muslim cleric as his running mate took many by surprise, but it underscored his determination to counter
Indonesia’s Speed Jockeys
Indonesia’s need for speed is evident in the large, underground drag racing culture that fuels illicit gambling and wagers, sometimes at the cost of young
Plane Crash Kills Eight, 12-Year-Old Boy Sole Survivor
A 12-year-old boy has been found alive in the wreckage of a plane crash which killed eight people in Indonesia. He was found with the
Lombok Earthquake Lifted the Island by 25 Centimetres, Scientists Say
Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed more than 300 people has lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimetres. Using